Planning

Well I finally got the chance to send my bike (jaguh) to the workshop last Tuesday evening. This time I took the chance to change the sprockets for my bike (sizes 15;39) together with new chains. It said on many forums, that a jaguh can achieve high speed with this choice of sprockets. Did it make a change? Well not sure coz I found out that I was already using this sizes of sprockets =P. Since the back wheels was off, the brake shoes was also replace for safety, no use going fast but you can’t stop it. Then a must for each service is a oil change, the wonderful thing about my jaguh is, every time I enter the bike shop in Ampang, the aunty will always ask me (if nothing wrong, just change the oil enough)hehe, this bike is good coz the only real maintainers is the engine oil. Yes the others like chain, tyres, batteries and all that is also something to check, but for normal servicing, only the engine oil. Not like my car or ninja, very the sensitive.

 Yes, my bike do take 1 ½ bottles of black oil (Shell), but it’s always happy to know the engine will run smoother with it =) . and when all was done, the guy started my bike, and it was like yeah!!! Normally that the que to leave but I was somewhat not satisfied. I turn to aunty and ask for the price for the carburettor, she gave me to prices, (Japan = RM6++ / Thailand = RM3++). I’m not telling you what I took, but after installing it, I was happy =)

Riding home was great, and had an awesome idea... ROAD TRIP!!!

This also was because this coming Saturday was Labour day, and it’s one of those Saturday that I was not working. Hence it was like an window of opportunity to explore and enjoy riding. At 1^st, I was thinking of bringing a load of people, especially my partner in crime, SOYA!! Then I realize she should rest after her trip from JB.. so I guess this should be a solo ride. Well where to go? Maybe Port Dickson, they have the new rooftop Go-Kart place at Ocean Mall, or Melaka can visit Seow family, then again those places are comment to my memory. 

There are other places like the cost of Pahang, Terengganu is an unexplored territory for me, ideas came in with facebooks announcement for a trip around Malaysia. And I must say, a healthy number of replies it was. THANKS YOU GUYS!!

So today, (Thursday, 29 April 2010) I have decided to set a cource and travel to Kuantan (Pahang), Terengganu, Ipoh, and back home to Ampang. I give myself 2days (Friday and Saturday) to complete the 1200KM road trip. Coming with me on this trip will be my Jaguh (champion) bike, my Olympus DSLR, IPod, Nokia Phone, and a tent “just in case”.

This will be my 1^st time riding so far, 1^st time travelling to the west coast, and alone. So do wish me luck and pray for my safe journey. I will do my best to record as much as i can, and we will view them soon.

 Kuantan Map

Terengganu Map

Ipoh Map

Again thanks for reading, till next time TAKE CARE and Keep SMILLING!!!

Window Herb Garden

This isn't the best picture, but it is the first attempts at a indoors herb garden. I have been trying some new recipes that call for a lot of fresh herbs. I was buying the already cut fresh stuff, but it goes bad so quickly, before I could use it all. So I have started my own little herb garden in my kitchen window. I have dill (left) and basil (right). The basil I started from seeds, hence it is small yet. The dill, I bought at Jungle Jim's (a local world food market superstore) I just need to get a base for the dill so I can water it.

So now for some yummy foods with fresh herbs!

Tips supaya Cantik/Ganteng Selalu

semua wanita pasti pengen kaan terlihat cantik selaluu... dan pria ganteng slaluu... nah, caranya adalah:

1.Agar wajah selalu segar, berseri-seri dan cantik, cucilah minimal 5 kali sehari dengan air wudhu. Jangan langsung dikeringkan, biarkan menitis dan kering sendiri. Lalu ambillah sajadah, shalat, berdzikir, dan berdo’a.

2.Untuk menghilangkan stress, perbanyaklah ‘olahraga’. Cukup dengan memperbanyakkan sholat. Ketika sholat, kita mengerakkan seluruh tubuh. Lalu berkonsultasilah pada Allah SWT dengan dzikir dan do’a.

3.Untuk pelembab, agar awet muda, gunakanlah senyuman. Tidak hanya di bibir tapi juga di hati. Jangan lupa bisikkan ‘kata kunci’, “Allahuma Kamma Hassanta Khalqii Fahassin Khuluqii” (Ya Allah sebagaimana engkau telah memperindah kejadianku, maka perindah pula akhlaqku). (HR Ahmad).

4.Untuk punya bibir cantik, bisikkan kalimat-kalimat Allah, tidak berbohong atau menyakiti hati orang lain, tidak menyombongkan diri atau takabur.

5.Agar tubuh langsing, mulus, diet yang teratur dengan berpuasa seminggu 2 kali, Senin dan Kamis. Jika kuat, lebih bagus lagi puasa Nabi Daud AS selang satu hari. Makanlah makanan halal, perbanyak sayuran, buah-buahan dan air putih.

6.Untuk mengembangkan diri, sebarkan salam dan sapaan. Dengan demikian kita akan banyak dikenal dan disayangi.

Kibbeh Balls without Stuffing

I guess the craving for kibbeh is not over yet :) This time it's with meat but without the stuffing. The recipe of kibbeh balls appetizers with stuffing is already posted in the appetizers section. This time I had some kibbeh left and decided just to make balls and fry them without the stuffing for a change. I like to have them with a green salad and some fries.

Kibbeh ingredients: (or any leftover kibbeh)
1 pound/lb or about 500g of minced lean meat
2 cups of fine bulgur wheat
1 onion chopped/diced
1 teaspoon of allspice or 7 spices
Salt & pepper (about half a teaspoon of each)
1/3 cup of vegetable oil

Wash the bulgur and drain, mix with the lean meat, onions, spices, salt & pepper and place in the food processor on low or mix by hand until the ingredients combine together then place in a bowl. Make the balls and fry them in vegetable oil until cooked and golden brown. Serve with fries and salad or just salad. I suggest making sandwiches like Falafel style sandwiches or wraps with greens, pickles and the dressing of your choice.

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Ego (by my friend).

I think you remember my lovely friend Rocío Ponce, I made an interview to her some months ago. Today I was looking to her Flickr account and saw some lovely pictures from me there, so I want to share them with you, as you'll be able to see how she sees me through her camera.

Summer of 2008
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With Cris that summer.

October 2009, when I arrived to Barcelona.

February 2010

With Cris again, in our Performance for Pinku Jisatsu, at March.

At Laia's birthday, a week ago; I adore this picture.

Please, share some love with Rocio by visiting her Flickr, I'm sure you'll find lots of great photos that you'll love! And if you want to see the pictures with a best resolution, click on the links below them! Thank you!

By the way, I'm doing againg some jewelry with sculpey, I'll show you what I've done very soon... because I'm near the 200 followers, thank you! And when I reach them, I'll do my first giveaway! Take a look on it!

Have a great day!