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07 February 2008
Short Talk:
I had my CNY eve dinner at The Steakhouse in Hilton Kuching.
The festive set meal definitely ain't cheap at RM101 nett per person, but that was the best damn fine-dining meal I've ever had anywhere in Kuching. I ordered the smoked duck and it completely blew me away. It's been such a long time since I've had such a great dining experience, and I won't hesitate to come back to The Steakhouse again for my next special occasion.
Chinese New Year 2008
Happy Chinese New Year of the Rat Hamster!
This holiday break, I'll be going away to spend time with my sister's family in Hamilton, near Auckland, New Zealand. I hadn't had a proper holiday since my trip to Hanoi last September, and I've been working extremely hard lately so I reckon I definitely need to go away and recharge my batteries before jumping yet again into the rat race. Pardon the pun.
I haven't seen my nephew and niece for more than a year and I miss them. Besides, my sister popped a new one out last year, and I hadn't properly introduced myself to that little girl yet.
I'm at Singapore Changi Airport right now waiting for my ten hour flight to Sydney, before popping on another three hour flight to Auckland.
Won't be doing much travelling around NZ, but if anyone is available to take me around Auckland please let me know. In the meantime, updates on kennysia.com will be sporadic over the next two weeks. But hey, there's better things to do this festive season than reading my blog, right? ;)
Until then, Gong Xi Fa Cai and take care of your loved ones.
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89 Comments:
happy chinese new year... happy holiday =D
Posted by: Lauwy at 07 February 2008 7:52 PM | Link to comment
Happy New Year!
Posted by: David at 07 February 2008 7:53 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year to you!! Have fun in Auckland!
Posted by: effy at 07 February 2008 7:55 PM | Link to comment
yea, go and enjoy yourself there
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 07 February 2008 8:01 PM | Link to comment
May be a bit late now - but you should look around Changi to see if you can accidentally on purpose bump into any justices (not just the chief justice) so that you can have an unplanned holiday together in NZ. Remember to get that arm around the shoulder shot for posterity.
Gong Xi Fa Cai
Posted by: Sam Tam at 07 February 2008 8:15 PM | Link to comment
kong sii nii, kong sii nii... fa chai!!
Posted by: jane at 07 February 2008 8:16 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year! :)
Posted by: Lobhini at 07 February 2008 8:18 PM | Link to comment
have a wonderful time kenny!
my sis is in SG from NY too and i haven seen her for 3 years and my 2 nephews too!!
U'll enjoy it im sure!!
Posted by: mia at 07 February 2008 8:25 PM | Link to comment
Good for you, at least you do not need to bore yourself with the new year song this year (remember the laughing song)
Seems like most people have other things to do... The number of comments is much less than other entries.
Anyway, wish you an enjoyable time there and a blessed year ahead!
(I shall look for something to do tomorrow in S'pore. Not as meriah as in Sarawak during CNY period)
Posted by: z at 07 February 2008 8:31 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year~!! happy holiday to u 2.
Posted by: Senel at 07 February 2008 8:41 PM | Link to comment
oh damn Kenny, happy new year, but your blog is one of the few things I look forward to during the week. :( Enjoy Auckland!!
Posted by: roshni at 07 February 2008 8:45 PM | Link to comment
Happy CNY!
Enjoy!
Posted by: Resurie at 07 February 2008 8:55 PM | Link to comment
Yummmmm Seennnnngggg....
Lou aaa... lou aaaaa...
Posted by: *_* at 07 February 2008 9:03 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year!
Enjoy yourself there.
Posted by: Maddie at 07 February 2008 9:04 PM | Link to comment
eeks i just came back from nz =(
took yr advice to visit hamilton gardens and it's awesome!!
Posted by: lasilasi at 07 February 2008 9:15 PM | Link to comment
hahaha!!! Yeah! Gong Xi Fa Cai and Happy Chinese New year everyone!!!! Welcomine the RAT!!! (ME) BWAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
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at 07 February 2008
9:40 PM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny. Happy Chinese New Year. Gong Xi Fa Chai, wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous year of the rat. Kenny!!! Where's my ang pao, I know your secretly married. Very stingy arr. Haha. Just kidding. XD
Posted by: Kevin at 07 February 2008 10:10 PM | Link to comment
Have Fun!!
Posted by: The Horny Bitch at 07 February 2008 10:22 PM | Link to comment
OMG Kenny you are flying too? I'm flying too man! such a coincidence. have fun!
Posted by: Chris at 07 February 2008 10:22 PM | Link to comment
Kenny,
Have a great holiday. Please blog about your holiday. We would love to hear about it. Keep yourself updated. Happy Chinese New Year and have a safe journey.
Posted by: Jim at 07 February 2008 10:23 PM | Link to comment
Id like to go NZ again.. but i hv no money T_T.. Enjoy urself ya~
Rmb to take cutesie videos n pix of ur niece n nephews..!!
~ Happy CNY ~
Posted by: MT at 07 February 2008 10:26 PM | Link to comment
Dude, don't forget to take lots of pictures on how the NZ chinese celebrate their CNY...
Anyway, Happy CNY eh!
Posted by: TZ at 07 February 2008 10:59 PM | Link to comment
I LOVE THAT LITTLE HAMSTER!
how did you come up with such a cute picture
Posted by: KL at 07 February 2008 11:02 PM | Link to comment
happy CNY to you and enjoy your trip @ NZ!
Posted by: HWD at 07 February 2008 11:52 PM | Link to comment
NOOO!!!!! Don't go! There's nothing else for me to do beside reading your blog!! Your blog is my life!!!!! if you go i will commit suicide!! =)
Posted by: thisisrandom at 07 February 2008 11:56 PM | Link to comment
Happy Holidays Kenny!..
Gong Xi Fa Cai !! =)
Posted by: baldwin at 08 February 2008 12:16 AM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year and enjoy yourself! And now let us see you try keep the weight off!!!
Posted by: leongsoon at 08 February 2008 12:32 AM | Link to comment
GAWD THAT LIL RODENT IS SOOOO SOOO SOOO CUTEEE!!!
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 08 February 2008 1:02 AM | Link to comment
How long will you be in nz? Maybe just a day or 2 in Auckland ?send me an emai, might be able to show you around the city :)
Posted by: Cw at 08 February 2008 1:46 AM | Link to comment
Kenny, gong xi gong xi. Hope to get ang pow with money from you soon :P....Hhaa..aaaa...:)
Posted by: samyeap at 08 February 2008 2:01 AM | Link to comment
bon voyage kenny!i just realised my notebook died on da nian chu 1:S i cnt read ur blog that often also,hpapy cny!
Posted by: tw at 08 February 2008 2:39 AM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny,
I live in Auckland. Feel free to email me if you need some help in getting around.
Harvey
Posted by: Harvey at 08 February 2008 3:02 AM | Link to comment
hey kenny ..
its summer now over here in Auckland .. so the beaches is the best place to go .. if u remaining in Hamilton .. drive to some caves nearby for some glow-in-dark worms ... its awesome .. otherwise, visiting some island near Auckland is a good choice too .. well.. enjoy Auckland..
see if i will see u around .. hehe
Ed
Posted by: Eddy at 08 February 2008 3:21 AM | Link to comment
HI Kenny,
What days will you be in Auckland and how long will you be here for?
What do you want to see? You have been in Auckland before right.
Some CNY activities happening here at the moment. And we're at the peak of summer, so lots of outdoor activities too. (although I think it's toooo hot to be outside for most of the day)
M
Posted by: Marlene at 08 February 2008 3:30 AM | Link to comment
gonna miss u then....
Posted by: a young girl at 08 February 2008 3:43 AM | Link to comment
love your blog
have fun in auckland!
Posted by: Jessica at 08 February 2008 4:55 AM | Link to comment
Happy Year of the Rat to you! :)
Posted by: John at 08 February 2008 5:11 AM | Link to comment
Let me know if you need a tour guide around AKL. Pop me an email and I'll be happy to show you around a few interesting places or so ;)
Posted by: John at 08 February 2008 5:13 AM | Link to comment
Happy New Year Kenny!
Posted by: Andir at 08 February 2008 5:56 AM | Link to comment
If you're in AKL during 22nd to 24th Feb, dont miss the Lantern Festival in Albert Park (next to Auckland University)... Good CNY vibe there as always... Would love to take you round AKL but sadly I'm in Tokyo ATM... Have a good time tho... AKL is a good place to chill out and relax...
Posted by: Kniteowl at 08 February 2008 6:24 AM | Link to comment
Have a restful trip Kenny and all the best during the new year.
Posted by: pmc at 08 February 2008 8:49 AM | Link to comment
hahahah i live in auckland and i lurk around ur page [sorry for the lack of comments!] :D
tbh,
i'm dying to meet you hahaha please reply me through email for contacts? : D
mX
Posted by: mX at 08 February 2008 9:08 AM | Link to comment
Gong Xi Fa Cai Kenny!! everytime i look at my uncle, he reminds me of u o.o"
Posted by: Kay at 08 February 2008 9:21 AM | Link to comment
Happy CNY 2u and ur family.
Posted by: Dr grey at 08 February 2008 9:22 AM | Link to comment
msg back asap on phone or msn so i can sort out the rental for u
Posted by: cel at 08 February 2008 9:47 AM | Link to comment
Hi,
Would really love to see you!! The whole family loves your blog. Hoping to see you soon before i leave for dunedin on monday. Send me an email la.Would love to see u!!
Posted by: angeline at 08 February 2008 10:13 AM | Link to comment
Is that your hamster
sooooo cute XD~~~
Gong Xi Fa Chai~~~
Posted by: Eve at 08 February 2008 10:20 AM | Link to comment
Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!! =D
Posted by: Jojo at 08 February 2008 11:27 AM | Link to comment
Gong Hei Fatt Choy
Enjoy yourself in NZ
Posted by: vkeong at 08 February 2008 12:30 PM | Link to comment
Ehh I don't think it takes 10 hours to Sydney from Sg?? Last time I went from KL it took only 6 hours, if I'm not mistaken. :)
Posted by: iamthewitch at 08 February 2008 1:10 PM | Link to comment
Happy CNY!
last pic was awesome.
Posted by: Fosufy at 08 February 2008 2:19 PM | Link to comment
Lolx...Auckland.
HappyHoliday and CNY!
Posted by: JeromeFo at 08 February 2008 2:52 PM | Link to comment
And then post more pictures of your nieces and nephew :D They're sooo cute!
Happy Chinese New Year!
Posted by: Adrina at 08 February 2008 3:46 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year from CekikDarah.com
Posted by: Cekik Darah at 08 February 2008 5:21 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year 2 u 2!!!
Posted by: windwalker at 08 February 2008 8:23 PM | Link to comment
EEEEKKKKK!!! hamster TOOO CUUUTTTEEE!!!!! damn, someone should send it in cuteoverload.com now!!
Posted by: Raising Mercury at 08 February 2008 8:59 PM | Link to comment
LOL is that your hamster??
poor thing... erm, i mean, wat a cute hamster =p
haha... HAPPY CNY to u~~
Posted by: minnymin at 08 February 2008 9:35 PM | Link to comment
drive to muriwai/piha beach, about an hour west of auckland, and go bodyboard - if your sis' doesn't have one, jst go buy one from the warehouse ;) u'll love it.
food. try the takoyaki, prawn with pork, chicken with cheese at ken yakitori on k road. the kura beef steak at kura, on upper queen. eye fillet at estasi in ponsonby. sails.
lychee pearl tea at hulu cat on anzac ave.
bars. clooney's on sale st. soul in viaduct. lenin. minus 5, ice bar if u haven't been to one.
have fun
Posted by: ashesc at 08 February 2008 9:51 PM | Link to comment
Did you take your running shoes? Take a run up to the top of Rangitoto Volcano. Don't worry, its extinct or is that dormant?
Posted by: An idea at 08 February 2008 10:24 PM | Link to comment
Qantas airways!!!!!!!
Posted by: tom at 09 February 2008 12:52 AM | Link to comment
Cute la the hamster. LOL.
Jadi mangsa keadaan like that.
Gong xi fa cai to you,
and yes, nothing better during the holidays than time with the family!
Congrats on ur sister having a new addition to her family too!
^_^
Posted by: RaeLynn at 09 February 2008 1:36 AM | Link to comment
Hey kenny, would have love to bring you out but im stuck with summer school papers. But i could bring you out for some food if your in the city area. Drop me an email sometime =)
Btw, Happy New Year =D
Posted by: Ubi at 09 February 2008 8:38 AM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year to all. That hamster is really cute with that Chinese hat there. Enjoy your family gatherings! Gong xi fa cai!
Posted by: Stargazer at 09 February 2008 9:28 AM | Link to comment
Gong Hei Fatt Choy to you!!
Posted by: evelyn at 09 February 2008 1:35 PM | Link to comment
HAPPY NEW YEARRRZ, late but nehmind!
Posted by: ellie at 09 February 2008 3:36 PM | Link to comment
hey~ my sis is at there too..
she is working and travelling there at auckland..
anyway, enjoy urself and happy cny:)
Posted by: Jan at 09 February 2008 4:12 PM | Link to comment
Wah... so many comments. Means everybody got nothing better to do this new year other than reading your blog (including me)! Congrats Kenny, you've created obsession and addiction to kennysia.com!
Posted by: *_* at 09 February 2008 7:10 PM | Link to comment
Did you just stick that Happy New Year note onto your hamster's hands?? Hahahaha...
Anyway, have a nice trip to NZ and happy new year.
Posted by: Ah Doe at 09 February 2008 11:56 PM | Link to comment
HAPPY CNY!
Posted by: Horny Ang Moh at 10 February 2008 12:07 AM | Link to comment
OMG! THE HAMSTER IS SO CUTE!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Posted by: Michelle at 10 February 2008 12:26 AM | Link to comment
ah,i have relative live in auckland..my uncle..i'd love to go there sometime..maybe i will..but i'll send my dad n my mum on vacation there 1st,dat wud b juz nice..
Posted by: aaron lennon at 10 February 2008 12:31 AM | Link to comment
Hi again Kenny, Happy Chinese New Year. Email me if you want me to bring you around Auckland. I'm free till 18th Feb.
p/s: laksa girl
Posted by: Chelsia at 10 February 2008 12:29 PM | Link to comment
I'm literally your sisters neighbor...
I live in raglan!
Go out there and check it out!!!
by the way, Hamilton is such a shit hole of a city... but, it's okay, if you get away from it every so now and then, anyhow, I'm sure you know that.
There is NOTHING special about Hamilton.
Posted by: Dakota at 10 February 2008 12:58 PM | Link to comment
do take loads of pictures of the cutties nephew and niece! I miss reading about Kirsten! heh.
Posted by: xia at 10 February 2008 1:07 PM | Link to comment
too bad you won't be taking the A380 to Sydney.. it's truly an experience..
Posted by: leo-chan at 11 February 2008
12:30 AM | Link to comment
Happy CNY
Posted by: danny at 11 February 2008 1:19 AM | Link to comment
the hamster is cute. gong xi fatt cai!
Posted by: ti3n at 11 February 2008 7:49 AM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny, It so good to have your visit to my site. Indeed its a great deal for me. You have a great Chinese New Year Celebration and a prosperous year ahead.
Posted by: Andrew Raj at 11 February 2008 9:36 AM | Link to comment
Bon voyage. Will you still be dieting on ur holiday????
Posted by: pandora at 11 February 2008 10:08 AM | Link to comment
Happy CNY Kenny!
Have a good trip and cute hamster :P
Posted by: xinyun at 11 February 2008 10:21 AM | Link to comment
HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY DEAR KENNY!!!!
Posted by: hotstuff at 11 February 2008 1:16 PM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny and Happy Chinese New Year. Anyways I am working in Auckland so just give me an email and will see what I can do.
Posted by: Bernard at 11 February 2008 4:06 PM | Link to comment
Hey
Hope you are enjoying the hot muggy summer. I live in Hamilton.
You've got to visit the beaches though, absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: K-Lyn at 11 February 2008 4:44 PM | Link to comment
Happy Chinese New Year to all.
Posted by: David Chew at 11 February 2008 7:18 PM | Link to comment
its a male hamster... lolz... happy cny...
Posted by: mike at 11 February 2008 7:19 PM | Link to comment
kennyyyy i asked stephanie (kho) to bring me to meet yuou when i was in kuching for cny bcause im like a crazy fanatic person but i didn get to to :( I VERY SAD OK!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wanted to meet you wan ok! sien. SIEN AH.. i know i sound like org gila, but she knows sam :D but anything la. i sien, happy cny!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: abby at 12 February 2008 8:14 PM | Link to comment
omg the hamster is so cute. =) How did you manage to make it hold on to the thing. And the cap fits it just right!!!! Not some digital trick???
Posted by: Christine at 14 February 2008 11:30 AM | Link to comment
Is this a hamster? So cutie :)
Posted by: Mindy at 14 February 2008 12:30 PM | Link to comment
Hi Kenny, just read this post now... and I neally choked! I've been living in good old Hamilton for the last 13 years, and it was quite a surprise to find out that your sister lived in Hammy too!! Haha, the road names aren't that hard to remember, but man the pronunciation :)
Well hope you enjoyed your NZ holiday!
Posted by: Lily at 22 February 2008 6:02 PM | Link to comment
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