Sherlyn's little blog

Being together

2012-02-08T01:07:00.000+08:00

There's a person, that will always beside you.

Whom will smile together with you

Whom will cry together with you

When both of you are together, time seems to fly very fast.

When both of you are apart, you felt the loneliness.

With the feeling of happiness shared when both are together,

Is this called love?

Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/meadaura/3279201144/

Time for a visit

2012-02-03T13:44:00.000+08:00

I've been having back pain for 1 month plus now.
Sitting down and getting up is starting to be a problem.
I really need to get my leg up and go for a visit in the doctor's clinic.
I need physiotherapy and back massage.

CNY Eat Play Sleep

2012-01-25T20:31:00.001+08:00

Chinese New Year, a festive season to celebrate by all Chinese. It feels great to have a long holiday and eat, play, sleep as much as you like. Hehe... It is also the time to go around visiting relatives and collect Ang pows.

Ang pows photo from friend

Ang pows are monetary gift which are given during Chinese New Year. I believe they symbolizes for luck and prosperity. As year goes by, ang pow collection are getting lesser.

And the usual "When are you getting married?" questions will popped up by relatives

Mmm... usual answer will be:

Wait till I am ready
Haven found the right one
Let other cousin goes first

It's the 3rd day of CNY and some may have already started working. As for me, I'm taking another 2 days off for me to eat eat play play and sleep sleep.

I just got back from Queensbay watching "Journey 2" in 3D. It's a story about an adventure of finding the mysterious island and his grandfather. Overall, I love the 3D effect and it's adventure. Hehehe...

I'm going off to another CNY gathering soon. Wish I had more time to go around visiting all my friends and family.

Adios, love you all. ^_^

I'm getting chubbier nowadays... need a diet plan after CNY =P

When you least expect

2012-01-25T01:39:00.003+08:00

Some thoughts running through my mind...
Some unexplainable question.
If you have hurt the same person before more than once, will he/she forgive you?
If he/she still treats you good, and you sense it, what should you do?

I've hurt people before and getting hurt too.

It is really not easy to be able to recover from it and move on.
Or maybe I should say I'm a person that changes easily and protects myself too much.

Sometimes, life is really unpredictable.
When you expect for something, nothing happen.
But when you are not, there's always something out there.
I guess thats why there's a saying that goes like this:
"It'll happen when you least expect it."

Anyway, I believe that staying positive is the right way to go and my motto will always be
"Don't worry, be happy" ^_^

Happy Chinese New Year

2012-01-22T00:04:00.001+08:00

Wishing eVeRYoNe twelve months of happiness and prosperity -- a lot of both!

Auspicious Day to Start Work in 2012

2nd week - Tang Yuen week

2012-01-15T23:36:00.002+08:00

Second week, blood donation to save life. Followed my friend to Hui Yin Seh Air Itam centre to donate blood. My blood type is B+, it's be positive. Haha...

This week is a fat fat week. Had 4 servings this week. I love tang yuen, its really yummy. Can't resist but the mind keep on sending signals of yummy yummy rice balls to the brain.
One of the shop is Sugar Dynasty: http://www.sugardynasty.com/.
My sister bought the coupon for Buy 1 Free 1 Glutinous Rice Ball for RM4.20. They had a lot of different taste flavour paste inside the big glutinous rice ball (cheese, chocolate, peanut, sesame, etc).

The one that has been my favourite is Tang Yuen stall opposite Traders Hotel: http://penang-tangyen.blogspot.com/. The price starts from RM2.20 (small) - RM5.50 (large). They usually open from 7-12am.

Our team had "Siu Kang Jiu" at Bukit Genting, Penang and also celebrate farewell for one of our colleague. "Siu Kang Jiu" is done annually to celebrate the closing dinner and acknowledge all our hardwork before the coming of CNY. In Hokkien dialect, it means "Closing of Work". The restaurant @ Bukit Genting are famous for Thai food and you can enjoy nice scenery view from the restaurant there. As I'm sick, I need to control on the food intake and didn't really take spicy food, although I love tomyam a lot.

View from Bukit Genting

One more week and it's going to be Chinese New Year. Last minute shopping to welcome the new year.

It's time to get ang pow again. Mmmm, hoping to escape the "usual" question by the relatives... hahaha...

First week of 2012

2012-01-08T02:01:00.000+08:00

First brunch - Toasted bread with chicken floss and extra cheese

First week of the year, started the first Monday with a sumptuous dinner @ Tao Cuisine, Egate with friends, known as ASKS gang. My friend Banana Chew came up with this group name for us, taking inspiration from F.I.R. band. As 3 of us used to hang out like buddies, we can form a team of ASK. If take out the K and replace with S, it will be left with ASS. Is kinda funny how creative Ah Chew can be.

After resting for about a month, I'm back to jogging and exercise again, 2 times this week. ^_^

A good start for the year. Hopefully I can shed a bit of chubby fat from my face and reduce some kgs, currently still weighing at 55kg.

Good news for the year, my llm delivered her baby boy, Luke Yam and he weighs 2.7kg. Both mummy and baby are safe and healthy.

Baby Luke - 4th January 2012

Met up with my bestie Hooi Peng for dinner and had our gift exchange session. I gave her Cupido and she gave me a pinky basket which I can use to put my cosmetics stuff. Thanks HP.

Forgiveness is when you can let go of the anger and hope for good things for that person.

Cute mimi

Welcome to 2012 ^_^

2012-01-02T18:54:00.001+08:00

New year, new beginning, new wish, new hope, new journey.
I'll write my own story this year. ^_^
Travel blogging experience coming soon...

Movies marathon

2012-01-02T18:07:00.001+08:00

Don't Go Breaking My HeartLove You You

The last day of 2011

2011-12-31T00:39:00.001+08:00

Time really flies... (time travels faster during the good and slows down a bit during the tough moment).
I still remember last year around this time, I celebrated my New Year in KL, stuck in jam on the way up to Lookout Point with my friend.

Many things happened in this 1 year.I changed job, transferred department, started living a single life -> falls in love -> falls out of love, travelled to Korea, Koh Lipe, Bukit Larut, Singapore, etc etc...

2012 is at the door!!! Remember, life is short - Break the rules, forgive quickly, love truly, laugh happily and never look on the past & regret anything that made you smile. Wishing everyone a fabulous & fulfilling 2012 😊😊🎉🎉

Sorry

2011-12-30T23:36:00.001+08:00

I am sorry.

Feelings

2011-12-30T21:40:00.001+08:00

Sleep

2011-12-29T00:59:00.001+08:00

It's time to sleep...
You out there, no more emo-ing...

Warm Pearl

2011-12-28T11:18:00.001+08:00

The chapter has close
The urge to flip back to recall what has been there
Time is all it takes, memories is what it remains

Chasing pavement?
Mind over heart...

Guardian Angel ^_^

2011-12-27T19:38:00.000+08:00

God send me a guardian angel to protect and bless me with happiness.
Love this angel pendant a lot. ^_^

Merry Christmas Everyone

2011-12-24T18:27:00.001+08:00

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and happy new year. Good things will come and bad things will past.Let's celebrate this special event with friends and family.Hope everyone will be happy always and peaceful. ^_^

Happy Dong Zhi Festival to all ^_^

2011-12-22T15:04:00.001+08:00

It's 22nd of December, 3 more days to Christmas. Yeah yeah.
Today is also a special day as we celebrate the Dōngzhì Festival or Winter Solstice Festival.

Tang (Sugar) Yuen(Ball) is a traditional colourful Chinese dessert made and used to celebrate the Harvest Festival of the Padi and welcoming the arrival of winter season.

Dong Zhi literally means The Arrival of Winter season and has been said to celebrate much merrier and grandly than the lunar Chinese New Year during ancient times.

The Ancient Chinese believed that after a year of successful harvest, it is the occasion for thanksgiving to the Mother Nature for her blessings. So, it is an occasion to celebrate.

More info on Dongzhi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongzhi_Festival

Island of Feeling - From Best Quotes blog

2011-12-20T11:43:00.004+08:00

Nice for sharing too ^_^

Taken from http://bestquotesfb.blogspot.com/2011/12/island-of-feelings.html

Once upon a time there was an island where all the feelings lived;

Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all the others....including Love.

One day it was announced to all of the feelings that the island was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean.

So all the feelings prepared their boats to leave.

Love was the only one that stayed.

She wanted to preserve the island until the last possible moment.

When the island was almost totally under,

Love decided it was time to leave.

She began looking for someone to ask for help.

Just then Richness was passing by in a grand boat.

Love asked, "Richness, Can I come with you on your boat?"

Richness answered, "I'm sorry, but there is a lot of silver and gold on my boat and there would be no room for you."

Then Love decided to ask Vanity for help who was passing in a beautiful vessel.

Love cried out, "Vanity, help me please."

I can't help you", Vanity said,

"You are all wet and will damage my beautiful boat."

Next, Love saw Sadness passing by.

Love said, "Sadness, please let me go with you."

Sadness answered, "Love, I'm sorry, but, I just need to be alone now."

Then, Love saw Happiness. Love cried out,

"Happiness, please take me with you."

But Happiness was so overjoyed that he didn't hear Love calling to him.

Love began to cry. Then, she heard a voice say,

"Come Love, I will take you with me." It was an elder.

Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that she forgot to ask the elder his name. When they arrived on land the elder went on his way.

Love realized how much she owed the elder.

Love then found Knowledge and asked, "Who was it that helped me?"

"It was Time", Knowledge answered. "But why did Time help me when no one else would?", Love asked.

Knowledge smiled and with deep wisdom and sincerity, answered,

"Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is."

Share it around

2011-12-15T15:13:00.002+08:00

Age is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

Never underestimate a child's ability to get into more trouble.

Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is something very special.

A friend is, as it were, a second self.

You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.

A friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart.

The fundamental job of a toddler is to rule the universe.

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

Laughter is the medicine of life.

Laughter is the shortest distance between friends.

Life is full of surprises.

Love doesn't make the world go round, but it makes the ride worthwhile.

To have a good friend is one of the greatest delights of life.

Happiness is an unexpected hug.

The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents.

Friends have a way of speaking without words.

To have joy one must share it.

It's important to have a twinkle in your wrinkle.

Memories

2011-12-14T23:08:00.002+08:00

Thanks for all the good memories you bring to me.

A good friend of mine told me that just remember of the good memories is enough, you can blur out the face of the person. Pick up from where you fall and soon, you'll be able to run again, this time better than the past. The wound will heal and when you recall back the pain, it is actually not as pain as it used to be.
It is really true and makes you feel happier. Always believe in yourself that the future will be brighter and there'll always be more good memories ahead waiting for you.

Life is a journey and the story doesn't stops there.... because you are not dead yet. Haha, kena "tease" pulak.

I feel energetic today and yeah, 2 more weeks to go and we'll move on to a brand new year. ^_^
Next up, will be thinking on what new year resolution I wanted to achieve. ^_^

Epiphany

2011-12-14T16:51:00.000+08:00

A moment of sudden revelation or insight

Someone is there

2011-12-12T14:12:00.001+08:00

Why waste your time getting hurt by someone,
When there's someone else out there waiting to make you happy?

What are words?

2011-12-09T16:19:00.001+08:00

What are words if it's only for good times and that's all?

Fooled

2011-12-07T17:02:00.001+08:00

I'm a fool. I learnt it now, finally and begin to wake from the dream.
I promise myself that I will live a happier life and not to shed anymore tears.

Don't let someone play with your heart and still care for him.
He's not worth it.

Battling with my codes

2011-12-06T14:35:00.001+08:00

Codes codes codes...
They have been staring at me for the whole morning.
And what I did?
I stare back at them, trying the divide and conquer strategy.

But it seems to complicated to digest all at the moment.
Need to take one step at a time.

Let It Go

2011-12-06T12:09:00.001+08:00

All About Your Heart (NIE Version) - Mindy Gledhill

2011-12-06T10:41:00.001+08:00

My favourite song.

Lyrics:
I don't mind your odd behavior
It's the very thing I savor
If you were an ice cream flavor
You would be my favorite one

My imagination sees you
Like a painting by Van Gogh
Starry nights and bright sunflowers
Follow you where you may go

Oh, I've loved you from the start
In every single way
And more each passing day
You are brighter than the stars
Believe me when I say
It's not about your scars
It's all about your heart

You're a butterfly held captive
Small and safe in your cocoon
Go on you can take your time
Time is said to heal all wounds

Chorus

Like a lock without a key
Like a mystery without a clue
There is no me if I cannot have you

Chorus

Be happy always

2011-12-05T20:12:00.001+08:00

No matter what happens, remember to stay positive and be happy always.

Firework - Katy Perry

2011-12-05T15:11:00.001+08:00

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Six feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you?

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh
As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down

You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh
As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through

'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh
As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Happy 11-11-11

2011-11-11T11:11:00.000+08:00

It only happens once in a lifetime to get 6's 1...
Hehe... And adding 11:11:11AM would make it a 12's 1.
What are you gonna do on this special day? It's a Friday too ^_^

Wishing everyone have a wonderful and happy day today.
Stay happy always =)

What is love?

2011-11-09T13:10:00.000+08:00

I can't stop myself thinking about him all day long...
Just want to let him know that I love you no matter who you are and what you did.

To Love is Nothing
To be Loved is Something
To Love and be Loved is Everything

I love him

2011-10-30T10:15:00.000+08:00

231011 Happy 2 Months Anniversary

2011-10-24T14:37:00.000+08:00

Time flies so fast... and in a blink of an eye, or maybe both eyes =P, we've been together for 2 months already. ^_^

Taken during Star Walk Penang 2011

There may be times we don't agree on things, but we do discuss and honest with each other.

Today we went out for our Cheese Fondue, Movie - Real Steel and dinner @ No Eyed Deer. He came to pick me up around 12pm++ and had our lunch. Then we purchased our movie tix using iPhone GSC app and selected 5pm slot.

We used our Groupon voucher to had Swiss Cheese Fondue @ De Title Cabin. It taste yummy, but too bad that the cheese serving wasn't that much, we ran out of cheese half way dipping the bits of chickens, sausages, bread and biscuits. It would be nice if they provide free refill of cheese. =P
http://www.groupsmore.com/cities/penang/deals/de-title-dining-cabin

Next we go to Gurney Plaza to catch our movie. But to our surprise, the ticket we purchased wasn't for 5pm show. It was for 2.30pm show. We remembered that we click on 5pm showtime and selected 2 seats by the corner. It's weird and sad to know that our movie tickets are past the showtime and we just wasted RM23 for 2 movie tickets. On the same day itself, there's some technical error on 2D Real Steel showing and they are providing a refund or movie ticket change. Too bad they don't give us this option. We had no choice but to purchase new tickets again. Luckily they re-open a new hall for showing at 5pm and we manage to get a Twin Seats in the middle. Real Steel is worth watching and is a great movie. *Thumbs up*

Thanks dear for the warm pearl... =P hahaha

We had our dinner watching Manchester Derby @ No Eyed Deer, also using our Groupon voucher, a 3 course meal. It's disappointed watching the match. We left after Manchester City scored 3-0 against Manchester United. The final score for the night? MC-MU 6-1. =(
http://www.groupon.my/deals/penang/no-eyed-deer/715857118

Our foods

His always smiling face ^_^

Err, hungry face ^_^

221011 Early Birthday Celebration with Sis

2011-10-23T16:57:00.000+08:00

It's Saturday and it's sister's day. ^_^
And llm is celebrating early for my birthday today, yay~!!!
Haha, my llm always complaint that I am very hard to book and my schedule is always full with activities. She joked that she need to make appointment half year in advance in order to hang out with me. LOL. =P
Hehehe, actually it's just that sometimes activities have been arranged and that's why need to plan ahead. =P I actually love to plan ahead and have things planned out rather than wait for what's next. ^_^

On the way to meet sis at Matsuki

We had our lunch in Matsuki, the regular Japanese restaurant that we will always go to as the Teriyaki Chicken Set is nice and yummy (because of the sweet sauce) and the price is worth it. For RM12, you get a set with salad, Miso Soup, Chawanmushi (can exhcange for Potato Salad), Teriyaki Chicken with rice and also one scoop of Haegen Dazz ice cream during lunch. ^_^

Happy face... yum yum

Our regular set, same same Teriyaki Chicken Set

Free Haegen Dazz ice cream - this time it's green tea and red bean

After makan makan, we went to Gurney for some shopping as I wanted to see if there's anything to get from Padini so that I can utilize the 30% Birthday Voucher. But it looks like there's nothing of interest at the moment, so we decided not to get anything there. Then do some shopping in Parkson as it was my birthday month, Elite Card members have the special offer: For the first RM100 spend on Elite card, you will get RM50 Elite points credited into your card. That's like a 50% rebate I guess. For normal days, Elite card members do have a 5% rebate on all the purchases in Parkson Gurney.

We also had our soya pudding from Soya Soya, using coupons which sis bought from website. ^_^

Lychee Soya Pudding - I need to put a lot of black sugar to cover the soya taste

Our movie was at 4.15pm in TGV, 1st Avenue, so we drove to 1st Avenue and grab our pop corn combo set. It was sis's treat as she has purchased the Groupon voucher for this movie. (http://www.groupon.my/deals/national-deal/walt-disney-studio-malaysia/715872768)

Watching The Lion King in 3D actually doesn't really has the 3D effects, maybe I'm not good at spotting/feel the 3D effect. But overall this movie is a nice movie to watch because it brings back the good old days memories where my mum used to bring us both to cinema to watch this movie together. I miss my mum. Missing the happy moments spend together with her. Hope that she's good in another world now, or people used to say reborn into a new life already?

Movie tickets - 3D ^_^

After movie, we were suppose to go for a Mani Pedi service which sis had make appointment at 6.30pm. But when sis called to the shop, the gal told her that they record her appointment as 3.30pm and that all their staff have left home. It's funny because my sis is a meticulous person. She will double confirm her appointment de. And they should have called us if we didn't show up at 3.30pm right. Nvm... Anyway, with the extra time that we have now, we decided to go to Tesco @ Tanjung Pinang.

Haha, go jalan-jalan and then had our dinner there. We selected Hakka Tree and ordered the set for 2-3 pax. Their chilly taste nice and overall we are satisfied with the food. Would recommend others to come and have a try. ^_^

The only pic with sis, she's camera shy, hahaha

We walked back to our car in car park and the first thing my sis saw was "Siew Keong"... omg, the one that has been hiding for the past month since Kulim.... scary scary. It went into its hiding place again, somewhere we can't find and we have no choice but to quickly drive back home. During the journey home, my heart beats fast like something uneasy was gonna happen. Out of a sudden, I felt something flying on the right hand side and immediately I scream. I accidentally steered my car to the left and luckily there's no car beside me. I quickly make a left turn and park my car beside Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang. I came down from the car but can't find this little creature. Sis says quickly drive back home better. Mmm... I put on a brave face and quickly drive back home, maybe speed a little faster than usual. Once reach home, quickly come out of the car and walk back home. The feeling is eery...

This Siu Keong always makes me freak out

Overall it was a fun day hanging out with sis with all expense covered by her, hahaha...and it is tiring as well that I dozed off early and didn't pick up my dear's call. He called me for 9 times when I saw it the next morning... =P

Olivia Ong - Sometimes When We Touch

2011-09-26T20:44:00.001+08:00

This song has been playing for the whole day. It feels relaxing listening to her voice and the song.

You ask me if I love you
And I choke on my reply
I'd rather hurt you honestly
Than mislead you with a lie
And who am I to judge you
On what you say or do?
I'm only just beginning to see the real you

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

Romance and all its strategy
Leaves me battling with my pride
But through the insecurity
Some tenderness survives
I'm just another writer
Still trapped within my truth
A hesitant prize fighter
Still trapped within my youth

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

At times I'd like to break you
And drive you to your knees
At times I'd like to break through
And hold you endlessly

At times I understand you
And I know how hard you've tried
I've watched while love commands you
And I've watched love pass you by

At times I think we're drifters
Still searching for a friend
A brother or a sister
But then the passion flares again

And sometimes when we touch
The honesty's too much
And I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you til I die
Til we both break down and cry
I wanna hold you till the fear in me subsides

230911 Happy 1 Month Anniversary

2011-09-23T23:30:00.000+08:00

It has been 1 month we've been together. I just wanted to wish you "Happy 1 Month Anniversary".

Time really flies and I enjoy spending moments together with you.

Life is tough and the road that we decided to walk together will not be easy, but I believe we can make it through. Let's have faith for each other. I'm being emotional recently...

What I got for him: Personalized magnetic photo bookmarks

What he got for me: Special mazed photo of us, pieces by pieces

Random - Beside You

2011-09-15T11:11:00.002+08:00

Randomly mess-up all photos in 1 using Photo Mess app in iPhone.
Let's go through this together.

Well, I'm not sure what's gonna happen next. But at this moment, all I want is to hold your hand and accept all things that's coming ahead in front of us. Sometimes these challenges might make me weak and I may fall at times, but I promise I will stay strong. Because I know that you will be right beside me.

Marianas Trench - Beside You

And if your heart wears thin
I will hold you up
And I will hide you
When it gets too much
I'll be right beside you
I'll be right beside you

Dear, I love you... ^_^

Forever & Always

2011-09-14T17:14:00.000+08:00

Sharing you a meaningful song by Parachute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC9QuACymfc

Lyric:
[Verse 1:]
She's sitting at the table, the hours get later
He was supposed to be here
She's sure he would have called
She waits a little longer, there's no one in the driveway
No one's said they seen him
Why, is something wrong?
She looks back to the window
Suddenly the phone rings
A voice says somethings happened
That she should come right now
Her mind goes to December
She thinks of when he asked her
He bent down on his knees first
And he said

[Chorus:]
I, I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together
Forever and always

[Verse 2:]
She pulls up to the entrance
She walks right to the front desk
They lead her down a million halls a maze that's never ending
They talk about what happened but she can barely hear them
She tries to keep a straight face as she walks into the room
She sits by his bedside, holds his hand too tight
They talk about the kids they're gonna have and the good life
The house on the hillside, where they would stay

[Chorus:]
Stay, there forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether rich or for poor or for better
We'll still love each other, forever and always

[Bridge:]
Then she gets and idea and calls in the nurses
Brings up the chaplain and he says a couple versus
She borrows some rings from the couple next door
Everybody's laughing as the tears fall on the floor
She looks into his eyes, and she says

[Chorus:]
I, I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether happy or sad or whatever
We'll still love each other, forever and always
Forever and always, forever and always

She finishes the vows but his beeps are getting so slow
His voice is almost too low
As he says, I love you forever, forever and always
Please just remember even if I'm not there
I'll always love you, forever and always

He found my blog...

2011-09-05T09:09:00.002+08:00

It's Monday, back to work from a long holiday (Raya & Merdeka)...
He came to Penang today and as usual, fetch me to work =P

Out of random, he googled my name and found my blog post, haha and he can't stop smiling all day. ^_^

It's brightens up my day to see his cheerful face and I love him, yes I do!
Can't believe that I'm actually saying this in blog...
Guess coz I think he will visits my blog maybe once in a while,
So...

Dear Ship,
No matter what ship you are, big or small, I'm gonna stick with
you till
er... my glue falls apart.
No no... I'm gonna stick with you
till... endless *dots* ^_^

230811 - I'm officially taken and he's mine

2011-08-24T08:08:00.012+08:00

It's 23-08-2011. A date to be remembered. Hehehe... We actually discussed before about our favourite numbers and mine was 3, 2, 8. It is so coincidence that this become our date.

So, how the question popped out?

Well, he actually did asked that "question" last Sunday when we went Sing K. But I actually said "no". Mmm... I guess I wasn't expect him to ask that early or maybe there's just too much thing in my head that I can't figure it out.
Then on this 238 day, we went for Sixty9ine Mansion dinner where our friend MC and Jen actually had bought the coupons earlier and I think due to some unexpected stuff, they asked us to join them for the dinner.

We went after work and reached about 6++. Had a stroll along the beach and he asked.

Mmm, or is it I kinda hint him to ask? Lol...

It was kinda funny because we actually hold hands even before we started paktor. Maybe that's what people should do when walking on the beach. One hand holding the shoes, the other hand holding someone else's hand.

We've just known each other for 68 days (get to know more of him during department teambuilding trip in Langkawi where we were the drunk buddies talking "nonsense").

But there it goes, this is a date to be remembered and looking forward for more times together.

I just don't care about what people think anymore. Let the flow bring us to where we will be....

200811 - Our first date

2011-08-22T10:52:00.003+08:00

This is the first date we both had together, only me and him...

Everything goes well, we had a good laugh watching "The Fortune Buddies". I love watching him smile and laugh during the movie. He really does has a good smile that attracts me.

It would be good if time can just froze at that moment and pretend as if there's only two of us.
But we still need to be back to reality and do need to think of what others feel. Or should we not?

Sometimes love is weird, you won't know what's gonna happen next and whether are you falling into the right ship or you will still need to take another ship.

I guess, I'll just let time decide what's next.... or should I grab hold of this moment?

Air Asia Massive Sale - Seoul Booking

2011-03-03T17:25:00.004+08:00

Air Asia is having a massive sale from this 1st of March 12pm until 4th of March.
While having lunch with colleagues, we saw the price to Seoul was RM249 (all in fare) and was thinking that it's worth to go.

Back from lunch to office, I did a random check for autumn season (from September to November) and found that there's actually cheap fare in October. Hohoho, so gathered 4 people and off we booked for the trip.... Korea, an-nyung-ha-se-yo (안녕하세요) ^_^
The total air ticket + tax + baggage check-in (20kg/2 ways - RM120) + meal (RM40) + insurance (RM25) + credit card convenience fees (RM16) totals up to about RM760.

So, where shall we visit in Korea for this 7 days trip (excluding the 2 days travelling)?
Next on, the planning itinerary.... hehe, not so soon to plan yet, still got 7 more months to go.

Link to the promotion details:
http://www.airasia.com/my/en/promotion/rr0630902.page

Royce chocolate, mum mum

2011-01-27T11:08:00.005+08:00

First time I tried this Royce chocolate and I definitely fell in love with it.
The chocolate-y taste is not too sweet, and not too bitter too.
It's just perfect, but a little bit expensive.
Thanks to HP for recommending this to me. I'm lurvin it. ^_^

Nicely packed, with an ice pack inside to prevent it from melting

Royce - Bitter, premium chocolate, with it's ice pack by the side

Mum mum, enjoying the chocolates each fit for 1 bite in mouth. ^_^

Goodbye 2010, Welcome 2011

2010-12-29T17:42:00.004+08:00

Time flies really fast, and I realised that I didn't blog much in this year 2010.
Many things happen, many decisions made.
Some good, some not that good.
But all of all, I still wanted to wish everyone a happy day, happy life, happy journey ahead and let's welcome 2011 together.

I may be mean at times,
I may be caring at times,
I'm sorry if I have hurt you and
I hope that you will forgive me.

I really treasure all the things that we did together and all the memories that we shared.
I wish you happiness and success in everything you do.

What happened in 2010?
Career - change of environment, change of job scope, still picking up and ramping up. Hope that everything will flow smoothly soon. I believe I can do it.

Family - llm moving to SG for work, missing her... Feeling of the family warmth and the caring when I needed it. Wish that everyone will stay happy and healthy as always.

Friendship - make new friends, keep up with some friends, still need to brush up on maintaining old friends.

Health - being doing more exercise, starting to get healthier, but somehow fell sick on the last month of 2010. In recovery mode now... cough cough.

Happy 2011. ^_^

Support RojakSong - She Jak Jak

2010-04-26T19:56:00.001+08:00

Support Support My Rojak Song... title She Jak Jak... ^_^
Stand a chance to win Google Nexus One Smartphone

Busy Month, January

2010-01-29T15:54:00.005+08:00

Just to sneak out from busy life work for a while, recharging my batteries...
Pen-ing down things before I forget... Yeah, I'm infected with forgetful syndrom nowadays.
This post might seems a bit puzzled type as all things are messed up a bit. Who knows, it might be the new trend of writing. Haha, just kidding. Pulling off some of my stress from work.

Ok, first things that I would like to intro to you all will be the Wii game: Ju on
Most people might have watched this movie / heard of it before. About a white pale kiddo and a long hair woman ghost.
And now, this game has been introduced to the Wii game world last year October 13, 2009.
My colleagues and I tried out this game and I personally feel scary when I was the one holding the controller. It just freaks me out. I admit I'm timid! LOL. Who doesn't? Look at how they appear in the screen and imagine playing this game with a projector...

What happen to me for the first 1 month of 2010?
New year celebration, growing responsibilities, more planning activities and there's more coming up.... (growing more and more).

Career for 2010
This year is gonna be a tough and challenging year for me as I will be striving to move on my path to a more visibility role. I hope that I'm able to cope with it and able to demonstrate my capability so that my manager can raise my pay. ^_^ (which workers don't hope for a pay raise rite?)

Love for 2010
I hope this year will be a love-ly year for me and who knows, maybe surprise may come?
Waiting for my surprises....

Family for 2010
Same thing to all.. I wish and hope that my family will live in a happy and harmony environment, good health, no need to worry about money, problem-free. ^_^

Friendship for 2010
Friends are important in live, but I've been the passive type in maintaining a relationship. Sorry if you are my friend and I haven't been visiting you. It's because I'm busy and well, sometimes get my relaxation time in playing online games. I will patch up all the gap and try to update you all on what's happening... Facebook yea!! Haha, plus some gathering if there's any.

Health for 2010
Rule #1 for year 2010. Stay healthy, live healthy and most importantly, get away from unhealthy activities.

Bali Photos Sneak Preview 2009

2009-11-04T15:58:00.001+08:00

Date: 23rd October - 29th October 2009

Nice Video: For Dog Lovers

2009-06-26T16:56:00.003+08:00

I believe that "Sharing is Caring", so I'm gonna share with you all again this video.
For dog lovers or dog trainers, better don't miss this out.
** I'm sure my bf's gonna watch this as well. ^_^

Sharing: Make-up tips from MichellePhan

2009-06-25T13:24:00.004+08:00

I got this link from a forwarded email and found that this video is very good to share with you all. These videos are uploaded in YouTube by Michelle Phan.

Romantic Valentine Look

Everyday Chic School Look

Back To Work

2009-05-20T08:30:00.005+08:00

Finally, after a long holiday vacation in Australia (Melbourne and Tasmania) on 13/5/2009, I'm back to work on 14/5/2009. My first 2 days back to office:- checking emails, clearing junks, doing some support work, code development, meetings & meetings, etc...

Did I miss out something? Yea, its flight AK5358 that 4 of us are taking back from KL-PG. Due to this "lucky" flight which we were in the same flight with the second confirmed case patient, we have been quarantined for 2 days (18/5/2009 & 19/5/2009). All passangers who took flight AK5358 has been requested for immediate home quarantine for safety precaution and prevention. Irene told me that the 21-year-old female confirmed patient was sitting on seat 10D on the plane. Wah.... kinda dangerous for me and Chen as we were sitting on seat 9A and 9B. Luckily during this 7 days incubation period, we don't get any fever. (just coughing symptoms for me).

This should be a holiday after holiday as mentioned by Neo in his blog.

I'm back to office again today, after 2 days quarantine at home. Hopefully there's no more quarantine as it's very boring staying at home without internet connection (which means no work and no mapling for me).

** I'm still coughing for the past 10 days... Don't worry, I'm safe from Influenza A (H1N1)

30/3/2009 - My new haircut

2009-04-05T14:23:00.009+08:00

Boring of my long and dull hair, I decided to give myself a new haircut. My cousin sister helps to cuts my hair as she's also a hairstylist.

Does it look nice on me?

Gals say I looks cuter, younger.

Guys say I looks more mature.

Isabelle says I look like Sailormoon... (I like this nickname as Sailormoon is my favourite cartoon ^_^)

Sister says I look like a china doll.

Bf say I look like a toy poodle.

I say I look like coconut... haha.

No matter what I look like, it's still ME. Right now, need to wait the fringe to grow back long and become more natural.

My previous look:

My new look:

Which one do I prefer? Hmm...

21/03/09 - Estee Lauder CyberWhite Ex Workshop

2009-03-26T18:54:00.011+08:00

As time pass by, our soft and delicate skin will follow a cycle of change. For the past, I've been trying on many different types of skincare products, those normal range up to those expensive range. None seems to stay long and work perfectly for me, until I met Estee Lauder.

First product I tried is their Hydra Complete Moisture Creme (Normal/Combination Skin). I used to have a dry skin on both the sides of my lips area and on the forehead, oily on my T-Zone area. Previously, after I apply my ex brand moisture cream, my skin somehow still feels the dryness and you will notice some skin peeling... well, not that serious but the skin don't
really feel that comfortable with the dry feeling. But after I put on Hydra Complete Moisture Creme, the dryness feeling is gone. I can feel that it helps to maintain the moisture level through out the day.

That's when I started to understand more and discover on their products range.

One day, after lunch with my sis, while browsing around, I saw this brochure on the workshop.

Pay RM150 and get:

Skin analysis
Learn how you can combat pigmentation, dullness and uneven skin tone Make-up demonstration
Door gift worth RM150
Light refreshments

Sounds interesting... So, I go "chio" (invite) my friends to sign up together and 6 of us enrolled. We managed to get the early birds additional free gift (one piece of CyberWhite Mask worth RM38). ^_^

The workshop we selected was on 21st March 2009, morning session from 10am - 1pm.
We were told that light refreshments will be served after the session, so we have our own breakfast before the session. But then, after we reach only we saw that there were actually some cakes, bread with coffee and tea served and no more refreshments after the session. So we don't really eat much of the servings there.

First thing first. We collected our form, with our information and go for the individual skin analysis. Oh gosh, the analyst told me that I got one age spot. =.=''''' (OMG!!! It should be some "lizard shit" that stuck there since childhood time.... )

Good thing about this workshop is that we are having a hands-on session, and we get to try on all the CyberWhite Ex products.

Getting ready for my "DIY with assistant" facial session

Steps in skin care:

Removing make-up -> Cleansing -> Scrubbing -> Mask -> Toner -> Eye cream -> Spot corrector -> Repair (Essence) -> Moisturizer -> Sunblock

When removing make-up, on the eye area, wipe off in the inwards direction and from up to downwards for the eye lids.

When applying mask, leave it on for 15-25 minutes and don't smile or laugh. Just relax...

Finally is the make-up demonstration. Thought that they will give tips and BKMs on full make-up. But they just teach on how to select the correct colour for your face foundation.

Emmm... This colour ok ar??

Output from the workshops???

Skin feels fairer, smoother, definitely worth the price.

But with the RM120 voucher redeemable for E.L. products, and with free gifts if you purchase above certain amount of money, our pocket also comes out money.

For purchase above RM280, get 5 pcs gift. Step up to RM380 and receive additional CyberWhite Ex Extra Concentrate Brightening Essence 15ml. And, for today's special, purchase RM500 and receive a free facial from E.L.

Products I bought for the day...

For more info, please visit: http://www.esteelaudermalaysia.com

Spread The Word: Earth Hour

2009-03-24T13:49:00.005+08:00

SPREAD THE WORD: Come together to fight GLOBAL WARMING.
http://earthhour.org.my/main.php

Show us your support and see the difference you can make.

White, clear as snow

2009-03-20T11:03:00.004+08:00

White... My room's furniture is white.
I was hoping for the white to be a perfect shinny white, but not as what I am hoping.
Some of the white finish is not as glossy as I expected.
Just like this little white bear... (dripping water from its mouth).

More photos up once the furniture is fully setup. Overall, is still acceptable with the effort put by Chen in renovating the whole house and the room. ^_^

What I'm busy with...

2009-03-10T21:14:00.004+08:00

Website I'm currently following:

Lowyat Omnia V2: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/835723

Lowyat Omnia V1: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/716200

MySamsungOmnia: http://mysamsungomnia.wordpress.com/2008/08/

GPS on Omnia: http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100363&hl=

** hints... ^_^

From my previous post on Asus P320 wishlist, surveyed a few places, with no luck in finding a pink pda phone. Hear from the sales person that the pink phone no longer available (limited stock)... That's how I got this... ^_^

My Addiction: Asus P320 (wish list)

2009-02-22T16:36:00.006+08:00

While flipping through old magazine 2008, something caught my eyes!!!
It's Asus P320 Pink handphone.
Currently addicted to Asus P320. Am thinking to go and get one pink P320 for myself.
Googled for specs, current price check and reviews.
It's a PDA GPS phone, with cute look, style and most importantly, it's available in pink!!!

It's available in 3 different colours: Pink, White and Black.

Description from the web:

The exceptionally elegant Asus P320 Mini GPS PDA phone was designed for the fashion-conscious who are constantly admired for their accessories – including their handheld choices. The Asus P320’s presents an ultra compact form that makes it feel almost weightless in a ladys palm. Its fashionable outlook is slim and slender, and is molded with round curves that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. And yet, this beauty is not just skin deep, as a wide range of features make it equally powerful and intelligent – all packed in neatly with an original and exclusive interface developed by ASUS.
Stylish All-Rounder
With a chic and fashionable outlook, the Asus P320 is a sure eye-catcher. Made to fit comfortably in the hand, the smooth mold of the P320 is carved out of gentle care and sophistication, and exudes a stylish feel. Rounded corners, sloping edges and a circular navigational key are all built around the desire to please the eyes; while the mini compact size further accentuates its stylish appeal – making it the perfect elegant accessory under any social occasion.
Chic Performer
This is where beauty meets brains. In spite of its compact size, this pretty mini PDA phone has an impressive array of powerful features. Operating on Microsoft Windows® Mobile 6.1™ Professional platform and packed full with features such as GPS navigation; EDGE/GPRS and WiFi for Internet access from anywhere; Bluetooth, USB and much more. The Asus P320 is your best fashion accessory that brings you from work to play!
Easy GPS Navigation
Never get lost again! The Asus P320’s built-in GPS module allows timely, faster satellite pinpoint and download for users and their location. Even locations in vast, open country, the global GPS network will always be able to locate the user, and the
navigation software will guide the user to the destination smoothly.
Easy Access with ASUS Today
The Asus P320 has a variety of exclusive applications designed for user convenience. With ASUS Today, icons such as time, calendar, messages, weather and the media player can be seen easily in the same window – providing users with easy access to their needed functions.
The ASUS RSS Reader, which receives up-to-date information automatically and provides the latest news and blog updates – keeps users update about current events or website updates. Another handy application is the Ur Time, which also allows users to set up to four different countries´ default timing on the phone desktop for quick country-specific time references, convenient for setting meetings
worldwide.
With Auto Cleaner function, never worry about applications being hidden when you want to close them. The Auto Cleaner Function ensures those intended applications are really closed, thus freeing up space and memory for other functions.

What do you think? Where can I get one in Penang?

Chinese New Year Celebration - Pray Ti Kong at Chew Jetty

2009-02-03T13:52:00.004+08:00

Happy Chinese New Year to all and yesterday night is a "Pai Ti Kong" event at Chew Jetty where a lot of people came to worship "Sky God".

I'm linking to my friend's blog below here. Enjoy the photos:
http://www.sunnysan.com/sunnyblog/?p=166
Last year's coverage from Sunny: http://www.sunnysan.com/sunnyblog/?p=57

Sweetness In The Salt - Downloads

2009-01-07T10:06:00.015+08:00

Currently airing in Astro On Demand premiering from 5th Jan - 6th February Mon-Fri, 8.30pm.

Title: 碧血鹽梟
Cantonese / Mandarin title: Bik Huet Yim Hiu / Bi Xue Yan Xiao
English title: Sweetness in the Salt
Also known as: 勝雪鹽棧 / Salt Traders
Genre: Ancient drama
Episodes: 25

Theme Video:

Download links which I grabbed from googling:

Sendspace:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20
Episode 21 / Episode 22 / Episode 23 / Episode 24 / Episode 25

Megaupload:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20
Episode 21 / Episode 22 / Episode 23 / Episode 24 / Episode 25

Filesend/Filefactory:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20
Episode 21 / Episode 22 / Episode 23 / Episode 24 / Episode 25

Merry Christmas to all

2008-12-26T17:51:00.003+08:00

It's year 2008 Christmas! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, and not to miss, to my lovely sister who's now in US. And of course, a day to rest for everyone who's not working.

Thanks to all my friends who wishes me and sms-ed me "Merry Christmas".

Singing Carol songs... "Silent Night, Holy Night, ..."
Enjoy a special Christmas night ^_^

Pages Of Treasures - Downloads

2008-12-11T17:58:00.021+08:00

Another new TVB drama series that I'm watching.
It contains 20 episodes which features modern world living story.

Below are links which I found on the web for downloads:

Sendspace:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20

Megaupload:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20

Filefactory:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20

7/12/08: I've got my Sony Vaio CS16G/Pink !!!

2008-12-07T17:00:00.008+08:00

I'm so happy today... Finally bought my Sony Vaio CS laptop.

This is how it look like...

I've got myself a pink one.... A pressie from bf as my V-day and B-day present. (kinda late but its my wish present, so its worth waiting ^_^).

I got the PC fair promotion package, but I didn't get it from PISA PC Fair... as they don't allow me to change the VOS warranty to extended local warranty. So I get it from House of Notebook branch and get 1+1 warranty replacing VOS warranty.

Haven't capture photos of my real hardware, so in the meantime, just upload those images googled online. Will upload real photos once taken and downloaded to my vaio. ^_^ Btw, there are some items which haven't received as the store doesn't have the stock available. Will need to wait for the backorder items to arrive.

Vaio package which I got includes:
1. Vaio CS16G/Pink Laptop at RM3988
2. 1+1 Extended Warranty

3. Vaio Bluetooth Mouse (BMS55) - waiting for backorder

4. Vaio 15" Backpack
5. Vaio Carrying Case (CKC2) - waiting for backorder 6. MP3 Walkman (NWZ-B133F) - waiting for backorder

As for the specification,
That's all for now. Continuing installing required software into my new gadget (MapleStory, VS2008, Office 2007, Real Player, etc... )

The Gem of Life - Downloads

2008-11-29T08:27:00.053+08:00

I'm currently watching TVB drama "The Gem of Life".
It is currently airing on "Astro on Demand".

English Title: The Gem of Life
Chinese Title: 珠光寶氣
Cantonese Title: Ju Gwong Bo Hei

For more info, please refer to http://sherlynchew.multiply.com/reviews/item/93

Below are links which I found on the web for downloads:

Sendspace:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20
Episode 21 / Episode 22 / Episode 23 / Episode 24 / Episode 25
Episode 26 / Episode 27 / Episode 28 / Episode 29 / Episode 30
Episode 31 / Episode 32 / Episode 33 / Episode 34 / Episode 35
Episode 36 / Episode 37 / Episode 38 / Episode 39 / Episode 40
Episode 41 / Episode 42 / Episode 43 / Episode 44 / Episode 45
Episode 46 / Episode 47 / Episode 48 / Episode 49 / Episode 50
Episode 51 / Episode 52 / Episode 53 / Episode 54 / Episode 55
Episode 56 / Episode 57 / Episode 58 / Episode 59 / Episode 60
Episode 61 / Episode 62 / Episode 63 / Episode 64 / Episode 65
Episode 66 / Episode 67 / Episode 68 / Episode 69 / Episode 70
Episode 71 / Episode 72 / Episode 73 / Episode 74 / Episode 75
Episode 76 / Episode 77 / Episode 78 / Episode 79 / Episode 80
Episode 81 / Episode 82

Megaupload:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20
Episode 21 / Episode 22 / Episode 23 / Episode 24 / Episode 25
Episode 26 / Episode 27 / Episode 28 / Episode 29 / Episode 30
Episode 31 / Episode 32 / Episode 33 / Episode 34 / Episode 35
Episode 36 / Episode 37 / Episode 38 / Episode 39 / Episode 40
Episode 41 / Episode 42 / Episode 43 / Episode 44 / Episode 45
Episode 46 / Episode 47 / Episode 48 / Episode 49 / Episode 50
Episode 51 / Episode 52 / Episode 53 / Episode 54 / Episode 55
Episode 56 / Episode 57 / Episode 58 / Episode 59 / Episode 60
Episode 61 / Episode 62 / Episode 63 / Episode 64 / Episode 65
Episode 66 / Episode 67 / Episode 68 / Episode 69 / Episode 70
Episode 71 / Episode 72 / Episode 73 / Episode 74 / Episode 75
Episode 76 / Episode 77 / Episode 78 / Episode 79 / Episode 80
Episode 81 / Episode 82

Filesend:
Episode 01 / Episode 02 / Episode 03 / Episode 04 / Episode 05
Episode 06 / Episode 07 / Episode 08 / Episode 09 / Episode 10
Episode 11 / Episode 12 / Episode 13 / Episode 14 / Episode 15
Episode 16 / Episode 17 / Episode 18 / Episode 19 / Episode 20
Episode 21 / Episode 22 / Episode 23 / Episode 24 / Episode 25
Episode 26 / Episode 27 / Episode 28 / Episode 29 / Episode 30
Episode 31 / Episode 32 / Episode 33 / Episode 34 / Episode 35
Episode 36 / Episode 37 / Episode 38 / Episode 39 / Episode 40
Episode 41 / Episode 42 / Episode 43 / Episode 44 / Episode 45
Episode 46 / Episode 47 / Episode 48 / Episode 49 / Episode 50
Episode 51 / Episode 52 / Episode 53 / Episode 54 / Episode 55
Episode 56 / Episode 57 / Episode 58 / Episode 59 / Episode 60
Episode 61 / Episode 62 / Episode 63 / Episode 64 / Episode 65
Episode 66 / Episode 67 / Episode 68 / Episode 69 / Episode 70
Episode 71 / Episode 72 / Episode 73 / Episode 74 / Episode 75
Episode 76 / Episode 77 / Episode 78 / Episode 79 / Episode 80
Episode 81 / Episode 82

To watch online:
http://www.xiaoli.cc/video/detail/2484
http://www.veoh.com/channels/The-Gem-Of-Life

Langkawi Trip: Day 2 Part 1 - Island Hopping

2008-11-12T10:46:00.000+08:00

Early in the morning, had breakfast at a stall nearby the hotel. Our hotel is located in Pantai Cenang, so it is very near to Underwater World, the place to gather to depart for Island Hopping trip. We pre-book the island hopping trip together with car rental, so we manage to rent a boat for 11 pax at RM270. Quite a deal if you calculate per pax (around RM25).

All getting ready for the trip....

Around 9am, we met with the tour agent and depart to a beach near to Awana Porto Malai to board the boat. In this island hopping package, it includes visiting 3 islands and eagle feeding.
First stop, we went to Pulau Beras Basah and were left on the island for 1 hour. (Imagining that we were the "LOST" cast surviving in the island for 1 hour... haha) What we do over there? Erm, basically nothing much besides swimming, or more of playing in the water as I don't really know how to swim.
Next stop, our boat guy came and fetch us to another island.
Well, not really stopping on an island, but just watching eagle feeding session on Pulau Singa Besar. Basically is the boat guy drop some chicken skins/flesh/feets (couldn't really recall, but it looks like skin to me) into the water and he drove the boat a distance away. Then, these eagles will fly down getting its meal.
A bonus to us is a visit to the bat cave. On the caves wall, basically if you look up, you will notice the bats sticking itself on the wall.
Last stop, we drop by Pulau Dayang Bunting. Before reaching the island, you can see there's a shape that resembles a pregnant lady laying down with the head facing up.
One incident happen whereby the bread which we bought was robbed by the monkey in a broad daylight. Funny thing is my friend's bf, Neo, ran after it in his swimming trunk carrying a backpack. And lucky for that monkey to climb up the tree and escaped. Monkeys here are quite daring and clever. Look at how they open up this Mr Potato can and take his bite.
In this island, we rent a paddle boat manual for RM15 and enjoying the view. The weather was hot, so paddling for 30 minutes can actually burn your legs. (it did burn my bf and my legs). If paddling is not really prefered, you can rent a solar boat where you don't need to paddle at all. It is double the price of the manual paddle boat (RM30). ^_^. There's also canoeing available at this spot (RM15 for 30 minutes).
It's like a trend nowadays in most of the tourist spots whereby there will be a photographer taking photos of you, and before leaving the place, they will print it out, put it into a momentos and sell it to you. So, if next time you decide to keep it as a souvenir, remember to smile to the camera. ^_^

Previous Entry:
Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 1 - Penang -> Langkawi
Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 2 - Tanjung Rhu Beach
Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 3 - Four Seasons Resort

Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 3 - Four Seasons Resort

2008-11-11T13:59:00.005+08:00

Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 1 - Penang -> Langkawi
Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 2 - Tanjung Rhu Beach

Around 7pm, we drive to Four Seasons Resort which is just few kilometres away. The room rate for a standard room starts from RM1800... Well, we went in, greeted warmly by the staffs and continue our camwhoring until 7.40pm... ^_^

Some of the nice shots in Four Seasons Resort:

The wall with the stones that can be removed

Genie in a porcelain
Stunt in action

Wall of Lanterns

Wall of Lanterns (with lights on)

Sand Courtyard Gardens

Group Camp Fire

After that, we drove down to Petronas Quay for dinner. Walk around and settled our dinner in Tapas.

Comments from my friend is that the mushroom soup is very nice. But the other soup... (forgotten the special name) is ... (speechless). Look at the photo below, a picture describe a thousand words. Patrick says it is worst than drinking bitter tea. As for Kean Wei, he says that after the ice melted, it taste not bad. To know how it taste, go try it out. ^_^

Information:

Four Seasons Resort
Jalan Tanjung Rhu, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
Tel: 60 (4) 950 8888

Fax: 60 (4) 950 8899

Next: Langkawi Day 2 - Island Hopping

Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 2 - Tanjung Rhu Beach

2008-11-03T10:09:00.013+08:00

Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 1 - Penang -> Langkawi

After checked in hotel Langgura Baron Resort and hotel Aseania Resort, we proceed to Tanjung Rhu beach. Tanjung Rhu beach is located at the northern point of Langkawi island. It is one of the most popular beach with nice view of a few islands from the beach.

First thing to do is to enjoy a thirst quenching coconut drink. It cost RM3.50 per coconut. The flesh is soft, but the drink is bitter.

What are the activities you can do on this beach? Well, there's many. Just to name a few:

Take up a Mangrove Tour package (includes Eagle Feeding, Cave Tour, Fishing)

Photo shooting scenery... or a boat

Bikini photo shooting (look at the scene behind)

Playing games (Eagle catching little chicken; or catching mother chicken as well?)

Film crew shooting

Group photos taking

Funny photos taking

You can also buy souvenirs back for friends and family here.

Up next: Four Season Resort & Dinner Time in Tapas

Langkawi Trip: Day 1 Part 1 - Penang -> Langkawi

2008-10-29T18:27:00.012+08:00

This is a fun and memorable trip with my colleagues and bf, with many drama scenes happening throughout the 3 days. More details below... We have 11 people going together (5 guys and 6 gals).

As the journey starts...

On 25th October 2008 Saturday morning, 11 of us gathered at Penang Port to board the ferry to Langkawi. Ferry ticket now costs us RM115 for a return trip. We bought the earliest departure time at 8.15AM and was told to be at the departure point 30 minutes before that time.

First drama started when Timmy (queen of being late), nearly cannot make it. It was 8.15am with everyone inside the ferry and luckily, finally at the last minute, she make it. That's close.

It took 3 hours during the journey and I felt a bit sea sick. Face turn pale and white. Luckily I've taken the sea sick medicine which I got from the panel clinic. Else... I might vomit. (Paiseh lo if vomit). Well, not to say nobody vomit during the journey. The "uerk... uerk..." sound can be heard very clearly from our seats as there are a few actually vomitted.

At 11.30am, the ferry reach Jetty point, and our first mission is to get a van/car rental. You will notice that there are many agents or so called sales person promoting their services... "Rent a car, Island Hopping package" as they distributing their name cards to the tourists.

2nd drama: a guy with a shirt that reads "E=MC2" approaching us asking us whether wants to rent a car or not. We were looking for van that can accomodates 11 pax and he say he got. At first, he offered us RM400 for these 3 days. (It was actually only renting fo 2 days if you can actually calculated it from 25th October to 27th October). When he showed us the van we were renting, we are not satisfied with the condition as it was a Vanette van. So we turned down his offer and went hunting from other agents. Then this E=MC2 guy started to follow us around wherever we go. So annonying...

Finally, we finalized on 2 car (1 Waja & 1 Wira Auto) for RM350 for 2 days with a deposit payment of RM200. The car rental is opposite of Jetty Point. Another interesting scene is when we try to nego for returning the car at a later time than the one specified, this fatty guy ($^%#!) just simply throw a chair as a sign of his anger. How rude is that. I wonder if he will be able to get more customer based on his attitude. Guess he don't know what is "Customer Service". Anyway, hop we go with the car and performing checks on the car before driving off. Pump each car with RM50 fuel estimating enough for these 3 days trip.

First stop is to find a place with foods to satisfy our hungry little tummy. We stop by a Malay stall for foods. Suddenly, we saw yellow thingy thing walking on the road... It's DIGI boy. But he's not in full suit. But rather, just use a lantern shape cloth and covered himself. Anyway, my friends, who's fond of DIGI boy, rush towards them and snap photos with them (getting free balloons as well).

Next is proceed to hotel to check-in. We booked 2 hotels are one is from the hotel membership club which Neo has reserved (Aseania resort) and another hotel is Langgura Baron Resort. We booked 2 Superior rooms (2 queen beds) from Langgura and it cost us RM130 per nite per room. Room condition is good, clean and enough to accomodate 4 adults.

After that, we drove to Aseania Resort which is just a distance away. It has a 154.4 meters swimming pool complete with wavepool, slides and lazy river, longest swimming pool in Malaysia (but we didn't use it).

We got 2 suite rooms with 1 king size bed in each room. The bathroom is equipped with a bathrub, nice for a relaxing shower.

For more photos, please visit http://sherlynchew.multiply.com/photos/album/144/Langkawi_Trip_-_Day_1

Up Next: On the way to Tanjung Rhu Beach

How tall and how heavy?

2008-10-16T00:15:00.002+08:00

Short notes...

Today, we went to the health service to get some sorethroat medicine. Weigh myself on the machine and results,

I'm 166cm tall, 51.3kg.

BMI is underweight... (18.8)

Need to gain more weight?

No, it's time to sleep...

Eong Chen's 26th Birthday Celebration

2008-10-04T20:43:00.023+08:00

Prior to his birthday, I started to google cupcakes website and contacts online to order and customize a cupcakes as a birthday cake for him as it is quite special and nice. Finally, found this website, http://www.emmagem.com/2008/04/08/malaysias-online-cupcake-store-directory/ that contains a directory listing of all cupcakes in Malaysia. There are 2 websites listed under Penang region and another one which I got the website from my friend.

I love cupcakes (http://i-love-cupcakes.com/)
Cupcakes4you (http://cupcakes4you.blogspot.com/)
http://www.love-a-cupcake.blogspot.com/ (Collection at Manila Place, Gurney Plaza)

After doing some survey and self assesment, contacted Cupcakes4you to check the availability regarding order and design. Got a fast reply from Joosing and Poh Yit and they suggested a few ideas to me. Finally, decided to order from them and selected the 49 mini cupcakes type. As the design is unique and based on their creativity, I won't be able to know how it will actually look like. But based on all their previous design, I'm happy with their design and let them to put their thinking cap on the design. ^_^

So, today (4th October 2008), with a map in hand, I started to drive to the collection address in Barrack Road. The map is easy to understand and the location is easy to find.

Happily driving to collect the cupcakes. ^_^

When I arrive at the house, as I'm alone, Joosing suggested that I put the cupcakes under the car seat and ask me to drive carefully as the cupcakes are quite fragile... Well, it's better to bring along a friend to help you carry the cupcakes as even though I'm quite careful and drive quite slow, one of the cupcake do fell on another cupcake.

Notice that the "IR" word is a bit "cacat" and the white schnauzer ear got some purple cream on it.
I'm very happy with the design as the 4 schnauzer are very very cute. These 4 schnauzhers are my bf's pets (although Xiao Bai already RIP). And Cupcakes4you also post up the photos as well. Check it out at http://cupcakes4you.blogspot.com/2008/10/pictures4you.html.

From left to right: (Xiao Bai, Mimi, Jojo, Snauzher)

Xiao Bai (Daddy, RIP)

Snauzher (Mummy)

Mimi (Daughter)

Jojo (Son in law)

First stop, drive to his office to give him a surprise.

After that, we went back his house to show his mum the cupcakes and capture some photos.

Next: Lucky draw session

This year, I'm giving him to actually pick up lucky draw item for his birthday. I pre-decided some of the birthday gifts ideas and put each and everyone into a single envelope.

The lists are:

Sunglass
Batman Lego Car Model
Seiko Limited Edition Watch
32" LCD TV
Angpow RM10
Angpow RM500
Angpow RM1000
A complete dressover

Well, I actually bought him a sunglass (which he likes) and also decided to give him a gift which he selected from the lucky draw. Rules of the game is simple. He will pick an envelope without knowing what's inside. I will open up the envelope, look at the gift, and then counter offer him cash money in return to buy his envelope. I will also allow him to select whether does he want to get the prize inside the envelope, or to change to another envelope.

For the first round, he picked up an envelope which contains a Watch. After some round of negotiating for the envelope, he decided to change to another envelope. This time, he picked up the grand prize of 32" LCD TV. I guess he knows it already as he say he wanted what's inside the envelope. So, finally he WON this 32" LCD TV as his birthday gift!!! Nevertheless, I still give him the sunglass as an additional birthday gift as the TV will only be shipped to him when his new house is ready. ^_^

See how happy he looks with his sunglass and holding the lucky draw item.
After the prize giving thingy, we went to Queensbay Mall to have lunch. He says he prefer to eat Chinese food, so we head over to Wongkok Restaurant. We ordered Hokkien Fried Rice, BBQ Pork Chop Noodle, Butter Bun, Crispy Egg Tart, Longan Winter Melon and Ice Ying Yong Tea.

Finish our lunch and walk around QB, then we drove to SP Setia to see their Show Village. They have many types show room design and type. Among some of the design displayed:

Dinner time, lazy to go out eat. So we just go "ta pao" Marrybrown.

Coming soon... ** My birthday...

17th September 2008 - Sister Flying to US

2008-10-04T18:49:00.002+08:00

This date marks the day my sis fly to US for work and counting towards the day she's away from us, it's been 17 days she's in US.

On that morning, we went to have breakfast with our family at Tan Jetty area for Bak Kut Teh and "Heh Chi".

Ah Chieh, Yik Siang, Auntie

Our lovely sister, Queenie

Me and my cousin, Christine

Sister busy eating time

"Heh Chi"

The Bak Kut Teh comes in individual portion... so many fat meat.

Auntie busy eating time...

After that, went back home do some final packing and getting ready to the airport as her flight was 2.25pm, need to be at airport 12.25pm.

Getting ready... wearing shoes.
(Sis: Apala, wear shoes also take photos. -_-''')

On the way to the car, the luggage was transported using this mini cart... Can also transport my cousin, my two sister as well.... Haha...

Too many luggages to carry... 2 big luggage, 1 hand carry, 1 handbag.

After arrive at airpot, as it was still early (the check-in counter hasn't open) we have some photos session with friends and families. Some of her best friends showed up to send her and bid her farewell.

My family
With grandma, cousins, auntie and sistersMy sister's friend
Group photo taken outside of Mc Donald before sis went into the boarding gate area.
Well, after all the photo session, as sister entering the departure area, hugs and kisses are given to each and everyone and tears starts to drop. Anyway, photos are not recommended to post up here due to restricted by the owner... (my sister).

Hope that she will be safe and fine there in a new environment and take care.
We will miss you a lot.

Just to post one funny photo before I end this entry. (sorry auntie for posting this, hehe).

The truth is when I ask her to help me capture the photo of me hugging my sister, she took a snap and this is the result... with the camera facing the wrong direction. Haha...

Hope that brings a smile to you (sis), when you reading this.
Remember that I'll be there when you need me.... (with sponsored flight ticket). =P

Jojo New Addition to the Family

2008-09-25T16:54:00.007+08:00

What are you looking at? Do you know me? Seem familiar? Know who I am?

This is Jojo... That's the name given to this cute little party colored schnauzer. He was bought by my bf on 31st August 2008 which is also Malaysia's 51st Independence Day.

This is how he looks when he first came to my bf office.... A scared look...

Mommy Snauzher looking at the intruder to the family...

Jojo has quite a funny face when he tries to bark as if he is a fierce puppy but when Snauzher mommy comes near to him, he will keep quiet. Haha.

It's been near to 1 month since his presence. He's now part of the family.

Eong Chen with his new favourite puppy, Jojo.

My sis photo with Mimi and Jojo.

Talking about my sis, she's currently working in California. Hope that everything works well for her to be living in a new environment with new living style. (... missing you sister)

Nowadays, it seems like a trend for people to go abroad, live abroad, work abroad and even migrated abroad.

I have friends who is currently on Holiday Visa in UK and friends who currently studying and working in Australia (maybe planning to migrate there).

When will I be able to go to US to visit my sister as well as for a holiday?

(.... in my dreams)

GPTW Social Linkage 21-8-2008

2008-09-16T11:25:00.004+08:00

Backdated blog... Time machine back to 21st August 2008.

We had our GPTW social linkage in Deluxcious Restaurant, Penang as a token of appreciation for all hard work done by all the GPTW members in our department.

It started with a lunch, followed by a list of activities planned by each individual.

Deluxcious has a variety of lunch set offered. All the set comes in a 5 course jumbo set which includes Smoked Salmon Salad, Soup of the Day, a Main Dish, Dessert and Coffee/Tea. Among those main dishes from their menu:

Set A @ RM33

Marinated Miso Lamb
Crisp Skin and Vanilla Scented Chicken with Cheese Sausage
Baked Seabass Fish with Basil Crumb
Confit Salmon
Pan-fried Salmon with Mushroom
Seafood with Tomato Bisque

Set B @ RM39

Pan-Braised Barramundi Fish with Fresh assorted Mushroom
Keith Marinated Chicken with King Prawn
BBQ King Prawn with Linguine Mushroom
Grilled escolar fish with citrus jus

Set C @ RM58

Petuna Ocean Trout Fish with Ratatatuille
Baked Ocean Cod Fish with Crusty Potato
Halve Lobster with Cheese Sausage
Pan-Braised Ocean Cod Fish with mackerel stock

Set D @ RM75

Rack of Lamb with Gallette Potato
Seared Tenderloin Beef with red wine and shallot jus (180gm)
Seared Rib-Eye Beef (230gm)

Set E @ RM99

Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin and Foie Gras

Set F @ RM109

Halve Lobster, Cod Fish, King Scallop, Mussel with Tomato Bisque

Those in red are highly recommended by Chef Keith.

I ordered the Grilled escolar fish with citrus jus set.
After the lunch, we started to play games. The first games which is "Guess Who Am I".

Next, we played "Tangram" where the first team to complete 3 of the picture given will be the winner.

The last game we played was "Charade" and one person will be acting while the rest in the group will guess what he/she acts.

Overall, it was a fun get-together with GPTW team after all those extra time spend organizing activities and events for our department. Looking forward for another social linkage end of this year !

And KUDOS to our GPTW team members, with Karen as the President.

Our gals group...

For more photos, please visit: http://sherlynchew.multiply.com/photos/album/137

Man in the Coffee... nice one

2008-08-29T16:22:00.001+08:00

Received this image long time ago forwarded by friends. Although has already found the man's head in the image last time, after a while, we still need to refresh our mind to find that man. Anyone able to find in less than 3 seconds?

Let's get your brain to work! Can you find the man in the picture in 3 seconds?
According to medical research,

If you find it in less than 3 seconds, your brain is developed above the normal brain.
If you find it in a minute, you have a normal developed brain.
If you find it between 1 and 3 minutes, your brain is responding slowly. Protein intake might help.
If it takes you more than 3 minutes, your brain is responding too slow and perhaps more exercise like this might help you to develop that part of your brain.

It's not a joke... the man is really there.
Have fun.

14-08-2008 Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA Fourth Day (Last Day)

2008-08-14T18:05:00.000+08:00

There's only 3 slots of session today as this is the last day, ended with Ka-boom! Party at 5pm. I didn't stay there that long as I need to catch a cab at 4pm to KLIA to get an earlier flight back to Penang together with my other colleagues.

I attended only 2 sessions today:

DAT441 - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Data Mining Internals (by Wee Hyong Tok)
--> learn about the data mining concepts, how to tune and test various data mining techniques for forecasting. Also touch on Data Mining Add-Ins which can help anybody in forecasting (eg. financial planning)
WUX241 - Creating a Web-enabled Corporate Data Access Layer (by Prasanna Amirthalingam)
--> talks about the ADO.Net data esrvices to create a global data access layer within the corporate. Just put some filters in the URL and the results are returned through the web.

Today's lunch was in level 3 outside the conference hall and the exhibition hall. The queue to get the food still the same... LONG!

Ka-Boom! Party starts at 1.30pm and there are lots of activities held in the hall. There's Ka-Boom! Time, Rock It, Sha-Zaam, Vrooooom, Whack and Zap. Not to forget there's a local rap band to rock the house down... It's KLG SQWAD.

Ka-Boom! Time - funtastic games to join and win great prizes which is held at the stage area, host by the MC.
Rock It - A game where a team of 4 will perform live on the stage, playing guitar, drum and singing.
Sha-zaam - Get a great snap shop of yourself with the super hero and you can keep the photo as a momentos. (** no physical super hero is there, I was expecting some cosplay wearing the super hero clothes and pretend to be one. )
Vrooooom - If you think you are the next Lewis Hamilton, get the engines roaring and speed up. Play the game and get the best lap time to win the prize.
Whack - As the game title speaks, whack of be whacked. Quite an interesting game for the guys but might seem a little voilent for the gals... pushing the other party to fall from the area.
Zap - Capture a create and inventive photo with a given toy (prior to the event due date), and selected photos will be displayed for voting.
Collectibles Corner - An expansive, exclusive and unique range of marvel comic collectibles by a specially invited collector.

Reach KLIA airport around 5.20pm and manage to get an earlier flight at 6.10pm. Packed some dinner from Burger King and rushed for check in. Finally get to be back to PG around 7.10pm.

What can I say for this Tech-Ed event? Fun, cool, interesting and useful information downloaded through the track sessions and instructor labs which helps in my work as well as personal interest. Food has improved, with more choices and better taste. However, this year's freebies and gifts are not as good as last year.

13-08-2008 Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA Third Day

2008-08-13T21:46:00.000+08:00

Yay, today I won the consolation prize in the Bingo activities... and the prize is a T-shirt.

Haven't really see how it looks like, will examine and show you guys tomorrow as today I'm quite tired.

What I did today?

Normal usual stuff: Wake up, bath, breakfast
Tech-Ed stuff: Attend sessions and labs which I'm interested (8 sessions & labs in total)
Additional stuff: Visiting exhibition hall, participating in some games/activities by the booth
Nice dinner in Jogoya with Beatrice, Ing Chen and ex-colleague, KK
Checking emails and blog

Photos of some pretty gals in the exhibition hall (ignore the guy. )

Sessions & labs attended today:

SBP031-ILL - Developing Workflow Services (by Nigel Watling)
--> a lab session on how to build, configure and host a WCF service as well as consume the service from a website. (lab duration too short to finish all the exercise (1.15 hours), suggest a longer time for labs)
ARC311 - Dude Where's My Business Logic (BL)? (by Chad Hower)
--> a room pack with people, just imagine that I need to sit on the floor to attend this. He shares on where we should put the BL, what we are doing wrong and solutions to it.
DAT333 - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Features for Developers (by Bikesh Lakhmichand)
--> shows some of the new features from SQL Server 2008 to ease developers job.
WUX334 - A Developer Who Hacks Your Application (by Walter Wong)
--> similar with last year's session on "Hack or Being Hack" session. Demos on how you can actually hack into an application, example: SQL Injection and Cross-site scripting
SVR035-ILL - Windows Server 2008: Web and Applications Platform (by Ken Schaefer)
--> lab session that shows the benefits and major features of IIS 7.0 and
provide step by step on how to configure an application pool, create a web service, IIS roles management, and many more.
DAT335 - Security Enhancements in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (by II-Sung Lee)
--> focus on the encryption and decryption, SQL Server 2008 enhancements like Transparent DB Encryption, Extensible Key Management and Auditing

Today's dinner is superb. Kim Kiat meet us in the hotel and we go to Jogoya in Starhill for buffet dinner. There's varieties of food and far more choice on the desserts.

Beatrice, KK, Ing Chen, Me

Some of the food taken

Back to hotel around 11pm... Quite late and tired, missing t-shirt still not yet found. Will need to check with the housekeeping tomorrow morning before checking out from hotel. Free t-shirt from bingo game comes in handy again. Oops, it's already 2am. Didn't notice that time flies very fast. Need to get some rest now. Good night.

12-08-2008 Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA Second Day

2008-08-12T19:51:00.000+08:00

Collected my green t-shirt today for Blogging Contest 100 early participants.

This t-shirt comes in handy as I realize my t-shirt for wear in hotel room went missing today. Maybe the house keeping has mixed it up with the bedsheet as my t-shirt is white in colour. Waiting for them to check whether they are able to find my t-shirt. Luckily that I have this green hulk t-shirt to wear tonight, else....

Among the sessions attended today:

TLA321 - Understanding C# Lambda Expressions (by Bikesh Lakmichand)
--> it showcase samples and demos on using lambda expressions (=> syntax) in C#, use it as needed.
WUX223 - Ultimate Data Visualization Experience with WPF (by Walter Wong)
--> interesting session, effective presenter, shows you how to leverage the power of WPF, collabrate VS2008 WPF and Expression Blend. Plus, there's freebies up for grab as well.
WUX221 - WPF Performance & Best Practices (by Dirk Primbs)
--> shares on how to optimize apps that use WPF, what are the perf tools you can use and demos on how to use it.
Innovative Geeks - Nurturing Entrepreneurship & Leadership for Women in Technology
--> specially designed event for women in ICt industry, with useful tips for women, sharing life experiences and advices from the well-known women in entrepreneurs.
OFC024-ILL - Using Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Spreadsheets for Web Service-Based Calculations and Browser Rendering (by Y-Mi Wong & Patrick Yong)
--> a lab session that teach you how to publish and work with Excel 2007 Services in MOSS 2007.
WUX224 - Introducing Silverlight 2 - Media (by Oliver Scheer)
--> learn how to use Expression Blend and VS to create a WOW websites and UX. also on Silverlight Streaming

Meet with some of my coursemates as well. Really long long time didn't meet time after graduation...

Huei Sian and me

Shen Long and me

Loo Toon and me

After all the sessions, went back to hotel, drop all the stuff, and heads to Pavilion for dinner. Go to TonyRoma's restaurant for steak feasting.

Strawberry Baiquiri

Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Chicken, Bountiful Beef Ribs

Good night for now... More to go tomorrow!

11-08-2008 Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA First Day

2008-08-11T21:15:00.000+08:00

Today, wake up at 7am, bath and get ready for breakfast at 8am. Start a great day with a full stomach. ^_^.

Walk past Wisma UOA to KL Convention Centre and straight to the Handout Counter to get my cap. Wonder why my other colleagues couldn't get the cap?? The cap looks cool with the words.. "Certified I am. You are not". Maybe is it just for MCP? Some of my colleagues are MCP as well. Wonder why...

Attend the Keynote session at Plenary Hall, Level 1. Some snapshots of the keynote speakers:

Saw Ken Wye, VP, Asia Pacific, Microsoft

Dato' Badlisham Ghazali, CEO Multimedia Development Corporation

Ward Ralston, Group Technical Product Manager, Microsoft

Forgotten his name...

Some of the Wow Thing..

After the keynote session, its lunch time. The lunch this year is better than last year. They also have more rows of food so that people don't cramp up in a lane. Thumbs up for the food, especially the desserts. But this round, the coffee and tea are not auto-served. Need to ask for it from the waiter/waitress.

After lunch, take a visit to the Exhibition Hall for some games, product and services information from participating companies... and some goodies... ^_^ There's some exhibition hall activities like Bingo, Crazy Word Mix, Geeks Face-Off, Hunt the "Fugitive", Speed Typing and many more other activities going on.

First track session starts at 1.30pm and each session is 1.15 hour long with 15 minutes interval break between each session.

I attended 4 sessions from 1.30pm until 7.15pm. Phew.. It was a tiring day, but at the same time an exciting day with lots of new knowledge, latest technologies information to learn.
Some of the sessions that I wanted to attend but are not able to attend due to crash with other session. Anyway, the 4 sessions that I attended are:

The Real-Estate Architecture Role
(discussing more on the UX experience and the importance of it, relating to the real estate property, interesting session and great speake -- Aaron Tan Dani)
Developing a Windows Presentation Foundation Application
(instructor lead lab ILL, not enough time to really go through all of the content, should allocate longer time for ILL)
Building Next Generation Data Access Layers with the ADO.NET Entity Framework
(more to overview of Entity Framework, see that many people rate this session as Below Expectation, as for me Average)
What's New in Microsoft Visual C# 3.0?
(ILL, great presenter/instructor, easy to understand lab, worth the time to attend)

Bump into Alex, my ex-colleague. ^_^

Going back to hotel around 7.45pm, then walk to Equatorial Hotel for dinner in Kampachi with Ing Chen. Nice dinner served and the food is good. ^_^

Finished dinner near to 10pm, back to hotel room, check some company emails, replying emails and bath. Then blogging until its 1.15am now. Gotta get some rest for Day 2's session.

Good night!

10-8-2008 Going KL for Tech-Ed

2008-08-11T20:11:00.000+08:00

Going to KL to attend Tech-Ed SEA which will be held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 11/8/2008 - 14/8/2008.

Took MAS flight at 12pm to KL and waiting at gate 12. I was assigned seat 27B (last row). Should have requested for a front window seat. Hai... While waiting, saw one of my friend Michael waiting for the same flight as well.

Reached KLIA around 1.10pm and then proceed to hotel. Given a 2 single bed room. Nice room with open door bathroom...

Went for lunch with Ing Chen, Joe and Saw in KLCC (Madam Kwans).

After lunch, walk over to KL Convention Centre to register attendance for Tech-Ed SEA.

Then, next stop, we went to Times Square for some window-shopping and had lunch in Sushi King. Back to hotel around 9pm, selecting which sessions to attend and getting ready for tomorrow's event!

Some of the sessions I'm interested to attend for First Day track:

Best Practices with the Microsoft Visual C# 3.0 Language Features
The Future of ASP.Net is Near
Building Smart Client the Smart Way
Developing a Windows Presentation Foundation Application (Instructor Lead)
What's New in Microsoft Visual C# 3.0

Ok, time to say good night.

10-08-2008 Kam Swee's Birthday

2008-08-11T19:16:00.000+08:00

It's Kam Swee's birthday on 10th of August. Wishing her a nice birthday celebration and good luck in her studies in Korea. Hope she gets good results and all dreams come true.

2008 Singapore Trip Day 3

2008-07-17T12:13:00.000+08:00

The last day of our Singapore trip, and today is also MapleSEA's 3rd Year Anniversary Event held in Suntec City. Early in the morning, after breakfast, we check out from hotel and go to Bugis.

Nothing much to shop as it is still early, so we take MRT to City Hall to go to Suntec City. Planning to go for the MapleSEA event and grab some goodies.

It's so nice to be able to go to the event and get to see all those Maple gamers.

But too bad... when we reach there, there was a huge crowd queuing up waiting for account verification.

Waited for a while, then I give up waiting in the line as we need to go back to Johor at 2:30pm. So we go to the Toy & Comic Convention instead.

There are many types of toys and comics figurines which are very attractive. Some which I know of Master Q, Star Wars, Batman, Mario, Chucky, Naruto...

After that we had lunch in the food court and proceed back to hotel to meet with Irene n Neo to go back to Johor to take flight back Penang. Overall it is fun and enjoyable trip! Looking forward to next trip.

More photos at http://sherlynchew.multiply.com/photos/album/130

2008 Singapore Trip Day 2

2008-07-15T07:07:00.000+08:00

Today, wake up at 6am and go for continental breakfast in the hotel.

After that we depart to Mount Faber. Spend around 1 hour there and ride on cable car to Sentosa Island.

We go for the Malaysian Half Price package (6 in 1) which you only need to pay RM66 or 50% of SGD66. As the conversion rate is currently at 2.4, we use RM to pay for the package. The package includes CineBlast, Merlion, Images of Singapore, Sky Tower, Cooler Drinks, Sentosa Special Souvenir.

First, we go for Sky Tower as it is just beside the ticket counter. Sky Tower is Singapore's tallest observatory tower offers panoramic views at 131 metres above sea level across Singapore, Sentosa, Southern Islands, right up to neighboring Malaysia and the Indonesian islands. The Sky Tower has a capacity of 72 in its enclosed, air-conditioned cabin.

Next we go to Images of Singapore experiencing the history, legend, fact and folklore that are creatively interwoven for guests to enjoy. We also receive our Sentosa Special Souvenir there (which was included in the package).

Then we stop for lunch before proceed to the Merlion, the biggest replica of Singapore's most enduring symbol. Standing at 37 metres high, this half-lion, half-fish creature brings you to the depth of the sea as you walk side-by-side with legendary sea dragons and mythical mermaids.

After that we go for CineBlast, Singapore's only state-of-the-art cinema simulation ride. It was a long queue before we got our turn. You can feel the exhilaration of flying to the top of the highest mountain, the stomach-churning thrill of rushing into the deepest valleys, and the gripping excitement of being tossed about by whitewater rapids.

We also go for Luge and Skyride. Part go-cart, part-toboggan, pure excitement – the luge is a fun-filled gravity ride that's safe for all ages. With a unique steering and braking system that allows you to make the ride as leisurely or as exciting as you want.

Luge ride

Skyride

Around evening time, we go to VivoCity for some shopping and dinner. Then we proceed to Orchard Road for shopping and sight seeing as well before heading back to hotel.

More photos at http://sherlynchew.multiply.com/photos/album/129

2008 Singapore Trip Day 1

2008-07-10T09:52:00.000+08:00

Hotel: Fragrance Selegie Hotel

Places visited: Sim Lim Square, Chijmes, Suntec City, Fountain of Wealth, Esplanade

MRT stations: Little India, Clarke Quay

This time, we are traveling together with my friend, Irene and her bf, Neo. All the bookings and draft itinerary were planned out before the trip starts.

It was a rushing start as we were supposed to reach airport for check in at 11am, but we are still at home. Dump everything into luggage bag and rush to airport. Thanks Irene for helping to queue up for the check in.

Pretty Irene

It was a long queue waiting for boarding, but finally we were in the plane. Our flight departs at 12:00pm by AirAsia to Johor.

Long queue waiting

Finally in our seats (free seating)

Arrive at Senai, Johor Airport at 1pm and hop into Senai Airport Express bus to Kota Raya and then get into Causeway Link bus to Singapore (Queen Street).

While waiting inside the bus, capture this shot

Reach Singapore at 3:30pm and our hotel is within walking distance from Queen Street. We checked-in Fragrance Selegie Hotel (located in Little India). Previously book this hotel online at the rate SGD120 per night.

At the lobby

Then we went to Sim Lim Square and hang around that area. Feeling hungry and went for lunch in Kopitiam. Food is ok and I like the mango sago.

Western Food (SGD 5.50 per plate)

Mango Sago (SGD2.20)

Around 5:45pm, we took MRT to Clarke Quay. Clarke Quay is Singapore's only riverside festival village combining dining, shopping and entertainment. On the 23,000 square-metre site are five blocks of building housing and shop houses, restored to their original 19th century style.

Departing station Arriving station

Our first group photo in Clarke Quay.

Walk around Clarke Quay and see that there are many restaurants with unique designs and creativity.

Guess what is this restaurant called?

This is actually a chair you sit in the restaurant

It’s called CLINIC.

Clinic restaurant

Toilet design

We hang around Clarke Quay until around 8:30pm and then have dinner in Chijmes.

Chijmes

Dinner, ordered Fish & Chips… oops (Western Food for twice in a day)

After dinner, went to Suntec City to visit Fountain of Wealth.

Fountain of Wealth

Next stop, we went to Esplanade and view the night view (took photographs as well).

Beautiful night view

Thanks Irene and Neo for these great photos

More photos at http://sherlynchew.multiply.com/photos/album/128

Tech-Ed SEA 2008, here I come~!

2008-07-01T03:53:00.000+08:00

Tech-Ed SEA 2008 is coming to town and its ONE month away! (Important dates: August 11-14, 2008)
This is one of the must go event for tech geeks. And I’m so happy that I get to attend it. I’m so so HAPPY. You only get to attend Tech-ED SEA once a year and I got the chance. Yippee…

But wait… There’s something special going on… The first 100 to blog about Tech-Ed SEA 2008 will be entitled to redeem a Tech-Ed SEA 2008 limited edition T-shirt.

That’s not all, there will also be a winner every month for five consecutive months. My friend just won the 1^st round prize and it’s a Microsoft Lifecam NX-3000. It’s so cool! I wish I could have one. (Drooling all over the floor)

So, what is Tech-Ed?

It is just another boring 4 days event… WRONG INFO! It is going to be a 4 days exciting event, packed with new technologies, expert sharing conference where you get to learn, connect, explore, evaluate, problem-solve and ultimately experience and realize the full potential not only of the technology, but of your own!

Be a part of the experience!

Learn technologies that can give you the competitive edge
Connect with thousands of people within the technology industry
Explore learning opportunities made possible by Microsoft and its industry partners

For those who haven’t registered, REGISTER NOW to get the promotion price of RM999 (standard price RM1299). Wanted to save more? There’s few ways here:

Register in a group of 5 or more to save additional RM100 each, so just pay RM899.
Can’t get 5 people? Introduce 3 friends or more and get a rebate of RM300 off your conference fees. That’s only RM699 for you.
Coming alone? Register at only RM949 using Guidance View Sdn Bhd’s registration code. Click here on how to register.
There’s more promotion? YES. Tech-Ed SEA 2008 is now HRDF claimable under SBL scheme. Refer to this link for more info.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???
Come on now, get your keyboard do the work and register for this event.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Rule #1: It's Golden

2008-06-30T06:53:00.000+08:00

Remember Rule #1...It's Golden
An excerpt from The Power of Attitude by Mac Anderson

I grew up in Trenton, a west Tennessee town of five thousand people. I have wonderful memories of those first eighteen years, and many people in Trenton influenced my life in very positive ways. My football coach, Walter Kilzer, taught me the importance of hard work, discipline, and believing in myself. My history teacher, Fred Culp, is still the funniest person I've ever met. He taught me that a sense of humor, and especially laughing at yourself, can be one of life's greatest blessings.

But my father was my hero. He taught me many things, but at the top of the list, he taught me to treat people with respect...to live the Golden Rule. I remember one particular instance of him teaching this "life lesson" as if it were yesterday. Dad owned a furniture store, and I used to dust the furniture every Wednesday after school to earn my allowance. One afternoon I observed my Dad talking to all the customers as they came in...the hardware store owner, the banker, a farmer, a doctor. At the end of the day, just as Dad was closing, the garbage collector came in.

I was ready to go home, and I thought that surely Dad wouldn't spend too much time with him. But I was wrong. Dad greeted him at the door with a big hug and talked with him about his wife and son who had been in a car accident the month before. He empathized, he asked questions, he listened, and he listened some more. I kept looking at the clock, and when the man finally left, I asked, "Dad, why did you spend so much time with him? He's just the garbage collector." Dad then looked at me, locked the front door to the store, and said, "Son, let's talk."

He said, "I'm your father and I tell you lots of stuff as all fathers should, but if you remember nothing else I ever tell you, remember this...treat every human being just the way that you would want to be treated." He said, "I know this is not the first time you've heard it, but I want to make sure it's the first time you truly understand it, because if you had understood, you would never have said what you said." We sat there and talked for another hour about the meaning and the power of the Golden Rule. Dad said, "If you live the Golden Rule everything else in life will usually work itself out, but if you don't, your life probably will be very unhappy and without meaning."

I recently heard someone say, "If you teach your child the Golden Rule, you will have left them an estate of incalculable value." Truer words were never spoken.

Apple iPhone 3G: Twice as fast. Half the price. MUST GRAB...

2008-06-10T13:49:00.000+08:00

Taken from http://windkoh.multiply.com/journal/item/48

"Just one year after launching the iPhone, we're launching the new iPhone 3G that is twice as fast at half the price," said Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. "iPhone 3G supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right out of the box, runs the incredible third party apps created with the iPhone SDK, and will be available in more than 70 countries around the world this year."

In the US the new iPhone 3G will be priced at just $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model when it goes on sale July 11. The new touch-screen handset will also be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries -- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US -- also on July 11.

iPhone 3G gives users ever faster access to the Internet and email over their cellular network with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data connectivity around the world. It supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE networks and automatically switches between them to ensure the fastest possible download speeds. The new iPhone 3G also makes it easier to multi-task with simultaneous voice and data communications, so with iPhone 3G you can browse the web, get map directions, or check your email while you are on a call.

Each iPhone 3G will include iPhone 2.0 software which includes the new App Store, providing users with native applications in a variety of categories including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi, which means it is accessible from just about anywhere, so you can purchase and download applications wirelessly and start using them instantly. Some applications are even free and the App Store notifies you when application updates are available. The App Store will be available in 62 countries at launch, Apple said.

For more information : http://www.apple.com/iphone/

Snauzher Jr finally born on May 24, 2008

2008-06-04T07:23:00.000+08:00

Snauzher finally become a mommy!!! This is the unique creation of Snauzher and Xiao Pai. Come in a package of 4 (3 boys and 1 girl)

Papa - Xiao Pai (White)
Mama - Snauzher (Pepper)

(old photo - My Sis with Snauzher and Xiao Pai)

(Photos taken on day 8)

(Mother Snauzher and her pups)

(2 male pups, still not yet open eyes)

(So small)

"Xiao Bai" is dead... sob sob...

2008-05-12T07:18:00.000+08:00

Xiao Bai with Chen (old photo)

Xiao Bai with Me (old photo)

He's dead... hit by a car. It happened yesterday morning when my bf brought him together for jogging at Kek Lok Si Dam there. It was hit by a car when he ran across the road and the car just drove away. Irresponsible driver. #@^$##%%$$$@#. At first, Chen thought that it was just a broken leg as it was walking with 3 legs. Who knows that suddenly it had a heavy breathing and feeling uncomfortable. So Chen brought him to veterinarian. On the way there, he was already not breathing. His heart beats stopped. He was suppose to be a father in a few weeks time. Now he left behind his unborn baby in Snauzher's womb.

When Chen bring him back to his office to buried at the ground behind, Snauzher notice/sense that Xiao Bai is dead and cried. It was sad to hear this. Nothing can be done to save him back. Just wish that he would have a better life in next life. And to Chen, I hope he won't be too sad and get better soon.

Health Mistakes - A must read article

2008-04-07T10:33:00.000+08:00

Regular Health Mistakes

All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong.
Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us.

Crossing our legs
Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs. If you don"t want varicose veins to mar the beauty of your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you realise you have one knee on top of the other. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees.

Not changing our toothbrush
How often do you change your toothbrush? Most of us wait until most of the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that we"d be embarrassed to pull out our brush in public. However, since not many of us need to pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we lose it. Replace your toothbrush often. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, and don"t massage your gums well. If you find brushing your teeth a pain like I do, but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right. Imagine going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to find out that you"re damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth. Also, use a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise.

Eating out often
There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart. However, no matter how light the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it. Avoid fried foods.Remember that in all probability your favorite Indian food restaurant throws a huge, HUGE chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal. Rita, who worked in the kitchen of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm butter slab in half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish. No wonder the customers left licking their fingers. And no wonder they felt so stuffed and heavy afterwards. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you"re getting served light and healthy food.

Skipping breakfast
Never, ever skip breakfast. Remember, when you wake up in the morning it"s been around 10-12 hours since your last meal. Your body needs food now, more than at any other time. Eat a heavy breakfast. You will then be busy through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner. Here are some more common health mistakes we make. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better.

High heels
High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back. This however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot. If you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at your flats. Is there something about them you dislike? Invest in a new pair of beautiful flats or shoes with a low heel. Buy something you love, that you will enjoy wearing. If possible, get a matching bag. You will then enjoy your flats as much as you do your heels.

Sleeping on a soft bed
You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress. Although a mattress on springs is soft and lovely to sink into, it's bad for your back. If you already have an old bed with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a thick wooden plank put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank. Similarly, if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one. Your neck and your back will thank you. The same rule applies to sofas. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea.

Pillows
No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support.

Not exercising
So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't. This is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that? Simply because we refuse to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out. A number of people only start working out once they've experienced a warning signal. Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change. Make the change now. You don't need to train for the marathon to be in top shape. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health. You could then increase this to forty minutes, four times a week - and you're all set. If you haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake.

Today's Message of the Day is:

Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

~ Happy Chinese New Year to all ~

2008-02-13T05:35:00.000+08:00

Wishing U Gong Xi Fa Chai