I absolutely love. . . .

1. Solitude sol·i·tude/ˈsäləˌt(y)o͞od/

The state or situation of being alone.

We are in a fastmoving world, where it is almost difficult to find time for yourself. I sometimes see solitude as a luxury.  It is among the weirdest feelings one can experience. Bitter sweet I called it and I absolutely love it.

The best part of being alone is that, well. . . .you are alone. You allow your mind to wander into the impossible, you hold on to your favourite book and read for hours, you take off your shoes and walk in the rain or even just spending quiet moments with God. We can be in awe of the beauty of the living world He has created for us.  How can one not appreciate their time alone? Go on, try for yourself =)

2. Cupcakes plural of cup·cake

I wish I could bake. Well, I can bake, but wait, I don’t think I can. A standard cupcake uses the same basic ingredients as standard-sized cakes such as butter, eggs, sugar and flour. Add abit of colour, a touch of your favourite flavour, a hint of joy and all things nice and all your sorrows will seem so far away. It is the little things that content me. Or least I want to be.  Give me a cupcake, you will know that you have added some sunshine into my day =)

My all time favourite? Red velvet cupcakes =)

3. Shop·ping/ˈSHäpiNG/

Shopping is one of my greatest pleasure and they never fail to cheer me up! Its the smell of the malls and how all the pretty things are laid on the shelf. Its that feeling you get when the lady pass you your shopping bag, gosh, it is so exciting. Each time after shopping I also enjoy thinking about the combination of the clothes I bought with the ones I’ve already got and how it would go with this and that and and and . . .  I can’t resist pretty dresses and shoes!

You know what absolutely works for me? Shopping retailing.  Doesn’t matter what and where, so long there is bargain… even better =)

4. Travelling present participle of trav·el /ˈtræv əl/ Show Spelled [trav-uh l]

I absolutely LOVE to fly. Traveling to someplace I’ve not been before is one of my favorite things to do though I am not exactly adventurous, as some of friends who has traveled with me before would claim. I love the airport and the planes. I absolutely love the feeling of stepping off the plane. I don’t know. All I could feel is freedom and the excitement, as you begin to wander where your feet takes you.

Furthest I’ve traveled was Australia. I am not surprised if I said thats my favourite place to be. Hoping to go to the States so that I can do what the things I love doing in no. 3 &5. I do think I would wanna do England one winter. Who wants a white christmas?I know I do!  Oh oh, not forgetting Italy- the vatican city, the Colosseum, the Trevi fountain where I am dying to throw a coin to make a wish, more museums, galleries, the historical buildings, theater, music, great restaurants, streets fun to roam. AAaaaaah! STOP!

So, where would you like to travel to next? Go see the world, don’t limit yourself. No matter how many places you have been in this world, you’ll find another and another and another still waiting to be explored.

5. Photography pho·tog·ra·phy/fəˈtägrəfē/

Don’t know much about editing and all the terms used in photography. I don’t know which angle gives the most light, or what aperture means. I don’t know which lens does what, and all I know I just wanna click away, taking photos of details, people, life, memories, creation and all the beauty I can possibly capture in my camera.

6. Dancing present participle of dance

I am naturally not a dancer. In my childhood, I took up music lessons. I play the piano. Mum gave us the best by sending us to the best piano teacher in the state. She did not see dance as how my sis and I see it. However, we were still very much blessed as it was equally amazing plus music is very closely tied to dancing. It was only recently that I took up dancing and why I love dancing? You learn to love your body and feel good about yourself. It sure is another form of therapy for you girls out there=)

7. Seven is a perfect number no?

How can I enjoy all these without my friend and loved ones, who stood by you through rain and shine.They are the reason why we go through life each day=)

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So tell me, whats are the 7 things you absolutely love?

Photos : Google Images

Butterfly

Its ‘Assignment + Craft’ day today! Have to do some work and finish a project for a client =)

Well, I’m happy that life is getting back to normal around here after so much of thinking and talking for the past week! It’s nice to slow things down a bit. 

My papercrafting life hasn’t slowed down much. Can’t wait to see the look on her face =)

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To bangkok with love….er, not really….

The girls and I went to Bangkok for a weekend in February. We bought our tickets last november and the next thing you know, the weekend has arrived. I couldn’t thank Jovy enough for settling the accommodation because we couldnt decide if we should splurge on an expensive room.

It was an okay trip but rather tiring because we din really plan much beforehand. So everything was very much touch-and-go. I was terrible as i was not adventurous at all. To say the least, i din quite like Bangkok =P

Nevertheless, its a good trip with the girls and I would wanna do this again! but this time, lets go somewhere clean =P

See the happy faces!

Jo and I with Airasia. Thanks, now everyone really, really can fly.

Landed on a beautiful Saturday morning. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Reached Ratcheauriesurp....er....

Their tut tut is so cheap and cute... cant believe i slept in it thru the jam. How is that even possible?

Love you girls!

The streets of BKK

ta-dah! Our budget hotel! awesome place because its C-L-E-A-N!

has a very European interior

In our room....

Getting ready to go out after a long shower. . .

Went to Platinum mall and then . . . .

to Chatuchak! Things are VERY expensive here.

Did a bit of shopping. . .

Played more games at night. . .Lays are nicer there.

Getting ready to go home. Thought we almost missed our plane.

On the sky train. Connected directly into the heart of the airport. Newly built.

While waiting and lining up in the que

Say cheeeeezeee!

Last view of the airport and the runway.

On the plane! home sweet home and we played more Monopoly deal.

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Taylors Open Day: Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts

I am a final year student studying in Taylors Business School, School of Accounting and Finance and I wanted to know more about other schools in Taylors and hence I decided to attend Taylors Open weeks ago. I came across Taylors School of Hospitality and Tourism and I must say, what Taylors has was awesome! Besides the fact that I got lost in their huge state-of-the-art kitchen. . . . .

Station 1

Station 2

Station 3

Teaching classes with kitchen settings

I almost salivated looking at the dish created by the students (who were actually undergoing their final exams on that day itself). Nothing beats catching these students in action! They all looked so professional, running up and down the hallway, busying away. . . .

One of the student that were rushing down the hallway with four plates on him, managed to stop and pause while i take a photo. . .!haha!

It was funny, and I had my friend’s Nikon D70 and forgive me if some photos turn out really bad. My nikon wasn’t behaving like it should and it was difficult to handle it and hence, wasted alot of time on just adjusting the ISO and the shutter speed (seriously, I don’t even know what i am talking about now). Anyway, what took place last saturday wasn’t like any other Open day held by other universities. Read on, and you’ll see what i mean =)

So before I tell you more about TCHT, I am proud to say that Taylors Open Day last weekend was a HUGE SUCCESS!

We have. . . .

Hot air Balloon was a hit! (next to the commercial block)

Opportunity to test drive a student designed car built by Formula Varsity Race Champion Team (School of Engineering)

Campus Tour anyone? This time we get to visit the newly built Taylors Hotel! (said to be ready by Feb 12')

. . . and finally, time to get down to business! Meet the Deans, Lecturers and our career counselors for more information regarding your career path made available here in Taylors!

So now, why Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT)? You probably have heard about this prestigious school but if you don’t. . . . .

– TCHT is the largest hospitality & Tourism School in Malaysia (acknowledged by the Malaysian Book of Records)

-Hospitality School of the Year 2007-2008 (Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2007)

-Reginal Centre for Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Education 2002

-Multi-award winning School of Hospitality & Tourism with lectures and world-renowned chefs from all over the world.

After learning more about this school,I think I should’ve taken up this course instead. Then, being in the kitchen wouldn’t be such a misery. That afternoon, I was given the chance to wander around the kitchen space without and restrain and I was introduced to almost every area of TCHT. TCHT is well known for the teaching faculty which comprises more than 100 full-time local and expatriate lecturers who can’t wait to share their knowledge and experience with their students.  We currently have students from over 30 countries and are affiliated with more than 10 foreign universities around the world.

Internationally Renowned; Introducing to you, Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT)

7 reasons why YOU should enrol into this School!

#1- Various signature restaurants that closely simulates those found in leading hotels and restaurants.

#2-You get to discover beverages of the World

#3- Professions in Demand

#4-Prepares you for the real world

#5- Partnership and Articulation throughout the World

#6- With lots of help to complete a degree; Scholarships and Study loans

. . and last but not least, #7- you get to prepare these amazing looking dish right at your fingertip =)

Want to know what we offer here in our award winning school?

-Certificate in Hotel Operations

-Diploma in Hospitality Management

-Diploma in Culinary Arts

-Diploma in Tourism Management

-Advanced Diploma in Patisserie @ Gastronomic Cuisine

-Bachelor of International Hospitality Management (Hons)

-Bachelor of Culinary Arits & Foodservice Management (Hons)

-Bachelor of International Tourism Management (Hons)

-Masters in International Hospitality Management and

-Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism

For more information, call
03-5629 5000 (Taylor’s University),

email admissions@taylors.edu.my

 

So what are you waiting for? Come join us today! =)

We can offer you so much more, here in Taylors University!

 

Whats happening this Saturday?!

Life is full of choices and here I am giving you another one…. =)

Ta-dah!

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All we need is just one weekend of yours. So head on down to Taylors University this weekend for their OPEN DAY and meet our team!

Do not know what to study in the future or what field you might be interested in, discover them this Saturday!  You can speak to the Lecturers, Deans and our very experienced Career Counselors (well, basically just anyone at all) for more information on the program you are interested in and we’ll do our best to work with you on which career path suits you best!

Date: 17, 18, 19 December 2010 (Friday-Sunday)
Location: Taylor’s Lakeside Campus

Time: 10.00am-5.00pm

We have so much in store for you I think you wouldn’t want to miss anything at all! This includes a RM 200 off for Early bird Registration Discount (promotion valid till 19 December 2010) and exciting events for the rest of the day!

So trust me, your time will be well spent and we guarantee you will be leaving with more than what you have bargained for! This whole event wouldn’t be complete with YOU!!

 

So whats happening this Sat?Too good to be true? Join us this saturday!

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I know its cliche but I am going to say it anyway. Coming to Taylors has been the best decision I’ve ever made the moment I decided to do my tertiary studies here. It has been an incredible journey coupled with lots of  life-changing events and this I want for many, given other options available. All universities are similar in the courses they offer, and how fancy their building get each year or perhaps a less-frustrating parking system but its not what lies within the white bricks, its the experience, the people who will make a difference in you and the value of life that you yearn for. I’ve found what I’ve been looking for as I complete my final year in Taylors School of Accounting and Finance, what about you?

For more information on the Taylor’s Open Day, programme schedules and locations, call
03-5629 5000 (Taylor’s University),
03-5636 2641 (Taylor’s College Subang Jaya),
03-6203 0168 (Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas),
email admissions@taylors.edu.my

For more details go to www.taylors.edu.my

 

How do you get there?

One for the girls

Every girl should strive for this. . . . . . . .

Beauty on the outside. . . . .

and

brains on the inside!

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Break my heart for what breaks Yours

Infidelity, unfaithfulness and the violation of trust.

The fragility of human relationship.

Indescribable sadness.

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Break my heart for what breaks Yours

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The great pretender. . .

Many things began to unravel as I settle my heart. I was in a huge dilemma and I thought I’ve known it all by making a quick, obvious decision.  Pretty heroic and courageous initially. But when the excitement wear out, I then realise this path is could be a huge mistake afterall. Rummaging through all my thoughts and anxieties, I found that one word that I might hate to admit that I am feeling. I, of all people should know better, that I actually don’t belong here. This is not where I want to be.

There are nights when I reach deep down and try a little harder, where I feel, I could have done things differently. Today is one of such nights. Such are the perils of having choices you sometimes don’t need.

Despite weighing out the pros and cons, I am still stuck at the same junction. It’s inspiring and disconcerting at the same time.

logic vs. relevance

oh you can never argue with thess two.

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And i saw the prettiest thing. . . .

Finals starts tomorrow. Am i prepared you ask me, not sure how I’m going to answer that. Not too sure how i am feeling as well. I’ve done sufficient revision, now i just hope I could remember at least something from that 20++ jounrnals. Oh well, I still got to face tomorrow. In less 24 hours, I will be done with 2 papers!

His grace is sufficient! Pray for me =)

This is going to be a short post while I decide what to grab for dinner. We are going to celebrate my sis in law’s birthday end of this month and I thought it would be great if i ask Jocyee to help me with the cake. She is really good. She has done many beautiful cakes for weddings and she takes order! so if you like her work, do contact me and I will hook you guys up! =)

So i was doing some cake hunting. Surfing the web for different designs of cake that i would love Jocyee to design for my sis in law. She showed me this and i fell in love with it almost immediately. Those poppies are too adorable to resist!

 

option 1: Jocyee's choice

But then I thought, perhaps white and black would be abit too formal and both of us love colours but couldnt decide on which.  So i went through more photos on the web, hoping to find something similar for Jocyee. And I saw the prettiest thing. I stopped and I stared and I said, the colour is perfect!

2nd option

Don’t u just love the colour? Some may not tell the difference from the first design but to me, with the addition of the soft pink hue makes a whole lot of difference. We discussed further and I am so glad to hear that she can make those poppies on time! So, in conclusion, we’ve decided on a one tier soft pink/peach coloured poppy cake. I hope my sis in law will like it =)

Can you imagine how the cake is going to be like? i can =)

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This is it!!

A homemade cake designed by a dear friend, Jo Cyee from Jo’s Piece of Cake!

Thanks Jocyeeee! Love the details =)

Photo courtesy of Jocyee!

Its an Orange Cointreau Chocolate! Cant wait to taste it!  =)

 

Happy Birthday Kor!

Jeremy @ 31!

Yesterday was my brother’s birthday. He is now 31! Happy birthday kor! Its been awesome having you as my brother. Love you!

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One more time I’m up on the status. . .

Its shift + del for me.

 

A day without needing to justify, defend and explain myself.

Another day at starbucks with. . . .

. . . . .JO jo! =)

we drank caramel latter and choc cream chip . . .

. . of course we study abit. . .

. . .we even managed to wrap ziyan's birthday present!=)

. . . good time it was. Just laughing away, talking about the randomest stuff ever. Joanna's piece of work, that spells out freedom! how apt. Exactly what we wanted! dying from too much journal readings

Its okay. Studying keeps you occupied. Keeps your mind occupied. All I need is this. I’ve been too tired to think of the things I do or did not do. I’ve been too frustrated and too disappointed. All I need is just a friend who isn’t bias, who wouldn’t question me, who wouldn’t doubt me, or make me feel worse than I already am. One who doesn’t think the worst of me but one who allows me to be who I am and help me to be a better person, to see the things I’m trying hard to change. To actually feel proud of me. Afterall that has happened. I am glad I still have some who have always given me the benefit of the doubt.

A day without needing to justify, defend and explain myself. Just take whats left. I don’t bother anymore.

Now I realised, being able to pour out and at the end, be understood is quite a luxury.

I stand on what I believed in. When I know I’ve lost it all, I haven’t lost you Lord. When one disappointment can be this huge, so will be the hope that comes after that.

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