Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Taking Small Steps To Declutter & Selling Things Away | My Journey to Declutter

For these few months, I have been decluttering and selling things I don't need anymore. Although my blog post I usually cover cafes and places I've been, I thought I will jot down on the things I sold or giveaway, so that I can look back and see what I had bought....and eventually sold (and sharing the stories behind those things I acquired & my thoughts on 'what the heck' was I thinking when I got these)

For this post, I thought I will write down how I came about getting these postcards. When I was studying in Australia many moons ago....I love to buy postcards, especially to places that I've been to.  The wooden postcard is perhaps my favourite because it was actually a gift before my graduation. I actually had a lot more but gave some of it away through the years. I still look at these postcards from time to time, before putting back into one of my 'safe-keep' boxes. 


Fast forward to 2019....this year I decided I should try selling some of the things that I don't use anymore...which includes these postcards. After a few weeks putting these up on an auction listing, I was able to sell it off.  I do feel sentimental about it but felt that someone will have more use of these than me. If you're wondering how much I got for selling these.....I actually sold it for RM30....with free postage 😆😅 


The same applied to the uncirculated coin set which was given to me as well. Unfortunately, I do not collect coins so I was glad that there's a buyer who collects these. 


I have so much more to get rid of so I'll be updating more posts that are similar to these. Sometimes when I look back at all the things I bought....I wondered why did I get them in the first place? Was it due to impulse purchase? Or was it due to pressure to impress someone? Well...let just say that this year I had pretty much stopped buying things....unless it's things which are work-related or something that I really need...rather than want. Will write more in my next few posts. 



Monday, July 22, 2019

Pancake & Coffee at Coffee Stain by Joseph @ Solaris Dutamas | Publika


There is nothing better than having a cup of coffee and dessert after a meal.  Buddy & I took a short walk after having our brunch at Pan & Tamper and headed to Coffee Stain.


There's a signboard featuring their Golden Boba pancake outside their cafe. Looks like Boba is in a trend nowadays. 


Their breakfast on the menu looks good 😁


The picture looks pretty appetizing, don't they?



We came here for their dessert so it took a while for us to decide because there were so many choices (would like to order 2 but my friend was a bit full after our brunch)


As always, I must have daily dosage of coffee.


 Ordered their Latte Machiatto...


....while my friend has the Brown Sugar Cold Brew LatteI usually prefer hot coffee over cold drinks (not sure why). Tried a sip of her drink and it's so refreshing when drinking on a hot humid day. Regardless I still prefer my smooth and milky flavor of a latte. 


The pancake on their menu looks tempting so we ordered a plate of Japanese Souffle Pancake to share, with an additional top-up of mix berries. 


I missed the pancake I had in Japan so I tried shaking the pancake to see if it moves 😆


Although I shouldn't' compare to the one I had in Japan, this considered the next best thing 😁


I will be back again for their Big Breakfast as well as trying out their boba drinks in my next visit. 


Coffee Stain by Joseph
D4-G3-01, Jalan Dutamas 1,

Solaris Dutamas, 
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 03-6211-2022

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Brunch at Pan & Tamper @ Solaris Dutamas | Publika

It's a treat whenever I get to meet up buddy for brunch during the weekends. Buddy came over on a Saturday afternoon and picked me up from my place and head straight to 'Pan & Tamper' for brunch. 


Simple, bright & cozy cafe interior design.


Pan & Tamper Menu below
(Click the picture for bigger image)


Organic Chamomile Tea & Latte for drinks.


Quinoa & Cauliflower Fried Rice for buddy....


...and Big Breakfast for myself.


In the end, buddy & I ended up ordering dishes that are familiar to us rather than trying a new dish. Guess nothing change for the 2 of us when we're together 😅


Check out Pan & Tamper at Publika.



Sunday, June 30, 2019

SABAR Grilled Set at "Sabar" (Japan Food Town) @ Wisma Atria, Orchard Road

I was in Singapore for work and decided to have my dinner at Sabar. This restaurant was recommended by my friend who is residing in Singapore. The restaurant is quite hidden at the corner of Japan Food Town at Wisma Atria.


Order their Sabar Grilled Set.
 For other dishes, you can check out their menu here.


This set is worth ordering. It comprised of 1 saba fish, 2 pieces of salmon belly, and 1 large squid; also includes 2 bowls of rice and 2 cups of tea. The set is enough to feed 3 to 4 people in my opinion (just top-up rice for additional people).


The grilled salmon belly was cooked just right so the fish remained tender and buttery. 
I love the grilled squid which was cooked to near perfection, and it's chewy in every bite 😋


The grilled Torosaba fish here was flavorful and the skin was crispy.



I find the prices for this set really reasonable (Nett price which included service charge & GST). Great deal for fresh and authentic Japanese seafood. I will definitely come back when I take a trip to Singapore end of the year 😁


Sabar
435 Orchard Road, 
#04-50 Japan Food Town, 
Wisma Atria, Singapore 238877
Contact: +65 6262 3453
Business Hours: 11.30am-10.30 pm daily