22-month reading progress

My daughter is now 22-month old. I had stopped recording the words/phrases she can speak or read for quite some time. My hubby told me it's never too late to restart again as it will be a good memory for us all. So here there are:

Words she can read without pictures:
Body parts:
head
forehead
hair
eye
nose
ear
teeth
lips
mouth
tongue
cheek
neck
chin
shoulder
arm
armpit
hand
tummy
navel
finger
fingernail
thumb
elbow
thigh
leg
feet
toes
knee
ankle

Fruits:
apple
banana
pear
watermelon
honeydew
grape
grapefruit
tangerine
water apple
pineapple
kiwi fruit
orange
tomato
cherry
strawberry
longan
lychee
lemon
loquat
papaya
mango
peach

Colors:
blue
red
yellow
green
pink
purple
brown
black
white
grey

Animal/Insect:
dog
puppy
cat
kitten
mouse
duck
duckling
chicken
rooster
hen
chick
rabbit
cow
calf
horse
foal
pony
sheep
lamb
goat
pig
piglet
bear
giraffe
lion
cub
tiger
leopard
caterpillar
goldfish
fish
ant
fly
ladybird
ladybug
spider
dragonfly
snail
worm
dinosaur
dragon
butterfly
bee
crocodile
alligator
frog
tadpole
otter
panda
water dragon
snake
chimpanzees
toucan
ostrich
rhinoceros
gorilla
monkey
koala
kangaroo
emu
parrot
caterpillar
bull
hippo/hippopotamus
deer
zebra
penguin
donkey
camel
squirrel
iguana
wolf
turtle
turkey
flamingo
walrus
goose
gosling
yak
elephant
eagle
bird
polar bear
reindeer
seal
shark

Shapes:
circle
square
diamond shape
heart shape
rectangle
oval
triangle
trapezium
pentagon
spiral
hexagon
Octagon
semicircle
star
crescent

Numbers:
Numeric numbers from 0 to 20
One
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
ten
eleven
twelve

Family:
daddy
mummy
sister
brother
grandpa
grandma
uncle
auntie
baby
boy
girl

Food:
corn
biscuit
jam tart
orange juice
bread
cookies
soup
pasta
donut
cheese
milk
spaghetti
water
rice
candy

Toys:
ball
rubber duck
board game
marbles
puzzle
tricycle
kite
rings
slide

Transportation:
car
police car
ambulance
fire engire
truck
tractor
bus
digger
motorcycle
bicycle
boat
ship
aeroplane
yacht
taxi
plane
garbage truck
train
steamer
helicopter

Vegetables:
carrot
corn
vegetable
lettuce
bitter gourd
chilli
asparagus
onion
mushroom
green pepper
bamboo shoot
coconut
cabbage
celery
cauliflower
broccoli
spinach
garlic
eggplant
pumpkin
jew's-ear
pea

Nature:
sky
sun
moon
star
cloud
wind
rain
grass
tree
flower

Alphabet (A to Z):
A for ant, axe, aeroplane, acorn, anchor, apple, apron, astronaut, arrows, ambulance, alarm clock *abacus *avocado (*sometimes will forget how to read)
B for ball, bell, book, boy, bowl, balloon, banana, bear, bread, butterfly, burger, bus, belt, bicycle, biscuits, bun, buttons, boots, bag
C for cake, candles, clock, crocodile, cat, clown, cushion, carrot, cup, cap, crayons, *chalk, cheese, *computer, candles, car, *chocolate, crown, comb, cherry (*not so good yet)
D for drum, duck, doll, desk, duster, dolphin, dice, dinosaur, digger, dog
E for elephant, envelopes, egg, eggcup, ear, eye, eight, eraser, *earth (*not that accurate yet)
F for fork, fish, flower, fairy, fruits, float, fan, flags, *files, *feather, *fried chicken, fire engine, four (*sometimes will forget how to read)
G for glass, girl, gate, goat, gorilla, grapes, goldfish, grapefruit, *guitar, globe, gloves, *goggles (*new words for her)
H for handkerchief, helicopter, hat, hammer, handbag, hair pins, house, horse, hairbrush, hanger, honey, heart, hen
I for igloo, ice-cream, ink, *iron, ice, iguana, insect, island (*new word for her)
J for jug, jam, jeans, jacket, jelly, jeep, jewel
K for key, *kettle, knot, kitten, *knife, kite, koala bears, kangaroo, kiwifruit (*new words for her)
L for lamp, lorry, lamb, log, lemon, leaf, lion, lollipop, ladder, ladybird, leopard, leaves, *light bulb (new word for her)
M for mouse, milk, moon, *mittens, mushroom, mug, mop, monkey, motorcycle, marbles, mask, money, mirror, *mosquito, mangoes, *magnet (new words for her)
N for newspaper, *notebook, net, nest, nose, *needle, necktie, nine, nails, nuts (new words for her)
O for ostrich, orange juice, onion, open, octopus, one, *orchid, owl (*new word for her)
P for paint, paintbrush, peas, pear, puppy, penguin, present, potato, *prawn, paper clips, pineapple, papaya, papers, pegs, plate, picture, pizza, pen, pencils, pillow, pear, purple, pig, *purse, pail, *poster (*new words for her)
Q for queen, quilt, quail, *question mark, *quills (*new words for her)
R for rainbow, rain, rocket, robot, rabbit, *rug, *radio, *ruler, *rattle, ribbon, rope, refrigerator (*new words for her)
S for star, sheep, ship, *scooter, spoon, spade, strawberry, stool, slide, shoes, scissors, *sunglasses, *shells, *sweet potatoes, socks, starfruit, *sandwich, soap, *stingray (*new words for her)
T for teapot, tea, tiger, tractor, turtle, *tortoise, tomato, telephone, teddy bear, toothbrush, triangle, tyre, television, truck (*new word for her)
U for umbrella, *unicorn, uniform (*new word for her)
V for van, violin, vase, vest, vegetable, *vulture (*new word for her)
W for watch, window, watermelon, water, whale, *whistle, *windmill, wand, wheel, *watering can (*new words for her)
X for xylophone, x-ray
Y for yo-yo, yacht, yarn, yoghurt, yolk
Z for zebra, zips, zipper, zoo, zigzig, zero

others common words that she can read:
barn
farm
colors
happy
sorry
shapes
alphabet
numbers
picture
jump
run
up
down
wall
smile
hello
bye bye
how are you
thank you
hi
tickle
where
what's that
balloon
play
laugh
cry
bathroom
door
window
help
book
iphone
pencils
crayons
all
are
be
can
cold
come
go
goes
to
the
do
down
up
dress
eat
drink
fun
happy
he
she
in
me
my
no
yes
of
off
on
our
house
that
many
today
what
where
who
you

Still counting......Just realized that it's impossible for me to list down all the words/phrases my daughter can read now. So I might miss out here and there as she is learning new words everyday too. This is just for a rough guideline and record for her reading progress. 


p/s: All those pictures are only for illustrations. I don't use those to teach at all. However, those are good teaching material to teach though. Just remember, there are no dumb children, only lazy parents! ^^

Sushi King in Miri

Salmon sushi roll

Deep-fried beef roll

Egg mayo with shredded crabsticks 

Teriyaki beef rice.

Japanese tofu

Cold soba (vegetarian friendly)

Mixed vegetable tempura (vegetarian friendly)

Deep-fried potato with coke (vegetarian friendly)

Cheesy sushi roll

Teriyaki beef sushi

Salad (lettuce, corn, carrot, egg, onion + lemon +special salad sauce)

Teriyaki Beef Tofu

Love this. It's juicy and yummy. Careful with the heat though.

Teriyaki Beef Rice Burger (reminds me of the rice burgers at Mos Burger in Singapore)

Do you feel hungry after looking at these pictures I have posted up? I do, sometimes. 

Well, no high expectation please. 

If you want to enjoy more varieties, better quality sushi and fresher Sashimi, please visit the one in Brunei. 

If you are craving for Japanese food but want something affordable and can fill up your tummy, try Sushi King then. The only Sushi King branch is at Bintang Mall (New wing), opposite Pizza Hut. 

During weekday, the 20% promotion hour is from 2pm to 6pm. Cheers!

Mr.Ho's Fine Dining Food Restaurant, Miri

Caesar salad with add-on roasted chicken.
Hmm...I think it tastes better without the add-on. 

Creamy mussels with bread. This is very yummy!

This Lamb chop has better quality of mutton compare to Siamese Secret Restaurant.
However, it has too much fat. :(
The vegetable is too little for me also.
I still prefer Siamese Secret's lamb chop. More worthy.  

If you would like to try out the food at Mr.Ho's Fine Dining Food Restaurant:

Lot 661 (A), Block 7, MCLD, 

Pelita Commercial Center, 

Miri-Pujut Road 

Miri, 

Sarawak,

Malaysia.

Contact no: 6 085 - 413933

Four Point Hotel, by Sheraton (Kuching)

There is a Four Point Hotel, managed by Sheraton in Kuching. It is located right next to the BDC gyratory interchange at the junction of the road leading from the city to the Kuching International Airport, which is just two kilometres away. During our Feb visit, we stayed there for 4 days 3 nights. This is our 2nd visit in this hotel and we like the service and friendly staff there.

However, our hotel room has problem with the air-conditioning for 1 whole day during our stay. The room was 27.5C. It was raining outside but the room was hotter than outdoor. In the end, we had to get out from the room as I felt difficulties in breathing. We had make complained for several times, but no technician came to our room  as promised and we couldn't change our room too. We were told that the whole floors were affected, so no point to change room. Staying in the room is more like torturing than enjoying.

We have stayed in many hotels every year. Surprisingly, this so-called managed by Sheraton hotel is a bit 'different'. They do provide us a baby cot when we asked for it but it's merely baby cot. Unlike other hotels which provide a complete comfortable baby cot with pillow, blanket, protector. This hotel provides nothing but only baby cot, of course with the mattress. When we asked for a blanket, they said, the hotel only have King's size or Queen's Size bed blanket/comforter. Wanna safocate my girl?! Hmm...in the end, we just asked for extra big towels for her.

The breakfast buffet is quite ok. The bed is ok. The tv channels....emmm...basically is from Astro so when there was heavy rain, sorry, all channels were not available. As for broadband, you have to pay for it. We didn't go to their swimming pool (very awkward design where the guests who want to swim has to walk through the restaurant) and gym facilities. As for the basement carpark, it's quite ok. Not many cars so can park near to the entrance. For hotel guest, the carpark is free of charge though.

Four Points had won Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards' 2010 to 1012.
It's still year 2011 and yet the award can be given for future performance. Amazing!
How I wish this type of award is given through the mystery shoppers comment and checklist every year.
I just can't believe it is the BEST Four Star Hotel Resort in Malaysia.
If this is the best, I can't imagine the condition of other 4 stars hotels in Malaysia then. Sigh.

Silver Spoon Cafe Restaurant, Miri

Thai Beef Salad. How does it taste?
The beef is overcooked. Very hard to chew.
The Thai sauce they used is those we can buy from the supermarket (sweet and sour Thai chili sauce).  The serving is consider quite a big portion for one person though. 

Have you been to Silver Spoon Café Restaurant at Lot 1160, Jalan Sri Dagang Miri, Sarawak? It is next to Dr.Teo clinic at waterfront area. This sister restaurant of Citrus is newly opened and once the boss told me about this place when I was having my lunch at Citrus (one of my favorite restaurant in Miri), I went to try out the next day to show my support. I felt very excited about this new restaurant as there are not many air-conditioned restaurant + nice food + cozy atmosphere in Miri. 


I went there alone, just to try out this new place before I bring my family there. The design of this restaurant is quite nice, simple and comfortable. They put up many big rounded, white lanterns on the ceiling to beautiful the area. (so that they needn't renovate that much by installing the ceiling board. Smart!) ^^


The waitress is very friendly and nice. When she found out that I was a bit lost in their big page of menu, she came to recommend me the dish before I placed any order. 


Too bad this place is not halal and not that vegetarian friendly too. I wish the boss can improve their choices of food and also their dishes else I wouldn't be able to go often with my family & friends. 


For the time being, I still prefer Citrus compare to Silver Spoon. I wish both restaurants can do well so that Mirians or those who have 'migrated' to Miri have more places to enjoy! ^^ 

3 Points Restaurant 三喜楼, Miri

Have you been to the new restaurant - 3 Points in Miri?

This is how the restaurant looks like in the evening.
A traditional China building design with 2 stoned lions & a nice curving wooden bridge.
It has spacious parking area in front of this restaurant too. 

The restaurant is cozy, well-lit, cooling and comfy.

If you are a vegetarian, you can do special order by telling the chef that you want dishes without meat, seafood, egg/onion/garlic/chives and oyster sauce etc.
And this mixed vegetable dish definitely passed the test.
It has broccoli, cauliflower, cashew nuts, mushroom, jew's ear, baby corn and carrot. Yummy!

Another vegetarian dish~ Cold bidin/midin
(a type of fern, an authentic wild vegetable grow in Sarawak) 

Seaweed bean curd soup (100% vegetarian friendly)

There are 2 types of bean curd available ~ Homemade (with egg) and local bean curd (without egg). Please remember to inform the chef your preference when you order any bean curd dish.
Personally, I like this dish the most. The mushroom is juicy, the green is crunchy and the bean curd is yummy. Feel like eating them again. 

Ok. Non-vegetarian dishes starts here.
A cold dish (jellyfish) which we never miss in a Chinese restaurant. 

Try this tom yam seafood soup. Only RM5 per bowl.
It's a big portion for 1 person though.
It comes with candle heating/boiling underneath all the time.
Never worry your soup will turn cold,
 even if you decided to enjoy it after you have finished your dinner. 

For prawn lovers!

Steamed Cod Fish. Very fresh and nice one. 

My family and I feel lucky to be invited by my best friend's sister, who is working as a managing personnel in this restaurant. We haven't seen each other for a very long time. I feel so happy to see her. The whole night was so wonderful, partly due to this dear friend of mine. We have unlimited topics to chat. Too bad she has gone back to Kuching on the next day, else I would love to ask her out often in Miri.


We would like to thank her for giving us such a nice treat in this restaurant! ^^



Some brief introduction about this restaurant:
The 3 Points Restaurant in Miri is one of the ten restaurants operated by Triple Chain Sendirian Berhad in Sarawak. It is the second branch in Miri. The first one is called After 3 Restaurant at High Street Road. 


If you are thinking to have a birthday celebration, fun party, family gathering or even wedding reception there at 3 Points Restaurant, you can call them up for special arrangement. 

In case you have no idea where is this new eating area located:

3 Points Restaurant 

(Backlane at Rustica Furniture) 

Lot 1359, Block 9. MCLD, 

Jalan Bendahara 98000 Miri, Sarawak. 

Tel: 6 085 - 424414.

Operating Hours: 

11am to 2pm
 530pm to 10pm 

(Monday to Sunday)

Deep-fried banana

Do you like to eat local delicacies/pastry - kuih?

Uncle Phang is showing us how to peel & cut the banana. 

If you are not experienced in using knife, please do not follow what uncle Phang is doing. 

Ok. The banana is ready to be deep-fried. 

Deep all the banana into the mixed flour.

Then put them inside the oil. Deep-fried them till they turned yellowish.

Tah dah!~ If you feel lazy in making deep-fried banana (pisang goreng) at home, why don't you just buy from the stall? 3 pieces for RM1 only. ^^