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  • Day 1 in New Orleans

    I have finally decided to blog about my trip. There was one point where I felt too lazy to blog, but I also want to make sure I keep my promise.

    So here I am, blogging about my trip to New Orleans.

    I have to learned to pack wisely, I always over pack stuff. This time I checked in a big luggage and 2 carry ons.

    Hi, New Orleans. So Day One was basically just spending time in the airport, in the flight and checking- in and settling down.The first thing I did as we landed in New Orleans, I took out my phone and checked the weather. Surprisingly, it was quite cold around, 8-10 Celsius during the day. I didn’t bring any winter coats, not even a jacket that could keep me warm. Well, at least it was sunny.

    I was quite satisfied with my hotel room and service. It wasn’t far away from everything, in fact it was right in the heart of the French Quarter.

    After changing into something warm, we headed down to the main party street. It was already full of people walking around with drinks in their hands.

    Beads were all over the place when we got there.

    I was freezing while walking down the street, the wind was quite strong and chilly.

    We headed to the French Market to have lunch.

    After an hour of waiting, our food was finally here. Their famous fried chicken and gumbo. It was the best fried chicken I have ever had, juicy and crispy. Southern people love fried food, thats why they have the best fried chicken =D

    After lunch, we went to take a walk around the market.

    They were selling all kinds of mask, they weren’t cheap. The cheapest one was around 90 usd, thought I could get one as souvenir.

    Then we headed back to Bourbon street for more beads!

    Some bar decorate their balcony to attract more people.

    All the balconies were full of people, and they were those who were giving out free beads!

    You can try to asking for beads by doing what I’m doing in this picture, or you can do something more fun… such as showing your tits. If you’re asking for beads from guys, they will normally ask you to show them ur boobs. If you’re too shy to do so you can try asking for beads from ladies. I’m talking about aunties here not girls because girls will normally ask you to flash too.

    It took me one whole day to learn how to catch a strand of beads without hurting my thumb.

    After 20 minutes of beads hunting.

    40 minutes…

    The end of the day… *proud*

    Next time if you’re planning to go over to New Orleans for Mardi gras, make sure you learn how to hold a girl up on your shoulders or sit on the shoulders of your man for more BEADS beforehand.

    We ended the day watching the parade, and catching beads, and freezing ourselves.

  • An unexpected e-mail

    Hi, Bobo Stephanie!
    I work for American Apparel and I just wanted to let you know that your photos were chosen to be featured in The LOOKBOOK.nu Lookbook by American Apparel, which is our first print collaboration ever with LOOKBOOK.nu.
    It is a 64-page miniature booklet that includes some of our favorite photos on LOOKBOOK.nu with AA items. As a contributor for this booklet, I wanted to send you a copy (along with a 25% online shopping discount code).
    Let me know what address I can ship it to and I can have it sent it this week. And the lookbook will also be available online and in-stores globally within the next two weeks, if you want to get a few more copies.
    Thanks so much for being a part of this,and let me know if you have any other questions!
    Michelle
    Michelle Lemay
    American Apparel

    Big thank you to American Apparel and Lookbook.nu for this great opportunity.

    I seriously cant wait till it gets here.

  • Chinese New Year 2010

    After reading CNY entry form my Bff’s blog, I got motivated to blog about my last CNY in The States.

    As usual we always have our reunion dinner on the 30th aka New Year’s eve in Jon and frens’ place. Jon and Jo were the chefs of the day, they cooked, they prepared and they bought everything. As you all know that I’m going back to Msia for good in May, I’m pretty excited about it (倦鸟归巢). After 3 years staying here, I kinda miss everything back home. I miss celebrating important or special events with my family, I miss my small kampung. So I have made my final decision to head home right after our finals. If you’re curious I’ll definitely bring Nachoman home with me.

    Ok back to my original topic…

    Here are all the ingredients used tat day.

    I was on my laptop the whole day while they were busy cooking.

    I felt bad, so I walked into the kitchen and ask if they needed help. Well, obviously the answer was nope, so I took pictures of them cooking instead.

    Preparing the sauce for  lao sheng.

    I was assigned to cook rice, 8 cups of rice.

    Jo’s homemade Lao Sheng.

    I went back to my seat and continued surfing the net.

    I’m a very traditional person when it comes to Chinese New Year, I always wear red on the eve and first day of New Year.

    Then Bega came over early for dinner, so we camwhored.

    Jo preparing Lao Sheng…

    The final result of homemade Lao Sheng.

    Looked like those Lao Sheng that they sell back in M’sia.

    Boys being boys… Kept staring at the TV for some basketball match that was showing on the day.

    Posed for the camera and then started to Lao… The higher the better.

    It tasted exactly the same as the one I had back home.

    Bega and I.

    Super yummy fried ribs cooked by Jo

    Spicy Shrimps cooked by Yenni

    Lotus, peanuts and ribs soup by Jo

    Rice cooked by Me *damn proud*

    Mushrooms and Vege cooked by Jon

    Steamed fish cooked by Jon

    Steamed Chicken and bbq pork cooked by Jon

    My personal chef

    Yenni and I

    Everyone was super satisfied with all the food.

    After the dinner the boys got sucked back into the basketball match again…

    After cleaning all the dishes, we started our usual activity- Poker. We finished the day at around 4am playing cards. My reunion dinner in The States is really sweet and warm, they made me feel like home. Thanks for all the company and laughter, nothing compared to a simple and sweet dinner I had that night with all my close friends.

  • Happy Birthday !!!

    Picture credit to my birthday girl

    Happy happy Birthday to my beloved BFF aka Zoe

    Im sorry I couldn’t celebrate your special day with you but I will make it up to you once Im back, k??

    We have been friends for almost 3 years now and I will never forget what happened on the first day we met, I’m sure you too.

    Nail, Train, green peas and the japanese drama…

    They make me think of you ever since.

    Thank you for  being there for me when I need someone to talk to and for the same I will always be there for you when u need me.

    I’m pretty sure u already had a memorable birthday back in Msia

    but,

    make sure you leave a little space from your “memorable birthday” memories for me and bega, so that we can fill it up with another memorable birthday celebration with you when we’re back.

    ok I will just cut it short, dont want to be so bo ma like aunty T.T

    Lots of hugss and Kisses for you my birthday girl.

    ♥♥♥