Sophie Kinsella Books

What can I say.. she is an awesome author! I started of with The Undomestic Goddess (which I got it as a present from my brother), saw A Confession of a Shopaholic then starts reading Shopaholic Ties the Knot and then Remember Me? (which I finished in 48 hours). Her stories are out of the ordinary with unexpected plots and I can't put her books down. Now that I'm so addicted to her books I even asked a friend to get me another one of her juicy stories. I wanna read them all!

2nd Semester

Only three subjects this semester - Intro to Event Management, Research Methods & Stats 3 and Cognition, Memory and Learning (CML for short). Monday wasn't so bad. Well, I had to wake up at 7.30 am for the Event Management class at 9 am. I was still in M'sian time, 2 hours backwards - I was still adjusting. Vikesh took the same class as me and we are even in the same tute thanks to me =) There were no tutorials in the first week of class just the lecture classes. After the class was over I left for home. It was really bright and sunny and kinda hot that morning. I can feel a slight burning sensation on my back. While walking I saw some students in their best suits holding graduation bears and flowers taking photos. It's nice isn't it to graduate? I can't wait till it's my turn. I felt anxious and almost forgotten that Amelia is graduating too tonight. At 11 am, I had a meeting with my manager and a girl that wanted to look at my place. I'm trying to move out. I can't stand living in Uni Square! I got the keys and showed her around. Then I went to Surfers and hang out at a friend's place and just doze off. I had a slight headache after walking under the sun for quite sometime. I needed a rest and some strength for later. Then later at 6pm I went to search for a gift for Amelia's graduation. I got her a card instead cause I couldn't find a graduation teddy besides the Griffith graduation teddies. See this is how difficult to allocate things in Gold Coast. At 7.40pm I arrived in time for the ceremony to finish at 8 pm. Then I saw her walking out from the hall. We took pictures and I met her friends and made new acquaintance. I was really happy for Amelia that finally she graduated. Congratulations! It makes me all overwhelmed inside and next year it's gonna be me!

The Flight to Gold Coast

My flight was at 9.25pm. We rushed to get to LCCT at 6pm. Bloody traffic jam. It's like taking forever! So many cars on the road. It's like the population just grew rapidly within 5 months. I was hearing my brother and parents discussing a lot of issues -about the government, the system, work, life and such. I wasn't ready to leave KL. There were loads more undone like I didn't had time to bathe the cats and buy their food and get new litter boxers and sand. Everything was such a rush. It's like panic attack everytime. No wonder people get so stressed out. Travelling was the issue. Things are so far apart. I had to practically drive to get to things and set the time correctly or else I'll be stuck in the jam. The bus transportation wasn't efficient so don't let me start on that. It was just different compare to Gold Coast. I remember there was a statement by one of the ministries stating that transportation wasn't our culture. What bullshit! Did we all just born rich and drive Mercedes?? If we were, then there should be no poverty and life would just be easier. Or we could just travel in helicopters or jets to minimize the road congestion.

Then I made it to the airport in the nick of time. The check-in counter closes 1 hour before boarding says the ticket on my hand. I queued and suddenly bumped into my friend Amelia at the other side of the line. Her whole family came to witness her graduation day. Its wonderful, isn't it?! Then after I got my boarding pass, my parents and I set at this chocolate cafe and ordered some snacks to eat. Then I bumped into Vikesh's parents while they were strolling by. Well he was definitely surprised to see me. Yes, I didn't plan to come home - I broke my retainers I answered. Then we all parted. Vikesh went in first as I was trying to finished my drink. Then it was time for boarding and gave my family hugs and shake their hands. I couldn't bare to see my mom teared up. She was overwhelmed I guess. I just had to be strong. Well, I was on a mission so I can't break down now. So I said my goodbyes and left for my flight. Later I met up with Vikesh again and separated because our seats were apart but as we were on air, he kept giving me a visit. So we catch up on things while standing at one of the exit doors. I had two hot dogs and a Ribena. It cost a bomb!. RM18 for 2 1901 hotdogs (which doesn't look like it -where's the sesame bun?) and RM6 for the drink. But it did taste somewhat like it.

As we landed we took the bus home and had breakfast at Surfers. Poor Vikesh was hungry. I had Slurpee for no apparent reason - I was just thirsty I guess. Then later we part and I slept the whole day till the next day. I miss my fluffy comforter =)

The Last Bowling @ Ampang Point

Thursday night was the last of my bowling games at Ampang Point. It was a full house (not the bowling place but all of our bowling buddies were there, oh but Iwan wasn't there, too bad). There were eight of us playing in two lanes. It was a long game because there were many of us and we were making jokes at each other. That night I was called a ballerina because I had a weird way of rolling my ball and somebody just had to mimic me. We definitely had a blast though. No feelings taken. Then another friend of mine did funny gestures of rolling the ball -the tainted ballerina and the wobbly bowler. It was so funny till I had a stomachache laughing. Everyone was enjoying themselves. They also bet on who would win the nights game. RM70 was the stake. I didn't join the bet cause my throws were really crappy that night. I was just enjoying the calmness of rolling the ball and getting my step right. As I look back I said to myself - I would miss this for another 6 months. Damn! After the game was over, we headed to 'Mamak Maybank'. I ordered Nasi Ayam Padprik. It was some of my favorite Malaysian dishes. However, I already had stomach discomfort in the begining but I just had to eat it because I know I'll miss the food. It was like a celebration. Everyone was so joyous and we were snapping away and sending the photos through bluetooth. Those are the memories before I left for Gold Coast. Good times..

The whole awesome gang!

Dates @ One Utama

Wednesday, another meeting with the girlfriends. This time I make it up by taking photos. I forgot about it the last time we met. What a doof! Meeting place was at One Utama. We went to food court and had lunch at talked and talked and didn't realized that time was flying fast. Can you imagine the thrill of talking for 2 hours non-stop while munching away? Then we went window shopping and Farah bought me and Siti gifts. It was really nice -a hairband with diamante stones on it. It matches my hair and I like it! Then we sat for desserts at Delicious. We had Chocolate Banana cake and Pavlova with strawberry toppings (I love Pavlovas). Then we moved our agenda to the 'Mamak' nearby Siti's place. But Farah had to leave of urgent matters. And also met my ex and his girlfriend there. It was like a get to know session. I felt free being myself. Finally I know that things are in place. I can see it in his eyes. Then at 8.30pm, I met up with a really good friend of mine at The Curve. He has changed since I saw him (physically). We were talking about relationship and work and it was the first time that I saw him in working attire. His doing great now and I wish him all the best. That night, I watched a ghost movie at Cineleisure -Mati Suri. Oh my gawd! I almost died of boredom. It's like watching a replica of Ju-on, The Ring and The Other in one movie. But at the end there was an underlying message - "It's a sin to commit suicide". So yea.. that was it! Good message, confusing plots. Luckily I didn't paid the movie in dollars. Wednesday night movies at RM7.

Tokyo G @ Sunway Pyramid

I was craving for fusion sushi. I was there before recommended by my friend, Farah. Funnily they have changed their name from Sushi Groove to Tokyo G. I was confused at first but when I look at the interior of the restaurant and the menu, it's still the same. Modern and nice!

Breaky Fashion

10 am, Breakfast with family, relatives & cousins @ d'Cengkih. The restaurant is quite decorative and serves delicious foods but short of staff (what a pity). I had my meehoon soto and sirap limau ais. Hadn't had it for 5 months so you can imagine the excitement of missing Malaysian authentic food. Then there were so many things to talk about. My cousin's wife which is also a friend of mine is a mum to be too (everyone's getting pregnant these days). So can't wait for the baby. They might call it Mat Ferguson after Ferguson the tennis player.
11.30 am, We went to her shop in Uptown -Layla the Walk In Closet (they have fabulous clothes- http://the-walk-in-closet.blogspot.com). My mom hasn't been there yet so she was curious to check the place out. Then I end up modeling for some of her clothes with no make-up or preparations at all and at last got one to keep =) I love the summer collection dresses. Makes me imagine that I'm at the beach again.
1.00 pm, I'm supposed to have a lunch date with my girlfriends but it was moved to 3 ish because of some complicated reasons. So I nap.

3.30 pm, my friend Ili picked me up joined by Alia. We went to Delicious @ Bangsar Village. I had pasta and a fizzy drink (can't recall the name). It was fabulous. We chat & gossip about everyone we know (we were catching up on things, okay.. I'm not that nossy). Later, we went for eyebrow threading (they don't have that in Aussie) and head back to Alia's place. I was suprised that she has 25 cats! Can you imagine that? But the family has a favourite that's kept in the house. The rest are all in the cat house. She calls it Aboy. He is fat and adorable. Reminds me of my late cat Fluffy.

6.30 pm, I was home. Overwhelmed. It was a good Sunday. Hot but I had to get to use to it. I was born there.
8.oo pm, Usual dinner with my parents. I had to make up and juggle between family and friends. They are all important people to me.
9.30 pm, I was out with my other friends and made new ones too. There's a whole lot of new KL out there. It was fun!

That X-citement

Today was something different. It was the first and I've never experienced such a thing. This feeling I would never trade in with anything in the world. I will cherish, love and remember. Life you excite me, you intrigue me and you keep me on my feet. I'm grateful so keep those good stuff coming cause I can't wait for your magic!

Bowling Nite @ Ampang Point

It has been 5 months that I have never touched my own bowling ball and playing it with my bowler friends. At 11pm, July 18th, we were trying to live the old memories. It was funny because everyone had lost touch of their bowling skills and so did I (even though I've played it in Gold Coast but that doesn't count) so you could imagine how bad our alignments were. Gradually, we got our skill back after the 5th game. It was definitely fun and exciting -we played till 3am! I miss this part of my life and this is what makes friendship and happiness bond together best. Also, I get to meet the 5 month old baby Mykael. He is adorable =)

Not bad rusty..

Girls Nite Out @ Pavilion

Awesome nite out with the girls at Pavilion. The place: Coffee Bean -hot chocolate with marshmallows & ice blended soursop. Yuuuummm... I love my gal-pals =)

On Going Surprises..

Yesterday was another mischievous adventure. Me & Farah went to surprise preggie Siti at home -it was so overwhelming. I get to see her preggie tummy and knowing that the baby is coming. Yaaaay! Later we three went to Ikea to have meatballs & chicken wings. I miss Ikea's meatballs -finally halal meat! Then we went shopping at Ikano & The Curve for my personal stuff -I didn't bring anything home k, I just brought back me =) I was also introduced to a Japanese all for RM5 shop. I went crazy shopper mode... haha imagine that! Then I gave my ex and his girlfriend (didn't know she was there) a shock of their life while I wanted to take the bowling ball for Friday night friendly match at his place. And later, Farah, Siti & I left for Secret Recipe. Then something happen which I think it's stupid and I'm tired to even explain -youngster on first love, desperately childish. Overall, I had a good day and I would never trade anything in the world for a priceless look on my friends face =) What a surprise..

p/s: Sorry no pictures for this folks =(

Surprise! Surprise!

Yes, it was definitely a surprise!! I was home and nobody knew about it except one =) That night we celebrated my home welcoming with good companion, good friendship, laughter, happiness & relief. BBQ was the theme of the night. We ate, we gossip & we had ice cream. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful family & friends. I love you guys!! U make me so happy =)

Don't ask what's that..

Franc's Bday Eve Surprise

It was an awesome impromtu birthday surprise. Rodzman baked a chocolate brownie cake which I still think the recipe was suppose to be for a chocolate moist cake (I was napping, haha.. tired la... so many things happen on Monday), Golden Legend for dinner (love the lemon chicken there) & party at the beach. Happy Birthday Franc!!

Sea Breeze

Today was an awesome Sunday. Not too cold, not too windy, beautiful sunlight -just nice! So I took the opportunity to go to the beach and chill. Here are some of the things I did.

First step, roll up pants..

Second, do some tai chi to stretch those muscles..

Then, dip those legs in the water.. cold!!

Play the Teng-teng

And, write my name on the sand =)

New Look?

It's still the same me! Just a different hair color =) Did it on my own -something dramatic happen last night. Finally, got the color. The box says chocolate brown. To me it just looks like shades of orangy-brownish-golden color. Hmmm.. what do you think?

Bruno @ Vmax -Robina Town Center

Today was a wonderful day -sunny but windy (a lil' chilly) and definitely a good day to watch a movie because Bruno is now showing, it's in Vmax (the new age cinema -football stadium like, comfortable & large leather seats, huge & clear resolution screen) and there's cheap fusion sushi at Sushi Bay -the perfect date! So what did I think of Bruno? Hmmm.. Was a fan of Ali G, didn't watch much of Borat to sink in the jokes and Bruno was gay.. it was a shocking! My eyes.. my eyes.. =) I bet it'll definitely be censored in M'sia. Anyway, here are some photos of my today's journey.