Long Overdue = Trip to the Awesomesauce Philippines

This entry was suppose to be weeks and weeks ago but I apologize that due to the family commitments, I had to give this a skip. And also since today is the last day of October, I better update something for this month. This entry is specially for u Babs! (note: this is a long post)

 

Day 1 – Touch-down

Journey started around 4am to KLIA, to catch our 7.15am flight. We took Air Asia. We reached Clark Field Airport in Philippines around noon and by the time we reached my cousin bro’s place it was nearly 3pm. It was good to see my cousins family and the two lovely kids (my nephew and niece).

Air Asia

Had lunch, rested a while, then we headed to a nearby mall to do some shopping for the kids. Cousin had to get back to work since it was a Friday. He joined us at night. Came home, had some family time.

 

Day 2 – Typhoon!

Woke up in the morning, got ready, all excited to go for an outing, but….typhoon came! The entire day was raining and

Nephew - Divyesh

there were lots of places flooded. People and workers were all stranded and traffic was stuck for nearly 4 hours (stand still) due to the floods. Horrible day for those affected. Even though we couldn’t do much, we were safe indoors which was much more important. We constantly got calls and SMS from home since CNN was doing a massive coverage on the issue.

So on that day, mum and dad decided to get some massage done. Dad did a foot reflexology and mum did a whole body massage. My sis-in-law called for manicure and pedicure for me but

Niece - Drishaana

unfortunately they were not free. So I ended up playing with my nephew and niece, watching movie and just hanging around in the house. Later my sis-in-law took us to a nearby mall which is famous for DVDs and also all the crystal accessories and other fashionable items. Dad bought 2 sets of jewellery for me and mum and also a bag for me and a suspender for himself.

Later in the evening, we went out to a nearby restaurant for dinner. My cousin wanted to take us to another shop but it was all closed due to the typhoon, so we ended up in some other restaurant. The food was good anyway.

 

 

Day 3 – What is Philippines made of?

It was a Sunday, firstly when we reached; my cousin was very excited that we manage to come on a weekend so that he can spend time with us. But unfortunately due to the heavy storm, all the sites were down and he had to be at work since he is in the communications field, he needs to fix the towers so that mobile phones can be used. So my sis-in-law took us out for a town tour. We visited a famous church and then we took a horse ride around the town. It was fun especially with the kids. On the way we saw so many monuments, statues, beautiful gardens and etc.

Horse Ride

After that, we headed to a mall for a nice lunch and some souvenir shopping. Then we headed to a place called Tandisitas, where they sell more souvenir things which can be bargained and also food and some dog shows are held there. My parents did quite a shopping for the house and themselves too. That’s where I got some bookmark souvenirs for my friends. Done with shopping there, we headed back to the same mall we visited yesterday to buy my ‘Secret Ketupat’ gift.

We the Hulk!

We headed home after all the massive shopping and then had some rest, bathe and refreshed

Bluek!

ourselves. Waited for my bro to get home and then we headed out again to another mall. Bro took us to a place called Toy World. It was somewhat like Toys R Us…but bigger and better. And since Halloween was around the corner, they had all the spooky stuffs lying around. I complaint to dad, why when I was a kid nothing like this was there. Hahahha….he just laughed and said Thank God for that…if not Ill be ‘pokai’ (bankrupt). After looking around awhile, I actually told bro I wanted Taboo, but they only had the cards as the refill version and not the whole set and so I bought Twister. Super Excited.

The kiddos.

For dinner, we went to a Chinese restaurant where they make their own noodles. And while eating you can actually see them make it. It was fun watching them make the noodles. (ill see if I can upload the video). Then as usual we did some walking walking at the mall before heading to another place called the Bonifacio High Street. It was just for a night walk. Great place to hang out.

 

Day 4 – Volcano!!!

Today was indeed an interesting experience. Me, dad, mum and the driver headed to see the Volcano. Bro was working

Boat ride.

and sis-in-law couldn’t come because of the kids. So we headed for it. It was nearly about 1 hour + car ride and through hills and forest. Good sight seeing on the way though. It looked like the village area in Malaysia (the kampong side). Once we reached there, we had to take a boat ride to the island where the volcano is. The boat ride was fun…until it started drizzling. Then we thought, oh god no..we cant make it to the volcano. But the people there were super cool. They said its just rain, not a problem. So once we reached the island, we took a horse ride up the volcano….yes I am saying it rite…its UP THE

My horse, Erica!

VOLCANO on a HORSE! Thank god we bought the Raincoats coz half way riding…it started to pour. So we paused and put on our raincoats and continued the journey. With the raincoat, my bag-pack, one hand holding onto the horse and the other holding the hood from covering my face….oh god…it was indeed a tough task but managed it somehow. Since I was raining, it was muddy and the horse slipped at a few place, but luckily I no one fell. Also there is a technique to it, when it is climbing up, we have to move our body forward so that we balance it. With all those hurdles, we manage to reach the top!

the view

And I must say, the view from the top was mind blowing. All the hurdles crossed were worth it to see the beauty of nature. The volcano was still partially active, as we could see the smoke coming out still and also the water bubbles. On the way down we also saw some hot lavas, which we were warned not to touch. After waiting a while on the top, the rain subsided and I took some shots there. Previous shots were spoilt due to the raindrops on my camera. The sight on the way down was simply beautiful but I couldn’t take any since I was on the horse and both my hands were occupied.

Returning from there was like getting your life back but it was all worth it. The boat ride back was much better this time

mum n her Jollibee!

with no rains. After we reached the shore, we drove back and stopped for lunch at Jollibee. It’s a bigger chain restaurant than McDs. It is a famous fast food restaurant there. For me it was okay, but mum loved it so much.

Once done with lunch, we visited the American Cemetery. One word: BEAUTIFUL. When you walk in there, you sense the calmness and the sorrow. The soldiers, who died fighting for peace, are now laid to rest in real peace. The soldiers’ names are listed on the walls and there are millions of name listed there. The place was well maintained and each and every cross is place perfectly in a straight line.

American Cemetery

It was indeed a great day. We headed back and just chilled out at home. My sis-in-law called the manicure and pedicure lady and so she came to the house and all of us got our nails pampered. It was my first time doing it and I liked the way my nails looked like. We were super tired, so just played around with the kids and headed to bed early.

 

 

Day 5 – Reality Bites!

Woke up, got ready, had breakfast and headed to the Airport and back to Kuala Lumpur. Which means….back to REALITY!

Just a Note

I have abandon my blog for a while. Sorry for that.

As some people knew I went on a short trip to the Philippines. My next entry will be on that….once I have edited all the pics.

Wait for it Babs!!!

Eventful Week = Wonderful Indeed

My last update was on the 15th and that too on something random. It has been a week now since then. Well, I guess after my parents came back *weeeeee…jumps around like a crazy kangaroo* I have been going out so often and heading home late.

Let me update on where I left…hehehe…(Craig Beware!)

It has been quite a while but like I said in my previous entry, I didnt have the picture with me when I had the time to blog. Well, I finally met my high school friend, Jonathan, we have been postponing our meet for a long long time since I got back. So that meeting was great. Its always nice to catch up with friends. First meet, we had a nice chat over so-called-lunch+dinner+tea at Secret Recipe near my place. Thanks to him for driving all the way here. And also for treating me the meal. Our second meet was much longer and much more fun! He took me to a Yong Tau Foo place at Puchong which the food was The Awesome! I enjoyed it so much. And then to Digital Mall, I got my headphones (which is still with him..thanks to the forgetful me!) and then to Sunway Pyramid parking (came off due to no parking), and then lastly to Summit. Everything was nice but like I told him, I hated the rain. But I didnt get wet also….but I just hate it sometimes. Overall, Thanks Jon for the great adventure.

Jon looks Drunk here!

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The following days I guess I was up to my usual task, which includes additional cleaning of the house since Mum wanted the house to be really clean. Haha. So yes, I did some housewife job! Not easy okay! Anyway, last Saturday my parents came back and then there goes, visiting, makan, shopping and on and on. Dad gave out a ‘fulamak‘ sound as soon as he had his WanTanMee, which gave Mum and me a scare. Haih…he and his favourite food. The next day after my parents came back, I as a good daughter, handed Mum the house key and Dad the car key and I went out the whole day with the Jing Bangs!

Dad drove me to Subang and Craig picked me up from there. Then we headed to Mausy’s place for Raya. Had really good food and wonderful company by her nieces and her mum and dad. He parents are such lovely people…so funny. Then as usual clicked as many pics as we could before heading to Nora’s place for another Raya celebration. More friends came and we had a wonderful evening eating, joking, laughing, pranking (Yusof Tayub) hhaha….it is always fun to be with friends. Thanks to Mausy and Munkie for calling me over.

At Mausy's place.

At Munkie's place.

My outing with friends didnt end there that day, I had a dinner invite from Ristina at her place. So after all the eating the entire day, there I go again to another friends house to eat more! Ristina invited Chipsmore and Beatrice (whom are known as my3ladies). Chipsmore made some delicious dessert and of course Ristina cooked some really yummy food. Prawn sambal and vege and fruit salad. Thanks for all the yums both of you! Then again another session of eating, laughing, making fun of each other, sharing stories and not forgetting snapping our reunion pic. It has been 2 years since all 4 of us been together. The last was in 2007. This time coincidently it was on an ‘auspicious’ day (as Chipsmore put it) 20.09.2009!

My3ladies..love them lots!

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And just yesterday, I have been out with the girls once again for a movie and dinner. This time another school friend Chia Ean and our ever loving Chicken joined us. Chicken couldnt stay long but I would like to thank her for coming, I got my top because of her. Haha! Anyway while we were in Pyramid me bumped into other school friends which is Zee Wan, Alyson and then later Chee Foong. The last I met them was in Form 5. Im seeing them after 7 years now. Wow…thats long. Well anyway it was fun talking to them. We watched G-Force. I wonder if even kids would like it! Hmmm…well, anyway Chipsmore enjoyed it. So I am glad. Dinner was at Pelita and the food was simple and yummy. Chit Chat with the girls and later joined by Chee Foong. Pity Ris who had to drop me all the way to KK when she was super tired. Thanks Ris and the other girls for coming along. Glad that they manage to meet Mum too.

High School buddies!

My3ladies!

It was Chee Foong.

Well as of today, I have been home, like a good girl……rite!

Just Wondering….

As I lay on the bed while using my laptop, I was wondering about blogs. And how do people maintain their blogs everyday. For example, the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, he has a blog hosted by BigAdda, and he never fails to update his blog. And that too not short posts but really really long ones indeed.

I wonder, what If a day passes by where nothing interesting or exciting happen in your life. Then you wont have anything to update on…won’t you? Hmmmm….for example, my life! I dont find everyday interesting, some days are just a day. I stay home, do nothing! On those days as for me I just skip blogging. Hehe.

But not all the time I do that, as of instance, I actually have plenty to update on, just that I didnt get the time to be on it and now that I have the time, I dont have the materials (pictures) with me to update.

On another note, I still have Yasmin Ahmad’s blog linked to my blog. I still do check it even though I know she is no more. But I guess I still dont have the heart to delete her off from my blog. Oh well, sometimes its just nice to see her name on the right hand side of my blog, makes me think she is still there somewhere. *wonders*

2 years of wait.

Yesterday was rather an interesting day for me. I plan to meet up with my friends as usual at Subang.

First I met Sharmi for lunch whom I met at 12.10pm and we headed to a vegetarian shop at SS15. It is very likely to see Sharmi eat just vege but this time she did. I guess she is slowly turning to her inner self…the kambing! (the goat). But I must say the food there was really yummy and I got to eat a vege of my favourite which is the four angled beans (kacang botol).

In respect to the Ramadhan month! *no food*

The Kambing and me.

After dropping Sharmi off, I went to Pyramid to meet up with Little Miss Mausy. We were there to watch Imagine That. The movie was nice, funny a little. Overall its okay. I like Kupida, Mapida and Safida. We also tried taking some illegal picture there which didnt turn out well. Oh well!

The best we got!

Anyway I told Mausy that we were meeting up with a mystery person, and I kept Mausy guessing who it was. All she knew was this person is a Muslim. So after the movie we went on to meet our mystery person and it happen to be…………………….jang jang jang!!!

Its MISS FARSHA!!!!

US!

YES!!! Its our every lovely Farsha!!!! Finally after 2 years not meeting her, I saw her yesterday. And like she said too…even though we got a hug from each other, still its not enough. We need to meet up again. I must say that the meeting was rather short and brief. So we didnt get to talk that much. Well I have to plan for another meeting then. This time hopefully Craigy McEggy can make it too!

My day was indeed a pleasant one…despite the antibiotics and painkiller of course! *damn*

Day 4

It has been 4 days since I was down with fever and flu, and today I feel much better, thanks to the Panadol and some flu medicine which I don’t remember the name and also the much REST that I needed.

While being sick, I don’t really have the mood to do anything so I watched 2 movies so far. One was Cinta (recommended by my fren Jon) and another one Wedding Crashers. Both were okay. Nothing I would like to comment about.

I also got to know that my friend Craigy is also not well and also Sharmi is down with food poisoning. Hope they both get well soon too. And for the rest out there, take good care of yourself yah!

Good to rest

From my previous post, I hoped that tmr would be better…but unfortunately the subsequent days were as much hell as the one. So if I were to write about my past 2 days, I think I need approx 10 pages!!! So lets skip it and come to today.

Im at the Condo for the weekend since my bro is down. And also im not feeling too good. Had slight fever and now starting a little runny nose. Damn!

So resting was what  I need and that is what I have been doing today. Went out twice to get lunch and then dinner, besides that I’ve been at home and I’m kinda loving it after all the running arounds for the past few days. Oh yah.. and also my friend Suresh said, I have been a Anjing Giler for the past few days. Hahaha… thats actually in a way true.

Maniac Day

My Life Today :

Morning woke up at 7am, had breakfast at Uncle’s place and drove to Condo to prepare the stuff for baking cupcakes later on and also bathe and get ready to head out. Got ready, went to bank, then to pour petrol then head back to Uncle’s place to fetch my another uncle and my grandma and drive them to UH. Since I was in a hurry to be home early to start baking the cupcakes, I told my uncle to drive. But then he was driving so slow because we had all the time to reach UH by 10. For him, he has the time, as for me I don’t. *get it* Ok fine, he drove 70kmph on the highhway, then the traffic and all we reached UH at about 9.30am. After dropping him off, my grandma wanted to go to bank, yet again, I am rushing but she is not. Ok fine, I drove to Subang went to the bank and then back to KK to drop her off and then drive back to the Condo. By the time I reach the condo it was 10.30am.

Another Uncle called and ask for some letter, so I had to search for it and keep it for him to collect it later. Get changed and start baking my cupcakes. While then talk to mum, chat with friends, and also answer other calls. Wait for the cupcakes to bake and then uncle calls, run down to pass the letter to him and then come up again, cont with the cupcakes and once done while letting it to cool, talk to mum. After that realize it was already 1.30pm, hurry to put the topping for the cupcakes, which then only realize the cream I left in the freezer and it froze. So tried to defrost it but then couldn’t so just left the cupcake as it is. It was a banana cupcake, so it was nice to eat it like that too. Then time was running, so rush to take a bath and get dressed and pack everything and head out. It was 2pm. Wanted to eat McD but then thought I shall save some money so decided to eat at the chinese hawker stall. Which didn’t make much difference because, I ate Wan Tan Mee and 100 plus and that cost me RM4.50 for the food and RM1.90 for the drink so total RM6.40. McD would have cost the same, now with the Ramadhan offer, I think it would have been less.

So anyway, after eating lunch all alone for the first time in the shop, I head to USJ to see my teacher. On the way there were much traffic due to the rain and also its USJ, there is never a time where there is no traffic. Oh well, then after going through so many hurdles, like rain, traffic, missing roads, missing signboards, u-turn and all, I finally found her house and TADAAAA! …. I knocked, no one answered, and I called the home and the grandma answered and said, my teacher went out and also her daughter is sleeping. After much talking and also said I came to gave her something and so can I talk to the daughter, she insisted that she is sleeping. Grandma told me to give to her and that she would pass it to them. So without getting to meet anyone, I passed the cupcakes to her! I felt worst than a trash!!!. After all I went through the whole day trying to make myself get to meet them and this is what I get. And for your information, I already made prior appointment that I would be coming to see her. And she said, no prob, she cant wait to see me. Yah rite!!!!

With all the anger and frustration I drove back while cursing the whole way on the phone with Sharmi. And to make myself feel alittle better, I checked out the Ramadhan Bazaar at KK, not a big one, but they were just setting it up, so not much stuff. So I got myself some onde-onde and fried cempedak. Came home cleaned the entire kitchen, which I left it just because I was running out of time *so called la* and then sat in front of the pc, and spoke to mum about it, she said next time dont waste your time doing for someone not worth giving it to. True also, but I didnt know so…its ok…next time I wont. Besides mum, its Sharmi, Jonathan and Chia Ean whom Im talking to while writing this.

So tired, now within half hour, I have to get ready and head back to Uncle’s house. And later going out for movie with them. Today is really a Maniac Day for me! Hope tmr would be better!

I’m a Chitti!

After cracking my head so long on what I wanted to update on, finally I got it!

It’s about my new nephew, Sharad! He was born on the 16th of July 2009. He is also born in the same year as me, the Ox year! I am already an aunt since my cousin brothers have children years back but this nephew makes it a little special as he is my first cousin sister’s son.

Hope this bundle of joy will give lots of happiness to his parents:  my sis and her husband.

Meeting Up

Once I come back to Msia, I have a list of people that I have to meet up with. But unfortunately this trip hasn’t been that friendly in that matter.

Last Sunday I was at Subang with my aunt and cousins. After going for the book sale in Hartamas, my cousin had to leave to Penang, so I was free for lunch. It was a last minute thing. I called 5 friends for lunch and all were busy and couldn’t make it. *sad case* So now, whatever it is, always plan and inform ahead about meeting up since everyone is not as free as me. (free pun tak guna!)

So the thing is, I would love to meet up with all my Uni-Mates, come up with some place to meet up yeah!