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Eat With Me FRIENDz-terism My Travelogue Restaurant Hopping Thailand

Bangkok Trip Day01: Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 17 August 2006.

… a pink colour cab! Mmm… I like~ just so ME :). That is whan I notice a very old looking building right opposite. Looks very much like a fort.

The camera is all set to pop out and snap snap snap. We cross the busy road. I think crossing road in Thai is the most challenging task ever! The cars just go passing by non-stop. The tuk-tuk were like the motors here.. coming out from left from right.

When we finally reach, There was this big signage taht writes, Santichaiprakarn Park. This park is built around the Prasumen Fort at the north east forner of Rattanakosin Island (an area that demarcates the old city area of Bangkok).

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

The park has this really beautiful Thai style Pavillion. It is being known as the Santichaiprakarn Pavillion. The view of the pavillion facing the waterfront… it’s simply breath taking. There were lots of sculptures, beautiful lumpoo tree and plenty of benches. You can really see it’s a tourist sport when you see plenty of backpackers just lay on the grass reading a book. Some were plain taking a rest.

They have signs all around which supposed to read “No Smoking No Alcohol” but I can’t help to laugh and read “No Smoking Alcohol”.

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

Looking south, one could see the Phra Pin Klao Bridge. It looks kinda cool… ermm sorta similar to the ones we have in Penang.

We then continue to walk towards north along the riverside. Hemm.. the view was simply cool.. since evening is up soon.

The riverside path was seriously long. We just kept walking and walking and walking. The next thing we know, we are walking towards the the National Theatre which was located next to the National Museum. Both this building is alongside Na Phra That Road.

We were busy figuring out what building it was in the first place since the front part was half way re-constructing and most of the signs there were in Thai… which have me just looking at them with my big eyes yet… feeling helpless.

Address:
National Theatre
2 Rachini Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
Phra Nakhon District
Bangkok 10200
Telephone Number: (662) 221 0174
Fax: (662) 221 0171

The buildings here never failed to amaze me. The attention to details, the sculptures, the gold leaves… awww… it’s killing me softly~

I wanted to go in and have a look at the National Museum. Too bad they were closed by the time we reach. (Click here for virtual tour)

Address:
Bangkok National Museum
Na Phrathat Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
Phra Nakhon District
Bangkok 10200
Telephone Number: (662) 224 1333
Fax: (662) 224 1404
Opening Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Public Holidays

Alongside this area, there were several university located nearby. Which makes Jimbo drool over the cute school girls with short and tight uniforms. No kidding, university students in Thai all wear uniform!

Along the way, there were many things that fascinates me. Stuff as little as the electric cables and poles, the every amazing tuk tuk, the architectures, even the small decos on the wall. It seems like Khao San alone it too great for me to handle.

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

As we walk, we noticed this very grand, very golden, very Thai style building. I can guess it must be some big and lavish building by the looks of it even before re-checking the map.

The awesome building was Wat Phra Kaeo. Wat Phra Kaeo is a temple built at the outer section of the Royal Enclosure west of the Grand Palace. It was built on the orders of King Rama I along with the Grand Palace and Rattanakosin Island. It was s built as a temple in a Royal compound like Wat Sri Sanphet in Ayutthaya. (Click here for virtual tour)

The building looks totally awesome from the outside. It was a late day. All the places were closed. All we ever have was only time to walk around and look at stuffs from the outside. Well, there’s always other time 🙂

Anyway, they wouldn’t allow us to go in also, since I am wearing shorts and Jimbo is wearing slippers.

Address:
Wat Phra Kaeo
Na Phralan Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
Phra Nakhon District Bangkok 10200
Telephone Number:
(662) 222 8181: 3801 3890
(662) 222 2208 623 5500: 3100
Opening Hour: Daily 8am – 4pm
Admission Fee: 200 Bht (Foreigner)
Prohibited:
Taking photo inside the ubosot
Man: Shorts Pants Slippers
Woman: Undershirt Singlet Shorts Sandals

The Grand Palace is at the right side of the Wat Phra Kaeo main entrance. (Click here for virtual tour)

Address:
Grand Palace
Na Phralan Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
Phra Nakhon District Bangkok 10200
Telephone Number: (662) 224 3328 226 0255
Fax: (662) 225 9158
Opening Hour: Daily 9am – 4pm
Admission Fee: 10 Bht
Prohibited:
Taking photo inside the building

So, if you are planning to visit these places, always remember.. they close early. Aih… I think the next trip to Thailand.. I will surely go in Wat Phra Kaeo. 🙂 Lovely… just lovely.

Since we didn’t get to go in… we just stand around taking pictures and everything else when suddenly a guy in his mid 30’s walk to us. He then asked us where are we going. We just reply we are walking around. And the the conversation below started.

The Guy: Hello, where you all want to go? You tourist?
Jimbo: We are just walking around (busy taking pics while I am posing)
The Guy: Where have you all gone to? How many days you will be here?
Jimbo: We are just walking around. It’s a 3 days trip and today is our last day here. *liar*

The guy the took our map and pointed to us we should go to this few places.

The Guy: You must go these few places. If you want to go.. you must go now or else they are closed. Must go. Take tuk tuk. Very cheap. Tuk tuk take you here (pointing at location A), tuk tuk wait for you. Tuk tuk take you here (pointing at location B), tuk tuk wait for you. Tuk tuk take you here (pointing at location C), tuk tuk wait for you. Only 45 Baht. If more no go.
The Guy: Are you thai? You look thai. You speak Thai?
Jimbo: No. *smiling*
The Guy:: Where you from?
Jimbo: Malaysia
The Guy: You two honeymoon?
Me: NOOOOOOOooooo *shake head*
Jimbo:No, we are just friends.
The Guy: Now friends… next time come and honeymoon together. You buy her (pointing at me) and buy her a big ring. You should go to (pointing at location B). Buy ring with big rock is cheap. *showing his ring*. Summore tuk tuk wait you there.
Jimbo: It’s okay… we will just walk around.
The Guy: Really… tuk tuk bring u here wait for u, bring u here wait for u.

He then waves and like in less than 3 seconds a tuk tuk come. Then the guy took our map and talked to the tuk tuk driver and told him to bring us to these few places and wait for us for 45 baht. The tuk tuk driver then nod.

We told them we just want to walk… that is when he lowered his price to 30 Baht. We insisted we want to walk and he lowered his price again to 20 Baht. We then said we REALLY just want to walk. He lowered his price to 10 Baht!

That is the point when we have serious doubt. They bring you to like 3-4 place and they wait for you for 10 Baht… which like when exchange back, it’s only 1 buck. Sounds fishy… anyway… we still decided to walk away.

The Guy: Are you thai? You look thai. You speak Thai?
Jimbo: No *smile again and walk away*

We then continue to walk along the road and saw a big field. Along the roadside, there were many stalls selling food, flower bangles, miracle oil and some were even playing chess.

We walk and walk and walk until we were tired and decided to take a cab to this place where Jimbo’s friend recommend us to go for the cultural show & food at Silom Village.

The taxi driver didn’t know where we want to go so he just stop us at Silom Centre. From there we walk straight down. Passing by lots of small roads with lots of stalls. Fresh seafood stalls, cloths, souvenirs, t-shirts, lightings, craft work and many more.

Along the way, we also pass by the famous Patpong Street. Yes, I bet you most guys would have heard of this place since it is a famous red light district with lots of action. Who know you might get to bring home a life size bottle opener.

Since we walked and stop by at stalls looking at stuffs. It was quite a busy place. As we walk further down, the place gets less crowded and less stalls were visibly seen.

Then.. we pass by a number of hotels and fine dining restaurants. We started to get tired as it seems like we are walking aimlessly and the place mentioned was no where to be seen.

Me and Jimbo have given up hope in locating the recommended place and decided to just hop on to the next not so expensive yet decent thai restaurant. Just as we have given up hope… we saw this bright neon light place… and when we look up.. it spells Silom Village. Finally… yes.. I mean finally.

Silom Village is said to be the last old style Thai tradition village on Silom road (which is quite true, since I don’t see much traditional buildings along the road). These houses were constructed in the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1908 and converted to restaurant and Thai handicraft shop in 1981.

We walk in only to notice there were lots of stuff going on there. They have many different type of food. Western style, Thai food… and the best part, they have a stage in the middle where you can enjoy Thai cultural performances.

We decided to have a good meal that night. Jimbo ordered food to eat since anything just goes for me. We had, “Tom Yam Koong” Prawn in Spicy and Sour Soup (150 Baht), Fried Morning Glory with Chili and Garlic (90 Baht), Deep Fried Bubble Fish served with Thai Spicy Sauce (depends on the size of fish). I tried the Coconut Frosty (50 Baht).

The Tom Yam was cool. It is a little different from the ones we have in Malaysia. It has big prawns in it and lots of mushrooms 🙂 I love mushrooms. Yeay~ Their tom yam was a little creamier than the ones we locally found at our mamak.

When I look at the menu, I think Fried Morning Glory sounds cool. I have never tried something like that. I imagine it to be the fried blue flower thing that clings around the gates and fence thing. Only to notice it was our local “Kangkung Belacan” when it arrived at our table. 😮

I was pretty much impress with the Bubble Fish. At least until now.. I still wonder how it is suppose to look like. When the dish arrive, it pretty much look like a piece of fish and chips thing. Very crunchy, and as if I can just eat everything. But it’s sorta cool when we flip it around only to notice it was actually one whole fish cut in to half.

The Thai spicy sauce is really something. I still can’t figure out what they use to make the sauce. It was not that sour, not that salty… er.. a little bit sweet and a little spicy. Hahaha.. seems like everything in one. Just amazing. Jimbo on the other hands just can’t resist the peanuts.

The Coconut Frosty was refreshing. They take out all the flesh from the coconut and then blend it together with ice and the coconut water and put it back in the coconut. It was cooling and refreshing. Ah… something that I just need!

During the entire dinner time, we were still talking about the guy that came and talked to us when we were in front of Wat Phra Kaeo. And we make a big joke out of the “Are you Thai? You look Thai. You speak Thai?” thing.

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

After dinner, we walk around the place to notice lots of huge and fresh seafood around… some small shops selling buddha figures, souvenirs and craft/art works.

Address:
Silom Village Inn
286/1 Silom Road, Silom Road,
Suriyawong, Bangrak 10500. Thailand
Telephone Number: (662) 635 6810

We then decided to take a cab and head back to hotel to take a refreshing bath. Seriously, I felt so heavy as if 1 inch thick dust got stuck to my body.

Oh yes, please do remember to write down the address of places you stay or want to go to cause our pronounciation of words are just so different. When we got in the taxi and said we want to go Khao San they dun understand what we were talking about. We tried different variations like KHAU SHAN, KAU SAN.. still they never know. We could only point to the map.

Then he askd us what street it was at. We said Rambuttri Road. He was giving us this “I don’t know this road exist” look. At one point… we go like RAM-BOO-TRI, RAM-BOO-TREE… at a point I even said RAMBUTAN… sigh… none of them come close.

But the taxi driver was such a friendly and nice person. He took the iniative to use his cellphone and called someone with better english command and pass the phone to Jimbo. Jimbo told that person where we wanted to go and then convey the location to the taxi driver.

Aww… I am so in love with their service and attitude. Not to mention the taxi driver is not bad looking. *evil grin*

After we reach our hotel and took our bath, me and Jimbo decided to walk down and grab a drink. Since there were lots of pubs and places to drink around, we just walk towards one that is less noisy ones. We sat down where Jimbo have a cold glass of beer and I have my fair share of Gin Tonic.

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

And soon.. Jimbo start with his Tell Me A Storyâ„¢. Okay.. so now I am suppose to tell stories. Great~ I am now a story teller! Talk about still have to think of what story to tell on a Holiday!

I then started to tells stories. Hemm.. what sort of stories? Let’s just say I have lots to tell. Too many to mention… you will find out if you go holiday with me 🙂

I am not being known as a crapper among my friend for no reason. 😉

We then went back to the hotel and just doze off to bed to wake up early the next day and start our day early!

Very Touristy, but hell I am a tourist!

November 19, 2006

Eat With Me FRIENDz-terism Restaurant Hopping

Choi Keng Restaurant – I Crave For More Meat

I crave for more~

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 10 November 2006.

Everyone have different cravings of their own.
When everyone around me talk about food, it makes my craving list grew.
And I am sure it doesn’t only happen to me.

While I was chatting with Gigi the other day, I was telling her I had this sudden cravings for Kung Pao Chicken and Nam Yue Pork Ribs.
Haha, as you can tell I am a meat lover 🍖 and carnivore. I love meat! Yummy!

So before our midnight movie, we stop by Choi Keng Restaurant along Jalan Alor for dinner.
According to Gigi, they serve one of the best stir fried dishes in town.

I was disappointed with their Nam Yue Pork Ribs as I find that it isn’t seasoned and marinated enough.
The fermented bean curd taste is too mild while the pork rib fails to absorb the strong taste.
So I can only use one word to describe this dish – TERRIBLE.

While the Kung Pao Chicken is OK except the fact that it was a little too sweet for my taste.
The dish is good, just I don’t like my main dish I prefer nothing too sweet.
As for the vegetables and tofu, it was pretty standard.
I personally believe that “safe” dishes like this can never go wrong.
And only people like me would be able to screw up a vegetable and tofu dish.

No kidding! If any restaurant manage to screw up on dishes like this, be sure not to return!
Gigi also agree that their food standard dropped from her last visit.
Maybe they have changed cook or the cook is in a bad mood 😅.

Restaurant Choi Keng
Address: No. 11, Jln Alor, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Phone: +603-2141 0160

November 17, 2006

Eat With Me FRIENDz-terism My Travelogue Restaurant Hopping Thailand

Bangkok Trip Day01: The Centre of the Backpacking Universe

Khao San - The Centre of the Backpacking Universe
Panne Guest House

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 17 August 2006.

… I smell Tom Yam. Er… I mean I smell Thai. I woke up only to notice I am still in the plane. Still wondering what to do. That’s when Jimbo woke up too and he start impressing me with his iPod videos and showed me adicolour ads. I was amazed with the ads.

We then safely touch down at Thailand International Airport. Gone through massive checks… walk out to find transportation to our hotel.

As we walk to the information counter, I notice there were lots of brochure about Thailand available, but the sad part, it’s all in Japanese or Korean language. At the counter, we got a cab to our hotel. The cab fare cost 700 Baht inclusive of tol fares.

By the way, the exchange rate: RM1 = 8.57 Baht.

We walk out to our cab only to notice Shinhwa (famous Korean boy band) is arriving also. We saw lots of fans holding big banners and all waiting for them to arrive.

Just as I board the cab to get to out hotel, it was amazing! It’s like I have been living in the cave for like a million years. Everything seems different. Little little things amaze me. I somehow find their ads more creative (although I don’t really know what most of them is talking about). They have a lot of ads on the glasses of the buildings.

It took us 45 minutes to reach the hotel. The jam in Thailand wasn’t as bad as what being rumoured. It was alrite. I think it was somehow far better than some of the jams I had back in Malaysia.

Khao San

We check in to Viengtai Hotel which was located at Khao San (the centre of the backpacking universe). Loads of travellers, perfect spot for cheap stuffs, bars that open till late night and many other exciting stuff.

Address:
Viengtai Hotel
42 Tanee Road, Banglampu,
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Telephone Number: (662) 280 5434 45
Fax: (662) 281 8153

I stayed in Viengtai Hotel

Panne Guest House

After we check in and dump our luggage, we sit back, pulled out the map we took just now and plan what we will be doing for the next 3 days. Looking at infos that Jimbo print out, notes his Thai friends gave him, we finally have everything planned.

We then walk around Khao San for food. There were actually many eating place around. Lots of roadside stalls, hawker food along the way. No worries of getting hungry any time of the day.

We decided to eat at Pannee Guest House to eat. It was just like 3 minutes walk from the hotel. It wasn’t really any fancy place since we wanted something more local and thai. Something not so classy yet not too dodgy. Moderation is the keyword.

Jimbo ordered Shrimp Fried Rice (65 Baht), I ordered Fried Rice with Pineapple, Cashewnuts and Shrimp (70 Baht). What is visiting Thailand all about if I miss out the Pineapple Fried Rice?

We also ordered Chicken Soup with Coconut and Chili (80 Baht) to share. As for drinks, we each have Ice Tea (25 Baht).

I don’t know what to say. The food here comes in this really big portion. With generous amount of shrimp and yet the price was reasonable.

Deli.cious

It just tasted good. I don’t know what they throw in.. but it was really really good. It tasted just right. Not too salty, not too spicy, not too oily. I obviously love the taste since I love lemongrass :). I think it was one of the best herbs ever found!

But I must say the soup was rather sourish for my taste. Erm… maybe I didn’t expect it to be sour in the first place since most sour stuff over in Malaysia are normally red (e.g Asam Laksa).

Address:
Pannee Guest House
Soi Rambutri, Chanasongkram
Telephone Number: (662) 282 5576

The journey begins...

Right after luch, we took out the map and started our journey. We started to roam around our area only to notice the street behind our hotel was pretty much like Petaling Street (refer to top most picture). Busy with lots of stalls that sells cloths, pyjamas, food and etc.

Suddenly, something catch our attention…

November 16, 2006

Eat With Me FRIENDz-terism My Travelogue Thailand

Bangkok Trip Day01: Breakfast at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Breakfast at Coffee Bean

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 17 August 2006.

I was pretty excited the night before. Jumping around, surfing a lot of sites to know more about Bangkok. I know I am going to be there in less than 24 hours.

I recheck my luggage I think at least 8 times. I even have a check list which I re-tick like 2 times. It’s been a while since I wake up this early. I woke up earlier than my usual hours and the best part is I didn’t complain.

I met up with Jimbo in KL Sentral and we both took the KLIA and arrive to the airport just in time to check-in our luggage. In case you wonder… yes, it’s just jimbo, me, I and him in this trip. And no, we are not couples.

Breakfast at Coffee Bean

After checking in, we still have like an hour or so till the plane leaves for Thailand. Jimbo stop by a convenient shop to buy reloads.

We then stop by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and have breakfast. Wooohoo… we both ordered the same thing there. We both have the Break ‘O’ Day.

I Heart Break 'O' Day

The Break ‘O’ Day, being priced at RM14.70 comes with coffee/tea, 2 sausages, 2 thick lightly toasted bread (with butter and jam), scrambled eggs and dried cranberries salad.

I think overall, everything was pretty much alrite except… yeah… except for their coffee. Being known as COFFEE Bean, their coffee sux to the max. Even a person like me who doesn’t know how to appriciate good coffee thinks it tasted bad.

Now you tell me how bad it is :).

We then walk around the terminal to look for postbox since Jimbo wanted to post something out. Amazingly, we can’t find any. So yeah, it’s not like what you see in TV where you can just post a postcard or something before you leave the country. Not here 🙂

After walking around a while, we decided to go in and just wait for our plane to arrive and I seriously can’t wait to get on board.

Looking at the surrounding, I find this place sorta odd. I felt like I am at this big factory where I am like being smuggled out of the country.

Did I just say I felt like I am being smuggles out of the country? Well it seriously feels so. It felt so different. The experience is just so different. Way different from the ones I have in KLIA.

*still waiting for plane* Sigh… the que is long!

Now I Am Flying

Ah.. our plane is here and we are now just 2 hours away from holiday!I am still excited. Jimbo was trying to catch some sleep since he didn’t sleep. Men and football *sigh*.

Since no one talk to me. I snap some pictures and then doze off to sleep. When I wake up…

Now I Am Flying

November 15, 2006

Draw With Me FRIENDz-terism Project Crossroad

Project Crossroad: Clown

Circus, big tents… it’s just a few things that excites me. What is even better is a big pack of popcorn, a big fluffy pink cotton candy, large coke. Better still if I could win a big dollie and carry around. I like talking to dolls :). Well.. then you will see a big group of kids surrounding something. Yes, a clown. One with big red nose. Make up face, funky big mouth, colourful hair, polka dot cloths and big flappy shoes. Now let’s see what they all have to say.

As promised in his previous comment, Brian is all set to cheer everyone up with his joyful sheep after missiong out on the previous project. A cute clown sheep with cool balloon tied to it’s leg. I simply like the background. It just somehow brighten my day~

clown - done by brian

Winnie is back! This time, she dumped her Liucas and submitted cute Miss Natalie in. Being so funky and trendy, her clown is all set with ribbons and bow. No to even mention the super duper big red nose! Now, even clowns are more fashionable these days.

clown - done by winnie

Ah… I did my part of the clown. Not exectly what I want it to be. It sorta have a lot of difference from the one I initially sketch out. But well… probably another enhanced version in the near future.

But well, I am totally happy with the eyes of the clown as it turns out exectly like what I want it to be 🙂

clown - done by velverse

What is up next week?
Project theme: Prisoner

Project description: You commit a crime. You get caught, You stay in this small tiny room for the rest of your life. Wearing only stripe cloths. Well.. think on the bright side. At least you won’t have to bother to mix and match your cloths 🙂

Project deadline: 22 November 2006, Wednesday.

Submit to: mandy@velverse.com

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join. Be it good or bad… it’s just something we do for fun! Generate some cool ideas and well.. surely fill up some of our boring times 😀

Click on the banner go link to the project crossroad gallery.

November 15, 2006

FRIENDz-terism

Jane’s Full Moon Party

It's a Full Moon

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 24 October 2006.

I think this is the first time I attended a friend’s baby full moon party .
Probably because I have not been invited to any.
But then, to begin with among my group of friends, Jane was the first to get married and now first to have a baby.

Her baby is so cute. Don’t you guys agree?
Most of my university mates attended the party, it became like a mini gathering for the adults.
Even Hsiang Lin and Meng Huey that I have not met in a long time came together.
It’s really been a while since we last catch up.

Jane had a big buffet spread outside her mother’s house.
That is really a lot of food, from lamb to chicken to pork.
She even catered food for vegetarians. How sweet of her .
The food were great, that includes the dessert.
I think the spread could match up to any 3 star hotel’s buffet.
I guess it was expected from Jane since she always knows the good food and great bargains around.

We all have a great time catching up.
Jane and the star of the day is busy.
Who can blame the host and the star, they are after all the highlight of the day.
Now, who will be the next host ?

November 10, 2006

FRIENDz-terism

Ganesh is the BIG BOY of the day!

Ganesh's Birthday

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 12 August 2006.

Ah… yet another celebrity’s birthday. What? You don’t recon him? How could you! He’s one of the top searches in velverse. Everyone wants a piece of Ganesh. What you mean you don’t know him!

Now this is the first time I ever celebrated Ganesh’s birthday. This time around, he sorta gathered his friends and the ex-XM gang together and celebrated big. Okay… not as big as ikan’s. But.. still big (to me).

Everyone sorta gather themselves. Well, we have some exclusive people here. Meeting sengkor for the first time, meeting Jomel the second time… and meeting may uncountable times. Ah… it was a surprise meet. Yeah… I was shocked when may told me.. “come meet up some bloggers”. 😮

Woohoo… we partied together… being such a famous person, taking lots of picture is a norm, a tradition, a common thing. Everyone is all out getting Ganesh to drink… drink… drink… drunk yet?

The wish making, candle blowing, cake cutting session will always be around to complete the whole birthday circle. Yes, it’s consider incomplete without one. So yes, becareful of what you wish for Ganesh… if it’s more drink you want.. that’s what you’ll get!

A flaming lamborgini comes attached with the cake thing. Yes… some strings attached eh. And you are still thirsty? No problems… Checker’s do serve water… in small shots.. with salt at the mouth of the little cup.. decorated with lime. Yeah.. they call it… the tequilla.

Wooohoo… bored of water? No worries… we still have chivas with coke! Now… that’s the way we do it. Honestly, don’t you guys think when people drink a little, the pictures look more natural and less stiff? Yes I think so… looking at the montage on top.

Well well… to close the deal for the night, Ganesh just make most guys… and me drink neat! Being a good negotiator… I try to talk my way out.. with lots of sign language… lots of NO NO NO… which got backfired with… JUST A BIT, IT’S MY BIRTHDAY… IDOL. Okay… just for you idol! Haha… just for you. Happy Birthday, Idol! Happy Birthday!

Now… right after the drink… everyone sorta still busy snapping pictures. Some were even busy playing pool. Loh decided to leave around 2 – 3am. I followed since I don’t really know my way home. Gotta follow his directions 🙂

November 9, 2006

Draw With Me FRIENDz-terism Project Crossroad

Project Crossroad: Dreamer

What dreams may come? I guess everyone would have at least dreamt once in their lifetime. Be it a sweet dream, or a nightmare. People like me… I call myself a dreamer. A dreamer that practically live in dreamland and tries to bring everything there to life. To the reality world… which at times is a cruel thing to do. So let’s fall asleep so we can all dream of our dreamers.

First time appearing in Project Crossroad, Jon aka. Dorry Prince did this combo gift for me. He practically combine both Prince/Princess and Dreamer thing together and mailed it to me. I failed to notice the fish at first grance… thinking the apple in the white bubble is the dream bubble thing. Looking at it the second time only makes me notice it’s actually a Dory fish outside. Nice.. but I would think it is sorta like a weird dream.

Dreamer - done by JonWee

Woohoo… lots of newbie around this time. Winnie and her LiuLiu cat make a first time appearance. A cat that always daydream that someday he will be superman. Hemm… I always think cats would love to be like garfield or like “jiew choi mau” (japanese fortune cat doll). But well.. no harm dreaming the impossible. Coz impossible is nothing.

Dreamer - done by Winnie

I drew something weird. Something I think of while doing sketches the other day. I actually have a few dreamer sketch but this one was picked because the meaning it brings. Well… from the graphic… my dream bubbles were actually clouds. Hehe… which makes someone else sits on my dreams.

Well… I think in real life.. we are living in other people dreams. Probably having lights at night was someone else dream last time… now we are practically living on it. Probably Internet was a dream back then.. to communicate with someone far. Ah… I think too much. Enjoy the artwork!

Dreamer - done by velverse

What is up next week?
Project theme: Clown

Project description: Yeay… someone with a red nose. Colourful hair… juggle balls around, make us laugh. Oh yes, I need a great laugh! Project deadline: 15 November 2006, Wednesday.

Submit to: mandy@velverse.com

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join. Be it good or bad… it’s just something we do for fun! Generate some cool ideas and well.. surely fill up some of our boring times 😀

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November 8, 2006

FRIENDz-terism

Crappybooze House Warming Party

I crash at sheep's place

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 04 November 2006.

Today was my fellow VVIP Brian’s House Warming Party.
Yeay! I finally get to visit his house 😆.
Since it was my first time, I was pretty excited so I decided to leave home early to see if there is anything I could help out with; but my excitement was quickly washed down the traffic jam.

Still, I am an hour early.
I finally arrived at his house at Kota Kemuning.
It is quite hard to miss, since it was the only house with a big white canopy outside.

Brian gave me a little tour to his beautifully designed house.
To my surprise, Kean Tat flew all they way from Singapore to attend the house warming party.
Two of his masterpieces were gifted to Brian as house warming gift.
I personally think the two painting 🖼️ was fabulous.
One in red and another one in black and white.
While my pictures didn’t do justice to any one of his artwork, trust me when I said it was amazing.
They were the main soul and attraction to the house.

I then spend some time chit chatting with Kean Tat while helping out in the kitchen.
Without us realizing, more and more familiar faces pops up.
Yes, this is surely another gathering.

Brian’s colleagues also joined in the fun.
And the best surprise was my fellow VVIP, Jon brought his girlfriend, June along.
This is the very first time we finally get to met her.
Jon was so shy when everyone teased and asked how he met June.

November 6, 2006

FRIENDz-terism

A fishy birthday

Azli's Birthday at Checker's

Backdated post. Actual event took place on 4 August 2006.

Yeah, everyone noticed I have been attending lots of birthday parties and fair amount of farewell as well. What can I say… it’s something worth attending and worth celebrating. This time, at a larger scale since he is the ever famous one. I was honoured to be invited to Azli’s aka Ikan‘s Birthday Party

Yes, now… we would say.. there’s no place like Checker’s. Everyone arrive quite late that night. Azli just finish eating dinner with Kit and his friends. By the time he walked in, the party officially started. Not much people was there yet. Only me, loh, ganesh and azli.

As time pass by group and groups of people start joining in. Firstly, some long time no see ex-XM colleagues arrive. Nik, beatrice, jafwan and maryam all come together at the same time. It’s really been a long time since I saw so man ex colleagues gather together. Like I say, Azli is a famous person.

Teekay, julie, may and jomel was then spotted. The crowd just grew bigger and bigger when eunice, jessy, shirley, alvin and edward join in. We took from 2 to 3 tables.

Yes, I haven’t even mention Azli’s group of friends who was busy playing pool. Wow.. it was just a big crowd. I think the house bought Azli loads of drinks. From flaming lamborgini to tequilla shots to some mixtures of drinks.

A cute little cake pops out and shocked Azli when the clock strike 12. Yes, he looks shocked.. probably with the amount of candles on the cake. He was then invited to stage to sing with the La Viva group. Oh yes… Azli sang his favourite song! What song is that? “Kau Ilhamku”.

Yes yes… azli with his shy shy face. Hehe.. I have never seen him that shy before. It was a long night. Everyone sit down, chit chat, take pictures… and massive drinking. I mean what do you expect… drinking is compulsory!

November 5, 2006

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