Thursday, July 30, 2009

July is coming to an end! I must say time really flies! July is really a busy month for me. Tons of stuff to do in a limited time! :( See my packed schedule and you will understand! Haa!

1st - 4th July: KL Holiday Trip

6th - 8th July: IA's Chalet @ Downtown East

13th - 17th July: MSE/SCE Freshmen Orientation 2009

18th onwards: Final theory test preparation, CoE Skit Performance (rehearsals + meetings), Japanese Class, Tuition, FYP trainings, etc

3rd - 5th August: CoE Skit (Rehearsals + Actual Performance)

Wah!~ Schedule really packed!~ and time is very limited because in 2 weeks time, school's opening!!! When school reopens, time to study again and prepare for exams and FYP...

Time management is important now!!!

Monday, July 27, 2009

Angels and Demons

I'm suddenly hooked onto this book! ^_^!!! Haha!~ Bought it during my KL trip but didnt managed to read much until recently and I'm totally hooked onto it! The first part might be a bit of boring, but once u reached the climax, wow! you will hold on to it and not let go! ^^

It makes me want to go read up on those Italian artists' works just to understand more on what each painting means. But then, I've never been in history work so I think it's kind of hard to get myself started! *giggles!* :)

Anyway, I'm gonna get the movie soon to see whether there's any difference in storyline between both the book and the movie. *Whee!* Hopefully there isn't much difference! :) :) :) And there's Tom Hanks in it, so it's definitely a plus plus! ^_^!!! And I heard that the main female lead, Ayelet Zurer is super beautiful! :)

You guys should try out this book! ^_^!!!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Yeah!~ :) :) :) I passed my Final theory test, so now I cant just concentrate on my practical lessons! ^_^!!! Don't think I'll be taking my practical test anytime soon though, heex!~

Thanks for all the luck!~ ^_^!!!

**Especially yours!** :)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

I need a lot of luck today! So just wish me luck and I'll tell you guys the good news (HOPEFULLY!) later, ok? :) :) :)

Monday, July 20, 2009

2 days after camp and I'm still shag!~ But it's all worth it because I enjoyed myself and also get to spend some quality time with my uni dearies! :) :) :) It's great sharing a room with them and squeezing ourselves on the bed, taking turns showering and waking up seeing each others' blur blur look. Getting to know new friends along the way makes the camp all the more meaningful!~

Though it's a 5 days 4 nights camp, I felt that I slept more than any camps that I have been. Maybe I'm joining this camp as a programmer instead of a participant that's why I get to have more time to sleep :)

Picture says a thousand words. Enjoyed!~

5 girls changing into the Programmers shirt in a handicapped toilet o.O

In order to save time, we decided to change together in one toilet so we chose the handicapped toilet because it's bigger :) :) :) *giggles!*

Amazing Race around NTU, different stations masters

I was appointed the Runner for the OG "Todaro" and get to run around the school with them on a Amazing Race. These are the stations that they are supposed to complete a task!~

Lots of 自拍 pictures!~

Uni dearies are the BEST!~ Try a lot of times to get everyone into the pictures, some successful some failed *Lol!*

Surprise Birthday Cake from the uni dearies!~

I was totally taken off guard by them! :) :) :) Sweet 22nd Birthday because of them! *Thank YoU!*

Clubbing Night @ The Arena Clarke Quay

Don't you think they look beautiful and handsome? :) :) :)

**A simple word from you brighten up my day to the fullest!~**

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Camp camp camp!!!

In a few hours time, I'll be away for the long awaited Freshmen Orientation Camp! :) :) :) Quite excited (even though I'm not the freshie)!~ ^_^!!! Busy (still am) packing my super duper big bag, seems like I have lots to bring but just can't fit into my bag...opps..

Anyway, I'll be away for a week so....meanwhile, miss me ok? :) :) :)

Thursday, July 09, 2009

2nd KL Trip Part 3 - Food & Shopping! :) :) :)

Guess what? This entry's gonna be on FOOD!~ :) :) :) Isn't food everyone's favorite? *Yum YUM!* Actually, there wasn't much on the food, because all the food there are great! Cheap and NICE! :) :) :) Have been busy eating, so limited pictures *heeX!*

Express Teppanyaki @ Pavilion KL

After checking in, we're all quite hungry, so hurried to Pavilion to have our so-called lunch. We had their Teppanyaki food. Very simple meal consisting of lots of veggies (as you can see) and one main course. I wouldn't recommended this for non-veggie eater as the green stuff portion is super big (LOLx!). One person costs around RM15-20.

Express Teppanyaki is located in Pavilion KL level B1 Food Republic.

Manhattan Fish Market @ KLCC Suria

I decided to go there to look for Kinokuniya Bookstore (Get bored at night, so need a book to keep me entertained!) and happened to pass by Manhattan. So in we go, sat down and decide to eat the Seafood Patter for 2! I just loved the chispy fish, but someone else prefer the cheesy prawns. The seafood were fresh and hot. But I feel that the calamari rings are not as delicious as what I had in Singapore. Abit too rubbery for me >.<" The butter rice is so-so because I didnt managed to taste the so-called butter rice. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the meal and left with a full stomach! :) :) :) *Fully-charged to shop till dead!*

Just some random pics on the food eaten, I can assure you guys that I definitely eat more than all this! *giggles!* One of the more famous food street in KL is Jalan Alor (just in front of our hotel, 3 minutes walk away). This is a must-go place when in KL because it's all road-side food like grilled string rays (the chilli that comes with it can get easily HOOKED!), BBQ chicken wings, fried oysters. De-li-cioooooooouss!~

Shopping in KL is good if you're there during their Mega Malaysia Sales. Unfortunately, I didnt managed to buy anything (sales only start on the day I'm leaving, *urgh!*). But I managed to get some new clothes and a new tie for my dad! ^_^!! I think it's cool and will look great on him! *wahahahaha!*

Night view of the Twin towers with Suria KLCC! :) Tall and shiny up in the sky! *Beautiful!*

**Did I mention that Suria KLCC is just below the Twin Towers?**

Trying to fit myself into the picture with Twin towers + Suria KLCC. ^_^!!!

While walking back to our hotel, saw this superby view of the towers with the bridge connecting them together with Mandrian Oriental (Besides Marina Square in Singapore) :) Pretty isn't it?

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

2nd KL Trip Part 2 - Radius International Hotel

Yes! I'm back with more stuff on my KL trip. :) :) :) This time it's gonna be on our stay at the hotel!

Radius International Hotel!!! :) :) :)

As our trip is longer this time round, we decide to go for a cheaper rate hotel but the location is still somewhere near Bukit Bintang (we're more familiar with the map there). First on our list is Radius International Hotel! (From HolidayCity.com search engine) After reading through the reviews, I realised that the hotel looks good enough to stay and decide to book through their website.

We got their promotional package deal. For 1 night, we'll be charged for RM170 for a Superior room (twin bed) with the necessary facilities. Buffet breakfast and tax & service charge are also included in. This is considered cheaper than Royale Bintang as the last trip costs us RM218 per night.

On the day of check-in, we were told that the Superior rooms are already out and we're given the Premier Room (King size bed!!!) instead. Initially, we were quite excited because premier rooms are usually more expensive because of the better facilities and it's at a higher level of the hotel. But when we entered the room, it wasn't up to our expectations. The room is not different from a normal Superior room! We're kind of disappointed but lucky the room is clean and tidy and the view is GREAT!~~ :)

The super big bed shared by us! :) :) :)

It's so comfortable that I slept throughout the whole night (hugging my Mr Bean!) **Don't laugh at my sleeping face (I know I look like a pig ^@^)!!!**

View of the hotel from outside :)

The swimming pool (water's so inviting!!!) :)

View of the KL Tower (taller than the Twin Towers) from our Hotel room

View of the KL Tower from our Hotel room
All lights on and sparking in the night! :) *Beautiful!*


The breakfast at the hotel was ok (but personally I still prefer Royale Bintang's) because the variety was quite limited. Simple meal of eggs, puffs and Asian Delights (Nasi Lemak, Fried Rice) and western delights (pancakes, cereal).

Looking very sleepy! Drinking a cup of tea to wake myself up!~ :) :) :)

The location of the hotel is nearer to Pavilion KL and also the KLCC. Throughout the stay, we walked around KL instead of taking their public transport. It's all within walking distance and the weather wasn't that hot, so we decide to save on our transportation fee :) :) :)

Overall, the hotel services are good enough and I think the rates are cheap enough for a short getaway in KL.



Sunday, July 05, 2009

2nd KL Trip Part 1 - Tiger Airways to KL!~

YesH! Finally the long awaited 2nd trip to KL, Malaysia! :) :) :) This time round, we decided to take flight down instead of taking the coach there.

We booked our tickets from Tiger Airways because of their anniversary promotion. Return tickets including airport tax and services costs me SGD50. As compared to the coach services, this is definitely cheaper and you'll be able to reach your destination faster. :) :) :) And I haven't took any plane for a long time and missed the feeling of flying high up in the sky!~ ^_^~~~

I have no idea is the world getting smaller or just that the pilot took a shortcut. I reached KL in around 30 minutes from take-off which is (I mean) super fast. I remember the last time I went Japan and transit in KL, the trip took me around 45 minutes. The plane just leveled for 10 minutes and you will be able to hear the pilot's announcement "Cabin crew prepare for landing" and the air stewardess will hurry and push the trolley back.

Anyway, the flight is from Singapore Changi Airport Budget Terminal to KL International Airport (KLIA) Budget Terminal (LCC). Both Budget Terminals have duty-free shops once you passed the custom and you'll be able to shop for awhile while waiting for your flight. However, the shops are limited as compared to Singapore's T1, T2 and T3.

The bad thing about taking air transport to KL is that you've to travel all the way down to the airport (to and fr0) and this is quite troublesome if you're having a big baggage. You also have to include the transportation cost from the airport to the hotel when you reached KL.The cost of taking taxi from the LCC to our hotel is RM61.60 (that's around SGD25.45) and the whole journey takes around 1.5 hours (The airport is super far from the city!>.<"!) When you're going back to the airport, the taxi you take is different thus, the rate is also different. It will cost you RM70 if you're going to the KLIA, but RM75 if you're going to the LCC (Budget Terminal is further away). The difference in the rates is because the taxi you took from the city is not allowed to take any passengers from the airport back to the city. Passengers are only allowed to take cabs that are under the company registered with the airport.

So overall, the return trip (air tickets + cab fares) cost me around SGD78 which is still considered a bit cheaper than the coach services.

I just love the feeling of looking at the clouds and feeling the turbulence! :) :) :)

Hope you have enjoyed your 1st flight! *LOL!*

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Back in Singapore :) *miss my bed!*

Just came back from my 4D3N KL trip! :) Lots to talk about but gotta need to catch my breath first because these 4 days quite hectic for me. Walked a lot instead of taking public transport (help save the earth and save some transportation fee too :) :) :) ) and didn't get much sleep at night too (kind of noisy from other rooms o.O).

Anyway, beware of H1N1 nowadays. It seems to be getting more serious now :( Wear a mask if you're feeling unwell. You'll get used to having your mouth and nose covered and you'll look kinda cute with the mask. Just like me!~ *heex!*

Come back for more on my KL trip!~