Best "Nasi Goreng Tom Yam" Ever!

in my opinion, the "nasi goreng tom yam" from "Rasa Penang" in the tesco extra (shah alam) foodcourt trumps any nasi goreng you can find around town. hands down, my absolute favourite lunch choice at the moment.

Spinning / RPMing to Anime Tunes

I've recently gotten into the habit of using the RPM studio at the gym after-classes to do some pedal-pedal on my own. It definitely adds some much needed variety. I'd say that i know the RPM class inside-out now. like, there's this one track which tricks you into thinking that it's the end with an absolute silence pause about 3 mins through -_- (cheap-nya)

Truth be told, i prefer Spinning classes to RPM. So, here's my own custom anime-themed spinning playlist:

1. Kimi Shintamou Koto Nakare (by May'n from Shangri-la) -Warm up track. Taking things easy while i build up the resistance for a sprint. (HR% = ~65%)
   
2. Cagayake! Girls (by Toyasaki Aki, Hisaka Youko, Satou Satomi & Kotobuki Minako from K-On!) - Time to get serious, turn up the speed (HR% = 70% - 75%)
   
3. Don't Say "Lazy" (by Toyasaki Aki, Hisaka Youko, Satou Satomi & Kotobuki Minako from K-On!) - ++ resistance time (HR% = 80% - 90%)
   
4. Northern Cross (by May'n from Macross Frontier; i'm using the May'n Act versions) - 1st interval training track; i use the chorus part for an alternating 4-beat seated/standing running climb while turning the resistance up, up, up. by the end of the track, the pedals won't move unless i'm standing. *whoo hooo!!* (HR% = 80% - 90%)
5. Yousei - time for a 2-min recovery. Once the song gets to the first chorus, it's time for some easy speed work and moderate resistance (HR% = 75% - 80%)
   
6. Diamond Crevasse - seated climb while with a steady and heavy pedal stroke (HR% = 80%)
   
7. Summer Rain ( by Kobukuro from Cross Game) - time to free up some resistance for a faster cadence. also, i'll allow the HR to drop back down a little (HR% = 75% - 80%)
   
8. May'n Act Intermission - turn up the dial, it's time for hill climbing (HR% = 80%+)
9. What 'bout My Star? - seated and standing mountain climb track (HR% = 85% - 90%)
   
10. Infinity - interval training (HR% = 80%+)
    
11. Koi Kogarate Mita Yume (by Ayaka from Cross Game) - cool down track. slowly release the resistance and spin easy *phew* (Target HR% = 65% by the end of the song)
    

that's a 50 minute ride right there and 750 calories burned, minimum.

A minum kopi post that ended up covering "UCC - The Blend", Valkyria Chronicles and Sheryl Nome

mm... this is my morning coffee today: UCC - The Blend. I got it for RM6+ at Tesco, for two cuppas. The aroma is overwhelming. I hope there's no one nearby who hates the smell of coffee (yes~~~, there *are* people who are like that).

i noticed two other blends. perhaps i'll treat myself to them the next round.

i've never needed coffee more than i do today because Valkyria Chronicles is evil! EVIL i tell you! plus, it's really addictive and fun.

Oh, no... while searching Play-Asia for that Valkyria Chronicles link, i came across...
SHERYL NOME!!! great, another item i want in these tough times. that's pretty pricey! and i can't say i'm a fan of figures which let you strip them -_-;

as a token of our appreciation...

...here's a FREE w810i :) awesome! but i already have a phone. still awesome, tho. for sentimental reasons, this ain't for sale.

it's a crumpler!

i finally got myself a decent camera sling bag. yes, it really *is* a Crumpler 5 million dollar home! Check it out.


look, it's the correct shape, has the same compartments.

[voices in head: but why's it ORANGE? i don't recall Crumpler being ORANGE]
uhhh... *shifty eyed*
oh, alright! alright! so it's not a Crumpler... or even a Bagman...
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it's a: Yong Nuo -_-


ei, for RM90, i ain't complaining, ok? and orange is one of my favourite colours. plus, this gives me more savings for a decent flash unit (...one of these days).

shush it, Unicron. you're just gonna have to deal with a Yong Nuo!

Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Complete Trailer

and here's a link to the official site.

can't wait!

FF VII Advent Children COMPLETE is finally [complete] and coming to bluray this April 16th.

in order to boost sales even more, Square Enix has devilishly included a demo of the upcoming FF13 with the special edition. i've preordered my copy, of course. now, what should i do with my special edition FF7AC dvd? zzz...