brunch with sis

I was away for 3 years in university. Didn’t have the time to spend with my sister. After graduation, it’s time to work. Less time to spend with her again. Journalists work on weekends. Since today I’m on MC, I brought her out and we had a good makan at ‘Chit Tiao Lor’. Eheheh.

*Siblings are growing up. Once you missed the time to spend with them, you’ll never have the chance again.”

Before

Jawa Mee

Hokkien Mee

Chee Cheong Fun

Pasembur

After

a piece of history

Batu Ferringgi Beach of Penang once upon a time. This is how a film negative looks like in the olden days. =p

house on stilt

Penang

sexy nasi kandar

Oh yes!!

Finally i had this!!

I have been craving for nasi kandar for so long.

Mum didn’t cook rice for dinner but wantan mee.

When you are desperate for something, you’ll get it no matter what.

So I rushed to Pulau Tikus to get this.

You can only get this in Penang, not somewhere else if you want the delicious marvellous taste.

Nasi kandar basah-basah u r mine today!! Tak tahan dahhhhh!

Sedap sehingga menjilat jari yo! Sedap tahap climax!!

*11.30pm - I guess it's because of the nasi kandar i am behaving so high and wild tonight as if i'm on drugs. No wonder some people suddenly tested positive for drugs.*

hanyalah ekspresi

Damai abadi bukannya hakiki, ia hanya satu expresi berbentuk fantasi, takkan menjadi realiti melainkan anda sudah tiada lagi..

mee sotong

Mee Sotong at Esplanade, Penang. RM4 each. 

Magazine Circus, George Town, Penang

Magazine Circus? Ever wonder what is that? Before that, have you ever heard of it? I only knew about it when I was in high school. That time I was helping out with Penang Heritage Trust and involved with Anak-Anak Kota.

I just posted a panorama shot of Magazine Circus at my second blog  http://oce-thephotojournalist.blogspot.com/2012/02/magazine-circus-george-town-penang.html

Click at the link to view the photo and to read on what is it all about. =p

Lim Guan Eng vs Chua Soi Lei

i am going to watch it with other Penangites at Prangin Mall. hahaa. 

I know many people, i mean many many people will watch this live debate.

breakfast

Breakfast at Bangkok Lane this morning. =p

multicultural beautiful Penang

Penang is a very good example of unity, high social awareness, development, green initiative and most importantly a melting pot of multi-culturalism and a diverse society where people regardless of their differences in religion, custom, belief, race, age, gender and political divide come together in whatever occasions. And in these few days, the spirit of Penangites is shown again where we celebrate non-stop festivals from Maulidul Rasul to Chap Goh Meh to Thaipusam and many more.

This is why I am proud being a Penangite. 


We against extremism and racism.

I am made to be muhibbah and i have friends from all kind of backgrounds.

Penang is such a beautiful island. =p

home.. =)

Hi my sexy Penang and hot Malaysia i'm seeing you again. it's so nice to be home.. This is where i belong! =)

I just landed in Penang at 5pm just now and reached home at 8 something. Damn tired. After cleaning up, I’ll go to amma’s house to prepare the Pai Thni Kong celebration.

I feel like I’ve been away for so long although it’s like just half a month. But half a month is really long for me. I missed a lot of things in Penang. But everything happens for a reason la.

You can have the both worlds you know. In life, you need to choose. When you choose, you need to let go something else.  So while you are having something now, you have to sacrifice other things that come along the way. Unless your life is so dull that you don’t have to make any choice.

My journey started from Sunday 15/1/2012. I went to Hong Kong with my dad. Then to Taiwan on Sunday 22/1/2012. My mum, sister, aunty and amma flew there to meet us. Then on 25^th my brother flew there alone to meet us. Funny I know. Everyone like went separately to a same destination. What to do, my mum and brother is working while my sister is schooling.

It’s ok la. as long as we celebrated CNY together overseas. So I consider it as a family trip .

I’m done with travelling this year. I am super broke. It’s time to work, work harder, save and save more money before I fly again next year. I make it to a point that I must travel and get my passport chopped at least once a year from different countries.

Now time to clean up, unpack and pray. House is loaded with things and messy again. Wohooo!

*yes I practice Penang-centrism. =)*

Happy Chinese New Year 2012

*Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam, Penang*

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! This Dragon year will bring us higher to the sky with more success and happiness! HUAT ah!

simple to be happy

 Oh yes I am happy today. Sometimes it’s just so easy to be happy.

I realized I am that kind of people that easily feel satisfied and contented.

What’s so happy about today?

Happiness is when Nathan slept on my bed last night soundly and we missed the concert by Olivia Ong.

Happiness is when I brought Nathan to the hidden delicious Curry Mee in Air Itam where only local know where it is.

Happiness is when I saw the Curry Mee aunties are still around and they smiled at me.

Happiness is when I got to know that my loved one is called for an interview at The Star.

Happiness is when I bargained kao-kao and bought antiques aka unwanted items aka rubbish cheap-cheap at Armenian Street ‘thieves’ market. 

Happiness is when I got updates from Pei Suang.

Happiness is when I got to know that Ai Loon is now working in a newspaper company in Penang! Wohooo!

Now I know why I pokai – food, books, travel, antiques.

*isn't it simple to be happy*

New Year's Eve from Penang Hill

This photo was taken from Penang Hill, the highest hill on the island on New Year's Eve. Shutterbugs were eagerly waiting to snap fireworks from the low land but too bad, as the time reached 12am, the dark thick clouds were covering the entire hill.

oh, Penang state government..

OIK Penang government and municipal council!! U want to develop Penang but keep on demolishing old buildings. Tell me how many heritage buildings have you demolished? Don't talk about buffer zone or whatsoever zone. Whatever old but still functional and preservable buildings shud be protected and not to be sold to developers.

Development is not about more buildings or more highways, but the wellness of its people. It's useless if u have Grade A1 facilities or buildings but Grade F9 citizen and income!! i am so farking pissed off that some buildings are demolished again this week. And in few days time, some trees will be chopped off to widen the roads. Widen the roads can never ease traffic congestion la oik..
My Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, I hope u heard me. I think you do.

You often talk about transparency but you are not transparent enough! Sorry, but i dare the authority to make it public the buildings that they plan to demolish so that the public and NGOs are aware of it. Isn't this part of democracy where the people are consulted and their views taken into account? More citizen participation please.

i hate it and couldn't stand the fact that heritage buildings, nature, people, cultural and the source of income of people being sacrificed in the name of development. Penang pls don't do whatever you like.

TOlong la.. My beloved chief minister, don't forget to listen to the voice of your people.

Development is not destruction or devastation..

morning thought

Task given is a task to be completed. You don't always get a second or final chance. Treasure every single moment. Don't repeat the same mistake. good habit leads to success.

hi Penang

Date: 2/12/2011

Time: 10.56pm

Venue: on the sea, in between Penang Island and Butterwoth.

Penang Island as it is seen from the ferry.

By the way, the photo is meant to be blurry.

remember la..

Remember la, no one is great in the things that they do. So you don’t criticize as if you are a professional. Everyone tries their best to do something which is so alien to them. It’s something new but they try to work on it. You are not that good either.

be humble..

remember la.. 

new day

Date: 14/2/2011

Time: 7.54am

Venue: Penang

Penang Bridge, 21KM, i am coming!

It’s time. about 1 hour from now I will be running on Penang Bridge, a marathon event that will be endorsed by the Malaysia’s Book of Records.

My heart pumping fast just by just looking at the 21km marathon route. Still couldn’t believe that I am running Half Marathon 21km.

This is my first time joining half marathon for any running competition.

I never felt as excited, nervous and anxious as before in any running competition. I couldn’t sleep thinking of the run later.

I must thank Edmund for the inspiration. It’s because of his challenge that I joined Half Marathon. But sadly he can’t join because he is hospitalized for denggi. I will complete the run for him.

The starting time is so crazy. 3am is the starting time. 3am is a sleeping time la aduih. We are givern 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race in order to get a certificate and a finishing medal. 

Someone I know is running blindfolded for a charity. Please donate some money for his noble cause. Click this link to know more http://www.facebook.com/blindfoldmarathon

I bought a Powerbar just nw. . It’s an energy booster. It contains 9g of proein. Uhhh.. that’s high. I need it for my run later. The price is high too. RM9 for something like Cloud 9. What to do.. Wa bo lat ma.

I slept for only 1 hour. Just hope that I wont fall asleep while running.

Oh ye OCE! Go go go!

Im coming Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011. It’s about the heart n mind. C u guys on the bridge. Watch out for the runner with a DSLR!

All the best everyone! 


I am not aiming to be the champion, What I want is to just complete the race in 3 hours.