G with one of the 3 cute resident dogs from the hotel

I really like this shot of us. Because i don’t look like me -__-

Anyway, we took a tuktuk to the Old Market after awhile to walk around and rent out bicycles for USD1 for the whole day. So cheap. Anyway, the initial plan was to cycle around Siem Reap, but I canot remember how or why we decided to cycle to Tonle Sap instead. -__-

The start of our cycling journey!!! 30km to and fro.. which is 15km 1 way!! Crazy much!! I haven’t sat on a bicycle for at least 12 years, what more cycle one. So it was such a challenge for me to cycle so far after so many year. Not surprisingly i started off wobbling all the way, like almost toppling over most of the time and shuffling with my feet instead. Also running across the street instead of cycling over it hahahaha..

We dont have a map or idea on where exactly it is. We just ask for direction cycling maybe 70% of the journey on roads like this!! dafuq

When people learn where we were heading, and when we ask ” Tonle Sap, Far?? Near?? ” their face darkens and answer was ” Not soon.. -_-|| ”

Occasionally, we stopped to take some rest. or give some pencils to randoms kids. Or let puppies nomnom you -___-

Finally we reached the jetty of the lake. We knew we are on the right track after plenty of tour buses went that way. Entering the premises cost us about 1-2usd each (forgot). Then we parked our bicycle, was told free. Then here comes the Scambodia stories which you may or may not heard about. Local operators trying to rip off tourist. They tried to charge us USD10 per pax for a 1 hour boat ride or USD15 for 2 hours i think. Honestly, it’s just a dirty lake with some houses.

When we left without taking the boat ride, the operators ask for USD1 from us for parking our bicycle there. We were quite brave thinking back now ahahaha because we just cycle off  :p

There’s plenty of kids running around the area, asking for money from tourist.A series of photos Teong edited pretty much sum up everything.

Is this Real Life? this is how the house/boats looks like on Tonle Sap. Minus the dramatic effect. Loads of rubbish around. I saw a boat tugging a house across the lake with some resident nonchalantly looking back at me

On the way back, we couldnt take the amount of dirt and dust anymore so we decided to improvise as we dont have any mask.

Tada!!

When we finally reached the travel agent to return the bicycle, our tissue was orangey in color. A swipe across the face with out tissue turns it into a different color! and Nostril was so “full” with dirt. -___-

Was sooooo glad at the massage parlour after that i just doze off. Dont know if it’s good massage or im so damn freaking tired. haha! It was well worth it though. Not Tonle Sap but the cycling through local villages and with my friends experiences. You don’t get that in tour packages

If i were to sum up this year in one word, it would be changes.

Believe this year is where people around, including myself make drastic decision and big changes in their life. I believe and live by the motto, change is the only constant in life, so true especially for this year. Friends getting married, friends moving on with their life, career leap, relocation and much more.

As for myself, I decided to quit my job in KL and moved my base back to my dear hometown with has the worse traffic that I could have ever imagine. Probably one of my wisest decision this year. For now, I am enjoying my career. Very fresh, very new, very exciting, schedules are like a roller coaster ride with crazy work hours when nearing dateline but full of flexibility to be independent.

It was such a Fun year for me! For a start, i went to 4 concerts, which is once every quarter  Maroon 5, swooning over ever sexy Adam Levine. Eason Chen and Zee Avi was equally awesome with different feel. Cherry on top of it all was realizing my dream of watching Jacky Cheung!! Undeniably i grew up listening to his songs, naturally i become a fan. Sadly i couldn’t make it to any of his previous musical or concerts and was sooo happy that he made a stop in Malaysia again! He does not disappoint and will definitely be part of the audience for any of his future show in Malaysia. Biggest regret in terms of concerts was not able to attend Jason Mraz’s Asia stops :(((((

Then there was the Hot Air Balloon Festival and Orbing experiences.

Favorite past time for the 2nd half of the year. Red times with Kimmies ^_^

Addiction for 2011 was unmistakable Snowflakes and Chatime. Surely i am not the only one, the first one or the last here.

Earlier in the year, i ticked off another “want to/must do” in my life. Something inspired by this little cute guy here. never had regret

Now that I’ve passed a certain age in life, invitations to weddings are coming by the throngs. This year alone I’ve attended 8 weddings to be exact.. probably this trend will continue for a couple more years, then I’ll start attending baby showers and children’s birthday..haha. Not complaining though, i love to attending weddings, a celebration of love, a good excuse to doll up (^_^) and meeting up with friends and absolutely having some great fun!

From all the weddings, this was one of the most moving. Meeting up with so many of my old pals for the entire day, recreating the ending dance pose from our scout/guides days back in 2000. Most beautiful wedding overall still was Eunice’s wedding in Melbourne. Amazingly perfect!

What is a life journey for me without a splash of travelling involve? I got myself a new camera this year or rather MrSmallface got it for me ^^ Loving it till today, Sis even brought it to Nepal and Mt Everest. talk about journey.

Went to Hanoi, Vietnam for the first time with my family. A first after more than 1o years. Loving the beautiful place, would love to revisit someday!

Then it kinda seems like tradition for me and MrSmallface to go away for our anniversary. Last year in Sabah, this year in Taipei.

Revisited Bali again with some old and new folks, still the same old Bali. Would love to go again, well, I would love to go anywhere anytime again But come on, who can resist Bali ? Still so much left unexplored. I still want to go to the Rock Bar!! Unfortunately previous trip, i was just soo close but still failed :( Must GO!

Short weekend trips

- Hadyai

- Pusing, Perak. Kellis Castle

- Weekend getaway in a bungalow we rented in Taiping. Was suppose to sekeping serendah but they are so booked out, until next year!! Too much! Eventually decided Taiping was a great midpoint to meet for the folks from KL and Penang.

2011 has been good to me. Full of new start, new challenge, new experiences in life. Learn alot, laugh alot, weep alot – probably for movies -_- Grateful I had my family and friends around me for whatever reasons. Grateful I am still able to do what I want (well, most of it)

Come what may 2012. It may or may not be the end of the world, haha, life still goes on until its realized. For me, who live each day to the fullest, Mayan’s prophecy doesn’t matter. whatever happen, happens

My Resolution for the coming year is to stay grateful for what I have, and be more forgiving towards others.

Year 2010 

Year 2009 

Year 2008

Year 2007

Year 2006

Week 30 – Ladycow Birthday

Not sure how does the nickname came about. Sometimes I call her Speng sometimes Ladycow on the blog.

Went to 7atenine for the girl’s birthday. Like this picture of us.

My besties  So happen we are all dressed color coordinated.

I came all the way from Penang and all i get is a chop mohor on my forehead T____T

Photo of the month. Hhahahahaha!

Happy Birthday my dear BFFF! mwahh~ <3

1030AM – Meet up for breakfast at Toh Soon Cafe which in reality means 1130AM to the boys. 3 tables and many more standing around.

12pm – proceed to the heart of Georgetown UNESCO heritage site

Interjunction of Muntri Street, Love Lane and Stewart Lane

Walkabout prewar houses with limestone wall

Behind Kuan Yin Temple

All the way back to muntri street, stopping at Moontree47 for the much needed WATER and rest from all the walking under the mid-day sun!

Mr Ciwawa the main photographer of the day. couldn’t thank him enough for his kind voluntary work

Hi Diana, it has been awhile since you have seen the sun. I’m sorry for neglecting you and I hope you are happy with the additional gadgets. Please be happy and produce a good roll from the weekend ^^

Destination change, vroom all the way to Straits Quay.

Oh well, typical day out. Lovebirds dating, girls chatting, guys gambling and daylight robbery. All in a day.

A compilation of the photos before we disperse at 4pm to go home, freshen up, sleep and overslept,and most importantly dolling up for the hen’s night. Obviously the stag night for the guys which was wayyyyyy boring, haha!!

Dinner at SixtyNine Mansion – was horrible as service was really bad and most of the food are cold when served. Dessert served with ice cream already melted. Disappointing. No doubt its a very nice restaurant but I do not think I will return for the 2nd time.

The Hen’s Entourage for the night

We were quite pissed with the service over at 69 that we went all the way down to UPR for 2nd half of the night. CLing was required to wear the tiara and veil the entire time although she cheated most of the time -_______-

Worried whats in-store for her.

Basically we had prepared several challenges for her to overcome and with each one successfully done, we will record it down in the scrapbook we had prior prepared.

It’s obvious we all had a fantastic night out and mission accomplished in creating a memorable and naughty final night as a single lady.

It was a very happening June and a great way to end the first half of the year. As we enter the 2nd half of 2011, I’m going off on holiday tomorrow (yay!) and with all the uncertainty behind me, i hope the rest of the year would be a blasting good one

Last weekend I attended the most heartfelt and touching wedding I’ve ever been to-date. To quote Sweeheng – A Great wedding would be a understatement to describe it.

*play this video as you scroll down

After talking about this wedding for what seems like forever, a topic that was rarely not talk about in any of our meet ups (which was almost weekly), can’t believe when the day has past and now it’s the beginning of a new chapter for 2 of my dear friends. I’m sorry we are unable to deliver the elephant ride for Angeline as we promise and she has to walk in

Lost for words on how personal and beautiful the entire celebration was. The ambiance for the garden reception was PERFECT. It was a sea of pink, white and crimson against the green garden and sounds of waves with warm sea breeze. When the music starts playing, and the bridesmaids start to walk in 1 by 1, couldn’t help but to be overwhelmed with emotions.

Thank you both for allowing me to share this one important day in your life.

Bird and Birdleg

Mamasan and the girls

A marriage is a promise to help, to give and to take, to share one life together.

To the couple who always have the cutest poses and forever camera sensitive, may your unions bring you love, joy and happiness as unending as the circle of a wedding ring.

Congratulations Rubberduck!

#10 Lake of the Returned Sword, Hanoi –  First ever oversea family trip or anywhere for that matter since I’m 3years ? or something like 20 years! More on that when I finish blogging about bali *if that ever happens -_-|| *

#11 Went back to penang to witness MrSmallFace’s only sibling signing away his bachelorhood and entering into another phase of life. Congrats to Rachel and Ian, wishing you both the very best in life

#12 outing to the Hot Air Ballon show at Putrajaya with the gang It was so crowded and there’s only a few creative balloons that we saw. Ended the weekend in Klang for bak kut teh and realising something that’s I’ve wanted to do for almost 10yrs! woohoo!!

#13 Went back to Penang again! and it’s rained from the highway to penang until the next day. T__T only 1 sunny day in penang.  Pretty Jazz after rolling around the rugs..

Since i’m doing project 52, might as well blog about this week before i procrastinate any further. haha!

#14 Was a week of ups and downs. Mostly very down during the weekday, human can be so selfish and manipulative it’s so scary. Was a very negative weekday and so in dilemma. Hope things will get better :(  Because of that, I’m so glad I have a group of awesome friends ^^ People I can hang out with all day or rather whole weekend, talking nonsense and laughing ourselves silly for hours.  Went shopping and got myself a new blackberry :D Had Japanese food twice, and attempted to eat Snowflakes for dessert twice. Fail one, success 1 after a very healthy walk in the park! hahaha… We ate more than whatever calories we lost from the short walk -______-

Looking forward to the weekend again, but it’s only Monday today……..

Already a few have been teasing me for being a failure -__________-

For the month of February it’s all about love. Love for family, friends and mrsmallface

#7 2nd mega gathering for Colistrian class of 2002 gathering. I missed the first one so it’s officially my first gathering. It’s a headache but successful in the end. So glad so many turn up! Catching was so much fun as I haven’t seen some girls since then. Can’t believe it already been 9 year i left school o_O am i really that old??

#8 Annual Chinese new year lousang for those in KL. Some new addition, some that had moved back to Penang

#9 MrSmallFace birthday cum Valentines Day spend together with all our friends. Best way to escape the commercial trap of V-days. Had so much fun.. but sadly time was short.

Super yummy burger made by MrSmallface hahahaha! First time he cooked anything for me!

Two years and counting, MrSmallFace is still MrSmallface Good job to you! Keep up the good work ya.Looking forward to many years calling you MrSmallFace in my blog instead of other names.

I look so pale here, but I’m NOT!! It him being so tan, cis -__-

My besties turning quarter a century old. Kekekeke~!! Happy birthday dearies!

Visiting CousinTing also means setting my foot at East Malaysia for the first time. Really is cuti cuti Malaysia year for me. If I manage to go Kelantan or Kota Bharu, I would have really done it!! Let’s hope I quickly blog about KK before losing the mojo again…

Finally, this is how we do teambuilding in our company!!

I was very sick on the first day of CNY. I think my body engine overheat due to the mad weather. Worse part of the whole ordeal is i had to miss the morning session of meeting the family and driving around Penang looking for clinic…!!

I still manage to get abit of extra income although I’m sick. Prettiest ang pow packet I’ve seen/received so far in my life. From DivaLisa.

Meeting up friends from high school has been a tradition for me and my group of friends since 2001 ? My goodness, it has been nearly 10 years i’m around these bunch of brats 0__0

Without needing to really inviting or arranging, people will just turn up at the fixed venue yearly.. And since its an all day event, people come and go…and come back again for more if they are in a winning streak

This year was especially fun as everyone was anticipating the first married friend to come over! hahaha.. Can’t wait to get our hands on the ang pow!

and this year was full of surprises as well. ALOT of long lost friends suddenly just turn up and had a really long, good and hearty conversation all night long. It is very rare to have such huge group of people who still comes together once a year without fail.

Although we are all approaching mid twenties, seems like we have not lost our youthfulness at all

I love chinese new year as its time where everyone will be back in Penang and making catching up on the year that past so much easier…

Fore seeing next year would be an even rowdier one as more friends will be back/graduating from oversea…

Right, few months ago (according to the date in photo properties, it says october -_-) we had nothing much to do and had wanted to do something other than eat and mahjong for our weekend. Something to make us sihat!! heheh

Mr.Smallface and Desmond assembling the kites, while me and Speng just play around. The kites are quite cheap. Around RM5 for one i think.

First time flying kite for dear speng, obviously she very enthu over the entire “activity” .

I just ran around clumsily with all my stuff in my bag over my shoulder. And then just sit around watching the guys competing who can fly the kite higher. Boys will always be boys wtf..

We (girls) do what we are good at.. with 2 slr around.. hehehe . One of my favourite and only portrait :)

I borrowed the title of this post from this blog “HERE”. Stumbled across it when i was blog hopping around. Love the pictures and how she lives her life! From the title, its easy to guess that she’s a happy modern day hippie living in a RC with her family..

Ps: I don’t know the name of the park we went. we just carpool car there. I called it layang-layang park. There’s always a lot of kites flying whenever i drive pass. I drive pass also follow GPS, cos i dont know my ways around.