ღ° Reminisces the days with His blessing °ღ

Swanston St.

2012-01-19T15:40:00.005+08:00

So, it has been a year more since I've first clubbed... in Melbourne? It was the most memorable trip with L3.

And today, here I am once more just recalling the name of the streets.

Every street has its name, La Trobe st named Peter, Queen st named KokWei, Bourke st named Suzzane, Flinders st named MaeYee, Collins st of course is Colin and Swanston st bears the name of everyone! ... especially Alex'.

And today we are all named Wall st. Gone were the days when we were all happily undergrads...

travelling alone, i felt you Missy.

(outside Melbourne State Library)

28/11 @ 06JAN12

2011-12-30T22:09:00.004+08:00

Braces removed, lenses retrieved

Repeal the old for the new to reveal

Laces fastened, determined to race

The dream worth a lifetime of praise we chase

Wide-eyed, with hope our hearts brim

Into XXX their purposes trimmed

Pretty faces and gracious greets

An intersection of races meet

Diversified background and distinctive vision

Differences reconciled into the dibs

on common mission

Changes embraced as grooming braced

Bold blue and apple red engraved

Begun a brand new phase for the crew

Picked to be polished bright as jewel

Food and beverages as always craved

Skills and knowledge being chased

Solve the puzzle and pax relation maze

To fly at higher altitude

To soar at different magnitude

And face the world at accustomed pace

With their grace, nations will be amazed

Equip self to service others

To uphold the Airbus and Boeing titles

Destiny is turned-around with transit interval

Memories of merry-go-round will last in eternal

Priscilla L.

11/12/11

mai wa nan tao rai

2011-12-30T12:22:00.000+08:00

8 years ago... someone asked if I'm from Thai?

6 years ago... i watched a couple of Thai dramas...

2 years ago... when in UK, British asked if I'm Thai?

3 months ago... i've been actively learning Thai.

today, I wanna be Thai.

forevertwentyone

2011-12-30T01:08:00.001+08:00

the crucial age.

of reluctance in leaving behind the baggage of fun, friend and foe packed in reliance of parents. yet done knowingly with a pinch of bittersweet excitement while packing another bag solely on own's effort and expense. the pride of independence. so as to claim.

the heart's pumping as waiting impatiently to get on board. the never intention to compete with the crowd until the force made its effect. so you're now almost ahead in que? never stop, never enough. the continuous force intensely prod a further push. no time for shoe lace, just run to make it to the gate! all ready for departure once tightened the buckles, burn the little spare time pondering upon what was the pace that you've lost track of?

anxious. the take-off at unexpected exponential rate. the heart pumps so soft you can hear repetitively thuds too loud with the rising pressure in the changing of surrounding. you know something big is ahead, you're just unsure how it would has the effect on you.

the journey is as excruciating as long it's ought to be. little did you know you are numbed by its limited movement. too routine before the shock - arrival in the future.

21 is history.

or at least almost history for me... gonna make everyday counts!

ps: premature birthday sentiment...

felt and pen down in July.

only one

2011-11-19T12:35:00.001+08:00

of all the issues to ponder upon

of all the chances to consider

of all the choices to evaluate

and only one decision to be taken.

Crossroads

2011-09-25T12:51:00.004+08:00

if perceived to have chosen to leave the dream

they know me not just all

if to ever realised am lost at the crossroads

with risk on the verge of being knocked down

that's me and myself

if anyone is going to bless the broken road

that's my dear Father in heaven

Android

2011-09-15T12:55:00.001+08:00

testing Blogger-Droid in awe...

Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.4

this is so true.

2011-08-07T23:25:00.000+08:00

little did we know, we've endured all five papers while easily a quarter gave up along way. in that, satisfaction shall arise. pride reigns only with positive outcome.

aged.

2011-07-28T10:50:00.002+08:00

Dear all, kindly go to the mirror and frown...

Admire if your forehead is wrinkled.

cause you've been thinking hard and sharp!

SO WHAT?!

2011-07-27T13:12:00.005+08:00

SO WHAT if you are well-versed with everything sitting at the corner of your mind? TIME disallowed you to express it all out. and before you are given a chance to, JUDGMENT DAY!

BEFORE you get to shine your bulb,

the chandelier came crashing down.

and BURNT.... dead and gone.

BadAss

2011-07-26T13:04:00.003+08:00

day n night.

get low. drop it to the floor. on the floor.

(doubt I can be down any lower)

... in my head.

tik tok.

the time of my life.

the extent I'd go to limit scope to the surrounding distractions.

mid-range

2011-07-16T02:57:00.007+08:00

mid-range fringe: frustration & lost in between!

not even the slightest brush of mascara

because i only face statutes and books don't value my beauty. hur hurr!

"once you go black, you never go back!"

that's the whole issue about make-up, it's almost an addiction. once you have had a taste of the better, you're almost reluctant to settle for the former.

here i am, always reminding self: NO succumbing to addiction nor temptation!

you won't want your prom night looking like another 'ordinary' you, do you? to feast only on occasion is to bring true appreciation onto surface. so surreal. and that'll suffice.

... am lovin' myself as plain Jane can not?!

just so you know, i have had secret obsession with my eyelids that i blink and wink at myself in front of mirrors thinking the eyes are cute with puffy bags of fats UNTIL i realise my face is too big to emphasise on the eyes. hur hurr hurrr!

in all eventualities, i still fall back into the appreciation of God's handmade-ME... more than blessed to have eyes to see, ears to hear, nose to smell, mouth to taste, and heart to love. contented.

... one of the many self-battling and petty issues in life.

09/07/2011 made History

2011-07-10T03:43:00.019+08:00

if 1969 Racial Riot made it into history book,

this 2011 racial unity for BERSIH, too, shall be marked!

was in my comfort zone until twitter (@insider_latest) updates every few minutes have heated up my patriotism and decided to join the rally at noon with a few law mates. missed a few highlights in the morning yet the remaining ongoings was a real eye-opener.

merely requesting for the slightest reformation, greatest outcome possible?

8 demands to reform Malaysia's electoral processes:

Clean up the electoral roll to address irregularities
Reform postal voting
Use indelible ink
Establish a minimum campaign period of 21 days
Ensure free and fair access for all political parties to the media
Strengthen public institutions
Get rid of corruption
Put a stop to dirty politics

struggling with law books for 5 years by now, i've learnt the legal system unfailingly has loopholes in favour of government. this time round, the government (PDRM, in particular) went beyond the loophole and dug a muddy hole to hide in. despicable.

arresting people for exercising their Federal Constitution rights:

Art 9 [Freedom of Movement]

Art 10 [Freedom of Speech, Assembly, Association]

... subsequently hiding under the shield of Essential (Security Cases) Regulations 1975? FYI: ESCAR was enacted as the aftermath of racial RIOT back in 1969. this is a peaceful RALLY! next thing you know, an comprehensive regulation to limit your powers. can't wait!

besides, Art 150 [permits the Agong to proclaim state of emergency on PM's advice] that has yet to take place, how can ESCAR be invoked by PDRM?! and do note: the PM seems rather silent as to this and applauded those who didn't support this good cause. the harder you conceal, the more is yet to reveal! from what we all see with bare eyes, the government has just embarked on a sinking ship with its strong opposition against BERSIH. impliedly for Kotor, isn't it?!

frankly and ashamed for the past 21 years, i have been oblivious as to the country's politics as they're deemed irrelevant to me. turning 21 marks my interest in the reigning of this country. i just can't wait to vote now!

not the most feminine side but oh yeah, element of patriotism!

MARATHON: KL Sentral to PasarSeni to HospitalTungShin

to Pudu to BukitBintang to Pavilion to KLCC.

of an arrested BERSIH supporter splashed by chemical flood.

if it wasn't for CLP exam in 2weeks...

i don't mind experiencing tear gas in my eyes,

chemical water on my skin, and handcuffs even.

felt some tear gas residues stinging up my nostril though!

Mr.Ari, the CLP classmate (previously Taylor's lecturer) who got souvenir,

tear-gas cartridge!

Datuk Ambiga, the President of Bar Council and BERSIH instigator

is totally down to earth despite her position, from what i recalled meeting her

3 years back in LawAsia International Moot.

VIDEOS:

the heroes and heroins.

the stronger UNITY promoted by Ambiga's 2.0Bersih than Najib's 1Malaysia.

as said: Action speaks louder than words.

the letter may not reach the King personally, but there's no way to pretend nor deny BERSIH when it has hit international?

for the first time, i can say i'm proud to be Malaysian!

of expectation and reality.

2011-07-06T23:02:00.008+08:00

i've said it once, i'm saying it twice, to be elongated at third:

i never had high achievement expected of me since young. failing standard one and being almost last in standard two class... could never 've been happier! i grew up pulling hairs instead of combing barbie's hair. hated pretty hairs. try this, "if you let me tie you a ponytail only i'll bring you to sunway lagoon" said the mum.

subconsciously my appreciation for the parents are founded in the their love expressed in freedom. freedom extended to curriculum. awesome or not! as dad has always claimed "i'm giving you the freedom my dad gave to me as inheritance from my grandfather... so i'm expecting you to give your children the same...". dad has never been the most sentimental one around. only witnessed his soft spot once when grandpa passed away. once and no more.

he took life at its toughest approach yet practically practical. before any of us got into relationships, his advice was "i hope you all get and experience as many boyfriends and heartbreaks as possible, then you will learn from there and never marry the same." smirks was our reply. and the juvenile road trip resumes.

road trip ceases as we grew fertile (interpret appropriately) and no more juvenile (just because it rhymes nicely), bloomed into young ladies with diversified approaches in life. and the boy... is still boy.

nonetheless dad's advice stayed strong in me. being tough and independent are always my selling point. try finding my soft spot?

...

oh daymnnn, think i've strayed too far.

my point is... my parents never expect too much from me as a child thus 'excel' is deemed so at my own pace. God as my motivation and for Him i've planted vision beyond my sight. peer pressure as my yardstick.

my self-imposed expectation. my reality to face. pray i don't disappoint any of them; my family, my peers, and most of all, my God.

... because disappointment would then hurt me most.

unlock the lock.

2011-07-04T23:37:00.002+08:00

NO ONE knows you better than yourself.

you hold the key to your own heart.

now that you've seen the shape of your heart

find the missing puzzle that fits in perfectly

search the key first if you're a late bloomer

forget about it all if you don't even have a heart

Lover Candle

2011-07-04T12:57:00.004+08:00

the beauty in life is to have

preparation for the anticipation of a picture perfect memory.

thank You for the torn bad veils and good veil hand-made.

to infinity and beyond.

2011-07-02T11:46:00.006+08:00

mind set.

lips sealed.

eyes widened.

to conquer at layered levels.

however wavy the flow would be.

those that hinder sight are to be set aside.

the Parole Evidence

2011-06-30T23:50:00.006+08:00

Evidence Act, section 91-92:

please DO vary, add, or contradict the terms of my life now...

even i interpret starbucks logo as "SHOOT ME!"

all the dirts in life vent on Mickey oh poor you...

no morning bird happily chirping but noon ANGRY bird.

before we know it, it's a piece of photo of faded memory.

the joyful souls are selling out to 25th July.

oh please do breathe colours into this black&white system!

on the side note...

the classmate, once dropdead annoying, has been supporting my spine and boost my love for self recently. you know who you are. xoxo. ; ]

while people actually thought i'm a bimbo, he knew

it's

simply

my choice

TO HAVE FUN!

the surge

2011-06-27T04:12:00.004+08:00

the haphazard surge of hazardous and/or harmless passion

could possibly be the only prod in the much mundane phase now.

hey Mickey!

2011-06-25T17:32:00.011+08:00

Compassion (from Latin: "co-suffering") is a virtue — one in which the emotional capacities of empathy and sympathy (for the suffering of others) are regarded as a part of love itself, and a cornerstone of greater social interconnection and humanism — foundational to the highest principles in philosophy, society, and personhood.

something all communities are lacked of. let aside the third-world countries, even the most civilised ones are of degrading status.

disappointment in others is incomparable to the one in self. despicable... i vow, as and when of capability, to give out the compassion and love that God has shared with me.

looking out of comfort zone.

searching for avenues available.

step of faith.

going on fearless, guts.

inspire others!

even the little ones can be quite inspirational...

silent treatment

2011-06-24T14:33:00.005+08:00

in today's context of LIFE, we could totally use more of these silent treatment anytime... for me, it's now...

Restructuring phase-E

2011-06-23T20:31:00.007+08:00

to a prolonged hours of productivity!

and not just hallucinating away in sgnh5163rg52h5+n4b16s3

gh02ns1af06352m65471f 6dzfgyghs6db21hr25m41dfzs0s25bh...

time is of essence.

2011-06-23T11:10:00.002+08:00

a word or figure of speech portrays and signifies one meaning of an infinite magnitude. choose your word in the most right of time, manner, and sincerity. ignorance is bliss, otherwise. safest policy too. nonetheless, it's always pleasant to voice out something positive.

just, sometimes you never know if you've jinxed it...

a little too early to say "happy ever after"?

CLP runs the Night! and day...

2011-06-21T23:29:00.004+08:00

she's been on loop in my top playlist for few weeks now to realise WHAT?!
and here i stand to justify the existence of...

Havana Brown, a hawt & talented lady DJ!

personally thought it's a good trigger for heartbeat after head-beats induced by long hours of PP v Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim [2004].

this is shameful.

2011-06-21T23:11:00.002+08:00

this, as a consolation, to know that if i ever fail to pass through this stage, i'm blessed enough for higher education thus far.

nonetheless, http://mydeal.com.my/ does have some good deals.

if only clock ticks anti-clockwise...

2011-06-19T19:27:00.001+08:00

effort.

2011-06-17T11:14:00.001+08:00

onerous it was.

one-off it's not.

can never be passive.

continuously progressive.

prevention rather than reparation.

the new found old love

2011-06-15T23:52:00.006+08:00

PC_La Priscilla Leow

Twitter as an avenue to rant anything and everything without 'like' nor 'comment'. Dominance ftw!

- when you just wanna be left unrebutted.

PC_La Priscilla Leow

the same value and same weight of effort would constitute different meaning and different worth if it's initiated instead of demanded.

- when you don't feel like elaborate further.

PC_La Priscilla Leow

excited* just downloaded my first pdf and read it via a mobile! It's like carrying documents in the smallest possible briefcase.

- to sound bimbo without being teased.

PC_La Priscilla Leow

mum boiled herbal soup at this hour just so i'm focused tomorrow. ahhh~ *rubs warm tummy to sleep*

- to express heartfelt gratitude.

PC_La Priscilla Leow

the drive is on only if destination has been set.

- to motivate self and others.

PC_La Priscilla Leow

is simplicity too much to ask for?

- to know you are not alone.

PC_La Priscilla Leow

the.right.pillar.of. strength.reliance.hope.patience.faith.trust.love.GOD.

- to remind self and others of the Righteous.

... thus explains the passivity in facebook and blogger.

kickin' in...

2011-06-15T23:43:00.004+08:00

oooofff the CLP stress effect is kickin' in...

one huge pimple on my chin!

may sound beeetchy to those who have had acne problemo... whatevurr yo, i have the right to beeetch all i want because CLP has been beeetchier and mean! whatevuhhhh.

by the way, it's my good hair day. primary point.

bimbo out.

Super Supre!

2011-06-13T13:36:00.003+08:00

the love i found in Supre since i first walked into it in GoldCoast...

and Sydney and Melbourne.

DRAWing apart from the conventional ...

2011-06-10T13:58:00.015+08:00

PC_La Priscilla Leow

to balance the left & right side brain all up; today is devoted to anything artsy. *graffiti*

12 minutes ago
Yon Sern Tan
Hahaha, looking forward to you sending me a picture of it..
10 minutes ago
Priscilla Leow
clearly we define graffiti differently.
7 minutes ago
Yon Sern Tan
Please elaborate!
3 minutes ago
Priscilla Leow
im drawing charts... thats the most artsy i can get!
HAHAHAHH
sigh. misery.

... supplement to this, i'm promoting

TanYonSern as one of my most artsy & single & eligible photographer friend around! takers?

ps: count urself lucky today!

haunted...

2011-06-09T09:04:00.013+08:00

this Barcelona photo just had to pop up at facebook's sidebar.

and emphasised... *the sister's chest*

YES!

the walk in life...

2011-05-31T23:03:00.004+08:00

you may be one but you aren't anyone.

however tiny it's your destiny.

assurance, pretty please?

2011-05-31T17:09:00.005+08:00

please assure me it is safe to be unsealed?

the examination of the life time.

the examination that determines the future.

oh, it's time table, not results... yet!

will we ever... ?

2011-05-28T18:55:00.003+08:00

"because i have a voice!" - The King's Speech

2011-05-27T23:19:00.009+08:00

some may see this as "behind every successful man there is a woman"

i, instead, would rather perceive it simply as... PERSPECTIVE.

everyone has their say.

RESPECT.

ever realise 'respect' forms substantially of the word 'perspective'?
emphasis: respect others' perspective!

another risk to take.

2011-05-26T16:09:00.000+08:00

would it be promising as it looks inviting?

what keeps 'em together?

2011-05-25T23:56:00.004+08:00

same heat, different heartbeat.

Restructuring phase-D

2011-05-19T23:10:00.000+08:00

to a balanced diet and consume supplement!

"Jesus fish oil"

anything that enhances the memory,

out of desperation and into digestion...

how's life for you?

2011-05-12T23:45:00.000+08:00

just as we thought it's non-existent... fairytales just won't end, do they?

HAHahaHomgHahaahhaaHrolfhahahahWth!

don't you just love LIFE...

drizzles a little tear after the draught.

puzzles a little thought against the odd.

chimes the bell after damages were done.

shines the path when hopes were gone.

feel for the Tsunami victims.

2011-05-05T12:42:00.011+08:00

just as the craving was forming itself, the water forced its way into Japanese shore. when the craving mounted higher, radiation intruded into our air.

i pray...

may the Japanese victims re-build their homes.

may the path be set straight.

may the flowers start blooming again.

and stay away from alcohol.

mourn not.

for the light shall start shining on You evermore.

Japan, the Country of Sun's Origin.

and when tragic events finally starts toning down, followed by celebrations of the Royal Wedding & death of ~~Obama~~Osama...

the beak is ready for the craving has reached its peak!

*chirps excitedly*

comfort can only be found in privacy.

fun can only be found in victory.

a lil' non-existing celebration on 1st May @

Japanese ala-carte BUFFET @ KOMURA, Corus Hotel.

RM98++ per person, RM114 nett.

certain credit cards offer 15% discount.

personal comparison and rating upon 10 for

Komura / Umaiya:

Food: 9 / 8

Variety: 7 / 9

Fresh: 10 / 8
Ambience: 10 / 9
Price: 7 / 10

Location: 6 / 9

my Lord, my Beacon.

2011-05-04T00:42:00.011+08:00

this is it.

this is the way... and just as i am convinced so, into the pothole out of nowhere i fell. screeched so sharp that only i can hear it echoed in my head. discreet pain only i can feel.

somewhere in and about the pothole found is a leeway. filled with hope and reassured that could be it, instead. before led to another, a different manner with similar pain. it was a loophole that failed me. nothing much. first cut was the deepest.

potholes and loopholes. similar yet distinctive. one to scream in pain and another to cry in disappointment.

sometimes, i wonder am i alone in this?

oh Lord, please shine Your light so bright and so high.

please shine like the beacon and i will be Your fisherman.

just as i head back Home, the Heavenly wealth awaits me!

*motivated*

enhanced is my understanding of uncertainty and insecurity

just as i misunderstood Your way

am in great fear of being lost.

for only in You i fear

lead me to You.

Amen.

In-Law

2011-05-03T00:28:00.003+08:00

♥ ♥ ♥

dedicating this song to Pauline Leow & Joshua Chan.
♥ ♥
HAPPY ENGAGEMENT!
♥
and wazzupppp, i muh bridesmaid-to-beeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

and they say...

2011-04-30T23:45:00.003+08:00

a woman prettiest moment is the day...

she gets married.

the England royalty and monarchy.

2011-04-29T15:57:00.022+08:00

PRINCE WILLIAM & KATE MIDDLETON

passionately inspired by the Royal Wedding showing LIVE now, here i am back and refreshed with the England & Europe memories! little did i know, that marked the end of my higher education journey there.

as the wedding bells ring a melody now, am feeling the vibes & atmosphere very much alive as i've been there myself! so here're my personal insights of The Wedding -related journey:

» BUCKINGHAM PALACE

just imagine it's packed with THOUSANDS now?

some older photos of Buckingham with the Law mates:

» WESTMINSTER & BIG BEN

Pauline and her very wrong exposure.

fret not, i've tried my best to mend for the better views of BigBen / Westminster Parliament: (next to Westminster Abbey where the wedding is ongoing NOW!)

» LONDON EYE

the eagle-soaring sunset

the cricket-buzzing dusk

the love-bird night

» MADAME TUSSAUDS

now became the 3rd older generation.

2nd older generation.

ps: it should have been Princess Diana's wax figure!

and now, can't wait for the new generation's wax figures...
with Kate Middleton!

» WINDSOR CASTLE

and now, intruding the Royalties' primary castle (note that Buckingham is secondary abode) for the second time...

some older photos of my first visit there with Law mates:

just how much i am regretting doing SAM instead of A'Levels

otherwise

I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN ENGLAND NOW FOR FINAL YEAR!!!

~~and not miserably skipping class just to watch it LIVE... on tv.~~

Restructuring phase-C

2011-04-26T02:08:00.001+08:00

to write at least twice faster!

or at least invent a pen which allows faster and smoother gliding.

if eyeliner can, i believe pen pun can!

i'd pay more if have to.

my 5years simplified in 16:20.

2011-04-21T23:03:00.001+08:00

heart touched?

heart opened?

heart exposed?

heart melted?

heart ached?

heart broken?

heart empty?

the affairs.

2011-04-19T21:39:00.016+08:00

having browsing through the breezy fatmosphere in this ever summer bef0re a leaf drifted and landed right on my nose. sniffed it once or twice, ok, maybe more... and right that instant i knew i have to find its tree!

soon to realise the tree already had affair with 3 of my complicated relationships of love and hate and sinful with Vkeong, RebeccaSaw and KampungBoyCityGirl...

the more i have to trace every leaves down to

Andes BYO @ Aman Suria

task: to create some fancy occasion to put a sexy panty on!

the very noon i've got a call from TCB who happily expressing his acceptance into a department of his top priority... just before the "congratulation" formed its pronunciation, the mind went AH HAK, THAT'S IT!

suspense... suspenseeee.... SUSPENSE!

5 Sea Spaghetti @ RM19

rate: 8/10

that's not even the leaf i was tracing for! now, now...

OPEN THE EYES...

and

BEHOLD

the PORK BURGER @ RM13 +RM3 for bacon.

rate: 9/10

with its cheese oozing out at the slash of its almost 2 inches thick patty!

the feast was on me ~~out of desperation~~ to celebrate his lil' entry of core rotation-one. grand entry next year would be another feast altogether?

Restructuring phase-B

2011-04-19T13:12:00.001+08:00

[edited]

to memorise at least 10 5 cases a day!

maybe the fringe will grow by then

i finish memorising the 954682417813 cases!

sometimes. just sometimes... like a knife.

2011-04-18T23:41:00.005+08:00

recollection of past can portray the true picture of a person.

stare into the mirror to feel awkwardly foreign of self.

immunity flinched after inflicted with the worst pain.

oblivion the best umbrella to dance under the rain.

appreciation invoked by negative ownership.

mistrust is a needle to the balloon of effort.

settle for lower now for the better later.

attraction could be a bad distraction.

right could be the most wrong.

up and down and afloat.

love invented hate.

hate boasts love.

together.

you.

Restructuring phase-A

2011-04-14T12:57:00.003+08:00

to reduce 11h sleep down to 9h!

so many hearts, so much hate, so little love.

2011-04-14T01:19:00.008+08:00

have you ever set all aside, sit down and just ponder upon the eventuality?

did you realise there're only two options upon the finishing line?

Heaven. or Hell.

WongFu always come up with the simplest production ...

intriguing the toughest matriculation.

my Hell is about to begin. but i foresee the finishing end in Heaven.

by faith. Amen!

tata... YOUNG!

2011-04-10T23:49:00.000+08:00

amongst the other experiences...

this was initiated by persuasion and subsequently reluctance.

can't you tell from my hair-curl fiasco?

and just when the mood is down, anything, even the most haphazard suggestion could be hazardous! and definitely, hazardous is risky kinda F.U.N.

classy!

sexy!

naughty!

bitchy!

cheeky!

dodgy!

messy!

happy!

and we're BACK IN ACTION !

last week was the fifth yet first carpark experience. :)

Day 2-3 @ Paris, France.

2011-04-10T00:50:00.012+08:00

TO OFFICIALLY END MY EUROPE TRIP WITH THE FAMILY...

(notwithstanding remaining UK tour)

DAY-2 resumed:

note: day 2-3 got really messy as we jumbled up the the accordance itinerary in pursuit of shopping and balancing against opportunity costs. photos in order of our visits, whenever possible.

rate; 3/10

oh wells, we had a decent one at Barcelona at least.

something to do with Defence... overlooking the Eiffel. :)

back to Eiffel just to see the que even longer than yesterday!

» CHAMPS ELYSEE

o Shopping! avenue runs for 2km long.

o prestigious avenue in Paris, France. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, one of the most famous streets in the world.

the biggest Sephora in Europe at ChampElysee of Paris.

that's right, ladies!

Peugeot's 4002 Future Perfect

even the backside is soooo sexay!

» ARC DE TRIOMPHE

o located at the western end of ChampsÉlysées.

o monument that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle / Place de l'Étoile.

o The triumphal arch honours those who fought for France, particularly during theNapoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought. Underneath is the tomb of unknown soldier from WWI.

i swear it was at least 7 storeys high!

and indeed, gloomy day it was... ;/

blardy, even it noticed my belly... :O

[as of July 2010!]

and the view from the peak of the Arc de Triomphe was magnificent!

just imagine the steps we've climbed for this view?
and the mother wasn't willing to climb up and rested below.

at the other side, it overlooks Eiffel! that i'll NOT upload photo
for you to witness it yourself. make a pledge? ; )

and back to Champ Elysee...

eat spinach. ; )

Toyota hybrids!

recommended to dine for dinner; escargot & juicy lamb!

very friendly (or flirty) waiter too! *likes*

rate 9/10.

» NOTRE DAME

o ‘Our Lady of Paris’ is a Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris. It is the cathedral of the Catholic archdiocese of Paris: that is, it is the church that contains the "cathedra", or official chair, of the Archbishop of Paris, André Cardinal Vingt-Trois.

o It is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe

PauPau illegally took a photo inside... tsk!

» Maison Berhillon

o ice cream near Notre Dame

tried, but i thought it just alright in comparison to Italian's gelato.

» Hotel De Ville

the grandest hotel in Paris or maybe Europe?

unfortunately too low class to step inside for an insight. meow~

imagine i get a suite there for honeymoon? *melts!*

DAY-3:

National Academy of Music.

Apple.

Ipad.

» GALERIES LA FAYETTE

the one that left us to many opportunity costs [bottom end].

the Malaysia-Pavilion of Paris!

lil' graduation gift!

unfortunately it's gone now... :(

but whatevah, i thought i look good here! *shy*

so-called the BEST Macaron in the WORLD!

i thought it was alright only, too.

» PANTHEON

o "Every god" is a building in the Latin Quarter in Paris, containing the remains of distinguished French citizens

just a lil touch n' go.

» JARDIN DES TUILERIES

o one of Paris's most visited gardens thanks to its central location between the Louvre & Place de la Concorde. As such the Tuileries are part of a grand central axis leading from the Louvre all the way to La Défense, the city's business district.

sisterly love! :D

some obelisk we've hunt around...

to the extent we couldn't even

feel our feet!

we were so fortunate to be at the right place at right time...

it was the plane-formation rehearsal for French independence day!

stared right onto the sky in awe for half an hour...

» SACRE COUR

o Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Paris: A church on the hill, walk along Montmarte area – Red light district, take picture at Moulin Rouge.

o A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city.

the walk uphill was sooooo excruciating;

Pau almost wanted to forgo it while mum stopped a few times to buy fruits.

i persevered on!

with gelato. :)

and... FINALLY!

serenaded by some live band and performances out there...

while enjoying the view of Montmatre from the peak.

FYI:

we CLIMBED up for miles to that height that overlooks Montmatre!

and rushed back downhill in our jelly-legs to catch the Eurostar...

LONDON by 11pm!

pardon me, i felt Paris wasn't any big deal other that Eiffel which sparkles by night and rusty in the day?

perhaps i'm driven away deeply in love with Italy & Netherlands...

now that ends my Europe trip & remaining 1week in London!

I SWEAR a soothing heartfelt of relief was slapped on me like a cucumber eye piece! BACKPACKING Europe is definitely for youngster or those with good stamina! or the rich ones to employ personal chauffeur...

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(+) OPPORTUNITY COSTS :

just to shop longer at LaFayette...

» Centre Pompidou

o Basic ticket to the museum and exhibitions €10-12.

o not simply a modern art museum, but is devoted to all forms of modern and contemporary creations, including literature, theater, film and music… Is a complex in the Beaubourg area of the 4^th arrondissement of Paris, near Les Halles, Rue Montorgueil and theMarais. Designed in the style of high-tech architecture.

o It houses the Bibliothèque publique d'information, a vast public library, the Musée National d'Art Moderne which is the largest museum for modern art in Europe, andIRCAM, a centre for music and acoustic research. Because of its location, the Centre is known locally as Beaubourg.

o Once you leave the center, you can find sculptures and street art. In particular, look for the colorful and Pop-Art-Esque Stravinsky Fountain. You can't miss its bright lips, heart and elephant figures. This is a wonderful place to people-watch or find a cafe overlooking the fountain.

o If just see the outside, don’t need to pay, there is a cool bookstore inside and a cafe to reload on coffee and croissants - Free also. But if go into the exhibition area, need to pay. It is a pretty cool building with escalators and lifts built inside out and there are performers at the open area to watch.

» Versailles

o Paris to Versailles €7 return

o from 1682, Louis XIV officially settled his court and his government. In particular, you will discover the Great Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Apartments.

o Castle; Historic site; Architectural building; Historic home; Government building; Garden; Park

o French gardens surrounded by sculptures (statues, busts, marble vases) made from 1661 by teams of sculptors initially supervised by Charles Le Brun, the King's favorite painter.

» Place De La Concorde

o How to get there à Concorde station… spend 1.5h

o One of the major public 86,400 square metres squares in Paris.

o It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées.

o To the east: Tuileries Gardens - Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume & Musée de l'Orangerie.

o To the North: 2 identical stone buildings, separated by the Rue Royale. The eastern one houses the French Naval Ministry, and the western one is the Hôtel de Crillon. The Rue Royale leads to the Église de la Madeleine. The Embassy of the United States is located in the corner of the Place at the intersection of Avenue Gabriel and Rue Boissy d'Anglas.

o To the Northeastern: western end of the Rue de Rivoli.

o To the South: River Seine, crossed by the Pont de la Concorde.

o At each corner of the octagon formed by the Place are statues, created by Jacques Ignace Hittorff, representing the French cities of Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Marseille,Bordeaux, Nantes, Brest and Rouen.

» Jardin Du Luxembourg

o most popular park in Paris located in the 6th arrondissement, near the Sorbonne University.

o At the center of the park is an octagonal pond, known as the Grand Bassin. Here, children can rent small boats.

o Numerous statues, including the Statue of Saint-Geneviève - patroness of Paris - adorn the park. The park is also popular with chess players and Jeux de Boules players.

o features two noteworthy fountains: The most famous one is the Fontaine de Medicis, a baroque fountain designed in 1624. It is located at the end of a small pond at the northeastern side of the park.

o At the southern end of the park, at an extension known as the Jardins de l'Observatoire, is another fountain, the Fontaine de l'Observatoire designed by Davioud, Carpaux and Frémiet in 1873. The fountain includes a statue of a globe supported by four women, each representing a continent. To maintain symmetry, Oceania was left out.

karma

2011-04-09T20:38:00.004+08:00

those who laughed at me when i cried eating A&W coneydog...

here's my DARE !!!

HaAHAHAHaHa!

just because i find this ad creatively hilarious...

stepping stone. stepping up.

2011-04-09T13:30:00.014+08:00

pardon the undermining of DSLR... as of now.

my new stylish toy.

my new obsessive obstacle.

my new cumbersome burden.

baby-steps into Manual function;

so much of aperture, depth of field, iso, time-speed and focusing to manoeuvre.

ISO yeah! focus, fail.

depth-of-field yeah! chocolate muffins, fail.

while the 3 buggers who insisted

to go Ikea for morning beefballs turned out 40min late into lunch!

and pretending they weren't late . . .

meet my high school friends, amongst others in overseas.

we used to play basketball at Megah together. good ol' days... :)

of perplexed and relieved thoughts.

2011-04-08T02:39:00.023+08:00

some thoughts that perplexed me at 2.45am...

perceived as pessimistic while the little superficial, or actual, optimism sparks.

displayed as negative while self-portrayed protective.

the vulnerable me is self-made tough. :)

JUST WONDERING AM I THE ONLY ONE ON THIS ROAD?

while practically everyone is speeding (recklessly? unsure.) i'm the only one slowing down just to look around for alternative routes? in the last unwanted tragedy to happen, with nonetheless the same ultimate destination. distinctive journey to be experienced respectively, however.

reminds me of the 2010 ski trip at Thredbo, Australia.

there are different routes of different length and speed and difficulty.

some may opt for the steeper shorter route to reach the peak ahead. attached is higher risk of falling lower and, and definitely, painful.

while on the other hand, some may choose a beginner's slope with countless little falls. fret not, it'll end you up at the peak as well. just a bit late for the feast.

same PEAK but matter of choice of ROUTE !

best chosen could possibly be the one you're comfortable and confident with.

not to miss out, contributing factors:

spelling S.I.M.P.L.E is what kids can do but adult find it difficult to achieve.

have you ever slammed shut the devil's whisper to be demanding; same time confused that it's actually an angel's calling? confused - could the demand be possibly good?

unfortunately even the naivest aim of simplicity involves a journey with nothing simple and easy. distractions and distracted.

however sarcastic this could be,

the MonopolyDeal game has came to life!

every card we draw and every decision we make will carve our future.

3 players that i know of;

A - patiently collecting assets with the best defence possible. backward.

B - effort and alert in building an unbreakable foundation of assets. tired.

C - sly for opportunities and grab all other's effort and patience. fearful.

chances to soar with victory or fall with no dignity are in fact EQUAL in this game. A, B or C could possibly soar or fall. slight differing from the ski trip analogy, unfortunately there are the winner and the loser.

it further narrows down to the DECISION within our instincts.

but notwithstanding our decisions, i religiously believe it is all attributable to the TIMING and OPPORTUNITY beyond our control. to realise, and have relief, we hold zero determining power but God alone.

and i've figured... THIS IS IT!

in God alone i rest my routes and decision for You hold them in Your very own timing and opportunity. in You i've found my simplicity. my life.

someOne who relieved my thoughts by 4.26am...

insert curses

2011-04-06T02:44:00.005+08:00

same thing happened to me along the same road heading towards Tropicana City! only difference: it happened to me by NIGHT when i was driving my mum's MPV! unfortunately they've gone braver into sunlight. sigh.

AND i suffered some window glass cuts & RM2.5K casualties!

btw, i remember hearing some LOUD THUD before the shattering glass sound. i'm sure he was using something small, hard, and sharp to break the window.

through the lens of time.

2011-04-03T14:57:00.000+08:00

slept another year away back into the same day of the year.

orange toning dead into gold.

gold is to be kept.

Day 1 @ Paris, France.

2011-04-02T02:14:00.005+08:00

[4th-6th July 2010]

as usual, it begins with Language lesson. today, FRENCH:

Hello = Bonjour.
How are you? = Comment ça va?
Have a nice day = Bonne journée!
Please = S’il vous plaît.
Thank you = Merci.
How much? = Combien coute?
expensive = cher
Where is? = Où est?
When? = Quand?
Why? = Pourquoi?
1 = uhn… 2 = duh… 3 = trwah… 4 kahtr… 5 = sank…
6 = sees… 7 = seht… 8 = weet… 9 = nuhf… 10 = dees

departure from London King Cross station at 11am
- arrival at Paris Gare du Nord by 2pm.

EUROSTAR as the smarter substitute for flight;

no early check-in, no que, no strict customs!

» buy Metro ticket; 10 tickets €11.

» checked in Place Clichy Paris Hotel – rate 4/10.

» LOURVRE MUSEUM

o one of the world's largest museums. The famous Mona Lisa painting is here.

o free on every first Sunday, otherwise €8.50.

remember Da Vinci code?

World greatest pieces.

the crowd for Mona Lisa smile.

yeah, getting pass the crowd left my smile broken.

this is what you call perfection, at every millimetre.

Les Hallese and the Royal Palace.

» EIFFEL TOWER

o €8.10-13.10

o Anywhere in central Paris is almost sure to feature a view of the architectural wonder. At the top, get a view of the city (and there are panoramic guides to tell you what you are seeing). This is so high-up, though, it can be difficult to make things out.

o you can climb to the 2^nd floor, or take an elevator to the top. You will have to stand in line for one of the two elevators, although trips are around 8min apart between the two.
Avoid the masses by going early in the morning on weekdays.

o 1^st floor = displays on the tower's history, to send a post card right from the tower / to dine @ Altitude 95 restaurant. 2^nd floor = visit the more upscale Jules Verne restaurant, souvenir shops and Internet kiosks.

incapable of advising you what time to get there. we've got there the latest and it's long que, we've got there the earliest next morning, it's still endless que.

if we were to que, all other itineraries'd be halted. so managed to touch & go only.

picnic!

mum was merely "hmmm, not bad."

» BATOBUS RIVER CRUISE
http://www.batobus.com/english/8escale.htm

o Reach by 7pm because it closes 9.30pm

o €13, student €9. arrives every 15-30min.

8 stops: Eiffel, St-Germain-des-Prés, Jardin des Plantes, Louvre,
Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, Hotel de Ville and Champs-Elysées.

watch the romantic sunset reflected across the river.

9p.m. that marks.

the last drop, 9.30pm. back to Eiffel for it's Parisian-love view.

wave goodbye to our 30min fling with the Captains. :)

EIFFEL by night!

and if only i've had my Canon 600D during then. reminiscence of Europe trip'd be at a whole new realistic view!

digicam ISO fail. :/

100+ attempted shots with possibly no slightest movement...

it was glittered up for mere 5min and everyone went hoo-haa!

hoo!

haa!

hoo-haa!

i'd flew by Paris just 1 night for this view again. 'cause nothing else matters.

this view before bed; beats lullaby!

delighting you always.

2011-03-31T14:30:00.011+08:00

shoot you.

shoot me.

shoot myself.

all at a whole new higher level.

- 29-03-2011 -

credit to all shareholders!

- 25-12-2010 -

crawlin' back...

2011-03-29T02:41:00.002+08:00

we can have a list of reasons to giving our hearts to someone

but
never can we ever understand why He loves us.

draw the distinction line between

knowledge and acknowledgement and comprehension.

such line is superficial and possibly non-existent in the context of...

Love.

Metropolitan after another.

2011-03-28T22:06:00.006+08:00

after tossing the mortarboard up high in the ay-ayerrr, we took the next immediate nationalrail to London and londontube to Bayswater for the legendary duck rice!

[thisisdated02072010sowhat?!]

arrived just in time for dinner with Mum's sister and the German-mixed twin cousins, as well as our host; PauPau's old church mate, Michelle who married a French with two cutest and fattest babies.

the Gong side.

Pauline with cousins; Alexander and Christian.

the host; Michelle and Vincent, flaunting their new iphone4.

Mum and her long lost touch elder sister.

the kinda genes i'd die and reborn for. T________T

Clement aged 4 & Edgar's turning 1.

"lalar... lalar... feed meeeeee!"

love how Clement is all over me. <3~

his kisses are lick. typical French baby - French kiss.

goodnight London.

and good morning!

tie the shoe lace...

wave goodbye to Michelle and family for 3 days...

canikidnapclementandedgartoparisprettyplease?!

London King Cross station by 10am.

bonjeur Monsieur & Madame...

it's PARIS next!

NO

2011-03-27T02:05:00.014+08:00

the shortest word with the capability of signifying the strongest hurt; "NO."

that's how impaired my social circle and upside down my social cycle were made.

sacrifice in light of compromise.

but just one night couldn't be so wrong?

~~La Kahhonera~~ La Gomera @ Neo Damansara

Spanish buffet; RM40+; rate 6/10.

you make me wanna lose control!

ღ° Reminisces the days with His blessing °ღ

Swanston St.

28/11 @ 06JAN12

mai wa nan tao rai

forevertwentyone

only one

Crossroads

Android

this is so true.

aged.

SO WHAT?!

BadAss

mid-range

09/07/2011 made History

of expectation and reality.

unlock the lock.

Lover Candle

to infinity and beyond.

the Parole Evidence

the surge

hey Mickey!

silent treatment

Restructuring phase-E

time is of essence.

CLP runs the Night! and day...

this is shameful.

if only clock ticks anti-clockwise...

effort.

the new found old love

kickin' in...

Super Supre!

DRAWing apart from the conventional ...

haunted...

the walk in life...

assurance, pretty please?

will we ever... ?

"because i have a voice!" - The King's Speech

another risk to take.

what keeps 'em together?

Restructuring phase-D

how's life for you?

feel for the Tsunami victims.

my Lord, my Beacon.

In-Law

and they say...

the England royalty and monarchy.

Restructuring phase-C

my 5years simplified in 16:20.

the affairs.

Restructuring phase-B

sometimes. just sometimes... like a knife.

Restructuring phase-A

so many hearts, so much hate, so little love.

tata... YOUNG!

Day 2-3 @ Paris, France.

karma

stepping stone. stepping up.

of perplexed and relieved thoughts.

*insert curses*

through the lens of time.

Day 1 @ Paris, France.

delighting you always.

crawlin' back...

Metropolitan after another.

NO

insert curses