Pangkor Island Festival - introducing the beauty of Pangkor

Yupe, we went for island holiday again.

Here we are, at Pangkor Island, 

and they are celebrating their Pangkor Island Festival now!!

Pangkor Island Festival (PIF20) ia -week long celebration of culture and arts. Highlights of this community-based arts festival include parade, art installations and exhibitions, theatre, music, film screenings, as well as a variety of workshops.PIF2013 aims to encourage interaction between fellow Pangkorians and Malaysian artists to support and enhance a livelier community environment. The festival also acts as a conduit to promote community development and to raise awareness of existing cultural history. Last but not least, the mapping of local eateries and points of interest as part of the festival also hopes to boost local tourism.PIF 2013 cordially invites both local residents and foreign visitors to be part of this arts and cultural festival. 

It was drizzling & we are still sitting at seaside Teluk Nipah.

Unlike Perhentian Islands or Redang Island, Pangkor island not much affected by the monsoon season. Except for the rainny days. This is because Pangkor is an island off the coast of Perak in North-west peninsular Malaysia. Reached by ferry from Lumut. The island is only 8 square kilometers landed but it has poulation of 25 thousands islanders. That was an amazing numbers which i couldnt figure it out where these population hide at a place with only 16km Tar road. You may not find much attractions but merely just a fish village. You may not find the sea as clear as what you saw at Perhentian or Redang. It's a low-key tourism spot for those bugetary travelers, like me. I found it relaxing.

Okey, here we are at Seagull Pangkor Resort. Why pay more for those expensive hotels when the motive we came here is to relax & enjoy the nature. Am i right?

Seagull Pangkor Resort is an excellent & ideal place to stay at Pangkor island. If you were to seek for basic supplies only, i can said that they provide more than just basics. Tv Astro channels, shower heater, soap & shampoo, towel & etc. Some challet do not provide anything but just a bed & aircon.Moreover, there's a place for you to surf internet if you happens to forget to bring your laptop. A splash pool for kids & a canteen to cather tourists in groups. If you are not sure where is this Seagull Pangkor Resort or how to go there, you can just call up and pre-arrange with their challet staff for a pick up from jetty too! it's more like a one stop solution place located at Teluk Nipah seaside hotspot where you can find everything nearby within walking distance.

official website for Seagull Pangkor Resort
>>http://www.seagullbeachvillageresort.com/<<

Another important element to enjoy a holiday is food! You may try out for some local food near SPK - small town area in Pangkor. But of course there're alot of food stalls around Seagull Pangkor Resort @ Teluk Nipah. Most of them offer food at tourist rate. Teluk Nipah is a tourists hotspot. Maybe you can try negotiate with them for a cheaper price. We paid for around MYR40 for our dinner including drinks. And you can have your meals on the beach. It might not as enjoyable as having romantic seaside dinner with the waves under your foot like how we experienced at Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian). But i do believe it is still acceptable if you're not picky. Well, the food taste not bad. Worth a try.

Well, you ride around the island with motorcycle. Renting motorcycle services available anywhere. Even Seagull Pangkor Resort provides this service. Save your headache of trying to figure out where to rent a motor bike. You can dropby a famous chinese temple near SPK town area. 

Just rent a bike and exploring around this mountainous island & you may found it enjoyable.

A very nice retreat readers. You should try it someday too.

Cheers.

Surprise Proposal

Well, yes that's me

And that's him giving me a memorable night.

On his birthday.

I do not practise blogging sharing what have i done today, where i've been to. i dont do diaries blogging. Normally i will share around topics like how's Perhentian or what is Trapenzius shoulder pain, what is TVT. But today, i just wanted to share around my hapiness. 

From whatever info i'm able to gather, he planned this night for months. And i didnt even suspected anything. Not a single thought of it. The best part is, everyone around me, my colleagues, his family, his friends, my friends, they knew about this plan way more earlier than me. Everyday they just have to pretend knowing nothing at all. Nothing at all. Well, they are good at this. *laugh*

A month before that, he told me he wanted to buy us a couple ring on our anniversary, which is on October. And he took me to some small stall selling aluminium and silver couple rings. Guess what, after tried some rings, he decided not to buy it yet. But when i was shopping inside Watson, he rush back to buy the ring of my size. That ring served only as a benchmark of the size of my finger. He then bought me a diamond ring. Secretly, of course.

Weeks earlier he always asked me to rest early. He sneaked out and rush to Penang Soju Room entertainment city. He went discuss with the crew there for arranging a surprise proposal for me. He even went for rehersal and i still didnt realized any single bit of it.

That night, he left me alone. Running here and there busying. I dont even have any idea where is he. Until friends one by one came in. My colleagues, my collegemate, his bunch of close friends, friends in penang one by one arrived. Then, his family, his cousins. And at the end, my best best friend from Kampar arrived as well. I really getting more and more curious and do not know what is happening. He never mentioned there would be that much of friends attanding his birthday party. Owh yea, he told me it was his birthday party. I was like what the hell is going on now.

And then, he came out on stage.....

There's so many people that i wanted to thanks.I couldn't thank you one by one personally here but still no words is better than thank you. Thank you for those purposely came back from Kuala Lumpur, from Johor, from Singapore, from Kampar and nevertheless, those friends and family around us. It meant alot for two of us. 

Sincerely thank you all for the wonderful night.

*sharing some photos of the night that i got from few resources*

I usually dont like to share too many photos but i cant help it for this event.

It was our big day!!! so many people and It's too memorable!!

We all had an awesome night.

Thanks.

Cheers readers!

Thank you my love - Kevin

Thank you his family, Joanne & Philip

Thank you his cousins..

Thank you my PDI gang : 

Emmy, Chin Nyap, Loh, Peggy, Yu, Khor, Chong, Ooi, Clarrie, Yong Ling, Eeven, Mok, Shyam, Jagadesh, Nathan, Sandeep, Wei Sin, Ahbinand....

Thank you for his best friends :

Enrique, Bee Hooi, JJ, Quah, Donovan, Hock Kim, Marcus, Keah Ping, Guan Wei, Teoh, Hoey, Kay Ewe, Nick, Adrian Lim & his girlfriend, Andrew, Chuen Lin, Piere...

Thank you my friend :

Georgia & her boyfriend, Tommy, Fannie, Golic & my best best friend all the eay from Kampar -Frebby...

Who else that i have forgotten to thanks?

There were too many people that i wish to thanks.

Big credits to Soju Room & Crush Crew for organizing this event with my beloved.

Thanks.

Perhentian Island - My valentine's destination

The sunset on Perhentian Besar 

when we were having our romantic seaside dinner.

The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil Island ("SmallPerhentian"). Kecil attracts more travellers as it has cheaper accommodation, while Besar is a little more expensive and caters more to families and those who want to avoid the backpacker party scene.

Approximately a year ago, we were on Perhentian Kecil. It was amazing. And this year, we decided to try for Perhentian Besar. As usual, it will only be impulsive vacation on the last minute. Fortunately, we got this Mama's challet last minute confirmation that there are still seaview challet available for us!! 

Due to the eastern monsoon, the season in the Perhentians, of course and all other east coast islands is effectively limited to the period between the beginning of March or April until late October. Outside this period the seas can be very rough and choppy, skies overcast and with currents that make swimming dangerous and most accommodation options are closed. However many of them located on Coral beach start on beginning of Feb, while on the Long beach usually a month later. When going during off-season be aware that there will be literally no one there but you !! That was how we spent our vacation on Perhentian kecil !! It was awesome.

Okey, so just a step ahead off our challet and then we are on the beach!!

Shared Mama's challet website here:

http://www.mamaschalet.com.my/

This weren't our first trip. We have been to places like Cameron highland, Genting highland, Pangkor Island, Kuala Lumpur, Melacca and etc. For each getaway, we get even closer. We love vacations and the best would be backpack style!! No plans, no headache. 

Here's some advice: whether it's your first trip together or the highly anticipated, much-romanticized honeymoon, travel ramps up the pressure and can tell you what you need to know about another person and how (or if) you'll have fun and solve problems together. One high-stress trip can result in a relationship flameout or the discovery of true love.

Well, traveling can be seen as a mini-test to see how your relationship works when you are together 24-7 and dealing with unpredictable circumstances.Lack of shared interests or willingness to explore each other's interests can surface early, and it matters. When traveling early in the relationship, suggests a few key questions to ask yourself: Does your partner want to do the same things you do or trade off your choices with his choices? Does she roll with unexpected delays or does she complain when your plans go away? Does he treat hotel and restaurant staff with respect or does he have temper tantrums? Does he spend more time saving money than having fun? So, all these essential enough.

We had been through so much, i do believed we have alot of shared interest which bring us who we are now. Lots of love from him lately.

Well, happy trip readers.

Cheers.

Toyota Vios Tuners - a place for Vios car lovers

Posing with my ride, i called it 'Silver Riding Hood'.

Credits to : my love (photographer)

Most females, though, at least in my experience, really dont talk much about cars or show much interest in them unless they were sales rep. Even then, many of them look on it more as a job and income than a real love of cars. Women, for example, usually dont talk a lot about cars with me unless they have a car problem, car question, or decide they are ready to shop for a new cars. This is not necessarily a sign of "prejudice","stereotypes", or "image". It is just seems to reflect some of the natural differences between men and women. 

"Women grew up with dolls" if you have ever heard of this statement. Well, however, women today are catching up.... there are female car lovers and even female drifter. One of our Malaysia's famous female drifter - Leona Chin proves not just to the local but to the worldwide that women can do what men can. Cars' not just men's business. Men used to take their women to car shows to show them off as an "eye candy". But now, women starting to buy their own cars, mod their own cars and maintainence theirs own.

Okey, so what's with Toyota Vios Tuners. It's a car club in Malaysia which gathered over thousands of Vios owner. They are friendly, family and some of them really shown their passion in cars. Well, i'm TVTian 748.

TVT (Toyota Vios Tuners) organized alot of TT (teh tarik session). Where we also called it as convoi (gathering). Annually they will have mega TT for TVTians from all over the Malaysia to gather along and know each other. There are family days and even futsal event. 

Toyota Vios Tuners official forum ( kinda inactive nowadays)
Toyota Vios Tuners Forum

Toyota Vios Tuners open group in facebook
Toyota Vios Tuners Facebook (Open group)

Well, here's my ride. I have slightly touch up on the outter look and for interior, i have my sound system with 12 inch woofer plus TV set. Still nothing much on performance, i just have my sport absorber IMP and Tein sport spring. Lowered is always nicer. Then my love had given me a 2-point strug bar Ultra Racing. He claimed to be for my safetiness. *lol* Mid bullet and muffler a.k.a silencer changed too! Sooner or later i will have more activities with my Silver Riding Hood. We shall see how later. Hahaha.

Cheers readers.
Cheers for female car lovers too.

Asahi Miami

Here's my bunch of girlfriends.

We were attending Asahi Miami event @ Soju Room earlier last Friday.

It's been ages since i last went clubbing with such huge group of friends. Night clubs are primarily made to be a safe venue for people to come in and enjoy themselves together with their loved ones. Many young people find themselves in much stress after a busy week and they decide to attend night clubs so as to release themselves from the stress. I guess we are one of them ! Due to this, night clubs in one way or the other becomes a stress releasing tool for most young people and that becomes a great advantage. Most people go to the night clubs with the aim of cerebrating well and releasing stress but when they enter in the all they just find themselves imitating what others are doing regardless of whether it is wrong or bad. 

You will hear others say that it's life, let's enjoy, what kind of a talk it thus really? You went to a night club with a positive mind but when you get there and see or hear what others are saying or doing you change your mind and intention of being there. Most night club would use a nationwide security company to provide doormen.For instance if you follow the negative thought of night clubs people or friend this will now end up bringing up violence. Remember that excessive drinking may lead to intoxification which cab in turn lead you in acting violently. 

Excessive drinking in night clubs is one of the most dangerous things you should do. It makes you see other people like beast. And do you know what? To some extend, you may just lose your dignity and did things that embarassing you and friends along.

Remember readers! Be wise and minimize drinking in night club parties. Practice self control and you will enjoy yourself while having night club parties. Practice peace and love to your friends while celebrating and you will not encounter any complication or accident that may occur from fighting dues to excessive drinking

Why am i writing all these? Well, bad things happened. One of my friend meet an accident on his way back home. How much i hated excessive drinking now. People losing control of themselves. This is how alcohol can caused you. Please dont drink and drive.

Thank god that he survived and only broke his jaw.

He is such of a lucky guy.

*praying*

Cheers readers.

Nitez.

A Girl's Guide

Kinda a blur photo taken by my stalker friend who gets too excited to attend the Hennessy Artisty party yesterday night, 25th May 2013.

Nothing much for it but just a girl's guide i would like to share.


There is a thin line between tipsy and sloshed and this boundary is very important for a girl’s reputation.Society expects what some would call classier behaviour from its women than its men. For example, people are generally not really affected when they see a man staggering, talking jibber jabber (to himself) and very drunk. As long as he is not a nuisance and he stays away from others that is fine. Even then they will just say ‘Ndo zvaari’(That’s just how he is).


However the moment a woman is seen doing that, her dignity goes down the drain. I know ladies. It’s hard being one of us.We have all seen that one girl being carried out of the club. This is most likely because her friends are tired of her walking into walls, dancing with strange men and even vomiting on the floor.So to still have fun and get free drinks galore this is what you need to do, without turning into that girl who everybody thinks has no mother.When it comes to your behaviour, have a mantra “I will not act like a slut, I am here to have fun”.


We have all seen the girl who takes alcohol as if it’s a sexual stimulant. All of a sudden she is doing sex dances and her bisexual alter ego comes out. When a guy asks you to make-out with your friend; remember that the Zimbabwean society is very homophobic and you might find your ass in jail. When a guy invites you to escort him to anywhere like the bathroom or carpark, he is trying to get it on with you. By all means, be a lady in the streets and a freak in the bed not in public.


Also that drunken 30-something year old woman with leopard print, fake lashes, cleavage galore with the blonde weave, leave the drunken behaviour to the little girls and settle down. Please leave the Chaka Demus and Shabba Ranks skanky Jamaican 1990s dances in the 1990s. Perverted bending over dances are meant for the bedroom not the dance floor. Obscene dancing may also expose your crack, boobs popping out or your very tight jeans ripping. In the day an age of police raids trying to arrest prostitutes; please do not dance, dress and act like one.


So yes, I think one or more of these things has actually happened to all of us. It is a bit hard to avoid these problems that come with this. Maybe you should stay away from the club scene for a bit, alternate the place you go to club and join Alcoholics Anonymous to solve your drinking problem. If those suggestions are a bit extreme, I suggest you just put a beautiful smile on your face and ignore the judgemental eyes.After all you should live for you, to be old and wise one needs to be young and stupid.




Well, just a girl's guide to share.


Nightz readers.
Cheers.

Quote of the Day

"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."

I'm being who i am. So are you?

This is lifestyle.

Cheers readers.

Shirley Q

-updated from my mobile-

Showing How I Did It

Okay, so I’m back and let’s talk about ‘makeup’!

Make up is certainly not necessary for our health or safety, so why has it become the norm for women of all ages? Well, when women wore makeup gave the impression of being more competent, trustworthy, and intelligent than when they did not. Of course, confidence and self-esteem play a role in this, right? A woman who thinks she looks good and is proud of her appearance will give off a stronger and more commanding vibe, certainly.

Well, I’m going to make a small confession. I don’t use foundation or BB cream on my face for my daily makeup to work. Laziness has driven me to this. Except for special occasions, let me show everyone how I put on my makeup. Very simple & fast!!

•  I’ll put on my contact lens, of course. Bear in mind that it is just a normal lens, no doll eyes lens or color lens. I don’t fancy those products. Be safety concern even if I wanted to look prettier, right?

•             Put on eyelashes. Don’t ever choose those in deep black color as it will not looked natural.  Unless you are preparing for a photo shoot, otherwise, go for brownish eyelashes!! Whereas the glue, don’t ever think of saving money to go for cheapskate product (anyway you’re going to remove it). You will regret for doing that. The best ever are those Japan products (glue, of course).

•       You may found it weird that I did it reversely.  Normal women put on eyeliner or eye shadow before they proceed to eyelashes. Well, I just simply don’t like to make my glue dirty (turned black). At the end of the day, if you’re able to cover it back well with eyeliner or eye shadow, I think there is not a big issue at all!!

•          Eyebrow time!! So, which color to choose? I personally prefer brown. Not forget to mention, I’m red head, so what else suits me? Moreover, I always believe brown makes people look fairer & natural.

           Owh, by the way, I don’t have any eyebrow makeup kit. I just simply use normal brown eye shadow to touch up a bit. Honestly, you don’t need to purposely spend an amount of money to purchase those kits. Eye shadow will do it perfectly!!

•         Blush Blush Blush. Introducing wax blush. I don’t prefer blush powder. Go for Elianto’s wax blush.  I don’t know whether it is still selling in the market or not. But one small bottle can last me for very long. Longer than you can imagine. One advantage of it, looks natural! Meant it all, right?

           Remember , apply a little bit on your nose too. Try it but not too much. Just a little bit will do the magic.

Taadaa~

So, this is how I collect my confidence daily. Not in the correct method though. Well girls, pick up a blush today & show the world we can be much prettier, confidence and attractive. Go !!

Cheers readers.

Sharing is caring. <3

Be Wise

Well time flies, and it's May of 2013. Looking back, it's been months i haven't updated a single post in here.

Pretty busy with my life lately. Have moved on a step ahead in my life. I'm back in Perai starting a brand new life with him. When hoping everything could went well, unknowing that i'm 25 years old this year. And who said age is the biggest secret of a woman? I'm glad to tell that i had grown a year older. I certainly do not know am i wiser, but do hope for maturity.

Maturity? I found some interesting articles to share.

What You Need To Know?? Maturity comes from living your life with deliberateness.Give back to your family and friends. Don't just float alongside them.Above all, know yourself. Work on your weaknesses and know your strengths.

"Accept blame as readily as you do credit."
Every family has one: a perpetually young, meandering soul who refuses to grow up and get his or her life together. In the new comedy My Idiot Brother, the man-child is embodied by Paul Rudd, who plays a naive, nonconformist hippie recently released from jail for selling pot to an undercover officer. Rudd’s sometimes maddening but always endearing character is thrust into the Manhattan lives of his three more successful sisters. They can barely tolerate his freewheeling ways, but end up learning a lot about themselves and each other by the time the lights come on and the curtain descends. But this is the movies. In real life, immature men aren’t looked so kindly upon, especially by their family, who eventually grow weary of supporting someone who should have had their life together long, long ago.

If you happen to find yourself still crashing at mom and dad’s, and asking your siblings for munchie money, here are 17 steps for becoming a mature man and leaving the ranks of idiot brothers worldwide.

Social Factors

1- Accept Responsibility

Responsibility is the foundation of character and integrity. Learn to accept responsibility for your actions, without any excuses. Accept blame as readily as you do credit. Be prepared for the consequences of your decisions and make the right ones so as to minimize those occasions where you must shoulder responsibility. For instance, cut out potentially dangerous behavior such as speeding, or driving after a few drinks.

2- Control Your Emotions

An inability to rein your emotions can produce problems in both your personal and professional life. Rather than suppressing your feelings, work on venting them while controlling your words and actions. For example, if someone lashes out at you in anger, don't respond in kind. Instead, remain calm and cool -- you'll be the better man for it.

3- Give Back

Your successes have a lot to do with help you received along the way. So return the favor and help out others. If you can afford to, donate money to a charity, church or any other worthwhile organization. If money is short, donate your time by volunteering for a charity or mentoring a child.

4- Spend Time With Family & Friends

Be sure to visit your relatives often. If you can't, then keep in touch with them. Call them and catch up. The same applies to your buddies. Even if you're all hitched, try to get together every week. Go for a few beers or play a round of golf. Remember that you probably knew your friends before your girl came into the picture.

Know Thyself

5- Overcome Character Flaws

Each one of us has character flaws. Make a sincere effort to become aware of your habits, traits and overall personality. Listen to what your friends and family say about your behavior. Work on eliminating character weaknesses and enhancing your strong traits; for example, if your work ethic is lacking, resolve to put in a greater effort at work every day.

6- Mind Your Manners

The way you treat others through your words or actions reflects directly on you. You're a walking, talking billboard for yourself. So advertise your good manners. If you don't, people won't like you, won't want to hire you and won't want to date you. Practice the good manners that your parents (hopefully) instilled in you.

7- Do Your Own Thing

Do what you think is right for yourself, not what others think is right for you. In other words, follow your bliss. And don't compare yourself with others, especially in regards to material gain, or you'll likely feel inadequate. Take a chance on a career path you've always dreamed of, but never followed.

8- Operate With Integrity

A man of integrity puts his principles and moral ethics in front of pleasure and personal gain. Employers, colleagues and women all respect people of integrity. Practice keeping your word and doing what's right, instead of just what you want.

Set Your Sights

9- Meet Your Goals

From CEOs of companies to professional athletes, successful people all share a single powerful habit: The ability to set and accomplish goals. Without defined goals and a solid plan, your life will become a daily grind that provides little happiness and even less fulfillment. Start by writing down daily, weekly and monthly goals for yourself. Then resolve to meet them.

10- Kick Bad Habits

All of us have bad habits to varying degrees. Sooner or later, you'll suffer the consequences of them. Make a commitment to reduce and eliminate your bad habits. Pick one of your worst tendencies, like swearing or persistent tardiness, and tell your family and friends that you're working on cutting it out of your life. With them acting as watchdogs, you're more likely to kick it.

11- Keep A Youthful Outlook

Remember that you're only as old as you think you are. Maintain a youthful and fun lifestyle that stimulates your body and mind. Pursue fun and wild activities like white water rafting or parachuting. As long as you're feeling younger, why not get yourself a younger girlfriend?

12- Take Advantage Of Opportunities

Opportunities abound in life, but taking advantage of them often involves risk. Nothing great has ever been accomplished without great risk. Whether you have an opportunity to start your own business or date a girl who you think is out of your league, believe in yourself and strike while the iron is hot. Don't live with regret.

13- Master Patience

Patience and persistence breed success. Most great people fail more times than they succeed. So, learn to pause and relax when you feel impatient. Practice patience by babysitting for a friend or relative's child.

The Well-Rounded Man

14- Diversify Your Interests

Take up a new hobby or interest in order to expand your horizons and become a more well-rounded man. Make the effort to challenge yourself by developing a new skill, such as learning to speak a foreign language. Once you've done so, reward yourself with a trip to a foreign country to test your fluency.

15- Read More

Reading is the key to expanding your vocabulary and knowledge. Turn off the TV for an hour each day and pick up a book instead. Read inspirational books related to self-improvement or your career interest. Or read an entertaining book just for fun.

16- Exercise

Exercise is the key to looking and feeling younger. What you do is not as important as how much you do it. So make a commitment to incorporate some form of physical activity into your daily routine.

17- Get A Pet

Having a pet has been shown to greatly reduce stress and improve happiness. Furthermore, a pet is one of the best ways to learn about responsibility and commitment. This will help you prepare for marriage and eventual children.

Be Wise, Young Man

As you continue on your journey toward becoming a mature man, remember that one of the keys is to always maintain a positive outlook. A positive mental attitude about everything in your life will allow you to succeed where others have failed.

Well said and i believe it should not be just applied on men, instead women as well. Like i said, maturity is what i want from myself, i dont get to enjoy the age of 25 every year. Time wont stop, what's stopping you is yourself.

Nice blogging again.

Regards readers!!
SQ

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