Sometimes i really wish i'm a guy.
Isn't it amazing? Their inablity to multi-task. Thus, able to concentrate on work, things, friends everything else but us. It works as A perfect excuse too, don't you reckon?
They are less emo. This is amazing too. They lack the emotional sickeness like feeling needy. (Maybe they do privately but for us, God, it's just super wussy when we feel lonely.)
Give them a game, a tv, or anything with a screen and woo hoo, their world is round again!
Ability to just not feel anything. Incredible. Enough said.
Their fast healing ability. Wow, they are like Wolverine from X-men don't you think?? Again i guess it links back to all the above abilities thus they end up healing faster.
Don't get me wrong, i'm not bashing any guys' characters or sort. But i just really admire and i wish i HAVE these amazing abilities.
I don't want to miss someone so much till i feel sad.
I don't want to keep wishing to see someone, not knowing if it's really requited or not.
I don't want to keep feeling affected by things that i see and i feel and i know.
Females tend to think, or overthink, and upset themselves.
Isn't it upsetting that we bring the unhappiness upon ourselves?
Why can't we just NOT think?
Sometimes i wish i don't have our 6th sense. :(
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Why Travel?
Travel opens your eyes and your mind to a whole new world.
Travel enables you to see the world through other peoples eyes and from other points of view.
Travel increases your awareness of other cultures and people.
Travel makes you smarter.
Travel is the best education you can receive.
Travel enables you to speak intelligently on a variety of global topics.
Travel shows you how global policy effects different countries and different types of people.
Travel brings you to places you’ve only dreamed about seeing.
Travel shows you landscapes you never thought were possible.
Travel shows you what real beauty is.
Travel shows you that everything is beautiful in its own way.
Travel makes books and television come to life
Travel makes adventures happen everyday.
Travel makes dreams come true.
Travel gives you a sense of enormous accomplishment.
Travel gives you something to look forward to to.
Travel gives you options.
Travel is a lifetime journey that is never the same twice.
Travel makes the big world small.
Travel humbles you.
Travel puts things into perspective.
Travel shows you what poor is.
Travel shows you how unfair this world can be.
Travel shows you people overcoming the longest odds to live their life to the fullest.
Travel shows you triumphs of the human spirit.
Travel teaches you how to say “Cheers” in 30 different languages.
Travel teaches you the International language of beer.
Travel teaches you to appreciate wine and the beauty of vineyards.
Travel teaches you to try new things.
Travel makes you yearn to do new things.
Travel teaches you the difference between a traveler and a tourist.
Travel teaches you to become a traveler and not just a tourist.
By Lee Abbamonte, a guy who has travelled more than 250 countries
You can read more about him here.
Travel enables you to see the world through other peoples eyes and from other points of view.
Travel increases your awareness of other cultures and people.
Travel makes you smarter.
Travel is the best education you can receive.
Travel enables you to speak intelligently on a variety of global topics.
Travel shows you how global policy effects different countries and different types of people.
Travel brings you to places you’ve only dreamed about seeing.
Travel shows you landscapes you never thought were possible.
Travel shows you what real beauty is.
Travel shows you that everything is beautiful in its own way.
Travel makes books and television come to life
Travel makes adventures happen everyday.
Travel makes dreams come true.
Travel gives you a sense of enormous accomplishment.
Travel gives you something to look forward to to.
Travel gives you options.
Travel is a lifetime journey that is never the same twice.
Travel makes the big world small.
Travel humbles you.
Travel puts things into perspective.
Travel shows you what poor is.
Travel shows you how unfair this world can be.
Travel shows you people overcoming the longest odds to live their life to the fullest.
Travel shows you triumphs of the human spirit.
Travel teaches you how to say “Cheers” in 30 different languages.
Travel teaches you the International language of beer.
Travel teaches you to appreciate wine and the beauty of vineyards.
Travel teaches you to try new things.
Travel makes you yearn to do new things.
Travel teaches you the difference between a traveler and a tourist.
Travel teaches you to become a traveler and not just a tourist.
By Lee Abbamonte, a guy who has travelled more than 250 countries
You can read more about him here.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Every trip..
Every trip to him, is never enough.
Every trip to him, he never fails to make me laugh.
Every trip to him, i can't finish all the things i wanna do with him.
Every trip to him, tells me, the more i must go to the gym.
Every trip to him, makes me open up more.
Whenever im with him, he makes me feel secure.
Every trip to him, i can never describe the good times.
It's really quite hard, to make these words rhyme.
Every trip to him, leaves me wanting more.
It's so sad, i have to resort to calls.
Every trip to him, i try to get tanned.
This time round, people still ask, if i'm from Japan!
Every trip to him, i find myself loving him more.
I want his time, his attention and whatever all.
Every trip to him, parting is not something glad.
I always have to fight tears, and leave feeling sad. :(
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Project Scrapbooking
Here's just some pages of what i did.
It's my 1st scrapbook ever! And i love doing every page of it!
Will definitely do more as time goes! :D
It's my 1st scrapbook ever! And i love doing every page of it!
Will definitely do more as time goes! :D
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
5 more days to Giel!
4 more working days and i'll be off to Phuket!
Simply can't wait!
I already roughly planned my outfits (how vain!)
Previously i was really busy with the Esplanade concert's preparations and all thus i have not been shopping. But the moment it was over, no matter how tired i was, i just had to SHOP!
And in less than 2 weeks, i bought about 11 clothings in total. :x (well it's chinese new year here..... etc.)
Went for an hour's massage and it was real good, a treat to my aching shoulders!!
Weeks in pictures:
Lost and found my obsession with rings. It just got bigger in size :x
Till then,
xoxo
Simply can't wait!
I already roughly planned my outfits (how vain!)
Previously i was really busy with the Esplanade concert's preparations and all thus i have not been shopping. But the moment it was over, no matter how tired i was, i just had to SHOP!
And in less than 2 weeks, i bought about 11 clothings in total. :x (well it's chinese new year here..... etc.)
Went for an hour's massage and it was real good, a treat to my aching shoulders!!
Weeks in pictures:
Lost and found my obsession with rings. It just got bigger in size :x
Till then,
xoxo
Monday, January 17, 2011
Miracle
There's a miracle called Friendship.
That dwells within my heart.
I don't know how it happened
Or where it got its start.
But the happiness it brings me always,
Give a special lift.
When I realize that friendship,
Is God's most precious gift.
That dwells within my heart.
I don't know how it happened
Or where it got its start.
But the happiness it brings me always,
Give a special lift.
When I realize that friendship,
Is God's most precious gift.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Why women love cats
I never understood why women love cats.
Cats are independent.
They don't listen.
They don't come in when you call.
They like to stay out all night.
And when they're home,
they like to be left alone and sleep.
In other words, every quality
that women hate in a man,
they love in a cat.
Hahahaha, this is so true.
Really love this, credits to *ibjennyjenny, from Deviantart.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Horoscope for 2011!
Firstly, Happy New Year to all you bunnies out there!
I would always draft a resolution list every year but i know that this year, there is already a list of things to be DONE. Not a resolution list!
It coincides with my previous post on aspirations, so basically it's just accomplishing those things that i really wanna do.
And true enough, my horoscope says the same thing too!
Let's take a look:-
Year 2011 Overview for LEOs
This is the year of expanding your mental and physical horizons, Leo.
Expect loads of travel and awesome adventure in 2011, especially between March and June (oh no, I'm not supposed to travel during this time hmm......... Or should I go over during Songkran? Maybe this is a sign hahaha!) when a barrage of planets enter fellow fire sign, Aries, sparking your sector of foreign travel and higher education.
You'll be pondering some of the deeper existential questions like the meaning of life, who you are and why you're here on a daily basis. (Nothing new here, I've always pondered on this already all this while hmm.)
Nothing is taken for granted, as life becomes one giant college campus dishing out one lesson after another. An overwhelming desire to see the world, experiment with new philosophies and indulge in scholarly pursuits become potent themes for the course of this dynamic New Year!
Mental pursuits of all stripe dominant your time and attention for another year as Saturn continues his residence in your communication sector. Finding your true voice becomes a spiritual practice. Expressing yourself through carefully cultivated word choice proves especially rewarding. If you've ever wanted to write a book, learn a new language, go back to school or take up some radical new course of study, 2011 is your year to take the risk and make your literary dreams come true
Pluto continues working you to the bone in 2011 through the extended transit in your work and health sector. You're beginning to actually get accustomed to the emotional gutting as the Lord of the Underworld dredges up each and every repressed emotional issue you've ever had with authority figures. You're coming into your own power the hard way -- but this is the kind of self-possession and confidence that becomes an integral part of your being and thus can never be taken from you.
____________________________________________________________________
Hmm, those highlighted in bold are really things that i can relate to. Spooky but true.
Let's now look at love & relations:-
Year 2011 Romantic
Saturn, the karmic taskmaster continues his tutelage in the realm of relationships for the entire year. Expect more testing on the self-love scales as you're called to evaluate which relationships pan out in a close to equal give and take ratio and which completely suck you dry. Any and all ties that waste your time and cut into self-esteem must be severed. It's high time you know your value Leo: no more settling, and definitely no more desperate measures.
You'll no longer be able to give yourself short shrift or buy into co-dependent dynamics that put your needs on an eternal backburner. You're learning the hard way how to love yourself the way you want and deserve to be loved. Relationships must honor, dignify and respect your noble qualities to pass Saturn's stringent litmus test. But the good news is that you're learning to stand up and voice your romantic needs. No longer will you fall prey to the trap of giving in hopes of getting -- and that makes all the difference.
Beauty and love abound just in time to make it one glorious summer to remember. Venus, the goddess of beauty of love will grace your regal constellation. Book special beauty treatments, give yourself plenty of playtime and vamp up your online profile because mating season will have officially begin. And just as things start to get interesting Mars joins the romantic cause. The libidinal planet brings sexy back in October and November.
____________________________________________________________________
Hmmm, nothing that i can really relate to. Bah.
Oh well, it's good to know roughly what to expect in 2011 for life anyway.
Love, well it always just takes us by surprise doesn't it? ;)
I would always draft a resolution list every year but i know that this year, there is already a list of things to be DONE. Not a resolution list!
It coincides with my previous post on aspirations, so basically it's just accomplishing those things that i really wanna do.
And true enough, my horoscope says the same thing too!
Let's take a look:-
Year 2011 Overview for LEOs
This is the year of expanding your mental and physical horizons, Leo.
Expect loads of travel and awesome adventure in 2011, especially between March and June (oh no, I'm not supposed to travel during this time hmm......... Or should I go over during Songkran? Maybe this is a sign hahaha!) when a barrage of planets enter fellow fire sign, Aries, sparking your sector of foreign travel and higher education.
You'll be pondering some of the deeper existential questions like the meaning of life, who you are and why you're here on a daily basis. (Nothing new here, I've always pondered on this already all this while hmm.)
Nothing is taken for granted, as life becomes one giant college campus dishing out one lesson after another. An overwhelming desire to see the world, experiment with new philosophies and indulge in scholarly pursuits become potent themes for the course of this dynamic New Year!
Mental pursuits of all stripe dominant your time and attention for another year as Saturn continues his residence in your communication sector. Finding your true voice becomes a spiritual practice. Expressing yourself through carefully cultivated word choice proves especially rewarding. If you've ever wanted to write a book, learn a new language, go back to school or take up some radical new course of study, 2011 is your year to take the risk and make your literary dreams come true
Pluto continues working you to the bone in 2011 through the extended transit in your work and health sector. You're beginning to actually get accustomed to the emotional gutting as the Lord of the Underworld dredges up each and every repressed emotional issue you've ever had with authority figures. You're coming into your own power the hard way -- but this is the kind of self-possession and confidence that becomes an integral part of your being and thus can never be taken from you.
____________________________________________________________________
Hmm, those highlighted in bold are really things that i can relate to. Spooky but true.
Let's now look at love & relations:-
Year 2011 Romantic
Saturn, the karmic taskmaster continues his tutelage in the realm of relationships for the entire year. Expect more testing on the self-love scales as you're called to evaluate which relationships pan out in a close to equal give and take ratio and which completely suck you dry. Any and all ties that waste your time and cut into self-esteem must be severed. It's high time you know your value Leo: no more settling, and definitely no more desperate measures.
You'll no longer be able to give yourself short shrift or buy into co-dependent dynamics that put your needs on an eternal backburner. You're learning the hard way how to love yourself the way you want and deserve to be loved. Relationships must honor, dignify and respect your noble qualities to pass Saturn's stringent litmus test. But the good news is that you're learning to stand up and voice your romantic needs. No longer will you fall prey to the trap of giving in hopes of getting -- and that makes all the difference.
Beauty and love abound just in time to make it one glorious summer to remember. Venus, the goddess of beauty of love will grace your regal constellation. Book special beauty treatments, give yourself plenty of playtime and vamp up your online profile because mating season will have officially begin. And just as things start to get interesting Mars joins the romantic cause. The libidinal planet brings sexy back in October and November.
____________________________________________________________________
Hmmm, nothing that i can really relate to. Bah.
Oh well, it's good to know roughly what to expect in 2011 for life anyway.
Love, well it always just takes us by surprise doesn't it? ;)
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Movies turn me on.
How many times you've watched a flim and you just feel so inspired to do like what they do. Be it an action movie, a dance show, I'm always so so inspired and blown away by it all.
I miss dancing as a whole, and I really feel like taking it up again.
It could burn me some calories too I reckon.
For 2011, I really can't wait to finish my Ltcl, my 2nd dip for piano recital.
Once I'm done with it I'm gonna devote my life learning stuffs and travel wherever I want to.
I want to take dance classes, I wanna get my open waters, advance, go wreck diving, take UW pictures! I wanna learn pole-dancing. I wanna do sky diving, I wanna learn fencing, I wanna learn Thai boxing. I wanna take cello exams and be graded.
I wanna see the world. I want to go to the US, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, Egypt, Guam, Australia, Mexico, NZ etc etc etc it goes on and on and on.
So so many things, so many inspirations and dreams in life.
So little time, and so many constrains.. :(
I miss dancing as a whole, and I really feel like taking it up again.
It could burn me some calories too I reckon.
For 2011, I really can't wait to finish my Ltcl, my 2nd dip for piano recital.
Once I'm done with it I'm gonna devote my life learning stuffs and travel wherever I want to.
I want to take dance classes, I wanna get my open waters, advance, go wreck diving, take UW pictures! I wanna learn pole-dancing. I wanna do sky diving, I wanna learn fencing, I wanna learn Thai boxing. I wanna take cello exams and be graded.
I wanna see the world. I want to go to the US, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, Egypt, Guam, Australia, Mexico, NZ etc etc etc it goes on and on and on.
So so many things, so many inspirations and dreams in life.
So little time, and so many constrains.. :(
OOTD: Outfit of the Days
I've officially moved into my "new room".
Things have not been really completed, and new shelves and cupboards are in the talk of further discussions still, so we'll see how does the renovation continues.
I have a huge ass mirror from ceiling to floor, and it's great.
It's just at the door so after dressing up i can just catwalk up and down my room and strike a pose there.
Ok, just kidding.
However, now i find it quite interesting to take pictures of my outfit almost everyday (except yesterday i got pretty drunk so failed to take any.)
So, here's my take on outfit of the day!
(And thanks to this OOTD pic, i just realised i've been dressed in white/black for 3 consecutive days already!
Gonna continue unpacking!
Merry Christmas to all! ♥ ♥
Hope you all have a good one!
Things have not been really completed, and new shelves and cupboards are in the talk of further discussions still, so we'll see how does the renovation continues.
I have a huge ass mirror from ceiling to floor, and it's great.
It's just at the door so after dressing up i can just catwalk up and down my room and strike a pose there.
Ok, just kidding.
However, now i find it quite interesting to take pictures of my outfit almost everyday (except yesterday i got pretty drunk so failed to take any.)
So, here's my take on outfit of the day!
(And thanks to this OOTD pic, i just realised i've been dressed in white/black for 3 consecutive days already!
Gonna continue unpacking!
Merry Christmas to all! ♥ ♥
Hope you all have a good one!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Insomia
I need the sleep.
It's 4.26am but I'm still so awake.
I know I'll curse and swear at myself in the morning..
Always waking up full of regrets.
So disturbed by certain things I saw online.
Sometimes, I really wonder, am I the only one?
Or are there other 'Me's?
It's 4.26am but I'm still so awake.
I know I'll curse and swear at myself in the morning..
Always waking up full of regrets.
So disturbed by certain things I saw online.
Sometimes, I really wonder, am I the only one?
Or are there other 'Me's?
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Art & Crafts
I love Art.
I think im more of an Arts person than any other thing.
Into music, i did dance, i tried my hands at art.
Not a sports person. Nor a science person though it facinates me.
Then again, i think I'm easily fascinated hmm.
Well the only time i tried sports was when i was a late teen. I was ok, quite a klutz still but, hey i got a medal from a competition ok. And i learnt how to push my own limits my body can take. Mind over matters, it's always that.
Since then on, im so glad of my new-found strength. Of course i paid a price with a damaged backbone, pulled a hamstring, many sprained ankles etc.
So anyway, thanks to something called Scrapbooking, i'm trying my hands on it!
Scrapbooking is something really from the heart. You can never do it if you don't love the person!
Handmade & heartfelt gift i would say.
Moreover they contain pictures of special moments that you've had, which makes it meaningful as well!
So, bought a lot of paper materials, punching & cutting tools, stickers etc. I buy some few months back, and some few weeks back, so they just all add up to what i have now.
And boy, they do cost a hefty!
Not to mention the photo-developing!
Nevertheless, i love doing all these handicrafts! And the tools will really bring me a long way.
Pretty things!!
Can anyone not love scrapbooking??
I think im more of an Arts person than any other thing.
Into music, i did dance, i tried my hands at art.
Not a sports person. Nor a science person though it facinates me.
Then again, i think I'm easily fascinated hmm.
Well the only time i tried sports was when i was a late teen. I was ok, quite a klutz still but, hey i got a medal from a competition ok. And i learnt how to push my own limits my body can take. Mind over matters, it's always that.
Since then on, im so glad of my new-found strength. Of course i paid a price with a damaged backbone, pulled a hamstring, many sprained ankles etc.
So anyway, thanks to something called Scrapbooking, i'm trying my hands on it!
Scrapbooking is something really from the heart. You can never do it if you don't love the person!
Handmade & heartfelt gift i would say.
Moreover they contain pictures of special moments that you've had, which makes it meaningful as well!
So, bought a lot of paper materials, punching & cutting tools, stickers etc. I buy some few months back, and some few weeks back, so they just all add up to what i have now.
And boy, they do cost a hefty!
Not to mention the photo-developing!
Nevertheless, i love doing all these handicrafts! And the tools will really bring me a long way.
Pretty things!!
Can anyone not love scrapbooking??
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The day where Mom knows about Giel......
I seriously don't know what got into me. But i was getting comfortable, at the dining table, just me and Mom.
So i started with, "I have something.... to tell you."
And my mom was like, "Ok, shoot."
Me: "I've been seeing someone......"
Mom: "Ok.."
Me: "From Phuket."
.....
Mom: shakes her head and mutters things like "I don't know why must go do such things, why are you so different? Why are you so daring? Why are you so unlike me?" etc and the list goes on.
Slowly she got about asking me if he's Thai, so of course i told him he's Dutch. And yes the head-shaking motion again. (It was a good thing she was preparing the next morning's breakfast, you know, keeping her hands busy, and avoiding much eye contact.)
Well, generally i thought it went quite well. And totally not quite what i expected. Hmm, i expected scoldings.
But none. I just got many concerns, many doubts and questions. And more doubts about my boyfriend.
In conclusion, it actually sets BOTH of us thinking.
Yea yea, long distance relationship is hard. And yes, for all you know, more prone to getting to meet someone else. More prone to being cheated on. More prone to stray. More common if I'm NOT the only woman in his life.
But both my mom and i actually came and stopped at a conclusion. Men are still cheating on ladies despite being in the same country. Technically, my mom feels that it has no future. Thus, i should not even waste my time starting something with Giel, and causing myself "eventual" pain and heartbreak.
Of course i countered her point and i told her, well all my ex boyfriends i didn't expect any ending with them anyway. And if i did, look where did it end up anyway and they were all in the SAME country as me.
Bottomline is, when we fall in love, we just do.
Passionately.
I don't like thinking about the future. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't, you know.
I don't get together with someone whom i think "great, this guy is good husband material in future, we could work it out."
No, sorry I'm just not this kind of girl.
Some people like my mom, calls it silly.
To me, that's happiness, that's passion. *shrugs*
So i started with, "I have something.... to tell you."
And my mom was like, "Ok, shoot."
Me: "I've been seeing someone......"
Mom: "Ok.."
Me: "From Phuket."
.....
Mom: shakes her head and mutters things like "I don't know why must go do such things, why are you so different? Why are you so daring? Why are you so unlike me?" etc and the list goes on.
Slowly she got about asking me if he's Thai, so of course i told him he's Dutch. And yes the head-shaking motion again. (It was a good thing she was preparing the next morning's breakfast, you know, keeping her hands busy, and avoiding much eye contact.)
Well, generally i thought it went quite well. And totally not quite what i expected. Hmm, i expected scoldings.
But none. I just got many concerns, many doubts and questions. And more doubts about my boyfriend.
In conclusion, it actually sets BOTH of us thinking.
Yea yea, long distance relationship is hard. And yes, for all you know, more prone to getting to meet someone else. More prone to being cheated on. More prone to stray. More common if I'm NOT the only woman in his life.
But both my mom and i actually came and stopped at a conclusion. Men are still cheating on ladies despite being in the same country. Technically, my mom feels that it has no future. Thus, i should not even waste my time starting something with Giel, and causing myself "eventual" pain and heartbreak.
Of course i countered her point and i told her, well all my ex boyfriends i didn't expect any ending with them anyway. And if i did, look where did it end up anyway and they were all in the SAME country as me.
Bottomline is, when we fall in love, we just do.
Passionately.
I don't like thinking about the future. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't, you know.
I don't get together with someone whom i think "great, this guy is good husband material in future, we could work it out."
No, sorry I'm just not this kind of girl.
Some people like my mom, calls it silly.
To me, that's happiness, that's passion. *shrugs*
Thursday, December 9, 2010
December; Month of Spendings
I guess to everyone, December is the month of spendings, where people splurge on wishlists, lust items, presents for loved ones, big fat bonus spent on luxurious bags/shoes/clothes.
I don't know why but when you walk into a store in the month of December, you just feel the thrill of spending. The urge to give and to share.
Well, I've done my fair share of spending. I indulged myself in a spa package where i get relaxing oil massages and dip myself in hot bubbly jacuzzis and just escape among the frantic lives of Singaporeans.
I guess we should always spoil ourselves sometimes and you know, reward ourselves for that hard work we're doing everyday, just to make a living.
My house is under going renovations right now so everything is a mess but the only perk is I'll get a spanking bigger ass wardrobe!!
Just for a bigger wardrobe and i was sold into agreeing to downgrade to a smaller room!
Well, I'm a typical shopaholic so even though my wardrobe is not even here, i've already secured myself with 5 new dresses! Ooh, the art of shopping :D
Several happy things to look forward to:-
1. Christmas Eve Dinner/Butter
2. New bachelorette pad for me
3. Constant pamperings on myself (spa package)
4. More shopping to come (Xmas shopping for gifts)
5. Birthday gatherings among friends
6. Regular running
With great girl pals, happy movies, chilling out and just rambling about ANYTHING, what more can i ask for? :)
All in all, just nice for a perfect ending to a wonderful 2010! I'm looking for the perfect closure :)
I don't know why but when you walk into a store in the month of December, you just feel the thrill of spending. The urge to give and to share.
Well, I've done my fair share of spending. I indulged myself in a spa package where i get relaxing oil massages and dip myself in hot bubbly jacuzzis and just escape among the frantic lives of Singaporeans.
I guess we should always spoil ourselves sometimes and you know, reward ourselves for that hard work we're doing everyday, just to make a living.
My house is under going renovations right now so everything is a mess but the only perk is I'll get a spanking bigger ass wardrobe!!
Just for a bigger wardrobe and i was sold into agreeing to downgrade to a smaller room!
Well, I'm a typical shopaholic so even though my wardrobe is not even here, i've already secured myself with 5 new dresses! Ooh, the art of shopping :D
Several happy things to look forward to:-
1. Christmas Eve Dinner/Butter
2. New bachelorette pad for me
3. Constant pamperings on myself (spa package)
4. More shopping to come (Xmas shopping for gifts)
5. Birthday gatherings among friends
6. Regular running
With great girl pals, happy movies, chilling out and just rambling about ANYTHING, what more can i ask for? :)
All in all, just nice for a perfect ending to a wonderful 2010! I'm looking for the perfect closure :)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Phuket Hotel Reviews
I'm by no means a trip advisor or whatsoever, but i do have my fair share of Phuket Hotel stays given my tri-yearly trips.
Hotel 1: Baumanburi (deluxe)
Well the first time i was in Phuket was with 2 colleagues and all we wanted was cheap and okay accomodation since we will be staying there for about a week.
I secured my hotels (1 in Patong, and the other in Phuket Town) via a tour agency in Singapore.
So for 6 days, all i paid for BOTH hotels were just SGD$150+.
Mad cheap but let me show you why.
Well pictures always look perfect. Truth is, the real deal wasn't as nice as what it looks in the pictures. It really looks more like the one below. In fact, it looked just like a chalet just to bunk in. However, the receptionist were all helpful and drinks were served on our arrival. Staff were all friendly and nice, so were their buffet breakfast.
Location is not too bad. It is right opposite Hard Rock Cafe and about a 5-10 minutes walk to Patong beach. Nearby there's convenient stores like 7-11 and some street market stalls selling beach essentials and souveniers.
In fact my girlfriend and i walked all the way from Bangla Road back to our hotel just to explore the streets.
If you're looking for a cheap place with decent breakfast, this hotel is not bad. Just that i couldn't sleep at all for 3 nights for some reason... Felt abit creeped out. Hmm.
Hotel 2: I Pavillion Phuket (deluxe)
Now this hotel is in Phuket Town, and believe me it is really way out from everything. Phuket town is boring in the night. Well there was the weekend market on both Saturday and Sunday but really besides that, just oily street food vendors that operate till pretty late at night.
Hotel is really deserted. It is located in some corners. Even tuk tuk drivers were not sure of the hotel's location.
Staff were fine, friendly but just fine. The hotel seemed really deserted too but maybe that's due to the unwordly hours that we go out and in of the hotel.
The room was fine, i had a much better sleep here. The view from the hotel however was some rooftop of another run-down building. So it's better to just keep the curtains closed.
The good thing about the hotel is they offer free shuttle service on a tuk tuk/lorry to Central Festive Mall.
The bad side is the service isn't punctual. We waited pretty long like 15 mins and there was no one else onboard it.
The buffet breakfast wasn't as good as Baumanburi. The hotel's restaurant looked and felt more like a staff's canteen. It was however cluttered in the morning so there IS a crowd afterall!
Basically again, pictures sell. The swimming pool's water was certainly a very much darker shade compared to online pictures.
The room however was really as spacious and authentic to how it looks like in pictures.
And it didn't have wifi when i was there in April 2010. The staff did say it's going to be installed though so check out this place only if you're really on a tight budget and is staying in Phuket Town. Else, it's pretty far away from the night scene.
Hotel 3: Burasari Resort (Premier but i got Classic wtf)
This is a boutique resort and again i booked it via the agent in Singapore. I remembered i paid for Premier room which explains its hefty SGD$400 bill for 3 nights but i paid for 2 persons. So per pax should be about $200 odd.
Top photo: Classic
Bottom photo: Premier
I remembered i asked for twin separate beds and the receptionist gave me this room. Damn i should have checked further.
Location wise is really good. It was reccommended by 1 of my girlfriends and they enjoyed their stay there. There's free wifi as well, which is awesome for a internet buff like me. (Actually just facebook & Whatsapp)
It is right smack in Patong, just really minutes away from the beach and very short walking distance to Patong shops/restaurants/bars etc.
The buffet breakfast was really good too. I recall dragging myself down with a really bad hangover just to have their awesome breakfast even when the buffet was ending in 10 minutes time.
Giel ordered room service for pizza and it was freaking awesome!! Pizza was really really good.
Bad thing about the hotel is, though it is right smack in Patong, we have to walk really really deep in the resort then only to reach our room wing.
A highly reccomended hotel if you love good food and convenient locations. Expect to pay but get normal looking rooms only. The Classic room looks exactly as it is in the top picture.
Hotel 4: The Baycliff (2 bedroom suite)
Some troubles getting to the hotel as it is still new and many aren't sure how to get to the hotel.
However upon reaching, the pool looks inviting.
Staff service was poor. They literally couldn't speak English and had many miscommunications.
The view of Kalim Beach was breathtaking. We had a private jaccuzi and the view was perfect.
Many friends have asked about the hotel upon seeing the pictures. However the area is still in construction so you'll get alot of sandhill views and trashpoint views too (seen from other parts of the hotel of nearby constructions)
There is no restaurant as it is a service apartment. And the location is really on top of a hill so unless you have your own transport, this place is not so advisable. Several times we tried to get taxis/tuk tuk but could get none from the Hotel staff.
Giel had to bring Andre go rent a bike and come back for us in the end.
There's a kitchen so you may cook for your meals or just eat out and buy some snacks back.
Overall the view and rooms made up for everything. It was really great! Quiet and relaxing.
And we got this at a STEAL.
I paid $200+ for 2 pax, 3 nights thanks to an online promotion and we booked it via Booking.com (I think the promo is already over)
Hotel 5: Sea Pearl Villas (deluxe)
Well, will update this space after i go for my trip in January 2011!
Booked through Booking.com again at S$261 for 2 pax, 2 nights.
It has free wifi and private jaccuzi too. Read that it's a pretty new place as well.
Just that it's quite a bit of distance from Patong.
Well i hope it'll be great!
Hope this was all helpful and interesting!
Hotel 1: Baumanburi (deluxe)
Well the first time i was in Phuket was with 2 colleagues and all we wanted was cheap and okay accomodation since we will be staying there for about a week.
I secured my hotels (1 in Patong, and the other in Phuket Town) via a tour agency in Singapore.
So for 6 days, all i paid for BOTH hotels were just SGD$150+.
Mad cheap but let me show you why.
Well pictures always look perfect. Truth is, the real deal wasn't as nice as what it looks in the pictures. It really looks more like the one below. In fact, it looked just like a chalet just to bunk in. However, the receptionist were all helpful and drinks were served on our arrival. Staff were all friendly and nice, so were their buffet breakfast.
Location is not too bad. It is right opposite Hard Rock Cafe and about a 5-10 minutes walk to Patong beach. Nearby there's convenient stores like 7-11 and some street market stalls selling beach essentials and souveniers.
In fact my girlfriend and i walked all the way from Bangla Road back to our hotel just to explore the streets.
If you're looking for a cheap place with decent breakfast, this hotel is not bad. Just that i couldn't sleep at all for 3 nights for some reason... Felt abit creeped out. Hmm.
Hotel 2: I Pavillion Phuket (deluxe)
Now this hotel is in Phuket Town, and believe me it is really way out from everything. Phuket town is boring in the night. Well there was the weekend market on both Saturday and Sunday but really besides that, just oily street food vendors that operate till pretty late at night.
Hotel is really deserted. It is located in some corners. Even tuk tuk drivers were not sure of the hotel's location.
Staff were fine, friendly but just fine. The hotel seemed really deserted too but maybe that's due to the unwordly hours that we go out and in of the hotel.
The room was fine, i had a much better sleep here. The view from the hotel however was some rooftop of another run-down building. So it's better to just keep the curtains closed.
The good thing about the hotel is they offer free shuttle service on a tuk tuk/lorry to Central Festive Mall.
The bad side is the service isn't punctual. We waited pretty long like 15 mins and there was no one else onboard it.
The buffet breakfast wasn't as good as Baumanburi. The hotel's restaurant looked and felt more like a staff's canteen. It was however cluttered in the morning so there IS a crowd afterall!
Basically again, pictures sell. The swimming pool's water was certainly a very much darker shade compared to online pictures.
The room however was really as spacious and authentic to how it looks like in pictures.
And it didn't have wifi when i was there in April 2010. The staff did say it's going to be installed though so check out this place only if you're really on a tight budget and is staying in Phuket Town. Else, it's pretty far away from the night scene.
Hotel 3: Burasari Resort (Premier but i got Classic wtf)
This is a boutique resort and again i booked it via the agent in Singapore. I remembered i paid for Premier room which explains its hefty SGD$400 bill for 3 nights but i paid for 2 persons. So per pax should be about $200 odd.
Top photo: Classic
Bottom photo: Premier
I remembered i asked for twin separate beds and the receptionist gave me this room. Damn i should have checked further.
Location wise is really good. It was reccommended by 1 of my girlfriends and they enjoyed their stay there. There's free wifi as well, which is awesome for a internet buff like me. (Actually just facebook & Whatsapp)
It is right smack in Patong, just really minutes away from the beach and very short walking distance to Patong shops/restaurants/bars etc.
The buffet breakfast was really good too. I recall dragging myself down with a really bad hangover just to have their awesome breakfast even when the buffet was ending in 10 minutes time.
Giel ordered room service for pizza and it was freaking awesome!! Pizza was really really good.
Bad thing about the hotel is, though it is right smack in Patong, we have to walk really really deep in the resort then only to reach our room wing.
A highly reccomended hotel if you love good food and convenient locations. Expect to pay but get normal looking rooms only. The Classic room looks exactly as it is in the top picture.
Hotel 4: The Baycliff (2 bedroom suite)
Some troubles getting to the hotel as it is still new and many aren't sure how to get to the hotel.
However upon reaching, the pool looks inviting.
Staff service was poor. They literally couldn't speak English and had many miscommunications.
The view of Kalim Beach was breathtaking. We had a private jaccuzi and the view was perfect.
Many friends have asked about the hotel upon seeing the pictures. However the area is still in construction so you'll get alot of sandhill views and trashpoint views too (seen from other parts of the hotel of nearby constructions)
There is no restaurant as it is a service apartment. And the location is really on top of a hill so unless you have your own transport, this place is not so advisable. Several times we tried to get taxis/tuk tuk but could get none from the Hotel staff.
Giel had to bring Andre go rent a bike and come back for us in the end.
There's a kitchen so you may cook for your meals or just eat out and buy some snacks back.
Overall the view and rooms made up for everything. It was really great! Quiet and relaxing.
And we got this at a STEAL.
I paid $200+ for 2 pax, 3 nights thanks to an online promotion and we booked it via Booking.com (I think the promo is already over)
Hotel 5: Sea Pearl Villas (deluxe)
Well, will update this space after i go for my trip in January 2011!
Booked through Booking.com again at S$261 for 2 pax, 2 nights.
It has free wifi and private jaccuzi too. Read that it's a pretty new place as well.
Just that it's quite a bit of distance from Patong.
Well i hope it'll be great!
Hope this was all helpful and interesting!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
another reason why my bank statement never increases
2 years back, i had 45 pairs of shoes and counting.
I have by far given away a few here and there, thrown away here and there.
This was 2 years back.
Today i have 52 pairs of shoes... -.-
I have by far given away a few here and there, thrown away here and there.
This was 2 years back.
Today i have 52 pairs of shoes... -.-
Friday, November 26, 2010
opening up.
Sometimes, it takes alot for a man to open up to a woman.
Not about making feelings known, but more of worries and frustrations.
I waited.
Knowing his personality, i waited and waited.
And then it came, he opened his thoughts to me.
I must say I'm happy that such a private person has finally, slowly, warm up to me.
But I'm sorry for the circumstances that brought it..
Not about making feelings known, but more of worries and frustrations.
I waited.
Knowing his personality, i waited and waited.
And then it came, he opened his thoughts to me.
I must say I'm happy that such a private person has finally, slowly, warm up to me.
But I'm sorry for the circumstances that brought it..
Monday, November 22, 2010
I'm back to loving myself more, once again
Well, it's always a good thing to love yourself.
Not that i'm doing any good loving my body at the rate of hours i'm sleeping each day.
Or not sleeping. Hmm.
Well, i find myself sinking back into that cold, familiar, dark hole of loneliness again, having to fend for myself, my own needs, my own happiness.
I realize, no matter what, happiness should always come from within, and not from anyone else.
But then again, it's always not easy. Because when you love someone, you get hurt, your state of emotions get shaken not that you want it or not. It's just not a choice for you to make, it just gets to you and eats you inside out.
I find it sad that i'm back to my unworldly hours of sleep.
My constant need to shop and buy things to make myself happy is not friendly to my wallet.
My addiction to television series, occupying me so that my state of emotions are taken care of, not having to let my mind wander too far sometimes.
Yes, I'm lonely.
I feel needy and i feel weak.
Are these the consequences of being in love?
Why do we have to face these when we open ourselves to the people we love?
As if it makes any sense blogging at this time.
Well at least, one can never go wrong loving yourself.
So yes, i'm going to give my nails a new colour!
It happens to be gray.
Hmmmm..
Not that i'm doing any good loving my body at the rate of hours i'm sleeping each day.
Or not sleeping. Hmm.
Well, i find myself sinking back into that cold, familiar, dark hole of loneliness again, having to fend for myself, my own needs, my own happiness.
I realize, no matter what, happiness should always come from within, and not from anyone else.
But then again, it's always not easy. Because when you love someone, you get hurt, your state of emotions get shaken not that you want it or not. It's just not a choice for you to make, it just gets to you and eats you inside out.
I find it sad that i'm back to my unworldly hours of sleep.
My constant need to shop and buy things to make myself happy is not friendly to my wallet.
My addiction to television series, occupying me so that my state of emotions are taken care of, not having to let my mind wander too far sometimes.
Yes, I'm lonely.
I feel needy and i feel weak.
Are these the consequences of being in love?
Why do we have to face these when we open ourselves to the people we love?
As if it makes any sense blogging at this time.
Well at least, one can never go wrong loving yourself.
So yes, i'm going to give my nails a new colour!
It happens to be gray.
Hmmmm..
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
No right or wrong, more or less
I feel that when a person is in a relationship with someone else, personal pride and ego and many other things should not get in the way nor obstruct what your heart really feels like doing.
Personally, i really feel like going down to Phuket to see Giel next year, end of January because i really miss him.
I want to spend time with him, even if it's just 3 days.
I want to do what a regular couple can do.
Like catch a movie together.
Take a walk by the beach.
Time together etc.
I'm really contemplating the idea of going down reason why so because i'll be busy after that all the way till July and we will be apart for a really long time.
Long distance relationship is really hard.
I don't know what we're having will last, but i hope both of us will keep trying.
It's really negative when i have friends always telling me i'm the one trying so much more because i'm the one going down, but thing is, between us, i'm the one that is more flexible with work and all etc.
This is something that many outsiders don't see or understand.
BUT i do get affected when i hear such negative comments like i'm spoiling him too much, he'll take me for granted, let him be the one to come and visit you blah blah.
And the one question that will always be brought up:
"When is he coming to Singapore to visit you?"
I do get my insecurities from these concerns of my friends. I'm not saying that it's bad, and i really do APPRECIATE their concerns and advices.
Having basic communication is quite an issue. And there are times when i really want to be heard by him.
But again there are times when communication doesn't happen and it's really quite sad because you'll have to bottle things up first, plans, decisions, or questions etc.
I'm still troubled about whether to go down in January or not.
Of course i'm worried that i'll be taken for granted for.
But yet, at the same time i really really miss him.
And i know that come next year, i'll have to face the very big issue (objections) from my parents because they're bound to know.
I'm worried is it worth it? Given my nature i'll fight with my family over what i want. And i know, it'll be serious.
I'm troubled about does he really wants me there.
I don't want to appear too sticky you know.
I'm in a dilemah and today, i got a perfect answer from Sweetie Tan. Not based on what my heart yearns or wants, but because, she merely reminded me what love should be.
And there, i felt like i've seen light.
I'm a person that always follows my heart so that i'll never regret. But because of all the above issues, my heart is side-tracked and wavered.
But there, we both agreed that any relationship has its differences.
Thinkings and opinions play a big part, but they're just each and our own characteristics.
What we SHOULD NOT take into consideration is:
1). Who is the one going down more often
2). Who loves who more, who loves who less
And alot of all these SHIT.
Falling in love should never worry about the progress but what's more important is its process. :)
xoxo
Personally, i really feel like going down to Phuket to see Giel next year, end of January because i really miss him.
I want to spend time with him, even if it's just 3 days.
I want to do what a regular couple can do.
Like catch a movie together.
Take a walk by the beach.
Time together etc.
I'm really contemplating the idea of going down reason why so because i'll be busy after that all the way till July and we will be apart for a really long time.
Long distance relationship is really hard.
I don't know what we're having will last, but i hope both of us will keep trying.
It's really negative when i have friends always telling me i'm the one trying so much more because i'm the one going down, but thing is, between us, i'm the one that is more flexible with work and all etc.
This is something that many outsiders don't see or understand.
BUT i do get affected when i hear such negative comments like i'm spoiling him too much, he'll take me for granted, let him be the one to come and visit you blah blah.
And the one question that will always be brought up:
"When is he coming to Singapore to visit you?"
I do get my insecurities from these concerns of my friends. I'm not saying that it's bad, and i really do APPRECIATE their concerns and advices.
Having basic communication is quite an issue. And there are times when i really want to be heard by him.
But again there are times when communication doesn't happen and it's really quite sad because you'll have to bottle things up first, plans, decisions, or questions etc.
I'm still troubled about whether to go down in January or not.
Of course i'm worried that i'll be taken for granted for.
But yet, at the same time i really really miss him.
And i know that come next year, i'll have to face the very big issue (objections) from my parents because they're bound to know.
I'm worried is it worth it? Given my nature i'll fight with my family over what i want. And i know, it'll be serious.
I'm troubled about does he really wants me there.
I don't want to appear too sticky you know.
I'm in a dilemah and today, i got a perfect answer from Sweetie Tan. Not based on what my heart yearns or wants, but because, she merely reminded me what love should be.
Mindy: "I think you should try to maintain the relationship within your means. So that there'll be no regrets"
And there, i felt like i've seen light.
I'm a person that always follows my heart so that i'll never regret. But because of all the above issues, my heart is side-tracked and wavered.
But there, we both agreed that any relationship has its differences.
Thinkings and opinions play a big part, but they're just each and our own characteristics.
What we SHOULD NOT take into consideration is:
1). Who is the one going down more often
2). Who loves who more, who loves who less
And alot of all these SHIT.
What i'm trying to say is, there should never ever be an comparison simply because we all have our own ways of loving someone!
Falling in love should never worry about the progress but what's more important is its process. :)
xoxo
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Phuket Returns Again
So here i embark on my 3rd and final trip this year to Phuket.
My darling parents drove me and MinDre to the airport early in the morning. :D
After checking in, we had American breakfast at Dome, searched for missing ATMs, did some alcohol tasting and shopping in the dutyfree and then almost late for our flight again ;)
FACT: I actually fell asleep in most of the journey and woke up for abit to write on the arrival/departure card. And back to zzz-land again.
After quite a long bit, and delay at a Tour Agency, we reached our goregous service apartment hotel which we got for a real steal. ;) Can't find such promotions anywhere else.
Well the bad thing is.........
There is a kitchen!
Which means... No restaurant!!
Hallelujah!
And it's really out of the way from Patong, really hard to get transport hmm.
And surprise!! Before i could even settle in, Giel called and he knocked off super early! :D So he reached really sooner than expected so we went down to bring him up (the hotel is a confusion) and showed him around our suite while Andre waits for his rental bike.
And on the bed lay...... His presents from SG. S95 & Ikelite casing!
Well i became his test model for a bit ;) and soon we set off to check out Andre's ride. With just 10 minutes of coaching from Giel, Andre followed us to Patong with a pair of broken slippers.
Had late lunch (and very bad service) at Junceylong where Darren came shortly after. He was really envious of Giel's new S95 :D (well lots of people are)
We went our seperate ways. The guys went to do some shopping for the housewarming party while MinDre and i went to Phuket Town's weekend market!
We had some time so we just shopped around Patong for a bit, bought some DVDs, went to the beach for a bit then got Som to bring us to Phuket Town. On the way, was on the phone with Claudia baby discussing our Halloween costumes!
So big surprise, i only bought like 4 clothes, 2 pairs of shoes. THE END OF WEEKEND MARKET.:(
I knew i'll be shopping lesser but i didn't think it would be so pathetic!
Actually i had plans to return the next day but oh well, we didn't get to ;)
So rushed back to Patong where Giel picked me up, rushed me back for my bath and off we go to the Housewarming party at Nanai. (MinDre continued groceries shopping)
The food was really good, hmm missing it now. Yummy shit.
Well Darren has got to get some new chairs since apparently, 2 of his has broken at his new house!
Poor Tommi had quite a fall from the broken chair and off and on, came the crutch joke of Giel's.
John, the male host of the night was very lovely, making sure my liver was lapping up alcohol, refilling my glasses etc. Of course he got to that by shouting across the hall for Darren, his bitch to get it for him, for me. Hahahaha! It was quite a good time.
Alas i didn't really know anyone there, so yea i just keep to the people i know (just the 3 musketeers!) and listen to their stories and jokes.
Lovely Darren, wore the skirts ever since he bought napkins like these. My goodness hahaha. Like seriously?
Giel calls this the romantic photo. Hahahaha! :)
3 lovely guys, Darren, John and Giel :)
NERD ALERT!!
Hahaha I brought my fake specs for some fun photo-taking and look how the guys are playing with it!
I bring you the nerds and we have Prof. Al Cohol!! Didn't expect them to have this much fun with the glasses hehehe.
Sunsets here are goregous. Shame I couldn't take a walk by the beach with Giel when he took these with his awesome cam. I was having my half day tour at Khai Island.
The guys made breakfast with love for us girls!! Rushful breakfast but oh, so delicious :D
How I wished Giel could join me at Khai but the boat was already full :((((
It was a wonderful ride out to sea, crashing waves, embarassing moans from me when we hit a big wave and very very messy hair for Mindy thanks to the goregous wind. I was suffering from a bad hangover and yes, the perfect weather and environment cured me! (More likely the boat ride ;)
So we snorkelled and thanks to Giel's camera with UW housing, we took many wonderful UW pictures!! :D
All the fishes swimming around you.
I didn't really enjoy the first snorkel.
Probably getting used to the mask and all.
And the view wasn't that fantastic.
I SWEAR I DIDN'T GET THEM TO POSE! Andre was guiding Mindy towards him, i saw and i snapped! Haa i'm getting more and more interested in UW photography!!
2nd plunge was right smack in the middle of the sea, it was BEAUTIFUL. My god, i wished i could dive instead of just peasy snorkel. But it was good enough, hated the life-jacks though, keep getting in the way, annoying.
We could see the corals, i spied some white anemone and clown fish. It was really good but such a short one :((
And our 3rd island hop, we were dead bushed and hungry! Had our sandwiches and some coke. IT'S HEAVEN.
It was my best time ever, the beautiful beach, the sun, i blasted relaxing music from my phone. It was awesome.
I could just stay there forever :)
We had a long journey back to our secluded hotel and there, my darling was waiting and watching the Karate Kid on TV. I washed up and we went for dinner at NaNai. We were ALL famished!
Food was good, super love the tang hoon (vermicelli)!!!!!
Giel was in love with the dvd that was being aired on the tv. All the golden hits of the past ;D
We parted and went to Bangla Rd to look for Adam and his friends.
(Adam kept going on and on if Angela could bring him a camera like what i did HAHAHAHA)
I made more friends and they were wicked awesome people! Sofie, my Danish BFF. Lol!
She's a super hot dancer, her hips when she move, WHOA~
Hot stuff ;)
Well we partied till really late, had nice hotdog and Giel had burgers AND hotdog for supper. It was a quiet one, though along the street stalls of Bangla. It felt so nice to just sit beside him, not talking much, and just mmmmm eat.
Slept the whole of the next day and i finally visted Giel's place!! Nice, cosy, nothing fancy, but home :)
Hehehe, now i know where he stays! Haa!
And finally i used abit of his internet and i literally dragged myself to shower :( didn't feel like moving at all my GOD.
I kidnapped his gf into my bag, it was hilarious. Hahahaha!
And that's our Honda bike :DD
Finally met Jessica & Ben up for dinner in Jungceylong along with MinDre. So big group having dinner. Darren and John came and join us as well. Met Tik up for abit and she'll be coming to Singapore next April!! :D Gonna meet her and bring her around in Singapore!
She's my Thai BFF hahahha!
Brought the whole group to Magic where we stayed for a short while, teaching the rest how to play SG's drinking games like 5/10, and 7-up. Hahaha well, not many were interested.
MinDre was surprised to see Giel and i back so soon. We took some pictures of Kalim beach at night. It was a beautiful moment.
Sigh, i miss the place already!!
MinDre returned for Singapore in the morning while i slept my morning away. But we headed out to Giel's FAVOURITE Mission hospital, with his FAVOURITE nurses there. (Ok, im just being anal)
His nurse is cool, she spoke gibberish to me in Thai, and we had a good laugh because she wanted me to bring Giel to the x-ray room -.-
I'm glad Giel can start moving around with his crutch but hmmm, still quite some time before it fully heals.
It was so saddening when i saw his x-rays from 5th June.
It was painful to look at.
Apart from my favourite x-ray that shows a nice view.. of his jean's zipper. Hahaha! What were u thinking?
We got drenched in the rain and was so so cold when we got back.
Checked out, headed to Edens. Had lunch. Saw Sofie etc.
Giel brought me out for an hour's massage. It was good. I couldn't stop myself from giggling though, i was so annoyingly ticklish -.-
Even my masseur kept laughing at my reactions.
Got some snacks from Watsons. Saw some nike shoes. And back to Eden. And got a tuk tuk.
And it was time to bid goodbye. :(
It was a painful ride to the airport. I never felt more alone, cold and sad. I couldn't stop crying that i called Mindy in singapore.
I really couldn't bear to leave, not knowing when i'll ever see him again..
This trip i'm really thankful i got such a nice, beautiful hotel. And im even more thankful that he had 3 days off instead of 2! Although we were constantly surrounded by friends, i felt happy.
It was a good return, and i can't wait for my next one soon again.
My darling parents drove me and MinDre to the airport early in the morning. :D
After checking in, we had American breakfast at Dome, searched for missing ATMs, did some alcohol tasting and shopping in the dutyfree and then almost late for our flight again ;)
FACT: I actually fell asleep in most of the journey and woke up for abit to write on the arrival/departure card. And back to zzz-land again.
After quite a long bit, and delay at a Tour Agency, we reached our goregous service apartment hotel which we got for a real steal. ;) Can't find such promotions anywhere else.
Well the bad thing is.........
There is a kitchen!
Which means... No restaurant!!
Hallelujah!
And it's really out of the way from Patong, really hard to get transport hmm.
And surprise!! Before i could even settle in, Giel called and he knocked off super early! :D So he reached really sooner than expected so we went down to bring him up (the hotel is a confusion) and showed him around our suite while Andre waits for his rental bike.
And on the bed lay...... His presents from SG. S95 & Ikelite casing!
Well i became his test model for a bit ;) and soon we set off to check out Andre's ride. With just 10 minutes of coaching from Giel, Andre followed us to Patong with a pair of broken slippers.
Had late lunch (and very bad service) at Junceylong where Darren came shortly after. He was really envious of Giel's new S95 :D (well lots of people are)
We went our seperate ways. The guys went to do some shopping for the housewarming party while MinDre and i went to Phuket Town's weekend market!
We had some time so we just shopped around Patong for a bit, bought some DVDs, went to the beach for a bit then got Som to bring us to Phuket Town. On the way, was on the phone with Claudia baby discussing our Halloween costumes!
So big surprise, i only bought like 4 clothes, 2 pairs of shoes. THE END OF WEEKEND MARKET.:(
I knew i'll be shopping lesser but i didn't think it would be so pathetic!
Actually i had plans to return the next day but oh well, we didn't get to ;)
So rushed back to Patong where Giel picked me up, rushed me back for my bath and off we go to the Housewarming party at Nanai. (MinDre continued groceries shopping)
The food was really good, hmm missing it now. Yummy shit.
Well Darren has got to get some new chairs since apparently, 2 of his has broken at his new house!
Poor Tommi had quite a fall from the broken chair and off and on, came the crutch joke of Giel's.
John, the male host of the night was very lovely, making sure my liver was lapping up alcohol, refilling my glasses etc. Of course he got to that by shouting across the hall for Darren, his bitch to get it for him, for me. Hahahaha! It was quite a good time.
Alas i didn't really know anyone there, so yea i just keep to the people i know (just the 3 musketeers!) and listen to their stories and jokes.
Lovely Darren, wore the skirts ever since he bought napkins like these. My goodness hahaha. Like seriously?
Giel calls this the romantic photo. Hahahaha! :)
3 lovely guys, Darren, John and Giel :)
NERD ALERT!!
Hahaha I brought my fake specs for some fun photo-taking and look how the guys are playing with it!
I bring you the nerds and we have Prof. Al Cohol!! Didn't expect them to have this much fun with the glasses hehehe.
Sunsets here are goregous. Shame I couldn't take a walk by the beach with Giel when he took these with his awesome cam. I was having my half day tour at Khai Island.
The guys made breakfast with love for us girls!! Rushful breakfast but oh, so delicious :D
How I wished Giel could join me at Khai but the boat was already full :((((
It was a wonderful ride out to sea, crashing waves, embarassing moans from me when we hit a big wave and very very messy hair for Mindy thanks to the goregous wind. I was suffering from a bad hangover and yes, the perfect weather and environment cured me! (More likely the boat ride ;)
So we snorkelled and thanks to Giel's camera with UW housing, we took many wonderful UW pictures!! :D
All the fishes swimming around you.
I didn't really enjoy the first snorkel.
Probably getting used to the mask and all.
And the view wasn't that fantastic.
I SWEAR I DIDN'T GET THEM TO POSE! Andre was guiding Mindy towards him, i saw and i snapped! Haa i'm getting more and more interested in UW photography!!
2nd plunge was right smack in the middle of the sea, it was BEAUTIFUL. My god, i wished i could dive instead of just peasy snorkel. But it was good enough, hated the life-jacks though, keep getting in the way, annoying.
We could see the corals, i spied some white anemone and clown fish. It was really good but such a short one :((
And our 3rd island hop, we were dead bushed and hungry! Had our sandwiches and some coke. IT'S HEAVEN.
It was my best time ever, the beautiful beach, the sun, i blasted relaxing music from my phone. It was awesome.
I could just stay there forever :)
We had a long journey back to our secluded hotel and there, my darling was waiting and watching the Karate Kid on TV. I washed up and we went for dinner at NaNai. We were ALL famished!
Food was good, super love the tang hoon (vermicelli)!!!!!
Giel was in love with the dvd that was being aired on the tv. All the golden hits of the past ;D
We parted and went to Bangla Rd to look for Adam and his friends.
(Adam kept going on and on if Angela could bring him a camera like what i did HAHAHAHA)
I made more friends and they were wicked awesome people! Sofie, my Danish BFF. Lol!
She's a super hot dancer, her hips when she move, WHOA~
Hot stuff ;)
Well we partied till really late, had nice hotdog and Giel had burgers AND hotdog for supper. It was a quiet one, though along the street stalls of Bangla. It felt so nice to just sit beside him, not talking much, and just mmmmm eat.
Slept the whole of the next day and i finally visted Giel's place!! Nice, cosy, nothing fancy, but home :)
Hehehe, now i know where he stays! Haa!
And finally i used abit of his internet and i literally dragged myself to shower :( didn't feel like moving at all my GOD.
I kidnapped his gf into my bag, it was hilarious. Hahahaha!
And that's our Honda bike :DD
Finally met Jessica & Ben up for dinner in Jungceylong along with MinDre. So big group having dinner. Darren and John came and join us as well. Met Tik up for abit and she'll be coming to Singapore next April!! :D Gonna meet her and bring her around in Singapore!
She's my Thai BFF hahahha!
Brought the whole group to Magic where we stayed for a short while, teaching the rest how to play SG's drinking games like 5/10, and 7-up. Hahaha well, not many were interested.
MinDre was surprised to see Giel and i back so soon. We took some pictures of Kalim beach at night. It was a beautiful moment.
Sigh, i miss the place already!!
MinDre returned for Singapore in the morning while i slept my morning away. But we headed out to Giel's FAVOURITE Mission hospital, with his FAVOURITE nurses there. (Ok, im just being anal)
His nurse is cool, she spoke gibberish to me in Thai, and we had a good laugh because she wanted me to bring Giel to the x-ray room -.-
I'm glad Giel can start moving around with his crutch but hmmm, still quite some time before it fully heals.
It was so saddening when i saw his x-rays from 5th June.
It was painful to look at.
Apart from my favourite x-ray that shows a nice view.. of his jean's zipper. Hahaha! What were u thinking?
We got drenched in the rain and was so so cold when we got back.
Checked out, headed to Edens. Had lunch. Saw Sofie etc.
Giel brought me out for an hour's massage. It was good. I couldn't stop myself from giggling though, i was so annoyingly ticklish -.-
Even my masseur kept laughing at my reactions.
Got some snacks from Watsons. Saw some nike shoes. And back to Eden. And got a tuk tuk.
And it was time to bid goodbye. :(
It was a painful ride to the airport. I never felt more alone, cold and sad. I couldn't stop crying that i called Mindy in singapore.
I really couldn't bear to leave, not knowing when i'll ever see him again..
This trip i'm really thankful i got such a nice, beautiful hotel. And im even more thankful that he had 3 days off instead of 2! Although we were constantly surrounded by friends, i felt happy.
It was a good return, and i can't wait for my next one soon again.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)