Adventure to the pearl of Orient =)

Me & Wanfang finally made it to adventure around penang. A 3 days 2 nights journey(8-10/3/2012). Most of the time was using bus. Penang is a place where public transport are quite good. But, frankly, its still not as good as Singapore. There are space for improvements.

So, first, we take a bus from ipoh to Butterworth then we sit a colourful ferry. Actually, should be say standing as all the chairs are wet due to heavy rain.

Then, the first thing to do when we reached is to find a map as we did not print out any Penang maps.

Asking around for map and a guy told us to go to the blue white building. Guess what, it's a police station =.=

We finally got our map from an information counter of rapid penang at the terminal bus station. Thanks God. After that, we checked in and its time to conquer Penang! :D




The best thing bout Penang is of course the FOOD!

Fried oyster, rojak, asam laksa, char kueh tiaw, hokkien mee, etc.

Think of it, my saliva is dropping already.




2nd day early morning, we woke up and headed to Penang Hill at 7am.

Waiting bus plus the journey took almost an hour to reach there.

The scenery was so beautiful up there. But, too bad we can't see the sunrise. Yet, the air is so refreshing. It was so few people when we go up but a lot when we go downhill.

Actually, I didn't expect it to be so cold and freezing up there in the morning. x~X

Then we visited the pagoda and a lot of temples in Kek Lok Si.

& I tastes hokkien mee. Memang Sedaaap! :D

I heard my friend say the laksa nearby there also nice but too bad didn't have chance to try it. (or maybe we should left it for next time >.^V)


The next best thing bout Penang is shopping & visiting the heritage in Georgetown.

chatime's pearl milk tea. I like~

This model is real human. At first sight, I thought a doll looks so real and pretty with the fair and smooth complexion of her skin. Who knows suddenly I saw her eyes blink. *so scary*

Then we saw change shift time, the manager come and unlock with a key open the glass door and another model went in and lock.

This was taken at a shop sell Tau sa piah when a friend who curi-curi run out from work to bring us around Penang. Cute character. I remember I like to tie my hair like that when small. :P
Great thanks to have such a nice & sincere friend. =)

nice sweet potato fried~ ^^

Actually, we going to hunt for penang's famous kueh tiaw. But, it was closed that day. T~T
so we eat normal dishes with rice. & we tried something special here. ------------------------------------>




The circles. I feel like to sit in the middle and take a photo when small. But this time I go take, I was too big already ended up cover all the circles behind. XD
Time doesn't wait!
Here is the place we hunt for dimsum!------------------------->

After dimsum, we went to find Khoo Kongsi. Actually, it tooks us a lot of time to discover it. Because as we thought it should be a very big area with a lot of old building. But, unexpectedly, the door was so small like a shop lot size and the buildings are surround by the shops so we can't saw it from the outside. It's a nice treasure hunt with me, a map-idiot. Haha.

Due to time constrain, we had to head back after visiting khoo Kongsi.
On the way back to hotel, we saw the St George church, a place in my to-visit list. This was taken in the bus. A church with a very pretty and unique design. ^^


After packing, it's time to go back. UTP, here I come again. >.<

It's time to face tests + assignments + projects.
It was really a memorable and adventurous journey especially when I can read a map now. haha.
& grateful for a friend who borrowed me his camera. Thats why all the photos are so clear. XD

陌生的熟悉人

今天   又遇见了你

却感觉你我之间的距离    越来越远

你    是个陌生人

像是那擦肩而过的路人

你告诉我    一切已经结束了

那属于我的回忆    甚至友情

像是患了失忆症    遗忘了

我放慢脚步

告诉自己不再追随

追随那已变味的回忆

把你的味道除去

却除不去心中对你的思念

想留住你    却摸不着你的影子

你依然是我陌生的熟悉人。。。



《quoted & edited from 恩典》
colorful photo was taken from newspaper. :P

A Saturday morning

Morning world~
It's two weeks since I last exercise.
Sometimes, it's due to rain that had to cancel it;
sometimes, it's due to too hungry so I ate dinner @ 5pm. :P

But, wake up in the morning to jog is the nicest thing to do.
The air is fresh. The wind is nice.
I still remember during my 4months holiday i jogged twice every week in the morning.
The park was full of aunties and uncles.
All are old people with white hair, none are young ones. LOL.
That makes me feel so old. XP

the problem of morning jog is basically - "Can you wake up?"
haha..It's Saturday, the day when there is no class, its normal to sleep longer.
Now, its Sleep vs Exercise.
Both are important to keep us healthy.
So, i must plan my time well..haha.
Looking forward for another morning jog~ ^^

gtg...saturday, it's time to sweep floor and tidy table again. =)

Some quiet time in times of busy-ness

Long time didn't set my hand on my blog already.
Now is the end of week 4 of my 3rd Year 1st sem.
Everything starting to get busy and busier. >~<
Sleep not enough. I feel like I am a panda back. Haha.

Time is always not enough because I didn't have proper management of time I guess.
Nevertheless, I struggles for time to read God's word.
Aim to read Bible everyday is a bit hard for me.
Each time I try but will only last for at most few weeks then I will lost the eagerness.
This time is the longest and I hope will last forever.
So, no matter what, I must have time. Discipline! =)
I even sometimes read till my face in Bible then wake up still continue reading it. :P
& I am very thankful to one of my Bible knowledge teacher for her present for me.
Actually, she gave it to me few years already but now I baru got time read. XP

Spend some time in thinking and I feel like my life is full of complains.
Maybe I have high expectations for everything, even lecturer I also expect them to teach better. XP (students like me very bad hor) :D
Last year, I aim to cut down on gossiping.
and praise God I didn't gossip much already. Only listen.
This year, I will aim to cut down on complaining.
Hope I can do it!
Maybe the only way of not complaining is to not put expectations on others but on myself.

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe - Philippians 2:14-15

This year, I also aim to 'say no' to my favorite - junk food.
This is really a BIG temptation for me.
If you know me well, I can have a whole cupboard of chips. And I can finish it in a glimpse. Haha.
This semester, I am trying hard not to buy chips.
But, once i reached a shop or supermarket, I sure will walk to the keropok shelves.
then, woaaaaa O.O
I want~ but cannot buy! Self-control! T-T

hmmmm..set my aims for this year. Pray that I can reach them. ^.^

You are my all in all

Yes LORD You are my strength.
Tomorrow will be the beginning of my busy lifestyle.
But, I will never let busy take down my time with God.

Bible stated:

For i know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD,

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11

Everyday, every breathe you take in is a blessing from God.
So, everyday, we must be thankful.
A happy life starts from appreciation of what we have.
At least, each night before sleep, think of a thing that God has given to us that day; pray and thank Him.
Because You are my all in all. =)