Vippasana

Tomorrow I'll be leaving for Kuantan and only will be back on end of the month. The reason for me to be there is to attend a Meditation course (Vippasana). This course was inspired by my yoga teacher (Sifu), Jazamine. I herd from her and got to know this course from her too. After knowing it, I'm very keen to go because I can improve myself and also get my mind sharper? I hope so.

At there, we will not be allowed to have any kind of communication...not even talking to each other or eye contact except for asking a few question. Other than that, we should observe silence and meditate throughout the day for 10days.

I'm quite sure I can do it because I mentally prepared myself for more than half year already!! I hope I can....I can survive throughout the whole course...=)

I will try to write up the experience and whatever I've benefited from there once I come back...Hope it's a great one!

Last day of Tranining

SMI Corporate Services Sdn Bhd

I cannot believe myself that time really FLIES!!! I still remember that after my exam ended on January, I was so busy with my sister's wedding and after the wedding I have to rushed back to KL for my training. Everything seems like just yesterday - all the events were still fresh in my mind.

During my first day in Adrian Yeo & Co. or I should say SMI Corporate Services (Secretary Department), all the trainees were waiting for a briefing from our HR, Claudine. But before the briefing starts, we were asked to go to 3rd Floor for our breakfast as there were some one just came back from maternity, so got a small "kenduri" in the office. As all of us were still new, we were kind of hesitated to help ourselves on the food. Right after the food, we went down to 1st floor again for the briefing. Once the briefing ended, we were brought to tour around the office and also were introduced to all the staffs there then followed by meeting the Senior Manager, Janet for the allocation of department. At first, Cheng Jie and I were told to be in Tax department. In actual fact, we applied for Company Secretary position. So, we voiced out and only either one of us get to be in Company Sec. Department due to lack of place.

I seriously need to thank Cheng Jie for giving me this opportunity to be in Com. Sec. Dept as I have always wanted to be in Company Secretary so eagerly. When I first stepped into Company Secretary Department, they never pamper me for not letting me to do anything! I were introduced to our operating systems and the filing methods. Once being told, I've to put my hands on to work - filing was the first thing I ever done over there. To be honest, when I was first doing it, I really had a big headache because I really do not know what is Form 24, Form 44, Form 49...etc! I really have no idea what are those things and I'm doing it blindly first. Later on, I was told what is thins and what is that. I'm really glad that they are not selfish in teaching and guiding me this noob! I'm seriously impressed! Apart from filing, of course I did other things too like preparing AGM, Incorporation, attend AGM, prepare resolution and etc.

I have one great Manager, Sue, who is very concerning about me. She asked me from time-to-time what I've learnt and so on. She just try to make sure that I learn as much as I can during my training. No doubt that I did gave a few heart-attack scene to my colleague, but I was never being scolded. Their patience and tolerance were that high which is much respected by me! I seriously had my great moment there to mined a lot of experience from there.

I seriously don't know how show my gratitude, but thousands of thanks to all of them for guiding me from zero to something else is the least I could do. Good bye to all my dear "trainers" and I will remember whatever you guys thought me!

THANK YOU!!!

Amarin Heavenly Thai

If anyone ever think of having Thai Cuisine, Amarin Heavenly Thai - Sea Cuisine should be one of your choices. This particular restaurant impressed me from its head to toes. After working out our asses out for these 3 months, I decided to hang out with my beloved classmates before we leave for our hometown.

I must thank my classmate for could not make it to buy movie ticket as we are supposed to watch movie. She couldn’t make it because the queue was TOO long due to movie day…sigh~ Besides movie day, it was J’card day too…so basically, Midvalley has became “human jungle” for that day. It was CARZY because I hardly can breathe when we walked in Jusco.

About this Amarin Heavenly Thai,

When my friend (Cheng Jie) and I walked into the restaurant, the staff over there was very attentive and gave us a warm welcome followed by ushering us to an empty table. Then, the menu came right after we were seated by the waitress.

When the menu came, it took us quite some time in ordering because both of us were not sure what to order and also we are still waiting for the other 2 friends of ours (Chen Chen and Chea Chin).

The staffs over there were very polite as they are unlike some other restaurants’ staff that keeps bugging you on what to order. Come on man, if we know what to order, what is the point of dragging right? Luckily, they didn’t bug us like others.

Apart from the service being nice, the ambiance over there were great too. They have cozy and warmth ambiance. Not really Thai style of deco, but it’s a modern type of interior.

Here come the food moment…we ordered 3 dishes (Green Curried Chicken, Naked Duck and Taufu Thod) and a soup (Tom Yam Gong – thick). I would say, they served one of the best Green Curried Chicken. When our food is served, I could scent the coconut milk fragrance that came from the green curried chicken that I no longer can stand my temptation but I have to dig in! The green curried chicken was really amazing and I really finished it DRY! Not only that, the tom yam gong was great too! These 2 dishes were the best of the best. The other 2 was OK-LAH kind of feel only…not much of satisfaction compared to the Tom Yam Gong and Green Curried Chicken. After having such a spicy food, we top up with a dessert. We ordered water chestnut in coconut milk (Thab Tim Krob – if I’m not mistaken). We only ordered 1 to share because all of us were quite full after the adding of rice. Speaking of rice, their rice is a pure fragrance rice which give you a very nice smell and you can just eat it on its own!

Green Curried Chicken

Tom Yam Gong - thick

Naked Duck

Taufu Thob

Water Chestnut in Coconut Milk - Thab Tim Krob

Pure Chamomile Tea

To spice up my satisfaction, with CIMB credit card you are entitled for 15% discount! I have one, so yeah...we enjoyed that 15%!! They do have other promotions for cards too but CIMB is one of it. Since this restaurant had spiced up so much, the price for the foods were also kinda “spiced up” (expensive) too. But for me, I still think that it's reasonable because compared to other restaurant, the price is about that same because after divided, it was about RM22++ per person!! I think I would say YES for second, third, forth, fifth........times? HAHA! I really enjoy it!

Sri Nirwana Maju

Nirwana a.k.a. Nirvana word is origin from a sunskrit word that simply stands for bondage in the repeating cycle of death and rebirth. This particular restaurant has been around Klang Valley for quite some time and many people know about it. I'm still blogging it because I'm trying to spread to other people who don't know about this particular restaurant.

Basically, what they famous for is their Banana Leaf rice. In India, banana leaf's rice is to be known as a low class and meant for the poor to eat. However, in Malaysia, the fact about this banana leaf's rice is not really meant for the poor? Many people goes for the rice because of the authenticity of the Indian food the served. Here, other than Banana Leaf's rice they do serve other Indian food.

Where is this Restaurant Sri Nirwana Maju?

For your information, Restaurant Sri Nirwana Maju is located in Bangsar opposite Bangsar Village Mall, Jalan Telawi 3. I would say that this is a very happening area because parking will be an issue. Some people even double parked their car just to eat at their restaurant. Below will the the map for the restaurant;

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So, what is so great about this Banana Leaf's rice??

Instead serving you rice on a plate, they gave you banana leaf. This make the whole thing unique and tasty? Once you order this Banana leaf set, they will give you 3 types of vegetables which will be fried crispy bitter gourd (something like tempura), marinated cucumber, and cabbage or some other type of fried vegetables. Apart from this, they also serve you so called appetiser which is soup called "rasam" (not sure about the spelling) and also papadum. If you don't know, the rice and the 3 vegetables is bottomless - you may top up if not enough!

On top of this, you also may order their other dishes such as fried chicken, fish, mutton and etc. but their side dish will be quite expensive. For me, I quite like their curried mutton as it is spicy enough and the meat is tender enough!!

This place service consider ok only because their customer normally have to wait for table and chairs, but once you're seated they will be very quick in serving (quite efficient). About the price of the food, I think it's still affordable. For example, my friend and I ordered 2 Banana Leaf sets, 2 teh halia and a curried mutton (small) cost about RM19++. I dare to say that the price affordable because each time I went there I will ask for "kurang nasi" (you can tambah nasi as much as you can...as long as YOU DON'T WASTE IT because wasting food is just BAD!) and in the end I also fill very full! So, you judge it yourself whether is it worthy or not...=)

p/s: I love the bitter gourd a lot that I need to ask for extra whenever they serve me! *nyek nyek*

Massage vs Spa

I'm really wondering and curious what's the difference between "MASSAGE" and "SPA" but isn't that both of these provide "massage" service?? So, what is the difference between both of these?

Indeed, both of thses does provides massage service for the purpose of relaxation. You're suppose to feel relief from stress and relaxed after each session. I mean apart from this, of course there are more benefits such as**:

• Alleviate lower-back pain
• enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow
• help us to level and recover from strenuous workout
• increase joint flexibility
• help to lessen depression and anxiety
• reduce spasms and cramping; and
• relieve migraine pain too

The benefits from above I solely picked from an internet source to share with everyone. Click here for more information.

Besides all these benefits, of course there are more.....you can google it yourself?? HEHE
In my opinion and understanding, I think the difference between ordinary "MASSAGE" and "SPA" will be the services.....I think so?

From what I see, Spa includes a lot and various type of services such as massage (the most essential element?), foot reflexology, some say spa also does provide pedicure and manicure (not sure about this), body scrub, jacuzzi/sauna and etc. Apart from that, of course the price will be different as this provides more services. Normally, a single spa session will cost about RM120++? I'm not sure about the rate but it's some where there.

On the other hand, massage is just purely on massage and nothing more that massage but just massage! Same benefit you'll get as per what I have mentioned above. As for that, the lesser service you get; the lesser you have to pay! Normally the price will range from RM30-RM80(per hour) depending on the service centre.

Today, I found one Beauty Saloon that provides slimming, facial, massage, spa and etc kind of service and the massage rate is real damm cheap which cost only RM28 per session! Besides this, I also herd from my mom's friend saying that this place massage service is quite good? So I will try it out!! wohoo...........I need it so badly because my shoulder really tensed up!! Really, I really, really cant wait for 10th of May...because I've booked in advanced because I will only be at Penang on 9th. Oh yea, since I'm new customer, I'm entitled for half hour free.....*winkz..*

**Disclaimer: I do not own the information as per above and I will not be liable if there is any mistake or untruth statement as the information is purely for reading purposes and the information was gathered from internet source. Any unwanted damage will not be liable by me or any action should be taken against me.