William Chong

Richard and I dropped by GBS for lunch.  He tried their steak sandwich and found one piece of chargrilled sour dough drenched in jus.  My kingfish (market) seemed to have had the same jus, and the rocket salad (spelled rocquette on their stylised menus) was as green as Anne’s gables.  The steak was done well enough, and the kingfish had a soft, pleasing texture.  Other than the overdone beef-stock-like jus and the slightly dear lunch price ($20 for a lunch main is pressingly unaffordable), this central-Howick establishment seems to enjoy its well-patronised status.

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The best way to gauge a presentation of a dish: if the customer feels the need to take a photo of it, then you’re on the right track.  That’s all.

Just finished 206 notes – very exciting!   Now onto 305.

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to report, except that my nose is blocked and it’s a beautiful day outside.  Good running weather.

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I’m on Facebook!

are down.  Down, down, down, to funky town.  When Wall Street sneezes, the NZSX gets a cold.  Sort of.

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Coffee Club Sylvia Park, Dining Lane.  Excellent food, only affordable thanks to the entertainment book.  Food was pretty good, average items close to the $20 mark.  It’s coffee in that you can sit there and sip on a latte all afternoon if you had to, but then again you order from a menu and the pay for the display of food-feel isn’t really there.  Service was excellent, tended to the busy lunch trade very well.

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The weirdest thing just happened: it was raining in our back garden, and sunny through the front window.

OK gonna study, hope everyone’s weekend is excellent!

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I am hiding in my bed.

My first exam isn’t till the 20th, which is next Wednesday. I’m finding it a bit annoying to study for 4 different exams simultaneously… but I’m sure it will work out fine. Not much to say really… I’ve got a silver-bar ballroom latin medal test this weekend, so that should be interesting too.

Have a good day!

Yes, I was supposed to be in class that day. But look outside! The sun is shining! Isn’t it?

Finally got that cheque in the mail. From Apple people What’s be happenin’ with everyone?

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its gonna rain tomorrow….

I can’t wait till my 21st.  I hope it goes well…  It’d be a great opportunity to see all the people in New Zealand that have been a part of my life.  Of course, not everyone can make it.  Some have moved on, some are in different countries, different worlds.

Anyways, this isn’t meant to be a long post.  Got class tomorrow, so there’s some sleeping to do.