Hello all,

I'm too lazy to update everyone my new bloglink. So, if you still bother to click my livejournal, you will realize i've changed my link. :P
I've been lagging behind updates, hopefully a new skin and back at blogger will motivate me to blog more!

And so... I've decided to be back on blogger as: 13hour.blogspot.com
Oops, please change your links.. Dont ask me why 13.. Its much shorter and me like! :)

Thats all! :)

My bf and I wanted some where affordable yet fun. Initially, we have decided to go to Langkawi until my sister recommended me Paya Beach, Tioman.

We have upgraded our room to Superior + additional SGD $35 for meals and snorkeling included. Total of SGD $200/head.

From Singapore's coach, estimated time given was 4 hours but it only took us 2 hours, close to 3 hours to reach Mersing, as the traffic was light. (Please note, that's a compulsory RM $5/head to pay) As for the ferry ride, it took us close to or an hour to reach.

My bf and I were quite skeptical before reaching, but once we have reached, we no longer have such worries about not being able to enjoy ourselves. The sea is deep blue, long stretch of white sands and lovely looking huts. After we have checked in and settled down, we learn that snorkeling will only take place the next day. The lunch in the resort is rather expensive as its nothing fantastic, RM 25 for a plate of chicken chop and RM 8 for fried rice. (I would recommend you to have your meals outside of the resort, local food, about 5mins walk)

During the day 1, there's a diving hut. We realize that even as pure beginner, we are able to experience diving. The instructor was very friendly and he agreed to give us a crash course at pool and diving at the day itself. (Each RM $150)

The instructor told us he would bring us to the sea where sharks and sea turtle could be found. At this point of time, I must admit I am not a very strong swimmer and I have doubts in diving. However, it was a wonderful experience. The instructor really took care of me and my bf, frequently checking on us. We went down the lowest of about 6m, saw a sea turtle, lots of fishes and a about 1 to 2m long shark swimming by. The water was  clear. Est. time: 45mins.

Buffet Dinner was alright. If you love bbq food, there's a stall selling bbq food! Spicy and fresh!

DAY 2:

We did not went to the snorkeling trip included in our SGD $35 package. Instead, we rented the goggles from the nearby stalls for RM 4/head. (Full day: RM 8/each)

We had tried the Ramly burgers outside of Paya Resort too, but sadly, nothing fantastic either.

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As for the rooms we stayed, other than it lack of a bath tub, others have been pretty okay. Its good enough for the amount we paid. The services given was average and also, the first night we went, there was a number of time, most part of the resort blackout during our dinner. It was pretty disturbing but it stop before we went to bed.

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Also, as a tip... You can find waterproof camera(disposable or for rent) in the stalls outside of the resorts. Most of the stuff could be found, eg. Aloe Vera, basic essentials, bikinis, clothings and etc. And, it is also safer for you to double confirm the ferry timing the day before you're leaving as the ferry timing changes without prior notice.

Overall, I love this place. Do try the diving! :)

just something I would like to share...


5 habits of happy people even the biggest grump can borrow

Reach out
Studies show that relationships are vital to a positive outlook in life. And it makes sense --- engaging with others reminds you that no matter how crappy your day or foul your mood, you're not alone. A superficial interaction like chatting with the mail carrier can make you feel like you belong to a community, but intimate relationships are what keeps us going even when times get tough. Send a text to a college friend telling her you're thinking about her, or call your spouse just to say "I love you."

Be thankful
This is worth repeating again and again. Each of us, if you can believe it, has so much to be thankful for. There are the big things, like a loving family and your health, but then there are a million little things, too. When you adjust your perspective to be grateful for all that you have rather than bemoan all you don't, you start living life in the positives, and the results are immediate. Learn how to create a gratitude practice.

Live your passions
Even if you spend 8 hours a day at a job that doesn't exactly have you leaping out of bed in the morning, you can still find ways to do the things that make you feel most alive. In fact, you owe it to yourself for your own happiness and well-being. Whether it's making doll house furniture or roller skating, taking part in activities you love gives your life a sense of meaning and pleasure. Be creative about how you're going to work your passions into your day --- maybe you can form a book club at work or start writing that novel on your lunch hour. Read more about how to make the most of your daily life.

Make do
We live in a culture obsessed with buying stuff, and when we're sad, many of us turn to retail therapy for a quick boost. But that high is short-lived and leads us to spending money we don't have which, doh, only makes us feel worse when the credit card bill arrives. Instead of turning to shopping malls to buy the thing we hope will suddenly make our life happier and complete (never works, does it?), make the most of what you already have. Try "shopping your own closet" (or your man's) and wearing that other 80% of your wardrobe you seldom get to. Or give what you already own some TLC to breathe some new life into it. Maybe your kitchen just needs a good scrub down --- not a new refrigerator --- to feel shiny and new again. Every time you have that impulse to spend, make an effort to make do with what you already have.

Enjoy the simple pleasures
The best things in life, just like the bumper sticker says, often aren't things and they're usually free. Think babies laughing instead of Porsches. Get lost in the way the sun comes through your windows, the vibrant yellow of spring's first daffodils, or a perfect piece of golden toast. Make it a point to bring pleasure into your life and to really savor the delights that are abundant around you already.

source: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/5-habits-of-happy-people-even-the-biggest-grump-can-borrow-1085707/

Lyn's birthday, we went to sing K.

12-15th Nov - Thailand trip was a blast. My sis and I literally shopped till our body almost drop. We had Oil Massage + did our bit of exploring + argue with a cab driver + crossed the road machiam like its my ah gong's street + took a bus that alight us in the middle of the streets and we gotta run to the other side + thai food + meeting our Thai relatives. Our luggages exceeded the limit by a few grams. hahaha! I didnt went clubbing tho, was too shagged to go out in the night. :D

Gine's birthday - went to cck, ate pastamania.

Alex Gor Gor's wedding - sis, me and leon went to help out by being receptionist. super sucks. We dont even know who the heck are my cousin's friends la. funny thing is, leon tagged me and help out by being a recept. thanks dear. :)

And from Dec..
  Its 2010 but to me, its just another day.
Still, I am appreciative of this public holiday. :)


And of course...



that was my last year resolution.
I didnt went after my dream... but i'm not gonna think of those what if.

this year... my resolution would be...
1. pick up an activity. be it yoga or muay thai.
2. work hard and bring home at least an additional $200 on top of my basic.
meaning, more ot.
3. get a license. be it motor or car license.


wish me luck!

HELLO BABY!

Not sure you are gonna see this post when I'm gone but just want to tell you.....

REN!!! A few more days only! Wait for me k!
and..... HAPPY 13th to you!

Love you dear!


Muacks!


P.S: See you asap when I'm back okay!
Wait for me! ;)

In office right now, gonna take a short break.

Lately, I wonder how much does friendship worth? I dont know about you guys but I have doubt in this friendship. How can one so close friendship be so fragile?

Friendship..... is it similiar to relationship?
Similar in a way that... it cant withstand a test of time? Its been barely 3 years and now, every one is apart. How about those memorable 5 years we shared? Where have it gone?

I gotta admit, I spent more time with my boyfriend(s)during these years. But is there any outing I did not attend? Is there anyone's birthday I ever missed out? Whatever we shared is still deeply attach to my heart.

I feel kinda disappointed how every thing turn out. What went wrong, I dont know. Maybe time is trying to prove to us that... "time can make things bland". Or maybe we have all changed. We no longer need to be together, meet up as often and celebrate each other's birthday.

If you ask me, I think drifting away your bestfriends is as worst as losing your boyfriend. Its hard to find a group of best friends that know you at the back of their hand anymore, shouldnt we cherish what we have?

And also... time proves which friend you had, are true.
I never see any of that so clearly before.

Today, before I end this post.... I would like to ask myself...

less than a month......


to.... THAILAND TRIP!

and it spell excitement that I can hardly contain! hahaha!!! :D

shall update pictures from my camera another day.
weekends are too precious to do update my blog! hahah!

hmm.. bb and i might be shifting to his 'sis' room, which is rented out.
its much bigger. if things goes well, we might move his stuff to the room beside within next week and we got only a few days left to paint the 'new' room. i'm thinking of light blue and white ceiling! :)

i would only be incharge of the painting part. packing and cleaning part shall be left to my dearest baby! hahaha! :P
( more preview of my week.... )

oh ya!! Butterfly Effect is fucking nice! its a must watch DVD!

Its time for me to step out of blogger... Been using that for a few years alr, still cant get used to livejournal... I guess its true that.. you cant teach an old dog new tricks.

lets just give myself sometime to adapt.
one big reason for changing to livejournal is: privacy; locked posts. ha!

so many pros and cons.

oh ya, I have a christian name right now, Leah.
its pronouce as... "Lee-year"

I still have a hard time adapting to my own Christian name, it sound so weird... Leah Foo.
At the same time, short and simple.

Ahh, lately lots of things had been going through my mind, I just dont want to think about it.
Words said, cant be taken back. Apologies are probably not appreciated. All I want to say is... you might be right, some jokes, some people just cannot take it; some jokes or facts you've said, might equally hurt my feelings too but I just shut up.

People who does not cry, doesnt mean they are strong. Forget it.
I dont want to hurt whatever that is left of us right now. I dont even know how am I gonna to face you. Sigh.
Shant think anymore of that cos' no matter what I say, will not help. neither will it change.
We both probably wont think each other is doing the wrong thing. Oh well.

Sigh. Anyway, my nail is on the verge to break. I still have one big bunch of work to do on Monday which only means OT. Shoes are giving way. Body is heating up. I got lots to complain and I freaking hate it. Brrr..