Terrazza Italian Restaurant, Galaxy Macau

Terrazza Italian Dining: One Michelin Star Restaurant for first fine dining experience in Macau.

Cheers to the first fine dining experience in a 1 star Michelin restaurant in Macau. To celebrate Jo's birthday we wanted to do something fancy and better than what we usually have. But honestly we didn't where to go, to think about it Cha Bei is quite a good one but we did it when it was first opened already. But one thing for sure, we wanted to go to Galaxy because the vibe there is just good, it's less crowded and nice to walk around. I think both of us just like the place a lot so went there.

After getting there, we hit the kiosk for selections of restaurants. We spent some good 10mins in front of the screen to decide and finally we agreed to Terrazza Italian Restaurant. It's located on the 2nd floor and we took the elevator. First thing about it, when we reached, there were 2 hosts smiling away and welcoming us. We stood there for awhile and looked at the menu. They were friendly and gave us a warm welcome. It didn't take them long to start asking for our names so they could address us (talking bout Forbes standard huh =P) They then escorted to our table and made sure we felt comfortable before going away to bring us the menu.

Once we've sat down, the waiter was quick to attend to us with ala carte, set and wine menu. We decided to go with a 3-course set dinner and hesitated (for quite a long time) if we wanted to order wine. You know the feeling when you're in this kinda restaurant, it feels like it's compulsory for you to order. Well, both of us don't really drink so no wine for us (I was so sad when they kept the wine glass)

We were served with the entrée of bread, vinegar and olive oil first. For the 3 course dinner set, it came with appetizer, main course and also a dessert.

Appetizers:

The octopus was really tender and potatoes together with the sauce mixed really well

Look how pretty it is

I do wanna highlight that they actually took quick a long time during intervals of the dishes. As in we had to slow down more so we don't have to wait too long for the next dishes. I was already starving so this really didn't help much. Terrazza Italian, you better speed up when I come next time! (haha already indicating that I'll return)

Main course:

Another thing that I would like to highlight is this steak. It was soooooooo good! We both ordered this steak =) So the beef is juicy and tender on the inside, and yet its' outside is crispy. It felt like the beef melted in my mouth, it was heaven! I'm definitely having this particular dish again! However, as you can see the portion is not too big. I wonder if it's because we ordered it through the set menu and not ala carte? Would appreciate if there could be another 3 or 4 pieces of them.

MUST ORDER THIS STEAK (in medium rare)

Give me moreeeeeee

Dessert:

On the house:

We had a pleasant surprise when they served us this beautiful looking dessert. Apparently it was on the house, well thanks Terrazza Italian! =)

Does this look like Beauty and The Beast? haha

Yummmmy macaron!

Have some will ya?

Happy Birthday again, babe!

We walked in on that day as it was already passed rush hour and it wasn't on a weekend or PH. If you want to be sure of your booking you could book through Terazza Italian Restaurant's website.

Operation hours: Monday - Sunday 6pm - 11pm
Location: 201, 2/F, Galaxy Hotel™
Contact number: +853 8883 2221

-Mel-

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FoodForThoughts

What is it like to work overseas (alone)?

As Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) drops to a whole new level, I’m sure many Malaysians especially fresh grads and youngsters are considering career opportunities overseas. It’s saddening and worrying that a mere RM2xxx monthly salary is insufficient to pay bills, invest, go travel, pay PTPTN and most importantly, SAVE.

photo source: http://bit.ly/2oPNjbL

While it has only been 1 year plus since I’ve graduated and entered the working world, I think I can share a thing or two about working overseas with you. So you’ve been having this thought “I wanna earn SGD” “I wanna go out of Malaysia” but you really don't know what to expect. Read on to get an idea of it.

1) HOMESICK

As cliché as it sounds, I think this is the number one ‘feels’ for me. I didn’t leave Penang until I graduated from Uni (well I did spend 4 months in KL for my internship in KL). So the point is, for all of you who have been in your own home/comfort zone your entire life, surrounded by family and friends, this will surely be something that you’ll be experiencing.

I have a very closely knitted family (and also extended family), being away from them is one of the most difficult things I have to deal with every day. But I guess this is applicable not only for working, but also students studying abroad. The only difference is that student life might be more relaxed and fun because you haven’t “officially entered the adulthood”. You still have your sem break and can plan some getaway trips or back-to-Malaysia-trips easily. Working is much more different, you need to apply leave and see if it’s approved or even sometimes work just cling to you so much that you cannot leave.

For my case, my job nature is operational. So I don’t have the privilege of working regular hours and days in a week. It’s so difficult to find the time to talk to my family (even though internet made everything so much easier now L ) Sometimes when I’m available, they’re already sleeping. When there’s public holiday in Malaysia, I have to work. (ohh I just saw that April 24 is listed as a PH, nice for all of you!)

On the phone with family

It’s not only the people that you miss, you’ll also miss things and food. Believe or not, sometimes I miss the traffic in Penang. When you are trapped in the jam, you have time to look at the roads, the shops and the passers-by, just practically everything. And FOOD, oh how I’ve missed you my dear Hokkien Mee, Bak Kut Teh, Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, Kopi, Laksa and the list just goes on.

I will always make time for Nasi Kandar and a nice cup of Teh Tarik each time before I fly from KLIA2, it's really really good

2) ALONE TIME (A LOT OF THEM)

When you are at home, there are times where you just cannot stand you mom’s nagging or your elder siblings bossing you around. Or when that ‘favourite’ auntie who won’t seem to stop asking you about your result, job, boyfriend/girlfriend, what you wear, what you eat, your height, your weight and almost everything else visits again. You just feel like banging your head on the wall and long for your own personal time, your much needed “Me Time”.

Well, fret not, all these won’t happen when you’re overseas (unless your auntie flies to see you, then good luck :P) You’ll most probably spend 90% of the time alone. That means lunch, dinner, shopping, groceries and even traveling alone! I’m already so used to eating by myself, shopping & asking for my own opinions (haha!) and taking the public transportation on my own.

The time when I traveled to Taipei on my own

At first, you might find it uneasy or feel sad about it, but you’ll get used to it very soon. Some people actually prefer this kinda life, as you get to find out more about yourself.

"Makan sendiri" tiap tiap hari

3) MISSING OUT GATHERINGS

When my baby nephew was born, I didn’t get to be there to hold him and to attend the full-moon/ 1 year old party. When my sister graduated, I wasn’t there to witness her convocation and help her to take lots of pictures like she did during mine. My classmates from high school held the first gathering after 7 years and of course I couldn’t make it as well. Just this year, I wasn’t there during Chinese New Year. My ang paos are still with my mom (thanks everyone who didn’t forget about me! hee =P)

You get what I mean, when important events takk place, you just cannot make it because you are 4 hours or 7 hours flight away. You cannot just spend few hundred or thousands ringgit to board the plane every time there’s an event going on.

Celebrated CNY by myself by dressing up and heading to the mall for CNY decor

4) FACING THINGS ON YOUR OWN

You know how everyone in the house looks for ‘MOM’ whenever they have a trouble or needed solutions? Yeah, that won’t be applicable when you’re away. No one will help you to prepare your breakfast and serve it when you’re awake, force you to take the awful cough syrup when you start coughing, or fetch you to the doctor when you’re feeling a little under the weather and so on.

When you’re at home, you seem to have many ‘helping hands’. I could ask my dad to help pick up some documents from Uni or have my sister to print some files and my mom to collect packages at home. But when you’re overseas, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. You gotta deal it by yourself. For example: checking out where’s the place to get the best exchange rate, which phone plan to get, how to apply Visa to visit another country and etc.

As I mentioned, I’m very close with my family and share everyday story with them when we’re at home. Sometimes I just go home and bla everything to my dad/mom. It’s a different story when you’re away because you’ll hesitate whether it is necessary to share with them about this particular incident. Will you make them worry more? You'll have to find ways to overcome challenges and troubles by your own.

5) DOUBTING

From time to time, you’ll question yourself.

“Is this all worth it?”
“Shall I just leave and go back?”

These questions echo in your head, which is totally normal. Who doesn’t want to be back in the arms of their loved ones? This is something that you have think properly. Whenever I have these doubts, I remind myself of my purpose and why I decided to work overseas in the first place. If you still think the purpose as something important, that’s how you know that you want to keep doing this.

All these aside, if you are hungry for adventures, for a different life experience, then do it! Do it first then regret later (LOL I’m kidding), I mean rationally consider first then decide.

I thank my family for their endless support especially emotionally. They constantly motivate me and remind me how much they love me and that kept me moving forward. I’m starting the countdown to go home. Almost a month before I’m back to my sweet sweet Penang and my bed and everything.

Who wants postcard from me?!

-Mel-

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Macau

Exploring University of Macau

Deep in the Taipa area, is where University of Macau is located. I got to come here by chance one time and I swore to come back again! The current chilly weather made it perfect for me to come again. To get there, simply hop on to Bus 72 Taipa area.

I really really love this place because of the buildings, the greens and also the serendipity. It’s such a lovely place and provide an absolute student-friendly environment.

There are a lot of open area for you to just sit and relax, or you can discuss assignments here. Just grab a cup coffee and I can spend a good few hours here already. And the best thing? It's not crowded at all, I think because they have so many places available there's no need to crowd or hog the tables.

Lovin the colour combination here

Since the area is so big, it's not strange to see people biking around

Benches provided in case you wanna take a rest or when deep thoughts kick in.

I was trying hard to take pictures of these brilliant 'UM' alphabets. UM actually reminds me of University of Malaya- one of the most prestigious uni in Malaysia. Well of course here, it represents University of Macau.

Unfortunately I didn't get to enter the library since I do not have a valid ID. I'm pretty sure it's another heaven inside where I could spend hours.

Pacific Coffee is also found here for you daily dose of coffee. The perks of being a student? (or looking like one) is that you'll get 10% of discount of the drinks original price. Woots! I would absolutely love to do my assignments here sipping discounted coffee. However, one thing about this cafe is that power supply is not provided. So make sure you have your devices fully charged first!

Really love this shot!

Often, I will think about the times where I had to rush for assignments and prepare presentation slides. Being a student is like the most enjoying stage of life, because all you have to worry is assignment deadlines and finals. Other than that, you have all the time in the world to have fun and do whatever you want. That being said, urmm maybe you will run low on cash since you don't receive salary. Well you cannot have best of the both worlds at once so just try to make the best out of what you are going through now because every experience teaches you something about life and the same one will never happen again.

-Mel-

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Terrazza Italian Dining: One Michelin Star Restaurant for first fine dining experience in Macau.