Journey of My Life

House Renovation

2008-10-24T08:36:00.005+08:00

Aiyoh... Sim Tiah (Heart ache in Hokkien)..

Bit by bit we renovate the house mainly kitchen cabinet & grill. Then built in wardrobe came in, followed by bedset and finally curtains.

Temporary, everything shall ceased until next year due to limited $$.

Next Year Projection :

Living Room
Dining Room
Balcony

Some are satisfying but some are like S***!! Anyway we are too tired complain & complain...

House Warming??? maybe will be held in December, Maybe...

Mentor - Mentee Cooking Competition

2008-10-24T08:34:00.006+08:00

17/10/2008, Casino TRD Pantry:-

The Casino TRD, our dept name - section organized a memorable “Mentor-Mentee” cooking session for the very first time in its history. The objective of this activity was to create bonding between TRD Executive (Mentor) and TRD Staff (Mentee).

The activity required the mentor-mentee teams to discuss on “What to cook?” and later, on “How to cook it?”. The 10 teams were simply ingenious incoming up with creative ideas! Within the given 2 hours, the teams were able to produce their dishes with rather impressive decorations, in unique shapes and sizes, and unbelievably great taste! It was a complete 15-course dinner fit for the Kings!

Our TRD temporary “Chef and demi-chefs”/ mentor-mentee teams with their signature dishes:

Lim TY- Kevin Lim : Tomato-mushroom spaghetti,
Zam : Ayam masak kunyit,
Mat : Ikan bilis masak merah,
Puva : Vegetarian chicken curry, & Kesari,
Azizi : Clear fishball soup,
Jayce : Chicken tom yam,
Radha : Tofu and potato mix,
Shevaun (that's me)-Vasanthi : Seaweed wrap with dory fish & mix fruit,
Muzi : Telur goreng 5 rasa,
Tee PS : Fried spaghetti,
Terrance-Din : Mengkuang masak nyonya,
Su-Khairul : Masala vadai & murukku,
Last but not least, Ah Chin(our manageress) : 6-hour slow-boiled pandan red bean tong sui.

What was initially planned as an Interactive cooking session turned out to be a funfilled, delightful and heavenly kitchen adventure! But most memorably, the TRD team learnt the most basic and essential SURVIVAL skill – Cooking!

(pictures to be upload soon - Chaos)

Indi- Raya Casino Executive Interaction Night

2008-10-24T08:27:00.004+08:00

TRD (where I belong to) has organize a 2nd Interaction Night for all Casino Executives and above level. Due to 9 October 08 is after Raya Puasa & before Deepavali, so the theme of this event is namely Indi-Raya.

Food consists of traditional malay ketupat, rendang etc & some Indian & mamak food as well.
I'm the Tosai maker. Hahaha...

Response is good & guests were enjoying themselves.. We even have white & red wine...
I drank around 4 glass offered by my guest. They pity me doing tosai whole night..

Oh ya.. the proudest thing I did together with my colleagues is "kolum"
(picture to be upload later)

Pre Wedding Photo -Unedit

2008-05-23T20:38:00.014+08:00

My Own design:

Some of the costumes & evening gowns:

My Favourites Wedding Gowns:

My Favourite Background:

Outdoor Wedding Gowns:

The Peak & Madame Tussaud

2008-05-23T20:35:00.015+08:00

Having Fun at Madame Tussaud:

My Idols:

JG Best Playmates:

Best Musician:

Taking rest at The Peak:

Wong Tai Sin

2008-05-23T20:35:00.007+08:00

Disneyland & Ocean Park

2008-05-23T20:34:00.011+08:00

At Disneyland:

At Ocean Park:

Seal Maniac:

Dolphin Maniac:

Visiting Jellyfish:

Visiting Shark:

Panda Lover:

CNY Lion Dance Year 2008

2008-03-11T20:48:00.005+08:00

Dong Dong Chang.....
Entering TRD Admin Office
"Ong" my working place. Don't eat my keyboard!!
Ha ha.. blessing from lion
Mum Mum.. come near..

After TRD office, now Training Room's turn

Bye Bye.... See you next Year (*v*)...

Something Different About Korea

2008-02-01T16:14:00.007+08:00

I can't recall why I'm so keen to visit South Korea? Is it because it's the cheapest place to travel during WINTER?? Hmm... maybe...

When I plan past trip to HongKong, I dig as much information as possible before I landed there. This time I know very less about the places, the movies even the culture. But I'm very much looking forward to feel the snow flakes abounding in roads, roofs and waters.

Lucky to say we met a bunch of nice friends from the group. Majority are couples and newly weds. Only JG & I were just went thru ROM. All of them are very friendly & kind indeed. God Bless!!

It wasn't that boring to follow this tour, however our journey has been compressed with very tight schedule. Very exhausted!!

Also, it is interesting to find out facts that we might not know about South Korea.

"Ajummas" are well known to be mean, one-toothed old women who are pushy and sell weeds at the subway stations. Some of them boil bee and silkworm casings in hubcaps on the side of street as food.

We actually met an "Ajumma" at "All-In Scene Spot". We wanted to test the bee casings but I just couldn't swallow it. YUCK!! & of course I made JG ate one & he didn't like it!!!

Sea-Lady so called " Hai Nu" in Mandarin has a good body shape and must has great stamina & strength. Do you know what they do??

Everyday, their job is to dive into sea holding breath for more than 2 minutes with snorkelling mask & air hose. Except for Storm, regardless of any weather "Hai Nu" has to dive in & pick the seafood then sell at streets.

What surprise us is that the youngest "Hai Nu" is around 50++ years old. While the eldest is 80++ years old. Now wondering why those ladies have to do all this instead of Men??

I believe everyone knows that for the past few generations, Men were superior than Women, Men were educated & Women had to work at the same time handling house chores.

When we went to Folklore Village in Jeju Island, we learn few words:

Wang Ba Li (Men)- "Wang" in Chinese means King which suit the men character. Their role is to become scholar so women will serve them like a king.

Neng Ba Li (Women)- "Neng" in Chinese means capable due to hardship in taking care or husband, children, house chores & earn living.

Pi Ba Li (Young Girl)- "Pi" in chinese indicates when girls slightly push their hair behind their shoulder.

Tung Ba Li (Young Boy)- "Tung Zi" in Chinese means Virgin Boy.

Starcraft, is a war strategy game in which you fight battles across the galaxy as three different races: Terrans, the Zerg, and the Protoss. Terrans are, of course, humans. The Zerg are much like a cross between Alien and the bugs from Starship Troopers. And the Protoss are a religious alien race that's far advanced. It was created in 1998, and it is Korea's unofficial national sport.

Nothing out of the ordinary, but a fun game to play. Korean are very obsessed with it and would swarm in the thousands to PC Rooms in every city and town to play StarCraft. They even have televised matches. Teenage girls worship the best players, the PC Games geeks .

At Seoul, JG watched those replay matches every single night. OMG!! I have to pushed him to bathroom so that I can change channel. Ha Ha Ha...

Korean Priorities for the girls and boys; 1st Clothes followed by Car, Home, Physical Beauty & last Food.

Even in Winter, Girls will wear mini skirts & pantyhose unlike us, heavy thick jacket with jeans, wool cap, scarfs and gloves. AIYAH... FORGOTTEN TO SNAP SOME PHOTOS OF IT..

Adios.. shall save money for second visit!

Korea - Jeju Island

2008-02-01T16:04:00.008+08:00

Korea - Theme Parks

2008-02-01T15:45:00.007+08:00

Live As Korean !!

2008-02-01T15:42:00.014+08:00

1st Rule: Use Proper Skincare

2nd Rule: Eat KimChi

3rd Rule: Wear traditional

Winter Experiences

2008-02-01T15:42:00.010+08:00

At Mount Sorak:

At Ski Resort:

Shooting Site - MBC Studio " Da Chang Jin"

2008-02-01T15:38:00.019+08:00

Shooting Site - Nami Island "Winter Sonata"

2008-02-01T15:38:00.017+08:00

At the entrance

Nice View

Cultural

Romance

Eaten by FISH??

TWINS??

Different sceneries around Nami Island...

Can't see me...
Ostrich... Real??? Fake???

Can't see anything??? Look down

Lots & lots of squirrels.... I LOVE it, I LOVE it....

Registry Of Marriage

2008-02-01T15:36:00.005+08:00

Why 21st January 2007 (21/01/2007)?

My B'day fall on 21 December

JG's B'day fall on 01 February

When we combine both our b'dates, we can get 21/01.

To make it more meaningful, we have chosen January which is between our b'month.

Cool!!!

Why a bouquet of Mickey & Minnie ?

Basically, I'm not a Flower Lover.

Since Year 2008 is Rat Year, it should add some value to our ROM.

By the way, I always couldn't afford to own a Mickey Mouse toy since childhood.

& this time, HUBBY bought it!!!

Don't misunderstood..

My mom standing besides JG & his parents beside me. Strange??

Yes, we announced "Husband & Wife" here, Heng Ann Association Hall

"Lo Sang" from Genting

2008-01-15T11:25:00.004+08:00

Do You All Know That "Lo Sang" from Genting Palace is the Best & Most Fresh???

Do you all know why it is essential to eat "Lo Sang" during Chinese New Year??

Customly say, Food is an important item for almost all Chinese celebrations.

Lo Sang is using chopsticks to toss all the mixture of few preserved *& colourful vegetables, fruits, crackers & raw fish slices. Chinese believes that the higher you toss, the nearer for you to accomplish any wishes. Thus, whenever they toss up in the air they will read out wishes loud & clear.

Lo for wealth!
Lo for health!
Lo for happiness!
Lo for promotions!

As for us, we LO... & LO... & LO... almost everyday every meal .....

regardless fine dining or hawker meal.

Long Restaurant @Jinjang

2008-01-15T11:13:00.000+08:00

Walau eh.... Everytime we went there, sure the Taukeh liang will recommend new dish & proud to say they are not bad.

This time we tried

Lemon BBQ Crab - Yummy delicious !!
Pearl Abalone Clam with soup - Looks like triangle shape and taste like abit of abalone.
Grilled Fish "Kei Ngan = Chicken Eye" - Taste like grilled fish where I ate at Ipoh Garden many many years ago.

Other dishes remain the same: Salt egg with HeiKo, Prawn

TIPS: Please don't go too early, a Restaurant Boss once told us that actually the Freshest Seafood is after they sell finish the yesterday stocks.

That is why this time I couldn't take photos, it's too DARK!!!

December Flashback !!

2008-01-01T10:06:00.000+08:00

Oh Gosh... Today's a new day for a new year. I kept busy counting days doing talks daily until I've forgotten how fast time flies.

Oh... Of course this is the best time to reflash what I have been doing in December and needless to say, PLAN for coming agenda, new things to be set & new objectives to be achieved.

Overall, the best things happen throughout the year was.... Felt like nothing really special.

Whilst the worst memory I have is .... when being pushed to dead end by Lady Bosses. Now I have seconded to another department & they begin to smile & talk to me. Ceh... what a hipo!!

December should be merrier and most happening month. However, I wasted & missed 2 celebrations; Christmas & New Year Countdown.

22nd Dec morning- I rushed down to KLCC met Debbie for a quick drink & girls talk. It may be tiring but no harm meeting a good buddy.

22nd Dec night- Manage to take only 2 photos with Soo Seow Nee & both are blurred.

23rd Dec - Rushed back to Malacca to attend another wedding, JG's cousin sister.

24th /25th Dec - Nada.. stay at home.

26th Dec - Selected bridal photos @ GTC. Bride's not beautiful and groom's not handsome either. Hence, only chosen the best 42 pcs. Wanna screw the guy but it's useless to get angry.

Hmm... thinking about it now I realise nothing much revealling for the past 365 days.

December Bombs

2007-12-10T11:00:00.000+08:00

Wah.. Just received few wedding bombs from friends and relatives. On 22nd, I have to attend Soo Seow Ni's wedding dinner at Raub, Pahang and JG will celebrates his buddy's first newly born baby at Johor.

Soo Seow Ni is one of my subordinates from Maxims. Nearly got promoted for supervisory functions due to good improvements in attendance & has advantage of seniority but unfortunately, her timing was bad since she is now a mother-to-be.

Then we meet up in Malacca for JG's cousin wedding dinner. 23rd on bride's side and 25th on groom's side at Kuala Lumpur. That's how I plan to spend my off days:-

21st Dec - Working 0700-1500 hrs, do laundry & packing

22nd Dec - Wake up @ noon, wait for Connie then go to Raub, maybe can jalan-jalan over there. After dinner, return to Genting.

23rd Dec - Early in the morning, take bus to Pudu then transfer to Malacca. During the dinner, his parents will introduce me to all their relatives. STRESSFULLLL....

24th Dec - Can't wait to go back to Kuala Lumpur. Hopefully can do some window shopping. Maybe can go GTC Bridal Gallery to select photos. Maybe can get key for new house.

25th Dec - What a Xmas Celebration!! Still have to attend another wedding, JG's cousin sister's husband's dinner. Just accompany JG & family will do, but please don't introduce me to the other relatives.

26th Dec - Sighed.. If got time, still can go shopping. If not, then just return to Genting lorrr...

27th Dec - Start work liao. Better work 0900-1700 hrs than evening shift. After work can relax & watch movies.

Hopefully all run smooth according to the plan. Thinking about it, its nice to dress up nicely but it also costly...

Year 2008 Out Of Budget

2007-12-09T12:03:00.000+08:00

Planned Vacation For Year 2008:

January - Korea 8D6N (confirmed)
March - Hong Kong/Macau 8D7N (confirmed)
December - Singapore 3D2N or any domestic travel 4D3N

Places I wish to visit through self drive :- Ipoh & Penang

Only 2 trips confirmed nya... after March, I have to eat bread everyday!! Have to save some money for our wedding ceremony. Our predictions is next Year end. Though the real date not yet finalised but I wish the company incentive is on going.
On going
On going
On going
On going

Actually after the photo shooting at GTC Bridal Gallery, I seem to be a little rued, felt like cheated. If I have enough budget, I'll rather make an album comprises of all my friends, colleagues & guests who attend our dinner. I heard it will roughly costs RM1000++ but I find it's more worthy.
Save money
Save money
Save money

Plus we bought a new car. Few hundreds for loan, toll fees, petrol can sum up to thousand per month. & a new apartment which need at least basic renovations for bathrooms & kitchens. His uncle say if a high class condo bathroom can occur leakage, then our small small cheap cheap apartment is far worst. I wonder how these contractors get their license or they must be too smart in corruptions.

Now both of us has a big commitment to bare. Wanna be thrifty yet wanna go shopping. If year 2008 out of budget, then I'll wait till Year 2009, Shopping Spree in Bangkok!!

Farewell Party

2007-11-22T15:57:00.000+08:00

Wanted to have buffet dinner at Coffee Terrace yesterday, but our group comprises of 13 persons is too large for them to accommodate us. So we changed direction to Good Friend Restaurant. Spend around RM440 swiped by both Ah May & my meal cards. Everybody enjoy the dinner by squeezing 13 of us into a 10 seated table.

One of the reasons meant for such gathering was to bid farewell to our dearest China croupiers, Wang Kai & Hu Xia. Honestly, they are behaving good & not giving much problems during work. One of our Korean customers actually loves Wang Kai so much. Imagine how a Korean & Chinese communicate at their own language.

Hu Xia & Wang Kai......

Another reason was to celebrate Ken's birthday. Hence, after dinner, we headed to Baskin Robin stall & chose an ice-cream cake. Very delicious. We later cut it at Be A Star Karaoke (BASK).

Before we enter to BASK, we lepak at Elianto counter. Ah May was testing few reddish lipsticks as our Mom keep nagging all of them to use sharp red lipstick. Mom even said that from a 3 feet distance, she would like to see reddish lips on every female employees.

We share a lipstick, bought it back to BASK & started crazy doings. Every members from Maxims Wednesday group regardless male & female even managers has to put on lipstick, kissed on the T-Shirts & sign. These T-Shirts will be treated as farewell gifts to both Wang Kai & Hu Xia.

Our Manager also must kissed the T-shirt !!!

We catch "Dr." Lee & all male Asst. Manager to apply lipstick. So Fun & Happening!!

Trouble of Marriage

2007-10-03T05:10:00.000+08:00

Chinese wedding culture is a vital part of Chinese tradition. Many rituals and customs have lost in course of history, but many can still be observed even today. It is practiced in honor of family value and respect to committed relationship, the holly marriage.

When I mention that it would be convenient for newly wed couple to go on honeymoon only, my mom uttering aloud. Such act resembles unfilial child who have forgotten his/her own family & relatives!!! To her, my marriage is the most important thing for her to show off how well/how creditable she has raised a daughter.

In Chinese culture, a marriage is considered the joining of 2 families. Couple can get register anytime but can't marry without agreement from both parents. During the proposal, both side were quite easy going & "Cin cin Cai cai" regarding of the betrothal & other wedding stuffs. However, things were different during our private conversations. *SIGH*

I hate it when my mom keep telling me off need no to worry anything about the marriage because it is arrange by the elders.

Long Grilled Restaurant @ Jinjang

2007-10-03T05:05:00.000+08:00

Sunday, 30/09/07

OMG, this is the best restaurant I've ever dine in. Cheap, delicious, really cheap & really delicious... No regrets at all... This is RESTAURANT LONG GRILLED FISH SEAFOOD.

Best Delicacies:

Deep Fried Salted Egg with Prawn (HeiKo)

Thai-style Grilled Clam

Yin Yang Pork Rib

Cheese Butter Fried Snail

Thai Steam Fish

Must serve with FRIED RICE with ONLY LALA.

Of course many many other food such as, curry milk prawn, cheese baked clam or crab & etc...

Location: Jinjang

Ha ha... Every month we will sure go down there at least once. MUST TRY OHHH...

Mooncake Festival Celebration

2007-09-25T22:35:00.000+08:00

The event started off around 1930 hrs. Yet I arrived half an hour late, so everything was well prepared by some of my staffs. There's lot to eat:- mooncakes, fried rice, jellies, little yam, "Ling Kok" alike bull's horn, prawn crackers, assorted nuts, wines, carbonated beverages etc.

Most of the pictures took are mostly by candid.

We saw this little boy strolling around & watching us, so humbly gave few colourful lanterns to him. The Father for sure very happy....

All squatting down patiently lighting the "TangLung" including our First World Casino GM, Vincent Yap, who were still in formal suit.

Aiyah, Thomas! My first male model holding up lantern & lanterns...

And Sandy, my only female model.. The rest keep eating & hiding their faces..

Haha... I look pretty not because of my real look but the colourful background & my pinkish "TangLung".

Ah Ee trying to avoid the camera!!! Pooh Pooh or Alex ,also the-Day a Yr Older Boy....

Sing Sing, Jennifer & Bro. Wah.... On right is Old Man: Patrick

Patrick & Raymond busy with candles... While Benny & DJ Lim(from Genting FM) trying to post with horns....

Ahhhhh... most lovely couple!!

See, even Boss can spend some time trying to set up his own lanterns. Shockingly though we have more Bosses cancel their appointment to attend our gathering:- COO Mr (triple) T, VP Mr See CK, & AVP Mr Bala.

Snap.. Snap.. Snap.. Look Here, There, Right, Left.....

Recaps on Merdeka Day

2007-09-24T00:09:00.000+08:00

After check out at 8pm, I quickly rush to Arena of Star to find a seat nearer to stage. There's alot of dancing teams. I personally like the Hand Percussions Team. Very cool, unfortunately the photos were too mini and thus couldn't show clearer picture. *SIGH**

Sasi the Don...

Dayang...

When Gary appeared on stage, spectators applaused & screamed loudly. I believe 80% of the audiences came to watch him. That's also why the management arrange Gary to turn up at 11pm. He sang few songs including SuperWoman etc. (Forgotten the titles liao!!!)

Countdown: 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 BOOM.... Hurray! Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

Combination of few patterns !!

Mini explosion everywhere!!

This is so nice!!!

Short trip to Penang Island

2007-08-11T17:13:00.001+08:00

7th August 2007 -

Yippee... We were crossing the Penang Bridge. Why is there a big benteng along the side of bridge? In that way, we could no longer view the sea. I miss Penang so much. Can't wait to taste all the food in my mind...

Luckily we pulled off in front of the temple instead of walking from downhill thus saved more energy climbing further up.

Snap for memories..

Took these while standing in an air-con elevator towards Kuan Yin Temple.

Weather at Penang wasn't good, quite hazy.

This is a marvellous woodcraft which able to create 3D effect. Wherever u go- right of left, the eyes always looking at u. Wana bought it but saw the price tag costing RM350, sighed & left.

Aiya... Kuan Yin Temple is under renovation. Also it's a good time to contibute some roofs..

Posting at Zodiac Rock !!

Bachelor & a couple !!

Eh, 1 person's missing with Dragon. That's for my mom..

Alot of big fat carp fishes at a pond nearby.

Largest Siamese Temple consists of Reclining Buddha.

Trowing token into Luck Pots.

Night scene of Penang Island taken at 20th floor apartment.

Deliciously duck drumstick's mee suah, located SOMEWHERE under a big tree.. Recently the stall was recommended by HO CHAK (8TV).

Known for best Bakuteh & stir fried vege with chicken floss on top. I personally like the vege so much...

For whole day, we were brought to taste some famous deliciously local stuff, eg. Char Siew rice, Cendol, Asam Laksa, Fried Oyster & etc. But I salute those two dishes above. However, my brain couldn't memorize all the place we went. Aiyah, as long as friends are around, they can bring us there anytime.

Now I know where is Pengkalan Hulu

2007-08-11T17:11:00.000+08:00

6th August 2007 -

Early in the morning, we were leaving Kuala Lumpur heading to somewhere North Perak. Our initial plan is to go to Penang Island, however Alex suggested to stay a night at her new GF's house. I thought it was nearby plus it will be a bit embarass for Alex to visit her parents alone. For the sake of Buddy, we agreed.

Feeling great for the day, we happily drive towards North.

After 2 hours, we can't see the end of the road, 2 hours later... & hours later.... Did u see any much difference??? Noooooo.... I slept & woke up several times, view in front of me still *ALMOST* the same. My Gosh !!

Lesson Learnt: We might have a goal to achive. How many people really know where they are going? How many of us know when we will achive it? This journey has taught me to be more patient and consistent towards the end. Other than that, even we attempt so hard to extricate from any disasters, sometimes what is unavoidable is unavoidable!! Preparation to face obstacles is good, better than we tend to escape from it. Anyway, talk is easy, it does need some skill though....

Feeling bored, nothing to see except greeneries at both side of the highway. Buttocks were boilling. Suffocation even getting worse when an old bus exhausting some clouds of polluted air. Kill me!!!

Hehehe... nothing special at Pengkalan Hulu. Somehow we got little entertainment from these two cats.

There's a Malaysia-Thailand custom at Pengkalan Hulu. There's a small duty free complex & bought a box of Berrys' Chocolate. Moreover, I never regret to meet such lovely peaveful small town. It doesn't have large Mall, not much to do after 8pm, town was silent after 10pm. Yet, there's lot of plantation beside my friend's house; rambutan, aloe vera, pumpkin etc, & lots of fruits to eat; durian, rambutan, mangosteen, jambu, jambu air etc.

Lesson Learnt: Human are more happy over surprises from unexpectated outcomes rather than dispointment towards unfulfilled/dissatisfaction result that did not live up to their expectations.

Sunday Celebration

2007-08-11T16:42:00.000+08:00

5th August 2007 -

We went to Traders Hotel for some special celebrations. JG's batch has finally meet their contract's due date and they are free as birds.. Part of the reasons is to have a reunion gathering.

We found this marvellous place with the good recommendation from Damien. The rooftop open air "SkyBar" situated on Level 34, Traders Hotel.

Standing at the lobby waiting for the rest.
After drinking, there's abit of natural blusher on cheeks...
Taken from inside the bar.

(More photos coming up)

"MA LA" Steamboat

2007-08-11T16:39:00.001+08:00

In order to celebrate Damien's birthday, we went to this place. At Goh Tong Jaya, there's a restaurant infamous of "Mala" Steamboat called DZH Sichuan Restaurant. At roundabout, turn left after Seri Malaysia Hotel towards uphill. There are signboards to guide to the restaurant. No regrets!! Especially "Mala" lamb. All meat are fresh. Yummy...

Malacca Excotic 1

2007-07-10T21:37:00.000+08:00

During this holiday, we spent half day visiting few sites & bite some local food at Malacca town.

Cendol - My friend recommended cendol at Mahkota Parade's food court. It is also using "Gula Melaka". I tried Cendol Durian. I haven't taste any cendol from Malacca so far. As a first timer, it taste a bit strange, sort of a bit like durian dodoi & the sweetness of the sugar carry some coffee taste. Overall ok.

Kuan Yin Temple nearby Jonker Street. The old one is under certain renovation. Just go in & "pai pai". Opposite the road is the new one, 2 storeys marbled building consists of a lot of Kuan Yin statues & others such as 18 Lo Han.

Pineapple Tart - There is a famous shop at the entrance of Jonker Street, relatively beside the performance stage. We went in and taste a few types of pineapple tart but only 1 of us bought a packet of local biscuit & a packet of black glutinous koci.

Satay Celup - I stay quite often these days in Malacca & yet this is also the first time I came to Capitol Restaurant. It's the most famous shop selling satay celup. Usually, JG always bring me to another shop, called Ban Lee Siang located at Ong Kim Wee Rd. Excited & hoping to taste the so heard "Marvellously Delicious" sauce. Frankly to say, 3 of 5 persons do not really like it & another 2 fellows said so-so. Well, it really depends on the taste bud that each one like.

Night market at Kampung Lapan. It's been really long time & I missed walking through a night market. Wide varieties of food like Tauhu fa, Rojak, Fried Lobak, Sweet Corn, Lemon Jelly Ice, BBQ hotdog, Kebab, Murtabak, BBQ chicken wing etc..... Other than that, there are stalls selling cheap cheap accessories. Unfortunately, we are all too full & bloated after our dinner. I plan to go again during my coming holidays next month.

Hot Soup at Seri Kembangan

2007-07-10T21:33:00.000+08:00

On 8th July, we went to a shop located at Seri Kembangan. If u know the area then it's easy to find. I can only remember turning right before a Dewan & Post office.

Only got few dishes:- hot soup claypot, chicken claypot, stim taufu & "Sang Choy". Overall, all are delicious....

Adrianne's Wedding

2007-07-02T11:17:00.001+08:00

This is Adriane & Yu Ten.

Gathered at Bukit Jalil's under the Lrt Station. 4 cars roaming all the way to Malacca, the well known historical city.

Reached the Mahkota Hotel, used to be name as Century Mahkota Hotel. Lunch at one of the oldest shop fame of chicken rice ball at the Jonker Street. After that we headed to another shop eating cendol.

At 4pm, left a little dime time window shopping at Mahkota Parade. There, we separate our gang; Chin, JG & me buy some stuff & go back to JG's house for self preparation. Meanwhile, they all have to return to the 2-rooms apartment.

Arrived on the dot @ 7pm at Pei Zing Restaurant but neither the bride's nor bridegroom's family was there. According to the beautiful bride, she'll not tolerate with Malaysian time!! (here, we mean that usually when people invite you for a wedding dinner at 7pm, it's normally started of 2 hours late.) Anyway, luckily we had late lunch already.

While waiting, we keep snapping photos.
Bride & bridegroom came in gracefully giving the pageant's waving style to her guests. Sorry, picture are blurred.

Yum Sing!! Prepare to leave...

After dinner, our programme still continued. We went to Wings Cafe, then some of us went to eat Stay Celup. I don't think anyone tried this out, 6 girls cramping behind the seats with 2 guys sitting comfortably in front including driver. When we came out of the Toyota Altis, everyone looking at us. So embarass!! Luckily there's no road block...

Massage-Food-Shop-Walk at Bangkok

2007-06-22T21:17:00.000+08:00

9 of us went to Bangkok- From Top Left:JG, Alex, Ivy & Pui Yee; MIddle to Front Row: Me, Sarah, Damien & Jeft. Catherine in front of us holding camera.

The best as well as most favor picture throughout the Bangkok Trip.

18th June
Check in to Residence Hotel, !st meal we ate was chicken rice at a famous local shop. Hard to describe la and never notice much bout the shop name coz we're so hungry and hot. HO CHAK (^v^)...

Later shopping at Central World Plaza, bought umbrella due to rainny day & some Thailand shirts at BIG C Shopping Mall opposite the CW Plaza.

In front of the mall, located stalls. Bought some snacks - chicken ball bbq, mango slices, sweets etc.

This is the traditional sugarcane squeezer.

Poor Jeff lost his hp after massage. Went back after an hour but not spotted. Head for a boat ride, actually sampan but similar to our mini bus. We have to rush in and rush out otherwise boat will start without waiting. Ivy afraid of boat riding.

We stopped at some where quite far than took taxi to a restaurant Dinner at located at the side bank of Chao Praya River. Riverside costs rm 200++ for 7 pax.

19th June
Started journey at 8am.

Taken outside the Grand Palace.

1st destination is Grand Palace - During summer, this place should be visited in the morning because after this destination, there will be more attractions. Within the palace complex, several worth seeing buildings are the Temple of Emerald Buddha/Wat Phra Kaew, collections of firearms, weapons, throne halls etc. REMEMBER!! U should visit this one 1st cause the ticket u bought is inclusive of entrances to Royal Plaza later. Both Grand Palace & Royal Plaza are located in different place.

(Photos captured from Temple of Emerald Buddha.)

Tall Pillars...

(Below 4 photos captured of the miniature of Angkor Wat..)

Drawings of the legends on the walls...

Will find out more about these legends especially the monster above.

More pictures from Grand Palace :-

Above: Entrances...

Below: Thai Origin Golden Roof with Western Exterior Design...

Firearm Collections...

When we almost leave, we are lucky enough to watch the securities taking over the other team.

Followed by Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) - This place will only takes u less than an hour walking tour. It's up to u if u want to see a 3m long statue. Entrance Fees cost RM5, only for foreigners.

Then Royal Plaza - When u enter this area, there are a few more buildings, might probably take u 2hours ++ non-stop strolling under the hot sun. Vivanmek Mansion lived by few generations of Kings with their original antiques & furniture. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is the most stunningly domes. REMEMBER!! It is always nice for eyesight but most of them doesn't allow u to snap photo.

Important Notes:

Please mind ur attire. For places above, NO bare shoulders/legs. Otherwise they'll give u a batik cloth to wrap around or they can prohibited u to enter.
Check the visiting time & entrance fees as well.
Prepare umbrella for sun shade or rain drops.

During noon, we loitered around Kaw Sang Road and took lunch at Burger King. While strolling i tried this, the famous colourful jelly with lotus paste.

In the evening, we went for massage at Health Spa doing aromatherapy massage. Personally think it's quite expensive lo.. around RM60. But we can easily find cheaper massage rate in Bangkok right?? No need go high class massage centre ma..

Later took dinner inside Central Shopping Mall, foodcourt. Cheap cheap nice nice...
Gals stay at hotel resting. Me & JG rest as well coz not feeling well, both of us felt like overheating.

20th June
Started journey at 7 am. 2 hrs journey to Floating Market. Amazing! Bargained, bought and ate...

Hair wash & facial massage at Central S.M again due to avoid traffic jam at Bangkok. Felt exteremly fresh...

Then went for buffet dinner at Riverside Cruise cost RM68/pax. Start dinner at around 1830hrs till around 2100hrs. During weekend, additional RM16/pax is charged.

Along the cruise at Chao Phraya, u can see the nightlife, part of Grand Palace, Wat Arun, all International Hotels such as Shangri-La, Penisular, Hilton etc. Nice view.
Night market at PatPong. Famous of tiger shows, pubs, stalls like Petaling Street.

21st June
Breakfast at hotel till 10am. Bathed & packed. Before leaving Bangkok, 2 hours shopping at Platinum, a wholesale emporium. More than 100 shop lots that sell Fashion clothes, jeans, women & men apparels, shoes, bags, accesories, gifts & souvenirs & food.
Highly recommended. Open daily from 0930hrs till 2000hrs. Located at Petchaburi Road.
Too many things to buy but we really run out of cash.. caSH.. CASH..

Redang Island 2007

2007-06-10T21:21:00.000+08:00

10 June 2007 - Departure to Redang Island

We leave hotel at 6.45am & reached jetty around 8am.

Since Redang Island is an important conservation site for sea turtle, trying to catch a glimpse at any turtles is our target. On the way to the island, we saw a greenish turtle swimming pass by our boat. Unfortunately, not fast enough to take out cameras.

Possing on top of the boat.

11 June 2007 - Relaxing

In the morning, we head to Marine Park.

First memoir when thinking of Redang Island is the 3 horizon lines comprises of clear blue sky, crystal sparkling seawater and white sandy beach. Nice to view yet it is too hot to soak in. Playing mahjong while eating ice cream and chatting is a wiser act.

12 June 2007 - New Experience

In the morning, we head to Turtle Bay, too bad we missed a turtle as it swim real fast.

At noon, we rest at our room to get prepare for evening adventure. After briefing on 3 important criterias:

Equalizing the ears pressure - few ways to do that:-

1. take a gulp of air, close the nose & try to pop out the air, or

2. Swallow a bit of own saliva & heard "pop" at both ears.

Continuous Breathing at normal rate

Simpliest way to shoo out the water in our mask -

1. let the water flow into mask below eyes level;

2. using few fingers to press on bottom of mask to ensure no leakage;

3. turn your head to face up; then

4. using nose to blow all the water out.

From our experience, the value is unmeasureable. At first, ,we were quite vague whether we should go or not which cost us RM150/45 minutes/pax.

13 June 2007 - Shark Searching

Shark is so beautiful when they don't bite you!!. Not sure if there's is any vegan sharks??

At nite we usually hang out at Laguna Resort to taste some Fruity Ais Kacang.

14 June 2007 - Farewell

Time to say goodbye again. Within a year, changes rapidly happen. More & more resorts open up, more & more corals dying. There are STILL plenty of fishes but only few species wandering around. I have went there twice in a consecutive years. I do not think I'm going again to the same destination for future trip. Instead, should save more $$ to plan to Sipadan. Maybe can learn some diving skills.

Scratching best posing monkey !!

Other than monkey, there are also rabbit, bat which accidentally flew in and dominant squirels.

One Day before to Redang Island

2007-06-10T21:12:00.000+08:00

09 June 2007

We reached Kuala Terengganu at about 1830 hrs. We kinda excited waiting for tomorrow's BIG day. We are heading to Redang Island again after last year vacation at the same destination, same hotel & almost the same activities. Yet, I will try scuba diving without license this year.

This time, we have 8 paxs in our gang; Damien & GF, Benny & GF, Alex, Chin, JG & me. Also, this could be the last gang-vacation as Alex & Chin are leaving us to MACAU. I'll sure treasure every moment we spare. We gonna miss them unless we plan for few vacations to Macau in future & stay at their place. Haha.. then I can cut budget for accomodation.

Because we settled quite early at KT, ample of time to spend before we go to bed. So for the guys, they definitely playing DOTA Warcrafts now while the gals just doing some email checking & web surfing. When they saw CYBERCAFE, their mind go haywire... Other than blogging, what else can I do leh??

We stay at YT Midtown, cheap & good so far, RM99/nite with 2 single bed... Ate deliciously 4 types of meat, 1 vege & 1 soup at cost of RM126. Not bad, not bad although kena slaughter kau-kau.... & we bought 1 carton of 1.5litres mineral water at cost of RM10.60; which mean 1 bottle costs less than RM1. We are so crazy, ya I know.

Siew Bee's Wedding

2007-06-01T21:06:00.000+08:00

It was a rushed & packed journey to Paloh. It was my 2nd year ex-roomate from UUM's big day. Her name is Siew Bee. Recalled her as a cute, small size, happy go lucky, kind hearted, blah..blah..blah..

Honestly speaking, the best time staying in UUM is when they become my roommates. It was my 2nd year. The nicest part is that we spend almost every day doings stuff together. At 5pm, we go tabau Chinese food, waited for all roommates (4 of us) to be in room. At 6 or 7pm, we watch series movies & eat at the same time. Sometimes our big sis/ eldest gal, who stay at Jitra would bring some raw pork for us to cook. We rest a while, bathed together. He hem.. Don't think something else!! We actually have 4 bathrooms in our pantry.

Later, we studied together seriously. When I think about it, it really seems like studying at library. At 11pm, our supper time struck! Bread or biscuit with coffee, teh or milo. At 1.45am, we always complainted & cursed a gang of guys playing guitar & singing malay song. **SIGH** sound like wild boar climbing trees. Haha..

Another memory of her, after exams, when Bee open the room door, she always cried out "I want to pack my things & go home married liao". During that time, I really can felt the tense she had. At last, her dream comes true. Married to the first BF & still so lovingly. Siew Ping & me attended the wedding, unfortunately the Big Sis, Xue Chen couldn't release herself from work.

This is what happen in the morning. Before we let them enter the bride's house, groom & his buddies have to pass some tests first. A cup of coffee with raw eggs, Mixed rojak with special ingredients:- jelly, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce etc... **Girls can be so Mean!!**

Coming Next is Adriane's wedding on 30th June.

Macau - Hong Kong - Zhuhai

2007-04-23T17:08:00.001+08:00

January 22-28, 2007

MACAU

To you know I suffer alot. Coming down from Genting to KL, I kept vomiting & vomiting. Even though I try to eat yet what goes in all vomited out in the end. I woke up at 2am & still VOMIT! I'm so scare I might not be able to continue my trip.

Lining up at Departure Gate @ 530am. Thank God, I feel much better liao. Actually, I almost left my handphone at the hand carry checking counter. Hehehe... Pai seh la... I went through Counter 1 then turn to Counter 2 to wait for my belongings. Luckily, my buddy Alex queueing behind me, kept my handphone eventually.

***

After we checked into hotel, 1st destination we go is the infamous street ** but I forgotten the name**. Our tour guide is Mr Andy Lim, an ex staff of Genting currently working in Galaxy Macau. Reach at the Ruins of St. Paul at Monte Fort.

This is us from top left: JG, Me & Sarah. Follow by Alex-the-Pooh, Jeff busy on the phone & Damien in front. 6 of us left Genting & come to Macau. Hurray !! (^_^)

And this is me posting in front of the giant, the only-left-over after war; The Ruins of St. Paul. Behind this war, there is a museum. On my left hand side is the Monte Fort. Have to climb up ohhh...

This is a view of Macau city from the front of the Ruins of St. Paul. Everywhere is decorated with some arts resembling the coming Olympic 2008. Follow the road on the right side of Red Building, you will find many people selling clothes, BBQ meat slice (daging salai lah..) & most important, PORTUGESE TART. Must Try ohhh.. Some like it, some don't, it's up to you lorr...

Ok, let me tell you some useful info. Don't ever buy the BBQ meat slice here. It's thicker and hard to chew, compare to ours from Long Kei / Wo Lai Yeh etc. They, Macau citizen prefer Malaysian Daging Salai; usually ask Malaysians to buy for them instead.

I pass by a wall with the X-Men poster on it, I just stop my BF to snap a picture of me with my favourite handsome Wolverine. & he called me "Crazy !!"

After we turn left, right, left, right, left, right, we come to a small city. A ancient church. Along the way, there has alot of Olympic Arts statues. While strolling, we tried some other local snacks eg. lok-lok with different spices sauces, kinda-like apam etc.

Above shown is few of popular casinos:- Sands, Wynn & Galaxy.

Below shown is those popular ancient casinos:- Babylon & Lisboa.

Differences from these 2 categories are the management style & customer services. MUST VISIT & EXPERIENCE IT regardless you'll win or lose.

Night scene at Macau street. Dark with yellow lights. BO LIAO..

Strong wind...

Must visit too. Fisherman's Harbour is a place to shop and watch volcanoe explode every evening. Well, too bad we missed it. **SIGH**

HONG KONG

Places that I went to in Hong Kong.
Will upload more photos from time to time.

Pls enjoy these 1st.

My favourite idol - JET LI.

Surrounded by all tall & gigantic buildings. However, you won't be lost in this busy jungle.

Visited most of the famous street. We found a stall which sells attractive thongs & under garments, all kinds of animals' HEADs. Hahahaha...

***TO BE CONTINUE***

China Trip

2007-04-23T17:01:00.000+08:00

Pearl !!!!! Each clams can produce approximate 35 to 50 pearls depends on the pearl size. Sometimes more than that.

Most expensive tea set due to the design.

Internal Drawing & Colouring.... All very beautiful..

All colourful Jade !!!!

Aiyoh... I think it has been donkey years since the trip, however I just update these pictures. Today is 08 Jan 2008.

Haha.. I also can't remember when was our China Trip, can't even recall those places I went.

"SHANGHAI TAN" Building

Shanghai Town, busy streets...

Historic Architecture in Old Shanghai

Modern Shanghai
Day Time...

These is night scene ohh.. Pudong & Puxi

How come I always spoil the breathtaking scenery?? I shouldn't be any picture, rite??? ^-^

500+ years old Pagoda. "Pulut" Rice as these day simen; still can hold strongly.

The said this building meant for APEC Meeting. Really???

Happily Crazilly messing with Emperor's Dining Table.

Nanjiang - Longest in World?? Upper deck of Bridge is mobile road, bottom is train railway & under the bridge is water la.. meant for cargo shipping.

Sorry didn't really pay attention when tourist guide was explaining the history. Anyway, I always almost fail History, remember???

It seems like blood veins. Those veins are naturally on these stones.

They said:-
# China citizen believe that this stone is alive kinda similar praying to ancestor tomb.
# Any politician in China will visit this amazing stone for blessings or inspirations.
# Normal people like us can only take picture standing on its left side, or else it's bad luck!!!

One of the most popular tourist spot - Night Market In Nanjiang.

Posing like "Mao Tze Dong"

Song MeiLing's Tomb

Located at ShangHai so called "XIN TIAN DI"

Our gang & tourguide.... He's the tallest one!!!

This is the fastest magnetic train in the world???

First thing to do is to jot down your BUS PLAT NUMBER. Got it???

This is our toilet in Shanghai Hotel. 5*

China toilet is categorized into ;-

# 1 Star - Use umbrella cover your ass & no wall at all

# 2 Star - 3 walls without shelther and door

# 3 Star - Walls with shelther and door that cover ur head when you squad down

# 4 Star - Toilet with 50% transparent door, still very smelly

# 5 Star - Clean & proper toilet.

When you go nearer, you will realize there is a fragrant smell produce by this wood, hence they call it as "HEONG MUK"

Amazing too... Both side same picture by traditional hand sewing. Very impressive & Perfect!!

Famous Temple crowded by local & tourists.

Awana Kijal 2006

2006-12-06T23:19:00.000+08:00

It's a short trip 3 days 2 nights followed by the earlier trip to Redang. Overall, there's ain't much to do there other than totally relaxing tiresome mind & body. Our daily activities including swimming, jaccuzing, barting at the golf range, cycling, getting on the banana boat & nevertheless, strolling along the beach. Some of us even went for spa but i find it a bit expensive so we went for gym instead.

Riding on Banana Boat is the Best !!

In the morning, we had a most delicious hainan coffee & toast bread at this shop. Yum yum... delicious. Can't really recall the shop's name liao... very famous one..

From left : Ivy, Alex, Hui Lan, me, JG, Damien, Geraldine, Edward, Jeff, Pui Yee & Sarah.

It's quite coincidence that we met our colleagues who at the same time having to stay at Awana for 3 days training. So at night, we tabau KFC, however we also ate some tasty food & ice kacang from their tables. Since we are all from same company, I don't think they will scold us.

Later then, guys with other colleagues as well continue their night playing soccer on the sands. The only thing to differentiate both teams is one has their clothes on while the other is half naked. On the 2nd nights, we start to play mahjong, pai gow & got drunk.

After relaxing at Awana Kijal, supposingly we have to go back to Genting, however someone suggested that we should go for gambling. I never been to any cruise so I followed instead. From my experince, nothing much to be excited. Casino in the cruise opened at 10pm, won some cash at 1am but carry on playing till I lose back almost everything.

Redang Chap 3 : Bye Bye...

2006-12-06T22:55:00.000+08:00

19 May 2006

As usual, we woke up, waiting for breakfast & relaxing at the beach. See the difference now?
I'm TANNED & Tired & Sleepy & reluctant to leave so soon....

HUHUHUHU... So sad.... we are leaving the Island. I did make a pledge to return to Redang Island the following year. Bye bye fishes.. See ya!!

Aiyoh, Didn't buy any sourvenirs for anybody. Not even myself.

So, those shells are for you guys.... to see only!!

Redang Chap 2 : Fishes.. Here We Come!

2006-12-06T22:53:00.000+08:00

17 May 2006

Morning is still the freshest. I'm still looking young, fair & lovely.

**** Snorkeling Activities from morning till evening ****

Evening that day, we went to MORE MORE CHA. Visited other hotels as well. We nearly jump into Datai's Swimming Pool but it's ONLY for those Datai's in-house guests. Can't do anything, right? Snap, snap, snap, keep snapping photos. Couple of May & Chin really look like newly weds.

As usual, after had a BBQ dinner at Pelangi, we head to Datai to chunk on the Famous Ice Kacang & spectator a band of Filipinos performing their songs on stage. We lepak at the beach before to bed.

18 May 2006

Morning breeze is still the best therapy to reduce stress. Not too warm, not to chill, just nice.
Today, skins are a bit tanned. We still wanted to take more photos by using the water-resistent camera that we rent. We really have nothing much to do in the morning before we go to sea again. So I let my BF do some warm up incase he need to pull me back to the boat. Hahaha... I'm not that HEAVY only ma....

Out to the sea again !!! Are these swimmers or just illegal immigrants? From Mainland ah??

See, how I look during snorkelling? I look cool with my front hair standing up - horizontally without applying any GEL.. How come I look fair in the water?

Belows are just some of the photos we took under water.

Hehe... Amazing isn't it? We manage to view a lovely couple of Squids making love.... Sorry for interrupting, pals...

Redang Chap 1: The Arrival

2006-12-06T03:31:00.000+08:00

16 May 2006

Happily arrived at Redang Island. Can't wait to visit the sea, the home of all fishes. The lodge, Redang Pelangi Resort is adequate with facilities. Our room is air-conditioned on 2nd floor. No tv. The bathroom floor is layered by a plastic container. The shower water is filter through sea water. Strange taste. Overall, it is good & comfortable..

For further info: http://www.redangpelangi.com/

These are some decor at bar counter and registra counter.

There are 11 of us but some are new friends we newly joined. Most of them are in Treasury Dept. & much much younger than us. I meant the 3 little girls in front and the rest who are not in the photo. However, this one is taken on our last day because when we arrived, we were not close enough.

Squirels were the first little friend we met. While waiting for room key, we play with & fed our new friends. In return, they postured for our photo shooting.

Weather on the first day was not suitable for diving and snorkeling. All red flags were up, so we played at the beaches. While we are crazy over swimming against the wave and tried to surf with body, some friends just stroll along the beach and collect sea shells. Fun, excited & dangerous.... Felt like we are the only human living on that planet. WOWWW..

Night life was spicy. After bath, we headed for dinner, then having light & easy session on the open-aired wooden bar. Took some photographs, sang a few songs & left to explore the other resorts nearby.

Strolling on the beaches in the dark, stepped on the soft cold sand with breezes blew on the face and body is a level of enjoyment itself. Can't really describe it, the feeling, the momento, the expression...