WEEKEND GETAWAY

9.5.2008 Friday

2:15pm Picked up from home
I was excited about this little weekend getaway. Partly because I had wanted to have this with the one I have been in love with for a long time; Peter Petrelli. So, when he suggested we got away over the weekend, I said yes without hesitation. He arrived and I was happy. We were on our way to a chill-out weekend. In the car, I looked into my purse and realized that I forgot my camera. Great…so if you see any pics for this blog..I didn’t take them.

3:15pm LCCT
Parking was a little bitch. But we managed to get one. Well, after all Peter was my HERO! Ha ha.

4:10pm Depart
There was a group of people on the flight that was going to a hash run in Langkawi. The flight was full of ‘excited’ people and we both closed our eyes through the whole one hour flight to Langkawi.
5:10pm Arrival – Langkawi Airport
It was easy to find a ride to our hotel; Sunset Beach Resort in Pantai Tengah, Cenang. I hadn’t been to Langkawi in a Loooooong time and I was pretty surprised how beautiful this little island was. The sunset beach resort was the exact match to what I imagined the place was going to be.

We checked in. Very cozy room we got there…

7:00pm – Walkabout and Dinner
We made our way to walk around and see what’s around. We were next to the underwater world.

I thought to myself, if we don’t have any plan we should visit this place. We stopped by a bar to quench our thirst. We stepped out of the Bar and there’s a guy hailed us and yelled “Taxi?”. Peter Petrelli asked how much and we both jumped into the guy’s car and headed to Bonton.

8:00pm – Dinner at Bonton
Oh wow...that place was filled with beautiful cats. Hanging out like it was a cat’s joint. The ambiance was “Kampung” like. Very ‘Malay’ concept but nicely done. I saw a few people whom I thought I recognized from Bonton in Kuala Lumpur. I didn’t know their names so I kept quiet. But Peter Petrelli was more curios than I did so he asked away only to find out I was wrong. We had a very nice dinner there. Then we headed back and rest.

10.5.2008 Saturday
10:30am Breakfast
I didn’t have much. I just had coffee and some scrambled eggs. Peter Petrelli suddenly had this idea of “Soldier” breakfast. I made a remark, ”That was very English and people in America/Canada called it differently”. We both laughed at it.

12:30pm

We were then picked up by Peter Petrelli’s friend; Sylar and Maya to Telaga Harbour. After a brief introduction, Peter Petrelli and I jumped into an ‘old’ Volvo where the door was almost ripped apart. I thought that was very ‘cute’. First we stopped for lunch at The Loaf which belongs to our former prime minister; Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammed. The food was alright. I ordered the spaghetti Alio Olio and it was pretty drenched. I thought Alio Olio was supposed to be ‘dry’ and ‘oily’. It was oily alright but they didn’t get it quite right. O well, what do I know…I only know how to eat ha ha.
We then went to the boat and then went to Kuah so that Sylar would get some stuffs for his boat. Maya and I went to the Malay Restaurant and waited for the boys. There, Maya showed me some pictures of her home and friends there. I was intrigued by some of the pics and they brought the smiles to my face. We grew pretty tired waiting for the boys and finally they called it quit and sent us back to the Hotel. We agreed to meet up at Champor Champor later on in the evening for dinner and drinks

8:30pm – Champor Champor
We walked to Champor Champor coz it was not that far from Sunset Beach. Sylar and Maya were already there. We joined in and got our drinks. We met Uma and Theo. They own and run the bar. We had some pretty interesting drinking conversation. Some interesting people started to walk in.
We stopped for a bit and grabbed a table for dinner. I had some mutton curry and it was delicious.
We then return to the bar area to continue with silly talk. More interesting people started to walk in and as the night went further, the conversation started to get weirder. Sylar volunteered to send us back to the hotel.

Uma and Theo; Great company, great drinks and awesome food!

11.5.2008 Sunday
I probably woke up around 11:00am. We woke up and quickly grabbed a taxi and headed to Telaga Harbor.
12:30pm – Telaga Harbour
We arrived at Telaga Harbour but made a quick stop to tapaw (take away) some food. We got some sandwiches and Sylar let us in. We had a few bite and I was more excited to do some ‘sailing’.
While we were eating, there was this American Lady passing some flyers out to Peter Petrelli saying that she fixes sails. He talked to her for a little bit for Sylar needed the sails to be fixed. It was almost too spooky that this lady showed up when they needed one.

2:00pm – Sylar took the boat out
Sylar started the engine and off we went…leaving the harbor slowly. I was excited. The boys were busy. As we went further, the ‘ombak’ (tide) was really high. It had been a long time since I was on a boat. It started to rain…then heavily…I was drenched but I loved it. This one somehow didn’t agree with my tummy. I puked a few times. So did Maya it seemed. After that happened, Sylar decided to take the boat back. We arrived back safe and I was a little disappointed with what happened. I wish it could be a longer experience and as Sylar put it to the boys at the harbor…”Hujan dan perempuan sakit” which meant,”It rained and the women got sick”. What an unfortunate day….I wish I knew how to sail and knew what exactly to do…not DECKING…Maya lied down so I helped out a little bit when the boys were putting the sail up and down.

5:00pm – The Volvo wouldn’t start
That beat-up Volvo was cranky. It couldn’t start. We then decided to just call for a cab. We saw some monkeys on the street. A couple of tourists took some pictures. Our cab finally arrived. When we arrived, we agreed to meet up later in the bar next door for some food and drinks and to watch a little bit of football.

7:30pm – Dinner at the Oasis
Sylar and Maya were already waited at the Oasis for us. I had some Tandoori prawns and it was delicious. Peter Petrelli hardly touched his food and he claimed that he wasn’t that hungry. Then I realized it was mother’s day and I sent a text message to mom. I called and informed my sister and she was at “the Garden” gallivanting. Our table was at the beach and we could hear the sound of the tide..so soothing and relaxing. Peter Petrelli’s invited Maya to play pool. I didn’t want to embarrass the people around me with my pool skill so I just watch everyone played ha ha. We then watched a little bit of football and then headed back to the hotel. AT 11:30pm we were out like a light.

12.5.2008 Monday
8:00am – Taxi to the Langkawi Airport
We woke up in time to get ready to go home. 3 days were not enough for the both of us. The transport was waiting for us.

8:20am- Checking in

While lining up to check in, there was this lady with a daughter in a pram. She was in front of another lady who was in front of us…duh how many in front LOL…Anyway, she saw her husband coming in with some luggage and she left the line. A few minutes after she came back to the line and the lady in front of us refused to let her in. So she moved in front of us and Peter Petrelli made a remark saying she should get back. She told Peter Petrelli that because she was from India he looked down on her. She accused Peter Petrelli and the other lady of not ‘fearing god’ for refusing her to get back in the line. Finally, an older man behind us asked the lady to get in the line in front of him. At that time, I couldn’t be bothered to say anything. I learned from some people, in a heated situation, better stay quiet than adding fuel. Nevertheless, the older man saved the situation.

8:50am – Starbucks

After we checked in, we were both craving for Coffee and almost automatically we went to Starbucks. I had my usual Caramel Macchiato and Peter Petrelli had his cappuccino.

9:35am – AirAsia

We left Langkawi (sob sob)….

10:25am – Landed LCCT

We landed in KL apparently 10minutes ahead of schedule (wow..AirAsia must mention that huh). I was not looking forward to go back to work. The journey was pretty quiet. We both hardly said anything.

11:20am – Home

Peter Petrelli dropped me off.
Thank you Peter Petrelli for that little get away..and the opportunity to get to know you a little better. *KISS*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIL SISTAH

Felt like only yesterday that I held her in my arms..she was a chubby baby and we all loved to pinch her chubby cheeks...now 25 years later..she's grown to be a beautiful woman. Even though we can't really pinch her chubby cheeks any longer, we still feel like pinching her anyway lol. My parents drove over 300km to be here with her on this day. We must celebrate with the loveliest gal in the world. She's no longer 'little'..we know that..but to us, she's still our lil gal whom we must protect from harms way. My dear little sister, Happy Birthday and we all LOVE you!

LABOUR DAY

I am thrilled that today is a holiday for people in Malaysia. I am not thrilled that it is already May in 2008. I made it a point that I vegetate today to the max. I didn't even get out of my apartment door. I was pretty content re-watching episodes of queer as folk (US version) and rome. I ordered in almost everything today starting from breakfast.

Yes! I am celebrating labour day without doing ANY labour work whatsoever.

This is ONE day that I refuse to think about or do work. NOT even house work.

I took the garbage out though...does that consider work? darn...

I received a few text messages from friends and colleagues wishing me happy labour day.This one caught my eyes;

"7 secret of success...I found the answers in my room;

1. Roof said-Aim High


2. Fan said-Be cool


3. Clock Said-Every minute is precious


4. Mirror said-Reflect before you act


5. Window said - See the world


6. Calendar said - Keep up-to-date


7. Door said - Push hard to achieve your goal

Wishing you HAPPY LABOUR DAY"

I am wishing all of you happy labour day as well :-) Enjoy!

SEX AND THE CITY THE MOVIE! YAY!

I am excited and I will wait patiently for the Movie! It is going to premier in London instead of NY on 12th May 2008. I have the entire 6 seasons of the TV series on DVD.

It is amazing how the lives of NY women apply to pretty much people all over the world plus minus the intensity.

I for certain know a lot of women who had the similar experiences to the women in the TV series. I also know a few women who actually lived through the TV series mimicking the similar situations, perhaps minus the absolute hunk up there. Sounds pathetic? Well that's the tough reality.

I do not expect the movie to be any better than the series simply because the series brought the audience and fans through series of events that accentuate the drama tackling every issues women face on daily basis while an hour half movie can not cramp everything inside. It will be interesting to see which issues that the movie shall portray.

Yes. I will wait and see very soon (or later on DVD).

THE NEWS= SEX AND THE CITY

LA LA LA LAP DANCE????

This evening while enjoying some "my" time on a Sunday, the melancholy mood was brought to a halt for a moment after reading this article from "Argus Lite" while searching for places to go on the web;
"A campaign to bring in tougher regulations for lapdancing clubs has been launched.
Hove MP Celia Barlow and Brighton and Hove city councillor Gill Mitchell went to Parliament to call for a change to the Licensing Act 2003 which has left councils powerless to stop strip clubs opening.
Since the new law came into effect in November 2005, six venues in Brighton and Hove have been granted the right to hold fully-nude dancing.
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Before the change, two venues - Top Totty, Grand Parade, Brighton, and The Pussycat Club, Church Road ,Hove - had licences for semi-naked entertainment.
Following the closure of Pussycat Club in Hove, three venues regular hold lapdancing.
Ms Barlow has been at the forefront of the campaign to change the legislation which puts lapdancing on a par with karaoke bars or ballet clubs.
The campaign by the organisation OBJECT seeks to classify lap dancing clubs as 'Sex Encounter Establishments', which will allow local councils the power to decide where these clubs can open.
Are strip clubs good for Brighton and Hove? Join the debate below."

Link= tougher regulations

Well, I am not going to join the debate. I am neither from Brighton nor Hove so, it is not my place to give ANY remark regarding to this topic but I can't help it but wonder...what KIND of regulations? "DO NOT TOUCH!" ahak! It's hard not to huh while watchin those booties wiggling right at ya! "DO NOT GET EXCITED AND GET CARRIED AWAY!"

Oh, and the debate; are strip clubs good Brighton and Hove? I must say it's a very very tough debate we have here. I hate to be the mayor(s) of these places ;-)

Brighton and Hove should decide carefully what type of regulations they should have when it comes to "Lap Dance", better still...go to Thailand to get a few insights ;-)

Ahhh I better get some sleepies and think of some places to go to if I ever get a holiday..I am certain I will not go to Brighton or Hove anytime soon. I am pretty scared of these 'tougher regulations' business.

CO DO - Revisited

What is it about this restaurant that I kept going back to? Well this place has amazingly tasty food and the price does not hurt my pocket so I can't complaint and I can't help it but to keep on coming here.

The truth is, this restaurant situated in my favorite mall (mid valley megamall). I usually will do my shopping here and when I am tired and hungry, CODO sort of waved at me. I love the ambiance. I like the friendly staffs. I like the fact that the variety of Vietnamese food, suit my Asian palate.

TONY ROMA!

Last week, a colleague of mine fell sick...she had dengue! Aweful huh! I was buzee till I could not visit her in the hospital (Baaad baaad friend). So I texted her wishing well and I promised her, if she got well, I would treat her to her favorite place; TONY ROMA. Who the H is Tony? Ha ha.. like I care who he was...as long as this place has great food...who cares rite? Today, after my meetings with some clients and errand ran....I picked her up and another colleague for lunch at the curve. I didn't take many pics coz I was focussing on eating..

Ooooo yeah!!!!! The onion rings have evolved to a different level altogether!!!!!

doesn't it look like mojito? Nah, just some juices with perrier. They were having some perrier promo and we were the suckerszzz!
Carribean Perrier he he
Tasty Mash
Damn pigs ha ha..the ribs were licked clean!

Pasta! Pasta! Pasta!

Tony Roma's special sauces! Awesome with the ribs!

Ribbon Pasta with Shrimps

Lamb Chop

Once again, we went back to the office bloated as hell. Just thinking about it made me fat ha ha. Someone who I adore very much told me that looking at my blog ...people mite think I have a problem..YES! I do have a problem! I love to eat too much and I think I have achieved some quality cellulite from that! *evil laughs*