Little Shoji

It's been awhile since I last updated. And so it was another Sunday morning, except that, I am currently writing before the sun rises.

Mun Mun is about to leave the country for 3 good years. Having that said we will not meet anytime soon! Hence we feasted our farewell on Sunway Pasta Zanmai Aburi Salmon and Gyu Shabu sesame pasta with a minor retail therapy and eye candies session.

Next to Pasta Zanmai is Shojikiya, a Japanese food specialty store where I bought my apple cider from. The shop is ever ordinary and I prefer to look at the cute 18 year old staff who, according to Mun Mun, has Tourette's syndrome than hunting for my vinegar. I did not notice at first, but he definitely jerks his head more often than not. I name him Little Shoji. (very pleasing to the ear, isn't it?)

Believing vinegar, when consumed appropriately, is effective in ridding excessive air in the body and aiding bowel movement, I braced myself into what I came for. To be honest I couldn't overcome my shyness.

Little Shoji: Looking for?

Jino: I am looking for your email address (whisper).

Mun: Where's the vinegar?

Little Shoji: Do you want to have this? (pointing at sushi vinegar). Or these? (pointing at apple cider and black vinegar).

Mun: Are these vinegars drinkable?

Jino: (looking at the vinegar labels, do not dare to look at Little Shoji).

Little Shoji: Yes, drinkable. Mostly choose apple cider. Not many can accept the strong taste of black vinegar.

Jino: Can you add me in Facebook? (whisper).

Little Shoji walked off leaving me and Mun Mun to choose. Little Shoji came back to us in less than seconds with 2 bottles in his hands.

Little Shoji: Would you like to try?

Jino: Sure! (I was wondering why did he not ask that question before he took out the sample vinegars. What if we decline his offer? Anyway, I like this part of him and this makes him even cuter).

Mun: He must be darn bored in the shop without customer to have him done this for you (whisper).

Little Shoji: I don't have water to mix with the vinegar, but I'll let you try (while pouring into small paper cups).

As he said. apple cider does taste better than black vinegar. His facial expression when he's observing us tasting the vinegar was truly priceless. If only I have a camera >.<

After exchange of pleasantries, we exited without buying. As much as I hate wasting money, the idea of seeing him was enough incentive. Like a thief in the night, you took away my heart in a night.

Jino: I will return to this shop after hours, then I can see Little Shoji the 2nd time. Great?

Mun Mun shopped his FOS RM48 for 2 tees while I rewarded myself a RM 79 grey-collared semi formal white long sleeved shirt before we headed to Shojikiya to end the day.

To my surprise, Little Shoji's not there when we return. Initially I was very disappointed to find out that Little Shoji was replaced by an ugly specky guy. I almost gave up and left when minutes later, Little Shoji's back! Little Shoji's the same as hours earlier - cute and innocent. Very delighted, I paid RM24.50 and was replied a warm smile none other from him.

All the best in your studies, Mun Mun.

And a very fruitful shopping experience, indeed a memorabilia apple cider.

[Jino] - A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot

It's a leather year

Many would have celebrated 2011 as the year of rabbit. Yours sincerely is a golden rabbit this year too. But I find it amusing to learn something new this morning. A fact. The fact is, new year is a day everyone celebrates; a day everyone yearns to change and prays for luck. My point is - What good is there to celebrate a day everyone's involved when you have a unique moment, a much more important one almost no one else could have celebrated?

2011 marks our leather year.

As simple as I am, every celebration is simplified (to save cost). The day is so unique itself, we do not have sufficient time to do hanky panky stuff. Honestly, as if awesome feasts and a rocking bed aren't enough.

This year, we commemorate the precious moment on the anniversary eve in a village, in a quiet house where only 2 of us are remained. Upon reaching Kampar we had our lunch done in 1 hour.

Jino's chicken chop and sozai's mihun

Finally, the meal is served

Originally we planned to have mihun as lunch and chicken chop as dinner. Oh well, since we're big eaters so we get to grab something else for dinner. The dinner in western corner of Kampar Vegas was expectedly "cheap". In rating of 10, the dinner earned my generosity of 6. If my chicken chop were to be brought into the restaurant, it would have slapped the lamb and the steak by 130 points. No joke.

Hot chocolate and float

"Onion-less" ring

Mix grill of steak and chicken breast with bacon and potato salad

Jusco lamb chop taste better

When the night turned dark and the wolf howls echoed, we began the anniversary "ritual" as William suggested. The night was so peaceful till an sms broke the concentration at 1 a.m.. "Happy 3rd year anniversary!". So spoke the TULS, and so it was written. The ritual was completed 2 hours later with smiles, sweat and firmer muscles with pleasurable backache along.

I love you. You know how strong these words are.

I am now writing this without my much needed sleep. And there is a need to adhere to my new work schedule 5.30 a.m. tomorrow.

[Jino] - A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot

Ruminating on rumination

I am sick of creating new year resolutions. We often set our goals unreachably high, fail again and get stuck in a cycle of resolutions that never resolve. I have these and these resolutions but were mostly left out in the end. This shows how determined I am in changing myself.

Therefore, instead of dreaming on more resolutions, may I take this opportunity to request feedback from you guys? Response on my strength. Areas to change to a better me. Feedback on my negativity. Or perhaps if you have any enquiries in mind, now is the best time to raise them. And I swear to answer them honestly.

[Jino] - A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot

My own space

Sharing a bedroom with a sibling can be annoying at times, let alone sharing with your parents. Their mess takes up one half of the room, you can't bring a friend home without them in the way and you can't get much privacy.

Longing for a room of my own since the new house was built, it's no longer a dream. Though the new house ended as a sold property yesterday, the members of the house have unanimously agreed to play own roles in contributing to the current house renovation. In another word, financial contribution.

Well, money doesn't bother me much. 'Coz I am finally getting my own room. Very soon. No more sleeping with parents. No more junks around the house. My own space.

Most importantly, I can sleep the way I have always wished - sleeping naked.

[Jino] - A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot

Birthday

16 October 2010

A quick dinner with few bloggers in Berjaya Times Square Kenny Rogers. I am sure you guys had a hard time choosing the correct cake. Thanks you all.

 

From Esper, Ichi, Nicholas, Bern and Pikey.

 

Do you believe we were scolding each other 10 minutes before this picture was taken?

First time cutting a cake

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03 December 2010

Someone has turned 22. I would have given him a present if he behaves. But oh well... I am the best present he can ever wish for.

Bee's Tiramisu

What's your wish?

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04 December 2010

Just like any other celebrations, we opted for Japanese food as our meal. Located hundreds of kilometers away, this was my 3rd try while sozai had his first. Definitely a great experience to him. These are good foods, I tell you. If oysters are available, make sure you order them.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

Check out the thickness of Salmon Sashimi here

Soft Kaniko Salad - as crispy as potato chips

One must try the Black Dragon before you leave

Special Dynamite Maki - full of fish

Tamago and Tobiko Sushi

Mussel Clam - too good

 Salmon Skin Temaki - a bit hard and hangus (wasted)

Age Dashi Tofu - crispy on the outside, soft in the inside

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My in law's birthday coming soon too. Definitely a huge hole in my wallet already.

[Jino] - A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot