School's out? Right.

Third week of December and It's fast approaching the end of my school vacation. For all the blood and sweat I gave for my projects and exams, I haven't enjoyed enough! If this isn't enough, I will be attending a one week Java course later. Great.

My results are not really satisfactory, qualifies only a Cum Laude. I am contented if I can graduate with a Cum Laude and not slip any further back.

Met up with Ms. Ng and Amanda a few days back for dinner at Shoduko, Raffles City. The usual catching-up and stuff. Also met-up the TB030 in our 2-monthly gathering. The gathering was at Jewel Box @ Mt. Faber. We had fine dining in casual wear and the most expensive roti prata at $17 for two. *roll eyes* But it's the company that matters. The cable car ride was amazing, love the night scenery around Vivocity. Ended the night with a chill' out session at Alan's pub.

All the catching-ups, I'm suddenly reminded I'm suppose to meet my Chief Clerk from my camp for lunch.

The day before attended an appreciation night event by Microsoft held at Singapore Polytechnic Graduates Guild. The event aside, it provides great networking opportunity. I spoke with this gentleman who is in-charge of Live Search in Singapore and it was simply amazing knowing how things work behind the scene.

I really hope December lasts forever. :(

TB030 Around-the-Island Car Tour (20-21 Jun 08)

Sorry for the late post, I know you guys are so gonna kill me. :)

Past few days have been hectic, rushing from school to camp on Monday, combat shoot on Wednesday, duty on Thursday and on a fine Saturday like this, I'm on duty again.

Digressing not any further, TB030 had a gathering last month and it was unlike the usual, we had a 'car tour' around the island this time!

Dinner was supposedly at La Viva Spanish Bar. Slow service and less-than-satisfying food made us decided to head to Clark Quay instead.


James, Yi Quan and Sharon



Ripped off - This miniature bowl of potato costs $12.


The gang was in full attendance when we met at The Coffee Connoisseur, Clark Quay. My chicken and mushroom sandwich was so much better than earlier meal at La Viva Spanish Bar.







From left to right - Alan, Michell, James, Sharon, Peter, Boss, Myself, Yi Quan


After Clark Quay, the real car tour begun. We ended up at Jalan Kayu in the morning eventually.


Pit stop



Jalan Kayu @ 4.00am

Classmates' Meetup @ Billy Bombers, Marina Square

Thanks to Noi for organizing this round of meetup for TB030 gang at Billy Bombers, Marina Square. Everyone has been busy, so the turnout was small, with Noi, Nadia and her beau, Sharon, Michell and Peter who joined us for coffee later.

Over dinner, we talked much, but the most interesting topic was on this someone amongst us who became a model. Gee, need I say who she is? After parting with Nadia and Noi at Marina Square, we strolled to Starbucks, Raffles City for extended catching-up session.

Speaking of Starbucks, I have been frequently it quite often these days after my days of 'staying out' from camp became history. Armed with my book (currently, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom), I will spend hours there just to pass time by at night before heading back to camp.



The lot of us at Billy Bombers


The ladies


My lame attempt at being creative


Anyway, for my Hong Kong trip, I meant to blog about it soon after touching down from the airport while my mind is still fresh. But procrastination was a force to be reckoned with. The trip was definitely enjoyable, love the people, the weather and the company. I promise to blog more about my trip once I can afford the time, for now, it's time to pack my bag and head back to camp.

Some photos teaser for my Hong Kong trip, enjoy.



I love this, claypot rice!


Train to Disneyland

Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur

Quite an eventful October, celebrated Michell's birthday and went for a short holiday up north - Malaysia with Ling and Ron.

Here's a group photo taken over at Michell's chalet,



Humph, regular faces seem to be disappearing from class outing. More participation please!

Next, was my Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur trip with Ron and Ling. Cameron Highlands have such breathtaking view, it was simply amazing especially when you are standing at the top of the hill looking down at the tea plantations. Given the altitude, the air is cooling here and it gets pretty cold in the morning.



Over there, we joined a local tour that brought us around and we climbed slopes to explore the nature. It was all muddy, but I escaped dirt-free in my white jacket, pity my shoes though. :)



Not much of a experience at Equatorial Hotel in Cameron Highlands. We got an apartment instead of a hotel room. There's 2 showers and a living room. Nothing out of the ordinary. Simple and spacious, good enough for short stay.

After one night at Cameron Highlands, we travelled to Kuala Lumpur via coach. The coach was late for 2 hours, spoilt our plan to visit "Eye on Malaysia" in the afternoon.

We stayed in Capitol Hotel, located right in the centre of the shopping distract, Sungei Wang, Bejaya Time Square and Pavilion (must visit!).



Food was great, just don't look at the environment it was cooked in lest it spoils your appetite.



Next in the line is my Hong Kong end of this November. Need to do more research to make sure time is not wasted there. I have yet to book my hotel, gosh!