The Audience

Helen portrayed the Queen of the UK

Ho Chi Minh City

My trip to Ho Chi Minh was awesome because I was able to relax and know more about the people there. I rode in the bus from Phnom Penh and I dropped my bags off to the hostel in District 1. On the first day, I began exploring the city and I went to the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office, War Museum and Ben Thanh Market.

 

On the second day of my trip, I went to the temple and Cu Chi tunnels.

 

During my trip, I met nice and great people. They are now my new friends.

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

The cathedral was constructed for French colonists and was between 1863 and 1880 with two bell towers.

Angkor Silk Farm

Angkor Silk Farm is one of the most scenic countryside in Cambodia. During my free guided tour, I learned about the meticulous process of silk-making from different kind of mulberry trees. According to the tour guide, the best silks are produced if the worms are eating variety of mulberry leaves. 

Amok - Khmer Food

Khmer food is very delicious because of the flavours are more subdued and are less spicy. 

When I was touring in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I always prefer to eat amok. Amok is a fish which is mostly cooked with coconut milk, egg, peanuts and other local ingredients. This was served with steamed jasmine rice.

Angkor Wat

As part of fulfilling my dreams, I travelled to Siem Reap,  Cambodia. I visited  Angkor Wat, the old capital of Cambodia. The place is very majestic and the people is very kind. 

Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia



BBQ @ Metz with Friends

Last Saturday night our boss invited us to his place to have BBQ session.

Travel

Whenever I am thinking about the things that make me happy, I always write in my priority list is traveling. I love to see the world, explore different cultures, speak foreign languages and experience new adventures because the experience thrills me. Thus, it fulfils my dream, it inspires me and most importantly, it opens my heart and soul in every single time because it gives me new ideas, new adventure, new outlook in life and new life to live with.

 

I like experiencing things for the first time whether trying new cuisine, capturing architecture with the click of my camera or perhaps, experiencing of being me!

 

I always work hard to produce best output that I can do, but of course, I have to deal with the best equation between the corporate world and normal-life-world.

 

If I am not free to travel long distance, I shall make a way to jazz up my day to see things with a new perspective.

 

Happy traveling on the road!!!

People who travel end up wiser and happier at the end of their lives.

Anonymous

 

This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving.

Choose to live life this way.

Steve Maraboli
 

 

Batu Cave

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves. The cave temples are situated in the Gombak district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's named after Batu River and the cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

Calle Crisologo, Vigan - Ilocos Sur

The Calle Crisologo is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It showcase the rich culture of ancient Filipinos with Spanish inspired  old structures in the north of the Philippines. In this village you can ride in a traditional carriage.

Cape Bojeador - Burgus, Ilocos Norte

Cape Bojeador, Burgus, Ilocos Norte. The tower was designed by Megin Pers in 1887 to guide seafarers during the Spanish area.

When you climb here, you will the majestic view of the West Philippine Sea.

BBQ @ East Coast, Singapore

Last Saturday, my friends and I went to East Coast for a picnic.

Dani Martin - Que Bonita la Vida

2014 New Year's Resolution

Today is the first day of the year and I am looking forward that this coming year will be meaningful and fruitful. I am hoping that I will be able to do more good things for myself, family & friends. Thus, I need to adopt with new challenges in this challenging world. If I need to change my existing strategy to make my way better, I will make it happen. I will do it hard and well. I won't pussyfoot and pander so that my goals will not be in peril. I will try to cultivate my own new skill so that I can survive and I will invent new way of new whole life.

I don't want to experience obliviousness therefore I have to look around, observe and study what is going on. Of course, I need my plan and I have to set goals. I will remain flexible and try different approaches to my goals.

 
I would like to share some reminders to achieve our goals and here they are;
 
• Always remember that you may not have time for everything but be productive  at all time
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle
• Meet regularly with your family members
• Become financially literate
• Check the amount of savings you have at the end of the year
• Pay off credit card debt you may have
• Set your money goal

• Review your budget and spending habits
• Create an emergency fund

• Get sufficient Sleep Better/rest.
• Find time to relax.

• Think positive thoughts

• Write but keep it positive.
• Find out and develop your talents.

• Go out and do activities to find what you like and then pursue it.

• Keep a diary or journal.

• Read

• Pray effectively or meditate

• Communicate with nature.

• Go outside, hike, swimming, running, go camping, or have fishing trip.

• Do a good deed for other people.

• Cooperate with other people that you meet.

• Listen to other people.

• Live in the present.
• Think positively

• Mind your own business, and keep your mind off other people's daily lives.

Happy New Year Everyone!!!
  

Reflection & Throwback Tuesday - 2013 Year End Special

Enjoyable Recollection

 

The 31st of December is the oldest and last day of the year. Many of us are busy preparing to send-off the year 2013 and say hello to new year 2014.

 

I believe that today is the best time to look back and reminisce the past 1 year because this will help us evaluate our accomplishment and failures. Consequently, this is the best time to give thanks to our Heavenly Father. This year, I achieve several milestones although it wasn't easy because I was like in a roller coaster ride but I am very pleased with the outcome of my few projects. I am very thankful because I received so many blessings. 

Getting sufficient exercise regularly is also my of my goals this year and it balances my lifestyle. Indeed, I was also able to participate with different running events here in Singapore like;

01 Go Green

02 NTUC Run

03 JP Morgan

04 Sundown Marathon

05 Pocari Sweat

06 Passion Fun Run

07 Against Cancer

08 Adidas King of the Road

09  Love Your Heart Run

10 Run in the Park

I was able to visit several places in Malaysia with my new friends. I also visited my parents, old friends and relatives in the Philippines

At the end of my journey for this year, let me share with you my Top 13 OST.

According to anonymous writer, happiness can only be achieved if there is a balance between the physical, the mental, the spiritual and the social/emotional.

"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm & harmony."

 Thomas Merton.

"If you want something done, do it hard, do it well. Don’t pussyfoot. Don't pander. And don't say bad words in public."

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

I would like to thank God for giving me blessings and I would like to give thanks to those who supported me in my endeavour.





Team Dinner

Noel by Josh Groban

Loy Krathong 2013 - Singapore

Loy Krathong which means "floating crown" is an annual festival which is being celebrated in Thailand, Laos and other part of Burma. The event is  always celebrated during the full moon of the 12th month of Thai calendar. This is an ancient ritual paying respect to the water and to give thank for the life it brings to the people.

 

Last night it was also celebrated in Singapore which was organised by Thai Association Singapore. It was held in Tawandang Microbrewery, Dempsey Hill. I was invited to attend this cultural event by a Thai friend, Wachiraporn. She participated in a beauty pageant called "Nang Noppamas".

 

During, the entire show I witnessed the richness of Thai culture.

 

 

Deepavali in Singapore