HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!!!

Hey all! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you all had a great New Year’s Eve! How’s the hangover?

Blah! I didn’t welcome this year with alcohol, which I kinda miss. Dunno wad I’m missing too haha… Maybe I’m too used to celebrating and having fun with loud music, good friends and booze >_<. And of course, being in my dear Henry’s arms~~ ♥ And all those hugs and handshakes and shouting “Happy NEW YEARRR~!!!”

*sigh*

Well, ‘how did you celebrate?’ my friend asked…

Well, there’s definitely no alcohol~ But there was TONSSSSSSSSSSS of food!!!

We went to have a really late New Year's Eve dinner at what’s called the Seafood Market, brought there by our bosses to reward us for our hard work :P :

And they are right, they have all sortsa live seafood there..

That is some HUGE prawn:















Lobster:
















See how big it is compared to my friend's hand?!















I feel so sorry for this crab. I tell you it's like crying to me, asking me to release it.. But its bound to its fingers.. It couldn't even move one bit, except for its tiny tentacle like things inside it >_<. I really wanna help it but I don't know how.. and it'll die before it can crawl to sea water. T.T




















It's Ailing! Hen's big sis.. omg.. she is so cruel.. still tapping on each and everyone of those crabs.

T.T poor crabs!




















Gift from Thailand, thinking of what else to put into the trolly. And Emma from Taiwan, she is really cute and funny. Blue suit are the waitresses















So after picking our food, we headed for the tables to wait for the cook to cook them.. You can tell them how to cook the food to suit your tastes.. See the ammount of people eating there! phew!















Ah~ So that is "don't squeeze me" in Thai.


















































Our dishes:















Sweet potato~~




















14 people, 4 long tables, TONS of FOOD!!!















HUGE crab




















Fish















Prawn















Shell stuff?















Fish cake and more potato















All of us, lets see if I can remember names

Ailing, Daph, Agnes, Kipple (Hong Kong woman, damn elegant), Toffee, Gift, Victor (all from Thailand), Emma (Taiwan), Doris (Hong Kong), Gan (Thai), Anna (Hong Kong, wife of boss), Lincoln (Brazil also our boss), Terrence and Dave from Singapore.
Awesome! I remember names so well :P

The Dinner was DEEE DOUBLE LICIOUS!!!! Was so full and satisfied and SLEEPY!! >_<. After dinner it was a little pass 11pm. Henry called! =DDDD~~~ ♥ ♥ ♥ (so sweet *blush*) It was already 12am in Kuching. So happy to hear his voice.. so touched.. and glad he had a good party and drinking that night =)~

THen, after eating desserts we headed for Central World to join the THais for the countdown..

Unfortunately it was pretty jammed.. Just a few minutes before reaching the location it was 12am already.. We ended up shouting HAPPY NEW YEARRR in the van haha.. all 14 of us.. it was quite fun, because everyone was so warm and chatty, I didn't feel so cold and lonely inside anymore (because I miss my loved ones =\).

Emma even told us a story about Johnnie lol~ cos Ailing kept saying, “Johnnie died! Johnnie died!”. Then me and Agnes went like, who’s Johnnie?

So Emma told us, “In the kitchen of the country club, there is a rat that runs through the kitchen at 7pm everyday… So the people working in the kitchen got so used to it so they named it ‘Johnnie’. Emma asked them how would they know if it’s a guy or a girl. They just said they don’t and they just thought of the name and just gave it that. Lol. And whenever it came by, they would say, ’Johnnie’s here!’… A few days ago, they found Johnnie sleeping in somewhere in the kitchen, so they captured him and killed him >_<.

Poor Johnnie..

Anyway, when we arrived, we had to walk a fair distance to Cetral World..

As you can see it was really really crowded! Something like Kuala Lumpur's New Year countdown, but defenitely less 'luan'. Cos we had a bad experience crowding and being sprayed by chemical foams and almost molested by high idiots in KL >_<.

There were many people of all ages crowd in front of the shopping malls and celebrate and take pics with pretty lights, fireworks and all… There were also people selling cheap stuff by the roads.. I was really tempted to buy those cute devil horns, they had lights in them from red, blue, orange, yellow, green, pink to purple. I really wanted to stop to get a pink one but it was so crowded that I was afraid to take my purse out =(

It was really quite a view.. There were also fireworks and stuff =)) But they didn't last as long as KL's.

Then we realised it was pretty late and the adults have to work the next day so we all headed to take a cab..

This is one pretty tree outside my old hotel where we took our cab haha




















"I AM FROM AVATARRR"

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Got back to the hotel and took a walk in the lobby..

And these two girls came up to us to ask us to get a picture haha




















The blue one was the Blue Bird and the white one was Snow white lol.

The Blue Bird came up to us and touched us all lol. She said this gives us happiness. She said she tried it on Christmas Eve on some other people and it really worked, she even checked she said LOL~~~cute people

Ice 2010 sculpture! pretty!!
















Welcome 2010!




















Oh yeah, we're now staying in Sheraton. We just moved in on New Year's Eve:




















The access card is so colourful and pretty.




















waiting for our rooms















Our magnificent view =D Looks like Upper East Side lol..
There were like 5 or 6 swimming pools that can be seen from our floor. Lotsa Swimming pools are on roofs of buildings.. kewl~ It felt breath taking! Sorry, dunno how to describe the magnificentness of it all cos I can't really write that well >_<.

This was our first room service meal here: NACHOs!!















They were AMAZING! with 4 seasons to go with:















Guacamole, sour, beans and chillie! I LOVEEE GUACAMOLE! ermmmmpphH!!

After our loooonggg day, we were greeted by our very very cozy beds..















Set so well, I didnt really feel like lying on it at 1st haha..




















Good night~ May you have pleasant dreams on 010110

Stepping out of 2009

I look out the window the huge glass window of the 16th floor of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit and I see the most amazing city view I had ever seen in the past 20 years and 5 months of my life.
I am not a very good writer so I have no idea how to describe the beauty of it. And obviously, my little digital camera is not able to capture the scene as it is. I can only hope my "photographic" memory is powerful enough to keep the beauty and the feeling of the whole thing for as long as importantly possible (whatever that means) >_<.

Aw! Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind is ringing in my head now >_<.

"Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do......

These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you....."


Kk anyway, even with the magnificentNess of it all, I can't help but feel cold and empty inside... Yes, the room is COLD, and I am VERY VERY HUNGRY,
But that's not it...

It's, well, most of you would already know I believe, it's because...

my loved ones are all... not here with me

T.T My dearest Hennie Pumpkin Pieeeeeeeeeeeee,
My brothers, my daddy and my dear friends and everyone else whom I feel warm and comfortable with.. T.T.........................................................

Oh well, I hope they have a great time even without me, and I will see them next year T.T

It's different this year.. There will always be time with change wouldn't there? Last year I was at Bing with Kim and Aure and Aaron. Haha.. Was there for countdown because I was so sick of having 2 alcohol drinking nights in a week as we had a crazy Christmas Eve party last year.

The year before last.. I think I had New Years eve in KL with Sharon and Stephy!.. another big city.. which was very very scary... lol. but really really exciting.

This year.. I'm not with friends I knew since high school days, nor am I with people my age at all! But I am with 2 sisters of my boyfriend's and around 12 adults from 5 different countries (HongKong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil). It's interesting, but I am not sure how comfy I actually will be around them. But it's ok, life is all about experiences.. and so far, I have nothing to complain about.

About 2009,

It has been a very fast year for me. I remember everything so clearly, from the start to the end. I guess it was such a good year that everyday just passed by so quickly.

I even remember the end of 2008. 2008 was the worst year ever for me, but the good thing is I don't really remember it at all, maybe because I tend to not want to think or even mention about past bad experiences that they all go away just so quickly... And at the very ending of 2008, I was so prepared for 2009, I knew it was going to be an incredible year, and so I embraced it with all the courage and optimism I have... And it payed off.

Out of all my past year resolutions, I achieved:

6.) Quit somebadstuff

7.) Polish drawing and other art skills

8.) Learn a new skill

9.) Think positively

10.) Go somewhere for a break at year end (even if it's just damai)

5 out of 10!!! AMAZINGNESS~~~ lols. Who would have ever thought I could do it.

for #06, it happened because I have found something/one so important in my life that it got me thinking, about how important my life is back to that person. Therefore, instead of drowning in self pity, trying so hard to feel a sense of belonging doing emo stuff, I looked on the bright side, stop doing the easy things that could only make things worse, and start working hard on the good things to make everything better. And I am so proud that it worked ;)

#07, it isn't that much of an improvement, but I'm glad that nearing the end of the year, I actually took the initiative to start doing proper art work on proper clean sheets of paper and challenging myself to try new techniques and all. =))

#08 I learned to be a better gf for my boyfriend >_<. Lol. It takes time ok! and lotsa reasoning and understanding. And I'm glad it all went well till now, he's the longest lasting boyfriend of mine and it's almost a year and I am so glad we are still so happy with each other and I don't feel one bit different from the very first day I fell in love with him *blush*.

#09 I did do this alot... That is why I have been so happy. I learned to look on the bright side of things and sometimes loosing isn't bad unless you think it is. Therefore =) I am so the very positive.. I think

#10 I WENT TO Pasir Pandak for Paintball, Damai to let the waves wash my burdens away and fly to Bangkok to experience a new environment and to gain a lot more knowledge than I ever knew I could gain.

*feel so proud*

SO, this 2010, I shall complete the earlier 5 resolutions and I will be my ideal self. HAha.


Besides the success of achieving some of my resolutions, there has also been other great stuff that went on which is, having a boyfriend, the boyfriend that has alot in common with me and therefore, we get along so well, get through hard times smoothly together, stay strong for each other, be there for each other and so many other things that shall keep living in my memory.

There were also great friends in 2009 that I adore so much. Steph, Judy, Angeline, U-L are like my awesome uni sisters. They are much fun and great companions that I was blessed with throughout the year.

I have also learned and experienced so much in 2009. Travelled to 2 countries, visited 2 amazing cities (Melbourne and Bangkok). Ate all sorts of food, meet all sorts of people, feel the different environments of these places, admired the art and culture and again, so much more...

I realised that most people are actually nice. But everyone has the potential of being wicked. But as long as we are true to ourselves and others, we can stay away from all bad around us.
I realised that somethings are better left unsaid to prevent unnecessary hurt. But other things should be said so people can understand you better and know more about how you think and feel.
And if conflicts should lead to arguments, I realised that patience, truthfulness and adjustments can be done to resolve them.
The moment I do not want to talk about the problem, is the moment I give up on a person.
I realised that it's hard to forgive, and even harder to forget.
But life goes on and everyone has to move on.
So, keeping the bad and unnecessary memories of the past is just dumb.

Wow, i feel as if this post is so effing long I should stop now, also because I am quite sleepy haha..

Well, I hope my 2010 will be as great as 2009 or even better!

I can't wait to start writing the big 2-0-1-0 on a piece of paper, in classes and in exams..

Damn.. Can't even wait to go back to school which starts in March T.T

I have a good feeling about 2010 as I did 2009.

I feel as I have sorted out most of the little things in my life, and now, I shall start living it.

GOod Night =)

Bangkok # 02

Hey all!! Greetings from Bangkok once again! =))

Again, some free time muahaha~ Been spending my entire day yesterday calling up volunteers for The Royal Trophy. Looking at University student volunteer profiles and talking to them is very ineresting. I found out that most of them don't speak or write very good English. But there still are some whom are really good and really polite.

SPeaking of polite, I learnt that Thai people say "Ka" or "Khap" a lot. I later found out that this is a polite way to end a sentence. "Khap" is for males, "Ka" is for females. If you're interested, you can always learn more about Thai language online. It's always better to know a thing or two in a foreign place right? And this link: http://www.thaizer.com/language/9-useful-thai-phrases/ is where I got my little piece of info from and I find it quite useful =)

SO Firstly, I did say I wanna blog about shopping but shopping is too awesome to just show you guys a small part of what I've been through. Maybe after the whole trip when I've really done some serious shopping will I only blog about shopping XD

So lets talk about Thai youngsters...

They are GODs in posing!

They are so lively when the camera is infront of them, I think every shot of them would look so pro!

You can see youngsters taking pics or asking people to help them take pics everywhere here. In malls, on the streets, and wherever there are pretty things to capture. They even prepare platforms for these youngsters to take pictures, awesome! Talk about Taiwan people being vain, I think Thais are the same hhaha,..

Oh, about Taiwan people being vain, the other day when the Taiwanese people came to do wedding photo roadshows at Spring, this Taiwan lady was telling us that they are real good at photography. WHy? because Taiwan people are so vain. When they are teens, they MUST take nice pretty pictures of themselves. So they go to the studio. When they get married, it's a crazy big thing, they go to the studio. When they are pregnant, go to studio. When the baby is born, go to studio. When the baby grows uo, go to studio, and they will find every opportunity to go to the studio to take their pro pics. lol~ It was entertaining the way that lady said it.

These are 2 Thai girls promoting perfume




















ALL the perfume promoters in Siam paragon are beautiful! Look so Chinese/Taiwanese/Japanesey!

*zhi bei lol*

THen there are alot of these scenes:







































Very pretty girls dressed up in costumes or really nicely just to camwhore at pretty places.

Here, people are really fashionable.. I guess that's how people dress in big cities ey?

I'm starting to love all those casual dresses, jumpsuits and leggings. Leggings are so IN here. and skinny jeans. Oh and I got an acid wash jeans! They are also so in, FCUK, Fashion TV and other high end brands sell acid wash jeans which I have been trying like mad to find in Kuching. see see.. told u I was dumb to shop in Kuching T.T And and, lotsa people wear gladiators and oxford pumps and those like what the SantaRina girl is wearing. Awesomeness! *hearts*

See see!!! Even little girl can dress up and pose for pictures!




















This little girl was the most sporting thing I've ever seen!!!!!! She has all sorts of poses to show. Agnes almost wanted to kidnap her! Her parents are young and hot lol

Talk about hot, last night we were at Four Seasons, I think a China group of tourists came to check-in, and there were 3 HOT Chinese guys. one of them looked like Edison I tell yoU! and they kept looking over at us3 girls, Ag, Ailing and me HAHA. Okok..

Budden some people can just be completely WEIRD when it comes to style, or maybe they are just attention seekers? Like this old lady:




















She had allsortsa colours on her from yellow, blue, red, green, till purple! *faints* Oh, and think she wore something like sunglasses lawl!

And she stood behind us insisting to be in our pic. Show next time. Haha.

gtg, thx Byes~

Bangkok: To be continued

EllooO~ Sneaking in some blogging before I get ordered around again :P

Been so busy these days, well, not totally because of work, but 50% yes. And it goes late into the night. And I always try to wake up earlier to be in time for the hotel breakfast because I NEED breakfast, also because we are always doing things throughout the day till we don't have enough time to eat lunch at all untill 5pm something. T.T But the meals are so big and "classy". Eventhough we don't eat lunch, I still think me and Agnes are gonna gain weight lol.

So, Imma do a preview/checklist here so I can remember what to blog about when I'm free =D

First of all, it's always SHOPPING AHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHA*crazy laugh*
I feel so dumb to shop in Kuching now. I mean there's completely nothing worthy of buying in Kuching I tell you~~~ Kuching shopping = expensive & limited (sometimes also low quality)
But in BIG CITIES, ohohoho~ it is so different.
I must admit I never took any serious interest in Bangkok, never wanted to travel here cos from pictures, the place looks hot, messy and er, poor. BUt, like every other big city, it has an upper east side and a biiiigggg city center. omg *hearts*
Last night went to something like KL's Bukit Bintang, but in Bangkok version. Wow there were sooo many BIG malls selling super to less super branded stuff, and lotsa lights and happening stuff going on. And lots and lotsa people.
There are also Garden Beers, I love the concept of Garden Beers here! Shall explain nxt time, but youngsters like us XD would LOVE it.

Then the people, generally, they are not as polite and courteous as Australians (in my opinion). But in upper class service places they can be pretty nice. And and they look so Chinese/Japanesey. They dress up like SOOOOOOO well! I mean, well, most of them that you see in the city center. I TELL U, young to a lil older people LOVE to camwhore. We saw soooo many pretty girls and kids camwhoring at different places in malls, on the streets, and anywhere with interesting stuff! AANDDD, they camwhore with those Taiwan/Japanese/Korean kinda poses. They are so beautiful and lively! So envy.. I must pick up a pose or two for our regular camwhoring lol.

Erm, environment. The streets are always packed especially at the city center. Like in KL, if you're taking a car, you gotta leave like way earlier to get to the other place on time. I haven't tried the sky train yet tho. May try after the event we are managing now finishes hehe.
Oh there are SOOO MANY Audi, BMWs, Camrys, Altis, Hondas...... on the road. It's like so common. And 90% of the taxis on the roads are ALTIS! =( whyyy~ but I think it's lower end la cos inside not as luxurious haha. Oh, taxi drivers here are picky about destinations, if it's too near, they may not wanna drive you cos they won't earn much. Therefore, if you are desperate to get somewhere not so near and not so far, offer to pay a bit more. The taxi fares are damn cheap. So far our taxi fares don't go above 100baht (RM10). Amazing.

Art. Thailand is beautiful and I think the people are creative in their own way. They produce very beautiful artsy stuff (carvings and drawings). Their vandalism is also beautiful. Will post pics when I get a chance cos I need to resize them and all cos they wont fit and would take too long. More pics to come >_<.

Food, haven't tried ANY local food at all. Cos we're always eating in those big restaurants and stuff. I had some good lagsana yesterday MMM! and some interesting mushroom on some really fresh garlic bread thing. >_<.

Ok, I shall stop here and update soon hopefully.

Tata~ Peace~