After what happened early this morning, I'm starting to doubt the phrase. In movies, fairytales and novels, the guy and girl always get back together again in the end. But in reality, how many couples are there that share the same ending?
Whether online gaming or in real life, when a person falls in love, they put their whole heart into it. But when it comes to breaking up, it sometimes can become brutal. Sure it's easy to say for a couple to break up, but doing it is a whole different matter. Once done, what's left is sadness, anger, frustration and regret.
If they knew things would turn out this way, why did they fall in love in the first place? What made them become attracted to each other in the beginning? Does their sweet memories worth anything at all to keep the relationship? And do they know how badly the break up affects those who care for them? Why is it so hard to find the one for you? And even harder to maintain the relationship? But to break up is just so easy in a matter of minutes? What does it take to keep the relationship from falling apart?
Definitely, I don't have the answers to those questions for I've never really fallen in love before. I guess happily ever after does belong only in the world of fiction and fantasy. Even from a bystander's point of view, seeing your friends end their relationship in such a way, not being able to talk them out of it or do anything to help at all. Sometimes makes you feel useless, especially when they're made for each other. That's how I felt and it's horrible.
To those who knows who I'm talking about, the damage has already been done, and there's little chance of even turning back. But know this, no matter what happens, I'll always be your friend.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Like Ecstasy...?
I have to confess. Recently I've started playing an online game and got addicted to it. The name, Highstreet 5. It's actually a casual game that requires your eye-finger coordination and response. It's fairly simple, all you need are the directional keys, space bar, numerical kes and sometimes the F keys.
The method? You just have to make sure your character do not miss a step while dancing to a particular song. The F keys allows you to use items that you have assigned while the numerical keys allows your character to perform stunts which uses a certain amount of vitality (which can be replenished while dancing). To get a better idea on how to play the game, it's advisable to go to the official website www.highstreet5.com to learn the gameplay method. Sadly, the game is only open to Malaysia, Singapore and Phillipines. But, I still had much fun playing it everyday. (^^)
The method? You just have to make sure your character do not miss a step while dancing to a particular song. The F keys allows you to use items that you have assigned while the numerical keys allows your character to perform stunts which uses a certain amount of vitality (which can be replenished while dancing). To get a better idea on how to play the game, it's advisable to go to the official website www.highstreet5.com to learn the gameplay method. Sadly, the game is only open to Malaysia, Singapore and Phillipines. But, I still had much fun playing it everyday. (^^)
Saturday, November 8, 2008
My stay in the highlands
Date: 12th and 13th July 2008
Event: 2D1N Club Assembly at Cameron Highlands
The First Day...
The members who took part in the event were Calvin, Jacqueline, Kevit, Amanda, Dinesh, Jamie (though retired from Rotaract but you'll always be a part of us ^^ ) and myself. We met up at the Sungai Buloh rest stop as we're travelling in 2 cars to Cameron Highlands in the morning to have a short breakfast. After that, we started on our way to the destination.
Well, it obviously took quite a while to Cameron Highlands. But we've finally reached our accomodation which is the Carnation Apartment at Tanah Rata. My opinion, it's an ok place to stay. There's a tv, 2 shower rooms, 3 bedrooms, electricity and water. But there's no appliances and fridge in the kitchen. So we've got to bring a toaster and a big loaf of bread for breakfast and supper with tuna and garlic butter spreads. We've definitely enjoyed our stay there (^^).
Before reaching our destination, we had lunch at a chinese shop before Tanah Rata. It's located opposite the Cactus Valley. For dessert, we went to a nearby cafe named Strawberry Moment. Everything on sale inside has something to do with strawberries. I've got to admit. The food there is sweet like heaven (^^). I'd love to go there again if I have the chance.
Once we've settled down in our rented accomodation, we set off to a newly established branch of the BOH tea plantation site located at Sungai Palas. We had our choice of teas available there and pizzas. Since I'm not a tea type person, I had hot chocolate instead. The weather in Cameron Highlands is cool and the atmosphere is calming. When we're at the tea plantation, we went into photo-crazy mode. Even I don't know how much photos we took there. While we're there, Kevit, Jacqueline, Calvin, Amanda and myself took a short trip to see how the tea leaves were processed (of course none of the machinery was functioning). Be warned that the road leading in and out of the tea plantation is very narrow (You're practically at the side of the hill). So better press your car horn at every bend and listen for any car horn sounds from the other direction.
After that, we planned to stop by the The Old Smoke House as Calvin said that the scones there were nice. But by the time we reached there, we've missed the tea time and they're already serving dinner. To tell the truth, none of us liked the place. I personally don't like it for 2 reasons, the food is quite pricey and the attitude problem (if you're not loaded with cash, they wouldn't entertain you at all. So might as well turn around from there).
We went back to the apartment to have our club assembly to discuss the future direction of the club. As for dinner, we had steamboat (^^) near Brinchang. Surprisingly, there's a lot of steamboat restaurants (You'll find one at every corner). We were all wearing our sweaters to keep warm in the cool night air. But I was the only one who took mine off during our steamboat session as obviously I felt warm.
After that, we went back to the apartment to have a bit of fun with UNO, Happy Family and Snap. Of course it got a bit of adrenaline running for some of the games we've improvised from the cards available (it's called Heart Attack). We also had a bit of a mix of orange juice and a certain alcoholic drink (mom's gonna kill me once she reads this). I definitely don't dare to take much due to personal reasons. As for supper we had toasted bread with tuna and garlic butter spread. Some of us actually stayed up till 3 or 4am playing cards. I had to sleep by 2.30am as I can't stand to keep myself awake any longer.
Strawberry Ice Baby, am I really that innocent?
I would let you have a taste, but...
I was initially pointing at the strawberry mousse cake (the one shaped like a heart)
The parents and their "happy sunflower" children
We look like the ambassador for Strawberry Moment (^^)
Need I say more?
Posing with Mother Nature at the background
We're supposed to look like the "lepak" gang
The "V" formation pose
Even tree stumps are not spared from pictures
A group photo
Posing with the tea plantation as background
Errm...No comments
You don't mess with this family
I'm armed (with an umbrella) and dangerous. So don't mess with me
Steamboat for dinner (Is Calvin dissapointed with the mushrooms?)
The president and his board members
Posing with the beautiful hydrangea flowers
Posing again with the birds of paradise flowers
The flowers above was the main reason we were posing there (^^)
I don't think they're really edible
Event: 2D1N Club Assembly at Cameron Highlands
The First Day...
The members who took part in the event were Calvin, Jacqueline, Kevit, Amanda, Dinesh, Jamie (though retired from Rotaract but you'll always be a part of us ^^ ) and myself. We met up at the Sungai Buloh rest stop as we're travelling in 2 cars to Cameron Highlands in the morning to have a short breakfast. After that, we started on our way to the destination.
Well, it obviously took quite a while to Cameron Highlands. But we've finally reached our accomodation which is the Carnation Apartment at Tanah Rata. My opinion, it's an ok place to stay. There's a tv, 2 shower rooms, 3 bedrooms, electricity and water. But there's no appliances and fridge in the kitchen. So we've got to bring a toaster and a big loaf of bread for breakfast and supper with tuna and garlic butter spreads. We've definitely enjoyed our stay there (^^).
Before reaching our destination, we had lunch at a chinese shop before Tanah Rata. It's located opposite the Cactus Valley. For dessert, we went to a nearby cafe named Strawberry Moment. Everything on sale inside has something to do with strawberries. I've got to admit. The food there is sweet like heaven (^^). I'd love to go there again if I have the chance.
Once we've settled down in our rented accomodation, we set off to a newly established branch of the BOH tea plantation site located at Sungai Palas. We had our choice of teas available there and pizzas. Since I'm not a tea type person, I had hot chocolate instead. The weather in Cameron Highlands is cool and the atmosphere is calming. When we're at the tea plantation, we went into photo-crazy mode. Even I don't know how much photos we took there. While we're there, Kevit, Jacqueline, Calvin, Amanda and myself took a short trip to see how the tea leaves were processed (of course none of the machinery was functioning). Be warned that the road leading in and out of the tea plantation is very narrow (You're practically at the side of the hill). So better press your car horn at every bend and listen for any car horn sounds from the other direction.
After that, we planned to stop by the The Old Smoke House as Calvin said that the scones there were nice. But by the time we reached there, we've missed the tea time and they're already serving dinner. To tell the truth, none of us liked the place. I personally don't like it for 2 reasons, the food is quite pricey and the attitude problem (if you're not loaded with cash, they wouldn't entertain you at all. So might as well turn around from there).
We went back to the apartment to have our club assembly to discuss the future direction of the club. As for dinner, we had steamboat (^^) near Brinchang. Surprisingly, there's a lot of steamboat restaurants (You'll find one at every corner). We were all wearing our sweaters to keep warm in the cool night air. But I was the only one who took mine off during our steamboat session as obviously I felt warm.
After that, we went back to the apartment to have a bit of fun with UNO, Happy Family and Snap. Of course it got a bit of adrenaline running for some of the games we've improvised from the cards available (it's called Heart Attack). We also had a bit of a mix of orange juice and a certain alcoholic drink (mom's gonna kill me once she reads this). I definitely don't dare to take much due to personal reasons. As for supper we had toasted bread with tuna and garlic butter spread. Some of us actually stayed up till 3 or 4am playing cards. I had to sleep by 2.30am as I can't stand to keep myself awake any longer.
The Second Day...
For one who slept so late, I actually woke up around 8am to freshen up myself and prepared my own breakfast. We packed up and left around 11am whereas Jamie and Dinesh left earlier. We did a bit of shopping at the day market located in Brinchang before heading back. We had lunch at the same chinese shop again. Then went to the Cactus Valley (after some coercing and bugging from our side so that Calvin agreed to go). When we're at the Cactus Valley, we went into photo-crazy mode again. Taking pictures at every chance that we can get (^^"). Of course we didn't keep count on the number of pictures taken but we've enjoyed it anyway.
After that, we had to drop Amanda off as she's meeting up with her family at Cameron Highlands ans then continued our way downhill. Sadly, yours truly here can't handle with the twisting and turning road leading downhill. I have to practically force myself to fall asleep so I won't end up barfing in Calvin's car. Until we're halfway down near Whisper Falls, Calvin stopped for a while for Kevit to buy a necklace from the local natives there. That's when I finally can't hold it anymore and emptied the contents into a plastic bag. And disposed it on the roadside so that nobody would get uncomfortable about it. After that, I actually felt relieved and fell asleep till we're back on the highway home again (^^). Well, it definitely was a fun trip for me although it didn't end in a happy note for me (^^").
Jacqueline and me making a funny face...lol
Strawberry Ice Baby, am I really that innocent?
I would let you have a taste, but...
I was initially pointing at the strawberry mousse cake (the one shaped like a heart)
The parents and their "happy sunflower" children
We look like the ambassador for Strawberry Moment (^^)
Need I say more?
Why is there a gap? (--")
Posing with Mother Nature at the background
We're supposed to look like the "lepak" gang
The "V" formation pose
Posing by the railings
Even tree stumps are not spared from pictures
Enjoying tea, hot chocolate and pizzas in BOH tea plantaion
A group photo
Posing with the tea plantation as background
Errm...No comments
You don't mess with this family
I'm armed (with an umbrella) and dangerous. So don't mess with me
Posing again (^^)
Steamboat for dinner (Is Calvin dissapointed with the mushrooms?)
In the apartment that we've rented (Jamie and Dinesh left early)
Don't let this picture fool you. I had more than 1/4 plate of fried rice.
The president and his board members
The drapes of Mother Nature
Looks like from a Bollywood movie
Posing with the beautiful hydrangea flowers
Posing again with the birds of paradise flowers
The flowers above was the main reason we were posing there (^^)
I don't think they're really edible
A fun and tiring day (--")
Date: 8th November 2008
Event: RAC (Rotaract Club) Bandar Sunway's Charity Movie Drive
If I were to summarise the whole event, it was a good one. Of course every event will have a bit of kinks to straigthen out but I really enjoyed the movie still.
My friends and I had a bit of breakfast before that, and reached around 10am for the event. Kevit was also present, making the total number of people attending the event from RAC Gombak 2 persons (4 if including both of my friends as guests of the club). Of course before the event, there's always speeches followed by a mock cheque presentation. This is actually a joint project between RAC Bandar Sunway and the Interact Club of SMK Seafield which both are under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway. The reason that this event was held was to raise funds for the National Cancer Society to acquire better equipments and facilities for cancer prevention and cure.
When we first entered the reception area, there were "James Bonds" everywhere. This is because the guys were dressed up like Bond and the ladies of course as the lovely Bond girls. As for the crowd that attended for the event, it's mainly families and friends of the Interactors. Each guest are entitled to one drink and a medium sized popcorn but I got 2 as one of my friends can't eat a lot (^^). The movie that we watched was James Bond: Quantum of Solace. Overall, the movie was good as there's action every few minutes. In short the story is about Bond searching the truth behind his lover's killer (it is advisable to watch Casino Royale first to understand this movie better).
After the movie, we had a bit of eating for lunch. This is then followed by a 2 hour badminton session at USJ1 with more friends. For once, I had to admit that I didn't played badminton so hard for so long and it was really tiring. I can even squeeze the sweat from the T-shirt I was wearing. After badminton, we hung out at Wui-Kit's house before leaving again as his house is the nearest. I was then dropped off to go back as the others resume their plan for dinner.
In the end, I would like to congratulate RAC Bandar Sunway and the Interact Club of SMK Seafield for successfully carrying out this fun and meaningful project. (^^)
The movie we watched this morning
The young MCs for the event from SMK Seafield
The OC, Rotaractor Shaun Liew (where's my popcorn and drink? You didn't give me at all...LOL)
From left: OC from Rotaract, Chairperson of the National Cancer Society, OC from Interact and President of Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway
Khairi and... (the face behind the popcorn will remain a mystery that needs to be solved...LOL)
A little souvenir from the event (^^)
Everybody say "cheese" for the cameras
Event: RAC (Rotaract Club) Bandar Sunway's Charity Movie Drive
If I were to summarise the whole event, it was a good one. Of course every event will have a bit of kinks to straigthen out but I really enjoyed the movie still.
My friends and I had a bit of breakfast before that, and reached around 10am for the event. Kevit was also present, making the total number of people attending the event from RAC Gombak 2 persons (4 if including both of my friends as guests of the club). Of course before the event, there's always speeches followed by a mock cheque presentation. This is actually a joint project between RAC Bandar Sunway and the Interact Club of SMK Seafield which both are under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway. The reason that this event was held was to raise funds for the National Cancer Society to acquire better equipments and facilities for cancer prevention and cure.
When we first entered the reception area, there were "James Bonds" everywhere. This is because the guys were dressed up like Bond and the ladies of course as the lovely Bond girls. As for the crowd that attended for the event, it's mainly families and friends of the Interactors. Each guest are entitled to one drink and a medium sized popcorn but I got 2 as one of my friends can't eat a lot (^^). The movie that we watched was James Bond: Quantum of Solace. Overall, the movie was good as there's action every few minutes. In short the story is about Bond searching the truth behind his lover's killer (it is advisable to watch Casino Royale first to understand this movie better).
After the movie, we had a bit of eating for lunch. This is then followed by a 2 hour badminton session at USJ1 with more friends. For once, I had to admit that I didn't played badminton so hard for so long and it was really tiring. I can even squeeze the sweat from the T-shirt I was wearing. After badminton, we hung out at Wui-Kit's house before leaving again as his house is the nearest. I was then dropped off to go back as the others resume their plan for dinner.
In the end, I would like to congratulate RAC Bandar Sunway and the Interact Club of SMK Seafield for successfully carrying out this fun and meaningful project. (^^)
The movie we watched this morning
The young MCs for the event from SMK Seafield
The OC, Rotaractor Shaun Liew (where's my popcorn and drink? You didn't give me at all...LOL)
From left: OC from Rotaract, Chairperson of the National Cancer Society, OC from Interact and President of Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway
Khairi and... (the face behind the popcorn will remain a mystery that needs to be solved...LOL)
A little souvenir from the event (^^)
Everybody say "cheese" for the cameras
Friday, November 7, 2008
A night of full-filling discovery
Date: 5th November 2008
Event: All You Can Eat - The Sequel (0.0) ???
Taiwan fried chicken chop
Ice-blended drink with pearl (of course not the real ones, just the edible ones). The colour is white because I chose soursop flavour.
Event: All You Can Eat - The Sequel (0.0) ???
Yup, the title says it all. Due to rain during the last time. We decided to try again for the night market at Taman Connaught. Luckily it's not raining this time (^^). This time, Kristine, Jacqueline, Amanda, Calvin and myself took part in this event. Not forgetting our guests for willing to find time to spend with the group. They are Madeline, Linus and James (though James can be considered as part of the family already. Hahaha).
Well, it actually took us a bit longer to reach our destination due to turning at the wrong time on the road (except for Madeline and Linus as they stay nearby to the night market). When we reached, the fun begins (but calvin, james and myself need to walk down half of the night market to meet up with Madeline and Linus first). One thing's for sure when it comes to night market, it's always very crowded until you have to move at a crawling pace. There were a variety of items available for sale like clothes, bags, accessories and not forgetting our main motive, food and delicacies (:p).
Well, we were busy looking at the items and buying food to eat until I've forgotten to take some pictures. But I really enjoyed it especially the homemade ice-cream. Sad to say, we didn't walk the whole night market as it's really long (longer than the one in Taman Desa) and it's already 10pm that time. I hope we can have relaxing outings like this with our fellow Rotaractors and friends in the future.
Just look at the varieties of food available for lok-lok (^^)
Taiwan fried chicken chop
Ice-blended drink with pearl (of course not the real ones, just the edible ones). The colour is white because I chose soursop flavour.
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