Dear Bloggie,

Penang Part 2

Day 3 (31st July) Woke up earlier and meet KL and EH at the Hotel Lobby... that pair will be travelling back to Singapore hence we started the day early; they have a long long journey back home. ^^ We headed down to the famous Sister Char Kway Tiao (with the help of that GPS!!).. the wait for long and I personally think its nice. But Boyfriend prefers the Prawn Mee Soup.. which is really good.
The couple.. before they embark on their long long journey.
And us.. me is super tired.
After we parted way with them.. we took a cab to this tourity spot. Unfortunately, our timing is not right and we just miss the tour time. Hence we took a cab back to the Hotel.. me is tired you know.
We drop by Gurney Plaza.. and its more food. We simply could not resist A&W!! I am so loving the Ice cream Waffle.. and not to mention the Fries.
Headed back to the Hotel for a nap nap.. then we came out during Dinner. ^^ We took a slow walk down to Gurney Drive Hawker and bought back MANY food all just for.. RM30.
Boyfriend with all the food.. ask him to give me a smile and he gave me that cheeky look.
Our Feast at the comfort of the Room... ^^ I am so missing that Mua Chee; it is very very good!
And this.. Xin's Birthday Pressie to Xin. ^^ A pair of Butterfly Earring with Pearls from SK.
I hor.. is tired de. With that Flu and all.. so instead of heading out for some night flea market, I decided to turn in early.

Day 4 (1st August)

My motto for this trip is: Sleep & Eat.. Eat & Sleep. And we truly manage to achieve that.. We checked out of the Room near 12noon and we headed to Gurney Plaza for an early lunch at The Chicken Rice Shop!! I like this Chicken Rice.. but the branch in Singapore simply pales in comparisson. We walked at Gurney Shopping Centre a little more and I picked up a pair of shoes and some magazines..
Then we stopped for Tea at this dainty little shop with some chocolate waffles. ^^
Then.. its back to the Hotel and waited for the Airport Transfer.
And with that.. its the end of our 4D3N Penang Birthday Trip. I think this post lacks quite a bit of the updates.. But I couldnt help it as this happenes more then 1 month back and I really dont have much time for all the updatings. This shall suffice for now.

Let me see.. what other badlogs do I still have. ^^

Penang Part 1

Dear Bloggie,

Penang Part 1

Well.. this trip happened more then 1 month back!! I am already looking forward to my next holiday; but first.. gotta clear all the bad log. ^^


Day 1 (29th July)

Its my Birthday!! Woke up feeling sick coz I came down with flu.. real bad timing but its my Birthday and nothing can dampen my mood. ^^

Mummy send me down to the Airport with Boyfriend.. and we realised the flight is delay. Feeling super lethargic.. we went for a place to sit down and have some food.

We went to Sakae... Me.. its my birthday and nothing can gets me down - not that flight delay and not that flu.
After a heaty meal at Sakae.. my flu got a lot more worse so we headed to MacDonalds for something warm.
The flu gets sooooo much worse that Boyfriend bought me some meddy and more tissue paper. *sigh* Quite sad you know.. coz its my Birthday.
Us.. waiting to board the plane..
And see.. this is the First time I'm travelling on my Birthday!!
We reached Penang in no time.. and Boyfriend bought me a waffle (peanut butter and chocolate!) to munch on while he settle the transportation back to Hotel. His treating me like a Princess truout the entire trip coz its my Birthday and I'm so not feeling well..
Then.. we took a cab to G Hotel.
Its located meters away from the Sea, right beside Gurney Shopping Centre and a 2 min walk from Gurney Drive. A very good hotel thats in a perfect spot.
Our room.. which is surprising Big and Clean.

A little while later.. KL called!! She is also in Penang and staying in the same Hotel as us.. so we meet up and headed down to MacDonald some some bites and chats. ^^

I am real tired with the travelling and flu.. so I retired back to the room early and Boyfriend tuck me to bed.

What a way.. to celebrate my Birthday.

Day 2 (30th July)

Slept in a little later coz the flu is still getting the better of me. Meet up with KL and and EH around noon at the Hotel Lobby.. EH is amazing; he drove up hundreds of miles from Singapore to Penang. So after meeting up with that couple, we went off in their Little Black Car for some food.
At some Kopitiam.. supposedly famous for 'I-cannot-remember-what'.
So aniway.. we had some Penang Char Kway Tiao, Fried Rice, Beef Noodle and this 'Lor Bak' dish.. which is like our 'Nghoh Hiong'; but I absolutely likes!! It comes with the sweet sauce which we can hardly find it in Singapore now. ^^
After the meals.. EH drove to some Local Specialty Store so we could pick up some Piahs back to Singapore.. I like Tau Sar Piah you know. ^^
Its some Famous Brand I think.. the store is renovated in an authentic way which feels so much like a Touristy Trap.
After the Piahs.. we drove down to see the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Then to another 'blink-blink' Buddha..
I know this is not a very clear picture.. but this little thing here is our life line at Penang. I never thought much of GPS, but this really helps us so much on the road.
So.. we travelled a long long journey. From 1 end of the island to the other end.
For all this yummy fruits. ^^
We shared 5 Durains among the 4 of us.. actually its more of KL and myself ate 1/2 a durain while the guys ate 2 each. The Durain Feast ended with some complimentary Rambutans from the Boss!!
Their Little Blackie that travelled hundreds of miles.. ^^
Then we headed down to Queensbay Mall.. need to walk a little to ease that full tummy.
Stopped by this Herbal Stall for some 'liang' stuff.. turn out they served some of the meanest-tasting stuff ever.
Swing back to the Hotel.. Boyfriend bought some Fries for Hipopo!! Keke.. actually its me. I have this serious craving for Fries lately.

Thought a nap would be good.. but we ended up changing and head down to the pool with KL and EH. This is a truly relaxing trip.. ^^
Meet up again later in the evening.. and we drove along the coast line in search for Seafood!! Found 1 that looks good.. and guess what!! We ordered 7 dishes for the 4 of us!!
Me & Boyfriend while waiting for the food.. ^^
We polished off the food in no time.. and total damage: RM 110.20. Which is aroung SGD 50 for all that food.

A little too early to end the day.. we went to G Spot - the Lounge in G Hotel. Chilled out a little and the flu bugs gets the better of me and we headed back to the Room.

After such a long time.. I finally churn out Part 1. I've uploaded the photos for Part 2 (which is shorter) so I guess it'll be out in no time. And while I'm updating for Penang.. I am already looking forward to my next vaccation. ^^

Dear Bloggie,

I know I have not updated for... a very very long time. I still got quite a bit that I want to update:

1. Penang Birthday Trip
2. Birthday Dinner with Spoofy
3. Birthday Dinner with DG
4. YOG as seen from Office
5. Dinner with Besties
6. I'm the First!!

Okie.. quite a long list.

But before I find time for that... maybe just an update about my life now.

Work is not as good as I thought it would be. The initial phase is horrible as I have this Mentor who has this 'you-go-figure-out-yourself' attitude. I came to work on Week 1 Day 1 with so much positive vibes; but it is quickly replaced with low moral and question marks. I'm tasked to update the system (with some 1-liner instructions) and asked to issues cheques (w/o any instruction but armed with some invoices).

I am at the verge of throwing in the towel by Day 3... but I gave myself a prep talk and with mych 'sayang sayang' by Boyfriend; I came to work on Day 4 with Determination made of Steel and believe that I can conquer the World!! With that... thou it is no where near smooth sailing, but I begin to feel happier and Week 1 quickly come to an end.

Ermm.. the culture in this Small Office is kind of weird. The Office is perpetually quiet like a Ghost Town during most part of the day. Noone walks around for small talks, no radio and no nothing. And worst... they do not lunch together. I find myself loitering the streets of Robinson Road and Shenton Way during Lunch, trying to not look lost in this Concrete Jungle (which is definitely not easy). Everywhere is filled with people... I totally cannot find a place to settle down ALONE. Thank God for Friends who worked nearby (buzz me if you work in Town kae!!), I manage to meet up with them for Lunches once in a while... But its alright!! Xin is a Big Girl and I can survive in the City!!

Week 2 simply pass by... and I made a pact with Boyfriend that I will stay here for at least 1.5 years. And the short term reward will be a 1 Week Holiday in Early December.

The Drama came in Week 3 (which is.. now). Boss suddenly decided to be 'not-so-kind' (which reads: NASTY) to me for some work-related stuff.. remember I wasnt given a proper training at first hence there are certain stuff in the Office that I'm still trying to figure out. And Boss just decided to last out at me at Week 3 Day 2.. I can feel myself turning Red and bursting into tear at that moment.

Meet up with Bestie for Dinner and had a talk with Boyfriend after that Drama Week 3 Day 2. I do not feel better.. but am all determine to pay some (80% of my Salary) Penalty to the Agency and leave. That was a rash decision and when I came to my senses on Week 3 Day 3, I realised that 80% of my Salary is a rather substancial amount of money to me. So I changed my mind and intend to brave through the stormy days ahead before I fullfill the contractual terms and leave.. So pray hard for me kae pple!!

Work has been hectic... And I'm meeting the Boyfriend for Dinner almost everyday... Weekend has been filled with plans... Xin is a busy girl in one way or another.

Till my next entry... Which I hope will be Penang Part 1, I assue you I will still be good so no worries about me. ^^

Dear Bloggie,

I know I am seriously lagging in my updates.. but work has been busy and I am filling up my weekends with plans to catch up with the lost time during the weekdays.

Anyway.. I am pissed.

In fact.. I am still too angry to even type it out here.

Anyway.. I am really not happy with you.