SLU Funniest Home Video

Sitting in front of my laptop, having no idea what to do even with the laptop on, as all the Stephen Chow's movies downloaded to my laptop already watched many times. Browse my laptop to see what other intersting things I have, and finally I found collection of another type of funny videos. I think these clips should be rated SLU (Siao Langs' United) funniest home video.



No doubt, this one should be in the list, maybe not so funny but the great new phyton dance should be promoted.

No comment on this one, just have no idea till now what this girl was doing. Another question I have, did she bring her eyes out that day?

Broken CD?? Please turn on speaker while watching this clip. I first thought the cam has problem or my media player gets virus. Again, this clip is not editted or added in any remix thingy. He says it 4 times!

See the poor guy can only shake his head, another good example of disagree but commit.

This clip must be promoted, I am not sure about the name of the performance. Is it a dance? I personnally saw someone can do as well, left right left right like marching some more, but too bad, not recorded.

Models of the year! I am not sure the girl is slower or the guy is too fast. See when she puts her hand on his shoulder.

This is the Malaysia version of Brokeback Mountain, taken in Villa Dxxlia of Cameron Highlands.

And finally, BONUS! This is not a clip. But I think is equally nice and popular as the clips above. The purpose/function of the T shirt still remain mystery and discussed until today.

Seriously, guys, when is the next trip for the next SLU Funniest Home Video?

Recommending P.Payar

I went to Payar for 2 dives yesterday and here's what I think about Payar.

Let's start with a little bit intro about Payar. Payar is in between Langkawi and Penang. It's a marine park which means it's protected by Malaysia law. Well, marina park is just a name, luckily Payar has a dedicated officer there who really care about the park. Therefore, you get a marine park that really live up to the name.

So why Payar. First, it's the nearest place to Penang where you can see not-so-polluted water. On average the visibility is good enough for you to see the bottom of the sea from the platform. It takes about 2 hours ferry ride from Penang Port to Payar and the crews are very friendly and helpful.

Secondly, fishes, there are a lot of fishes there, and a lot types of fishes too. Although the visibility is not as good as those islands off east coast of peninsular, but when it comes to fishes, Payar beats them all.

Thirdly, it's pretty free and easy, with buffet lunch provided. You just need to bring along your swimming attires or diving equipments. Apart from wet suit, all other diving equipment can be rent from there. For snorkeling, life jacket and mask/snorkel/fins are provided.

Now talk about the weak points. 2 hours journey to Payar means you have to spend 4 hours to and fro, it's not a short trip and definately a killing point for people with seasickness. Bathroom is not enough, only 4 bathroom on the platform and you have to Q for your turn when it's about time to go back (note: shampoo/soap are not allowed there). The foods are not so tasty as well, but since that's the only option I have there, I didn't complain much. :P

For me, it's a nice place to go for a one day trip. But not too often... :P

坊太与你: Chilled Oreo Cheesecake

I had made this recipe more than once, and everytime it turns out beautifully with consistent taste. The texture of this cheesecake is smooth and light, and less stodgy than New York Cheesecake. Overall it isn't too sweet but from time to time you will be on cloud nine when you get a bite on the scattered Oreo, and on the Oreo crust that is good even if you eat it on its own.

The best thing that I found on this recipe is, it requires minimum cooking time but you will still get a masterpiece that amazes your peers as it doesn't involve any baking that usually takes hours to cool down before sending it into the refrigerator.

Chilled Oreo Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Crust:

220 g whole Oreo

120g melted butter

Filling:
100g sugar
8 egg yolks
500g cream cheese
22g gelatine powder dissolved with 100ml of hot water
300ml whipped cream
50g cooking chocolate
1 packet of Oreo sandwiches

Yield: A 9" cake that feeds 12 stomachs

Method:

For crust:
1. Blend the whole Oreo in a food processor until it assembles fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, simply place the cookies into a large clean plastic bag, seal it up and crush them by rolling a pin over the bag.
2. In a bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs with melted butter until all the crumbs take on a wet appearance.
3. Press the mixture into a 9" round springform tin. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 mins until the base is firm.

For filling:
1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar lightly over a pot of simmering water. Make sure that the base of mixing bowl doesn't touch on the water. Whisk until the texture becomes thick and lighter in colour.
2. Beat cream cheese on low until smooth and creamy. Pour in the melted gelatine mixture and mix evenly with a spatula.
3. Pour the whisked egg yolk into the cream cheese mixture gradually and mix till evenly combined.
4. Fold in whipped cream.
5. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared base, lay oreo cookies on top of the filling and pour the remaining mixture on top.
6. Mix 2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture with melted chocolate and spoon it on top of the cheesecake. Use a skewer to swirl it into marble effect.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for more than 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Normally the price of a cake will skyrocket when it's tagged with a "cheese" word. Try this homemade cheesecake that doesn't need an oven, which you probably need to spend only half of the money that you spend on any store-bought cheesecake.

PDC 1 - 0 Motorolla

Today is a day to remember. It's been like 2 years since I join the PDC football maniacs to play football. We played quite a few of friendy games with other company but sadly, a draw was the best we ever had. But not after today. Against the mighty Motorolla team, we scored in the opening minutes and we had a clean sheet. Kudos to Cheah Z who scored the goal and Han Sing for guarding the goal so well. Not to forget all other players who show the character.
Now that we've won one... we are hunger for more... Glory glory PDC!!!

抬頭往前走

人, 在受傷的時候. 往往是最容易受到感觸.
一句平時再普通的歌詞, 忽然間好像在述說著你我的結局.
一幕再平常不過的畫面, 忽然間好像再重演著我們最開心的日子.
一個平凡的動作, 又勾起了曾相識的回憶.
記憶猶新, 但感覺已在那遙遠的地方.
地方可以重遊, 事情可以重擬, 但結局已不能刪改.
就讓那往事如相簿般上鎖吧! 是好或坏都已成過去.
更好的再一次總會在前方等著你.

Star watching - Sagittarius

If you found the Scorpio after reading the previous blog, then it should be easy for you to find the Sagittarius. It is now at the same location where the Scorpio was last month. Here's how it looks like.

Try to look for The Teapot first as they are those brighter stars in the constellation. Then slowly link the stars together.

If you have a binocular, The Sagittarius is very fun to watch as a narrow but bright strip of the Milkyway runs through it. It's the light blue colour strip in this picture. Apart from that, M6, M7 and M8 are very easy to be spotted with a binocular. 10x50 is a sufficient to see them and some other fainter clusters around. It's possible to see them with naked eyes but you will need a very clear sky and very dark surrounding.

I'm yet to see the whole constellation as the weather wasn't good enough for this few weeks. Although I had spotted The Teapot in a few past watching session. Anyway, the Sagittarius will be around for some months onwards and it's impossible for me to miss this interesting constellation.

Next: Capricornus

坊太与你: Char Siew Chicken with Chicken Buttered Rice

Char Siew chicken served with chicken rice is such a common food pairing which you can find in almost any kopitiam in Penang. Eating them is such a pleasure that they blend so harmoniously on your tongue, with the perfect proportion of sweetness and saltiness. The recipe is too applicable as chicken wing marinates for BBQ (which will crown you the name Chicken Wing King/Queen I gurantee).

Char Siew Chicken with Chicken Buttered Rice

Ingredients:

Char Siew chicken:
2 fresh chicken breast fillet
30g chopped garlic
30g chopped ginger
50g sweet Taucheow
30ml honey
3tbsp oyster sauce
30g sugar
1/4 tbsp five spice powder

Fragrant Buttered Rice:
1 cup Thai fragrant rice
25g butter
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 tsp crushed ginger
2 pcs pandan leaves
1.5 cup chicken stock
1/2 tsp salt

Yield: feeds 2 stomachs

Methods:

Char Siew Chicken:
1. Marinate the chicken with oyster sauce, sugar and five spice powder. Cover with cling wrap and keep in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.

2. Saute chopped garlic and ginger in some oil till fragrant. Add sweet taucheow and honey. Mix well and simmer for 1 min.

3. Pour the gravy on the surface of the chicken (on a baking tray).

4. Roast in oven at 160°C for 20 to 30 mins until the meat is cooked in the caramelised sauce.

5. Serve with chicken buttered rice.

Chicken Buttered Rice:

1. Rinse and drain fragrant rice.

2. Saute garlic and ginger with butter in a pot.

3. Add chicken stock, pandan leaves and salt.

4. Pour the mixture onto the rice in a rice cooker and cook as usual.

5. Serve with Char Siew Chicken.

If you think that those those instant bottled Char Siew sauce makes no difference than this, I can only tell you that you are so wrong. Trust me, spend a little more time and I assure you that you will dream of yourself chopping Char Siew at your own Char Siew stall after you eat this dish.