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The Sunday Times XXXI: Sights, sounds, adventures & eats! My week in a flash ♥

July 14, 2013 by thejessicat

 

 

Ohai there! How are you doing?

My week was rather out of the ordinary – a lot more fun, more beautiful and yet unfortunate LOL.

 

It's a given, I like to doll myself up whenever I attend events.

 

My busy week began with Winnie dear's text; inviting me to a very glamorous event in the Grand Ballroom of Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa. Without hesitation, I told her I'd see her there, for sure! heart

 

 

Jul 10, 2013 | Excited for tonight's #gala! It's renown #Italian haIr brand, #Medavita's 50th anniversary dinner! by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

 

Medavita's 50th Anniversary gala dinner and hair show was a very, very compelling one! 

It was themed 'From Black to White'. Needless to say, I came dressed in black and white from top to toe! wink

 

 

It also featured duo Urban Nation and hair maestro Mauro Lulli from Italy performing hair transformations..

Full blog feature soon!

 

Winnie and I heart

She was on stage performing an elegant hairstyle transformation too!

 

Everything was fine and dandy this week, been keeping busy and whatnot but it all fell apart when I was involved in a serious-but-not-so-serious-but-extremely-damaging-to-my-pocket mishap.

So apparently, while I was speeding down the highway, my car tyre exploded. A LOUD rattling sound was heard and before I knew it, I was veering towards the right. frown Terkejutnya aku! Tiba-tibe je…

I tried my best to slow down and detour towards the left side of the highway before we called for help.

 

Help arrived in 10 minutes (but it felt like forever given the sticky situation).

Thank goodness for SPRINT Ronda's efficiency! yes

Sent my poor baby to hospital. It didn't only damage him but caused a huge dent in my wallet too.

Why do Ford cars only use special Continental huge, high quality tyres and not regular tyres? frown

 

 

Another thing causing such an uproar this week amongst my friends is the Minion craze.

 

Yeah, I don't get it either.

 

Remember my previous post about the McDonald's minions? 

And what about the children? Adults storming McDonald's to buy and sell those minions at 12am?

 

I have one thing to say.

Word.

Anyway, that's just my opinion. No offence to the legions of minion-fans out there.

 

Asalkan sesiapa gemar, ikut suka hati sendirilah! wink  Whatever floats your boat. 

Perhaps someday I'll find a collectible that renders me crazy too cheeky

 

In the meantime, here are some workout/progress shots in the gym and my usual post-workout meals.

 

Flexing those guns after bicep and back day. It's scary when they pop so much! blush

 

Tuesday Tri-set day!

 

Roasted chicken, cauliflower & carrots and egg white scramble with sauteed spinach!

 

Seven nut granola with bananas, blueberries and cinnamon!

 

Honey roasted corn, brocolli & carrots and wholewheat organic fusilli!

 

Homemade guacamole, cherry tomatoes and pumpkin kernals on toast!

 

Mashed potato with eggs, bayleaf and black pepper

 

Roast chicken fillets with homemade hummus, baked potatoes in bayleaf and brocolli & carrots

 

Proatmeal, sunflower seeds, pumpkin kernals and blueberries!

 

Snacktime! 3 hardboiled eggs, lettuce, yoghurt and banana!

 

Muesli with milk, green apples and blueberries!

 

That's enough food for now. Not sure if publishing food photos by day is frowned upon or not.indecision

Dahla tu, tak elok la kalo banyak sangat gambar makanan semasa bulan Ramadan.

Minta maaf ye, kalo tersinggung! sad

 

Let's move on to other things that made my week instead.

 

I got my hair done at my favorite hair salon – the undisputed, bar none, A Cut Above!

 

My new ombre-red hair thanks to A Cut Above! 

After consultation, Winnie told me that my hair was finally ready for red pigments again. 

 

After the massive hair tragedy that burnt my long red hair, by a hair stylist from a hair salon whose name I shall not disclose (because I don't feel nasty today), I had to be on almost a year-long hiatus from red hair.

 

The red-head Jessicat is back for the 6th year! kiss

Full blog feature of my red-head return soon

 

Had my eyelash extensions done thanks to Pink Passion The Signature Salon

Will be posting up a discount code specially for my readers. Full blog feature soon!

 

Since it was the weekend, I figured imma shimmy down and have some fun in the city.

At my one and only favorite playground – Zouk Club KL. wink

 

Are we ready? We sure are wink

 

With my girl Pam in Zouk's Phuture instead of Mainroom, for a change. wink

 

Shishatime with Marc – afterparty? More of after-chilling after all that partying.

 

Random selfie in the mirror

 

Being a good host to my foreign friends (and no, I am not blowing my own trumpet. If you do know exactly how many foreigners I have brought around KL and Penang over a span of say, a year, you would think I am working as a part time tour guide, I kid you not.), I decided to bring them to one of our less "city" spots in KL. 

They didn't come all this way to Malaysia just to see…… shopping malls. indecision

Most of my foreign buddies yearn for a taste of culture, something off the beaten track, one that they won't ever see in their homeland. 

 

And thus, we meet again, dear ol' Batu Caves.

I wrote a blog post about my previous Batu Caves visit here. Trust me, you'll like it. wink

 

As usual, attempting the 300 odd staircase climb with a foreigner is something I deem quite a "hobby" now.

 

With Frenchboy Marc this time. Say hi smiley

 

We all had a great deal of fun! laugh Watched monkeys, pigeons and…

 

COCKFIGHTS! Yes, I'm not joking. Actual, cock fights. wink

 

Jul 13, 2013 | Bringing ze #French guest around in #KL, #Malaysia! We've just finished climbing to ze top of Batu Caves. by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

 

Lunch was at Tony Romas Steakhouse Restaurant. What can I say? wink

I love the ribs at Tony Romas and gave it a five star rating. Check out the previous blog mention last week!

 

Mine: Lamb RIbs and Bountiful Beef Ribs 

Rating: ★★★★★

 

A 10 oz. medium-well New York Strip

Rating: ★★★★★

 

He prefers medium-well too, just like I do!

I think I'd grimace while eating a steak that is cooked anywhere beneath medium. Ugh. blush

 

Gobble gobble.

The ribs were so good; I just had to leave my propriety under the table and eat with my fingers LOL

 

It's time to shake, rattle, rock n' roll with some strawberry mojitos!

Spent my Sunday in Hard Rock Cafe!

 

Ahhhh good ol' classic rock, metal and rock n' roll with local rock band 'N the Boys'

 

Hot Fudge Sundae.  

Rating: ★★★★★

 

Song of the week. My current earworm; on loop for about a million times now.

 

Moving on!

 

Konzy returned from his trip to Hong Kong and bought me these goodies!

Just by looking at the gifts, it's obvious he knows me well. Thank youuuu dear! heart

 

My favorite. Say hi to my new Hello Kitty 'Circus of Life' Magician edition, from Hong Kong!

 

To end this week on a more serious note, I'm currently in talks about making a very crucial decision. One step closer to my goals. (But I really can't disclose anything yet as of now)

A girl can only dream, yes. But my dreams will not work itself towards me. It is I, who should first be unafraid to take risks and plunge into the depths armed with a level head and no regrets.

If this is what I really want, then hear this from me – I will make it happen.

 

 

Yes, I believe in dreams, no doubt.

 I believe dreaming gives you, albeit an altered sense of reality, a strong desire and visions of happiness and success. When one dreams big, one harbours omething to look forward to. A motivation, an inspiration and a drive to work hard towards that very dangling carrot. 

Without dreams and goals, one will be more likely to just fleet aimlessly in the wind. 

 

As Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States, once said,

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams". 

Pure hard work, dedication, commitment and determination. This are what dreams are made of.  

And I'll get there.

 

Much love,

kissJessicat

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The Sunday Times is a weekly series; published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to briefly highlight my recommendations for to-go and to-eat places!

Some photos were posted instantly on my Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & my LIVE Blog. 

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The Sunday Times XXX: Sights, sounds, adventures & eats! My week in a flash ♥

July 7, 2013 by thejessicat

 

This week marks my first week as a 24 year old! Boy, oh boy, do I feel old.

Exactly a decade ago, to sum it up, I was an acne-ridden, hip-hop lovin' streetkid, a high school nerd and an angsty teenager still trying to find herself.

Not that I'm any much closer to finding myself just yet anyway. *shrugs* The journey of self-discovery, to me, is always a perpetual one. 

Guess I'll never ever discover who I really am yet. Well that keeps things interesting, doesn't it? 

 

The month of July will be a month full of birthday celebrations for me.

Full blog post on my birthday celebrations will be up at the end of this month!

 

Oh and, to publicly answer the one question I've been getting over and over again this year –

Why are you not throwing a big birthday party like all your previous years, Jess? blush

 

I have my personal reasons for this. I guess I can only reveal the answer two years later – no, I'm not joking. It's a legit reason. So far, only a small circle of family and close friends know why, and I plan to keep it that way.wink

Ianya akan disimpan sebagai rahsia buat masa ini!

 

Posted my last video as a 23 year old, just before I turned 24:

 

Jun 30, 2013 | Goodbye dear 23 year old girl! Looking forward to a brand new year for me! 😀 by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

 

Anyway, let's get on with the weekly wrap-up, shall we? smiley

 

I went hiking up my usual BJ Hill @ Bukit Jambul

Next stop – Penang Hill! 

 

Couldn't resist taking this photo of buddyAdrian and a dog in the woods.

He's such a dog whisperer – I don't even! surprise Dogs are really a man's best friend.

 

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Being back in Penang drove me to Milkshake Factory @ Gurney Plaza again.

No thanks to bestieVince as I was trying to resist it! angry *dagger stares* I gave in, eventually.

 

Mungkin ko nih nak berat badanku bertambah? Entahlah.

Okay, fine. You know I love it, don't you? Thanks for the awesome milkshake devil xo ​

 

Back in KL, I was booked for a food review session at The Steakhouse KL @ Changkat Bukit Bintang.

 

 

Jul 2, 2013 | At The Steakhouse KL about to taste their amazing dinner menu. Can't wait to share the best of what they have! by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

Thank you, Mr. Werner Kuhn and team for having me at your luxurious restaurant tonight.

Full blog feature up next!

 

Silly convex mirror times with the buddies heart Photobomb level: honking car LOLOL

We had a small cosy dinner gathering at In-House @ Publika

More of what happened and a short feature in another post!

 

Okay time for some kittyphotos of the week. wink Mew!

Plotting his diabolical plan to take over the world.

 

"I hate mommy's cuddles."

 

"On second thought, maybe it's not that bad after all."

 

"But what did I do wrong this time, mommy? I swear it wasn't me!"

 

"I haz no legs. I'm just a black furry blob with a tail."

 

Okay that's all for now LOL.

Mid-week, I checked out Tony Roma's Steakhouse Restaurant to taste their "Tony's World Famous Ribs."

 

Combo of their Bountiful Beef Ribs and Grilled Salmon with a serving of fresh vegetables.

Rating: ★★★★★

 

The taste of rich beef complemented with Tony Roma's own original barbeque sauce did the trick.

The  meat was just right too. It was tender and fell off the bone with the merest, gentle slice of my knife.

I would say I prefer these ribs to the ones served at TGI Friday's. Then again, it is a close fight though.

 

The salmon was nothing short of perfection too.

With a hint of dill and lemon enhanced by the open fire grill, this one's a winner.

 

Their only fallback is probably the house bread that came as a starter.

It tasted fine, but the texture was slightly on the chewy side.

 

On Saturday my fave partycrew and I were on our way to somewhere… secret.

 

Yup, it's the annual Carlsberg's 'Where's the Party?'

 

The location isn't so secret anymore by now; it was held in MAEPS @ Serdang.

Full blog feature up soon. A very honest account. Wait for it.indecision

 

We had our own little afterparty/late dinner at The Castle Restaurant, KL

Rating: ★★★☆☆

It served a standard fare of Middle Eastern food; though I must recommend the Spicy Shish Tawook and the Lamb Mandy. The latter was served with long-grain kabssa rice. Shisha there was fine with an equally good variety of flavours. yes

The Chicken Kebab though, left a little to be desired. It was too bland and the texture was somehow a little soluble and for some reason, disintergrated too quickly. It was oddly, really wet with hardly any meat that I could chew on. The service was a little slow, but the waiters were amazingly friendly.

 

After a late night, I don't know how I managed to drag myself out of bed the next morning

for my session with the Bosu. It was akin to dragging a full-grown water buffalo out of a mudhole. indecision 

 

Thursday night's TRX + back and bicep day was fine. Until the next morning, that is.

Good lord. I could hardly raise my arm to switch on the lights in the bathroom as I woke up.

 

Chilling with my favorite barbell after an intense leg day workout.

 

And of course, the usual eats. My post workout-meals:

Wheat bran, cornflakes and blueberries in milk!

 

Chicken breast slices, carrots, spinach,

aubergine and onions stir-fried with olive oil and chia seeds.

 

Snacking on a fruit platter of oranges, green apples, red grapes and organic pumpkin kernels.

 

Eggs – in three different variants.

Which do you prefer? Hardboiled, scrambled or as a omelette? wink

 

Clean eating is the way to go! Have you had your greens today? wink

 

Before I knew it, Sunday came knocking on my door! cool

Pardon me, as I groove to some 70's disco music.

I know, how very unbecoming. But sometimes, the weekend does this to me.

 

 

Jul 7, 2013 | Nothing like a #weekend fix of #70s #music. Anyone remembers KC and the Sunshine Band? That's the way, baby 😉 by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

 

Parked myself at Milk and Butter @ Bangsar and hung out with my boy Chivas before the girls arrived.

 

When they did, we all had an amazing afternoon over equally amazing food heart

Can't wait to review this restaurant – blog feature up soon!

 

Sunday evenings were spent in the sun curling up with my favorite book by the poolside.

You can see how worn out the novel looks already! Sorry for the candid shot, I wasn't ready for the photo.

 

At night, was Bob and Gouya's pool party!

It was fun skewering the kebabs, chicken thighs, onions, tomatoes, capsicums and more. 

 

Helped the boys out in preparing their Middle Eastern food and firing the grill!

 

I had a great weekend but I was a tad upset about not being able to watch Tydi back in Penang tonight.

He's performing as we speak! frown Right now, at QEII On the Sea, Church Street Pier, Penang in celebration with the Georgetown World Heritage Site Celebration.

 

 

What's the significance of the day, you ask? 

Tomorrow marks the 5th anniversary of Georgetown being enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

 

Penang, my love, you truly deserve it. heart 

Tomorrow will also be a Public Holiday in Penang too. Enjoy your day off, fellow Penangites! 
 

What a fantastic start of a new week no? By sleeping in and spending an extra day of leisure.

Remind me why I moved away to the city, Kuala Lumpur, again? frown Hahaha.

 

Much love,

kissJessicat

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The Sunday Times is a weekly series; published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to briefly highlight my recommendations for to-go and to-eat places!

Some photos were posted instantly on my Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & my LIVE Blog. 

Do follow to get instant updates and pretty photos of the sights & sounds all around me!smiley

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