Picking Up & Sending Off.....

Picking up & expecting the return of a person from airport has always been a joyous moment.Especially after a long awaiting period to meet again..But in contrary, Sending off & letting go of a person to airport makes your heart sank a thousands yard deep into the sea because you know it takes a long long time till both meet again.

I've just gone through the second scenario today.....where I had to see a friend (Alden) closest to me left to do his MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development in Cambridge....Though not the 1st time, but the sadness still very much felt...

hmmm....Hope he will have a safe & smooth flight.

God's love!!!

Never under estimate the power of prayer… As the Bible says, “Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you” (Matthew 7: 7)… I’m truly believed in it….do you?

This verse has always inspired me in believing that I can overcome anything with God’s presence….I remember vividly, this verse was introduced to me some time back when I was still a non-believer of God by an “angel” whom sent by God that later brought me to Christ. Back then, I wasn’t sure what it really means, just knowing that after reading that verse I was touched.

Years when by, I started to develop the relationship with God and eventually got baptized. Prayer became my daily routine. (hmm…technically everything I pray for, He listen and answered….) Hehe…of course have to be sincere lo….by the end of the day, I just want to thank Him for answered all my prayers and those peoples around me….thank Him for walking side by side with me and others…thank Him for his selfless love for everyone.


* PS : hehe….I know many of you are from different religious or non-believer….I’m not trying to pull anyone into Christianity…I’m just saying that….regardless which religion you are in, you know there’s a Common God for everyone to look for… ^_^ Trust Him and love the peoples around you like how He loves you… God Bless!!

Warm Wishes!!!

Is nice to have Alden back for a week long holiday before he venture again to UK. I’m happy to say that as a friend, I’m proud to see the achievement he has made over this year of 2006. Two prestigious scholarships in a year! Gosh! (hahaha….bet many will hate u for this…Nah! Joking…u earned it with all the hard work u have gone through before this..) Alden! Congratulation! Hope u continue to excel when u in Cambridge.

Hmm… I wonder what’s so good bout UK this year…or more precisely, overseas….Sob! Sob! In my “List of friends”, there are already four included Alden that left or leaving for good….does that mean not good staying behind? Well, not exactly…there are still lots to do here … ;p

Well, this post is specially dedicated to my friends that are in overseas & about to leave…Those still here with me, that doesn’t mean that your friendship doesn’t count lo! Hehe…

1) Huey Ling – Gal, I really miss u here…do your best in your study,k.. Do keep in touch always. U know I will visit u soon…hehe.

2) Yu Xin – Cha Bo! Be a good wife in Beijing,k….

3) Kek Yee – hmm….glad that u finally gotten your PR status in Canada & be with your beautiful wife…(haha….I might stop over to your place when I pay a visit Huey Ling….u just get ready your guest room ya!)

4) Alden – hehe.....wrote on the 1st paragraph….just make everyone of us proud,k. Be my tour guide again if I ever visit u? ;p

Waoh! Come to think of it…. I really have to save money for trips…or better still…look for a better pay job that can send me for business trip to the places where my friends are…. *wink*

Train can be attractive & beautiful.....

I've came across these few trains when I was in Japan...The railway company really took effort to paint these trains according to the theme of those famous attractions where the trains are scheduled to....it really impressed me alot....really makes one feel the excitement & enjoy the ride.

This train was going to Osaka Universal Studio (OUS)....on our way there, we stop by the station counter & ask which train to take for OUS....the operator smile & said to Alden, "dont worry, u wont missed the train, u will know when the right train comes.." We were puzzled at that time until the train arrived...."Ahhhhhhaaaa....no wonder" haha...

Another view of the train to OUS....




This one pula....caught it in Kyoto....nice ya? i like it...it shows the attractions of Kyoto.



hmmm....do i need to tell where's this place? look at the windows of the train....hehehehehe......"M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!!!!"

Finally.....Classic man! ah...this was not in my trip...Alden took this while on his way to Hokkaido early this week.... but since I've already posted this up....i think i should promote my favourite "doraemon" train to u all.....hahaha...

More Photos from Japan

(Checking on the right HRC T-shirt to get....)

(My Japan trip host - none other than.....Mr. Alden Yap!! Posting infront one of the Universal Studio gift shop....)

(Me...at Hiroshima Memorial Park....behind is the building where the atomic bomb was landed...it looks so peaceful now)

(Kiyomizudera temple.....very nice scenery up the hill...)

(Dinner at Alden's place.....Chef of the day - Alden, Dishes??? Oyster sauce brinjal with mince pork, Fried Chicken & Fish....last but not least....Garlic fried vegetable...served with Niigata best rice....koshihikari.....)

Different views of Cinderella Castle...

(morning view of the castle.....around 930am)

(closer view....)

(1040am....Minnie singing "i'm a summer girl"...is a summer cool-down program with Goofy, Minnie, music, fun & lotsa water splashing everywhere!!)

(I like this view...but i love the nite view the most...snap this pic around 450pm...evening view...nice isn't it?)

(Best view....7pm....this pic is a production of Alden's all time reliable olympus C760 camera)

Magical World of Disney....

Disneyland has always been a dream place to visit by many of us. I’ve never thought that I get to visit one in Japan.
Tokyo Disneyland is located in Chiba side by side with Tokyo Disneysea. The journey to the magical world started from the minute I step out from Malhama station. One will not imagine the Q for buying the tickets can take so long during weekdays…sigh! I can’t imagine if it is weekend.
Upon entering the main entrance, we started our journey from World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown before we concludes the day with Tomorrowland. Among them all, I like most are Fantasyland & Toontown.... (hmm...kinda lost in my writting...doesnt really tell how exciting it was...well, ahhemm....hehe...i'm not good in writting la....the more i write, more mistakes i'll make...hehe) just check these photos,k...

(Malhama Station....)

(With 11000Yen, we got these stuff...two entrance tickets, two guide books & ...the receipt! Sigh! this is expensive!!! ..BUT! BUT! worth paying man!!!)

(Disney set lunch with cute mickey's wrapper & paper cup! Dont mention about the food, the presentation itself already tempt me from buying it...hahaha..)

(One of the piggy out of three in the family....hey! not my family,k!!! ;p )

(trying to act cute! haha...it was a hot hot day in summer!!!!luckily i dont fancy makeups..otherwise, sure melt!!! )

Thinking of my blog is extremely outdated, yet very lazy to put my fingers into work on typing. Anyway, photos are the best way to show & tell what a person did. So guys, let me show u some of the photos i took during the two weeks break in the land of the rising sun to visit my friend Tan Sri Alden Yap...hehe ;p

My first breakfast in Narita City, Japan...Sigh! so expensive! (hehe...that was 1st impression i had...later to know, is normal la what i've paid...)



This pula...We passed by this UFO catcher infront of a shop in Kyoto, i saw this "Pooh" was half hanging at the edge of the hole awaiting for someone to claim it...being a soft toys lover, i digged out 200yen to get Alden to catch for me...(i never have luck for all these game stuff, so get the expert to do it instead)...haha.....After three attempt, It was Tan Sri's effort of winning this Pooh Bear...(limited edition oh!) I got so excited & decided to take a picture there and then...the guy standing behind me in the picture is the staff working there...haha..like prize giving ya?! ;p

There's only one way to discribe the day i spent in Disneyland...."Magical"....i was like a little girl the minute i passed through the main entrance of Disneyland. Many familiar cartoons characters were there waiting for everyone to take pictures & signing autograph....hmm...better not write too much for now...coz this is just a preview. i'll put a seperate blog on Disneyland itself later.

Till then......

wonder what i was doing after MIA for so long? hehe....stay tune....i'm going to update my blog very soon! ;p

To all the runners....specially dedicated to u all.....hehe...

(Little Khoo & Raymond no 1)

(two body guards & Raymond no. 2)

(uncle "ketup or tomato"?? oppsss, forgot..... Han & Houn)

(candid shot but caught aware by them..hehe)

hmmm....has been quite awhile i've not posted anything in my blog....reason? too bz with my work for the past two weeks...."PLUS" the killing hot weather that caused unbearable sorethroat & slight fever makes me feel even "LOOOWWWWWW" today...what's more i gotten myself a cut on my knee accidentally.....& the durian trip cancelled news came as well.

it was nearly 7pm, still struggling to finish my work...suddenly told myself..."what the heck! go home...i wont be able to finish the work today anyway" that so it was...i came home...sat infront of my TV & prepared a healthy yet simple dinner for myself... ;p

well....not all bad things came to me actually....atleast there's one that really makes me excited & laugh.....haha. My friend - Tan Sri Alden Yap sent me a photo of a gigantic "DORAEMON" which he has taken some days back in Japan.... (haha..those who knows me knew that whenever i sees Doraemon regardless in any form...i'll start jumping up & down with excitement...Sigh! still sounded like a small kid....) hmm...the point is...that this photo he sent now turned into the wallpaper of my PC desktop....hey, Tan Sri....a big thank you.

taken some photos during the "Seremban Half Marathon" last week....will post it out soon when i've the mood to write more....

is bed time...... ^_^ ZZZzzzzzzzZZZZzzzz

Gosh! There are few hundreds of photos taken during the trip...I can only pick some nice ones to post it here....sorry guys & girls...if I left out any of your beautiful faces...I'll try to accomodate as much possible..hehe..

Here u are....more photos to share...

(1st morning in Macau...infront of our hotel)

(Group photo...at the Macau Ferry Terminal)

(The Girls....hehe)

(The Guys...eh? where's Boon???)

(Final day...in Macau....)

Hmm...when comes to trip...I'll never leave behind the idea of tasting those foods that are available at those places I go, regardless from little hawker stalls or fancy restaurants..western or oriental..Thus my story & photos about Hong Kong & Macau will not be complete if I dont post up the photos on the food that i've tried...haha..nyam nyam....

(Our 1st meal in Macau...Beef & Wan Ton Mee)

(Dim Sum....cheap, fresh & taste fantastic!)

(Famous Hui Lau San desserts...& me)

(Gary with his favourite "siu ngo bei"....HKD 55 each oh!!!)

(Pooi Fern &....Macau steam milk & famous "zhu zai bau")

I accidentally left my new favourite book in the Hotel during my trip to Hong Kong.....Sigh! was upset when I 1st found out it was lost.....I only finished 1st half of the book.
Anyway, it was a nice & simple book to read.....name as "Kira-kira" by Cynthia Kadohata. To those of my friends that like reading, I'm recommending this book to you all....hehe

(cover of the book)

Here's a preview or synopsis of the book.......
Katie Takeshima is about to enter kindergarten in the 1950s, when her parents close their Oriental foods grocery store in Iowa and move to Chesterfield, Georgia to work in a chicken hatchery. Uncle Kutsuhisa helps them move into a small apartment complex where other Japanese families live, and they begin a long struggle toward saving money to purchase a house of their own. The working conditions are almost intolerable at the hatchery, and the Takeshima children experience prejudices at school, but the small community of Japanese families band together and support one another in their daily lives. Because Mr. and Mrs. Takeshima work double shifts, Katie and her younger brother, Sammy, are left in the care of their older sister Lynn. Katie believes that Lynn is a "genius" and listens as her sister encourages her to look beyond tomorrow. But there is no tomorrow for Lynn. When she is fourteen, and Katie ten, Lynn becomes ill with lymphoma and ultimately dies. At this point, the Takeshima family almost falls apart, but Katie remembers Lynn's special way of looking at life, and finds a way to show her parents that there is always hope and something glittering - kira-kira in their future.

By the way....in the book says "kira-kira" means glittering in japanese.Happy Reading guys & girls.... ^_^

more photos on Macau....

(The museum of The Holy House of Mercy)

(Kwan Yin at the water front in Macau Main Island)

(Yaohan one day sales)

(Upper Floor of Lou Kau Mansion)

(One corner of Fisherman Whaft)

My trip to Macau & Hong Kong was superb! Especially going with 11 of my friends (though there are other 6 of them cant make it last minutes). This was my 1st trip to that part of the world. I was excited throughout the trip..hehe

Personally, I like Macau more than Hong Kong...maybe because i get to see many heritage buildings like churches, old mansion & etc. On the way up to "The Ruin of St Paul" was an exciting experience for me....passing by those small lanes which occupied by those local food shops & houses, and waoh! suddently at the end of the road there stand the beautiful & remaining of St Paul chuch. I was really overwhelmed by it. Lucky to have these bunch of caring friends...they gave me ample time to see every corner of the place & short prayer in the underground room where the successors of the church were laid.

(hey, that's not me in the pic..ok! dont get mix up)

Whereas in Hong Kong, the place that i remember most is the night scene at "Arena of Stars" overseeing the Victoria Harbour. They rhythmic lightings (like musical fountain...just that is using lighting effects) was really good, from far can see the highrise buildings lighted up one by one. Besides that, i get to see those famous celebrities palm prints along the walk way...haha...i managed to find "Lei Siu Loong" name oh!

(evening view of the harbour)

Well, it was really a memorable trip...if given a chance again in future...i dont mind going again...of course..hope my friends will follow too...haha ;p *wink wink*

hmm...today i learned balloon art from a friend of mine...interesting art that takes alot of imagination & creativity.

hehe....it was funny to see a bunch of grown up standing together at the training room watching & learning the way to twist & turn & form the cute figures...i dont know about what others have in their mind when learning it...but for myself...i was very excited because i like both art & cute stuff.

well....these are some pictures i took...try to guess what are they ...




Isn't it beautiful?? ^_^ hehe....