We Went Over The Hedge...

Last Monday, the GB Family met up to watch Over The Hedge. An outing in which finally brought me out of my cosy home into the big unknown world two weeks after my late-night incident.

Not a bad movie, hence the 4-star rating given.

They all said I was like Stella the Skunk, voiced by Wanda Sykes. Excuse me arh, people. I don't STINK. Just because she's all smartmouthed doesn't necessarily mean we're alike.

Although, in the end she DID find love. With a fat Persian cat. Who put aside the fact that she reeked. *shivers*

And on Thursday, Bunny & I hopped -ohh, sorry; SHE hopped, I ran sideways *winks*- up to NYP to get our extra tickets for Graduation Ceremony. Fat load of good THAT did. We were number 26 & 27, respectively and at that point of numerical order, do you really think either one of us would be fortunate enough to get an extra ticket?? Even as we penned down our names, the fella at the desk said we were all on the waiting list & everything couldn't be confirmed. Seriously, people.

Aside from that bugging factor, we got to meet loads of people we knew...and of course, those whom we didn't know but wanted to know but didnt know us. Get it??

It was like re-living FYP all over again, except this time, both of us were kinda like the ones from the outside looking in. Oh well, I've had my share of getting to know foreigners & strictly in my opinion, I STILL think that our batch was the best-looking bunch compared to this one. Even though this current batch has more...erm...interesting, characters; I'd still go for our batch. *grins widely*

NOT because of total biasness, of course. But, well, just 'cuz I don't find them interesting at all. And frankly, my hunting days of this kind are SO over.

I've now succumbed myself to go hunting for demons & all things supernatural with my brother, Sam. Well, actually I've got a few Sams. Sam No. 1 pumps me for information everytime we see each other online, which I'll gladly give because althought AXN has only shown four episodes of our show, I've already seen fifteen. And so, Sam No. 1 & I will discuss the various episodes that I've seen even though she hasn't seen them & we'll bicker about whom is the better brother of the two. Of course, I'll tell her what to look out for & obviously, the hidden myths & legends behind each of the episodes; some of which, I sadly fail to understand. Fine, blame it on my lack of education.

On Sunday, the Old Gang -minus Fala- met up for lunch, coffee & dinner. Seriously, I felt like exploding after that. Lunch was made up of Long John Silver's, although I only had their side dish because when I met up witht he gang, I was already hanging onto a bag of large Onion Rings from BK that Mom had thrusted in my hands when the family stopped by there for lunch. So, yeah, a 'double-lunch' for myself.

After which we cruised around Tampines Mall for awhile before stopping at Starbucks. Mardiyah had an Iced Cafe Latte, Nur had a hot Mocha, Nini had...what did Nini drink?? Shit, I forgot. 'Cuz I was too engrossed with MY own drink. I had a Banana Mocha Frappucino; one of Starbucks' newest additions in collaboration with the season of Summer.

One sip & I was a goner. In fact, all my friends had the same reaction. They eyebrows shot right up as the fusionistic taste of real banana puree & the chocolatey-coffee blended together to produce the right amount of zing & zest while retaining just a little of the overwhelming banana taste, because like we all know, the flavored essence of banana -used in any way at all- could bring on a gagging session if used the wrong way.

But, as banana-rama fan whom am capable of eating a whole bunch of bananas in a day, I'm happily satisfied to say that Starbucks got it spot-on. It was refreshingly different. Especially when mixed with the whipped cream, mocha drizzle & chocolate dusting. Now, THAT, right there, is what I'd call the taste of summer. Right there in my mouth. And ohh, did I mention that you can actually taste the pulpy banana fibres in the drink?? Man, it ranks right up there with the Smoothies of The World.

Gaaawd, I need to hit the gym ultra-time!!

Anywayz, it was the same Starbucks where I had my infamous Babi Potato Salad & plastic-coffee-bean eating incident. The same barista was there but this time he didn't take our order, thank God!! Nini saved me the trouble by taking a few beans from the display & plonking it down onto our table as I tried my hardest to convince Mardiyah that they were, unfortunately inedible for human consumption. Nini had the cheek to pop two beans into my Banana concoction. I manages to dig the dratted beans out from my cup without making much of a mess, after which I shot a bean at Nini. That went down her cleavage.

I didn't do it on purpose!! *gives an innocent look*

We changed places after that, to the plush sofa against the glass window. The place we almost ALWAYS sat when we were there. And of course, even more new jokes. Lame, but funny. Hilariously funny.

It was only when we got too cold after being done with our Chocoltey Muffin & Blueberry Cheesecake that we decided to switch to another, not-so-cold place & that was at New York Pizza, a fairly new stall just beside Old Chang Kee. The pizza was cheap, unique, un-airconditioned & there was a neverending queue that accompanied it. It's uniquely different in a sense that it isn't a whole circular pie like normal pizzas. Instead, it is shaped like one traingular slice but zoomed up into bigger proportions. At less than $5 for one of those, it's a good buy. Although their al-fresco styled dining could seriously use some more space. Oh, yeah. And it's Islam-kan, halal. *big grin*

The variety of flavors are moderate & are named after various New York counties. There's the Bronx, Manhattan, just to name a few. And heyho!! Even Buffalo wings are available. And man, those wings are dead wicked. My mates took the spicy variety & after we were done, my lips were flaming & my eyes were watering. But they're good, nonetheless.

When I went home & told my parents about the eatery, Dad even demanded why I hadn't brought home some. I gave him a look. Like, okaaaay. Who asked them to buy Old Chang Kee home instead of New York pizza?? Mehh...

Laterz...
Lenny Chubby DEAN GodGilla Xabs

P/S Ohh, and did I mention that I've changed my pseudonym again?? Please don't kill me. *flutters eyelashes & gives a big cheerleader grin*