If ever you have a day off from work and have nowhere to go...grab a few great companies, a bottle of sunblock and a sentosa island map and head off to Sentosa. I guarantee you, your day will be well spend!
Yesterday, my friends and I decided to make full use of whatever benefits we can enjoy before we surrender our uniform and staff pass. So, we spent the whole day (well..almost) visiting some of the attractions in Sentosa! We went to Palawan beach first to take in a bit of the scenery and had our lunch there. Since it was around 2.30pm when we finished our lunch, we decided to catch the 3.30pm birds encounter show which is free! Having 1 hour to kill, we then aimlessly took the Siloso beach tram to tour around Siloso.
The birds encounter show was...typical...the tricks were the same throughout all these years so I was not really impressed by it. I was amazed by one of the tricks though. The bird could produce a cough sound (to show that it is not feeling well) and say 'hello' and 'bye'. One of the highlights of the show would be the photo-taking session at the end. We were allowed to take photos with the birds, which was fun. Although the bird's claws were kinda of sharp and it grips tightly onto your hand, it was still a fun experience. After the show, we went to take the much anticipated luge and sky-ride. 'Once is never enough' tagline for luge is seriously true. It was so fun racing down the tracks with the wind whipping your face. If not for the stupid helmet which was far too big for my head (should take the kids one next time), I would have really enjoyed myself. After that, we went to Images of Singapore to look at all the wax figures and to the Merlion.
Oh...such a fulfilling day!
Monday, April 02, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Manila Photos
Been meaning to post up the photos that I took at Manila but computer broke down a few days after we came back so...
Oohh...lots of photo to share!!! Had such a great time!!! Hmm...few words to summarise the whole trip: Great experience, Great company and Wonderful trip!
Day 1:
Travelling budget, so took Tiger Airways. It was my first time taking budget airline so did not know what to expect. It is good that we did not expect much cos there really isn't much provided by Tiger (not even mineral water)! Everything have to be paid for and one cup of drink cost like S$3 *shakes head*
The leg space for Tiger is pretty similar to Sahara (the airline I took to India) so it was bearable for me, considering it was only for 3 hours.
Once we got off the plane, we were stranded (for a few minutes) at Clark airport because we did not know how to get to our hotel. How exciting! Thankfully, there were different transport booths set up inside Clark airport lobby for 'lost' tourists (like us) who needs to get to different parts of manila. It took us 2.5 hours to get from Clark to our hotel, Kabanyan. If you have noticed, I did not mention any food throughout our travelling journey...so it was like 6 hours of no food and drinks for us until...
FOOD!!!! Our first lunch? dinner? for the day! We abandoned our suitcase and bags and ran out in searched for food. Thankfully, right beside our hotel there was a neighbourhood shopping mall so we were able to quench our thrist and fill our stomach! Guess how much is one plate of that? Less than $2 lah
Although Agu had a hard time chewing her beef (spot the irony?), still, we had a filling meal. Anyway we were too hungry to care about anything.
We felt too deprived so after not long later, we went to KFC to have our dinner cum supper...
One thing we realised is that Fillippinos enjoy eating RICE (I am so suitable for the country). Almost all food outlets include rice in their menu.
Day 2:
We decided to start exploring Manila on our own (of course we did engage a little help from the receptionist at Kabanyan). We told the receptionist that we wanted to go Rizal Park so he suggested taking the LRT service. The LRT service is pretty similar to the one in Singapore. Except that the 'doors closing' warning is not as alarming as ours, probably cos we were still not used to it!
We navigated our way and walked towards a direction where we thought would lead us to Rizal Park but...we arrived at Robinsons Shopping Mall instead.
Oh well....we, being flexible people were really willing to accept the changes that come our way...so we went in to SHOP!!!
Found some interesting shops there...
My friends went bonkers when they saw Bee Cheng Hiang in Manila. They were like squealing "They have mei zhen xiang here!! Must take photo!" I mean...ya, we see it a lot here in Singapore but in Manila, it is like rare but I think my friends are like over-reacting a little when they saw it.
Results of having too many retail stores: Lame brand names!
Went to experience their theatre. And look how interesting their tickets are...it looks like those coupons you will win when you play in Timezone (apparently nobody is concern about the model cos the green thing is the main focus...hee)
Day 3:
We, being the adventurous bunch, decided to try taking jeepneys to Mall of Asia (the biggest mall in Asia).
Jeepneys are like a mini non-aircon bus. Each jeepney will specify the place they will be travelling to (by the side). So once you spot a jeepney that goes to your destination, you will flag and climb on board.
Seriously, we look like miserable immigrants (with modern dressing) being transported to someplace where we dread.
Ok, maybe not, cos we arrived at Mall of Asia
Yipee!
Oohh...lots of photo to share!!! Had such a great time!!! Hmm...few words to summarise the whole trip: Great experience, Great company and Wonderful trip!
Day 1:
Travelling budget, so took Tiger Airways. It was my first time taking budget airline so did not know what to expect. It is good that we did not expect much cos there really isn't much provided by Tiger (not even mineral water)! Everything have to be paid for and one cup of drink cost like S$3 *shakes head*
The leg space for Tiger is pretty similar to Sahara (the airline I took to India) so it was bearable for me, considering it was only for 3 hours.
Once we got off the plane, we were stranded (for a few minutes) at Clark airport because we did not know how to get to our hotel. How exciting! Thankfully, there were different transport booths set up inside Clark airport lobby for 'lost' tourists (like us) who needs to get to different parts of manila. It took us 2.5 hours to get from Clark to our hotel, Kabanyan. If you have noticed, I did not mention any food throughout our travelling journey...so it was like 6 hours of no food and drinks for us until...
FOOD!!!! Our first lunch? dinner? for the day! We abandoned our suitcase and bags and ran out in searched for food. Thankfully, right beside our hotel there was a neighbourhood shopping mall so we were able to quench our thrist and fill our stomach! Guess how much is one plate of that? Less than $2 lah
Although Agu had a hard time chewing her beef (spot the irony?), still, we had a filling meal. Anyway we were too hungry to care about anything.
We felt too deprived so after not long later, we went to KFC to have our dinner cum supper...
One thing we realised is that Fillippinos enjoy eating RICE (I am so suitable for the country). Almost all food outlets include rice in their menu.
Day 2:
We decided to start exploring Manila on our own (of course we did engage a little help from the receptionist at Kabanyan). We told the receptionist that we wanted to go Rizal Park so he suggested taking the LRT service. The LRT service is pretty similar to the one in Singapore. Except that the 'doors closing' warning is not as alarming as ours, probably cos we were still not used to it!
We navigated our way and walked towards a direction where we thought would lead us to Rizal Park but...we arrived at Robinsons Shopping Mall instead.
Oh well....we, being flexible people were really willing to accept the changes that come our way...so we went in to SHOP!!!
Found some interesting shops there...
My friends went bonkers when they saw Bee Cheng Hiang in Manila. They were like squealing "They have mei zhen xiang here!! Must take photo!" I mean...ya, we see it a lot here in Singapore but in Manila, it is like rare but I think my friends are like over-reacting a little when they saw it.
Results of having too many retail stores: Lame brand names!
Went to experience their theatre. And look how interesting their tickets are...it looks like those coupons you will win when you play in Timezone (apparently nobody is concern about the model cos the green thing is the main focus...hee)
Day 3:
We, being the adventurous bunch, decided to try taking jeepneys to Mall of Asia (the biggest mall in Asia).
Jeepneys are like a mini non-aircon bus. Each jeepney will specify the place they will be travelling to (by the side). So once you spot a jeepney that goes to your destination, you will flag and climb on board.
Seriously, we look like miserable immigrants (with modern dressing) being transported to someplace where we dread.
Ok, maybe not, cos we arrived at Mall of Asia
Yipee!
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
how now?
My results are out! And Guess What? I can officially give up hope on getting into ntu...yoohoo...yay *shrug* It's for the better, I guess. Now, I can put down my hope of getting into ntu and start looking for a full-time job, earn enough money then apply for sim.
Life is that cruel...your GPA never reach anywhere near the requirement then don't have to attempt to try....ARGH!!! It's back to job search.....or should I still try for ntu....
Life is that cruel...your GPA never reach anywhere near the requirement then don't have to attempt to try....ARGH!!! It's back to job search.....or should I still try for ntu....
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Manila, Here I COME!!!
A level results are out! Most of them are stressed over their results while I am stressed over having to compete with all of them to get into university. I have a feeling I have to work for a few years first before I get into university to get myself a degree.
Oh well...to a lighter and much happier topic. I am going overseas again! This time to Manila!!! Never thought I will be going to Philippines because it is not one of those widely-advertised, hot travel locations. Still, I am looking forward to it!!! SO EXCITING!!! I will be flying off on 12 March, monday morning and will be back by 15 March =)
In another weeks time I will be flying off to Manila but our accommodation and activities are still not planned out yet (this is like the most impromptu trip ever, like seriously)! I have no worries though cos I am going with Agu (the ever-efficient planner), Serena (the best-ever photographer..so when we have nothing better to do, the best entertainment will be..TAKE PHOTO!!! MUAHAHA), Siang (the best-ever person to come up with practical solutions) and my sis (the err..best-ever crazy entertainer).
Right now, we already have a hotel in mind and that is kabayan hotel.
Doesn't the room looks comfortable and cozy? *Dreamy* If we are staying there, it will feel so much like home =) Hopefully everthing works out so we can stay there during our 3 nights in Manila.
Oh well...to a lighter and much happier topic. I am going overseas again! This time to Manila!!! Never thought I will be going to Philippines because it is not one of those widely-advertised, hot travel locations. Still, I am looking forward to it!!! SO EXCITING!!! I will be flying off on 12 March, monday morning and will be back by 15 March =)
In another weeks time I will be flying off to Manila but our accommodation and activities are still not planned out yet (this is like the most impromptu trip ever, like seriously)! I have no worries though cos I am going with Agu (the ever-efficient planner), Serena (the best-ever photographer..so when we have nothing better to do, the best entertainment will be..TAKE PHOTO!!! MUAHAHA), Siang (the best-ever person to come up with practical solutions) and my sis (the err..best-ever crazy entertainer).
Right now, we already have a hotel in mind and that is kabayan hotel.
Doesn't the room looks comfortable and cozy? *Dreamy* If we are staying there, it will feel so much like home =) Hopefully everthing works out so we can stay there during our 3 nights in Manila.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
bore Bore BORE!!
Part of the reason why I keep this blog is cos I can entertain myself (and bore people out there) by typing about my life. Here is another entry where I talk about meaningless things!
Recently, my sis and I watched a play 'Everything but the Brain' at Esplanade. This is the first time I have ever stepped in a theatre in Esplanade (that is also the primary reason why I wanted to watch the play). It was quite an experience cos the theatre studio was well....small BUT I love it cos I got to see the presenters up close! I am quite amazed by the fact that the presenters could use the limited space provided to present a 90 mins play! I must say much of the credit goes to the performers cos they really put on a convincing performance.
Took a photo of both of us setting off to watch the play. Don know why I look so bored?
Nice decoration at the lobby. Don know whether it is meant for Chinese New Year or Christmas.
Anyway a bit about my life now, in case anyone misses me terribly...
Now I am currently jobless and school-less, at least until next tuesday. I have found myself a part time job at Sentosa, going through training on tuesday. This job will probably stick with me till I get admitted to a university (hopefully NTU *cross fingers*). I have already signed up for NTU's business course. I will be signing up for NUS and SIM's business course as well. Err...that's about all for now....
Recently, my sis and I watched a play 'Everything but the Brain' at Esplanade. This is the first time I have ever stepped in a theatre in Esplanade (that is also the primary reason why I wanted to watch the play). It was quite an experience cos the theatre studio was well....small BUT I love it cos I got to see the presenters up close! I am quite amazed by the fact that the presenters could use the limited space provided to present a 90 mins play! I must say much of the credit goes to the performers cos they really put on a convincing performance.
Took a photo of both of us setting off to watch the play. Don know why I look so bored?
Nice decoration at the lobby. Don know whether it is meant for Chinese New Year or Christmas.
Anyway a bit about my life now, in case anyone misses me terribly...
Now I am currently jobless and school-less, at least until next tuesday. I have found myself a part time job at Sentosa, going through training on tuesday. This job will probably stick with me till I get admitted to a university (hopefully NTU *cross fingers*). I have already signed up for NTU's business course. I will be signing up for NUS and SIM's business course as well. Err...that's about all for now....
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Annual Dinner
Went for my company's Annual Dinner recently. It was surprisely, fun! I expected it to be boring cos I don't really know many of them. However I enjoyed myself, laughing at my drama colleague and taking part in their 'Guess the song competition'.
Wanted to post a lot of photos but because I am afraid that it is against my company's policy so, decided to scrape the idea. But there is one photo that I must share
Ok, seriously this is one ugly photo. I look so unglam!!! Can you imagine doing that during a company's annual dinner? And it is all because of the guy colleague (with the back to the camera) who stole my present!!! EVIL! I must compliment the cameraman though, can catch that moment in his camera.
Wanted to post a lot of photos but because I am afraid that it is against my company's policy so, decided to scrape the idea. But there is one photo that I must share
Ok, seriously this is one ugly photo. I look so unglam!!! Can you imagine doing that during a company's annual dinner? And it is all because of the guy colleague (with the back to the camera) who stole my present!!! EVIL! I must compliment the cameraman though, can catch that moment in his camera.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
A 'rojak' post
Had our dining etiquette lesson on thursday evening which was our last lesson *sob sob*. Internship will start tomorrow and after that, I will be kissing goodbye to my poly days! Anyway, took a lot of photos on thursday so shall post some here:
My class together with two of our lecturers! It's kind of difficult to see all of us so dressed up, even more difficult to have the whole class present during photo-taking, so this is one valuable photo!
Then there were the long-lost family photos!
My class together with two of our lecturers! It's kind of difficult to see all of us so dressed up, even more difficult to have the whole class present during photo-taking, so this is one valuable photo!
Then there were the long-lost family photos!
The 'long-lost sisters'. Howie keep insisting we look like sisters...do we? Anyway I am honour to look like Ms Helen cos that means I will look young in future YESH!
Then we have the 'long-lost father and son' Hahaha! (sorry just have to laugh when I see this photo)
Finally we have the 'long-lost father and three daughters'. Mr Ang seem to be the proud father of three daughters! Hee...
Some other random shots:
The sisterhood hug without Ali and Josh cos they are nowhere to be found at this point!
GAL POWER! My ICM groupmates! Oh ya...this news is a bit old but still, I wanna mention we got overall second for our ICM community project for Motorola! YAY! I am gonna miss the days where we do our projects together at Howie's house, eating sushi and seaweed!