A sweet evening to be remembered

Grown up to be a mild drama addict, I've been always imagining that one day I will be like the characters in drama who spend their leisure evening for a staged dance performance. I love arts and performances, it is simply evident over my stage performances since kindergarten. I guess this little wish of mine has been heard and it came true! Yes, last Sunday, I attended a modern choreography presented by Akram Khan Company who are invited all the way from United Kingdom.

In conjunction with George Town Festival (GTF) 2016, 'Kaash' (the title of the performance) is one of the exciting performing art showcases in a month-long event. The rationale of GTF is encouraging the citizens to experience world class shows, exhibitions, arts and culture. Just imagine, there are over than thousands of visitors from all over the world are here to work out for this event, how bustling it would be in the city!  Proudly being one of the 'Penang Lang' (Penangites), I have no more reasons not to give myself an opportunity to attend at least one performance from GTF.

Kaash, literally means 'if only' in Hindi word is a production from Akram Khan Company. Awarded in 2002 as The Crictics' Circle National Dance Award for Best Modern Choreography, this is the first time of their performance in Southeast Asia *Proud Face* I'm glad that Yi Joo is interested on this too, therefore off we two went for a memorable evening date.

As the rules go, no photos or videos are allowed throughout the 55-minute shows, hence I've got a sneak peek of Kaash to share with you all. The video as followed is taken from the official website of George Town Festival . 

Just my two-cents, they are spectacularly awesome between the shift of motion, lighting and the background music. It might be abstract to understand for some moments but we were amazed over their clean body alignment, energy as well as their passion. Not to mention, it is also a chance to put aside our phones to stay away from the virtual chaos while to fully revel into this award-winning choreography.

 The event crew all are friendly to approach too.

Just a posture of holding camera/phone and a smile, they are ready to take some photos for you.

 This is Yi Joo (try to tickle the man's armpit?)

Me trying to pose like how the man in the poster does.

There might be some of you are not Penang Lang but we, Penang Lang including George Town Festival are always welcome everyone of you to come over to Penang to join this annual month-long festival. George Town Festival starts from 29th July till 28 August 2016, there are 5 days to go before it ends and lots of events are waiting for you! They consist of both free admission and some require tickets which are affordably priced.

You may question about the ticketing but worry no more as you could purchase the admission ticket with just some touches now, all thanks to the advance technology nowadays. Introducing SweetSpot Mobile App, where Kaash chorreography show can be purcahsed via the app too. 

SweetSpot Mobile App is available in both iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

This mobile app of retail and consumer merchandise which mainly focus on great deals and promotions as well as sharing information leads you to discover the sweetest of all deals and promotions from your favourite shops, restaurants and services everyday.

SweetSpot discovers not only the great deal and promotions at Food and Beverages but also Entertainment, Hobbies, Fashion & Beuaty, Leisure, Electronics, Health & Fitness and Home & Living.

Here's a screenshot of SweetSpot Mobile App from my phone. The row of round buttons on top stands for each category I mentioned earlier.

Being one of the media and campaign partners of George Town Festival 2016, there are some tickets you could purchase via SweetSpot Mobile App at a great price. For instance, Kaash choreography tickets are also up to grab via the app, too.

The on-going promotion of SweetSpot Mobile App is RM 1 for a la carte Quarter Chicken at Kenny Rogers ROASTERS Restaurant(upon Visa Checkout). This is the best deal of chicken I've ever met so far to be honest.

Hurry, besides catching Pokemon, you could also download SweetSpot Mobile App today and 'catch' the sweetest deal. Sign up an account today and make your day to be unexpectedly sweet with SweetSpot Malaysia. Perhaps, you could also grab a ticket to a show and make it a evening of yours to be remembered, too.


You could search ' SweetSpot Mobile' on App Store or Google Play Store to download today. 

For more information, log on to SweetSpot Malaysia Facebook Page  for quick updates.

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VLOG 02 - 50-hour Weekend Getaway

As promised on my previous Vlog post, here I would like to share with you guys the second Vlog of mine which it is about my 50-hour weekend getaway from 2.30pm, 5th August till 4.30pm, 7th August! I headed south to meet up my friends who live over there ( Klang and Subang ) and three of us had indeed enjoyed ourselves within the days!

Showtime! I hope you enjoy watching and pardon me for any mistakes or flaws on the videos, I'll work it better in future.

Humble Review: Coffee D @ Jalan Pekan Cina, Alor Setar, Kedah

Wanted to find a peaceful corner at your dining convenience with beloved ones? Coffee D could fulfill your request. Situated along Jalan Penjara Lama where there are cafes ( click here to read my review on Caffe Diem) and bistro that are quite happening till late night.

With the aid of dim lighting, air-conditioned and peaceful environment, diners could just spend a whole evening having meals and sipping coffee to kill the times. If you heart soft toys a lot, this giant size (approximately 1.8 meter) would be a spot for photography which is also Instagram-worthy.

This giant soft toy is apparently the signature in the house. Diners could take it along for photography opportunities. It needs some effort to place it back to make sure it sits still after it.

The theme set in the cafe would make you feel home with the furniture and their settings. Air-conditioning is well-function too, definitely another good spot to hangout for those who prefer staying indoor.

Another photography stop!

Menu is prepared in simpler way in such laminated sheets are combine with ribbon as the side.

Set Meal might be a good choice to consider to you, perhaps?

Outsourced cakes

This is Mocha Mille Crepe, RM 9.90 per slice.

Kitchen is clean as you could see, thumbs up.

D' Secret Chicken Chop + Drinks
(RM 15.90- Set Meal )

Homestyle-prepared chicken chop. Servings is not fascinating as you could see and the fries are not enough to eat! Haha!!

Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Fish Fillet + Drinks
(RM12.90 - Set Meal)

First thing to give credit is the portion, small or moderate diners could opt this
 for sharings of two pax

D' Grill Black Pepper Chicken Chpp + Drinks
(RM 15.90 - Set Meal)
Grilling is fairly nice and again, fries are not enough for fries lover, haha!!

D' Irish Fish 'n' Chips + Drinks
(RM 15.90 - Set Meal)

The serving plate drew our attention to be frank, it's like what we could see on seafood stall when the steamed fish is served hahaha!

Fish fillet tastes moderate, plus, it is not too dry to consome, you may give a try on it.

In overall, Coffee D is a place for quiet and peaceful dining moment with your beloved ones, I suppose. The choices of food is quite limited and we don't find much interesting in a whole upon our dining. However, you may consider to make a visits on your own for the sake of calming dining environment.

You could save the location for your own convenience.

Summary: (Scaling Point: 0 - lowest; 5 - highest)

Price: 3.5/5 ( Wallet-friendly meal )
Taste: 2.5/5 ( Fair in overall ) 

Dining Ambience: 4/5 ( Best for diners look for peaceful dining experience )

Vehicle Parking: 2.5/5 ( Shop lots along the street operate for both day time and night time) 

Business Hour: Mondays to Sundays, 12.30pm till 11.30pm ( Closed on Tuesday alternate week )

Address: 15, Jalan Penjara Lama, Pekan Cina, 05000, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Contact: 04-7310645
Facebook Page: Coffee D

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VLOG 01 - My Thoughts of Working (During This Semester Break)

I'll let the short vlog speaks all.
Currently getting sick (as you would notice on the video) yet it doesn't stop me to update my blog.


 I hope you enjoy watching, thank you!

Humble Review: Toastea Coffee @ Summerton, Bayan Indah, Penang

'Walao eh, the weather is freaking hot these days. I even sweat a lot while enjoying my kopi.'

'Aiya, what to worry, go chill yourself with a cuppa at StarB or CoffeeB la, easy.'

'Bo lui la, one cup from there equals to a meal for two at hawker stalls liao you know'

'True pun la.'

'Aiya, those aneh modern eh kopi, I drink liao also beh satisfy, old style kopi suit me more lo.'

'Aneh kuan ah... ehh, I know there's a coffee shop nearby Queensbay, the kopi quite reasonable one, ngam you'

'Really bo? Don't say lie leh. How much?'

'Lie to you zomik? Got air cond somemore. RM 2.50 for a cup of kopi, beh pai ma hor?'

'Ok wor. Open till what time?'

'Midnight ahh, don't play play, business beh pai also.'

'Kia la, what time you free? Ki lim kopi!'

I hope you get to learn a little about Toastea Coffee based on the frictional Hokkien language conversation of typical Penang Lang (Penangites) before further readings on my humble review as followed.

Precisely sloganed as Prepare to Get The New Taste of Old Memory? , Toastea Coffee opens the door for patrons to dine in from as early as 7 in the morning till 12am. The handcrafted old-school coffee is the signature in the house where coffee lovers could have agreeably sipping of theirs in the air-conditioning coffee place. To have some food to fix your cravings, there are also a number of them readily to be served upon your order.

Being one of the popular food from the pork-free menu in the coffee shop,

Toastea Coffee would fix your cravings on curry chicken at anytime.

As one of the tenants at Summeton, Toastea Coffee owns an unit of shop lot ideally for a place to have quick meal or meetings or even to spend a high tea time (Muslims-friendly)
The aroma of coffee is expectedly excites our nostrils right on our first step into the coffee shop.

The menu is embedded on the cabinet of roughly a foot below the ceiling. Toastea Coffee runs self-service on taking order whereas food servings are on them.

The men in black on the left is one of the shop owners who is also the barista.

 Let's see the order for two for a quick lunch break.

Hot Coffee (RM2.50-ala carte)

This is apparently the popular and signature cup in the house. 

Being an average coffer addict, it tastes mild where texture is light and thin.
(So you woundn't get muak or jelak on it)
  In overall, it is well-balanced in terms of the harmony of texture and flavour.

Curry Chicken with toast ( RM 8.90)

We chose toast instead of rice to have a lighter intake. 

3 pieces of average-size cut of curry chicken are served along an exceptionally large curry gravy.

The gravy itself tastes generally rich, I think it could be better if it comes with a stronger aroma.
However, it's simply nice just to have unstoppable spoons of the gravy, just slightly mild spicy that everyone could have it anyway.

Nissin Soup Noodles with Ham & Fried Egg

 (RM 6.90 - ala carte / RM 8.90 - combo with selected drinks)

It is doubtless a big bowl of instant noodles with the add-ons of ham, egg and cut pieces of greens. 

The soup based is excellent on my dining experience.

It is not salty as I thought most of the kitchen would prepare that way whereas it's delightfully sweet to consume. I guess most of the children would love this very much.

We had French Toast (RM 4.50) to complete our meal.

The toast itself is well prepared and we enjoyed every soft bite of it.

Perhaps they could top a scoop of ice cream and makes it similar as everyone's favourite french toast from After You Dessert Cafe, Bangkok.

I will make sure for my second visit as three local delight of my all-time favourite were already sold out by the time I was there (around 1.45pm)

Porridge and Chee Cheong Fun are so much high in demand!

And according to the service crew, outsourced Nasi Lemak that arrived in the morning of 50 packs were also sold out and the second batch of 30 packs would only reach at around 2.30pm daily. Therefore, plan your visiting time just right to have yours.

Another landmark is the famous Uncle Testu Cheese Cake. Toastea Coffee is located right next to it.

Save the location for your own convenience!

Summary: (Scaling Point: 0 - lowest; 5 - highest)

Price: 3/5 (Reasonable pricing with no GST or service charges)

Taste: 3.5/5 (Contributed more by curry chicken and coffee)

Dining Ambience: 4/5 (Air-ventilation is pretty good despite the boiling water corner for coffee)

Vehicle Parking: 3/5 (Indoor parking lots are available)

Business Hour: 7am till 12am. Opens daily.

 Address: 110-1-3A, Summerton, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900, Penang, Malaysia

Contact: 012-3416678

Facebook Page:Toastea Coffee

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