Saturday - 11.31am
Another weekend at the firm and honestly, it is starting to suck a lot. I admit that in the beginning I didn't really mind it all that much but after 3 months or so, the fact that I can no longer sleep in late on Saturday is starting to get to me. Its not that its such a big deal, yet it seems to be one of life's simple pleasures that just has been taken away from me.
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Good news is I do believe that all my outstanding work at the office is either settled or under control. The pathetic part is that most of my time and energy is going to my work and slowly, I am turning into a person that I once (and perhaps still) loathe.. a workaholic. I think my friends have already gotten sick of me in this sense as 80% of the time, I'd call them with a legal question in mind at all hours of the day. Truthfully, I'm getting sick of my life too, the way that large parts of it have now been overtaken and overshadowed by work. Unfortunately still, being in JB doesn't help at all to fix this.
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I must say that I'm really trying to find and make my place here back in my hometown but more often than not, I end up being disheartened and the longing to return to where most of the people I know are comes creeping back. It also doesn't help that its the fasting month right now and all the things that I'm craving for take about 3 hours to get to. Well, no matter. I'm going up to KL next weekend anyway for Dot's birthday. Hopefully, I can influence the posse to go for something I have been wanting since the fasting month started.. really good Italian food at Nero Vivo or maybe even Ciccio but definitely not Italiannes.
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There seems to be some debate among us as to whether Italiannes is actually good or not. Some of us like the big portions served but I must agree with those that find the variety and taste a bit bland or just blah. It must also be noted that you tend to get muak very easily if you go for their cream based items. The desert selection is also yawn inducing.
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Ciccio would be a better option though parking can be hassle as its located along Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang. Its a restaurant, bar and pizzeria so its simply divine for a late night slice and some vino. The menu is more extensive and to an extent more authentic than Italiannes. The deserts are also gorgeous. The only drawback perhaps is the fact its a fairly small restaurant with limited space. Its perfect for a romantic dinner for two but not so much for a party of 10 and above. Nero Vivo is located very near to Ciccio on Ceylon Hill just before Jalan Changkat. I never been there as of yet as the prices are quite high.. more than Ciccio and Italiannes of course. Nonetheless, I wouldn't mind going once to see what the fuss is all about.
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While I'm on the topic of Italian restaurants, another place that is also note worthy is Caffe 1920 located at the Curve. I would liken the concept and variety of this restaurant to that of Ciccio although I can't recall whether they have a bar or not. Fairly good fare at decent prices and once again.. taste wise, I must say better than Italiannes. In other words, if you are at the Curve and happen to be hankering over something italiano, please.. Caffe 1920, not Italiannes. It is almost more spacious which makes it suitable for medium sized gatherings and parking is much better too.
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At any rate, my guess is we're probably going to end up some where in Curve or One Utama next weekend for Dot's birthday dinner.. somehow, we always do.
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