People often talk about practicality.
Is it practical if i buy this?
Is it practical if i do this?
can i make it to full use that i'll gain out of it but not losing anything at all.
It is reasonable u know.
Nobody wants to exchange their time, effort or money for 0 result.
In a matter of fact, they hope for 100% of return revenue, if possible.
But,
Is it the same when it comes to friends?
Do u still look at the 'practicality' when u choose to take the first step to say the first hello.
I don't. What about you?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
He hugged me, in front of the arrival hall. and then we spent our mere 12hours to the best we could. We had dinner with the family. we exchanged gifts, loads of gifts. we celebrated the reunion. we drove out together. we sang together. we talked cuddling on the bed overnight,not sleeping. We ran in the airport together.
he hugged me, in front of the departure hall. he kissed me goodbye.
..my angel stopped by, and left.
he hugged me, in front of the departure hall. he kissed me goodbye.
..my angel stopped by, and left.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
I've been so occupied!
with practices, different people, classes, and cny shopping sprees!
I know I so much wanna do some updates here. but it has been so long since i last sat down peacefully in front of my com and think of what i want to write.
I have yet to complete my journals on my Vietnam trip.. ahhh can't believe i'm so slack!
btw baby's coming back in 4days time! :D:D:D
i can't wait!!!!!!!
with practices, different people, classes, and cny shopping sprees!
I know I so much wanna do some updates here. but it has been so long since i last sat down peacefully in front of my com and think of what i want to write.
I have yet to complete my journals on my Vietnam trip.. ahhh can't believe i'm so slack!
btw baby's coming back in 4days time! :D:D:D
i can't wait!!!!!!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Guess if i drag on any longer, my memories of Vietnam trip will very soon become too vague for me to blog about it :D
well, to think about my experience in Ho Chi Minh city (HCM) Vietnam, Noisy and Dirty will be the most appropriate words that best describe my encounter that comes vividly into my mind when i thought about it. However despite the noisiness due to its very complicated and messy traffic, as well as the streets and roads that will make you frown over its unsatisfactory condition, I am impressed by the tourism industry of Vietnam built on its very brilliant mixed historical culture. It is organized, and so fully-utilized that it provides easy access to all tourists that are interested to go on day trips. Along the Pham Ngu Lao street, which is often known as the 'backpacker street', you can find a whole row of local travel agencies that offer day trip packages at reasonable prices. Prices are rather constant, and the packages offered are similar. Yet it won't harm to visit several agencies before booking your trips. Try to look for TNK travel agency. There's where we got really experienced and fun-loving tour guides :)
That's how a country with strong historical background should work - to make the tourism industry blooms and fully benefit from it. Unlike in Malacca. We're crowned with the fame of World Heritage yet you barely see swamps of Westerners around. There in Vietnam you see Angmohs everywhere. They love the place, despite it's noisiness and dirtiness like I've mentioned. They enjoy living like the locals, sitting on the little stools along the street in front of old stalls or shops, drinking Saigon beer with the locals and watching the busy streets filled with rampaging motorbikes, bicycles, and people selling newspapers, fruits, and even books, pirated, of course. Another reason might be the interference of the US Army in the country's politics during the Vietnam War that makes it a nostalgic place for many American veterans, and of course, curious young Americans. I find the place interesting too. Everywhere along the street you see stalls and shops selling all kinds of local food, paintings and handicrafts. What fascinated me the most will be the little food stalls along the street.
It is never a waste effort to learn about Vietnamese food online before your trip. I enjoyed reading the Vietnamese words written on the stalls in my own way (which is obviously not accurate) and tried to recall what I've seen online. Though very keen to try out everything I see, the poor hygiene made us think twice. Still remember me and sis were eyeing for Banh Mi(Vietnamese sandwich) from stall to stall until we found a 'safer-looking' stall with their menu written in English, using laughing cow cheese and looking clean.
We had 2 encounters with Banh Mi of different fillings - one with pig liver pate and another one merely with cheese and egg. I don't eat pig liver, but I was surprisingly okay with the pig liver pate Banh Mi whereas the others found it disgusting. They can't stand its smell! Me and sis managed to finish the whole thing though. Proud to say! :D The cheese and egg Banh Mi was more acceptable. It was nice. Thanks to internet resources that taught me how to look out for stalls that use this kind of cheese with a red laughing cow packaging. It is cream cheese and we're pretty sure it is sold in Malaysia too. So yeah, look out for the laughing cow when you're thinking of buying yourself a Banh Mi :D
See the difference? the first stall with the laughing cow cheese boxes and the second one without. They're often displayed behind the glass of the stall :)
Another significant thing you see everywhere will be the bundle of wires crisscrossing over your head when you walk along the streets. I don't know what to comment about them, i find them interesting though. and the locals seem to be very comfortable with their disturbing appearance.
The hanging wires silhouetting against the setting sun
Our first dinner in HCM city was in this noodle shop called Pho 24. I found it among the must-eat recommendations online and we were lucky enough to have it right next to our hotel in the Pham Ngu Lao street. When you tell people you're going to Vietnam, you'll always be reminded to try out their very famous Beef noodle soup. Hence there we had our first Pho Bo (Beef noodle soup) in Vietnam and I thought it was alright. I expected something more exotic than the Pho Bo that is catered to please the tourists' taste buds in a franchised restaurant. Besides that, the price was reasonably slightly higher than the roadside stalls but it's still within acceptable range.It is worth a try :)
pho24 can be found almost everywhere! The one we had our dinner was right beside Vien Dong Hotel 275A Pham Ngu Lao street, District 1, HCM.
The order comes with a platter of vege costs about 10000VD - i especially love the tau-geh!:D
More posts on my Vietnam trip coming up soon. stay tuned! :)
well, to think about my experience in Ho Chi Minh city (HCM) Vietnam, Noisy and Dirty will be the most appropriate words that best describe my encounter that comes vividly into my mind when i thought about it. However despite the noisiness due to its very complicated and messy traffic, as well as the streets and roads that will make you frown over its unsatisfactory condition, I am impressed by the tourism industry of Vietnam built on its very brilliant mixed historical culture. It is organized, and so fully-utilized that it provides easy access to all tourists that are interested to go on day trips. Along the Pham Ngu Lao street, which is often known as the 'backpacker street', you can find a whole row of local travel agencies that offer day trip packages at reasonable prices. Prices are rather constant, and the packages offered are similar. Yet it won't harm to visit several agencies before booking your trips. Try to look for TNK travel agency. There's where we got really experienced and fun-loving tour guides :)
That's how a country with strong historical background should work - to make the tourism industry blooms and fully benefit from it. Unlike in Malacca. We're crowned with the fame of World Heritage yet you barely see swamps of Westerners around. There in Vietnam you see Angmohs everywhere. They love the place, despite it's noisiness and dirtiness like I've mentioned. They enjoy living like the locals, sitting on the little stools along the street in front of old stalls or shops, drinking Saigon beer with the locals and watching the busy streets filled with rampaging motorbikes, bicycles, and people selling newspapers, fruits, and even books, pirated, of course. Another reason might be the interference of the US Army in the country's politics during the Vietnam War that makes it a nostalgic place for many American veterans, and of course, curious young Americans. I find the place interesting too. Everywhere along the street you see stalls and shops selling all kinds of local food, paintings and handicrafts. What fascinated me the most will be the little food stalls along the street.
It is never a waste effort to learn about Vietnamese food online before your trip. I enjoyed reading the Vietnamese words written on the stalls in my own way (which is obviously not accurate) and tried to recall what I've seen online. Though very keen to try out everything I see, the poor hygiene made us think twice. Still remember me and sis were eyeing for Banh Mi(Vietnamese sandwich) from stall to stall until we found a 'safer-looking' stall with their menu written in English, using laughing cow cheese and looking clean.
We had 2 encounters with Banh Mi of different fillings - one with pig liver pate and another one merely with cheese and egg. I don't eat pig liver, but I was surprisingly okay with the pig liver pate Banh Mi whereas the others found it disgusting. They can't stand its smell! Me and sis managed to finish the whole thing though. Proud to say! :D The cheese and egg Banh Mi was more acceptable. It was nice. Thanks to internet resources that taught me how to look out for stalls that use this kind of cheese with a red laughing cow packaging. It is cream cheese and we're pretty sure it is sold in Malaysia too. So yeah, look out for the laughing cow when you're thinking of buying yourself a Banh Mi :D
See the difference? the first stall with the laughing cow cheese boxes and the second one without. They're often displayed behind the glass of the stall :)
Another significant thing you see everywhere will be the bundle of wires crisscrossing over your head when you walk along the streets. I don't know what to comment about them, i find them interesting though. and the locals seem to be very comfortable with their disturbing appearance.
The hanging wires silhouetting against the setting sun
Our first dinner in HCM city was in this noodle shop called Pho 24. I found it among the must-eat recommendations online and we were lucky enough to have it right next to our hotel in the Pham Ngu Lao street. When you tell people you're going to Vietnam, you'll always be reminded to try out their very famous Beef noodle soup. Hence there we had our first Pho Bo (Beef noodle soup) in Vietnam and I thought it was alright. I expected something more exotic than the Pho Bo that is catered to please the tourists' taste buds in a franchised restaurant. Besides that, the price was reasonably slightly higher than the roadside stalls but it's still within acceptable range.It is worth a try :)
pho24 can be found almost everywhere! The one we had our dinner was right beside Vien Dong Hotel 275A Pham Ngu Lao street, District 1, HCM.
The order comes with a platter of vege costs about 10000VD - i especially love the tau-geh!:D
More posts on my Vietnam trip coming up soon. stay tuned! :)
Friday, December 26, 2008
My christmas has been busy and happening this year. It is never disappointing to spend the festive season with the acafellas. Thanks for once again giving me a fabulous and unforgettable christmas :)
It feels good to be able to spread the love and happiness to the others on christmas! my utmost satisfactions came from the appreciative grins and applause from the audience, and of course, how closely bonded all acafellas have become after each year's of carolling session. My christmas has always been great with you guys around <3
It feels good to be able to spread the love and happiness to the others on christmas! my utmost satisfactions came from the appreciative grins and applause from the audience, and of course, how closely bonded all acafellas have become after each year's of carolling session. My christmas has always been great with you guys around <3
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