Sketchies 20

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness"
   - Mark Twain

Sketchies 19 - 5/20

Words aren't enough to convey honesty and feelings deep within,

but, I can show you the sincerity of my heart. :)

Sketchies 18

Rewatching it for assignment purposes..this scene always gets to me..

Backpacking day

Here's an opener, I skipped class on that day! Haha!
Ever since foundation time (that was 3 years ago!) I wanted to visit Penang-"benang" for it's food, it's beach, and the fun of sightseeing there!
Last week, I finally had the chance and actually went there! Although it was only a day trip, but it's well worth it. Heck, I even skipped classes for it haha :D
Why of all days, months and years, I choose that particular day and went Penang?
Just because...:D

KL Sentral usual crowds. People flooding the platform to get into the train.

Ipoh Station. A bit deserted.

I didn't went to Penang straightaway though but rather make a stop at Ipoh for a day.

Normally, as a foodie, I will go for food hunting whenever I'm travelling with friends or alone. Unfortunately during that time, it was CNY day as well so most of the hawker and shops at Ipoh were close and I was unable to go neither food hunting nor sightseeing.

The next morning, I went to the bus station to go to Penang.

Here's an OBVIOUS tip for the day. If, by any chance, you're attending a party, event, meeting at a particular time, do come 30 minutes late. All Malaysians do that.

Ok. I'm exaggerating. MOST Malaysians do that.

Anyway,

what's supposed to be a 8.15 am bus, becomes 9 am. But that's ok. At least I'm on the move!

Only 2+ hours to Penang! :D

Oh wait. It stopped. Apparently the bus driver forgot "something". Ok. Nevermind.

Then finally on the way.

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and STOPPED again.

"Kita berhenti berehat sekejap ye"

Seriously? It's just 2 hours drive and ALMOST reach there and he wanted to stop for a rest.

Having to endure the driver's nonsense shennanigans for the entire trip, I finally arrived at Penang.

Or am I?

"Butterworth Bus Stop".

Wait, what?!

I wasn't suppose to stop here.

"Kita berhenti berehat dan makan kat sini dulu ok"

He could've drove to the island first and eat his lunch there for goodness sake. How many times he wanted to rest -_-

Growing impatience, I tried to talk sense to the driver. Finally, he comes back to the bus and drove me to the appopriate bus stop on the island. It seems that as I

was the only passengers going to the island at that time, it doesn't seems much importance to him. His lunch is more important than a passenger apparently.

aaaaaanddd soooo...I arrived on the island at 11.15am. A supposedly 2 hours journey became 4 hours journey. It doesn't matter as I finally reached Penang! :D

At Sg. Nibong station, Penang. Waiting for her =)
Look how deserted it is lol.

Since I only have a day half a day left, all my plans and activities were cut short and rushed.

But first, lunchtime! :D

Half-eaten Penang Char keuy teow.

Finally got the chance to taste this!

Her almond tea. :S

After that, onwards to Bukit Bendera!

Even on work day, the place is crowded! :S

Local and foreigners alike flood the place. Luckily we went ahead and bought the train ticket while everyone is still busy eating.

Atop this hill, you can view half of Penang Island. And with the cool temperature, the spectacular views and greeneries, it's perfect for the avid photohographer. How I wish I have the oversize-expensive-camera to take pictures with at that time :-/

Anyway, next. Straits Quay! :D

To be honest, I don't know what is Straits Quay. An attraction site? Yes. Shopping mall? Port? Housing area? Resort? Hotel? Esplanade? No idea. But who cares. The place is too darn beautiful!

Super-cute kid!

This.Is.Cake! :O

Charlie Brown! =)

and finally, we went to the beach.

The last place I went before going back to KL.

Her melancholic pose.

My melancholic pose.

❤

And thus conclude my backpack journey throughout 2 states, Ipoh and Penang.

There's still a lot of places I wanted to go but time is not on my side. But there's always next time :)

With a heavy heart, I left Penang. But I'll surely come back another time :)

Penang bridge. I did not have the chance to take good picture of it.

Repost

...because I think it's cute :)

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Sketchies 16: Sincerity

Humbleness

sometimes, I've asked too much that I forgot to be humble....

hoy te amo

Powerful word, countless meanings

Piece 4

white hue, foggy light

above, the aubergine sky

a beauty, per se

Sabah 101

The following contents may be expressed exaggeratedly :P

Some time ago, my friend told me he made a trip to Sabah during his holiday with some friends. He concluded that the state was the most wondrous, beautiful, heavenly place that people definitely should visit on in their lifetime (haha!). As much as I want to brag, he’s so right about it :P While not being overly develop as compare to KL, or other states, it has its bits of glory on its own. Not to mention the friendly folks!

Since my friend’s holiday was quite short, he didn’t experience Sabah to the fullest, yet in the end he felt satisfied with it. There’s quite a lot of things you can try and do here, just that, you need to plan it carefully and of course enjoy while doing it. Down below are the list you should try or experience if you ever go to Sabah.

1. The traditional food is a MUST try :D (Hinava, tuhau, fried red durians and etc)

2. And not to mention the variety of food there as well (Ikan bakar anyone? :D). I’m kinda lazy to list it down, so take a look at the list on the link below if you wanna know more (Courtesy of Daniel Wong).

http://www.ahbing.com/43-must-not-miss-best-food-in-kota-kinabalu/

3. The tip of borneo, Simpang Mengayau, Kudat should be in your must-go-to-places list.

4. Try at least one of the traditional musical instruments.

5. Inhale the fresh air of Kundasang, a place situated near the Mount Kinabalu.

6. Climb Mount Kinabalu (although I, myself haven’t climb it hahaha)

7. Visit Sabah’s natural heritage site and park.

8. Take a dip in the Poring natural hot spring at Ranau, Sabah.

9. Visit one of the wondrous islands in Sabah and take a dive and swim around the blissful coral reef. I suggest Sipadan or Manukan ;)

10. “Araimi ti” will be part of your lingo all the time when you are there :P

11. Visit Gaya Street

12. The month of May is perfect for visiting Sabah, especially during the end of the month as it is brimming with cultures.

Extra tidbits :D

No matter what you think, we don’t live in a tree and most of the sabahan does NOT live in the jungle anymore. I don’t live in a jungle nor in a tree and so does my ancestor. That said, makes me wonder where they got that idea from anyway.

Traditional costume doesn’t mean leaves and stick or/and bamboo. You are thinking of other totally different ethnics that wasn't in Sabah.

Sarawak and Sabah are two different states. I remember someone ask me this dumb question =.=

So does Labuan.

Contrary to popular believes, we do not indulge in exotic food (worms, insects, etc). Again, you are thinking of other country.

Durian merah, Durio zibethinus, is a species of durian that you can ONLY find in the land of borneo.

Interestingly, you might confused a natives to be a chinese and vice versa. This happens a lot.

Natives =/= Orang Asli. Don't get confuse.

In certain areas, cows rule the road. No kidding!

Don’t in any circumstances use taxi as your transport (this should be your last resort). You’ll be left with mouth opened when the taxi driver tells you the price at the end of your journey.

That’s all for now as right now I am feeling very sleepy. I shall write more about Sabah next time :) Till then, Adieu!

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It wasn't that bad actually. In fact it was entertaining xD

Sketchies 14

Autumn Leaves

A drop of leaf

fallen.

It had saw and live the spring and summer lives,

ends.

Memories held still, however. Giving chance for others to grow. A new leaf.

A new meaning.

You've given me that :-)

Ok, back to studying xD

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when you stared at it for a long time, you started to think like one -_-

Haiku Piece 3

Figments of a dream

drops of water on a stream
signifies nothing

Sketchies 12: Homage

Fate

What are the chances of me furthering study here in KL instead of studying back at my hometown.

What are the chances of me finding the college in which I am studying now instead of many other colleges here in Malaysia.

What are the chances of me meeting and befriending friends of which I value the most.

What are the chances of me being where I am today of which is because of my own decision and choices.

Which leads me to you :)

Miles away and yet, what are the chances of me meeting you.

A spark of interest leading up to friendship and will eventually lead to something more.

An inspiration to me.

A safe path, my happy medium :)

What am I talking about?

Nothing but my thoughts ;)

Haiku 2

Drops of icy rain,

Cleanse the sights of those are blinds,

Taming down the hate.

Sketchies 11

Anatomy, physiology, the worlds of a microbes...

Oh goodness...

The informations are way too much to fit in this tiny little brain! Wish I have computer-like-brain in which I can just insert the information like a thumb drive for a computer.

Gotta lookout for virus though ;)