Present for cousin Alex and his wife Jess!
Sorry for not able to make it to your wedding.
23 September 2017
天赐良缘
Throwback
Present for cousin Alex and his wife Jess!
Sorry for not able to make it to your wedding.
Present for cousin Alex and his wife Jess!
Sorry for not able to make it to your wedding.
10 July 2012
31 December 2011
Travelogue 2011
OK, I have no plan at this new year eve night. So, I've decided to 'document' my travel itinerary for the year.
15 Jan - 25 Jan ~ Laos
Sabaidee! In the middle of the 1st month of the year, I started a backpack journey to Laos, the only country in Southeast Asia without any coastlines, just by myself. Don't be surprised, it's not my 1st time on the road alone. Try yourself once before making any comments to it.
Luang Prabang was my 1st stop. You can read about the 12 hours bus journey from Vientiane here. I fell in love with this UNESCO World Heritage city. I stayed 4 nights there and should have stayed longer. A beautiful city with mountains in sight and sandwiched by rivers.
Besides, joining a day trip to both Pak Ou Cave & Khuang Xi Waterfall, visiting the Ex-Palace cum Musuem, famous Wat Xieng Thong and different Wats (Temples), what I did there was mostly walking aimlessly around the town. When tired, just sat down and grabbed something to eat to drink. I felt great about it - observing the locals' activities and sharing stories with other travelers.
Khuang Xi Waterfall
Next stop at Vang Vieng, where it's famous for the tubing along the river. I have nothing much to talk about as it's just a town full of drunk foreigners from 5pm onwards. Quite a 'polluted' scene in this nice and supposed quiet mountain town. If you are not into trying the tubing, like it, you can most likely skip this town.
I spent the last few days of my trip to Laos in the capital, Vientiane. It's probably the least busy capital among the others in this region. As all the main sights in the city are within walking distance, one can visit them within half a day; like Patuxai - Arc de Triomphe alike, and the golden Phat Tha Luang.
Phat Tha Luang
Out of the capital, somewhere close to the Thai border, there's Buddha Park, where one can find different Buddha sculptures there. It can easily be reached by taking local bus from the Talat Sao bus station. Oh yeah, you can buy very cheap baguette at the Talat Sao market.
I did many things for the 1st time during this trip - taking the 12 hours bus, accommodation hunting (no pre-booked), no camera just an iPhone 3GS, wearing only slipper cause shoe worn out, walking to the airport, not bringing jumper (din check weather forecast beforehand) and bringing along kain pelikat (extremely useful, multitasking).
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4 Mar - 7 Mar ~ Bangkok, Thailand
At very last minute, I decided to go to Bangkok to have a small gathering with fellow Warwickian buddies - Vidya, Felicia, Mun Hou & Hong Choy. As Vidya was working there, she was our host and let us camped at her small apartment unit. Tasting great food, some shopping, a visit to Wat Arun, meeting up with our Thai uni-mate Chaiwat and of course, catching with each other life. That's all we did for the few days in Bangkok.
Warwickian buddies in Bangkok
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3 Aug - 9 Aug ~ Sri Lanka
This was a very satisfying trip for me! Great companions - xueji mates - Khuan & Syuen, plus my sis. It was a trip without much planning. We just got advices from the locals along the way and itinerary was made spontaneously.
We spent the first 3 nights in Kandy. It's located in the Central Sri Lanka and we were there during its famous Esala Perahera festival, right timing to watch the parade. Kandy also houses the The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the main sight in the city.
I would recommend visitors to stay at Majestic Tourist Hotel, which is run by Mr Jospeh and his family. They can make the arrangement for airport transfer and day trips.
During the stay in Kandy, we made a day trip to Nuwara Eliya. It's an amazing hill town like Fraser Hill and Cameron Highland back in Malaysia. All of us liked it so much and wished we could spend a night there. Don't forget to visit the tea plantations and of course, to stock up some tea supplies for own consumption or as souvenir.
Blue Field Plantation, Nuwara Eliya
Then, we headed to Dambulla. We visited Golden Temple of Dambulla (cave temples) and nearby Sigiriya (Lion Rock) site. Both of these sights are listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. The only downside was that the entrance fee to Sigiriya was quite expensive, USD30 per person.
After that, we were planning to Colombo. But, the locals suggested to us to travel to Kurunegala instead. So, we followed their advice and Kurunegala was the next destination. It's more like a relaxing pit stop for us - taking afternoon nap, walking around the quiet town, had Lion - the local brewed beer, sarees shopping... etc
LION - street tasting, Kurunegala
We never went to Colombo at the end. Negambo was the final stop before bidding farewell to Sri Lanka. This coastal town's where the airport located and we need to catch early flight the next day, so it's better to be there. Oh, we were attacked by mosquitos on the last night; bad ending.
It was quite an surprise to come across a few Sri Lanka born Malays during the trip. I didn't know there's a handful population of them in Sri Lanka. Besides, we met some locals who had worked in Malaysia and Singapore before. They gave us very helpful travel tips.
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29 Oct - 1 Nov ~ Chiang Mai, Thailand
Another Warwickian buddies gathering for the year. This time, more people made it to the trip, but too bad, Vidya couldn't join at last as the Bangkok flood had affected the plan.
Besides Chiang Mai, we did a day trip to Chiang Rai and the famous Golden Triangle. It's a tiring trip for me, probably due to the age factor and the lack of sleep.
otw to Chiang Rai
26 October 2011
31 January 2011
12 hours bus journey to Luang Prabang
Once I arrived at the Vientiane airport, I took a cab (cost USD7) to the Northern Bus Terminal. My plan was to start the trip from the North - the UNESCO world heritage town of Luang Prabang. Then, to Vang Vieng and end my trip to Laos in the capital - Vientiane (Viang Chan).
The bus terminal seemed quite new, probably just renovated not long ago. But, there was this funny urine-alike smell in the terminal area; really not sure whether it was the sanitation system malfunctioning or other thing. Also, I discovered something interesting in the washroom. The cubicles in the gents and ladies were 'connected' - only separated by glass blocks; blurry effect, of course. Weird huh?
The express bus ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang cost 95,000 Lao Kip (around RM36-38). Besides getting sales from passenger service, the bus itself too function as a 'cargo' bus. That's why it took almost 2 hours to load all goods to the top of the bus. I'm telling you, there're 2 motorcycles up there!
There were only 3 foreigners: me, a French lady and a German lad. I think the bus was 'donated' (read 'dumped') by the Korean to this country, as I found quite a few labels in Korean inside the bus. Could it be a sign of reusability and durability of Korean products? Or a positive sign of bilateral relation?
One thing I did find out: the odometer wasn't working - meaning the driver (or at least me, since I was just sitting behind the driver seat) wouldn't know the speed of the bus. Anyway, he was a steady driver. Moreover, speeding was quite impossible. The roads was like those in Malaysia, before elections - badly maintained. On top of that, not to mention the windy mountain roads. So, the main reason why the bus journey took roughly 12 hours was due to the road condition.
I would add in one more - it had too many 'pee-stops' during the bus journey. Yes, the bus was stopped in the middle of no way for people to relieve themselves at the bushes. Not only men, women did that too. The latter part was really a culture shock to me. Don't ask me how they did that, I didn't check them out. Well, come to think about it: it's human nature after all, right? Luckily, there were a few proper toilet stops, no need to fertilise the Lao soil.
Another few discoveries that I found to be fascinating: the driver, his girlfriend and the bus assistants were having dinner picnic in the bus, right in front of me; a few passengers were picked up by the roadside along the way and their seats were just plastic stools on the aisle; one of the assistants slept on the mat placed on the aisle, right next to me; another one slept in the luggage compartment (yes, the part underneath the bus; wouldn't he be breathing in the dust?)
The weirdest: a long hunter sniper with kept in the bus, With or without bullets, I has no idea! What's that for? To kill wild boars or any other animals found on the mountain area? Or to defend against robbers? But, all of these didn't bother me much, other than the non-stop blasting of Lao music. That would be my only complaint for which I found it very much irritating.
Overall, it was a positive experience and quite a pleasant bus journey. However, I doubt that I would take such a long bus journey again in the near future. For your information, later on, I took minivan / minibus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng (6 hours), then to Vientiane (5 hours). They cost a little bit more, but faster and slightly more comfortable.
the ticket counter inside the bus terminal
The bus terminal seemed quite new, probably just renovated not long ago. But, there was this funny urine-alike smell in the terminal area; really not sure whether it was the sanitation system malfunctioning or other thing. Also, I discovered something interesting in the washroom. The cubicles in the gents and ladies were 'connected' - only separated by glass blocks; blurry effect, of course. Weird huh?
The express bus ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang cost 95,000 Lao Kip (around RM36-38). Besides getting sales from passenger service, the bus itself too function as a 'cargo' bus. That's why it took almost 2 hours to load all goods to the top of the bus. I'm telling you, there're 2 motorcycles up there!
workers loading goods up to the bus - bus no: 9888
There were only 3 foreigners: me, a French lady and a German lad. I think the bus was 'donated' (read 'dumped') by the Korean to this country, as I found quite a few labels in Korean inside the bus. Could it be a sign of reusability and durability of Korean products? Or a positive sign of bilateral relation?
One thing I did find out: the odometer wasn't working - meaning the driver (or at least me, since I was just sitting behind the driver seat) wouldn't know the speed of the bus. Anyway, he was a steady driver. Moreover, speeding was quite impossible. The roads was like those in Malaysia, before elections - badly maintained. On top of that, not to mention the windy mountain roads. So, the main reason why the bus journey took roughly 12 hours was due to the road condition.
I would add in one more - it had too many 'pee-stops' during the bus journey. Yes, the bus was stopped in the middle of no way for people to relieve themselves at the bushes. Not only men, women did that too. The latter part was really a culture shock to me. Don't ask me how they did that, I didn't check them out. Well, come to think about it: it's human nature after all, right? Luckily, there were a few proper toilet stops, no need to fertilise the Lao soil.
stopped here for proper toilet and buying snacks
Another few discoveries that I found to be fascinating: the driver, his girlfriend and the bus assistants were having dinner picnic in the bus, right in front of me; a few passengers were picked up by the roadside along the way and their seats were just plastic stools on the aisle; one of the assistants slept on the mat placed on the aisle, right next to me; another one slept in the luggage compartment (yes, the part underneath the bus; wouldn't he be breathing in the dust?)
The weirdest: a long hunter sniper with kept in the bus, With or without bullets, I has no idea! What's that for? To kill wild boars or any other animals found on the mountain area? Or to defend against robbers? But, all of these didn't bother me much, other than the non-stop blasting of Lao music. That would be my only complaint for which I found it very much irritating.
Overall, it was a positive experience and quite a pleasant bus journey. However, I doubt that I would take such a long bus journey again in the near future. For your information, later on, I took minivan / minibus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng (6 hours), then to Vientiane (5 hours). They cost a little bit more, but faster and slightly more comfortable.
30 January 2011
【鄉音 回家】
祝大家：辛卯年，事事顺心、身心愉快！Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing everyone has a great year ahead and dreams come true!
29 November 2010
Drawing Personality Test
The test asked me to draw a landscape with:
My drawing:
The results of analysis say:
You tend to pursue many different activities simultaneously. When misfortune does happen, it doesn't actually dishearten you all that much. (the mountains)
You are a direct and forthright person. You like to get to the core of the issue right away, with few signs of hesitation. (the path)
You like following the rules and being objective. You are precise and meticulous, and like to evaluate decisions before making them. (the trees)
You have a sunny, cheerful disposition. (the sky)
What does your drawing say about YOU?
- a mountain
- a path, like a dirt hiking trail or even a paved highway
- some trees.
My drawing:
The results of analysis say:
You tend to pursue many different activities simultaneously. When misfortune does happen, it doesn't actually dishearten you all that much. (the mountains)
You are a direct and forthright person. You like to get to the core of the issue right away, with few signs of hesitation. (the path)
You like following the rules and being objective. You are precise and meticulous, and like to evaluate decisions before making them. (the trees)
You have a sunny, cheerful disposition. (the sky)
What does your drawing say about YOU?
23 August 2010
饥饿30之后
3年之后，又再次参加这个活动。不过，这次的身份不同。从3年前的营员变成今天的DIY营筹备人员。一开始只答应做个’打杂‘。可不知道为什么到最后，会一步一步地献出第一次——扛下节目策划的工作。除了小组里的伙伴闹内讧外，整个筹备工作都蛮顺利的。曾经想过下次做’打杂‘就够了。可是，活动结束后，那吹毛求疵的另一个我又跑出来打分——70分。剩下的30分，自然而然地成为下次要做得更好的推动力，我要做得更好。谢谢所有参与者给于的回应和意见，这一切都是宝贵的。
P/S：这次活动之后，10年前的那种回忆和精力，不知不觉中再现世了！
My weight hits a new low after 30 Hour Famine. But, I'm sure it would get back to the normal very soon.
谢谢大家的参与！
P/S：这次活动之后，10年前的那种回忆和精力，不知不觉中再现世了！
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My weight hits a new low after 30 Hour Famine. But, I'm sure it would get back to the normal very soon.
30 July 2010
Saigon - Sg Lembing - KL - Pangkor - KL
I've done quite some traveling for the past 3-4 months. Finally, I've the eagerness to tell the stories. Sorry, too, for my laziness to update this blog frequently. Please don't stop visiting my blog!
End of March. I landed in Ho Chi Minh City aka Saigon with best friend Xuan. It was a spontaneous decision in choosing to visit this city. Both of us never wanted to miss the Airasia promotion and we came out with this plan, about a year ago. It was my second travel to Vietnam. I was in Hanoi on the North 2 years ago, alone.
Other than walking around the city and visiting the famous sights on our own on the first day, the next few days were quite relaxing, as we'd signed up package tour beforehand, everything was more or less planned for us. On the 2nd day, we were on a day tour to Cau Dai Holy See and Cu Chi tunnels. The following day, we went to the Mekong Delta, on guided tour too.
At the end of May, I went to Sg Lembing with fellow ex-cadet reporter mates. It was quite a tiring trip; started with a midnight driving journey from KL to Sg Lembing, so that we wouldn't miss the the right timing to check the rainbow at the waterfall. (not to mention, it was a Ipoh-Sg Lembing drive, only a short stopping by in KL)
The trekking trail to the waterfall, was quite a new experience, in a way Nevertheless, it's a not so easy one. The rainbow was not really a 'Wow!' Could it be because of the will to get more sleep?
After a good afternoon nap for all of us, we headed to Kuantan for seafood dinner and of course, we visited Teluk Cempedak. I'd never thought that it could be so crowded by the beach. Culture shock? Maybe.
Next morning, still lacking of sleep, we reluctantly woke up early to hike Lembing Hill for the sunrise. I personally found this one easier, probably due to the fact that I'd given all out for the trekking the day before. I wasn't a big fan to sunrise/sunset. But, having the chance to witness the appearance of sunrise and rainbow at the same time, it marked as a fond memory.
Sg Lembing was a town well known for it's past glory in mining. Now, there's no more mining sites, yet, it's slowly becoming a popular weekend break destination. City folks like this kind of exotic place. But, I do hope that some kind of 'crowd control' should be implemented, so it would in a way preserve the not so polluted lifestyle.
Chris, Vidya and Felicia were in KL. So, it gave me an excuse to be in KL to meet my Warwick friends. I'd not been seeing them often this year. Not only me, everyone too was busy with own life. Such gathering was not a frequent one, these days.
Let's see what we did for that weekend:
I really hope that I would meet them again soon. Of course, I wish we could plan some local or oversea trips in the near future. Time to get back all the 'together-ness' and 'bonding'. Soon, it would be the 10 years anniversary.
I was in Pangkor few weeks back with ex-cadet reported mates - 琬瑆 & 筱韵. It was supposed to be a big group of us. But, most of them got the last minute commitment and couldn't make it for this trip. Anyway, it was an amazing trip, especially with these 2 girls. It wouldn't the same without them.
The last time I was in Pangkor? Probably a few years back. I have lots of fond memory there and made me want to go back every now and then. Anyone going to Pangkor, count me in please?
Last Sunday, I went to KL with best friend SC. It was a day trip. Guess which mode of transport did we use? Answer: it's the train.
The shuttle train service between Ipoh and KL had been there for quite some time. I always wanted to do such a day trip but wish only came true last sunday.
We took the 9am train from Ipoh, arrived in KL by noon; then 9.45pm train back to Ipoh around 12.45 midnight.
We did some shopping at Central Market; karaoke at Pavilion; lunch at Lot 10; dinner at The Garden with more Ipoh friends.
Some might thinks that it's a waste of time by taking the train. But, I do feel that, at least, not having to drive was a pro factor.
End of March. I landed in Ho Chi Minh City aka Saigon with best friend Xuan. It was a spontaneous decision in choosing to visit this city. Both of us never wanted to miss the Airasia promotion and we came out with this plan, about a year ago. It was my second travel to Vietnam. I was in Hanoi on the North 2 years ago, alone.
Other than walking around the city and visiting the famous sights on our own on the first day, the next few days were quite relaxing, as we'd signed up package tour beforehand, everything was more or less planned for us. On the 2nd day, we were on a day tour to Cau Dai Holy See and Cu Chi tunnels. The following day, we went to the Mekong Delta, on guided tour too.
in front of the famous main post office
my surname! meaning 2nd floor, like in Cantonese
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At the end of May, I went to Sg Lembing with fellow ex-cadet reporter mates. It was quite a tiring trip; started with a midnight driving journey from KL to Sg Lembing, so that we wouldn't miss the the right timing to check the rainbow at the waterfall. (not to mention, it was a Ipoh-Sg Lembing drive, only a short stopping by in KL)
The trekking trail to the waterfall, was quite a new experience, in a way Nevertheless, it's a not so easy one. The rainbow was not really a 'Wow!' Could it be because of the will to get more sleep?
After a good afternoon nap for all of us, we headed to Kuantan for seafood dinner and of course, we visited Teluk Cempedak. I'd never thought that it could be so crowded by the beach. Culture shock? Maybe.
Next morning, still lacking of sleep, we reluctantly woke up early to hike Lembing Hill for the sunrise. I personally found this one easier, probably due to the fact that I'd given all out for the trekking the day before. I wasn't a big fan to sunrise/sunset. But, having the chance to witness the appearance of sunrise and rainbow at the same time, it marked as a fond memory.
Sg Lembing was a town well known for it's past glory in mining. Now, there's no more mining sites, yet, it's slowly becoming a popular weekend break destination. City folks like this kind of exotic place. But, I do hope that some kind of 'crowd control' should be implemented, so it would in a way preserve the not so polluted lifestyle.
@ Lembing Hill 林明山
classic stairway pose
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Chris, Vidya and Felicia were in KL. So, it gave me an excuse to be in KL to meet my Warwick friends. I'd not been seeing them often this year. Not only me, everyone too was busy with own life. Such gathering was not a frequent one, these days.
Let's see what we did for that weekend:
- brunch @ Village Park, Uptown Damansara
- hi tea @ Oldtown Kopitiam, 1 Utama
- dinner @ Canton-i, 1 Utama
- karaoke @ Neway, 1 Utama
- hang out @ LCCT
- dinner @ Bao Xiang BKT, 1 Utama
- yum cha @ unknown cafe, 1 Utama
- chill @ Mabel's place
I really hope that I would meet them again soon. Of course, I wish we could plan some local or oversea trips in the near future. Time to get back all the 'together-ness' and 'bonding'. Soon, it would be the 10 years anniversary.
after karaoke; no zombie looking, everyone still young!
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I was in Pangkor few weeks back with ex-cadet reported mates - 琬瑆 & 筱韵. It was supposed to be a big group of us. But, most of them got the last minute commitment and couldn't make it for this trip. Anyway, it was an amazing trip, especially with these 2 girls. It wouldn't the same without them.
The last time I was in Pangkor? Probably a few years back. I have lots of fond memory there and made me want to go back every now and then. Anyone going to Pangkor, count me in please?
different story if these 2 weren't there
1st time seeing the thin version of myself
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Last Sunday, I went to KL with best friend SC. It was a day trip. Guess which mode of transport did we use? Answer: it's the train.
The shuttle train service between Ipoh and KL had been there for quite some time. I always wanted to do such a day trip but wish only came true last sunday.
We took the 9am train from Ipoh, arrived in KL by noon; then 9.45pm train back to Ipoh around 12.45 midnight.
We did some shopping at Central Market; karaoke at Pavilion; lunch at Lot 10; dinner at The Garden with more Ipoh friends.
Some might thinks that it's a waste of time by taking the train. But, I do feel that, at least, not having to drive was a pro factor.
dinner @ Alexis, The Garden
27 June 2010
学记队26周年庆
去年25周年，回去了一次。也是在去年的那个聚会中，经谢绍辉叔叔提议及众多学记附议下，决定把每年的父亲节定为大小学记有缘相聚的日子。
今年的学记是第26届；我是15届的。哗，我当学记已经是10年前的事了！我又来一下很红的那一句：人生有几多个十年？还好，我还认为自己很年轻，还有青春岁月。
我本来也没多大意愿想去今年的聚会。要不是玮文的简讯，我可不会出席呢。哎呀，反正我常驻怡保，last minute做决定还是可以的。
我想，或许去年是25周年，每个人都比较重视，出席的比较多。而今年出席的，大部分都是25和26届的junior。20届以前的，不到20位。不过，即使这样，有幸出席这场聚会也是开心的。
上一年，逃过被邀上台说几句话跟大家分享我的学记生涯。可是，今年不一样，“廖化作先锋”。随便哼两句当年培训营主题曲，懵过去。要在那么多人面前侃侃而谈，我还不到家。
当学记，其实也不用太过严肃或要执着些什么。我在学记队里应该要学到些什么？我应该怎样表现自己？如何能为校、为学会增光？⋯⋯这一些问题都不用想太多！
就带着一颗赤字之心，认真做好被分配的工作——认真地办活动、认真地写稿、该玩的时候认真地玩，就可以了。最重要的，还要有一颗诚恳、真诚的心，跟学记交朋友。在未来的日子里，那份友谊会带来好多惊喜！
没有加入学记队，我不会知道Lenggong、Langkap在哪里；不会知道Beruas、Hutan Melintang，这几个地方的存在；也不会认识来自Bagan Serai、Sitiawan和金马伦的朋友；也不会踏足Teluk Intan、Pantai Remis和Manong。
当年卸任后，渐渐地跟大家失去联络。没想过，十年后跟大家重逢，依然还有那么多说不停的故事、聊不完的话题。彼此失去沟通的那段空窗期，好像更加拉近我们的距离。
能认识这一班朋友，很开心、很感恩。也让我找到几位到处游玩的kaki。每次跟他们出去游山玩水，我不禁想起十年前不羁的日子，还有年轻没烦恼的曾经。我也发觉，原来现在的我们，依然可以很放纵！
今年的学记是第26届；我是15届的。哗，我当学记已经是10年前的事了！我又来一下很红的那一句：人生有几多个十年？还好，我还认为自己很年轻，还有青春岁月。
我本来也没多大意愿想去今年的聚会。要不是玮文的简讯，我可不会出席呢。哎呀，反正我常驻怡保，last minute做决定还是可以的。
我想，或许去年是25周年，每个人都比较重视，出席的比较多。而今年出席的，大部分都是25和26届的junior。20届以前的，不到20位。不过，即使这样，有幸出席这场聚会也是开心的。
上一年，逃过被邀上台说几句话跟大家分享我的学记生涯。可是，今年不一样，“廖化作先锋”。随便哼两句当年培训营主题曲，懵过去。要在那么多人面前侃侃而谈，我还不到家。
～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～
当学记，其实也不用太过严肃或要执着些什么。我在学记队里应该要学到些什么？我应该怎样表现自己？如何能为校、为学会增光？⋯⋯这一些问题都不用想太多！
就带着一颗赤字之心，认真做好被分配的工作——认真地办活动、认真地写稿、该玩的时候认真地玩，就可以了。最重要的，还要有一颗诚恳、真诚的心，跟学记交朋友。在未来的日子里，那份友谊会带来好多惊喜！
没有加入学记队，我不会知道Lenggong、Langkap在哪里；不会知道Beruas、Hutan Melintang，这几个地方的存在；也不会认识来自Bagan Serai、Sitiawan和金马伦的朋友；也不会踏足Teluk Intan、Pantai Remis和Manong。
当年卸任后，渐渐地跟大家失去联络。没想过，十年后跟大家重逢，依然还有那么多说不停的故事、聊不完的话题。彼此失去沟通的那段空窗期，好像更加拉近我们的距离。
能认识这一班朋友，很开心、很感恩。也让我找到几位到处游玩的kaki。每次跟他们出去游山玩水，我不禁想起十年前不羁的日子，还有年轻没烦恼的曾经。我也发觉，原来现在的我们，依然可以很放纵！
19 May 2010
I'm fine. You?
哗，好久没在这里写blog了！最近，爱上兼迷上twitter，所以就少去blogger。不过，大家可以在这里看到我tweet些什么。（如上）
为什么没有blog？自己觉得很多想说的都tweet了，就不用blog。你看，我是多懒的。hehe……没题材，是骗人的。去年12月到台湾晚的点滴都还没跟大家分享；还有3月杪到胡志明市走走的事迹也没告诉你们。
那要怪什么才好呢？没时间，可以了吧？我的确很难找出时间，安安分分地坐在电脑前，‘打’出文章。空闲时，不是在看电视，就是在看书。就算真的在电脑前，也似乎很忙、有其他事情要做。
哈哈，我是不是印证了‘1001种借口’的真实性？
再想想，近几个月，跟朋友出去lepak多了。做些什么不重要。至少我不用待在家里，被人亏为‘宅男’。嘿嘿……人，毕竟是群体动物嘛。总不能随意把‘社交’这种天性弄得退化去了，对不对？
跟朋友聚聚、吃吃喝喝、寒暄几句，还有什么能比这更有意思呢？大家聊些有的没的——上至天文，下至地理；政经文教；德智体群美；几乎无所不谈。
彼此交换想法，以‘取人之长，补己之短’，才不会让自己成了‘井底蛙’。因为，多听了不同的声音啊！（这是大部分政治人物所做不到的！嘘嘘……）这不就是‘交流’的目的吗？
最重要的，能在谈天中，打听到失去联络许久朋友的消息。那种感觉，就像跟他们重逢似的（非具体的）。
为什么没有blog？自己觉得很多想说的都tweet了，就不用blog。你看，我是多懒的。hehe……没题材，是骗人的。去年12月到台湾晚的点滴都还没跟大家分享；还有3月杪到胡志明市走走的事迹也没告诉你们。
那要怪什么才好呢？没时间，可以了吧？我的确很难找出时间，安安分分地坐在电脑前，‘打’出文章。空闲时，不是在看电视，就是在看书。就算真的在电脑前，也似乎很忙、有其他事情要做。
哈哈，我是不是印证了‘1001种借口’的真实性？
再想想，近几个月，跟朋友出去lepak多了。做些什么不重要。至少我不用待在家里，被人亏为‘宅男’。嘿嘿……人，毕竟是群体动物嘛。总不能随意把‘社交’这种天性弄得退化去了，对不对？
跟朋友聚聚、吃吃喝喝、寒暄几句，还有什么能比这更有意思呢？大家聊些有的没的——上至天文，下至地理；政经文教；德智体群美；几乎无所不谈。
彼此交换想法，以‘取人之长，补己之短’，才不会让自己成了‘井底蛙’。因为，多听了不同的声音啊！（这是大部分政治人物所做不到的！嘘嘘……）这不就是‘交流’的目的吗？
最重要的，能在谈天中，打听到失去联络许久朋友的消息。那种感觉，就像跟他们重逢似的（非具体的）。
19 April 2010
Only if they are politicians in Malaysia
A very good debate among the leaders of the top 3 political leaders in UK. Truly professional and knowledgeable. What's more, no personal attack on private affair.
Can I foresee a similar debate in Malaysia? Well, at this time, I could only imagine it ends up like a circus, with all the name calling and the discriminating remarks.
I think the voters in Malaysia, basically everyone of us, should vote wisely and together improve the political arena in Malaysia. Just pray and hope for a better future!
Can I foresee a similar debate in Malaysia? Well, at this time, I could only imagine it ends up like a circus, with all the name calling and the discriminating remarks.
I think the voters in Malaysia, basically everyone of us, should vote wisely and together improve the political arena in Malaysia. Just pray and hope for a better future!
11 April 2010
任贤齐《再出发》
几日前，偶然咁听到呢首歌。唔知点解，鬼死咁有feel。觉得佢好似同我讲紧：喺时候从新出发啦！但係，我想问：出发去边啊？如果问我，当下有啲乜嘢係最想做的，应该就係考返個硕士。我捻，都係时候做多啲有关方面的资料收集。然之后，揀返個心水嘅课程来读。其实都无为啲乜。就当係自我增值啰！多谢晒呢首歌嘅提醒！
P/S：过去几年，我其实有申请过嘅。第一次，考埋入学试，重收埋我添。但係，最尾因为觉得未做好准备返校园，所以就无搞入学。另外一次，最直接，没被录取，冇嘢讲！
11 March 2010
性不性，由你⋯⋯
性，不是理所当然的事。
性不性，是项选择题。
忠告天下所有雄性万物之灵：请对自己的决定，勇敢地负责任。
咱们用来作思考的器官，叫“大脑”，藏在头部里。
因此，别随意让下半身控制你的大脑，并作出让你后悔的抉择。
追求性福，是个人的权利，每个人都有他的方式。
所以，请别胡乱地自认为全世界男性的代言人，你没那么伟大。
不要硬邦邦把你的所作所为，一概地说成是其他男人的事。
“自己衰就好，冇拖埋其他人落水。”
还有，恳求你放上帝一马。
上帝给予你一切，并不表示你就能为所欲为。
记住：人与动物，很多时候，只是一线之差。
性不性，是项选择题。
忠告天下所有雄性万物之灵：请对自己的决定，勇敢地负责任。
咱们用来作思考的器官，叫“大脑”，藏在头部里。
因此，别随意让下半身控制你的大脑，并作出让你后悔的抉择。
追求性福，是个人的权利，每个人都有他的方式。
所以，请别胡乱地自认为全世界男性的代言人，你没那么伟大。
不要硬邦邦把你的所作所为，一概地说成是其他男人的事。
“自己衰就好，冇拖埋其他人落水。”
还有，恳求你放上帝一马。
上帝给予你一切，并不表示你就能为所欲为。
记住：人与动物，很多时候，只是一线之差。
21 February 2010
普天同庆庚寅年
农历新年都过了一半，现在才为大家送上迟来的新年祝贺，别见怪噢！我祝大家：虎年行好运、万事都如意！
说真的，近年来看到长辈们都很‘例排’似地准备这传统的大日子，我对过新年也渐渐地没什么感觉。新年气氛比小时候淡了。失去童年庆新年时会有的兴奋与期待，不在话下。
可是，这些都不重要。因为，心灵上还是会感受到庆新年的意义在于——团圆。这码事不是更为值得吗？
或许，一直都呆在老家过活，身边的亲人几乎是天天见面的那一种。新年跟亲人在一起，也只是多了几位从外地回来过新年的兄弟姐妹。年复一年的年夜饭局、初一初二回祖屋和拜天宫。加上几句寒暄温暖，各自更新近况。
我到了这个岁数，收红包是最令我感到不好意思的！压岁要压到什么时候啊？是不是该计划明年‘避年’去了？不是避派红包，而是避收红包！哈哈⋯⋯
每年新年佳节的重头戏，莫过于跟一班老朋友相聚。尤其在去年行‘桃花运’，跟小学同学、学记朋友重聚，今年当然要继续跟大家见面，不能无端端地再失去联络。
年初一：下午去了中学同学家聚聚，跟旧同学们打个招呼；晚上则跟死党们在我家玩poker。
年初二：晚上跟学青的junior见面，好久都没见过大家，个个都长大了！
年初三：中午和学记朋友吃午餐，这次的出席人数很棒，希望下次能破记录；晚上就和几位小学同学摸酒杯。
年初四：中午跟死党吃午餐；晚上去死党家打麻将。
年初五：晚上跟死党去喝茶，继续聊。
年初八：中午和认识不久的FACES members吃午餐。
曲终人散，个个都走到七七八八，放纵的日子也该停止了。是时候硬着头皮回到各自的岗位。
今年的贺岁歌曲太多了。各花入各眼（耳），我最喜欢就是这首《惜福》。
说真的，近年来看到长辈们都很‘例排’似地准备这传统的大日子，我对过新年也渐渐地没什么感觉。新年气氛比小时候淡了。失去童年庆新年时会有的兴奋与期待，不在话下。
可是，这些都不重要。因为，心灵上还是会感受到庆新年的意义在于——团圆。这码事不是更为值得吗？
或许，一直都呆在老家过活，身边的亲人几乎是天天见面的那一种。新年跟亲人在一起，也只是多了几位从外地回来过新年的兄弟姐妹。年复一年的年夜饭局、初一初二回祖屋和拜天宫。加上几句寒暄温暖，各自更新近况。
我到了这个岁数，收红包是最令我感到不好意思的！压岁要压到什么时候啊？是不是该计划明年‘避年’去了？不是避派红包，而是避收红包！哈哈⋯⋯
每年新年佳节的重头戏，莫过于跟一班老朋友相聚。尤其在去年行‘桃花运’，跟小学同学、学记朋友重聚，今年当然要继续跟大家见面，不能无端端地再失去联络。
年初一：下午去了中学同学家聚聚，跟旧同学们打个招呼；晚上则跟死党们在我家玩poker。
年初二：晚上跟学青的junior见面，好久都没见过大家，个个都长大了！
年初三：中午和学记朋友吃午餐，这次的出席人数很棒，希望下次能破记录；晚上就和几位小学同学摸酒杯。
年初四：中午跟死党吃午餐；晚上去死党家打麻将。
年初五：晚上跟死党去喝茶，继续聊。
年初八：中午和认识不久的FACES members吃午餐。
曲终人散，个个都走到七七八八，放纵的日子也该停止了。是时候硬着头皮回到各自的岗位。
～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～
今年的贺岁歌曲太多了。各花入各眼（耳），我最喜欢就是这首《惜福》。
昨天今天明天 依然没有变 只是见面时间少一些
老朋友 老样子 祈望每年相聚 都能看到你幸福
23 January 2010
19 January 2010
一 人 一 種 顏 色 (DISC profile)
你 的 個 性 屬 於 S （ Steadiness ）
性 格 特 徵 ： 樂 觀 、 洞 察 力 強 、 有 創 見 、 責 任 心 強 、 愛 思 索 。
壓 力 下 的 表 現 ： 對 批 評 敏 感 、 理 想 主 義 、 沉 默 寡 言 、 做 決 定 時 猶 豫 不 決 。
喜 歡 的 職 業
． 數 字
特 徵 ： 喜 愛 參 加 與 數 字 ﹑ 計 算 有 關 的 各 種 活 動 。
適 合 職 業 ： 出 納 員 ﹑ 會 計 師 ﹑ 數 學 家 ﹑ 行 政 辦 公 人 員 。
． 藝 術 性
特 徵 ： 喜 好 抽 象 概 念 和 獨 特 型 態 ， 富 有 創 造 性 ﹑ 欣 賞 美 的 東 西 ﹑ 愛 和 形 象 化 的 東 西 打 交 道 。
適 合 職 業 ： 攝 影 師 ﹑ 建 築 師 ﹑ 畫 家 ﹑ 藝 術 家 ﹑ 花 卉 栽 培 家 ﹑ 設 計 師 。
． 文 學
特 徵 ： 喜 愛 以 文 字 來 表 達 、 喜 歡 閱 讀 、 寫 作 、 樂 於 學 習 外 語 等 。
適 合 職 業 ： 作 家 ﹑ 編 輯 ﹑ 文 學 學 者 ﹑ 記 者 ﹑ 圖 書 管 理 員 。
． 音 樂
特 徵 ： 喜 歡 旋 律 ﹑ 節 奏 ﹑ 以 至 色 彩 等 ， 並 願 意 參 加 與 音 樂 藝 術 相 關 的 各 種 活 動 。
適 合 職 業 ： 專 業 歌 家 ﹑ 音 樂 家 ( 尤 指 流 行 歌 曲 ) 。
性 格 特 徵 ： 樂 觀 、 洞 察 力 強 、 有 創 見 、 責 任 心 強 、 愛 思 索 。
壓 力 下 的 表 現 ： 對 批 評 敏 感 、 理 想 主 義 、 沉 默 寡 言 、 做 決 定 時 猶 豫 不 決 。
喜 歡 的 職 業
． 數 字
特 徵 ： 喜 愛 參 加 與 數 字 ﹑ 計 算 有 關 的 各 種 活 動 。
適 合 職 業 ： 出 納 員 ﹑ 會 計 師 ﹑ 數 學 家 ﹑ 行 政 辦 公 人 員 。
． 藝 術 性
特 徵 ： 喜 好 抽 象 概 念 和 獨 特 型 態 ， 富 有 創 造 性 ﹑ 欣 賞 美 的 東 西 ﹑ 愛 和 形 象 化 的 東 西 打 交 道 。
適 合 職 業 ： 攝 影 師 ﹑ 建 築 師 ﹑ 畫 家 ﹑ 藝 術 家 ﹑ 花 卉 栽 培 家 ﹑ 設 計 師 。
． 文 學
特 徵 ： 喜 愛 以 文 字 來 表 達 、 喜 歡 閱 讀 、 寫 作 、 樂 於 學 習 外 語 等 。
適 合 職 業 ： 作 家 ﹑ 編 輯 ﹑ 文 學 學 者 ﹑ 記 者 ﹑ 圖 書 管 理 員 。
． 音 樂
特 徵 ： 喜 歡 旋 律 ﹑ 節 奏 ﹑ 以 至 色 彩 等 ， 並 願 意 參 加 與 音 樂 藝 術 相 關 的 各 種 活 動 。
適 合 職 業 ： 專 業 歌 家 ﹑ 音 樂 家 ( 尤 指 流 行 歌 曲 ) 。
31 December 2009
25 December 2009
花田囍事
Congratulations to Choon Hui & Ann!
Sorry for disappearing on your big day!
Wishing you a Happy Married Life!
Sorry for disappearing on your big day!
Wishing you a Happy Married Life!
24 December 2009
Ready to fly!
Packing... done! Now, I'm only waiting for the time to leave the house. Can't wait for the plane to take off and bring me to the destination - Taipei. It's time to begin an oversea trip after the last one to Bandung & Jakarta in November 20089. Everyone knows I've been craving for this trip for long time. I'm so glad that it's happening!
This trip will also mark the very 1st time I'm going to couchsurf. Ever since hosting CS'ers for the 1st time in June 2008, by simple counting, I've already done more than 10 times in Ipoh. I’m so eager to find out what the experience of being hosted is like.
Me, Xuan, SC, KW and Max are going to spend 8D7N in Taiwan. Taipei and the nearby areas would be our main base. However, we would too spend some time at the east coast – Hualien, the gateway to the breathtaking Taroko Gorge.
The Winter. I’ve not been in the Winter time for a few years. Would I be able to get used to the low temperature. I hope it wouldn’t be too harsh to handle. At least, I don’t think it gonna snow in Taiwan. Anyway, I know that traveling with all those bulky winter clothes, is not fun at all.
Taiwan, here we come!
This trip will also mark the very 1st time I'm going to couchsurf. Ever since hosting CS'ers for the 1st time in June 2008, by simple counting, I've already done more than 10 times in Ipoh. I’m so eager to find out what the experience of being hosted is like.
Me, Xuan, SC, KW and Max are going to spend 8D7N in Taiwan. Taipei and the nearby areas would be our main base. However, we would too spend some time at the east coast – Hualien, the gateway to the breathtaking Taroko Gorge.
The Winter. I’ve not been in the Winter time for a few years. Would I be able to get used to the low temperature. I hope it wouldn’t be too harsh to handle. At least, I don’t think it gonna snow in Taiwan. Anyway, I know that traveling with all those bulky winter clothes, is not fun at all.
Taiwan, here we come!
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