of choices in predators.

well this isn't for those who aren't into pool.

but for those who are, you should know what i'd be babbling about in the post.

am facing a difficult decision now.

between a predator ikon, used for less than 3 weeks by masterpatrick, cheaper by 300 bucks, and most of all, it helps him in a way, cos he's looking at getting another cue.

or,

splurge on a brand new predator p3, which isn't exactly an all rounder, but pretty much suited to my playing, but is more expensive. in fact, its loads more expensive.

damn, i believe this is the hardest decision i have gotta make up till today.

let's just put that aside for now, shooting out for pool! (pun intended!)

5.30am.

here's a quiz...

who on earth can pull an all-nighter shooting american pool, drinking heineken and guinness up till 5.30 in the morning?

apparently, we do.

heck, that's 10 straight hours doing nothing but a bunch of grown up men hanging around each other, holding sticks and balls.

champion!!!

bored in boxers.

i think life's slowly losing its meaning for me...

constantly so involved with the piling workload, & centering my after-hours around shooting pool and alcoholic drinks only, it no longer possess the bubbly and crazy vibe i used to go through daily.

maybe age is catching up huh? or is it so that everyone's experiencing the same thing nowadays? which then would mean the world's slowing down, not me alone...

oh yeah, check this out. its circulating like wild fire around youtube; that michael jackson's death was (or should i say, is) purely a hoax. just key in 'michael jackson hoax' and you'd find dozens of professionally produced videos centering around the controversy. i'm half a believer now to be very honest.

now give me some feedback here, should i splurge on a new alto saxophone or a set of new pool cues? they cost roughly the same, and that's why i can't really make up my mind!

rumour-mongering.

don't you just hate it when rumour-mongers spread false information?

and don't you hate it more when they put words into your mouth, saying things you haven't, or just exaggerating things you said, especially so when it involves a third party?

well, i just experienced it today, again.

note to you my friend, jason tan, its not funny nor entertaining when you do this. perhaps its better if you change your attitude as to get more people to start liking you.

ranting aside, what happened to my pool! the skills are deteriorating, its either i give it up totally, or chase it back. crossroads uh? show me some light!

nijyumaru japanese restaurant.

i'm all ready and pumped up!

inspired by my old friend (and by old, i mean technically old, not literally; 20 years and counting friendship!) eevon, this will be my first ever attempt at food blogging!

Nijyumaru Japanese Restaurant

Address:

No. 24, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Tel:

07-388 9818

GPS Coordinates:

N 01.49759

E 103.81435

Operating Hours:

Open Everyday

Lunch Time (12 noon - 3pm)

Dinner Time (6pm - 11pm; Last call at 10.35pm)

for advocates of japanese cuisine, it is certain that they will at any cost avoid chain restaurants like sushi king and kinsahi sushi. it all boils down to one thing... the substandard japanese dishes served there.

however, it isn't an everyday affair that families can afford to shell out exorbitant four-figure sums for a japanese meal at authentic japanese restaurants.

fret not, my friends. nijyumaru japanese restaurant, although being fairly new, offers you authentic & delectable japanese cookery for a fraction of the price. personally i think it rivals the prices of sushi king and the likes of it.

now for some proof that their dishes doesn't only taste good, but are masters in terms of presentation too!

okono miyaki

idako

tenzaru soba set

sakae shioyaki

unagi kabayaki

ebi tempura

chawanmushi

kawa mentaiko maki

i would have to comment that it was a rather enjoyable meal, palate-wise. however, in terms of service, the staff and management could do with a little improvement. what would be the point of reservation if your hungry customers were to be left waiting at the entrance like fools, sweating profusely for 15 minutes before being allowed entry?

for lovers of all things japanese, this food haven definitely garners two thumbs up from me otherwise. from the quality of food and presentation, there's practically nothing you can complain about after a hearty meal.

price-wise, i personally think its truly value for money as well. give it a try and drop me some comments!

Ratings:

8.0/10.0

food blogging!

my god. i am in the midst of blog-surfing, and guess what?

i think i might just venture into food-blogging.

just read eevon's blog and my, she really blogs about food and events quite a bit.

well, maybe this food-blogging thing might just bring me back into the blogging atmosphere.

its a real commitment though.

should i, or should i not?

...

crazy. i looked back on records, & just realized i have not posted anything up for the past month!

talk about being unproductive, lifeless, lazy and blue. everything in a package.

think i should go out and explore right now. where are you, the happening life i used to have!

(does playing pool everyday count as having an interesting life? cos if so, i guess i'm on a higher plane than most others are! maybe i shouldn't bore my readers with the styles and shots or whatsoever i execute daily on the 9 by 6 table!)