Kiwi Land

My friend just got back from 2 weeks holiday at New Zealand. She showed me the pictures taken during the holiday which mesmerized me with capital 'M'.

My god, that country was so beautiful. Remember 'LOTR' movies that used mountains view of New Zealand as the background? That's exactly the same view that was captured by my friend there.

Mt. Cook

Within that two weeks, she had the chance to travel from Auckland to Wellington, then Christchurch before transit at Gold Coast, Australia on the way back to Malaysia.

And what made me more envy of her, when she told us that she tried all the extreme activities (which NZ is popular of other than All Black Rugby team): bungy jumping, white water kayaking, and even zorbing!!

Bungy Jumping in Auckland and Zorbing

I believe she didn't experience any problems to find the place to stay at during her visit in New Zealand: Auckland Hotels, Christchurch Hotels, and Wellington Hotels are all can be searched via this site.

Now I'm thinking of spending my honeymoon in New Zealand. Should start hinting this to my bf then... hehe. Oh, and of course start looking for the best honeymoon suite here . =)

*All images taken from: Tourism New Zealand Image Library

Bookaholic

I've said before that I always love Sophie Kinsella's books.

So far, I've read:

1. All the Shopaholic series

• Confessions of a Shopaholic
• Shopaholic Takes Manhattan
• Shopaholic Ties The Knot
• Shopaholic & Sister
• Shopaholic & Baby

2. Can You Keep a Secret?

3. The Undomestic Goddess

Am currently trying to finish reading "Remember Me" which by far I think the best yet from her.

Stop and Stare

Been listening to this song over and over again..

OneRepublic - Stop and Stare

This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
It's time to make a move, I'm shaking off the rust
I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
I'm staring down myself, counting up the years

Steady hands, just take the wheel
And every glance is killing me
Time to make one last appeal
For the life I lead

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, ohhh
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're here, not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, can you see what I see

They're trying to come back, all my senses push
Untie the weight bags, I never thought I could

Steady feet, don't fail me now
I'm a-run till you can't walk
But something pulls my focus out
And I'm standing down

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're here, not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone gets scared
I've become what I can't be
Oh, do you see what I see

She will survive

I went back to see her.

And she didn't shed a single tear.

I've told you, she's strong.

Ikariam

My colleague introduced me to this game: Ikariam.

I'm not much of a gamer myself. But, I just gave this game a try.

Guess what, it's been one week since I registered, and I'm hooked!!

If you're familiar with games like The Settlers or Age of Kingdoms, I'm sure you'll be addicted to Ikariam too.

Need to expand my territory now. So chiow.

Spiderwick

My friend got free voucher for GSC movie tickets. So, we decided to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles last Sunday. The movie was shown for quite sometimes here but i just didn't feel the urge to watch it. Maybe coz I thought it just another movie for kids.

Anyway, it turned out to be quite an interesting movie. It did have few suspense moments that caused my heart to leapt out. But I think the storyline was too simplified. Maybe to suite the movie with the kids?

But, since we watched it with free tickets, I guess there's nothing for me to complain about, right?

UK, here I come

One dream that I wish will come true one day is: Tour Europe.

So far, the only place I've been oversea is Australia (oh.. and also Thailand.. but that's another story).

I used to feel envious of my friends who further their studies oversea especially in UK.
So, I made a promise to myself that, one day, I will set my foot on UK soil.

We all know that United Kingdom is consist of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
But I think, Ireland is the place that attracts me the most. Especially Dublin. I first heard of Dublin because it's the hometown of popular boyband, Boyzone (at that time, not anymore now I guess.. hahaa).

One thing about the place is it has such a picteresque scenery. Oh so beautiful.

Some searching in the internet, and I stumbled upon this site which offered list of accomodations in Dublin at an affordable rates.

The site is so useful and definetely will be one of my reference when I'm going to UK to visit these other places: Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

Marche

Last Saturday, my friends who just received their bonus payment and increment treated us for a lunch at Marche, The Curve.

The market concept at Marche gives a new type of dining experience. Here, the guest is given a 'market passport'. And once we shopped at the stations, the passport will be stamped with the items selected.

I ordered Grilled Chicken Chop, Cheese Rosti and mix juice of apple,strawberry and kiwi fruit. Yummy.

The food is good and the staff offered an excellent service.

Oh and also, every Tuesday from 6pm onwards, Marche offer Free to Eat Buffet for RM38.88++.

Hmm.. =)

End of the road..

..for Michael Johns of American Idol Season 7.

And I felt so devastated.

He has one of the stronger vocals among this season's contestants.

But, americans had voted.

Good bye Micheal. Definitely gonna miss him from the show. Hope to see more of him in the future.

Always love his rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody

Shogun

Am damn full right now.

Just got back from my friend's pre-birthday celebration dinner at Shogun Japanese Buffet, Sunway Pyramid.

For RM55 perhead, I think it was worth it. The buffet spread was attractive. There're even a choice of Arabian dishes. In a japanese restaurant? Believe it. Haha.

And the taste of the food is quite impressive. I especially love their teriyaki chicken and of course, the sashimi.

We definitely will return back to this place next time.

And of course.. a very happy birthday, to 'you'!

The Conversation

Had a long conversation with him today.

About anything and everything.

On what if? How is? When will be?

And did I get all the answers?

No, not really.

It's Over

It was nearly midnight when the phone rang.

And the news that I received was so shocking that I burst into tears straight away.

Be strong sis. I know you always is.

My Saturday

How was your weekend guys?

Mine was tiring. Yet, quite fun.

-Woke up early morning to send my car to the workshop at Ampang. Need to change the timing belt and also the brake pump.

-Went to KLCC while waiting for the car to be ready. Was thinking of watching a movie there but the queue to buy the tickets was 'oh-so-f**ing-long'. So, we went into Kinokuniya instead. Continued my reading of Sophie Kinsella's "Remember Me". Ohh, I always love this author.

-From KLCC we walked to Pavillion. It was a new shopping mall in KL and we've never being there before. We were amazed on how huge the mall is. Didn't stay long. Just grab some donuts and coffee at J.Co. BTW, I still prefer Big Apple donuts compared to J.Co donuts.

-From Pavillion, we walked all the way to BTS. With a stop at Bentley. He wanted to look at the guitars there. Did nothing at BTS. Got on the monorail and LRT to Ampang station. And head our way back to the workshop to get my car (again, by foot).

I don't know how many miles I've walked today. By the time I got home, my legs were so wobbly.

And now, I'm back at home. Watching Akademi Fantasia concert. Grrr.. these kids' voice suck big time.

Headache

I always have the headache.

But it occured more frequently nowadays.

On last week only, I was attacked with the severe headache for few times.

Need to see a specialist. Soon.

Am so worried now.