Fifth year

Did I mention I'm in my 5th year of permanent head damage process? If I haven't, well I AM now,  officially. T_T

I still remembered vividly how excited and 'visionary' I was when I first started, but now all I pray for is to finish remaining labwork smoothly, collect enough data to write up, defend and then move on with life. @_@

I wouldn't say the journey is a favorable one, at least not in my case but I have not regretted my decision. The training of the entire process is what makes the journey worthwhile. The bonnet and the scroll are just symbols saying that you ARE there.

Anyway, since I'm not just there yet, I need to soldier on. I'll keep walking. Yes, I will!

2012年1月5日古晋水灾事件的省思

前提：从凌晨2点一直下的大雨造成多处地区水灾。有两人被冲入水沟罹难，其中一人是为了救人。
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/05/two-missing-student-and-would-be-rescuer-swept-away-in-storm-drain-latest/
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2012%2F1%2F5%2Fnation%2F20120105100059&sec=nation#.TwUsJMA2QWl.facebook

1。在高度发展，建最高、最大的时候，是否忽略了排水系统以及环境的保护？城市发展Vs生态及环境平衡。
2。在大骂政府之余，扪心自问，我们自己不需要负上责任吗？清理水沟固然是一些单位的工作，但我们自己也可以做些什么吧？再问一下，我们是否常常乱丢垃圾进水沟？
3。如果真是“地方管理员”没有做好工作，那么我们也要自我检讨，为什么我们容许这种事情发生？
4。在这样的非常时期，还有人在面书上散播不实的照片开水灾的玩笑，反映我们的群众中不成熟的大有人在。从另一个角度看来，公民教育或道德教育很失败。
5。感谢那个奋不顾身跳进水中救人而丧命的油站员工以及救火员，因为他们让我们看见社会还有温情。
6。面子书/科技如果好好利用，还是有益的。就像今天水灾事故消息的传递一样。
7。活着的时候，珍惜自己和身边的人，因为无常真的很迅速。
为罹难者及家属祈祷，祝福他们离苦得乐。也希望在经历了这一场事故后，我们更珍惜生命、环境。更有智慧去面对新一年。心安就有平安！祝愿大家平安度过今年！

Minoru Japanese Restaurant

I checked my last entry on food, it's dated Dec 2010. Man, I haven't been going around trying out new dining venue for almost a year? Anyway, we went last night. If you have been following this blog long enough, you'll know that I'm a Japanese sushi fans. And I've tried out most of the Japanese restaurants in Kuching eg. Ten ichi, Kensaku, Rakutei, Momoyama, Sangha... I've heard that there's an old Jap restaurant somewhere near Rubber Rd for long but have never been there (cause rumours say the price is $$$). Finally, my dream comes true in 2012.

The interior, feels like the one you see in Japanese drama

I took a photo of the Chef without him knowing but he smiled at me after he realised the flash

My order Ten Zaru Soba@RM13

Compare to the one that I used to have in Kensaku, the soba portion is smaller but price also cheaper. And I like the soup/sauce that you dip your soba, not as salty as Kensaku's. Just nice.

And of course we ordered some maki sushi

Left: Ura maki Right: Futo maki

The rolls form a love shape. How sweet!

How about the taste of these sushi rolls? Man, they are really nice! The vinegar is just nice, not covering the taste of the other fillings but enhances their taste. And the rice are not as sticky and also not too dry. And as you could see for yourself, the fillings are very 'visible', genuinely you taste what you see! I should say to date this is the best for the price that I pay.

teppanyaki beef with rice set. all the sets come with jelly for dessert

Teppanyaki tori. I tried a 'cube' of this. Nice charcoal smell!

Chawan mushi! If you like steam eggs, this is a must try. The texture is so smooth, and there is no bubble or break in between. And the sweetness is just nice, not too much. Not that you'll feel 'thirsty after eating' kind (that happens normally when Ajinomoto is heavily used)

Fried Kaki

So far, out of those restaurants that I've been to, not all sell fried kaki or oysters and among them, I think Ten Ichi's is the best. Now that I tried Minoru's, I think theirs are equally good (but I need to check this out because I haven't been to Ten Ichi for quite sometime, and that last time I went their Sushi quality dropped. My other friend who went back there after some time said their standard is back, so I need to re-confirm.) Anyhow, back to the fried kaki, the outer layer is crispy but you don't feel like eating a layer of flour coating. The inner fillings are juicy yet not 'smashed' into mud-like.

Tempura bento

One thing about their tempura style stuffs is that the coating is just nice. But I think the chicken skewers taste even better. I like the Charcoal smell with the terriyaki sauce!

Price wise, five of us went with each ordering a set of meal, plus sushi maki for share, with green tea, it costs about RM200. So, it's about the price of going to Ten-Ichi, Rakutei or even maybe Kensaku (after their increment in price just few months back). I'll definetly re-visit this restaurant again.

For info:
Minoru Japanese Restaurant
business hour: 11.30-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm
add: Lot 493-G, section 10, Rubber Road, 92400 Kuching, Sarawak. (not far from Kuching Chicken Porridge)
tel: 082-251021
The restaurant is non halal but they don't sell pork.
p/s: I'm blogging this out of my own intention.

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期许自己每天都要快乐一下！