It was such a last minute holiday plan. Most of the hotels were fully booked except for a few vacant rooms which were quite pricey. So, after being persuaded by my dad, we booked into one of those guest houses, located a couple of streets away from Jonker Street. At first I found it kinda dodgy about the place. But what the heck, if I don't try it I won't know what it'll be like staying in a place like this. Such an old building! To tell you the truth, it's not that bad. Well furnished and all. But it din't really matter anyway, since we din't spend much time in the room. Though I find these buildings quite unique. Looks small from the front view but when you go inside, it can be a mile long! LOL.
Jonker Street wasn't that exciting. Almost every shop was selling the same items. But the food there is good. Especially the Nyonya cuisines! Besides that, I was busy snapping pictures of the buildings and people.
I was actually interested to go to the beach side. And to see that there's no more beach because most of it has turned into reclaimed land!
Going to a historical city and not visiting the museums? Besides the Stadyus, the rest of it are not worth going at all! Seriously!
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Yesterday...
Yesterday, I had a day out with my best friend Shinna! Unfortunately, Eve was suppose to join us but she had last minute replacement classes to attend. So, we went to OU again..and wanted to watch the 3D version of Final Destination.
Counter lady: Can I see your IC??
Me and Shinna: Here you are..
Counter lady: 1991? You're not 18 yet..
Shinna: 1991 is 18 already la!
Counter lady: (looks at my IC) 12...December?? Still haven't reach 18.
Me: (@#$%*# are you blind??) No, I'm born in January.
Counter lady: (Oh..) ...you're born in November... Still not 18!
Shinna: I'll be in a couple of months time.
Counter lady: I can let you buy but if they catch you I won't refund it for you. (turns to the other counter lady next to her said something in tamil...)
Counter lady No.2 : (takes the calculator and pressed a few numbers... ANS: = 18) ...18 already la...
Counter lady: No...You must be 18 AND ABOVE!
Me: (!@#$%&*)
And so...we ended up watching G-Force 3D version... There were so many small kids in that cinema hall! It was an experience watching a movie in 3D. Even though this is my 2nd time watching a 3D movie. The first time was in the IMAX cinema when my bro and I was in London.
G-Force...it's cute and funny but there wasn't enough action going on...that's why the 3D effect wasn't that impressive. Imagine watching 3D Final D.
Anyways, the next movies to watch on my list are Gamer, 2012, This Is It!, Avatar and many more!!
Counter lady: Can I see your IC??
Me and Shinna: Here you are..
Counter lady: 1991? You're not 18 yet..
Shinna: 1991 is 18 already la!
Counter lady: (looks at my IC) 12...December?? Still haven't reach 18.
Me: (@#$%*# are you blind??) No, I'm born in January.
Counter lady: (Oh..) ...you're born in November... Still not 18!
Shinna: I'll be in a couple of months time.
Counter lady: I can let you buy but if they catch you I won't refund it for you. (turns to the other counter lady next to her said something in tamil...)
Counter lady No.2 : (takes the calculator and pressed a few numbers... ANS: = 18) ...18 already la...
Counter lady: No...You must be 18 AND ABOVE!
Me: (!@#$%&*)
And so...we ended up watching G-Force 3D version... There were so many small kids in that cinema hall! It was an experience watching a movie in 3D. Even though this is my 2nd time watching a 3D movie. The first time was in the IMAX cinema when my bro and I was in London.
G-Force...it's cute and funny but there wasn't enough action going on...that's why the 3D effect wasn't that impressive. Imagine watching 3D Final D.
Anyways, the next movies to watch on my list are Gamer, 2012, This Is It!, Avatar and many more!!
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
It's been awhile...
I've been neglecting my blog again. LOL
Just to recall back what has happened for the past few months...
Well, I don't think I wanna write back all those this time..
So what's new on me lately?
I've recently picked up the violin. I've been talking about it for ages but never got a chance to actually buy one and play on it. So now, even though I haven't attended any real violin classes, but I've been fiddling about my violin, learning to play by ear and tryna learn bits and pieces from Youtube. I know it's not a very good approach but learning it by yourself can be fun! ;)
Over-n-Out.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
My NS experience
After 3 months without blogging, I'm beginning to feel awkward already.
I'm back!!
National Service was such an experience for me. My camp, De' Bana, located just behind the forest mountains always had beautiful sceneries. Though I always regret for not having my camera with me. The sky looks very different over there whether it's early in the morning, afternoon or dusk or even at night. The night sky is what my friends and I will look forward to every night. We would just tilt our heads and just stare at the twinkling stars. There was once me and my friend, Ah Kuan sneaked out from our dorm and went to enjoy the beautiful night sky. Like two cats sitting on the wall watching the moon. LOL. That night the moon really looked like a sunny-side fried egg! Really no kiddin'!
I met many friends there. My closest friends were all from my dorm - Dorm G. 10 of us all together. They are;
Su Yee - Big sister/mother (she really took care all of us!) not forgetting she likes to iron all her clothes, polish her shoes, wash her clothes and sweep the floor whenever she can! ^-^hehe...
Siew Kei - She looks quiet but when she starts telling us gossips, WOW! you'll be amazed what this gurl has to say!
Pei Ling - The gurl who has two teddy bears sleeping next to her every night but until I 'stole' one of it ( Sa De) during the night and returned it by morning! hehe.. And she's also Siew Yen's elder sister! (you'll know why later. see picture below)
Siew Yen - The gurl who actually completed her diary since the beginning to the last day of camp. And she hates to wear baju kurung! "This will be my first and last time I'll ever put this on!!!" (don't ever force her or you'll regret)
Me - The 'smart' lazy bum, who will plan all her chores carefully and 'efficiently' just so that she doesn't have to do so much work! (thanks for polishing my boots, gals!! ^-^ hehehe...)
Ah Kuan - She is everyone's friend. Wherever she goes she makes a friend or two. But when she doesn't like you, she can stab you not only from the front but from all sides! Beware!! LOL
Ying Li - Whenever you see people gossiping, you'll see her too.
ZhiYing - The very 'yeng' (cool) gal who likes to eat and sleep but can still stay so slim! She's also just like me, another lazy bum, but when it comes to doing sit ups, she's all for it!
Yee Ling - nicknamed: Ice-cream. She's sweet, friendly, wise and always the first to be ready. On weekdays she'll hang out with us but on weekends she hangs out more with her phone! ;)
and Angela - A 3 year old child. (Lain takda apa, HABIS!) :P
(the names are arranged in order from the eldest to the oldest).
Actually, there was another friend from the Dorm G but she had left early(exempted). Xiao Bi - She wanted to go home so badly, she manage to convince the officials and the doctors till they had to let her go! Oh ya, she was the one who nicknamed me Apple. :)
We did almost everything together whether it is eating, laughing, sleeping, playing, polishing the boots or even 'baking cake'! The best part was when we played water fights in the toilet. Got warnings from the teachers but we still continued anyway. What's more the toilet was cleaner after playing. LOL.
The activities we did were actually first times for most of us. For me I enjoyed:
Kayaking - my first time swimming in the muddy pond with a life jacket and also kayaking. There was also a competition it. My partner was Su Yee. Both of us planned out theoretically and in much detail of how to steer and paddle the kayak since we did not have any experience at all! Though our team did not win, but I was really proud that me and Su Yee manage to row the boat so swiftly without any hassle. But most of all we enjoyed it!
Flying fox - I don't know if I would ever do it again. Climbing up the tower gave the shivers already! Talk about the person who is damn afraid of heights or even just walking over drain grills! But it was real FUN!! ;)
Shooting with a M16 - I scored 96 out of 100!
Camping in the jungle - The worst part was when we were trekking up the hills. But building the tent was an experience itself. What's more cooking our own meals!
Honestly, 3 months of experience cannot be written in these few short paragraphs... ;)
My company's flag
We even got to celebrate our birthdays!
Yup, you've guessed it! This is Dorm G
Graduated!!!
I'm back!!
National Service was such an experience for me. My camp, De' Bana, located just behind the forest mountains always had beautiful sceneries. Though I always regret for not having my camera with me. The sky looks very different over there whether it's early in the morning, afternoon or dusk or even at night. The night sky is what my friends and I will look forward to every night. We would just tilt our heads and just stare at the twinkling stars. There was once me and my friend, Ah Kuan sneaked out from our dorm and went to enjoy the beautiful night sky. Like two cats sitting on the wall watching the moon. LOL. That night the moon really looked like a sunny-side fried egg! Really no kiddin'!
I met many friends there. My closest friends were all from my dorm - Dorm G. 10 of us all together. They are;
Su Yee - Big sister/mother (she really took care all of us!) not forgetting she likes to iron all her clothes, polish her shoes, wash her clothes and sweep the floor whenever she can! ^-^hehe...
Siew Kei - She looks quiet but when she starts telling us gossips, WOW! you'll be amazed what this gurl has to say!
Pei Ling - The gurl who has two teddy bears sleeping next to her every night but until I 'stole' one of it ( Sa De) during the night and returned it by morning! hehe.. And she's also Siew Yen's elder sister! (you'll know why later. see picture below)
Siew Yen - The gurl who actually completed her diary since the beginning to the last day of camp. And she hates to wear baju kurung! "This will be my first and last time I'll ever put this on!!!" (don't ever force her or you'll regret)
Me - The 'smart' lazy bum, who will plan all her chores carefully and 'efficiently' just so that she doesn't have to do so much work! (thanks for polishing my boots, gals!! ^-^ hehehe...)
Ah Kuan - She is everyone's friend. Wherever she goes she makes a friend or two. But when she doesn't like you, she can stab you not only from the front but from all sides! Beware!! LOL
Ying Li - Whenever you see people gossiping, you'll see her too.
ZhiYing - The very 'yeng' (cool) gal who likes to eat and sleep but can still stay so slim! She's also just like me, another lazy bum, but when it comes to doing sit ups, she's all for it!
Yee Ling - nicknamed: Ice-cream. She's sweet, friendly, wise and always the first to be ready. On weekdays she'll hang out with us but on weekends she hangs out more with her phone! ;)
and Angela - A 3 year old child. (Lain takda apa, HABIS!) :P
(the names are arranged in order from the eldest to the oldest).
Actually, there was another friend from the Dorm G but she had left early(exempted). Xiao Bi - She wanted to go home so badly, she manage to convince the officials and the doctors till they had to let her go! Oh ya, she was the one who nicknamed me Apple. :)
We did almost everything together whether it is eating, laughing, sleeping, playing, polishing the boots or even 'baking cake'! The best part was when we played water fights in the toilet. Got warnings from the teachers but we still continued anyway. What's more the toilet was cleaner after playing. LOL.
The activities we did were actually first times for most of us. For me I enjoyed:
Kayaking - my first time swimming in the muddy pond with a life jacket and also kayaking. There was also a competition it. My partner was Su Yee. Both of us planned out theoretically and in much detail of how to steer and paddle the kayak since we did not have any experience at all! Though our team did not win, but I was really proud that me and Su Yee manage to row the boat so swiftly without any hassle. But most of all we enjoyed it!
Flying fox - I don't know if I would ever do it again. Climbing up the tower gave the shivers already! Talk about the person who is damn afraid of heights or even just walking over drain grills! But it was real FUN!! ;)
Shooting with a M16 - I scored 96 out of 100!
Camping in the jungle - The worst part was when we were trekking up the hills. But building the tent was an experience itself. What's more cooking our own meals!
Honestly, 3 months of experience cannot be written in these few short paragraphs... ;)
My company's flag
We even got to celebrate our birthdays!
Yup, you've guessed it! This is Dorm G
Graduated!!!Friday, 12 December 2008
On the road...
Anyone who likes or at least appreciate folk/folk rock/acoustic, be sure to catch Seth Lakeman. Even though Seth and his band isn't big here, but he's an upcoming star in the UK. Do go check him out.
www.sethlakeman.co.uk
OK guys, don't underestimate folk music! It's not that bad, you'd know. ;)
Another singer to look out for is David Habbin. A classical/pop-operatic vocalist who's in the first opera-band, Amici Forever. Though this band isn't active at the moment. But currently, David is going solo, and hopefully his first solo album will be out soon.
I'm also a big fan of singers like Enya, Josh Groban, Il Divo, Enigma and many others more yet to be discovered. And recently, I'm begining to enjoy Celtic too. Though, I don't really know any famous artists in particular, but their voices are absolutely enlightening. ;)
www.ildivo.com
www.enya.com
www.enigma.de
www.joshgroban.com
Alright, I think that's all for today.
Over-n-out.
www.sethlakeman.co.uk
OK guys, don't underestimate folk music! It's not that bad, you'd know. ;)
The latest album...
Another singer to look out for is David Habbin. A classical/pop-operatic vocalist who's in the first opera-band, Amici Forever. Though this band isn't active at the moment. But currently, David is going solo, and hopefully his first solo album will be out soon.
I'm also a big fan of singers like Enya, Josh Groban, Il Divo, Enigma and many others more yet to be discovered. And recently, I'm begining to enjoy Celtic too. Though, I don't really know any famous artists in particular, but their voices are absolutely enlightening. ;)
www.ildivo.com
www.enya.com
www.enigma.de
www.joshgroban.com
Alright, I think that's all for today.
Over-n-out.
The Nanny
I think it's rather reasonable that I blog about this too. Recently, thanks to my brother, I'm totally hooked watching The Nanny. Though, I'm never a fan in watching comedies and I'll always find a reason to change the channel whenever I can. Besides the fact that I used to watch 30 Rock whenever I could. Tina Fey is a master in her line of work.
Back to the point, somehow this sitcom in particular( or rather the only one!), is one that I couldn't resist. I suppose because the humour and the plot is just so enticing. The idea that Fran Drescher had cooked up with was absolutely brilliant! Nevertheless, it did make a big hit when it was showing. 6 Seasons - 6 years of showing! Call me outdated, but it's one show you cannot miss watching without an outburst of laughter and without feeling stupid about it.
...and Now (sorta)
(Niles the butler, missing in the picture)
Back to the point, somehow this sitcom in particular( or rather the only one!), is one that I couldn't resist. I suppose because the humour and the plot is just so enticing. The idea that Fran Drescher had cooked up with was absolutely brilliant! Nevertheless, it did make a big hit when it was showing. 6 Seasons - 6 years of showing! Call me outdated, but it's one show you cannot miss watching without an outburst of laughter and without feeling stupid about it.
Then...
...and Now (sorta)
(Niles the butler, missing in the picture)Don't Pay Me Back...Pay It Foward
I think it's an absolutely great concept. I don't really know who or where it originated from. Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've read, Benjamin Franklin was the one who introduced this idea. Anyways, it doesn't really matter. But as for those who does not know what it's all about, let me wrap it up in a nut shell for you.
Just say, if one day I've done a favour for you, instead of paying me back when you insist, you pay it back to another person who's in need of that help. Don't worry, there isn't any rules to this. All you need to do is to pay it forward in any forms you are capable of doing to anyone you want. Remember: It doesn't always have to be in forms of money.
In year 2000, this amazing concept has been made into movement. Based also on a book by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward. Most of you might have even watched the movie version also named Pay It Forward starred by Kevin Spacey, Haley Joel Osment and Helen Hunt. I greatly recommend this movie too. Very touching indeed.
Again, I believe it's a very good movement. And I greatly encourage anyone who knows about this will continue this good deed. As for me, I shall be doing my part too.
Click on these links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_it_forward or www.payitforwardfoundation.org if you want to learn more of it.
Just say, if one day I've done a favour for you, instead of paying me back when you insist, you pay it back to another person who's in need of that help. Don't worry, there isn't any rules to this. All you need to do is to pay it forward in any forms you are capable of doing to anyone you want. Remember: It doesn't always have to be in forms of money.
In year 2000, this amazing concept has been made into movement. Based also on a book by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward. Most of you might have even watched the movie version also named Pay It Forward starred by Kevin Spacey, Haley Joel Osment and Helen Hunt. I greatly recommend this movie too. Very touching indeed.
Again, I believe it's a very good movement. And I greatly encourage anyone who knows about this will continue this good deed. As for me, I shall be doing my part too.
Click on these links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_it_forward or www.payitforwardfoundation.org if you want to learn more of it.
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Hotties...
Rules:
#1. Compose a list of your top 15 sexiest famous men.
#2. Collect one picture of each guy on your list.
#3. Post them in your journal.
#4. Tag 15 people to do the same.
There isn't any particular order here, by the way. Sadly, I only have 13/15 here. The others will be on their way very soon. They kinda lost their way coming to my blog...I tell you, it's a maze out there! ;)
Note to self: OMG. I'm running out of MEN! Dang-it! lol.
Hottie #1...
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Ben Barnes
Brad Pitt
Zachary Quinto
David Habbin
#1. Compose a list of your top 15 sexiest famous men.
#2. Collect one picture of each guy on your list.
#3. Post them in your journal.
#4. Tag 15 people to do the same.
There isn't any particular order here, by the way. Sadly, I only have 13/15 here. The others will be on their way very soon. They kinda lost their way coming to my blog...I tell you, it's a maze out there! ;)
Note to self: OMG. I'm running out of MEN! Dang-it! lol.
Hottie #1...
Tom Sturridge
Noah Wyle
James Franco
Christian Bale
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Ben Barnes
Brad Pitt
Gerard Butler
Zachary Quinto
Skandar Keyes
David Habbin
Sebastian Izambard
PS: Since these are MY top 15 sexiest famous men list, no one's allowed to disagree with my selections. ;)
I'm breaking rule #4 cause since this is suppose to be a tag, and I don't know who comes and go through this blog. So whoever comes across this, feel free to be tagged automatically. ;)
My new rule #5: You are automatically tagged when you've read this post.
Hugh Jackman
PS: Since these are MY top 15 sexiest famous men list, no one's allowed to disagree with my selections. ;)
I'm breaking rule #4 cause since this is suppose to be a tag, and I don't know who comes and go through this blog. So whoever comes across this, feel free to be tagged automatically. ;)
My new rule #5: You are automatically tagged when you've read this post.
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Joke: Bruce/Bruise
The other day, during dinner I happened to ask my dad about his friend, Bruce and what he does for a living. Then my brother asked my dad:
Bro: (with a confused look) Dad, how many Bruce(s) do you know?
Dad: (putting down his fork) I know two.
One who is an entomologist, I just told Kar,
and the other one is here (pointing at his elbow).
I knew him when I was riding my bike and fell into the drain.
Me: (bursting out with laughter)
Bro: (gave his typical annoying look)
hehe...
I hope whoever is reading this get the joke. LOL.
Bro: (with a confused look) Dad, how many Bruce(s) do you know?
Dad: (putting down his fork) I know two.
One who is an entomologist, I just told Kar,
and the other one is here (pointing at his elbow).
I knew him when I was riding my bike and fell into the drain.
Me: (bursting out with laughter)
Bro: (gave his typical annoying look)
hehe...
I hope whoever is reading this get the joke. LOL.
Turning points
Life after SPM is sure great fun. But of course there are other challenges waiting impatiently ahead of ME. Now hearing what's happening to the economy recessions, it makes me think that life isn't easy at all. (Who says life easy anyway?) I have to admit, that I've not seen the real world yet or in other words, experiencing them. If you ask me to, I really cant tell or imagine how it's like out there. It's like I'm living in a some sort of strong-surfaced bubble. You can SEE, but you can't touch.
Last Sunday, my family and I attended an edu-fair at PWTC. Went there by train. I actually enjoy sitting on the train! Not that the train was comfy or anything but somehow, I felt "happy" when I saw people (in general) around me, though all strangers. I'm not sure whether happy is the right word to use but I was enjoying myself. They are of course People/Humans just like you and me.
It made me realize that there is so many things outside there to see. What have I been doing for these past 5 years? Again, living in the Bubble.
Education is big business. There were so many colleges and universities offering countless courses. I came back with 3 bags of pamphlets! LOL.
It was after an hour hearing to one of the lecturers speaking to us, we've come to conclude that I am not going to form 6. So far, I think. I'll stick to this plan and I might be taking A-levels after all. Decision making is the hardest!
I have to thank Ling Shin for informing me about the fair. Really. If not it will never have open our minds, my dad's opinion especially. And I cant help it that I've still got a prejudice against learning in BM.
Oh ya, I've decided to take up French. Since I like the way the words are pronounced. With the nasal accent! LOL.
Note: This information is only valid at the point of time in writing this blog. B'cause I'm allowed to change my decisions! ;)
Last Sunday, my family and I attended an edu-fair at PWTC. Went there by train. I actually enjoy sitting on the train! Not that the train was comfy or anything but somehow, I felt "happy" when I saw people (in general) around me, though all strangers. I'm not sure whether happy is the right word to use but I was enjoying myself. They are of course People/Humans just like you and me.
It made me realize that there is so many things outside there to see. What have I been doing for these past 5 years? Again, living in the Bubble.
Education is big business. There were so many colleges and universities offering countless courses. I came back with 3 bags of pamphlets! LOL.
It was after an hour hearing to one of the lecturers speaking to us, we've come to conclude that I am not going to form 6. So far, I think. I'll stick to this plan and I might be taking A-levels after all. Decision making is the hardest!
I have to thank Ling Shin for informing me about the fair. Really. If not it will never have open our minds, my dad's opinion especially. And I cant help it that I've still got a prejudice against learning in BM.
Oh ya, I've decided to take up French. Since I like the way the words are pronounced. With the nasal accent! LOL.
Note: This information is only valid at the point of time in writing this blog. B'cause I'm allowed to change my decisions! ;)
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