Introducing to you...

After many years of encouragement from my parents, James and close friends, I decided to embark on a new career path and Like a Puffin was birth. 

Why Like a Puffin? Story for another day :)

This has been brewing within me for many years now but just never had the courage and confidence to go ahead with it, but on June 9th, 2013 I finally took the step.

Going into this trusting God fully, and knowing that He will see me through. He's been so faithful all these years. 

More on this to come.

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Phuket with my best friend

Phuket was a blast!

This was my 2^nd visit to Phuket and the first was when I was 9 years old with my parents and some portions of that trip is still vivid in my mind. But my oh my, how Phuket has developed and changed!

Whacky start @ LCCT before our flight. We had to wake up at 3am due to some mistakes made by Expedia regarding our names on our flight.

I loved the fact that I got to visit and explore more of this island with my best friend. It was his first time and we truly do l love exploring new places with him.

A good friend of mine, Ms N was getting married (finally) to her prince and we decided together that we would love to be a part of that special moment and also to catch up with many other ex-colleagues mine, and what more on a beautiful island.

On the first day itself we rented a bike and explored the island for a good 5.5 hours. The wedding was up north near the airport in Nai Yang so we stayed there as well. But on day 1 we literally traveled all the way down south right up till Kata Beach. If any of you know Phuket, you'll know that's quite a journey, especially on a bike but I loved every moment of it.

The one place I wanted to revisit was the cashew nut factory and we managed to. But some goodies back home.

 The cashew nut factory has expanded
and much more touristy now.

Can you spot the cashews
on the tree?

Cashews being extracted thru
a hand machine from their nut

We then continue our journey down south. Rode on the main highways, coastlines and even explored a bit of  Phuket town.

Day 2 was just spend in Nai Yang catching up with friends. I was asked to help coordinate the dinner which I gladly agreed to not only because I absolutely enjoy it but also cos she's a really good friend. 

With the enchanting bride

The groom who's really a 
black man stuck in a Chinese 
body. This is one dude who can dance!!!

Camwhoring before dinner with my love

Dinner & dance was a blast. We had so much fun, we slept at 4am.

Khim & Ellen

Khim & her hubby, Ton

Theresa & Marcus

Day 3 was a struggle in the morning as we planned to visit the biggest waterfalls in Phuket called Bang Pae. We forced ourselves outta bed by 1030am and started making our journey there.

Having no time to grab breakfast at Nai Yang, we decided we'll have our meal at a restaurant we find near the waterfalls, and that was a great decision. Found this gem of a place called Peang Prai Restaurant. This place is a M-U-S-T when you visit Phuket!

Treetop Restaurant, beautiful view and sounds of the gibbons as you enjoy your meal

Mangosteen Salad. Decided to
try something different

Crab Curry! Yes you've seen right, they peel the meat out for you!!!
I had this dish  3 times in 2 days.

We realised that we were really spoilt by the beautiful waterfalls of Malaysia as their biggest there did not impress us. We also noticed that the locals come out to the waterfalls after lunch, unlike Malaysians who go out first thing in the morning. 

We didn't stay long as it got a bit crowded in the afternoon and we were slightly afraid of our belongings so we both took turns to take dips in the water while the other stays with the stuff.

On the way to the waterfalls we passed by a coffee joint called, Monkey Pod  and decided we'll give it a shot on the way back.

Pretty cool place with modern wooden furniture

His

Mine

Mine <3

The ride back from Monkey was one like never before. It started to pour crazy. We took cover under a shade for a bit and continued our journey when the rain subsided only to be welcomed by it 5 minutes later. We decided we'll just ride out in the rain. We were drenched, cold and hurting in some parts with the rain hitting us in full force but it was an unforgettable experience.

On day 4 being our last day, we decided to check out the beach in Nai Yang but waves were too big so we only stayed awhile and adjourned to the resort's pool (there were 3 pools in the resort!!). 

The man has a friend in Phuket so we then got cleaned up and waited for the ride which the friend sent for us. He took us to explore more parts of Phuket town and had our scrumptious Thai lunch at Raya Thai Cuisine. (yes, crab curry again).

The friend owns Flying Hanuman (among many other establishments) so we got to check that place out but unfortunately not enough time to try it out. He also told us that he just purchased an island near Phuket and will be opening another restaurant there as well as some water sports activities by end of the year. Definitely would like to check those out next I'm in Phuket.

Phuket is definitely on my list of places to return to. 

9 days to Phuket

and I can't wait!!!

Looking forward to spending some quality time with the man and hoping to be able to catch beautiful sunsets as gorgeous as this.

She looked like a princess..

I followed S yesterday to go check out bridal gowns and packages.. It's truly a joy to be able to be apart of their wedding planning cos they're one of my favourite people and I'm really looking forward to the day they say 'I do'.. So when she asked me if I would help her out with her wedding, I went YES OF COURSE!!!!

We went to 3 different bridal shops yesterday and the deal that was offered to her got better with every shop.. She tried on many dresses.. and oh my, she looked like a princess!!! The three of us we oooh-ing and aahh-ing every time she stepped out in a pretty little white number.. She managed to try on all the different styles and we gave her our thoughts on which style best suited her..

It was a fruitful 3.5 hours spent.. In the last shop, we even got to meet this really pleasant sales lady which let her try on as many dresses as she wanted.. which was superbly cool cos the other shops only let her try bout 2-3 dresses..

There was another bride trying on dresses there and oh my, her taste was just.. erm different.. She chose all the dresses that we would have never ever even given a second look.. Okok I got to stop being so mean.. =P

Anyway, let's not get off track.. back to S.. she looked gorgeous in all the dresses.. I had my eye on one dress in one of the shops.. she tried on that particular style, not the same dress but the same style and it was by far my favourite for her..

Groom's gonna be so wow-ed when she walks down the aisle.. hehe..

It's been ages..

since I've updated my blog.. So much has happened since..

• I've finished my studies
• In the midst of looking for a job
• Attended a couple of weddings
• Went for a relaxing holiday in Sabah
• Continued with my cross-stitch
• Watched season 1-4 of 24
  
• and just came back from diving in Redang

I'm sure there's much more that happened but I can't seem to remember them now.. lol..

I feel so so tired today.. All I wanna do is SLEEP!!!

Just got back from Redang last night, and it was truly an awesome holiday. I managed to clock 7 dives, which is just superb for me k, cos previously I had so many problems when it came to descending when I dive, but this time I thought I was pretty good hehe. We went to RedangKalong,which in my opinion has one of the best dive masters and instructors. The owner of the place, AB Lee was nice enough to even take us hiking up his favourite spot on our last day there (Pictures attached in the link below).

Just uploaded lotsa different picture onto Facebook.. Some are way overdue.. Check them out!

• Hwee Yen's Birthday
  
• Weng Yan's Affirmation
• Danee's Wedding
• Cell Leaders' Retreat
• Diving in Redang
  

There's still another album that I've yet to upload which is the Sabah trip.. Need to get those photos from Roger/KF first.. hehe..

Do pray along with me as well I look for the right job. There has been one offer so far but I'm still thinking and praying about it. Will update more when I decide.

Okies, enough for today.. Wanna continue uploading some more pics, then catch Final Break, Prison Break on dvd then SLEEP!!!!

MERDEKA!

I'm done with classes!
I'm done with assignments!
I'm done with exams!

Today was my last and final day at uni. God has indeed been so good to me. I studied quite last minute, but He was so good that I was able to answer most of the questions which came out although today's paper was a little tougher than Monday's one. But I have faith that I will do well.

I was just thinking back and realised that throughout my exam, most of the days He would grant me car park outside where I only need to pay like 50 cents an hour as compared to parking inside which is RM2 an hour. Today I had to park inside though but nevertheless am grateful for all the other times of cheap car park! It's a big deal for me!

I should be getting my results in July..

Right now, there's just so much to do already. My schedule for the next couple of months are pretty tight:-

May 29 - Cameron Highlands
May 29-31 - Ipoh for Julie's wedding
May 31 - Fuad & Shahie's wedding
May 31 - Influence Meeting
May 31 - *C* Tea Party
June 4-6 - Cell Leaders' Retreat @ PD
June 5 - Presentation @ Uni
June 7-10 - SABAH!
June 19-21 - Penang for Danee's wedding
June 27-29 - Penang with the girls
July 4 -David & Liz's wedding
July 5 - Worship Team Pool Party
July 17-19 - Diving in Redang
July 24-Aug 2 - INDIA!

So many weddings!! Need to sort out the dresses/sarees I'm gonna be wearing..

Update

It's been so long since I last blogged.. Have just been caught up with assignments, studying for exams, preparations for LIITA and just other stuff.. Here goes my attempt for a brief update of what's happened in the last one and a half months or so..

There was Naledi's birthday.. We did a small lil surprise thingy with a really small cake on the 24th of Nov itself.. She turned 21..

She also had a birthday dinner the following Saturday with some of her closest friends.. She planned the whole thing herself but we just had a small lil surprise for her and she teared up so much cos she was so touched.. She didn't think that there would be any surprises since she planned the whole evening..

Then there was Lynn's Bridal Shower at my place.. 3 of us gathered early in the morning, went grocery shopping, cooked up a storm and decorated the place.. It was all worth it when we saw the look on Lynn's face as she walked in the house.. We had it at the balcony of my place.. The first time the balcony is being used for any kinda party..

We had such a fun / CRAZY time.. With my older cousins there, things just got even wilder..

'Gypsy' was the theme for the night, hence the dressing you see..

I had a small tea party at my place to celebrate my birthday with people who are close to my heart.. It was one of the first birthdays I actually cooked and baked quite a lot for myself cos mum had hurt her hand, so she couldn't do much cooking.. Thank God for my auntie and cousins who were around helping as well..

Then it was time to head of to Ipoh for Lynn's wedding.. We went a few days earlier to just help her with whatever was needed and just be there with her.. Turns out that there wasn't really much to do except to eat at dinners after dinners.. haha.. Something I'm good at!! I love food!!

We drove Lynn around to get her Henna amongst other stuff done..

This picture was taken with her the morning of her wedding itself.. Before she headed off to the temple to get married.. It was a Hindu wedding..

Was waiting to head over to the groom's house for Paal Palam (not sure if I got the spelling rite).. It'a a ceremony where they'll mix milk, fruits, sweets and some other stuff together in a glass.. then all the other married couples will have to give it to the couple to drink a little of it.. I'm not sure what's the significance of this ceremony..

Then on the wedding night, the bride's family threw a BBQ at their place..

The wedding reception was on the following night.. A photo with the bride and groom..

The same day I came back from Ipoh from the wedding, I headed off for HUGE camp at Tiara Beach Resort, PD. I had exactly 35 mins to attend to my dog, clean the house a bit, bathe and pack for camp from the time I reached home to the time I needed to go to church so as to not miss the bus..

This camp was really different for me from the one I attended in 2001.. Sigh! Was it that long ago? The first HUGE I attended was right after my SPM, it was also the year I had just joined GT.. Made so many new friends and I remembered receiving so much from camp.. Even a word by PJK which I see coming through only this year.. Maybe I'll blog about it much later..

It was also a great time of bonding and sharing intimate secrets with the girls.. Many other 'interesting' events also took place.. =)

Our cell "Love is in the Air" party was just last Friday.. Didn't take that many good pictures.. Will try to upload some later from other friends.. We had a total of 44 people and 26 of them were first time visitors.. All the planning and preparations was certainly worth it.. Seeds were sown.. All Glory to God!!!

I'm all in the Christmas-y mood now.. Christmas tree is up.. Pressie for most of family members have been bought, wrapped and under the tree.. Heading out in a bit to get pressies for my parents, buy some stuff to start baking cookies.. Look's like my plan for this week is pretty much all figured out..

Yesterday - Christmas party at Jasmina's

Today - Baking, Shopping, Christmas Dinner at a friend's

Tomorrow - More baking and shopping, Dinner with Rita & Yianni

Wednesday - Christmas Eve service at Revival church

Thursday - Christmas service at GT, Lunch at Carmen's

Friday - Head off to Ipoh for the day to visit family and pass pressies

Saturday - YA Service at GT

Sunday - Christmas Dinner at Nigel's

2 out of 2

I bought me a blouse and 2 dresses today..

Dress shopping for Dennis anneh and Lynn's wedding done!

Sam weds Shanti

A few pictures from Sam and Shanti's wedding last saturday nite..

Judson Gets Hitched

Last Saturday I witness Judson and Getsy committing their lives to each other... It was a beautiful wedding.. one of the more memorable ones..

Getsy drove herself to the wedding.. in this...

What a cool bride!!

Judson then sang Shania Twain's 'From This Moment' as his bride walked down the aisle.. He then held her hand, looked intensely into her eyes till the song ended.. I was already tearing.. It was so sweet.. I'm guessing this was a surprise for Getsy.. What an awesome way to start the wedding..

The ceremony was short and sweet with CCKL anchoring an awesome session in Praise and Worship.. God's presence was felt all over the sanctuary of TOD...

Presenting Mr. & Mrs. Judson Chhabra

Dinner was held at Bangsar Seafood Centre.. Judson and Getsy sure knows lotsa people.. I met up with so many friends whom I haven't seen in ages..

Elisa so beautiful pregnant..

I went to Sunday School with this guy and his brother.. I think it's been over 10 years since I've seen him.. We were seated next to each other at the wedding.. It was so fun catching up, to only realise he was living in Selayang as well all these years.. So near yet we never bumped into each other..

Adriel's Getsy cousin.. What a small world.. =)

Met some new friends..

Phoebe sang 'Sweet Child Of Mine' for the couple and needless to say, she was the bomb...

Manage to get a picture with the lovely couple...

I love weddings!! =)