ANThea's 6Senses

The 12 Commandments of Wealth

2011-03-16T09:33:00.002+08:00

Lets get wealthy!!!

1.Seek money for money's sake and ye shall not find.
2.Find your perfect pitch. (Know your strengths and weaknesses.)
3.Be your own boss.
4.Get addicted to ambition.
5.Wake up early. Be early.
6.Don't set goals—execute or get executed.
7.Fail so you can succeed.
8.Location doesn't matter. Success can take place anywhere.
9.Moor yourself to morals.
10.Say yes to sales.
11.Borrow from the best—and the worst.
12.Never retire.

—Adapted from The Richest Man in Town by W. Randall Jones (Grand Central, $25.99)

Source:
The 12 Commandments of Wealth Spending & Saving Reader's Digest Asia

Image courtesy of: http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-growth-of-the-money--rimagefree16079184-resi2656839

My "Kiasu" Work Trip

2010-09-26T11:07:00.014+08:00

Work hard -- Play harder, at least I remind myself to do that as much as I can. I find it almost impossible to find a "balance" between this two. I think I am addicted to "imbalance".

Summing up, my almost 2-months working trip in Singapore is all about embracing the local culture of getting FREE things :p

FREE spa kit with Bazaar Magazine (not my favourite magazine, but who cares, I just want the spa kit)

FREE Phyto Hair Mask with Women's Weekly Singapore -- only at S$3.90! I wonder when will magazines in M'sia offer such attractive deals.

My dinner! How healthy can that be...

FREE bag with Her World magazine. I wonder will I ever use this bag?

My dear friend introduce Mitju's shoes to me, I must say it is very comfortable, chic and most importantly affordable. Got both pair at around S$20 each. I love the black pair of flats below, I've been wearing it almost everyday since.

Pick up a few more items here and there... its SALE anyway! Who can resist one?

Oh my god! Why on earth do I splurged on this magazine that I can't read?!!!! Just because of a Agnes b tote bag... dumb dumb me. I finally hand this to my dearest sister who made full use of it. (What a relieve that she love it!)

Artsy Orchard

2010-09-19T00:26:00.012+08:00

Walking down Orchard Road this evening, these sculptures captured my attention and just happen I have my camera with me.

In fact, I just got some magazines from Kinokuniya. (Will "show off" some of the Kiasu stuff I got and did in my later post...woo hoo).

There's always something "happening", "for sale", "street show" along Orchard Road every now and then. While walking down Orchard Road this evening, my attention was captured by a few huge scultures displayed in front of Marina Gallery.

Here's a few which I find "interesting" ^0^:-

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*If only I can strike this pose too!!*

A New Begining

2010-08-15T22:50:00.009+08:00

In a nutshell - I've just changed job (again)!

Yes, I shall not start my complains and rambling of how bad it goes but I shall count the blessings I am having now. I desperately need to generate more positive "chi" and good karma around me from now on. ^-^

My "training" work-station. I love the Singapore HQ office, cosy and spacious. Most importantly, the ergonomic table where I can stand and work!!! Talk about increasing productivity and reducing my waistline.

I will be going back to Malaysia and stationed in our PJ office after my training. I surely will miss my working desk here, I wonder when will our office here will have a major renovation? ha ha

An Escapade to Marina Sands SkyPark

2010-08-15T22:39:00.028+08:00

Don't get me wrong, but my work trip in Singapore for two months is not inclusive of a stay in the Marina Bay Sands. (I wish!)

As the company I'm working for is involved in this mega project, our department decided to take an "unofficial" work trip to visit the most expensive standalone casino property. So, the escapade started off with 3 of us sneaking up Sky Park, oh yes, it is contagious when you're in the land of "kiasuism". We decided not to purchase a ticket! So, when stopped at the entrance, we claimed that our "imaginary friend" who stays in the hotel is expecting us at the bar. (The oldest and lamest story, but hey, it works)

The "bouncer" then "escorted" us to walk across the roof while we "search" for our friend. I must say, the view is fantastic and I salute the architects and engineer who make this a reality!

After 5 minutes ++, we received an imaginary phone call (my boss answering in German / Austrian) and we just inform the "bouncer" that our friend is now waiting for us at the lobby! Sensing something is not quite right, he decided to escort us all the way down to the lobby! He even left a message to the security at the lift entrance to "watch out for the girls" in Malay.

Damn! I should have turn back and reply him in Malay that "I faham Bahasa!"

We sure shared a good laugh and enjoyed the short escapade.

I am Back ... (or so I think)

2010-08-10T22:05:00.009+08:00

OMG! Looking at the time-line of my blog entries, it seems I've stopped writing the moment I started a new job in April 2009. Just to update, I've since changed job in August 2010.

Come to think of it, it really was a roller-coaster ride for the last 16 months or so. So many things happened! I allowed my career and work to eat into my live so much that I've missed out so much of what LIFE suppose to be. (I've practically loss all senses to live life!) Well, I shall not go into the details on how bad it turns out to be. In fact, looking back ... silly silly me.

Strangely, I am grateful for everything as it really has helped me grow out of a comfort zone that I never realise it exist! Sure, I think and reflect a lot more. Gladly, I believe it is a sure blessing in disguise as I've been running and dashing like a mad bull ^0^.

I am really relieved and glad to have the opportunity to sit back and take a different perception from a different vantage point.

Anyway, enough of this "fluff talk" -- now that things are slowly sorting out itself, I AM BACK! Hopefully, I have more stamina, strength and persistent to stay true to my "writing dream". *finger crossed*

Stay tune, while I'll be sharing more of my 6-senses experiential trip along the way...

"Stressed is just desserts if you can reverse."

2010-03-17T18:34:00.004+08:00

I received the following forwarded email from a dear friend the other day...and it really touches me and provided me the vision to see my goal clearer.

I am sharing it now, hoping it will be a source of inspiration to you too.
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記住anger ( 發怒) 與danger ( 危險) 只差一個字別看少這一個字它會影響我們這份職業、甚至人際關係正所謂「禍從口出…」

專家講:
[人，面對外人時總是可以表現得雍容大肚、心平氣和，
但面對自己最親近的家人,卻往往一點小事就足以皺起眉頭, 甚至出言相傷.]

正如你永遠只對你最愛、最親的人生氣你會對住你上司、老板生氣嗎?

如果形容人類是一種 [出門高E.Q，回家低E.Q ]的動物, 我想一點兒也不誇張, 多拿出一點耐心與包容給家人吧！

否則您自己也不會快樂，不是嗎？

曾在報上看過英文中的stressed （壓力），與desserts （甜點）兩字, 有很微妙的相關。是什麼相關呢？

仔細一瞧，好像沒什麼關係嘛！

可是，再看一下，咦， stressed 這個字從後面倒過來拼寫，不就是desserts 嗎？

所以，「Stressed is just desserts if you can reverse.」
（壓力就是甜點，只要你能逆向觀看。）

哈，這真是有趣的妙論呀！

人生之中，有許多「壓力、挫折」，但只要轉個念、換個角度看，它也就是我們生命中的「甜點」呀！

此外，也有人說：[人生就像一碗飯，一半是甜的，一半是苦的，
你不知道會先吃到哪一邊，但終究必須把飯吃完。]

是呀，生命有甜、有苦、有酸、也有辣；但都必須去經歷它、走過它呀！

2009-12-30T14:39:00.006+08:00

〝珍惜〞

遇到你真的愛的人時… 要努力爭取和他相伴一生的機會 …！因為當他離去時 …一切都來不及了 ……！

遇到可相信的朋友時… 要好好和他相處下去……
因為在人的一生中 …可遇到知己真的不易 … ！

遇到人生中的貴人時… 要記得好好感激 …
因為他是你人生的轉折點 …！

遇到曾經愛過的人… 記得微笑向他感激…
因為他是讓你更懂愛的人 …！

遇到曾經恨過的人時… 要微笑向他打招呼 …
因為他讓你更加堅強 …！

遇到曾經背叛你的人時… 要跟他好好聊一聊 …
因為若不是他 ……今天你不會懂這世界 … ！

遇到曾經偷偷喜歡的人時… 要祝他幸福唷 …！
因為你喜歡他時 …不是希望他幸福快樂嗎？

遇到匆匆離開你人生的人時… 要謝謝他走過你的人生 …
因為他是你精采回憶的一部分 …！

遇到曾經和你有誤會的人時… 要趁現在解清誤會 …
因為你可能只有這一次機會解釋清楚 …！

遇到現在和相伴一生的人… 要百分百感謝他愛你 … 因為你們現在都得到幸福和真愛 …

LIFE - Summed up in 5 bottles

2009-11-13T23:35:00.003+08:00

A friend forwarded this to me the other day. I find it really .... "interesting" -- thought provoking in fact.

Like any forwarded email, I sometimes expect it to be junk, but out of curiosity (yes! I am KayPoh to the max!) I open the email and one glance at the image, I almost clicked delete (that is how fast I scan my emails). But something catches my attention and a 2nd glance (a more proper attention) was given....and there it goes.... 5 simple bottles and it tells a life time story of most ordinary people.

Gosh! I am ordinary...but I dream and longed for an extraordinary life! (I'm not saying I wanted something to turn back time or run against aging! But surely there is more in life than just these!)

Here is the image ... food for thought!

Is your toothbrush clean?

2009-10-16T13:01:00.004+08:00

"The Climb"

2009-10-12T23:56:00.003+08:00

Have you ever asked for a sign or help when you're despair and the most unexpected things just happened and you begin to see so much clearer? I heard of this song before but never really pay attention to the lyrics...but for some reason, it hit me hard moments ago.

The song is by Miley Cyrus, but I love this version most. Hope you enjoy it too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFSI9X6R1sE

The Climb

I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreamin' but
There's a voice inside my head saying you'll never reach it.
Every step I'm taking.
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction.
My faith is shakin.
But I, I gotta keep tryin.
Gotta keep my head held high.

There's always gonna be another mountain.
I'm always gonna wanna make it move.
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose.
Ain't about how fast I get there.
Ain't about what's waitin on the other side.
It's the climb.

The struggles I'm facing.
The chances I'm taking.
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I'm not breaking.
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah.
Just gotta keep going.
And I, I gotta be strong.
Just keep pushing on 'cause,

There's always gonna be another mountain.
I'm always gonna wanna make it move.
Always gonna be an uphill battle
But Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose.
Ain't about how fast I get there.

AH1N1 - Lets Take a Break!

2009-09-01T19:19:00.004+08:00

This swine flu-AH1N1 virus is getting really really serious here in Malaysia, everyone is getting paranoid and worried. Every time I walk across Mid Valley to have lunch I feel like I'm attending a "Masquerade Party"!

Since the news have been so depressing lately, lets have a break this time round instead. Got this from a friend in a forwarded email (Oh Yes! I sometimes love to receive those fwd emails ; and at times I hated it for flooding my mail box! Life is ironic -:p)

So, here I am sharing with the world (or at least whoever is reading my blog) instead of flooding your mailbox. ^-^

p/s: Don't get me wrong - if you are really sick, put on a REAL clinical mask and lock yourself up. OK! For the rest of us who is NOW healthy, take extra fruits & multi-vitamins to boost immune system and wash hand often. ~ Take Care.

Time Management ? ? ?

2009-08-25T23:48:00.003+08:00

I was looking at my planner this morning and I flipped it back to Jan-July and did a quick review.

So what have I been doing? Work & Biz Appointments, Meetings, Facials & Spas, Travel, Shopping, Exercise (less than 10 times for the last 7 months!) Daily Chores, Blogs, Facebooking, Parties, Karaokes, special events etc etc. (Oh yes! I ended up planning for "rest time" a couple of months ago.)

There is a lot of "doing" but are there any "results" after all the "doing & running around"?? I really don't know yet. There are some areas of my life which has improved and yet there are some areas which is running out of order like mad! Gotta set my priorities straight again. Lets "realign" my direction.

There are still so much more that need to be done and its not even being written down yet! Gosh! Yet I feel myself getting soooooo lazy and not doing much most of the time! Why is that so.?? Can someone just enlighten me a little here?

Sometimes I really salute those women who are able to "juggle" their career, family, love life, children, house chores and still stay sexy and attractive, even though they are already at their 40's!. How do they do it???

Sigh! Guess there is just so much more to learn! Everyday is a new day! May tomorrow be a better day for everyone.

I can't help it...MPH Warehouse Sale

2009-08-16T23:13:00.011+08:00

I can't help but to stop by at the recent MPH Warehouse Sale again. (I was telling myself I shall not go this time, guess the urge to buy at least a few books is just too hard to resist!) Even though I was there on Thursday 7pm I still manage to grab a few books. Though I was looking forward to getting another Paulo Coelho books but its just too expensive. His latest book "The Winner Stands Alone" is retailing at over RM60 (I think its RM69.90), so even after 30% its still just too expensive at this moment to "own it"! (Sighs! Books in M'sia is just too expensive)

So here is what I got myself. A Dan Brown book which I've read (now its for collection and re-read purpose), and 2 other chinese titles which I never imagine I will ever get. Guess I was in a sentimental lovey-dovey mood that day and those short stories just got my attention lor.

Just before I head towards the payment counter I spotted this really cute and nicely designed hard-cover notebooks and its selling at only RM10.50 each ! So I just got to get it lor! I always love to have cute, specially notebooks with me.... you know it just make planning your days or writing down notes so much more enjoyable! Ha Ha.

From the bottom of my heart...

2009-07-31T23:59:00.003+08:00

Time flies...that is the truth no body can denies. Whether you are busy running around or just taking a slow walk in the park time passes just like that the same way. It may sound cliche but the truth is...time waits for no one.

I've made a promise a couple of years ago and it is now time to really fulfill it. It cannot wait any longer as the more I procrastinate on it the guilt just keep piling on.

I really does believe that life has its way with us, showing us the way to where our hearts wanted to be, as long as we stay calm, focus and really listen to it.

Many have written about 2 of the big losses in the entertainment world lately. Internationally - Michael Jackson & locally (she has indeed made it internationally) Yasmin Ahmad. Its not as if I know both of them as a personal friend but death sure comes as a surprise and it really did sounded a wake up call, at least for me.

Personally, I'm not a fan of MJ, but there is no doubt that his passion and belief have made a difference in this world. As for Yasmin Ahmad - I totally fallen head over heals with "Sepet" the first M'sian movie I've ever fallen in love with. I was so delighted with her "appearance" and was so looking forward to "feeling" more of her upcoming work!

Life is fragile! Cherish it and live the moment. The one simple act of love and decision we make this second may just make a hell lot of difference to people around us.

Spread the love and lets make a difference in the life we touched.

Updates...

2009-04-18T00:19:00.004+08:00

Again, I've been MIA (missing in action) for a while, at least here in my blog space. There have been lots of changes this whole month.

1) I decided to quit a "stable" (not sure how ones define stable now), high paying (so far), good benefits job -- with less than a month notice

2) I decided to take a break and do some soul searching... instead

3) I decided to take on a lower pay job... with not much of a security... just to fulfill one of my dreams long time ago...So I decided to give myself max 1 year to realize that dream!

4) I accepted an invitation to an outing of Sky Trekking ... not knowing what is it and what to expect.... and realize at the end of the session I just did something extraordinary!

5) I am talking to more strangers in one day than I have been in one year! (Come to think of it... its more like loads of crap talk that leads to no where - not a good sign - change!)

6) I've just realised I'm so busy and is so sure what I'm going into and yet confused if this is the right track

7) I've completed the book "Veronika Decides to Die" in a week. I love it!

8) I (with my fiance) almost bought a house.... yes... almost! ... what stop us.... I don't even want to think about it now. I believe the right one will come along!

9) I miss the care-free working environment in my old company and enjoying the highly busy and intense work pace I am in now... Yes, ironic as it is... that's me.

10) I was up in Penang and back in KL within less than 24 hours... just to meet a legendary woman who believes in herself and go all out to realize her DREAMS!

There's so much in life to experience, to live, to fall, to cry, to cheer, to shout, to jump... to just reach out and touch some one's life. Listen to my heart... follow it. That is what I keep reminding myself. I am committed to give my very best to this life that is ME.

Chili Expresso @ Sooka Sentral

2009-03-20T17:23:00.015+08:00

This restaurant is fast becoming one of our top choice for any office events or celebrations, from birthday, farewell lunches, a treat to a well deserved colleague etc etc. (We usually head to the more economical cafes or restaurant in Brickfields on normal days).

The food served here are really not too bad, service is fast and friendly, food served hot and fresh and most of all the variety is just nice for office lunch crowd like us!

* Not too bad lor ^-^okok only

* A little too oily >.<

* A must order if you just want something light to munch on

*This is my all time favorite @ Chilli's

* Ayam Percik goes really well with the pickles cucumber.

*Sambal Udang is yummy!

*Colonial Chicken Chop - the fries look 'pathetic" on this particular day.

Baking #3 - Bread, Bread, Bread

2009-03-18T16:42:00.011+08:00

Looking back 2008 (after 2.5 months!) I noticed I missed out some baking photos which I am supposed to write on. Well, I would love to include the recipes, but I'm still not confident in doing so. Why? Because the following baking session are mostly my first try (except for the white loaf of bread lah!).

Here's just a series of photos of some of the "successful" baking I did through out year 2008! Coincidentally, its all about BREAD!

Not including the previous post on Blueberry Muffins and Orange & Poppy Seed Cake, I must say I have a very low production rate! ^0^ Guess I must allocate more time for baking his year. First, gotta bring that oven out from the store room!

a) Milk Loaf - I substitute water with Marigold Milk. It tastes softer and with a hint of Milky taste, love it!

b) Mexico Bun (aka Roti Boy) - Got this recipe from my Aunt in Taiping and this is my first try. From the looks of this photo - PERFECT! I love the taste, but the bun gets a bit hard after 2 days of storage. When it is fresh from the oven, it is really soft and fluffy and the butter + sugar filling gives the extra aroma.

c) Banana & Raisins Bread & Butter Pudding - This must be the simplest baking I've ever done! I was ingenious enough that day to use whatever ingredients available in the kitchen to try this recipe which I have kept for ages. Other than the slightly burnt raisins on top, the taste was great! I must do this more often!

My Grandma Famous CNY Dish

2009-03-18T14:11:00.026+08:00

I was sorting out my photo gallery today and saw this photo taken during the recent Chinese New Year Celebration in my Mom's hometown @ Lenggong, Perak.

I wish I have the proper name to this dish -- it is call "Aw Yee" in Hokkien. Let just call it the savoury Hokkien Yam Casserole for now. ^0^

My intention then was to take down this pictures so I can have some reference when I do decide to learn to prepare this traditional dish from FuJian, China. According to my Grandma, this dish is served during CNY at her hometown in FuJian.

This traditional dish is being served once a year too in Lenggong and everyone (except a few members who dislike or got allergic reaction towards yam) looks forward to it! It is highly sought after as everyone will only get to have one serving / one bowl only. The reason? It is really time-consuming to prepare the Yam Dough and all other ingredients and not to mention the person who have to cook for almost 50pax of us!

Well, unfortunately I do not have the recipes written down, (that would be my next mission). But here is a series of photo-shot I manage to take when my Grandma and Aunt start cooking it at 7am in the morning!

This is the Yam Dough prepared the night before (with the help of 2 maids). Peeling, slicing and mixing the yam with Glutinous Rice Flour to get a dough and slice it again. *whew* (I heard my Grandma bought approximately 7kg of yam just to prepare this dish!)

The end result? We have 2 very big pot of this yummy "Aw Yee". Add a dash of Brandy and some friend onions and it taste heavenly! Got to wait another 365-days before I get to enjoy this again...

Lunch Bento #1

2009-03-12T11:14:00.006+08:00

I hate to admit it, but I do love cooking and baking. Sometimes, I just wish I have the kitchen to myself and all the time to spare and prepare a good meal for my darling. (Yes, I have to share the kitchen space now).

Two weeks ago, I got bitten by the cooking bug again and so here I''ve prepared 2 lunch boxes (bento?) for myself and my colleague.

This is my first try! So it is really simple. I try to stick it to a healty and lite lunch box with Baby Tomatoes, BeanSprout, Green Salad, Pumpkin with Minced Pork, a medium size Onigiri (Rice Ball) and a Egg.

It took me approximately 30mins in the morning to prepare the lunch boxes. From reheating to the arrangements of food. I am impressed at my own performance! Ha ha!

I'm currently going on a "detoxification" process and once completed I would like to continue maintaining a low calorie, salt and oil diet. So, I've been doing some recipe research and will definitely experiment and practice more, so look out for more delicious and healthy lunch boxes.

Noticed the funny shaped egg? I moulded it with a fish shaped Egg-Mould bought at 100Yen Shop. Really cute and fun. Such cute little novelty sure add a touch of specialty and fun to my lunch time!

Monday Blues...

2009-03-02T17:26:00.003+08:00

Woke up this morning feeling fresh and ready to go! Despite the fact that I went to bed almost 2am the night before.

Today is one of those day that I feel so "organised". This is why???

a) I updated my weekend expenses (Oh yes! I started my own book-keeping on my expenses)

b) I completed my "shopping list" (Yup! Will get all those item tonight)

c) I completed half of my translation (4 more pages to go--hooray!)

d) Had a healthy lunch ( Sub-of-the-day aka Subway Italian BMT + Yogurt drink)

e) Smile...

Yes, its a short list but I suppose its a good start for a brand new month and week!

Snacking around Siem Reap

2009-02-27T09:55:00.022+08:00

I believe one of the best way to really experience the local culture is to try out the local delicacies / snacks. Not being the really adventourous person to try something too "quirky", here's a simple snapshot of what we "dare" to try during our Siem Reap trip.

(a) "Solar-Cooked" Mini La-La (clamps)

This comes in original flavour and spicy flavor. It taste like eating fresh oyster, only much smaller in size. I mean really really tiny. The local enjoy this tremendously... its like Pop-Corn with movie or "kua-chi" with Soap-Opera.
The preparation is pretty easy too, the clamps are washed, marinate with lots of salt (for original flavor) and chilli + spice powder (for spicy flavor) and the whole pile is then left to "cooked" under the hot sun.

* This is the original flavor clams.

(b) Cambodian Sandwich

This is one of the snacks I really enjoyed, although I had only half of it (fully stuffed with too much food all the time!). The preparation is equally simple like any other sandwich, lots of fresh vegetable (cucumber, onions etc etc) it taste really nice when you add 2 sticks of the BBQ-Pork into it. Not sure what do they marinate the BBQ Pork but it sure is Yummy!

*Freshly barbequed Pork-Satay!

* The french loaf is really fresh and soft!

(C) Breakfast - "Cambodian Noodle"

On our last day, we asked our tour guide (Phallin) to show us where he usually had his breakfast and this is what he usually have. A bowl of piping-hot noodle soup. It taste really good and it reminds me of "Thailand-laksa". There's the grind fish on top, and it is being served with "thick beehoon aka Lai Fun"+ lots of fresh raw vegetables. There's santan (coconut milk) added in the soup and thus make it really fragrant and smooth.

*Feel free to add lots of these fresh vegetables to your noodle!

Yes, I've been really slow in updating my blog lately...especially since I've promised some friends that I'll have a proper travel-log as they are really keen to visit Siem Reap and the Angkor Wat. So, please be "sabar" and look forward to more post in the coming month.

Dining(s) in Siem Reap

2009-02-20T14:45:00.034+08:00

What is more important than FOOD Glorious Food to a group of Malaysian travelling overseas? So, here is the 1st part of a compilation of all the yummy food we've enjoyed during the recent trip to Siem Reap.

Frankly speaking, I was not expecting much on food for this trip. But to my surprise, the restaurants, cafe, and street foods I've tried so far was really very yummy.

I was really fortunate to be travelling with friends who have done lots of "homework" and also to have met such a friendly hotel owner @ Ei8ght Rooms Guest House.

1st Day - Brunch @ Soup Dragon

1st Day - Dinner @ Viroth

Jason from Ei8ght Rooms recommended us this wonderful restaurant which serves French - Cambodian Fusion food.

When I arrived, I was totally amazed by the cozy and breezy deco of the place. (Deep down my heart, I was thinking that the meal going to cost me a bomb!) A restaurant in Malaysia with this type of setting would easily cost RM50-70/pax and above for a simple meal. Yet we only spend about USD$10 each. The bonus? Mosquittos dancing and drinking around you - no worries, there's mosquitos coil under each table. (outdoor mah!)

Top to Bottom: Laab (minced pork), Khmer Sour Soup, Squid Salad, Amok Fish, Tom Yam Omelette & Roast Chicken Khmer Style

2nd Day - Dinner for USD$3 BBQ Buffet

After last night "posh" dinner and the loads of climbing and walking since yesterday, the group decided to try the USD$3 BBQ Buffet. The spread is the same as per our local BBQ that serves a spread of chicken, beef, lamb, bacod strips, prawns, fish ball, variety of sauces and vegetable etc.

The only difference? Pork is served. In fact the oil used on the BBQ pan is a big chunk if lard.

It may not be the wides variety or spread of food, I personally think it is just nice. Besides, what is it to ask for a meal of less than RM12? One of my favourite on that night is the Vietnamese Popiah, really fresh and crunchy.

We ended the dinner with a bowl of glass noodle and with a satisfying smile on our face we headed to Blue Pumpkin to get our next morning breakfast.

Welcome to Siem Reap

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Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, the scene is breath-taking enough to mersmerize all visitors to stop and take photos. The fusion between modern architecture and interior design with the rich heritage of Angkor is so rich and prominent!

The Guardian of the East - King of Gods, Indra, on the elephant Airavata. (Statues made of sand-stone and painting)

A series of beautiful statues and artworks welcoming you on every corner of the airport.

As we exited, Kim - the taxi driver arranged by Eight Rooms (the Guest House which we will be checking in) was there waiting for us. He was a friendly and helpful guy who speaks good English.

Experiencing Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Gong Xi Fa Cai to all!

Sorry that I've been MIA for a while before and during Chinese New Year, but I'm back now!

It was really a fullfilling 2009 CNY, with numerous Lou Sang lunches, dinners and a last minute trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The holiday came as a sudden surprise ( I needed a holiday badly but was too lazy to plan for one) when one of my closest friend discovered she left her passport at the China Embassy for Visa preparation. Lucky me! I was offered the trip. Hooray! Thanks Nee ^0^

With less than 48 hours to prepare and confirm booking (Air Asia allows changing the booking name 6 hours before flight) - I wasn't expecting much, though I know I am with good travelling buddies. So I just packed so basic stuff and off we go.

As there are so many interesting stories, reviews and pictures to show, I will posting a series on my trip to Siem Reap - where we stayed, the food we've enjoyed (or not), the numerous temples we visited and many more.

Hope this will be a helpful guide for all my friends who are interested to explore the rich heritage of Siem Reap, Cambodia.

So..... stay tune!