Pasta night with the girlssss.....

It's been a full day for us and we are gonna have a big event tomorrow!

It's 8 pm when Asmaa' realised that she doesn't have a suitable shoes for tomorrow's event! We packed our stuff at the speed of lightning bolt and run to my car that was parked like 1 kilometer away (I am exaggerating kay)from the office and off to Mid Valley Megamall.

After about 1 hour of brisk walking and achieving our goal, we decided to pamper our tummy! Asmaa' made us to agree with her to have pasta that night so...... Off we go to the nearest and yummiest pasta place!

DELICIOUS!

Ok now I am hungry already!

Oh ya I forgot!

If you refer to my previous post, I mentioned about a bicycle that we borrowed from the zoo staff.

So this is the bicycle

TAADAAA!!!

Sorry bicycle I forgot to post your pic in my zoo post.

Yes yes... Your eyes did not fool you..It is a basket. It makes it easier for the the staff to carry things around. Also, you can carry your friend or colleague with you as it has an additional seat at the back.. Cool huh!

I lost 2 jibbits from my Crocs to this bicycle and I almost lost my Blackberry also to this bicycle! Oh well... at least we had fun :)

Thank you 'Abang PA System' for lending us your bike!

A day at Zoo Negara

Date : 5 March 2011 (Saturday)

Wakes up at 5.30 am. EXCITED. I'm going to the ZOO!

Have to be at the zoo before 8 am!

As usual, I have my dedicated driver, Ali, to pick me up at 6.30 am.

First Stop. The Office. We have to pick up some stuff before going to the Zoo.

Final Stop. The Zoo!

Eventhough I was at the zoo the night before, (To do event set up. Actually we managed to finish the set up before dark but we accidentally left something important that we need to go back to the zoo at 9.30 pm!) I was still over-excited to be at the zoo that early in the morning.

Arrived and straight to work!

No no... I'm not selling Nasi lemak at the zoo!

Discussion on where to go after the event

But still have time to fool around!

And then back to work

Sound check and rehearsal

Despite all of the fooling around during the event preparation, the event went on smoothly and finished on time!

And now...... It's time to walk, cycle and ride all around the zoo!

Ali and I borrowed a bicycle from the zoo staff (only one bicycle and Ali had to carry me all over the place) and off we go for sightseeing.

I wanted to go see a tiger and he cycled to the tiger's cage

Zoom in and look very closely... you'll find a tiger in this pix

There's also Cheetah

Big me and a small very beautiful cheetah

We went to see the elephant too... You can buy sugarcane at RM 3 from the Zoo Staff and feed the elephant!

Me stretching my arms and elephant stretching it's trunk

I never knew that Tapir can be sooooo adorable!

But seriously they are! We were introduced to tapirs by Malaysian Nature Society (MNS). They have tapir as their logo and are totally obsessed with tapirs. MNS arranged a meet and greet session with tapirs for us to get a closer look on the tapirs.

The Zoo modified this helmet into a baby tapir's head

Ok.. not that one... please refer to the picture below

The adorable tapir and it's girdle

But the cutest animal that I just can't resist but to peek into it cages whenever I get the chance are....

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The Hippos

But don't go near the hippo when they open their mouth like this... you are not gonna like the smell

We spent almost 7 hours at the zoo! Saw and learn a lot of things. And if you are wondering, the entrance fee into Zoo Negara is only RM 20 for adults and cheaper for kids (I can't remember laaa but one thing for sure, it's cheaper than adults)

So we should go the zoo more often! meet and greet with the animals and don't forget to feed them whenever possible!

Let's go....

I can't remember when was the last time I went to Zoo Negara. But I still remember my Lion overalls that I wore on my last trip to there!

Recently, I was given a task to handle an event that will be held in Zoo Negara and yesterday was my first visit to Zoo Negara (for a meeting) after gazillions of years!



The entrance
I don't think they will ever renovate it



The main entrance is still the same from as far as I can remember. We went to the side door to get our visitor passes (yes free entrance) to enter the Zoo compound.

The super cute visitors pass and I get the number 1

The much awaited moment has arrived..... The Zoo Tour!!!!!

The tram is still brand new or at least it looks new to me

We were taken on a tour on one of the tram mainly to familiarize ourselves with the event site. But we took that opportunity to be amused with the sight, smell and sound of any animals!



OMG the baby goat is so adorable!




Actually, there are 2 tapirs in the pool



It was fun... really.... I get to see a live Giraffe and it's next door neighbour, the Elephant... and I also get to listen to the tiger's roar (not actually roar)

Oh and our event will be on this coming Saturday, 5 March 2011 at Zoo Negara!

COME!

There will be lot's of activities that will keep you awake!

Terima Kasih Cinta

The title always resulting in me singing a song by Afghan!

Terima Kasih Cinta

That is also a title to a musical play that is now showing at Istana Budaya!

Anywaysss.... A friend of mine happen to have a few extra tickets and offerred it to us!!! Yeayyyy!!!

Ohh.. this is not my ticket...

It's not the most expensive tickets but it is not everyday that we were given a chance to watch musical for free yeah.

The musical was an adaptation from a movie, Cinta, which was released a few years ago.

We are among the first to arrive at Istana Budaya as some of us need to be there early to receive their customers. Yes! the company that we work with bought few tickets for loyal customers.



The free riders



The show was okey... I won't say that it is the best show everr... I like the singing and dancing part... but the dialogue part was boooring... or maybe it's just me I don't know but I did yawn a lot heheh sorry...

From my observation:

1. Tony Eusoff can sing okeyyyy (I didn't know that)
2. There's this little girl (Tony Eusoff's daughter in the show) she is sooo talented that she is the only one who can actually make the audience cry, laugh, happy, etc...
3. Vince has the best-est voice... But he only sing once!
4. I don't like the yellow team.
5. Props were okey... but some of it was spoilt... they should get a new ones or else the audience will laugh at the saddest part of the show.
6. Last but not least, if you are watching a show at Istana Budaya, do not buy seats at X row! it has the smallest legroom ever... Even smaller than AirAsia!

The legroom... My knee is touching pressed against the front seat!

To those who loves musicals, theatre, Istana Budaya, Norish Karman, Vince and love stories, I recommend you to spare some time and watch the show. The last show will be on 6 March so get your tickets now!

Last Year's Trip

2 weeks ago, I received a CD from Encik Nizam with the title " Vietnam 03-06/11/10"!

Yes! November last year!

I remembered it was a very fun trip! That was my first time in Ho Chi Minh City and the trip totally changed my perspective on Vietnam!

I joined a tour group which consists of Uncles and Aunties... As far as I can remember, there are only 2 young girls (including me because I am young) and  maximum of 5 young guys in that tour group.

The city was clean and safe. Even at night, you can walk and still feel safe.

We stayed in Palace Hotel, which are just a walking distance to the shops/ shopping area.



See... So clean

 But please be aware when crossing the road. Look to your left hand side first before your right hand side as the drivers drove on the opposite side of what we have in Malaysia.

Food was okey... Nothing to look forward for and I did not crave for anything in Ho Chi Minh when I'm back from there. But to all Muslims, worry no more... There are a lot of Halal Restaurant in the City!

These are a few restaurant that we went.

I had so much fun shopping for myself and for others that I remembered when I'm there.. Must buy Vietnamese Silk, Cotton and also ready made Baju Kurung. A lot of shops around the city which are only walking distance from the hotel. A MUST place to go for shopping is Ben Thanh Market.



I didn't buy this blouse and I regret it!




Ben Thanh Market - There are too may shoes to look at and it's impossible not to buy one

 Another must go place is Chu Chi Tunnel.. Chu Chi Tunnel were built  during the war. At that time, Vietnamese stays underground and they make themselves underground shelters similar to ant colonies.

We were given a chance to crawl into the tunnel which was made so small so that the opponent army are unable to crawl in. Honestly, I almost got a panic attack in the tunnel but the thought of 'who are gonna drag me out of this tunnel' keeps me strong! :">




Briefing by Mai, our tour guide on Chu Chi Tunnel




to the underground classroom for briefing




The entrance


I must go to Vietnam again but this time with younger group of people so that we can walk further..

 Oh also, I highly recommend Vietnam Airlines as they have more legroom as compared to other Airlines that I have flown before ;) but must request for halal food on board.

Due date

My little red Myvi was due for service in November 2010!

That was like 2 MONTHS AGO!!!

Sorry car.... I did't realize the service stickers says 23 Nov 2010 until u sounded worse than T-Rex in Jurassic Park :(

Usually, I would take one day leave from work so that I could send my car for service as the service center would be less busy on weekdays. This time around, I could not afford to take any leave simply because I need my annual leaves for my end of year Holiday Gateway (if any -___-)

Lucky me I have my 'personal assistant' to help me.... ALI!!!!!

He contacted Perodua Service Centre to check if the queue is 'okey' today and to my relief, it was okay.... So YEAYY for my little red Myvi :):)

To Perodua Service Center!!! Zoooommm.....

See..no queue...

Usually, if I send my car to the service Center on weekdays, I'll just wait at the waiting area until they are done with my car but of course I'll bring my laptop or book to keep me a company. Afterall, it will only take about 1 hour during weekdays.

When I say waiting area, it is not like the waiting area at the clinic or hospital. This waiting area is fully equipped with all sorts of 'entertainment'.

The waiting area... Not too big but comfortable enough.

It has wifi which the passwords are plastered all over the wall so no matter where you are seated, you can always see the password without having to turn your head!

Internet access Yeayy!!

If you forgot to take your breakfast before servicing your car, you don't have to worry... They have refreshment counter.. Usually the refreshment would be coffee, tid bits and mineral water. There's also TV with astro in the waiting area but I forgot to snap a picture of it heheh...

Some of the other facilities

They have 3 or more of this thingy where it can lift your car so the mechanic can see what's at the bottom of your car

Can do balancing for tyres

Happy place for the customers

But on Weekends plus my car needs a major service, it will take a longer time. They promised me that my car would be ready in 4 hours and they would inform when the car is ready. Phewwwww.....

Ali pick me up from the service center and home we go. Until I received this SMS

And we lift our lazy bums, abandon our DVD's, go to the ATM and collect the car.

 So... my dearest red Myvi, I will try my very best to send you for service as the stated date on the service sticker and thank you very much for being a good car. That includes for not being very high mantainence in every way. :)

Mondays.......

I LOOOOVEEEE MONDAY!!!

Ughhhhh.....

That is sooo not me!

In fact, no one loves Monday! the most hated day of the week.

Just like any other Monday, last Monday was a totally unproductive day and to make it even worse, it was the MONDAY AFTER THE LONG CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS!!!!

The clock seems to be moving in a slow-motion. The morning seems like never ending. I don't even think I could make it until 5.30 pm. You know what I mean right!

Until.......

Ali rang me and said:

Ali: I'm coming over! let's go and have lunch somewhere!

Me: Yeay! Food! Drive faster I'll wait at the lobby!

And I get to pick the place for lunch.

Chee Meng Chicken Rice!

I think the original shop is in Jalan Bukit Bintang

The shop is at Jalan Kelang Lama... I seriously don't know the full address but I know where it is. But just look at the crowd!!

So difficult to get seats during lunch hour... we get seats at the back of the shop in front of the vegetable refrigerator

I We had my our favorite lemon juice.... The best lemon juice everrrrr!!!! 

And we had our usual Chicken Rice with roasted chicken.

Without wasting any minute... I must eat nowwwww!!!!

And we manage to clear everything in less than 10 minutes... That's how hungry we are.

See... the refrigerator behind Ali!

The shop is just by the the roadside.. If you are driving towards KL, it should be on your left and if you are lucky enough, you can even park in front of the shop or restaurant or whatever you would like to call it but I prefer shop than restaurant.... Ok enough with the shop and restaurant!

Oh by the way, the total cost for our lunch at Chee Meng is RM 19!