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The Extraordinary of Perth – I

Recently I was offered an all expenses paid trip to visit Perth with AirAsiaX and Tourism Western Australia and I was super excited cause I didn’t think I’d have the chance to visit Australia again so soon after my trip to Brisbane exactly a year ago. It was my first time visiting Perth so I went to do some research about the place before the trip. The images that I saw online were breathtaking especially the scenery in Margaret River and Rottnest Island.

For this trip, I also get to travel with Careen, Karen a blogger fren that I dont usually talk to much but have gotten much cloer to after this trip and also Nadia.

Our flight to Perth was at 12 a.m. and we went to the airport earlier to meet up with the clients and etc.

After checking in and saying goodbye to Jo (who came to send me off =) ) we went to our boarding gate and I was super excited because we have been told that we will be traveling in Air Asia Premium Flatbed! This mean we get to have a good night’s sleep all the way to Perth and we will be ready to see what Perth has to offer.

There’s a lot of advantages to travel in AA premium flatbed such as express baggage delivery, express check-in, express boarding (bye long queues) and 40KG checked baggage allowance (more shopping yeah!).

So, after being served ~~dinner~~ supper, I fell asleep like a baby on board and all the way till the Captain announced that we have finally arrived at Perth International Airport!

So nice of the people from Tourism of WA, they arranged a minivan to pick us up at the airport and straight to our hotel to change and get ready for the day ahead!

We stayed in Be. Fremantle for the first night in Perth. Be. Fremantle is an ideal place for all types of travelers because it offers premium apartments with one, two or three-bed options. I personally love the idea of staying in an apartment because it brings back a lot of memories when I was a student in USA.

The gorgeous view right from our balcony! The location of Be.Fremantle is perfect because it’s just a short walk away from restaurants and Fremantle market!

For our first stop in Fremantle, we went to Moore & Moore Cafe for breakfast! I love the vintage interior of this cafe because every corner is a photo opportunity!

I took me a while to decide which picture to show u guys so I posted all hahaha.

Their menu is pretty interesting, so I decided to go with something that I dont really get to eat in Malaysia! I had their pumpkin mash with a few slices of pork bacon. The bacon was very crispy and the pumpkin was so sweet! I’m a big fan of the combination of sweet and salty.

After breakfast, we went to the contemporary art gallery right next to Moore cafe.

Our next stop was Fremantle Market, just a short walk from the cafe!

Fremantle Market is a place where you can find fresh local produce, and, interesting and unique food! This is also the place where you can find the famous honey cake!

That’s me and Careen looking excited!

There are over 150 stalls housed in the grand Victorian building and they are open for business every Friday, Saturday and Sunday! If you’re a person who loves experience local food and culture then this is the perfect place for you to check out!

We also took a slow walk along the South Terrace a.k.a. Cappuccino Strip because there are a lot of cafes along the street! If you’re tired of walking in the market you can check out this area for a short coffee break.

We also passed by this bookstore that you can have a blind date with a book, quite interesting le!

When it was time for lunch, we went to Bread In Common! I love the concept of this restaurant because I love bare, open and industrial design. This restaurant used to be an old Fremantle warehouse and then converted into a huge dinning area with an open kitchen!

I always want a kitchen that has marble tops and brick walls!

We ordered a few dishes to be shared between the 6 of us!

The dish that I liked the most was their lamb! It’s a MUST try! The texture of the lamb is so different from the usual dry and overcooked stuff in Malaysia. The skin was super crispy but the meat is very tender and juicy complemented with the strong acidic flavors, it’s the best lamb dish I have ever eaten!

We also tried their beef! So good to travel with frens so I can try a few different dishes!

After a satisfying lunch, we met up with a tour guide from Two Feet & a Heartbeat Walking tours to show us around Fremantle! Our walking tour started at Bread In Common and ended up at MANY 6160! The whole tour took around 1 hour and 30 min, including a stop at a beer factory which used to be a crocodile farm!

There is a lot of historical buildings in Fremantle which is why a walking tour is perfect here!

We also stopped by at the World Heritage listed Fremantle Prison. As you can see, I was sentenced for being too pretty *joke, I have nothing to say. I’m guilty as charged.

Gorgeous view from Round House.

Group pic at the beach!

Fishing Boat Harbour

A pit stop at The Little Creatures beer factory! Their draft beer is super refreshing and perfect for a sunny day!

After a long day of walking around Fremantle, we managed to catch the sunset at the beach nearby our apartment.

Our dinner was at Bather Beach House which is located right at the beach. As usual, we ordered a few dishes to share and it was a seafood feast!!

My first night in Perth wrapped up with a plate of really good fish & chips in my tummy and super cute housemates (Karen and Careen) to keep me company.

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On our 2nd day in Perth, we visited the famous Rottnest Island which is a 40 min ferry ride from Fremantle jetty! We woke up pretty early to get ready and had breakfast in the room then off we went!

We got to the jetty pretty early so we managed to take a few pictures before boarding! Coincidentally, everyone wore pastel colors on the second day!

We boarded Rottnest Express at 9.30am. I love how public transport in Australia is so punctual. There is a few optional tours for you to experience but if u prefer to walk around on your own you can just hire a bike and cycle around the island at your own pace! I will strongly recommend you guys to rent a bike because the island is HUGE and there is a lot of places to explore and take pictures.

We collected our bike the moment we arrived at the jetty! I was beyond excited because I dont have to walk and it’s always fun to cycle on an island!

Candid shot taken by Karen and this was the reason why I decided to buy a Sony A7, similar to what she was using hahhaha

Passing the railway road while cycling around Rottnest Island, it reminded me some of the scenes in The Walking Dead haha.

There was a lot of picture perfect spots but too bad we didnt have enough time to explore every single spot T__T If u ever plan to visit Rottnest please make sure you plan your day accordingly =)

Our highlight of the day was joining the Segway Tours WA in Rottnest Island!

It was my very first time riding on a Segway so I was super excited but also stressed at the same time. I have no idea how does this thing operate! I dont know whether I will be able to keep it going or not hahah. We took the Settlements Explorer tour package which includes basic training and a journey of exploration through the Thomson Bay Settlement (1 hour). I strongly recommend everyone to take this tour if you only plan to visit Rottnest for a day because this tour basically covers everything u need to see in Rottnest without having to walk or cycle!

The tour ended at the lighthouse and the view was AMAZING!!

Look at the color of the sea T___T omg I want to stay on this island when I retire haha.

It’s so so so pretty!

Picture with the lighthouse haha.

Then off we went back to return the Segways and it was time for lunch!!!

Selfie with the Segway girls before going off to lunch!

We had our lunch at Hotel Rottnest, pizza and a glass of iced Coke!

The weather was pretty hot that day so we ordered ice cream for dessert!!

We also bumped into a special guest, a quokka! They are pretty much every where on the Island and they LOVE taking selfies hahahaha.

We left the island then went to Perth City to check in to our accommodation!

We arrived at Perth City and took a short walk to our hotel. We also passed by Barrack Street where the shopping was!! Unfortunately they were all closed =( Everything closes at 5pm in Perth T_____T

We checked into Four Points by Sheraton, and it’s by far my fav stay throughout the whole trip =) The location was awesome, just 10-15 min walk to Barrack Street! The room was clean and new!

After freshening up a bit, we went to COCO’s for dinner!

The meal was delicious and satisfying! If you ever go to the restaurant remember to order their fries! I dont know why but their fries are super good, it’s super crispy and the texture is just perfect because there are no soggy fries hehe.

We ended our 2nd night in Perth by going to bed at 10pm because everyone was exhausted from exploring.

To be continued…

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April 25, 2016
#JoAndBoCooks – Spaghetti Aglio Olio & Grilled Chicken Breast

As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I started my own show to show everyone how to prepare a simple and quick healthy dish at home. Each episode is only 3-4 min and there is only a total of 6 episodes, so I thought it’s pretty hard for me to show everyone a lot of different dishes or combinations. So I decided to just create a new category in my blog, “JO AND BO COOKS” to share healthy recipes that we prepare at home in the form of blog posts, you’re very welcome =)

Yesterday we cooked aglio olio & grilled chicken breast at home because we were too lazy to go out for dinner and we have leftover ingredients at home. The thing I like about aglio olio is that it’s the easiest dish ever and the ingredients can be kept at home for a while so you dont have to rush to the supermarket the night before. Just keep them at home and cook it whenever you like!

Aglio Olio & Grilled Chicken Breast!

Ingredients:

Broccoli, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, dried chili flakes, pasta, chicken breast, Parmesan cheese (not in the picture).

Clean and cut all the vege into even pieces so they cook evenly.

Pat dry and marinate your chicken breast with salt and pepper.

Boil the broccoli and to save time, remove the vege and boil the pasta in the same pot of water with a bit of salt.

I prefer it to be a little under cooked. The secret of cooking the perfect pasta is to keep trying it hahahaha, but just take a bite, not eat a big mouthful!

Drain the pasta but remember to reserve a bowl of pasta-cooking water, u will need it to cook the sauce later! It contains starch and it will thicken the sauce later on.

Set your pasta and other ingredients aside. Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat then add garlic and cook till golden brown. Add in chili flakes, and slowly pour in the reserved pasta- water, add a bit of salt then let it boil for another 5 min or until the water is reduced by half!

Side note- If u’re adding vege like mine into the pasta, put all the vege in now and stir for 1 min.

Then turn down the heat then it’s about time to add in the pasta! Stir it a bit and make sure the pasta absorbs the sauce. Last but not least, add in Parmesan cheese and toss!

Now to pan fry the chicken breast, just make sure you put a tea spoon of oil and heat it up. Once the oil is hot, put in the chicken breast and cook for around 2- 3 min each side! Don’t poke or prod the breasts if not you will lose all the juices! You know its done when the surface is hard and then the inner layer is firm. If the surface is hard but the inner layer is still soft/squishy, cook a little longer.

There you go, the simple and healthy dinner at home!

The trick to be more healthy is to control the portion of pasta, I usually eat more vege than pasta so I can still enjoy it without feeling too stuff with carbs!

To make your meal to be even more enjoyable on a hot weather, I drink soda water with a slice of lemon and a lot of ice! This is another healthy option for those who love soda drinks but in a healthier way!

I hope you enjoy reading this =)

♥

April 15, 2016
Bobo’s Big Day Out!

If you’re following me on Dayre or Instagram you should have already known that I have recently released my own show on Reelity TV Channel on Youtube! I’ve always wondered how does it feel like to host a show, whether it will be fun or too stressful. English is not my first language and my brain always goes blank when I need to speak in front of a camera haha. When I was first offered this opportunity I wanted to reject it instantly but I’m so glad I didnt. I discussed with JO a little then he was very supportive over the whole idea, he told me to just take it and have fun. He encouraged me to do it and told me I’ll be all right. He says it’s not as hard as you think, just speak like u’re talking to ur friend, dont be pretentious as thats’s what everyone likes about u.

I was like OK, lets do it! At my first shoot I was so tense and made a lot of mistakes (well, not like I dont make mistakes now lol). I had a hard time remembering the name of the dishes and ingredients when the camera is rolling! Thank god the crew were so patient and nice haha!

OK, Let me share the 4 Ws (Why, When, What, Who) of Bobo’s Big Day Out and also some behind-the-scenes of the show!

What?

Bobo’s Big Day Out is basically a 3-4 min short video to show some of the healthy recipes that can easily be done at our kitchen and also some alternative activities you can try instead of going to the gym.

Why?

The reason why I decided to do this is mainly because I would love to share with my friends and readers how easy it is to eat healthy at home. A lot of people have the wrong concept of eating clean, they tot eating clean means eating tasteless and boring food. I have seen ppl who shars their so called “eating clean” on their Instagram and I instantly got turned off so I wont blame you guys if you have this misconception. If you’re following me on Dayre or Instagram you should know that eating clean can be very fun and satisfying! So in some of the episodes of Bobo’s Big Day Out, I decided to share with everyone what kind of healthy meals that I usually eat at home! And yes, everything can be done as long as you have a pan and a stove at home, you’re welcome!

Besides cooking, I also share some fun and relatively unknown activities that you can try in KL. Have you heard of Ultimate Frisbee or Quidditch (yes, the game in Harry Potter movies ^^)! Without this show I wouldn’t be able to experience these new activities and to share with everyone!

Who?

OK, there is 2 who in this question. 1 st will be who are the crew? They are the very talented and professional people behind Reelity TV! I’m so glad that I have them onboard. They are very professional and patient when it comes to the shoot. All I need to do on the shooting day is to make sure I look good and they will handle the rest! The bonus part is that I dont have to spend 100 hours to edit the video, YAHOOO!

Who were my special guests in some of the episode? Dont even need to ask because first person who came to my mind was Jo (my personal eat clean chef ) and also CityGal from KampungBoyCityGal! I love how KBCG always make cooking look so easy and effortless hahaha, give them whatever ingredients they will serve u something amazing! I strongly suggest u all to try the Lemon rice recipe that Citygal cooked in my show!

When?

The first episode of Bobo’s Big Day Out was released 2 months ago (sorry I’m only telling you guys now T_T). Currently there is a total of 5 episodes that have already been released on Reelity TV Youtube Channel. The air time of my remaining episodes are every other Friday!

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxUt693lXgQ&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&index=5&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

1st Episode

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2nd Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzASbKdqabI&index=3&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

3rd Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2VnzOHtr34&index=2&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

4th Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTLP65NeRqA&index=1&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

5th Episode

Here are the episodes that are already out now, you can watch it on youtube =)

Behind The Scenes!

I always get the ingredients that I need the day before the shoot!

My first time putting on a mic hahaha

All of the cooking episodes were done in my small kitchen… Like I said, as long as u have a pan and a stove you’re good to go!

This is how the actual shoot looks like hahaha. Can you spot Babyboy standing next to me hahhaa

Jo took this super cute picture of babyboy being my loyal audience lol.

As for the activities, I did archery tag

I also did fencing which I really enjoyed!!

Then kickboxing!!! My super favorite le!

And Fly Yoga!

Last but not least Ultimate Frisbee!!!

The super fun coach, Ben from Ultimate Frisbee!

Coincidentally my fren was the trainer for Fly Yoga!

I am done shooting all the episodes last weekend and there will be a total of 12 episode so now we just need to wait for the episodes to air hehee. Overall, I found it really fun and I have finally learned how to be natural/casual in front of the camera!! I still need to practice on my talking tho LOL. Besides that, I also get to experience some activities that I would have never had a chance to try such as Ultimate Frisbee and Quidditch!

You guys can find out more from the videos, so remember to subscribe and watch all the videos!!

Thanks for the support!!!

♥

April 12, 2016
PUPA DOT SHOCK

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Last week I was invited by SASA to attend PUPA Dot Shock Make Up event at IOI City Mall. It was my forth time there at IOI City Mall and I still managed to get lost in the mall for a while hahaha. The purpose of the makeup event was to introduce to us and you girls the new limited edition Dot Shock range of make-up products by PUPA, a leading make-up brand in Italy since 1974!

I got there slightly early so I get to walk around at SASA and check out PUPA Dot Shock limited edition cosmetics before everyone did hehe.

I also get to choose the perfect seat for perfect lighting and mirror lol.

These are the cute little things that greeted me at my seat.

While waiting for everyone I took the chance to camwhore and also play with the range a little!

Don’t you just love how cute the packaging is! I’m in love with the DOT SHOCK EYESHADOW PALETTE and also the DOT SHOCK BLUSH! PUPA Dot Shock collection is inspired by the elegance of polka dots in the 30s style and perfectly matches a palette of fresh and modern colors. I love the color combination of orange and pink because they shout feminine and energetic!

I also get to hang out with Jessica at the event!

And also Jessie!!

Coincidentally 3 of us wore pastel colors on the day!

The launch started with Pupa International Makeup Artist, Mr. Giorgio Forgani showing us how to achieve a perfect makeup look by using Dot Shock cosmetic. He also shared a few useful tips with us such as, for perfect looking eyelashes, make sure to use his Zig Zag (moving your brush like you’re writing Z) method to achieve longer and more voluminous looking eyelashes.

After the makeup demo we also get to try out the collection! Here I’m trying on Dot Shock balmy gloss in pink beauty! Super love how it’s shiny and not sticky!

Final touch up before I started my selfie marathon lol

I’m a sucker for PINK nail polishes so I tried out the matt effect on the spot!

Group pic with the ladies because everyone looks perfect after trying out Dot Shock cosmetic!

Another pic with YY, my new blog manager =)

What’s a cosmetic launch without a photobooth!!!

And also dessert table that’s all pink and orange!

Last but not least, thanks to SASA for the invitation and the awesome goodie bag!

You can now check out PUPA Dot Shock Limited Edition collection in any SASA near you!

♥

March 30, 2016
Dont Be That Person At the Gym

As usual, we went to the gym yesterday and bumped into a few ignorant pieces of shit so they inspired me to share today’s title. Waw the list goes on and on when I start discussing with Jo this topic.

The top 7 people that I find very annoying at the gym!

1- Those who don’t put the equipment back to its original place especially those who use the dumbbells at the free weight section! By simply throwing them on the floor and leaving without even caring if he/she is acting like a piece of shit. I give u a 👏 *golf clap

2- Those who talk super loud with their friends. I understand sometimes the music can be a little too loud but u don’t have to shout lo, I’m not interested into ur car, ur girl or ur money la, ok? Just keep ur mouth shut and do ur workout. Don’t act like u’re in a mamak or in a market la.

3- Those who takes forever to complete a set of workout especially when they don’t realize there is a queue waiting to use the same machine. I understand u need a little break between each sets but taking more than 5 min break is just too ridiculous la. Everyone is paying the same $ as u and u don’t own the machine ok! Just get things done and leave!

4- Those who play with their phone. Yupe, the title explains it all. There are people would like to use the rack, bench, machine that u have been sitting on for 15 min or so while u’re playing with ur damn phone chatting, FB-ing or Instagram-ing. If u don’t know yet, there is an area for you to rest and play with ur phone, it’s called a lounge area with a sofa. You’re welcome ☺️

5- Those who have no idea what they r doing. Ok, this one is quite subjective, but it annoys me. I’m talking about those who try to use every single machine in the gym but have no idea what they r doing. Most of them are newbies or new to the branch, they literally just walk around at the gym. Example, that day I saw a skinny girl go to every machines and she spends less than 2 min at each machine. Imagine ran for 1 min then move to back machine and do 5 times then leave 😒 lost……….

6- Mirror Selfie freaks. JO told me the other day he saw a guy set his camera on a dumbbell just to take pic of him posing at the bar rack machine. Using dumbbell as a tripod le! This one win liao lor! Actually it’s ok if u do it when there is not a lot of ppl around because I do it too lol but when there is a queue waiting at ur machine u don’t la! Be respectful ma…

7- One more to the list! Those guys who hogging 2,4 and 6 kg dumbbells. Bro, why do u need 2 and 4 kg dumbbells o??? U’re training ur fingers issit? Don’t lift like a girl la. There was once I saw this guy hogging a 4kg dumbbells and I need it to complete my set so I walked to him and ask *pointing at 4kgs Hi, sorry do u need these? He says Yes! I then replied 4 kgs wor? Then he says Yea! I was like Ok =.=

Then I saw him using it to do his shoulder routine I was like WTF? Even I started with 4 kgs le omg.

I went to google annoying ppl at the gym meme and saw this lol. Ok la, ppl might find me and Jo annoying too cox we do the same routine together on alternative days. But we don’t drink water together like in this pic lo. Hahahhaah

My every week routine goes like this,

-Monday, Wednesday and Friday usually I will do Kayla BBG 2.0

– Tuesday and Thursday I do back and shoulder with Jo

– I try doing abs workout everyday after my usual routine if I’m not too tired or it’s not too late.

I went to the gym the other day with full makeup on cox I attended an event before that. When I was at the gym people gave me a weird and judging stares lol. Neh, I found this meme hahahaa.

Well, I guess that’s all I have for now! It’s all based on what I have experienced la but if u have more, please feel free to share with me or us!

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March 21, 2016