Friday, 1 August 2025

Good Carb Day : Another Challenging Day

I was trying to approve a payment when I punched in an incorrect number.

The token went bonkers and could not be reset. Haiz! Then there was an application that had to be submitted to the bank. And then I had to meet a client late-morning.

So I went out early to tapau nasi lemak (because it was too early for chap fan) for mum. I also bought some apples at her request.

After I returned to the office, I waited for my client and after we were done, I went to the bank - to submit the application documents and to resolve my token problem.

The bank officer looked through the documents and she noted that the company rubber stamp was missed out. Adoi! I also had to fill up some forms to apply for a new token. So I had to go back to the office again to get everything in order.

Back at the bank, long story short, all was completed. It was about 1:00pm by then and I was hungry. Most places would be crowded and I decided to try my luck at DiYiTai Plus which I blogged about here.


I was lucky as there was a table for one waiting for me.


The interior is neat and spacious, at least the tables were not tightly squeezed together.


After looking at the menu, I settled on the Sesame Oil Mix with Rice.


For drinks, I chose Kumquat Lemon with request for less sugar.


Oooohh! This Kumquat Lemon was subtly sweet and very tart with a hint of salty. So refreshing! I would order this drink again.


My meal was served not long after.


A bowl of rice with one whole braised egg. I appreciate being served one whole egg instead of half.


This is the Sesame Oil Mix - liver, pork and chicken in a broth very fragrant with sesame oil. There were ginger slices, half a red date and cabbage in the bowl. Very tasty I would say.


I'm afraid I did not like this tofu side dish. It had a strange taste.


This chili dip was very nice but very spicy hot. Loved it!


The pickled cucumber was very appetizing. It was an enjoyable meal and I especially loved the drink.


Then off I went to The Starling and dropped by Popular Bookstore.


I spotted these books. Then a familiar name caught my eye.


Cheeming Boey. The author of the When I Was Kid series.


My Popular Member's Passport deals expired yesterday. Well, I already bought so many books to last me for many months, so I shall refrain from spending for the time being.


I do. Most of my money goes into my mouth hah...hah...hah...

9 comments:

  1. I totally agree with the quote! You poor thing! Gosh, pressing an incorrect number and going through that hassle...that would have given me a headache and made me hungry! Glad you got a table and a nice meal after all that! And as soon as I saw the book covers I smiled, because I know how much you love cats. They are the "cat's meow." LOL! I love the title...Once upon a Miao!

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  2. Selamat pagi or rather selamat tengah hari (used from noon, after 11am to around 3pm)!

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  3. I agree with the last poster/quotes, I translate it as 'spend your money on the right things', your health is more important than the 'fake outer body'.

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  4. Tofu will have a strange "chow sng" taste if not fresh and exposed too long, lucky for you that the sesame oil mix turned out tasty for you. Ahhh, I like that cold refreshing drink on a hot hot hot day 🔥

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  5. I like neat and spacious interior when I dine out, somehow if too crowded and the tables closely arranged, I have anxious feelings.

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  6. I can understand work stress, the hassles at work would give me fever and make me crave for food even more.

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  7. Gosh! Boey's once a upon a meow. I have listed books which I will like to buy at Orchard kinokuniya bookstore (Two in my mind). Need to find time to go buy and find time to read them. Yes, it is wise to stop buying at the moment till you clear all your books.

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  8. adusssss.....letih if kena pergi bank so many times ..the pickled cucumber look so sedap

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  9. Glad that everything was completed at 1pm and you had a good meal except for the tofu with strange taste. That tofu dish should be mapo tofu.

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