Monday, April 20, 2009

十句话

今天早上, 收到一封非常有意义得电邮. 题目是"只有十句话,我却看了十分钟". 我用了一分钟的时间,就看完了十句,但却让我思考了十分钟. 在此,我希望能大方的分享给大家.

第一句
如果我们之间有1000步的距离
你只要跨出第1步
我就会朝你的方向走其余的999步

第二句
通常愿意留下来跟你争吵的人十分钟
才是真正爱你的人

第三句
付出真心 才会得到真心
却也可能伤得彻底
保持距离 就能保护自己
却也注定永远寂寞

第四句
有时候 不是对方不在乎你
而是你把对方看得太重

第五句
朋友就是把你看透了 
还能喜欢你的人

第六句
就算是believe 中间
也藏了一个lie

第七句
真正的好朋友
并不是在一起就有聊不完的话题
而是在一起 就算不说话
也不会感到尴尬

第八句
没有一百分的另一半
只有五十分的两个人

第九句
为你的难过而快乐的 是敌人
为你的快乐而快乐的 是朋友
为你的难过而难过的 就是那些 该放进心里的人

第十句
冷漠 有时候并不是无情
只是一种避免被伤害的工具

Monday, April 6, 2009

My first F1 Circuit, Sepang Malaysia 2009

It was eleven in the Sunday morning. I was awakened by George to accompany him to F1 racing with 2 free tickets. With mind of dull, I promised him. I was so tired with continuously late work until mid night for past 5 days. Finally, it was completed and I truly hope our efforts will gains something in the project. With this opportunity, I think it was a chance to me to release tension.

Well, it was my first time in F1 race show. I felt a little bit exciting with the race show. Unfortunately, HL’s mother had a small accident while walking down from staircase (I hope she is fine now). It stopped George attends the F1 with me. With no choice, I have to find another partner without wasted the ticket which is worth RM400 each. Heng is a F1 lover. He is the best candidate to be invited, and I “forced” him to drive (haha… devil). It was a smooth journey along the way until we reached to the F1 ticket booth. We need to buy a parking ticket to enter to the car park. It charged us RM50 each, at PA4 (it is the cheapest ticket and it was long in queue). This is my most expensive parking ticket I have never bought before. However, we still have not reached to our destination after came out from the ticket booth. It was jam like hell and we stucked in the congestion in an hour, with just a short distance (less than 1 km). The worst part is we spent RM50 to park our car in the mud land (haha, is it worth with RM50?). We were 30 minutes late to the seat. But, I don’t think we have missed anything since the race car still will pass the same point again and again. Throughout, we still enjoyed the race with extreme “groooooom”. My ears almost penetrated with the tremendous F1 engine’s sound (hehe, we didn’t get any ear plug). Something was disappointed in lap 33. They have to halt the race after raised out the red flag due of the heavy rain. The wet track is not allowed any racer continues the race in high risk, and it ended the race. Errrr, I quite disappointed with that arrangement, but we cannot do much on it.


This event was meant to me to experience the flaming atmosphere with crowed crazy fans. Between, I really enjoyed the moment of the race car past in front of me. For those fans who love F1, now I know why you all were willing to spend such money on it. The feeling of viewing in live is totally different from TV's live show. Nevertheless, I will rather spend the money in other events or other stuff rather than “F1 parking ticket and entrance ticket” (some more with terrible jam..haha).

Tips for the first time visitor ** I saw quite number of cars parked outside from Sepang Circuit. With certain risk, you can save your parking fee if you dare to do it.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Chiang Mai Trip with 2 girls

I have been to Thailand few times. But, nothing can stop me visit to Thailand again because I’m really loved to travel across this country. Once again, I packed myself to another part of Thailand which is located at Northern Thailand, called Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Northern Thailand is a province surrounded by mountains. The wonderful natural environment reserved by the government of Thailand and much of the area still remains unspoiled wilderness.

As usual, we took the Sky Bus, and it is the cheapest way to LCCT. We departed from KL at 9a.m in the morning and arrived at Chiang Mai International airport at around 11a.m. There is one hour time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai. Rilek (a.k.a Lek or Lek-the-candle) is Chloe’s Thai friend where they were met in Australia past few years. He is such a kind and friendly guy to be our “Limo driver” and tours us around the Chiang Mai city.

To avoid too much disturbance from Lek, we hired a driver to fetch us after Lek dropped us at Hostel (Elegant Lanna Guest House - www.elegantlanna.com). Based on our itinerary in day one, we did a half day tour at Wat Prathat Doi Suithep and Chiang Mai old town city. Due to the time constraint, we just went for 2 temples which was Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang. For me, it is good to enough since temples are not the main attraction in Chiang Mai. To complete our trip with the most famous fine dinner in Northern Thai, Lek brought us to Khum Khantoke (cost 350 baht per head). It is a northern cuisine enhanced with cultural show. According to Lek, it is a “must” food for those pioneer visitors.

Day 2 is a full day tour to the most North district of Thailand which is Chiang Rai, Chiang Sean and Mao Sai. It took us 3 hours to destination. In the middle of the way, we had made 2 stops at Mae Kajan Hot Spring and Wat Rongkhun, the White Temple. We were lacked of time to linger around in these two places and just spent an hour to take some photos, then hurried to the next attraction at Golden Triangle (border between Thailand, Burma and Loas). From the jetty, we can ride across the river by long tail boat from Thailand to Laos. It only charges 300 baht for the boat service and another 20 baht for the entrance visa to access a market at Laos (famous whisky with creature). However, we didn’t across the river and detour to the nearest market next to Golden Triangle’s temple. The next stop was Mae Sai Market, where it is the border between Thailand and Burma. We spent less than an hour to stroll around and had our lunch with buffet within the same district. Then, we took another one and half to Karen and Mao Village. It is a living place where the Karen Tribe (long neck lady) is stayed. We met another 2 tribes called Arca(black teeth) and Mao (big ear tribe) as well. Based of the information of Lek, this is not the actual living place of them, but built by government as a tourism area, to help them to survive by selling some handcraft and local made products, as well as preserving the origins of the culture. It took another 3 hours to go back to Chiang Rai town. It was an inflexible, stretched and tired trip to me. Yet, we still continue to walk at the Night Baazar near our hostel until 11pm.

Day 3 is stated on Sunday. Lek sacrificed his rest time by touring us to Doi Inthanon National Park, where it is the highest mountain located in Thailand. It is also known as the roof of Thailand. The journey took us around 2 hours from Chiang Mai city. The first spot we were reached is Doi Inthanon. It was a sunny day, but cold and windy when we arrived. The main attraction of this place is colorful flowers and modern temples. The flowers were blooming along the main road until the hill of temples. The excellent weather made us continuously snapping the pictures. The next spot was the Peak point of the mountain. It is not hard to reach to the highest point of the mountain, but 5 minutes walking step only. The peak point stands opposite from the military centre, and you will see some radar established end of the road. After the photo session the peak point, we drove the car down to the national bird park for bird watching. It took us less than an hour to complete the circle. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any bird neither sound (LOL). However, It was a relax's stroll, and we did to discover nature with a leisurely pace. We spent our lunch on top of mountain and went back to Chiang Mai City at around 2pm. I feel regrettable to miss some other attraction areas, especially Wachiratharn Waterfall due of the time constraint. We walked around at The Airport Centre (Shopping Mall) after Lek had left us. Then, we went to the walking street at 5pm (the market’s stall is opened at 5pm). It is an amazing night market I have never seen. It is huge, crowded and assorted. Unbelievable, we spent 5 hours just walk around stall by stall. Surely, I wouldn’t miss to buy some gifts and taste their local foods. We went back to hostel at 10p.m, something crazy happened after showered, we decided to go back to walking street again and stayed there untill mid night. God! We love that place and we were unable to visit every stall (we spent total of 6-7 hours just a night market!). Ended up, I was over tired and nap while doing foot massage.

Day 4, after had the breakfast, we carried on our time to Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. There are 4 main trails inside the park. However, we didn’t go to visit every trail. Eventually, we just focused to 3 main attractions which are a glass house, Australia Garden and White Flower Garden. We spent 3 hours to stroll around the park before next location, Chiang Mai Zoo. This Zoo is as ordinary as other zoos that I had visited before. The special of this zoo is consisted of Panda (extra 300 baht for entrance fee) and Koala. Besides, the land size of the zoo is even bigger than other zoo. Initially, we planned to visit by our foot. After certain miles, we found it is impossible without taking the bus from one to another station (2km-3km). The bus fee is charged 20 baht only. After an exhausted sunny walk, we move ourselves to another attraction in Chaing Mai called Royal Flora Ratchaphruek. SHIT! I didn’t prepare my homework well. It is closed on every Monday. With no choice, we requested the guide to allow us to take some photos in the front gate. We go back disappointed but still enjoyed the moment of photo shooting. It was the last night for us. Lek, our great friend cum part time tour guide, brought us to a special place for dinner. He brought his pretty wife along (he told us he has married a fat wife, but he lied on us), and we bought them the dinner as farewell event. This is a remarkable restaurant near the side of the river called Riverside (http://www.theriversidechiangmai.com/). The food was so great with the reasonable bill (795 baht for five persons). After the dinner, Lek brought us to another famous dessert shop called MONT. I have ordered a glass of Pink Milk which is the significance drink here. Well, it was the last day in Chiang Mai. Definitely, we wouldn’t missed out relax activity with massage. We did an aromatic body oil massage (300 baht). It was so great and my muscle was totally released after a proper kneaded.

Last day, we walked around at the market with a delicious breakfast. After that, we started to pack up our luggage. It was a time to say bye-bye.
About this trip, it was a trip consists of 2 girls and a guy. I always afraid emotional issues happened on girl while traveling. However, they didn’t make any trouble and contributed lots of fun along the journey. Perhaps, it is a pleased to my next trip’s partner. Secondly, I wish to "THANKS*100" to Lek, our beautiful Lily Candle, willing to spend his valuable time with us, fetched us and treated us as well. It was my first time to meet him. But, he is so passion, initiative and friendly to be our friend. I don't know how to compensate you unless you come to visit Malaysia next time. Please do it, okay!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Dylan, my beloved nephew

God! He is so cute, little, and adorable. These are the photos on first 2 days.
Day 1: grandmum, a smile from heart ; Jennifer, the great mum ; Dylan in the care room


Day 1: different faces expression of Dylan


Day 2 : sweet home baby, irresistible smile with mata sepet (single eye-lids)

Friday, March 13, 2009

New life with new Baby

Finally, nine months have gone. Jennifer, Sister-in-Law has born a baby boy today. It is considered a delightful news to my family. Both of them are safe. New member has added in Yap family’s tree. And, I am upgraded to another level so called “Uncle” (OMG ~ such an old title). It was a busy night to me to help my brother to set up all the infant’s equipment. Tired but feel happy. I miss my nephew so much and expect to see him again on the next day.

This picture was snapped after few minutes from mother's belly. His name is called Dylan.