Hello 2014!

OKay; At first, I thought we wouldn't made it to have this unplanned hang out but yes we did. Both of us had food earlier and in sudden, we got bad tummyache. We were planning to go out at 7'ish but ended up at around 8.30'ish and these were totally unplanned destinations. We wanted to hang out at the nearby areas as lots of the roads got blocked and we were just too lazy to stuck in the traffic. So we decided to hang out at PIK and glad, the road was so smooth! 

The most awaited day has arrived; I'm a way too excited for this year to begin. 2013 was the toughest year I had gone through as an individual and us, as team player. It wasn't about the relationship matters but hey, just forgot about that. We made it, we passed it through and we celebrated with tons of joy! We never know how strong we really are until we went through it and suddenly, we were like "eh? what? we passed them? O yea! It's party time!" 

I guess, this is the BEST welcoming year I ever had despite all of us hated the dinner we had. It was not about the price but the taste is really hmm yeah! Especially my food; I had no idea what they tried to impress; like the worst ever! ha-ha-ha! But then I had a good desert but that make me missed Hui Lau San even more.

We were having great time until 3 am ish and the rain was getting harder but gosh, it was really great moments. I mean none of us got drunk or whatsoever, but you know seeing the fireworks, drinking few bottles of beer (well, I didn't) with Hookah, laughter and great music just made you love each moment you were there. 

Have you written yours 2014 resolutions? because I haven't. I have tons of them in my mind that kept running the past few days but my laziness made me lazy and later forget to write. Goodnight everyone and Let's living life to the fullest in 2014 :D! 

My Christmas!

Ho-Ho-Ho! Rejoice everyone, Christmas has arrived and all of us were so excited for the food fiesta. We also had early Christmas dinner few days back and today, we also had another food fiesta at Tania's house. I hope and I pray, next year, I can host this christmas party at our house. Lately, I'm not in the mood of using my sony especially when it's indoor; I'm tired of the ISO and the yellowish images. Although, I changed the settings, yet their yellow colors are quite dominant. Sometimes, I feel like buying new digital camera but I haven't found the good ones. Eh? Why the christmas topic goes out of line? LOL!

We had a great christmas celebration with super happy tummy especially me from morning - night but the traffic after lunch time is more than just horrible. It took for more than 3 hours to Central Park where  supposedly, it only take 45 minutes (with traffic). It was such a disaster and gosh, i had no idea where I got my strength to drive for that long when I didn't even sleep at night. I stayed awake until 7.30am that later had two hours quick nap before feeding my tummy with yummy food.

My Christmas food fiesta started at 6.30am when my mom asked me to drive her to the street market nearby and continued with having early breakfast! Having noodles as breakfast is a normal thing in here especially for the chinese people; Basically, indonesian eats heavy food for breakfast. I told mom, their noodle is good and glad she likes it! I love the taste of their clear soup!

Here we go.... the delicious food festival that made me felt like it's christmas time! Thank you tania and her awesome family who made delicious food! Both of us (well, I'm sure everyone) really love the food   and the desert too! 

 

And random few photos from our pre-christmas dinner 

 

Movie Review : 47 Ronin

We LOVE it! Mr. Gwumpieh didn't expect the movie to be this good, but well, as I saw the reviews from my friends and from IMDB, I won't mind to watch! This maybe my most favorite film of Keanu and gosh, If only, he was the one who did the Last Samurai, how awesome would the movie even be.

Ronin is samurai without a master so does that clear out the whole story? Basically, their master is killed due to one who wanted to take the empire and he was being poisoned by a witch. And these 46 Ronin and that later the outsider is fully considered as a Ronin, did a rebellion one year before their master's daughter wedding. The story is obviously predictable from the first 15 minutes or less, but it's the making of the movie that made it great.

The beautiful sceneries of Japan that we haven't seen or barely seen yet which I thought it's much more beautiful than the Hobbit's settings. Then the ways the movie is directed and narrated is just flawless. The actions are pretty good, just as how I wanted them to be although it could have been added a little more cruelty as you know how fearless samurai's were. But everything is just balanced and it's entertaining enough. It gets you excited and wants to see the fighting scenes more and deeper. 

IMDB rated as 7/10, but I truly enjoyed the movie and won't be mind to watch it again; so I give it 8.5/10. At one moment, you would be distracted by the fights, but the sceneries made you just wanted to go there right at that moment; it's beautifully done. It's been a while since I watched a good action movie especially throughout 2013! So 47 Ronin will be one of my 2013 action's movie favorites.

Movie Review : Dhoom 3

Oups! I forgot to post this movie review after we watched it. Basically, this movie is kind of like, a way too different than how the previous Dhoom movies have been portrayed. Dhoom 3 is focused entirely toward the life of the famous circus's son(s), Sahir, who's Aamir Khan. The story is revolved him, his life, his life's ambitions and destructive plans. It's very entertaining especially when the chasing begun, but doesn't everyone want a lot more of the chasing scenes rather than the story telling about the character's personal life? We are watching Dhoom because we love those moments where the bikers are showing off their talents, just like how Fast & Furious is. At least that's why I watched Dhoom.

Aamir khan's performances is really awesome at least I like him in here and Ghajini a lot. The character fits him perfectly and his outfits are just perfect! But other that, the movie is just a way too ordinary than the others two. The movie is definitely one man show and the cinematography is really good; some scenes are being too exaggerated and Aamir's tap dance is just will be leaving you speechless! 

There's this article about the review which I, totally agree with from India Today . I'll be giving 7.5/10 for it's entertainment, for awesome performance of Aamir Khan but for story line is very weak. It would had been totally flopped if it hadn't been because of Aamir. Weak story, limited actions and as in fact  the police roles in here are shown as very dumb people. It would just be great, if the actions are fully loaded and please don't spoilt the beauty of the story after "intermezzo", it's just you know ufff. I don't say it's crap, but It's an entertaining action movie with an awesome performance of Aamir and BMW Bike that make you just craving for owning it! Even Batman's Bike is seemed crap ha-ha-ha!

Quick Gateway : Hongkong - DAY 1

 

DAY 1 - Super Good Morning Hong Kong! We took midnight flight from Jakarta and arrived in Hong Kong at 4.30 or 5 am. I went to Hong Kong several times and to be honest, I never had an awesome experience at Hong Kong. I never really like this country but the feeling is dramatically changed right after I saw these beautiful views. Usually, I went with my mom and her family with tour and as you know went with the tours and oldies had different feelings. My mom and her sisters love to travel but the ways their traveling styles are kind of luxury in a way. So basically, this is my real first time to experience Hong Kong and with Mr. Grumpy too.

Hong Kong as I recalled, is a very hectic city and people were rushing all the times. It still does until now except a lot better.We can't wait to go back again together to explore Hong Kong more. There are still so many places we haven't been and well, next time we come, we should stay for ten days because six days weren't enough. Anyway, here is the random photos to somehow sum up on how Hong Kong's morning rituals are. As you know shop opens at above 11am, and walking in Hong Kong in the morning is just so refreshing; felt like I was in Australia for a while! miss sydney!

 

Yes, we do eat Indian food at everywhere and whichever country (or city) we go or will be going. Often in countries like Hong Kong, it's rather a bit hard to find Halal food, so Indian food is just an easy way to full your tummy for the first few days :D! We got shocked by the total we had to pay in this small restaurant at the building i forgot their name (but I know the way). But hey, later we discovered, how cheap their food are and especially the big quantities they give! It's been just forever since I had yummy Hyderabadi Biriyani; couldn't find the tasty ones in Jakarta!