Alex & Sunita Wedding (25/9/2010)

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One of my ex-college mates got married yesterday. Now based in Sydney but came back for the holy matrimonial. This post is specially dedicated to many ex-college mates that didn’t manage to go to the wedding and also for those that Alex couldn’t contact. It’s been a long while, lost touch with many people.

Was invited to his wedding. We’ve not seen each other since 2003(if I recall correctly). Only stayed in touch via Friendster and later Facebook. After 7 years, finally see him in person.


The theme colour was purple. Judging from the decorations.


The bride and groom and parents. There’s live performance greeting the guests at the entrance last night.


The stage and the main table.


Left: We asked for some photos for keepsake. These were what we got.

Right: The happy bride and groom led by a saxophone player during their grand entrance. Alex managed to strike a pose for my camera. The good thing about sitting very near the entrance even though we were sitting at the second last table ;p


Left: Cut the cake after grand entrance. There’s the saxophone player. Thank goodness it’s not a typical Chinese wedding banquet. There were live band, ballroom dancing, live singing, and “Elvis”. There was also dance floor for those who wanted to dance but not many danced except when Jambatan Tamparuli was sang, they danced the Sumazau as the bride is from Sabah.

Right: Kheng Guan and I.


Left: Kueh Liong, Hok Shieh, Kiong Kong, and I. Haven’t seen them for ages too. Since 2003 too.

Right: Raymond and wife. If his wife didn’t attend the wedding, I would be the only rose at our table hehehe…


Left: Wedding favour, tealight candle. Came in many colours.

Right: Our one and only and last photo before my camera’s battery went flat. Lucky to have this shoot. 2 people didn’t come so there were only 7 of us. Supposed to have 9 people.

Didn’t mange to take most of the food photos because my camera ran out of power, so there’ll be no post about food.

If not for the IELTS test yesterday morning, I would be at their church wedding too.

Personal Events, Specials

Oh Sigh…

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🙁 So disappointing… Very disappointed with myself. I really couldn’t believe what I’ve done this morning to my IELTS reading test, writing test wasn’t that good too. I think another RM550 will go down the drain again… Guess it’s not meant to be but I’m not giving up, I’m going to go for backup plan if it really happens.

Back to square one, doing all the research needed to see which path I am able to take with my current qualifications. The requirement is too high for me, don’t want to waste the time and money again. The stake is too high.

The other path might not really be what I aim for but at least I have to take the first step and work on it from there. Can’t get the best, second best will do. It’s not the end of the world. Obviously, I’m consoling myself. LOL!

Tired… Good night!

Heart Matters

Overwhelm…

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Oh dear… I’m so packed this week! Don’t think I’ll have any update until Sunday. I guess this is the longest hiatus I have in blogging.

I’m so busy with work, practicum, and IELTS preparation. So many paperwork that need to be done for the practical, what’s more… I’m teaching this morning means I wasted many of my time preparing lesson plan and lab sheets for the past two days until I have no time for my IELTS revision. Worst, speaking test is this Friday; listening, reading, and writing is this Saturday. I’m still not very confident in my writing and speaking to get band 7 as my mind is totally blank! Even reading is a bit of an issue. At least, speaking isn’t on the same day as the rest but still nerve wrecking because of previous experience.

Sigh… Trying to squeeze out as much time as possible for revision but can’t because I need to sleep before 11pm! My morning is gone too!

All right, that’s all for now. Happy Mid Autumn Festival!

Randomness

Sarawak Inter-Cultural Moon Cake Festival 2010

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The annual Sarawak Inter-Cultural Moon Cake Festival 2010 is here. It started on 17th September. As usual, it’s held at Carpenter Street.

It will end on 22nd September, it’s quite short don’t you think? I remember last time it lasted at least a week. The lanterns showcased at the temple at the main road.


Left: Chinese musical instrument performance at the smaller temple along the street.

Right: Heading to the Harmony Arch.


Left: Mock Malay wedding.

Right: A man in traditional costume playing the sape.


The stage is located at the old Court House. Didn’t walk till there, took the photo from afar. Notice the stage backdrop? ;p Can you see anything not right?


Something interesting… Ice cream + fish cracker, how do you think the taste is going to taste like? Bought one, RM2 per cone. Hmm… Very creative. Taste wise, salty and sweet, wasn’t that bad but it’s just weird to pair these two together.

If you haven’t go to Sarawak Inter-Cultural Moon Cake Festival 2010, you have to go as soon as you can as it will end on 22nd September.

Food Porn, Uniquely Kuching

King-to Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

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I’m sure many of you are familiar with King-to Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa. Believe it or not, this is the first time I’m having it.

I lost my voice on Friday for don’t know what reason. Maybe used too much of my voice when dealing with the group of almost 20 4 years old. It’s worst than singing 6 hours of karaoke *LOL* My mentor asked me to have this else it might get worst. Scary… I quickly went to buy one small bottle.

It does help. My voice still isn’t in very good condition but much better than yesterday, can’t talk too loud or too much. My IELTS speaking test will be next Friday, hopefully it will be OK by then. So worry that I might lose my voice again as I will start to teach some subjects next Wednesday -.-“

Practical Life