Hidden Gems

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Today for the first part of this update, I'll be writing a little bit on PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). So fellow male readers, you may all skip this section and scroll down to the later part *Highlighted in blue onward* to avoid this bloody topic. 

I recently did a horrible, appalling and abominable thing to my boyfriend, Kelvin Wong. That was I threw my frustration on him for no apparent reason. For those who know me, I'm a very empathetic person. So what happened last Thursday was Mr.Wong was jokingly remarking a phrase, I became overly depressed at his comment and took my frustration out of him. After calming down with the help from him, I realized that it was rather silly and foolish of me, also the monthly lady herself paid me a little special visit. 

Image obtained from http://www.integrativewellnessgroup.com/nutrition-wellness-blog-nj/2014/8/8/can-anything-be-done-about-your-horrible-pms

So this got me to search up on google 'weirdest cravings during PMS'. Results varied but they were all pretty standard. From wanting sex to food -such as chocolate and carbs- cravings. So i dug furthered on why these cravings occurred. 

According to http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20020003 :

PMS has many symptoms which includes physical and emotional changes. Some physical changes are breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, fatigue. While emotional changes could vary from depression to joyful as well as food cravings *coughs* boys please watch your girls *coughs*.

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Emotional changes and food cravings are said to be due to low level of serotonin in the brain -which is a feel good chemical that the brain needs. One of my weirdest cravings from what I remembered was needing to eat spicy food for one whole week. Since then, I haven't had any other weird cravings besides wanting sugary food. 

For those of you who skipped the first section, this will be a bloody free topic for now. We all know Gen Y loves spending money due to the unlimited entertainment we have. I came across an article about a debt perspective. It was quite an interesting read and I learned a thing or two from reading the article. It may be a long read but it is actually quite interesting and I assure you it isn't as boring as it sounds. 

http://nomoreharvarddebt.com/2014/01/29/teaching-a-debt-perspective-to-12-year-olds/

Today mom and I went to have brunch at Bofe cafe at SS 19 (near SS 2). It was a new brunch discovery and I have to say I am very delighted to have been introduced by sis on this place. Before you enter the cafe, on the door you will be greeted with a sign saying 'This is not a place for diet'. 

We were seated immediately and given two menus. They have various food selections ranging from breakfast to meats, burgers and pastas. I ordered a smoked salmon sandwich -which comes with chips- while mom ordered a Dubious Duck. 

Smoke Salmon Sandwich. I truly enjoyed this dish because the salmon was fresh and scrambled eggs were cooked just perfectly. I'm not quite sure what bread they used but I have a hunch it was bruschetta. The bread was well toasted. I love how they weren't stingy with their rockets and chips as sides.
(RM 16.90)  

Dubious Duck. The salad was tasteless but if you add the sauce from the duck on to the salad it taste quite good. The duck confit was cooked tenderly though it was a bit tiny. (RM 21.90)

The ambience was cozy and relaxing. Despite it being an air conditioned cafe, I love how it wasn't too cold and freezing. The service was superb as well with them serving water on our table without us asking. They were fast, efficient and friendly. 

Overall enjoyed this new hidden gem and I urged you all to definitely give this cafe a try. 

Business hours as follows:
Mondays: Closed

Tuesday - Thursday: 11.00 AM - 10.00 PM

Friday - 11.00 AM - 11.00 PM
Saturday: 9.00 AM - 11.00 PM

Sunday: 11.00 AM - 10.00 PM 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bofe-656011381119506/info/?tab=overview