Hot Jack Cafe And Pulau Sembilan Chicken Koay Teow

ANOTHER SLUMBER NIGHT...
The next evening we went to Hot Jack cafe along Jalan Pasir Puteh... This place reminded me of the coffeehouse of the yesteryears.  Nowadays they are called cafe, coffeehouse belongs to the yesteryears, the song Yesterday Once More has now become Today No More...

Back to Hot Jack food, each of us ordered a meal for our dinner, a fusion of the east and the west.  I did not feel like taking any western food and the one which looks the most eastern is my order. 

Fried Chicken Chop rice... around RM12

Spaghetti with grilled chicken RM16 or RM17... cannot remember...

And fried noodles RM7.90

So can anyone guess which one is my order after the tip above?  :)

This was for our morning breakfast... 

My favourite bowl of silky smooth Chicken Koay Teow at Pulau Sembilan coffeeshop..

Only RM5 ... best of the best!

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Dinner At Rennori Japanese Restaurant At Pengkalan Putra, Ipoh

SLUMBER OUTSIDE MY HOME...

During my younger days, teenage days to be more exact, I love to go over to my classmate's home to "slumber" during weekends.  Oh, not very often, once a blue moon only especially when there was some birthday gathering in the house and we have to stay to clean up the place when the party ended.  A few of us would squeeze into her humble room, two on the single bed and two on a floor mattress and there was no such thing as "uncomfortable..." 

Now I am older, I still love to go over to my old friend's humble home to slumber... LOL... I still go and vice versa.  On that particular evening, I went over and we had dinner at a new Japanese restaurant near her place.  It is called Rennori along Jalan Pengkalan 1, same row with Manhattan Hotel and Pengkalan 66 food court. 

My friend told me that the food is so-so but I might have a different opinion, so she said.  Anyway, I don't mind eating Japanese, my girl has already "taught" me how to enjoy the food after all these years.

Upon entering, these caught my eyes... hung up just above me.... 

Nice and quiet ambience... clean too... 

And our order began with fried garlic rice for her.... 

A Bento set which comes with a bowl of soup and fruits... 

While I had a few choices of sushi.... 

Unagi... 

I forgot what I ordered actually... 

I ordered a California roll too... 

Or was it something else... I really could not remember... 

Oh, Don't be startled...

The above food was for three persons... LOL...

And the total bill came to around RM70 plus...

Oh me, oh my.... 

Flashy Cars Everywhere: How Do They Afford Them?

These days, we’re seeing more and more big, flashy cars on the road than ever before. Just how are people affording them? Perhaps you know somebody with a flashy car yet they only have a menial job, to you’re just dying to know the secret so you can get your hands on a fancy car yourself. Let’s talk about how more and more people are driving these luxurious vehicles than ever before:

Priorities

The fact is, you may not think you have enough money for a flashy car, but people have different priorities. Somebody may value having a great car over everything else, so that’s what they prioritize when it comes to their finances. They may live in a tiny flat and eat basic food to drive around in that fancy car all day long.

Debts

Ok, there’s no denying that a large portion of the population are in debt up to their eyeballs. People will take out loans to get these fancy cars and end up paying them back for years and years to come. This option can be fine if you can truly afford it, but many people can’t and do it anyway.

Company Cars

Some people have cars included with their jobs. Vets for instance, can get not only a car but a place to live included with their job.

Leasing

Leasing can be a good option for a new car if somebody doesn’t have the money outright. It isn’t right for everybody though. The infographic below can explain this better.

Hock Kee Teochew Porridge, Medan Ipoh, Ipoh

*TEOCHEW NANG CHIAK MUIH*  (Teochew clan eat porridge)

I LOVE porridge, I grow up eating porridge, whether it is plain or cooked with chicken, pork or fish... or even frog porridge... in fact my whole family loves porridge, the reason must be from my mom who frequently cooked porridge for us when we were young.  Another main reason is that my late father is from the Teochew clan and from there, maybe my mom cook porridge very often...

My kids love porridge too.. especially cooked with peanuts and roasted pork bones.  They can eat a big portion without realizing how much they have taken... LOL...  It is no more a "poor man's meal" eating porridge nowadays, in fact eating porridge outside can be more expensive than eating a plate of "chap farn" (mixed rice) 

One evening we came to Hock Kee Teochew Porridge restaurant at Medan Ipoh... first time going there and we just ordered three dishes to go with our three bowls of white porridge. 

Teochew styled porridge... plain white soft rice.... 

Claypot Beancurd with raw egg.... 

Oh, eggs with bitter gourd... 

And minced meat with salted fish... 

Long time no take!

Three dishes with three bowls of porridge cost around RM40.

Portions are quite big so it is more than enough for us... 

Nice?

Souper Tang At AEON Kinta City, Ipoh

BUSY BUSY WEEK!

Have not been posting for the past three days..... what have I been doing, I am asking myself now.  Time really passes very fast, I wake up very early in the morning, when the sun rises, I am up... and soon, the sun sets even before my "work" is done.  There are two reasons why my chores are not done... for one, I do not manage my time well... and secondly, I have slow down, my movements are slower now... no more the fast and furious like before....

I am still taking two meals per day, one in the morning and one in the evening... and last weekend, I went for Souper Tang at AEON Kinta City.  My second visit here since September 19 which was two weeks ago.  After all the hard work, it is time to sit back and relax....

The warm lights ambiance... 

Something vegetarian here... 

And not-vegetarian dish... 

Desserts is Cold Tau Foo Far... 

With the Black Syrup.... 

Porridge with lots of dried scallops... 

A very pricey dinner indeed.. 

Great Friday Sales At AEON Kinta City, Ipoh

UNEXPECTED SPENDING...

Shortly after dinner last night, we took a walk at AEON Kinta City with intention to walk off some calories and that was it.  Never expected yours truly to "fall into temptation" upon walking into Jaya Jusco.  Looks very happening the moment we entered, sales is called Great Friday and there was a 3-days sales going on.  Walked into the electrical and home department and that was where my hundreds of ringgit "flew away" ... LOL...

First hole was spend buying two bed protectors, two pillow protectors and one bedsheet.  There was an additional of 10% on top of the 70% given.  Aiyoh.. how to resist!  Walked further on, there was a few staff "making noise" with the bedsheets... banging two of them together.  Oh dear, that attracted me again cos the price was below what I usually buy.  Same brand, much cheaper... OK, buy!  Then staff recommended two charcoal pillows... normal price RM60, now RM79 for 2.... OK, Buy! 

A few steps away, something caught my eye... Khind Oven!  Been eyeing the exact one for a couple of months already, compared prices with electrical shops and online websites... and so far, here is the cheapest... RM279 where everywhere else is RM329 and over.  Ok, buy or don't buy... buy or don't buy????

Result : Bought..... 

Hope it won't become a "white elephant" in the kitchen.... 

Either that or it might trigger me to open another blog called 

Reanaclaire's Kitchen... 

LOL... 

4 Reasons Why Apps Sell Customer Data

Most apps now sell customer data. It's a way for them to make money, because this customer data is invaluable to advertisers and marketers. However, customers aren't always aware what data they're giving away, or how it's being sold. This information isn't always easy to find, but understanding how and why apps want your data will give you some clues. Looking in the privacy policy and online is a good way to uncover these facts.

Selling Data Keeps Apps Free

Free apps need to make money somehow, so they can keep the app free for users. These apps make money in several ways, including letting you pay for extra features, selling advertising space, and selling your data. It's obvious this is what an app is doing if it asks to access parts of your phone, like your calendar or your health data, when you install it. If it wants information like your birthdate before you can make an account, same thing. You should check the privacy policy in free apps to find out what they'll do with your data.

Customer Information Is Useful for Tailored Advertising

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Ever wondered how apps like Facebook and Amazon know to advertise something right after you've been searching for that thing on the internet? They collect your data, and advertisers are able to send ads your way. To some, it seems invasive, and that makes sense. Ultimately, advertisers are trying not to waste money putting ads in front of people who don't want to see them. So, an app selling your data helps an advertiser know exactly which ad to place in front of you. You can always restrict permissions, so these apps don't have access to certain information.

Businesses Offer Demographic Information to Advertisers

Before the internet and smartphones, advertisers only had general demographic information, like generational age groups and gender, for research. Now, the information apps collect can give advertisers info about specific demographic information, like what part of the world you live in and a more exact age group. The information allows advertisers to do market research in ways that haven't been previously available, making them able to create products and services specific to your demographics.

Manufacturers Need Customer Data for Development

Future app and product development is increasingly relying on customer data that apps sell. When companies get enough data on someone's spending patterns, for example, they have an easier time predicting what people in that demographic are going to need to buy. That could help coupon apps, for example, target an audience with a helpful coupon at the perfect time. Look for how the apps protect your data. If they cannot report any sort of encryption, you should avoid that app and look for alternatives.

If an app has an unsatisfactory privacy policy, or does not report how they will be using or selling your data, that app isn't a safe bet. You should also continue to check which apps are allowed to access which parts of your phone, and regularly delete your accounts with apps you're no longer using.