Friday, February 26, 2010

6A Class of 2004, Gathering @ 1U + Desa Parkcity

Today was the gathering for students of 6A class of 2004 from SJK(C)Kepong 2.

26 old friends manage to reunite at GSC Cinema today @ 11am (with the help of Facebook xD). Unfortunately, there are those who are busy/overseas and could not make it to the gathering. Still, it was a good outcome. We managed to gather more than half the class, which is already a lot of people.

*Note: For photos, please visit the link below*

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=150811&id=643867963&l=a0398a44dd


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While waiting for those late-comers, we decided to find a restaurant to have a bite while waiting for them. The thought of trying to fit 23 people into a restaurant was really hilarious. First we tried Chili's, then Dragon-i. Both could not accomodate (or more specifically, not to our preferences) our huge amounts. So in the end we went to Vietnam Kitchen, and we took a few tables and joined them together. I was thinking we took up quite a lot of space. We used 6 tables (some long some short).

Then later, Eugene and Geng Cheng came, followed by Zhu Jiunn later on. It was a good reunion for everyone. We had a nice talk and meal. I guess the best part was paying the bill. We took more than 10 minutes to settle everything. Since the table was divided into a few sections, each section handle their own bill, +10% service charge and 5% tax and whatnot. In the end we lacked of RM20+ (dunno who didn't pay) so everyone "donated" RM1 to complete the bill.

Later, we went to U-Bowl for a bowling session. We booked 4 lanes, each lane with 3 people in it. All the girls weren't actively involved, but they did play some. I just took photos. Zhu Jiunn had to went back early, so we decided to take the group photo before she left. Ok no matter how lazy I am I HAVE to upload this wonderful picture.



That was undoubtedly the best picture of the day!

After bowling, we moved on to Snooker. Here some people really showed their expertise, like Pei Ling, Xinni, Khing Yuan (jump shooter). We had a good time laughing over those funny moments and funny shots, but some were quite impressive (and out of luck, of course).

After bowling, we decided to head to Desa Parkcity for a tea break, and at the same time visit 叶桂香老师 since most of the class was here. We divided ourselves into the amount of vehicles that were present (Jun Yean 1 car, Pei Ling 1 car, Wen Jie 1 car, and Khing Yuan 1 car) and proceeded to our destination. However, few people didn't want to tag along due to transport problems later on.

We reached Desa Parkcity and went to the playground there. We played the swings and such, and later tried to get hold of teacher to find out if she was home or not. Unfortunately she wasn't. However, we had a real good time talking about the times we had in primary school. Memories like hating the extra classes, fearsome teachers, funny incidents and whatnot really made us laugh. It definitely made my day a happy one. Later on, we went to Kay's Cafe for a drink (I had french fries). There, we decided that we should have more gatherings like this, and set a more stable date so that more people can make it (though we could have more trouble finding a restaurant xD).

After having our tea break, we sat by a corner near the Cafe and continued our conversation. This time, it was about future education, and Pei Ling was suddenly a counsellor. It was like attending an education fair lol. And soon it was time to go home. Those who can drive were kinda forced to send those who couldn't drive home. However, my parents were not at home, so I went to Nick's house instead and had dinner there.

I really really enjoyed myself today. One of the best things that happened after SPM to be exact, besides my birthday and meeting *someone*. I guess I'm done with this post :)

Thursday, February 18, 2010

CNY 2010 @ Hometown in Johor

Went back to Segamat in Johor for CNY like every other year before. My brothers had to take a day off early from school, since we have reunion lunch instead of dinner. The travel time from KL to Segamat is a 3 hour drive (might vary depending on the traffic and our hunger). We left on Friday (12th Feb) at around 10 in the morning.

We stopped by Melaka for lunch, then continued our journey. Instead of taking the usual route my dad always used, we used another route this year for a bit of change. Surprisingly, it was a faster trip since there was less cars and less traffic lights. Reached my grandpa's house at around 2pm.

Basically I didn't do much on the first day. Just unloaded all our stuff into the house and change into cooler clothing (the heat there is really a hindrance).


My dad, my youngest brother and my uncle.


All 3 brothers of the family.


Yep, the house. Single storey.


Sunset.


This cloud looks like an anvil.


Dinner was pretty much easy to guess. The usual pork with eggs, some vegies and curry chicken. At night, we would usually crowd around the TV, or hang out in the air-cond room chatting. Since this year we have 4 relatives back from the USA, the place was more crowded and noisier than usual.


See how crowded the room is.


Yes Uncle Stephen I know that's yours.

And the first day passed just like that. Every morning here, there is always something that I look forward to - Breakfast. Why? Because the roti pisang here is the best. The thosai cheese here is also very good. Hence, our family made the shop near the house a staple place to go for breakfast. I MUST have my daily dose of roti pisang (except the first day of CNY, 14th Feb, yam cakes). Usually I will order 2 roti pisang and share half a cheese thosai with whoever cannot finish the entire thing. I forgot to take pictures of the food this year ):


Later approaching noon, everybody started preparing for the reunion lunch.



Cousin Angie and my youngest bro Valen.


Yumm (Those of you seeing no drooling pls :P)


Aunty Tina: "MY FAVOURITE NEPHEW~!!!"


After lunch, its like "do what you wanna do" time. My grandpa usually goes out to town. Some (including me) gamble by playing card games (blackjack and in between), some play mahjong, my brothers usually play PS2 or use my grandpa's laptop. And of course, most of us just sleep. I do too after our gambling sessions end at 3pm+.



3 brothers VS father in a mahjong match - May the best win xD


Playing Bleach - Blade Battlers 2. Aunty Lilian playing Tetris in the background. Did I mention all the adults here LOVE to play tetris? xD


Yep, its midnight. This is the altar.


And next day, 14th Feb, is the first official day of Chinese New Year and also Valentines Day. ♥ Someone :P

We had the tea ceremony like usual, and collecting red packets. I'm having funny problems with my converter so there will be no videos =/


Preparing MONEY $.$

I can't believe I only took 1 picture. Sien =.="

My grandpa also organized a dinner the next night on 15th Feb. He invited one of his brothers and 2 of his sisters to the dinner, ending up come with children and grandchildren. So it was quite crowdy at the restaurant. We had to use 4 tables.

The 8 course dinner was the usual. Starting with yee sang followed by shark fin soup. Somemore I heard my grandpa purposely delayed the dishes so that we could spend more time. More like waste our time =.=
Uncle Felix: " WAH, FIRST TIME SEE 4 COURSE DINNER EH~!"
I LOL-ed when he said that.



Yee Sang


Shark fin soup


Admiring the fireworks, in a rather odd way.


Chicken with rice stuffed inside its ass :D


Cousin Calvin. Siao kia.


Siao kia x2.


Around 75% of those prawn shells were from me =X


Kids will be kids :)


Promoting handbags. You'll do a very good job in San Francisco :)



Cute hor? :D


Cute lil girls :P


I guess that should be the end. Not much happenings after that dinner. The usual day, going out for our daily dose of roti pisang and thosai cheese. Normal lunch and dinner + gambling sessions and mahjong. We went back to KL on 17th (yesterday).

Today I went to watch Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief with ZhenYu and his band kakis. Its quite a good show. But they didn't kiss at the end. ARGH!!!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Happy Chinese New Year!

Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!

I hope you all had a safe trip back to your hometowns, kampungs, whatever you call it. And also an early Happy Valentines to all those lovey doveys out there :)

I'm in Segamat, Johor right now. I reached here yesterday. Thank god there's a wireless modem here, but the router seems a bit buggy, and I had to use a direct line to go online.

Every morning (except on the first day of CNY), our family will go to the mamak stall near the house for a good meal of Thosai cheese and roti pisang. I had 2 roti pisang and half a thosai cheese today, absolutely delicious. Every year back its always this stall that we go to. Beh tahan, too good liao.

Once again, Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentines to everyone! :)

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The Laws of Life

My friend put a few Laws of life on his blog. Its quite funny, but its also very accurate.

Check it out at http://chanweinick.blogspot.com/2010/02/law-of.html

Nick must thank me for promoting your blog F3.