2013

Wrap up of 2013... Let's see!!!

The year I moved in my own place,
The year I went to Melbourne twice,
The year I went to Phuket three times,
The year I went to Boracay, Cebu, Manila before the Typhoon,
The year I stayed in Singapore longer than 2 days,
The year I met more high school friends than the past 12 years leaving school,
The year I got my first hangover,
The year I stop drinking and driving,
The year I turned 30,
The year I travelled for my birthday party,
The year I changed 2 phones in 3 months, 
The year I forgave,
The year I start saying NO
The year I gone back the least to Penang,
The year I started cooking again,
The year I started to matter more at work,
The year I understand more of others pain,
The year I started drinking whiskey without coke,
The year I feel not appreciated, 
The year I gave up on myself,
The year I start gaining weight,
The year I see who are my true friends,
The year I get hurt from him again,

Let's see what 2014 brings me.... 

Philippines - Manila, Cebu, Boracay

Adding up to my late post, we go back to July where Nike had a SEA Celebration in Cebu, Philippines. 

I decided to maximize this trip by going 1 day earlier to Manila, and leave 3 days later to head to Boracay.

In Manila, we mostly just ate and i was glad i also got to meet up with my close EBC Bro and sis for breakkie before i flew off to Cebu.

Nike ladies and myself

Gem and Jason - EBC Familia Manila!

You cannot imagine the amount of food i ate at 7 in the morning! BUT it was worth it

We then made our way along with the rest of the south east asia teammates to Cebu, Philippines.

Arriving there, the place didn't look as well develop than i thought but i could see so much culture around. Upon checking in the hotel, it felt as though we were in a totally different area. Shangri-la in Mactan was beautiful and big and everyone there were always with smiles.

Upon heading into the room, we were given a bag of goodies each per person.

The room in Shangri-la Mactan

Goody bag!!!

 The beach was beautiful and the water stunning.... 

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1920's outfit

Crazy fun with colleagues on 1920's night

 After the 3 nights of crazy partying, drinking and serious meetings and sports activities, everyone left home.. while 3 of us decided to take the plan to the beautiful island of Boracay. 

The beach was breathtaking and i couldn't believe my eyes. It was a lot nicer than Cebu. How could it be possible?! This is what happens when you were brought up in Penang island and often travel to Phuket and live on Patong beach. 

Here are some pictures.

My perfect tan aftermath

Birthday Post!

I know my birthday passed a few months ago, but it was one of the best birthday parties i have yet to experience. For the big 3-0, I decided to ask my gang to head to Phuket instead of staying in KL, most of them said yes!! So OFF WE GO!!! 

All 16 of us!! - From France, Poland, Philippines, USA and Myself!

We had a private boat for island hopping, had all the tan we need. And food was amazing! Here are some pictures as usual to share.

Boys sipping and enjoying the "view"

Baywatch picture - walking to the boat for island 2

This is how we party in the private boat! Champagne Showers! 

Raya Island was magnificient! 

The gang for my birthday! Muacks Muacks! 

Best Birthday cake!! MANGO STICKY RICE!!!

Also a video of the summary of the whole trip is as per below video   

 Coming back to Malaysia, I also gotten another birthday celebration from my Nike Family! So sweet of them to know my favourite cake is Durian Cheesecake! haha!! It stunk the office for 2 days! 

Yummy!!! 

 Even at night another joint birthday celebration with our SEA GM - Jinky! Awesome times at Marini's @ 57

Jinky and I at Marini's @ 57

I think next year, I plan to go Melbourne alone! or stay home and do nothing! Sounds good! 
You will hear more of me!! 

Misunderstood

When I do my best to do as much as I can, 

People see me as too aggressive....

When I offer my help to others,

People see me as being a busy body...

When I am friendly and try to be a good host,

People see me as having no work to do...

When i do one mistake out of the times i have helped out,

People see me as not to be trusted with work ...

When others do a mistake,

People say it's okay, no problem, everyone does mistakes,

When I leave one day, 

People! Please remember what I've done,

Everything I do, I did it for the better of everyone..

Chinese New Year @ Melbourne

Ever since I lost 1 grandma 2 years ago, it made me feel that i should spend more time with the other before it's too late. So this year, i decided to head down to Melbourne to spend time with grandma. Well, drama's happen once in awhile otherwise it wouldn't be family but all in all, it was a great trip!

Here are some pictures to share... family, friends and etc...

Me and my lovely grandma at TGIF

Manicure and Pedicure with Grandma and Aunt

Always lovely to have dinner and wine at the garden with family!

I had to share this.. Self service car wash! it was so fun!

Yee Sang with family for reunion dinner

The familia!!! L-R: Grandma, cousin, cousin, aunt 3, uncle 3, uncle 4, aunt 4

A perfect dinner = Wine, bread, magnificent steaks

Friends i caught up with and met - Yik (he's in MY), Zach + Hanae + the kids, Hsu Teik, JB, Jay, KP,  Jonas and Jacob

Some view around the city :) 

St Kilda sunset

Central Business District - Melbourne

More city walks

Capoeira Angola ... i was wearing skirt so no capo for me (GREAT EXCUSE to lari)

Bidding farewell with Mario!!