老姑妈

I think this was my first time attending a cousin's wedding as an adult. When i said adult, as in at the age which is suitable for marriage. So, eventually i would be the target of my aunties and uncles. The bonanza question is WHEN IS YOUR TURN ???

So, my usual answers are nobody nobody want me ... nobody nobody want me ...
Or, Wei Leik first Wei Leik first .... Myself have to wait very long worr ....
Or, if it's ever my turn, there will be no all this troublesome procedures ... LOL ...

Haih, at this age, cannot admit young anymore ... I'm now a 姑妈 le ... My uncle even said you will be a 老姑妈... The word 妈 is a already hard to accept, with the word 老, haih ... so depressing。

I will be another year older very soon .... Welcome to the OLD club, cy .... Now, i need to adjust my mind, i'm an aunty, an aunty, an aunty ....

One Sunday Morning ...

This is a really long delayed post ... hehehe ... Just feel so lazy to write nowadays ...
But, this is something new that i had done recently ...
To become a volunteer for NB 15 km run ... Had to wake up as early as 4 plus in the morning ...
Standing at the roadside, wear a lookalike DBKL vest, took a red flag ... and flagged the runners the whole morning ...


But, i did have a good time... Surprise surprise ...
What did I enjoy? I think a smile on your face can really make a difference ...
Many people responded to my smile on the first 4 km run ... I guess everyone is still fresh ...
They smiled back to me, greeted me and some even thanked me !!!! Feel appreciated, something that i didn't expect ...


What inspired me most is this very old grandfather who run in this race. I think it's her daughter who run behind his dad to ensure that he is alright. This grandfather when he saw me again at the 12km mark, give me a victory smile .... great job grandpa !!!!




FL having fun as a volunteer ....

Super hot weather but with a clear blue sky ... Love the color ...

Early morning around 7 ... Before the road was invaded by a group of enthusiastic runners ...

Some amusing moments were:

1. The last runner at the point of 4km told me he was very tired. How long more he had to run ... My answer, there is a water station in front ... U can do it !!! In my mind, good luck my friend, 11km more for you with alot of hills ...

2. A lady runner at point 12km told us (FL and me), next year i watch, u two run !!!!

3. An uncle had the time to look at how red is my face ... Waahhh, u sunburn til so red ... Pretty arr ....

So, will i do it again? probably ... as long as i don't have to wake up super super early. doing it with a group of friends should be fun ...

Goodnite everyone ...

Vietnam

After so many months, I finally got to travel again. This time, Vietnam. With my secondary school buddy, Juliet and her hubby and her friend. First time without you guys la (u know who u are) ... I went for a week and when I told this to most of the people, they were wondering what I can do there in a week !!! If just to stay at Hanoi itself, I don't think I will like this country.

Hanoi

We arrived at the airport, greeted by a non-English speaking taxi driver that was sending us to our hotel. His driving was exciting. As Juliet's hubby put it, we were like in a video game, honking and swerving from left to right in the Hanoi's traffic. Hanoi in my memory will always be the city with vehicle's honking sounds, from day to night. We only spent our first and last days at Hanoi, so I guess I did not give the city a chance to show its charm. During our stay in Hanoi, we went to places like Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter, Water Puppet Show, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature. One thing that I notice about the building in Vietnam is they are high and 'slim' ... I still remember that I had to climb to the highest floor of my hotel in Hanoi before I can rest !!! 6th floor? No wonder there are no FAT people in Vietnam ... hehehe ....



During the visit in Hanoi, it was more enjoyable when we were accompanied by the university students in Hanoi. Juliet found Hanoi Kids, a non-profit student-run organization where the members voluntarily took us to tour around Hanoi. Thanks to Quang and Jenda !!!



Quang, having tofu fa with us at the lake side ...



Jenda was posing for a tourist at Temple of Literature. The uncle told her that she would make his students smiling at this photo ...


Halong Bay



I really like this place because it's the sea. Too bad that it was raining and cloudy on the two days that I spent there. My first time spending the night on a boat was enjoyable. Waking up looking at the sea and mountain, I would ask nothing more. The scenery at Halong Bay was like the Chinese water painting.

I was lucky that one of the couple on the boat was celebrating their 15 years anniversary. We were invited to celebrate their anniversary together after dinner. Free cake and red wine :P. 15 years is not a short time at all. Congratulations to them !!!

I guess the most exciting activity for me is to go kayaking. I was scared of water and I don't know how to swim. I was so scared that I would fall into the water. The life jacket did not give me any comfort at all. Luckily, Hoan, the guide paired me up with Uncle Mick from London. He was really good in kayaking. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the session very much, except the soar arms after that (:P). Cruising along the calm water and looking around the surroundings, the nature, the wind ....



Uncle Mick, a retiree accountant from London.


Sapa



This would be my favourite place of all. Cold weather, fresh air, etc ... We took the train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, about 8 hours long journey. I even saw China from Lao Cai. Can't believe that I was so close to the country. Just a few steps away from the border.

First day at Sapa was a tired one. Tired but I think worth it. We started trekking for few hours to see the villages of Sapa. Due to the wet weather, the trail was muddy and slippery. Luckily, the Hmong villagers help us around. During the trekking, you can see how simple is the life of the villagers, the hill paddy field, pigs walking around like your pet dogs ... SOmething you cannot see in Malaysia ... Hahaha ...



Night view at Sapa.

This is Dung's family. He was kind enough to prepare lunch for us at his house. Cat Cat Village, Cat Cat means winding. Although it was simple, we could feel their hospitality. They even prepared a BIG bottle of rice wine for us ... Hong Mong Ju !!! (Hmong language which means Yam Seng !!!) A motor ride around the village was a joy too ...

A mountain near Bac Ha market ...

OVerall, it was really an eye opening trip for me ... Definitely gain a few new experience for myself !!!! THanks, Juliet :)

Beautiful morning

I had stopped writing for a long time. Just do not have the mood to write. Dunno why. But, yesterday morning's view make me want say something. Sometimes, a small little thing can put a smile in someone's face. At least mine. What I saw was a double rainbow. So beautiful. Especially when the rainbow was in front of the Menara Telekom. The building become so colourful !!!

Earth Hour 2010

Earth Hour is organized by WWF to raise awareness of climate change issues. People who took part in the Earth Hour would switch off the lights at an agreed time to pledge their support for the planet.

I heard about this last year ago and my friends who went for the Earth Hour Walk at Caps Square were having so much fun. The t-shirt was nice too. I still remembered I was at a temple attending a funeral at the time when we supposed to off our light for an hour to support the DAY.

Fast forward to year 2010. This time, my Company also takes part in the effort to create the awareness. One day, they encouraged everyone to wear green. Today, they encouraged to off the lights from 12.30 to 1.30 during lunch hour. I wonder what would happen tomorrow.

So, 27 March 2010 at 8.30pm, remember to turn off your lights for one hour.

Lantern created here to show my support ... Nice mar ???

The day when i was surrounded with giant balloons ...

It was the 2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010. There, I got to see how they inflate the balloon. It is certainly not an easy task. The organiser had to inflate twice the black giant balloon !!! Besides the normal hot air balloon, we could see a lot of others weird one. I guess the famous one would be the Darth Vader ... I even spotted a giant jeans ... hehehe ...



We were worried about the weather on that day. It was raining on our way to Putrajaya. Luckily, the rain stopped. However, we didn't have the clear blue sky as our background to take those nice pictures. But, I was curious to know what is a night glow.

Well, I love the night glow. So colourful. The nite ended with a superb performance of the fireworks. We were at the right spot at the right time. Lying down on the grass, it felt that the fireworks were falling upon us. It's like millions of stars blinking above my head. Really unforgettable.

From night owl to early bird

Happened to come across this article not long ago ... Should practise this see if it works ... How I can not be a night owl ....

1. Make a nighttime routine
It say to find ways to let my body to relax and make it a habit or routine. Some of the suggestions are taking a warm bath, drink tea, reading or writing a journal. Hhmmm, ok, start reading or writing. Instead of a journal, a blog can or not ? hehehe ...

2. Turn off the TV and the computer
This is a bit hard for me. It's like a routine for me to on the PC before i go to bed. No wonder I become a night owl.

3. Lay off the caffeine
4. Have a light supper
5. Open the curtains

6. Know your motivation
Somehow this is quite true. It's not so hard to wake up early on the weekends as compared to weekdays. It's because i don't want to waste my precious weekends. :P

7. Make morning appointments
8. Give yourself an incentive


p/s: my first step to stop being an owl. finish this and off the pc. this is going to be hard ... hahaha ...

梁文音【最幸福的事】

I like this MV very much, touching. When you all pick up the telephone at the last stop, what will be the pictures that come out? When i think of it, so many good memories flashed by. Those memories really made me happy (^_^)

Happy CNY !

As someone put it, happy roar roar year !!!

Wish everyone as strong as the tiger, as 'bersemangat' as the tiger.

Most importantly, everyone ping ping an an, jian jian kang kang, kuai kuai le le !!!

平平安安， 健健康康，快快乐乐

Almost forget, happy valentines too !!!

See nothing, hear nothing, say nothing

How to brighten up the office ?

How to brighten up the office ? How to make it fun, more lively ?

Easy. Grab a few balloons and put on your workstation. The usual dull office atmosphere suddenly become a bit lively ... Not enough? Take more !!!

I think most of the people who pass by had a smile on their face when they saw this. My mood definitely improved after seeing this. Such a joy !!!!

Balloons anyone ???? (^_^)

立春 a.k.a Lichun a.k.a Lapchun

4 February 2010, today is 立春 day. Happy 立春 i guess... I didn't know what is this until a colleague talked about it a week ago. This is what i found on wikipedia:

Lichun signifies the beginning of spring in East Asian cultures. Chinese New Year is celebrated around this time. Farmers often celebrate the beginning of Lichun with special village events, worship and offerings to the gods and ceremonies for a blissful and prosperous new year. More ...

What makes me curious is the story of 立春 egg. It was believed that it is much easier to balance an egg on a smooth surface during this day. Usually, an egg will look like this when u try to balance it on the floor.



But, because of today, the eggs can stand on its own !!!! Well, I couldn't do it but my colleague manage to do it. Not one but 5!!! She advised me to do it delicately and softly. Ahaha !!! I failed (:<) Some pictures taken by her ... Thanks CFM!!!!

Should try it next year again ....

張學友 Private Corner "迷你"官方完整MV

Blabber ...

Just came back from a pre-CNY dinner with my ex-colleagues and seniors. On the way back, i saw this BIG moon. So big, so clear. At least, it made my night drive an interesting one. If the view is by the beach, it would be spectacular.

Lately, i got nothing to blog about. No fire, no desire, nothing ... Not even the desire to take pictures. I just want to sit there do nothing. Rot there and grow mushroom. Quarter Life crisis ka? Hong Kong trip which happened a month ago. Still haven't blog about it ... Should I write about it? Maybe I should ....

I should fire up myself. This is only the beginning of the year. Ganbate, CY!!! Ganbate everyone !!!!

Korean craze

Many years ago, friends were crazy about Meteor Garden, a Taiwanese Idol drama and i didn't understand what is so nice about the show. Surprisingly, I'm now crazy about the drama too but the Korean version. Funny plot, lucky girl, pretty boys, etc. What is there not to like about?

And, because i like one of the character so much, i was introduced with a 'reality show' where Korean artist were matched up and lived as husband and wife in a 'make believe marriage' - We Got Married (WGM). The 'marriage' that I watched was a marriage where the age gap is about 6 years. There were a lot of awkward moments and again, it was funny. It was fun at the beginning but it was kind of sad when it ended.


I love Korean show now. Anymore recommendations ? Hahaha ...

Next target ?

After Jacky Cheung and Lee Hom, I really look forward to this one ... Hhmm, i wonder whether they will come here to perform? Hhmmm ....

I'm a Panda

This morning when i woke up, I saw a panda in the mirror. I was practically looking at 'Patrick' the whole nite before i doze off. This always happen during the first week of school or work, when I am required to be awake at normal hours. Hahaha ... I don't know why, i just love to stay up late. Cam called me a 夜鬼 ... I love to study at wee hours. Work at wee hours. Clean up at wee hours. When everyone is sleeping and dreaming. Weird ...

NOw, I must make myself go back to this normal hours. I should off my pc now and go sleep. Hhmmm, maybe not ... kekeke ... Anyway, there is a saying, 早起的鸟儿有虫吃 ...

Walking through 2009 to enter 2010

It's another 12 more hours to enter the year 2010. Looking back at my last year entry, I felt lucky and blessed. Any difference this year? It's the same. Happiest moment would be my brother's graduation. Happy for him and my parents. My little brother now 'tai kor zai' already. I guess mom and dad now more relax. No worries, hmm, maybe me ... hahaha ... Well, we will always be the little baby in our parent's eyes. Mom always say i'm like an adult child. Do u think so?

I guess my biggest success would be able to drive to some places i wanted to. It should be a relief to my friends too since I live in a far away land. I miss those ride (:P) Other than that, life is pretty much the same. I enjoyed every moment of it. 'Bestest' parents and bro in the world. In the office, I have a great team, great colleagues that are fun to be with. And, my friends, I relish every minute with u all ... New born ah bi, newly wed couple. Our 'family' is expanding !!!

I would say 2009 is a good year for me. 平凡就是福 . Ready for year 2010? I do. I wish more travel plans to come. Vietnam and Sandakan, I'm coming!!! Taiwan, pls make it happen. Other than that, to do the best in everything, no regrets. Don't worry be happy !!!

Enough of my rantings. Happy New Year everyone !!!

Merry Xmas everyone !!!