Chinese New Year @Marina Bay

It was Saturday night, and my block is extremely quiet. I finished my readings, staring at my wall, it was then I decide to go to Esplanade Library and have a look at Chingay on the way.
View of Raffles hotel and singapore Merlion from Esplanade.

Quite the contrary, CHINGAY is not chinese + gay association ! It is a grand event during chinese new year to promote the diversity of chinese cultural. Several performance from HK and China took part, our hall would have got to perform if we had won the Rag and Flag.



CNY is widely celebrated here, esplande has a month long event "hua Yi" for chinese performing art. Lu guang Zhong is coming on next sat, well, if only I'm able to buy his ticket earlier ( it sold out 1 month ago).
Open air performance by 2nd runner up of Superstar


Down the road,Marina bay, where National Parade take place every year, there a carnival!






A complete life size chess set

Wishing well, where you need to throw coins to hit the bell, for you wish to come true. I guess the organiser earn a fortune!

Hand puppet from Taiwan, it's amazingly delicate!

A 4 storey high God of Fortune... we all need him this year....


Happy Chinese New Year to all~

Cameron HIghland 17-19/5/2008

The fact is, I've been to cameron twice a year since 3 years old. If you asked me how it is like, i would say its relaxing, but not neccessary fun.

However, this time is a memorably fun. Well, everything changes when you have great companies.
A visit to Rose park wasnt that boring anymore, now that I have people to goof with.
Usually, I would be spending hours drinking tea and read books at tea park.seeing how they excitedly scrolled along tea park, I went along. It feels like the first time I walk on it.

Somehow, food tasted nicer when you have to fight with others to eat it.

Ping pong games are harder to play when jia mien is good in smashing balls.

The garden doesnt feel so empty when you have people running on it. chasing frissbee like a mad dog.

Its doesnt feel so cold when you;re in the heat of you-know-i'm-your-partner-then-dont-put-trump-card lAH! Bridge time.

The wine finishes faster when four youngster with one red-faced girls drinking it.

The nights are definitely better when we started talking, its doesnt mind whether is about MTV , gossip or "blow water"-ing.

Special thanks to peyyi,mien, nic and liang...

(to nich...your chivas regal still in cupboard? its time we finish it! )

I'm anticipating our next trip....

Pulau Redang 14-16/4/2008

I see sea as adventure, escape , hope and new beginning,, we’ll never know what is on another side of its endless end, what lies on the other side?

I love the warm sea breeze, on sunny day, that caress my hair; the intenseness of sunlight meets my eyes; the feel of salty sea water on my skin; the crash of waves on my leg; the euphoria of dipping my head in cold seawater; or lying down and feel the warm sand on my back.

13 April 2008

Attendees : me, zhen lin, sok sim, wee yew, jia ming, jing shen,ken guan, chia hooi

Gather at PWTC.... left for Pulau Redang.

14 April 2008 -Tuesday - Sunny

8 am. In the boat, met eva....

10.30am dipping our legs in the glorious sapphire-coloured sea.....

We went to Marine Park in the afternoon. The shoreline is filled with tourism, each of them holding a pack of bread. I feel uneasy “squeezing” with a crowd of people. Chia hooi, the brave one, manage to swim to the middle of the sea, she;s one strong lady!

Beside me, zhen lin starts to swim frantically. Sensed something wasn’t right with his worried look, I drifted to him, to find out he is frightened by fishes. LMAO.

First night we are served with western style buffet, the server is friendly and courteous, the lamb chop was well marinated(in Chinese style) and well-cooked, made me real hungry!

midnight.. we strolled to a slightly quiet side of the beach, we sat down. Listen to waves hit the shore, we gazed at the starry sky , illuminated by soft moonlight. I felt incredibly tiny, like a pebble between the vast ocean and infinite sky.

15 April 2008-cloudy

6 am in second morning, we’re woke up by wee yew’s crazy frog. Hooi and I excitedly rush to the front bay, anticipating sunrise.

The bay was silent, except the sound of our footstep. The air is filled with coolness and darkness. The sea looked perfectly smooth except for small patches of wavelets. Twilight sky gleamed with opal and silver, but we, dozed off in the the sound of rippling waves(such a turn-off huh?). I guess we woke up too early. Then it happened, the translucent violet sky brightened, the darkness and dull diminished. The distant of skyline blurred, woven into the soft fiber of gathering clouds. Then, ray of red radiance appear.

Its wasn’t a visible sunrise, but I was contented.

As the saying goes, it’s not about how or where it is, but it’s the person with us that matters. Well, I do know I hurry back to sleep with hooi beside me, immediately.

we went to snorkel at turtle bay. Despite its name, we didn’t see any turtle(the guide did mentioned he saw a turtle while we on the boat, but who knows?) The abang guide said that this dark-brown turtle always come to redang throughout the year for food, they rest at rocky beach.

“Pernah makan telur turtle?” I asked the abang.

“ macam telur ayam yang cair , tak sedap.. jangan makan” he said sheepishly.

turtle bay is rather shallow, but then again, there aren’t lot of healthy coral to see but whole stretch of dead coral, indicating how magnificent this place USED TO BE. It’s a sad realization, to know that the ecosystem in these area were severely damaged. I dare to say the 60% of the coral are dead. Sok sim was particularly disgusted looking at our boat’s oil spillage. The view of black oil floating on the turquoise-coloured sea water frightening, I felt like I, who sat on the boat, is the one of the murderer.

Noon.... Volleyball match( well, it's hardly a match... )

The ocean rocked me in its arm, I paused just to float, rhythmically . Fish surrounded me, in search for food, as I look at them through, all swimming in the blue, glinting water. The ocean satiates my sense, I'm lost

went to Pasir akar in the afternoon, where we saw nemo!

The most memorable incident in this trip was seeing “blue sand”. I couldn’t believe my own eyes when lin discovered it at this tiny corner of beach,

Blue sand is a sea parasit that can be found at shore. Often it comes with waves,glowing with a faint blue light. Its not visible on sand unless you dig away the upper layer of sand, then hundred of beaming star appeared! We nearly danced at the beach, rubbing our feet on the blue sand. Only jing shen, looking at us nonchalantly. Maybe we’re a bit crazy that time, or maybe he;s trying to be cool,……..( use your imagination to complete the sentences)

We sat on facing the sea ,looking out upon moonlight glinting on waves, listen to the melodic sound of waves crash against the shore. The lights of boat glided, shimmering across water, with a gleaming cresent moon graced the sky above. Sitting in circle, we buried our leg in cold sand, sipping drinks and started off random small chat. Darkness surrounded us, so does the warmth of our laughter.

16 April 2008 - Sunny and humid

We're worn out... its hard tp drag out of the comfy bed and walked out to watch sunrise...

" haihyar.... you can see sunrise every where... kl also got LARRR" zhen lin grumbled as he hugging his pillow.

Summer MOre-MOre tea... Sammy cheng, Ren xian Qi and Micheal Wong

Leaving on a motor boat

Reach kampong Cina around 1pm. We then searched for local delicacies. Lin made a “ho chak” episode with his innocent-smile-holding-a-very-delicious look-rojak. Reached Pasar Payang, something like our central market. Had nasi dagang for lunch, wasnt really delicious.

Hawkers dealing at pasar payang... wide array of local spices
A high corridor at kampung cina.

The weather was humid and the sun scorching when we waddled along the street, seeking for Istana Maziah and Bukit Puteri. Sadly, Bukit Puteri was closed for renovation work.
MTV in making @ Bukit Puteri.

We just couldn’t stand the weather anymore, hence, we yam cha at this newly opened floating restaurant.

They have an array of weird-looking juice. However, having a place to sit and talk was good enough for us. Felt like we’re back in class, when lim pek poh didn’t come to class and everyone started to gossip.

I miss those afternoon, playing mafia and big2 at mini library.

Spending time for vacation at beaches, with friends, can be one to remember. its somehow commemorate my youth. Its allows me to escape, and to think about , how precious life really is and all the good ways of enjoying it. Having told by other friends that collegue friend aren’t as sincere as high school mate, I’m blessed to have this bunch of friend.

Sungai Chilling River Crossing

"LingZHi"

Joined RIKL on its April Monthly Meeting. Sungai Chilling is loacted somewhere near Kuala Kubu Baharu, took us an hour drive from KL to reach there..

After a short and interesting meeting, we started off with or first river. "nay... its easy-peasy" i thought. Until I reached the 4th & 5th river, where I moved step by step, grabing my camera and prayed that I wont slip.
one of the six river we crossed

I was amazing by how untouched this forest, the tracks are clean, properly marked with wild mushroom all along the way. Sunlight flickering through leaves as we walked.

The water was cold and sunlight glittened on its surface looking like jade coloured glass. I sat on a rock, feet dangling in water, lifted my head tp enjoy the water mist.
Unexpected friend from chs-zi yen

I was totally worn out after the trip, surprisingly, owing to the fact that I;d only trekked for 4 hour with a 1 hour rest between. Unfit is the only word to describe, sadly. Need to exercise more!

Looking forward to the next meeting....

REDANG TRIP 14-16/4

Accomodation: Redang Bay Resort-family room(5-8person)

-Standing shower, attached bathrooms

-Air conditioning

-Safety Box deposit available at reception counter

-220 volt electric point Fees: RM 390 for everything! deposit 50%(Rm 190) of the total tour fare is required, pay by this week. Full payment must be settled 14 days before departure send to Michelle Leong QIu Yan (maybank acc: 112482098773) Everything means....... 2 night accommodation with aircond + bathroom attached + hot shower 2 breakfasts /2 lunches / 2 tea-breaks /2 dinners Free flow bevarage excluding alchoholic and carbonated drinks 2 snorkeling trips + 1 Redang marine park trip with activity guide Return boat transfer Merang jetty-Resort- Merang jetty 2 way transport KT terminal-jetty Mask+life jacket+bus fees Gather at Hentian Putra on 13/4 to catch a night bus(1opm)

Programme Itenarary
(ARRIVAL) DAY 1
Early Morning	Pick-up and meet at office or other arrangements
	Boat transfer to Pulau Redang
	Check In at Resort and Briefing
	Activity at Beach Front
12:30	Lunch
14:30	Activity - Snorkeling (or you guys prefer Jungle Trekking)
16:30	Tea Time
17:00	Leisure Hour
19:30	Dinner
Night	Howling Time - Karaoke / Cineplex / Other Games
DAY 2 / DAY 3
08:00	Breakfast
09:30	Activity - Snorkeling / Jungle Trekking
12:30	Lunch
14:30	Activity - Snorkeling / Jungle Trekking
16:30	Tea Time
17:00	Leisure Hour
19:30	Dinner
Night	Howling Time - Karaoke / Cineplex / Other Games
(DEPARTURE) DAY 4
08:00	Breakfast
	Grab the last opportunity to dip in sea!
09:30-11:00	Room Check Out
	Last boat transfer out by 11am Reach 12pm at jetty.either go back on 1pm bus,or sight-seeing at city till 9.30pm*

* city tour can be made on RM 180 per van.its 3 hour to 4 place-muzium/batik/floating mosque/central market. or, we can take bus/teksi and travel on our own, its relatively near.

Notes: the resort lady sheepishly told me : "there nothing in kuala terrengganu, you will get boring if u stay 8 hour"

For the last day, which 1 you guys prefer? Travel on our own? Book day tour-RM 180?
Bus back to Kl would be 9.00am, 9.30am, 10.00am, 1.oopm,9.30pm, 10.00pm


leave comment n tell me k.

redang trip

REDANG TRIP(MID APRIL)

redang pelangi resort 3D2N RM 250
Transport+miscellanous 70
flight(air asia) 110
total 429


kelong resort will be a bit expansive, around rm 20-40 different.
Air asia price must be booked by 21 march!

we talk about detail by tonight k?
look up calender and suggest the date u can make it

26 feb 08 KL

Met up with cathy for brunch, havent see her since last oct. We decided spontaneously to go KL, as I need to go ampang. Guided by my "Complete Map of Klang Valley" and cathy *cough* natural instinct, we headed to KL.

We had a heated discussion on which route to use, I followed cathy direction and guessed what, we ended heading to Gombak! She was petrified when she saw roadsign GENTING. We made a long U-turn all the way back to city center. After one and a half hour, we managed to get to mrr2 and reached ampang.

After i told her about Alexis bar famous tiramisu, she kinda talked me over(ok, i want to eat too) to stop by Great Eastern mall and indulged in tiramisu,choco cake and mocktail.

Alexis is very consistent in their food and take pride in providing the best gourmet experience. Well, despite what my other friend said, i still feel that there are liqour in it. How could they possible create the unique mild, sweet-smelling cream without rums?

Cathy had an idea for our next outing, it will be petaling street, hmm...........I'll think about it.

Travel

18 Jan 08-zoo negara

the biggest turtle on earth (size of a single seat sofa)
caybana (something like that) the biggest RODENT OF EARTH.
its adult is the same size with dog.

Tagged along with pey yi to Zoo negara. We're going to do some survey about the activities for 23 feb 08- bring some orphanage to visit zoo-under raleigh.

The zoo has been privatised and its well-kept. My last trip to zoo was ten years ago, but I still remember the foul smell in zoo. However, they're certainly doing a great job now. The surroundings is clean and the landscaping is picturesque.

We've been told that the crowd is huge during weekend. In fact, during this CNY, its been estimated 40000 people entering zoo in 1 day!

I hope the orphanage would enjoy our planned route. There're some teenagers among them, and not all teenager enjoys looking at animal, right?

sABAH TRIP 08

INTRODUCTION

2006, I met Nicholas Lee Kok Chung, who transferred from Tawau to CHS. He passionately told me about his hometown, which has fresher air, cheaper and delicious food, bigger lala, and also lots of attractive girls(signation needed). Amazed by his comment, we decide to book airasia by end of 2006. Sadly, we couldn't make it. However, thanks to our wonderful and dedicated friend, Mr Lee Kok Chung, we managed to make it on 8-16 Jan 2008.

8 Jan 2008

Flight 7.25 am. Before aboard, we decided to go MCD. So hungry that we’re not awared that our group name was being announced, luckily jia mien and chai peng rushed in and told us.We’re , in fact, the last group to check in. Counter crews practically growled at us “BUDAK, DATANG MAIN KE!”