Leo living da loca

Posted in Food and Drinks, Good Things, Places to Eat by Minci 先生

Happy Birthday to myself

I made amends with my dad this year, putting the past behind us. A truce with an older person can sometimes feel monumental, especially when it created an emotional distance between us. Carrying hatred in my heart was tiring. Especially when I was also faced with a similar burden at the workplace. People always seem to think that it’s their right to return the energy to the opposing party, but when they become the receiving end, suddenly everything is toxic. As the 3rd party looking into this matter, I have been called the enabler and too husnuzon by both sides (depending on their narrative).

Putting those thoughts aside, my husband has already started his subspecialty training. Thus, this is one of those birthdays where we will postpone the celebration to another day as he is studying in a different state. Even then, as the type of person who can amuse herself, I got myself good food and a slice of cake.

Initially, I wanted to eat Kacang Pool at Houd Houd Cafe. The opening times were stated as 10 am. Unfortunately, when I went there, it was not yet open. I was so disappointed. So, I drove over to another cafe at Ayer Keroh called Lera a Fusion Cafe. The customer experience with the staff could be better. Thankfully, the food was delicious. I really enjoyed my pesto pasta. So that deserves 4 stars.

Later, I wanted to have a cake from Duchess of Cake. I did not check their IG, and it turns out that they are closed every Wednesday. I let out a deep sigh as I arrived at the store, as I struggled to find parking earlier. Ha ha. Perhaps there’s a silver lining to this experience.

This led me to Secret Recipe. One of the most reliable places to get a delicious slice of cake. This time, I went for the cake with the banana instead of the Indulgence Cake.

Although my husband was away, he gave my daughter strict instructions about when to give my present. I received them promptly in the morning. I have a new pair of baju kurung and a mini massage machine for the neck and shoulders. I am very thankful for the life bestowed upon me by ALLAH. Alhamdulilah.

17May2025

Husband’s 40th birthday at GSK (pizza parang)

Posted in Food and Drinks, Good Things, Parenting, Family and Relationships, Places to Eat by Minci 先生

People say life starts at 40 and that every habit that you’ve moulded yourself into will become your way of life. Well, he is a health enthusiast at the moment. He has his morning jog before 6am and another one in the evening after coming back from work. Over the weekend, he is in his running shoes 3 times a day. I guess that means he is off to a good start at 40.

Since his birthday falls on a weekday this year, a staycation is not an option. Hence, I racked my brain to figure out what is best to be done for a milestone birthday. Since he seems to like Pizza Hut a lot, I thought of spending some money on really good pizza. Something fancy like wagyu. However, there were not many recommendations I could read about. Until I came across ‘pizza parang’ on Instagram. It’s a family-friendly place that serves Western dishes and, most importantly, delicious hand-tossed pizza.

**Easy parking. Slight walk up the hill to the restaurant.**

Grass Stream Kitchen (GSK)

GSK is located at Paya Rumput and opens at 6pm. I made it clear to Mr Husband that we are to leave early from home and beat the office traffic so that we could reach the place before the crowd comes. Indeed, we did.

We ordered a meaty pizza (RM60), a tiramisu (RM15), a mocktail (RM10) and sirap bandung (RM5). The server would cut the pizza in style with his parang once it is ready. Not bad for a 40-year-old party show. No clowns or fire-eating stunt, just pizza cutting. Personally, I would go there again and try other versions of the pizza because the crust was crunchy and nice, whereas the toppings were full and superb. The ambience is nice too. It does not open every day, thus, one should check their site first.

***Iced water is available for free. Nice to know that they have healthy choices***

***ordered the mocktail – a mix of coke and grenadine syrup***

***Can also easily tapau our own food as packaging is provided. Even the pizzas are served on paper plates that are easily disposed off.***

I muted the sound cause I was too giggly

As for his birthday gift, I got him a Minecraft Limited Edition wallet. It was pretty sleek. I would use it if I were a man. I bought it from Fossil at Sunway Putra Mall during my convocation weekend. The sales rep was a very nice young man who helped me decide what to buy. The wallet was worth at least 5 times more than the birthday dinner. I hope he will treasure it well.

Comes in a nice metal box and a fabric casing

There was also a mini Minecraft indulgence cake I bought from Zowacakes. The size was just enough for me to cut out a few portions for his nieces, who love cakes. I still prefer the cakes from the usual Italy Cake House. Ha ha.

***The cake was RM45. Ferrero bouquet RM35. All for love!***

28Jan2025

End of year babies

Posted in Everyday Life, Parenting, Family and Relationships by Minci 先生

It takes effort to build and maintain a meaningful relationship. The moment you decide that the connection is not worth your time, that is when the bridge crumbles and falls down.

I am blessed to have a younger sister that is always in a high spirit to keep everyone in the loop. Otherwise, we’d be one of those families that only meet during Raya. Or a death in the family.

31Jul2024

31.07.2024

Posted in Everyday Life by Minci 先生

Dear Mader in the grave,

Happy Birthday. Your kids are doing okay so far.

As for your ex-husband, he’s currently moving on. I mean, why not. It’s already been 3 years since you died. He is getting to know a lady from abroad. He sent us a long text message telling us about his intentions to Insya-Allah getting hitched soon. He also shared with us the criteria for a woman he sought when he first started dating. He wrote about how he filtered out a few ladies because they were not his type.

Here’s the thing mother. Someone’s taste in looking for a potential partner never changes. There is always that underlying criteria that is shared regardless of how many men/women someone’s been with. For example, even if I have a bias in BTS, you’d be surprised to know that the bias is chosen because, at the end of the day, the bias is just like my husband. In character. The only difference is that the bias can dance, rap and compose a song. And of course with commercial features.

Back to Dad. As he told us about his idea of the ideal woman he’s looking for – that was when I realized that you were not his type. Which explains the kind of life that you led. It somehow made me reminisce back on a few moments when he tried to form you into the type that he wanted but perhaps to no avail. You were after all a woman with a strong will who also knows what you want as well. You were smart even though you have no scroll to prove it. Alas, the world back then was not built for women to become independent. You can but it will be very difficult. Dad was somewhat your means of sustenance and so you just made do with what you have. Forgoing your dreams, your wants and needs.

I suppose you both feel happier now. Separated from each other by death. Because neither of you wanted to be the bad parent who wanted a divorce. You get your peace. Dad gets his ideal partner. It may be a bit too late for both of you. But then, perhaps this is what Shakespeare means by All’s well that end’s well?

26Feb2024

February birthday bash

Posted in Parenting, Family and Relationships by Minci 先生

My younger brothers are destined to celebrate their birthdays with their nieces every year. So their cakes are girl-themed cakes like princesses, pinks, and all that young ladies love. Danial shares his birthday month with Aurora and Matin shares his with Anim.

When it comes to birthdays, my sister is the bomb! She just loves planning out birthday bashes and celebrations. She is that good. She rented this water bouncy castle that costs RM250/24 hours for the kids to play. The food spread was nice too with nasi ayam, laksam, pizza, tarts, jelly and the most delicious teh ais kaw with cincau.

I bought my niece the JOJO toy from ‘Didi and friends’ line of merchandise. I gifted my brother a drawing tablet. Overall, the kids (and adults) had fun even though it was just us. Looking forward to more birthdays this year.