Rocking at Hard Rock Cafe!

Well more like eating than rocking, really.
(^.^)

I had a really fancy birthday dinner in October last year with KD & Irna.
It's our first time there, and of course was a bit jakun.
When we arrived around 8.30pm, the live bands hadn't started performing yet. According to the waiter serving us, bands usually start playing at 9pm and that night they were having three different bands auditioning to perform there regularly. 
We chose a table outside, overlooking Sungai Melaka and Stadhuys. It was a really nice view. 
I honestly rarely go out at night because 1) there's nothing much to do at night in Melaka anyway; 2) my parents still think I'm 16. 
Oh well.

After checking out the menu in such a careful manner (everything looked super delicious!), we decided to try its nachos for starters, Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese and Legendary 10oz Burger. We wanted to order another main course but then the waiter, with a serious look, told us we probably had order more than enough for three people as the portion is big. 
How dare he lied to us. The portion wasn't big. It was HUGE! God, the food that we ordered could probably fill up to 5-6 people!
Below is short review of the food, the description is taken from HRC website :

 *HARD ROCK NACHOS*
"Corn tortilla chips layered with homemade queso, piled high and topped with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses and seasoned pinto beans. Served with sourcream, chopped green onions, pico de gallo, jalapenos and a side of freshly made Hard Rock Salsa."
The serving was super huge. Everything tasted heavenly and the jalapenos were not that ear-smoking hot. Must be eaten quickly or the chips will turn soggy. We kept it aside for awhile to devour our main course, bad decision.Tsk tsk tsk...
 
"A grilled chicken breast tops off twisted Cavatappi pasta tossed in a lighty spiced 3-cheese sauce, with garlic, roasted red peppers and Parmesan parsley bread crumbs. Served with a side of garlic toast." 
The moment the mac and cheese made love with my taste buds, I knew I would come back again for this.
Enough said.

"Famous the world over: topped with seasoned turkey bacon, two slices of Cheddar cheese, a crisp fried onion ring, lettuce, tomato, and pickles."
We ended up eating the meat only as the buns were a bit dry, could hardly swallow it. The meat was juicy enough but I felt like something was missing. Like they didn't marinate it long enough or something.

 *our faithful waiter. looked so serious in this picture because he said "kena tunjuk garang baru nampak cool dalam gambar." lol*

 *the open bar*

 *Sungai Melaka & Stadhuys*

 The live bands were performing while we devoured our meals and laughed over silly things.
We've known each other for almost 16 years now, couldn't finish laughing in one night.
At this age, I believe the quality of friends are more important than quantity. Friends who really want to befriend you by heart, the ones you can pour your heart out to and expect honest-slap-in-the-face feedbacks.
If you have them, cherish these people, for they can be relied on just as your family members.
I am so blessed to have so much love. Alhamdulillah.

 Back to the HRC, I would definitely return for the food and not much for the live bands.
This old soul apparently can't stand loud music anymore.
Seriously, it was painful needing to shout during the conversation with my friends.
(*.*)

TwentyFourteen

Happy 2014 people! 
I know I didn’t blog for the whole half of 2013 –I was plain lazy to be honest. I had the time but most of it was spent on either family and friends gatherings or me sitting in front of the laptop watching Korean dramas. 
I really need to stop watching those K-Dramas. They’re just so highly addictive I wish I had the money to buy the biggest monitor available in store so I can have full view of those gorgeous actors and actresses.

Anyway, 2013 was a year that left me with the sweetest memories. 
Well, not that I finally had met my soulmate or become a millionaire, but I think I did my best to enjoy 2013. I travelled to few countries with friends and family, spent more time with real friends, had a chance to teach new subjects at work and I turned 28 feeling the best that I had ever felt. 
I can say that I have finally found serenity in everything and looking at circumstances positively because things happen for many reasons. Some reasons are difficult to comprehend or just meant to be mysterious. 
In the end, I believe God knows what’s best for me. 
When 2013 started, I wished it would be a year I’d find my soulmate but I didn’t. Or haven’t. 
Nevertheless, 2013 helped me to be closer with my Maker and my own soul. It was a great journey for this old soul. I appreciate small things better now. 

So 2014, I am all ready for you! 
This year I want to spend less shopping on more things I already have and save more to travel the world. It may not be easy since I don’t earn tens of thousands a month but hey, when there’s a will, there’s a way. 
If in between those ways I found my soulmate who also loves to travel, then dear God, please make it easy for us to start of that eternal journey. 
Amin. 

Here are some random pictures that made up my 2013! 

 
*my dear friends got married!*

 
*went to Sandakan, Sabah twice for a dear friend's engagement & wedding*
*the food was fantastically amazing!*

*more shoes & handbags! opps!*
 *aaaand finally fulfilled my dream to visit Ireland!*
*yessss that is Bryan McFadden of Westlife baby! we were in the same flight!*

Apart from my friends' weddings, visiting Ireland was the highlight of my 2013.
Have always wanted to visit Ireland since I became a fan of Westlife. And to actually met Bryan in flight was out-of-the-world-awesome!
Ireland is such a beautiful country. I love every bit of it especially the lovely hosts.
InsyaAllah will visit them again in future.
I thank Allah SWT for this opportunity. Alhamdulillah.

Dreams do come true, people.
Just have a bit of patience and work hard for it.
For God is always looking after you, listening to your prayers.

Till we meet again in the next post. Hopefully soon!