Chinese Lunar New Year just rocks so much
i cannot describe the excitement in me
but then
its a once a year family get-together occasion
and we should treasure it even more
happy chinese new year to all :)

ps: gonna be back with a tonne of photos

Just a few days ago, on 19 Dec 2009, we had our long planned mini ARS Christmas Gathering Party on the roll. Haha. It was a free and easy gathering, with the current batch of ARS and the previous batch. Staffs were there too, like Evelyn and Rosalind. We (Sean, Mel, Jon and me) reached Ulu Pandan Campus at around 5 plus in the evening to get things done. Put on the decorations that we bought and arranged everything getting ready for people to come in. The food came in time and somehow like too much for us. Haha. So, we started to have our dinner, socialising with people, from previous batch like Aaron and Alvin, and of course to catch up with each others life.

We got each others a Christmas Hat which is cool to wear on. And after which, we had a small games, entertaining ourselves. The day ended tired, but a fulfilling one. Lets see the picture galore.

We had a great time together. Most memorable was still the part when we (Sean, Mel, Jonathan and me) working together. Meeting up at town to find stuffs for the decorations, and the huge efforts from them that makes this possible. After working together, we felt much bonded, and of course we know each others better in that sense that we worked as a team. =) I had a great experience working with them. Hope that there are more opportunities in the future, which I guess, will be alot of it.

Last of all, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 2009 and a Happy New Year 2009. Have a booms one! =)

Monday are never blues. This is actually true. In actual fact, I am having Friday Blues instead. Monday got no classes for me, so it was just so weird. But anyway, 05.10.09, it was our dinner date which was planned long ago. Its a dinner date and a small celebration for October babies again. Cos Felix on 04.10, while Gracebaby 18.10 and mine on 12.10. So we are all the evens October babies! So I managed to rush down to school to meet them. It was a long journey whereby I came back from Malaysia. Initially, I should be early, because I was stucked in the TUAS CHECKPOINT for like 1 hour! And I missed my bus! Damn. I am very angry with the efficiency there. What there about efficiency. And so many tourists! Just jammed the whole checkpoint. Alryte, don wanna talk about it anymore. Okay, we met at the bus stop of SIM. Gillian, Grace and Mok. Then we headed over the over head bridge and met up with Felix. Then decided to cab to Far East. Because our Felix got a hair cut appointment. Kinda rush. It was a total make over session for Felix. His hair needed to change. AND after the make over, Gillian was like a mad lady who saw her favourite IDOL! HAHA! You cannot imagine. What we did was like making loud shouts in the saloon. Everyone was looking at us, wondering what had actually happened. Its so fun and mad. Weehee!

So, let you take a look at Felix’s new hairstyle. Actually by right, Felix should have cut this style! Rather than that ah beng style, with one milk fringe.

Isnt it a 180 degrees change?! Much better! And Gillian is loving it!

HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So we headed for TIMBRE! On the way, we took a couple of pictures! We decided on Timbre @ the Art House! So nice! We took train till City Hall and walked to there, whereby Raffles Place Station is much nearer. On the way, with all the WORRRR, etc, which made GBB mad! HAHA! We also jumped infront of the Parliament! LOL!

It was my first time to Timbre and I never gonna regret going there! I love the night scene so hell much! Its just a perfect place to chill out! Not hot at all, and the AMBIENCE was definitely great! So, GBB’s camera came into play! Continuos shots was the function of GBB camera! HAHA!

SO FUN! And we did many great group shots too! TOTAL NICE!

It was definitely a great night! With them, no worries, no nothing, just pure fun. Thanks people for being with us. And thanks Mok for making a photo frame for us! So nice. A mark of our memories. Anyway, that night was really mad, cos everyone was just spouting nonsense! :P and all the BOOMS! HAHA!

Thanks Mok. And all. <3

Chinese New Year 2009 was another special one. Although, as we are growing up year by year, I realised our heart has never grow old at all. We were so called “so childish” still. However, the question is “Who Cares”, as long as we are happy and enjoyed ourselves in this once in a year Chinese festival. Frankly, I love Chinese New Year alot. Reason is being so simple, because I can celebrate it with my beloved family and relatives. Especially with my bunch of cousins. Every year, we planned for our own activities, we made it fun and memorable. This year alone, I can conclude that its really as fun and memorable, and added few significant “specials” to it.

Photos taken during the six days back in Tapah can only be showed the partials. Our insanity made us took more than 1,000 shots. As such, thanks to photoscap for making my task easier here. For more photos, please kindly visit my facebook albums. Have uploaded them in separate 4 albums.

The first few days in Tapah was a great one. Our family was the first one to reach. Chinese New Year eve was good too. We got our reunion dinner in buffet style, with mix of curries, bee hoon, rice, roti prata, tosai, and few dishes plus fruits. Overall, the atmosphere went so noisy with laughter, joys, voices of children, chatting.  At a moment, I felt happiness and I smiled to myself. The long waited reunion dinner thus ended in just a blink, taking away with me were the memories and the big fat tummy.

First day of the Chinese New Year… I woke up somehow late, and thus it went so rushed. Uncle Jeff and family reached Tapah early morning. We went for breakfast together at a small outlet run by muslims. Unforgettably, their Nasi Lemak…was great! Now I am craving for it after mentioning it. Then we went photo shooting again. Took with sister and brother, cousin Michelle and mum.

So I just let the pictures tell the story. I know I looked gay, no need to mention on that still. This year, my cousin Seng, came back home with his newly wedded wife, Misah. He has converted to a muslim with a new name, Mohd Sofian bin Abdullah. That was a long family story. Importantly, our family has accepted the fact now. Everything went fine and merry. Well, actually his wife not bad too. Friendly and cheerful. And below is the photo taken during the dinner:

During that afternoon, we get ourselves changed for a water activity at her Kampung. It was a very nice river leading to the water fall – 7th Miles Waterfall (Way to Cameron Highlands).  (Kampung Baru Sg Woh). We got ourselves a great time there, water was cold, Daddy was playing like a kid (he says it reminds him of his childhood). Haha. Of course, photo shooting is a must. After which, we went wet and mad. After which, we had a great tea time ("cukur sayur" – deep fried flour dough with beansprout, chive and big onions, and jugs of iced cool syrup water by her parents.) Its terribly nice. Although its made with simple ingredients, the taste was unique.

And so. We had a dinner at HOU YI LOU RESTAURANT opened by my cousin. Please visit http://foodbin.blogspot.com/ for more details or click on the link above for that entry and photos of the delicious dishes. One thing lured my attention, everyone had their smiles on their face after the dinner. Great dishes, and great people. So lively, somehow, hope that time freezes. Don know why, I love to have meal with family and relatives, because the feelings is so different and special. Warmth and happiness. =)

On the second day of the festive season, we went around gambling (of course) and went around for photo shooting. Somehow, we went “Super Model” shooting session. And thus, the photos compiled. And not to forget those funny and crazy poses. I really admired ourselves. Somehow, you might think we are insane, but its really damn fun. Moreover, that day, Miss Teluk Intan (Our Teluk Intan cousin, Iris) joined us. Everything went havoc with her camera shooting like nobody’s business. And so, let you got a taste of our photoshoot skill:

   During evening, we had our dinner at our Big Aunt’s house. Home made dishes, delicious too. =) And got a chatting session with my aunts and grandma. Then, photo shoot again. Well, really pure photo shoot. Ended up everyone was laughing loudly because of many funny actions. And now, the hall of fame:

Night time was great too. We had supper! In search for my Maggie Goreng that night. Maggie Goreng plus teh tarik besar, perfect match, heavenly. =)

Third day. We headed to Ipoh for shopping session. Sister got her boyfriend a Guess watch. What a rich lady. I wish if I got a girl friend, buying me a Guess Watch…how good would that be? Haha. I am dreaming, Ya… Haha. Then we headed to Parkson for Starbucks! The thing that cant live without! Haha. And we had our lunch at GUO CHENG BEER HOUSE. Nice one, although we are not for beer. But the most significant were the sotong and mee with fried squid. Nice! =)

The day was tiring, but fulfilling. Mum treated the family a dinner at Restoran Tonny at night (opened by my uncle). Please visit http://foodbin.blogspot.com/ for details and photos again. At night, we went to Cyber cafe for LAN games. Haha. And headed for  supper again with Roti Tisu and Roti Bom. Haha. Nice one. Putting on significant weight. =P

And so, it went so merry go around. Fourth day, we headed back to Johor Bahru once again. We are back home, ready for another round of war. Fighting for our goals, achieving our new missions for the year. On one note, hope that the economy will turn well this year (which is unlikely), and glad that Daddy’s business is on a forecasted green lane at least till this July. New plans for the year too. And now, I am back to face my buddies (notes). Charge ah!

   With one last paragraph, somehow I felt so fortunate to be in this family. It gave me sense of family warmth, happiness and care. Theres really nothing to complain about it. I love them, my family members and relatives. Soon, we gonna meet again. Lets live our new year with hope, achievements and cheers. Jia you la, 2009!

It is a great great Saturday. It has been a long time since I really go out for gatherings for the full whole day. Well, its tiring and exhausting, but it is also meaningful and a fulfilling one. Went to Mama Anggia place for Hari Raya gathering and then movie with YJR in the evening.

Busying slacking and preparing at home in the morning. Headed to Bukit Batok MRT station to meet our dearest hot babe Yanling. And the so called hot hunk and the babe happily travelled to Anggia’s house. With a great scout like me around, you will never get lost. With tiny little bit of effort, we found the place! Haha.

We reached quite early at around two. The hot babe Yanling was so shy. Anyways, the kuehs and cookies are so nice. Wished that I can eat more, but then it will be very heaty. Soon, our Jasmine and Farina (the kecik) appeared. We started to lunch and Shawn came by with his girlfriend, Lily. Pai seh, I think the way I blog seems quite boring and monotone. =)

Well, there are alot of memories with these bunch of people. Although Shiyi and Mark wasnt there, we had a great time together, laughing and always remembering the phrase: "The longer the better". The food was great. Thank you Anggia Mama for the Raya treat. Intended to leave early, however ended up waiting for our pretty Sutati to come. Haha. Sorry ar, Sutati, for leaving so fast. Took a couple of pictures before we left. Haha. So fun. Love taking pictures. Once again, wishing all Muslims a "Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri".

Headed to hot babe Yanling’s house. Managed to play with her cutie doggy, the Muffin! And really, he is damn damn cute. And glad that he likes me more than his owner, the hot babe. It really looks like a soft toy. I like him doing a run about around me…so adorable. Got licked when I carried him, you see, how much he likes me. Haha. Just cannot be described. Think will see him often, cos I think he should be sleeping soundly at that corner. And, I think he will be dreaming of me instead of his hot babe owner. Haha. No la, joking la, he still loves his owner.

Nearly late, which we are in fact late for the movie. This is because we are taking photos with Muffin before we left Yanling’s place. Haha. Funny us. On the way, was competing Bomberman Land with our PSP, so funny. Like little kiddies. Met up with Jie Xin and Fenglin outside GV Jurong Point. Haha. Luckily the show has not started early. Haha. And soon, the movie titled: "CONNECTED!" began. Its is a nice show by Louis Koo and Barbie Xu, I at first thought that it is not going to be a nice show, but I was terribly wrong. Its really nice. Funny and exciting. Although it does not happens in our normal life, but some abnormal stuffs will brighten our life up. If you are deciding on which screen to watch, try this. You will never regret. If theres a cantonese version, I think it will be perfect.

After the movie, as per normal, went chilling and chatting. Intended to eat at KFC. However, it was extremely crowded. So ended up at MacDonalds instead. Chat and laugh like nobody business once again. How I wish we can continue to chat all the way and no need to work and do other things. How great that can be. But we must still move on and on. Headed home at around 10.30 pm.

Its a beautiful Saturday. Even the hot babe thinks so, cos theres a hot hunk around. Gee. Nights world!