Chowtut Nights

 

The term "Chowtut" is frequently used amongst my group of drinking buddies from work. It simply means an overdose or the state of becoming super high on a certain substance. For example, you can say "That fella got really super chowtut yesterday!" which simply means he was fucking high yesterday. The substance can be of any sort...alcohol, drugs, sex, food...the list goes on!

 

Having said that, during the pass week, my friends and I had 2 chowtut sessions. The first was last Saturday night at Tao Modesto's at Plaza TTDI. You see, it's been a long while since we had one of these big drinking sessions. Actually, it was ever since that my colleague Jek had twins. Last Saturday was one of the few "passport" moments for him where he can get to go out drinking with us so we just have to utilize the moment. That night, we started off with 2 bottles of whiskey and ended up doing shots of different sorts. The night started off quiet as there were only a couple of us there at first. Then, as more people came, and the alcohol began to flow...things became more fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be honest, after the drinking session, we went for supper at a nearby mamak but what happen after that was a total blur to both Jek and I. We didn't really remember much after that and I for one didn't know how I got home. Sound really scary actually. It's as though we were teleported back to our respective houses.

 

Click here for more pictures from Tao Modesto's

 

 

Then last Wednesday night, Jek wanted to clear his old wines and liquor to make way for a new stash which he bought recently. If you ask me, it's a darn good excuse for drinking. LOL. This time, I decided to play host and get people to come by my condo to wreck havoc. Again we started off slow with wines and then moved to whiskey. I whipped out a bottle of tequila from my stash and it was hit! I decided to down everyone with tequila shots. It's a new bottle mind you and by the night is done, there was only 1/4 of it left...and all these only through shots and no mixers! Imagine that!

 

 

the ammunition..

 

 

 

tequila shots

 

chowtut??

 

 

 

 

Anyway, it was a blast and I bet everyone had fun. No one really got chowtut that night actually, but Rabin was talking a lot of cock and we all were laughing non stop till wee hours in the morning.

 

Until then...click here to view more pictures from that night.

A Tasty Secret

It's now 145AM in the morning. I bet you would never guess what I'm doing right now. I'm still awake, blogging...and looking for cooking recipes! Yes, you heard me right. Now before you go "OMFG....NICK COOKS??!!" and wonder whether or not if I can actually cook, well...I would ask anyone (who dares) to swing by my place to give it a try and be the judge. Honestly, if anyone knew me, I've always like to cook....just that I don't like to do the preparations and clean up after that (who would?) and many a times, I'm just lazy.

 

Ever since moving to my new place, I've always tried to "cook" something over the weekend because that's the only time I would have to "prepare-cook-clean". Cooking for me is always nostalgic as it always reminded me of my late mother. When I was a lot younger, I used to be a busy body whenever my mom cooks, so I guess I picked up a thing or two from her...at least on how to prepare certain things, ingredients, do's and don't's...

 

Well I may not be the world's greatest cook, but I definitely at the very least, know how to fry an egg properly and cook fried rice without actually burning the food or the house down (Hey, I know of some girls who can't even fry an egg or cook rice ok!).

 

Ok, now seriously...I'm trying to keep it simple as I only am cooking for myself...unless of course you want to come by and help me out. Last week, I experimented with some ingredients and I made come Garlic Chicken, Omelette and Stir Fried Vegetables. It's enough if you're just eating for one. So anyway, I'm now looking for new stuff to cook over the weekend.

 

So far, I'm thinking of trying to cook Paella which is a Spanish dish which consists of rice, chicken, seafood, vegetable, saffron and other spices. A rather simple dish to make but I bet it would be a lot of work to prepare. It's either that or Rosti, which is a Swiss Potato Pancake...also relatively easy to make and prepare.

 

So looks like I have to go grocery shopping soon before the weekend...anyone wants to be my tasting guinea pig this weekend?

Streamyx-less...Thanks to Stupid TM NET

As the title says...I'm STREAMYX-LESS! NO that is not a good thing especially for a person like me who relies on the internet for everything. The internet connection in my condo is down and I don't know why! Seriously I can die without the internet. I'm writing this entry back in Shah Alam and is very frustrated to the point where I kept scolding people from TM NET (they deserved to be...their so fucking incompetent!)

Here's what happend...3 days ago, my internet suddenly stopped working. My first thoughts were, ok...maybe TM NET are doing something to the line so I just ignored it. The following day, it still couldn't get connected. I then called TM NET to ask what was the problem was, and they say that the there might be some issues with the port to which they have to reset. Fine....but the problem still persist after a few hours and I was really getting frustrated. I called again and they told me that they will send over a technician the next day to look at the problem.

So yesterday, the technician came and tried to connect using my modem. The technicial was obviously untrainned as he thinks I was some kind of dimwit who doesn't know anything about the internet and told me to do this and that. He then took out his modem and try making a connection....guess what it works!...so first thing I thought was that I have a faulty modem which needs to be replaced. I then went to purchase a new 3-in-1 modem (modem, router and access point...the one I have currently is the same)....not cheap ok...RM195 leh! So I went back all excited only to discover that the same problem persist. At this point I wasn't in the mood for anything else...imagine just spending that amount and I still cannot get it to work.

After dinner, Rabin came over and try to help me out. I called TM NET 5 fucking times and they still don't seem to get my problem. They also kept asking the same questions which really annoyed me..."Your ADSL light...got or not?....blinking or not??....did you change your settings on your modem??" For the gazillionth time! "I DID NOT TOUCH ANY SETTINGS AND IT WAS WORKING FINE 2 DAYS AGO!!!" I really think TM NET really have to train their staff to follow up reports rather than always asking me what's the problem each time.

Just to illustrate how moronic TM NET is...I heard this as a part of their waiting infomercial: "...to connect to the internet, make sure your username and password is correct...for more troubleshooting tips, logon to tm.net.my for more information" WTF!?? How can you troubleshoot via the website if you have trouble connecting to the internet to begin with? Stupid isn't it? They should just ask their customers to go to the nearest Starbucks or something.

Now here is the best part...I'm sitting here writing this entry...CONNECTED VIA OLD MODEM!!! ARRGGGHHHH!! Which means...TM NET has a problem with the line in my condo....which means...I just burned RM 195 getting a new modem for nothing!....which also means TM NET SUCKS! They suck because they can't solve my problem fast, and they suck because they gave me wrong information regarding my modem. Rest assured, I will file an official complaint on for their incompetence. So now...anybody wants a new 3-in-1 modem??

On another note, I survived the mad week last week and met my project deadlines on time *phew!*. Having said that, our office had an ice-cream party courtesy of New Zealand Natural on Thursday to which we had a whole freezer full of ice cream. Clients and friends came over to enjoy the party and also to play Nintendo Wii. Will post up pictures of Thursday's event and Friday night's drinking session soon....once I get my internet up and running again....sighs!

Update: 10 August 2008

Hey loyal readers. In case you haven't noticed, it's been quite awhile since I last updated the blog. I have been super busy for the past 2 weeks, having so many project deadlines back to back that going back around 730-8PM daily has become a norm. But having said that, I somehow still found time to accommodate guest to my condo throughout the week.

On Tuesday, Olivia and Rabin came over for a couple of glasses of Glenfiddich, and just to chill out, then on Thursday my ex colleagues brought pizzas and opened a bottle of Jack Daniels and last night, my cousins came over and chill out with a bottle of wine. Wow...my place is becoming a bar of sorts...but I'm not complaining because it was intentionally meant to be that way in the first place...hahah..

Jack Daniels....yum!

After the pizza dinner...

Wine night..

I just finished Sunday brunch with Suzanne, May Lynn, Bee Leng, and Evie at La Bodega, Bangsar. I must say, I think I'm becoming more of one of the girls the more I hang out with them as the topics of conversation were on Brazillian waxing, pubic hair...and errr...ok...enough information for now...but you get the point...topics that only girls talk about...and they don't seem to noticed that a guy is actually in their group =.= What's more...they are coming over to my condo later to watch the Sex And The City movie!

* Updated pic @ 10:38PM *

Us half way through Sex And The City...

Well, I guess should enjoy my weekend for now (or what's left of it...sigh!), as I will be having a very busy week ahead. 2 new projects to be completed before the next weekend *faints*. Then again, I also got 3 events happening in a row starting Thursday night....so hopefully, that will be my "de-stress" and motivation factor. So if I don't update my blog, it's because I'm too busy....either working or partying...hahaha..

Oh...btw... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEA LI! ;)

My New Home Away From Home

This is it. A glance of my new home with furniture. In case you're wondering, no...I have not officially move in yet due to certain reasons....and yes...there will definitely be a house warming party soon. You guys just can't wait to get your hands on the bar right? But anyway, I've been spending a lot of time there now, just practically to chill out and get use to the place. I have already spend the night there during my weekends. For now, I'm just slowly moving in and moving stuff there every weekend. My desktop PC is still not there yet as there isn't any internet connection there for now because I'm still on the waiting list (part of the reason why I have not move in yet...I can't live without my internet! =P). Besides, I don't even have a table for my desktop yet. Right now, the place is great for friends to come by to have drinks and to just chill.

Dining area

Living area

My room

The bar/kitchen

Bathroom

Walk-in wardrobe

The feature wall / walkway (I need paintings..hint hint)

My media center ;)

16-03 @ 80%

*Post updated & modified* - check out my kitchen & bar!

After nearly a month long of co-ordinating and running around, my condo renovations are finally completed. Only thing left now are the furnitures and other electrical appliances. Yay!

Main entrance

Master bedroom

Walk-in wardrobe walkway

Walk-in wardrobe view

Room 2

Plaster ceiling in main hall

The kitchen & bar

View from dining area

Check back for more pictures on the upcoming furnishings. ;)

The Meeting, The Proposal & The Wedding

My weekends just seem to be so packed and precious that every weekend seems to just fly right by. Honestly, I didn't get enough rest this weekend which is why dread going back to the office today. Anyway, lots of things happend during the weekend...met someone new...got a proposal...and then a wedding ;)


The Meeting

Yes...I met someone new over the weekend! No no...it's not what you think...hahaha! Gotcha! But seriously...I was out drinking with Olivia and Byron on Saturday night and met a "long lost cousin", Regina. It was just so coincidental that the 3 of us sitting at the same table with same surnames but none of us are related to each other. When I met Regina, we clicked instantly. I guess it's because we have a lot of friends in common, and conversation topics from then on were never a bore.

The "family portrait", Regina, Olivia and I

The Proposal

I finally got a proposal for my kitchen layout. I got the contractor to sketch out what I wanted, then chose the materials and colors to go along with it. You see, I can't afford those really expensive kitchen systems, so I had to find the next best alternative which is to custom make my kitchen and the one of a kind bar. Of course if it's cheap, naturally the proposal is....well...cheap! This chinese speaking contractor, just sketched out the plans on a year planner and not even on an A4 sheet. No kidding! But I must say I trust him, as he seems honest to what I can and cannot do. Besides, he was recommended by a friend to which he was her contractor for her kitchen as well.

The "el-cheapo" kitchen + bar proposal....not bad right?

The Wedding

My high school classmate Vivienne, got married on Sunday at Cyberview Lodge & Spa Resort at Cyberjaya. It was a garden wedding and I must say, it was one of the best weddings I've ever attended. It's not because every other wedding is boring, but this wedding paid a lot of attention to details, like decorations, lights, and even the theme. It was themed in such that before the dinner, you would have to register upon entering the dinner hall to which you would be given a "boarding pass" of your destination. Each table is named after a destination, and you get to stamp (like those found on your passport with different shapes) and give your well wishes on a large piece of paper on the counter. Each "destination" represents a different country or city that the couple visited during their courtship and each table have photo booklet and story taken from those destinations. There were at least 40 tables, so you can imagine how many countries/cities she have been to...afterall, she was a former air hostess with Singapore Airlines. Here are some shots taken from the wedding.

Here comes the bride

Exhanging vows..

"Awww....how shweet!"

High school classmates: Lye P'ng, Evie, Eng Eng & I

Friends from high school

New friends from down under: Graham, Anne & John

Congrats again Vivienne & Richard!

Another Busy Saturday

Wow! 2 busy Saturdays in a row. I guess I'm really fully utilizing my off days not to rest but to get things done. Again, my day started early as I headed down to my condo to supervise the on going renovation works. Also had to meet up with the electrician as I needed to tell him where I want to move certain light points and where I wanted extra light points. I bet you guys are really curious as to how the reno is coming along, well...here are just some shots on the initial stages.

plaster ceiling

hacked wall from the master bedroom to my walk-in wardrobe :)

closed up door

Later, I went over to source for tiles for the balcony. I didn't like the standard tiles that the condo came with because it look too, well..standard! I was recommended by Terence of this tile factory warehouse somewhere in PJ. Terence, TJ and myself actually went there last Wednesday during lunch time and I saw something that I really like and it was going for so cheap (factory warehouse mah). I wanted these dark grey homogeneous tiles that will no longer be in production once the stock clears but then apparently whatever balanced stock that they have were reserved by some Dato'. WTF! Just because you're some bigshot doesn't give you the right to take everything. I did asked if I could "steal" some as I don't require much for my small balcony. The lady told me that it was ok because the fucking big shot didn't even pay a deposit! See lah...want to book all but don't want to pay sommore. So typical of Malaysian "bigshots" sigh! Anyway on Wednesday, I told the lady that I will be back on Saturday to purchase it once I took the right measurements. I then picked up 5 boxes of tiles. Freakin' tiles are so heavy that they needed a forklift to carry it out for me. My car is now a few inches lower because of these boxes...haha!

Ain't these tiles nice for my balcony?

After lunch, I went sourcing for kitchen stuff. Man!..complete kitchen systems are so darn expensive. It seem everything I like or seems nice are imported from Italy or Germany. Later that evening, I was at Mines Beach and Spa Resort for TJ's wedding dinner. Yea this is the same couple from Seremban last week. The wedding was held by a man made beach which I thought was really great but only one problem...it was too HOT! Imagine the groom and his groomsmen having their pictures taken in their suits at around 6PM! But what to do...they wanted the sunset shots mah.

Fortune cookie. Mine read: "Your outlook and charm are your greatest assets". =)

Congrats to the happy couple

With Nik & Sherin of RedRibbon Days

You just know we are all drunk and tipsy when people start wearing sunnies at night!

Overall, the wedding dinner was great. The service however, was terrible. We actually had to bribe the waiter to bring us drinks and to keep the booze coming. So much so, it was an eventful day for me with it ending with me having to drive home 2 "Casualties of War". Phew!