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Day 2 had begun slightly later than we thought. We all sleept in for quite a bit. Fact, we were wondering who can slept in the most. I knew I won’t be the last person woke up; I usually get up early, if only I have to sleep in, I would need a heavy breakfast to doze me off, again

Laine was our designated driver of the day.

As we ran out of time, we had to rescheduled our journey. We practically scrapped off the plan of visiting wineries and vineyard. So you think it is a pity?? NO WAY! We decided to do that on 3rd day.
At the end, we made second day as non-alcoholic journey. We just wanted to take things nice and easy.

Our first stop at Simmo’s Ice Creamery (Dunborough)

When I first walked it, I was totally drawn to their fridge. Holy Moly! Check out the icre creams and puddings they’ve got!

 

 

I want one!!!! 111

While the girls were talking about food, ice cream.. I got Laine to helpe me to camwhore with the fridge and ice-cream.
(This is part of the entertainment of the day. I don’t have intention to nick one, really. If I would, I would lock myself in their kitchen !!! ) kidding.

 

After a few photos here and there, our tummies decided to get hungry. Strange. You don’t usually feel hungry unless you are reminded — this happens to me ALL the time. =) 

We three share a large waffle with Simmo’s ice-cream, of course!

Bailey + Vanilla/Maltiser = H.E.A.V.E.N.

I was totally amazed! The waffle was so yummie. Fact, I could just have the waffle itself with few dashes butterscoth!

The next stop: Cape Lavender

This is the place I go EVERY SINGLE SOUTH WEST trip! I can’t never feel sick of this place.

I’m not a big fan of lavender products (except their sweet white wine); but I certainly enjoy the aroma in the garden.
But this time of year, there were so many bees in the gardens and we girls got abit freaked out.

Another highlight: Margaret River Chocolate Factory
The best thing about this touristy place is, you get to see the production.
If I were the chocolate lady, I would tint the window so people won’t see me curi makan
Come on, it is CHOCOLATE!!! It makes everyone happy!!

Told ya, very happy.
Laine bought a rather unsual Rocky Road - it is coated in white chocolate rather than milk chocolate.

 

Tasting is availbale in Margaret Chocolate Factory — but not very exciting. You get a handful, but not the lot.
Blimey, I was trying to lift up the whole bucket but it didn’t work at all. 

We all got sucked in and bought ’some’ chocolate.
p/s: after tasting and polishing off the one I bought , I personally think MR is not that fantastic. In fact, they are abit pricey too.

I hereby introduce our next highlight: Margaret River Cereal and Nut

I must say, this is my favourite ALL the time. I always bought a truck load of goodies from here.
They are fresh, nice and cheap!!
Cereal cookies, chocolate (with nuts), MR beverages!! Bestest of the bests!

(Hello! One is not enough, ok? You gotta get MORE!!  )

We continue iur sugarish trip to Candy Cow
This time, I fall in love with their hat more than the candy. *shame*

The cow definitely has the sense of humor. Divide Nooky.. god knows who can come out with this name for a candy?

Every time I see a cute white cow with dark spots, it remind me of my sister:
“Hey! This is my sista!!!”
My sista was born in Year of Ox; she loves cute cow soft toy, and she is so stubborn and act like one,  - no offence Alli, I love you very much. And of course, you are cuter than a cow! =)

We went to other shops in Cowaramup. If you happen in that area, you should go to Moon Haven too!
They sell bits and pieces, I must say our trip down there was quite fasinating.

Last, self camwhore:

 

 

I was thinking of speed up my down South trip post, but I guess I’m running abit behind due the heat. For pig arse sake, it is 38 degree here! (We blame the weather for everything )

I hope you enjoy the photos and as much as I enjoyed the trip.

If I don’t see you before, have a Happy new Year and all the best in 2009!

See you next year! xoxo

It took us about 4 hours to drive down to Busso. The weather was nice to drive - Thank gawd for that
We stayed at Abbey Beach Resort. It was fantastic!

The first thing we did once we stepped in our room — checking out the view we’ve got!
A swimming just right out side our balcony. Of course, we can’t possibly just out from the window and dive into the pool. (Mind you, I nearly did that when I got too excited! Ha!)

Ops, I couldn’t help but to lie down on the bed like a cold blooded upside-down lizard

Laine was checking out the stereo. Some nice music to perk up our spirit.

We headed down to the beach once we settled down. The beach is practically 3 minutes walk from our room.
The weather was absolutely beautiful — sadly, the beach was quite polluted and it wasn’t up to our liking to jump in for a swim. *not impressive*
We took some photos thou

Dinner time! Yes. It was almost 7-ish pm but it looks very bright. Thanks go to Day Light Saving.
We had all the meals planned.
We started off with some Riccadonna with some strawberries.. Heavenly!

Let me introduce, our head chef — Lexie! Sous chef - -Laine

and the quality controller - ME!!
*cough* kena try out first, right? in case of food poisoning and had to run down to the shop for some pills

My verdict: safe and yummy!!!
I enjoyed the mushroom, steak and capsicum .. and and the chicken kebabs the most! Ha! It is almost like everything we barbequed!

At night, we had to re-organised the bed for 3. eh, abit dodgy.. but what the heck, it was part of the fun.

Each of us brought a pillow with us, and I’ve got Garfield.

It was time for the last photo of the night , and it is time to go to the bed.
Sweet dreams everyone.

p/s: will keep you posted for more touristy posts. cheers! xoxo

Yes, I went to Busso again =) 

This time, just the girls.

It was brilliant!

And.. This entry meant to be posted days ago.. and I’m afraid I’m running out of time.

Anyway, I will post as much as I can before 2009.

Wish you all a Merry Christmas  — Drive safe! It is double demerit points till 4th Jan.

xoxo

It was a random idea of us. I was having lunch with Lexie, and Laine joined us later. We were wondering what was going to happen next. Therefore, we decided to drove down to Mandurah, approximately 1 1/2 South to Perth.
At the end, neither of us who drove. Kian was the driving — hehe. He is the man!

Why Mandurah all the way and all the sudden? You may ask.

Love? (hey, I hope I don’t make you puke by now. ;P )

Actually, we wanted to see the famous Christmas Light decoration along the canals. To get a better view, we even paid 25 bucks per person to join the Mandurah Christmas Light Cruise

It was such a cold and windy night. Worst, we didn’t bring any jumper along.

We were crusing in a small boat and went around the canals in Port Mandurah.

Holy cow! I was so impressed! The Christmas light was absolutely beautiful! And the houses!!!! So big!!!

Every time we see a block of empty land, we would start dreaming: OK! who’s going to buy this?  

I’m amazed how much time the effort that those house owners had put in. Absolutely fantastic!

Two happily frozen sardines.

This is the winner of the decoration. I was told apparently they won few years in the row. Awesome.
It was a great night out, I must say.

Boyfriend, good friends, cruise, Christmas songs, beautiful decoration — this ultimate combo is so romantic until I wanna puke lol

p/s: This is my THIRD post of the night.
I’ve posted One Freaking Old Wallet AND BIN 888 Cabernet Merlot
I’m going Down South again! Hope this will keep you entertained till I got back to civilisation. xoxo

My dad bought me a wallet loooooooooong time ago. It all started when I first owned my IDs, bank cards etc etc.

Actually, I don’t have alot in my wallet - both money and cards.
No Fly Buys, Wooly card, etc etc etc. A Band-Aid, a safety pin for emergency purpose. A tiny Holy Buddha self-reminder educational fact card. I’m trying to keep it as simple as possible.

Driver’s license is a must, if only I can be bovered. I have an extra one in the car, so I can always use that as backup if prn. Money wise? Only I wish I had so much to spend. *total sadness*

I keep 2 Boost Juice cards - an orange and an apple. The apple card is for redemption. I keep the orange one because it is very sunshine and pretty. Best of all, it has ‘LOVE LIFE’ — very motivating

Student card is for convenient sake. If I ever get asked if I’m student, I would flag it high the sky for some discount sake. Alas.. who doesn’t? especially moi still look like one, right? *cough* Tsk tsk tsk.. economy not good thesedays. can’t help, ok?

So, the reason I write down this entry is because my dear wallet had just reached 10 years anni every since my dad bought it for me.
1998.12.13 — How cool is that??
Ha! what a day to remember, eh?

p/s: in case you wonder, I don’t have any intention to get a new wallet yet. Not untill I can find one that suit my need.

I’ve never been a red wine drinker, to be honest. I’m a white wine or rose wine person, preferably sweet. I enjoy sweet bubbly too.
I will opt for beer in certain occasion such as pub crawl (!!!) because beer is cheap and more affortable. With such a big volume, it keeps me running from one pub to another. Speaking of pub crawl, I just can’t wait till NAPSA Congress 2009! Yay!
I will do liquer like JD, Vodka when we play games at home — if anyone had abit too much, at least he/she can just sleep in at home, and not driving or operating any machinery.

So, why no red wine? Because I can’t really bear with the aroma of red wine.
Seeing ppl how they swirl the red wine in the crystal wine glass, smell and slurp it — I’m totally amazed. But sometimes I can’t help but wonder if people just acting high class or knowledgeable? Ok lah! I’m ulu (rural/outdated), I clearly don’t know this whole red wine appreciation thingy

 

 

Yet, I have a bf who also doesn’t drink much red wine too, but he collects some for fun :)

 

 

Let me present: (drums roll)
BIN 888 Canernet Merlot 2000 till 2006

 

God knows how he got this started. He bought one since 2001, and then he keeps going.
7 years, 7 bottle, and 7 (plus plus) years old relationship.
I love this idea very much
 

I had been taking plenty of photos during the last week at work, naturally
I wanted to keep all the wonderful memories and beautiful faces in my album.
This is pretty much my thing now.
Fact, I did one for every placement when I was done with my placementship: SJOG, Chemmart Gossie, Gerald Burns Pharmacy.

 

As usually, I did this huge photo frame with the help from Elaine. It was emotional. We sat down in my living room. We chatted. I kept reminding her not to cry on our very last day at work. The fact is, I was trying to be strong myself!
Turn out, we didn’t cry nor hug. Thanks go to Kevfoo who get me to stand far far away in the corner, doing some time-wasting task.

I’ve spent 2000 hours (more) working here — and this is definitely one life-changing experience.
We worked hard, we worked hard, and we worked very very hard.  Pretty much like this when you have a mafia boss  

There you go, BCP — love, hate, hugs, kisses, friends, laughters, blood, sweat and tears. Lotsa hard works. And generic substitution.

p/s: Kathy, if you reading this, I promise: I will never lose my sense of humour. xoxo

 

with a piece big chunk of steak!!!

I’m officially jobless and unemployed - oh well, sorta.

I finished my internship, finally; and now I will have a few weeks off. God knows how long this will keep me sane at home. You know, as far as (I think) I deserve a break and I will love to stay at home, and do nothing.

Well,it is going to be good to do nothing right?

OK! I lie!
I can’t possibly do nothing.
For the first 3 hours since I get up from my bed, I was all feeling strange.

Feeling strange for not doing anything.

I already sent few emails out for Congress, I rang t-shirt designer, manufacturer, security companies.
I booked myself in for a hair cut in the meantime too!
I’m going to check out how to make spring rolls! Yes, grocery shopping at last! Yay!!
And! And! And! HOUSEWORK!!!!!! Freaking awesome!!!

I can’t do nothing, can I?
Life is too short to do nothing
I know what had happend to me last week was cruel, harsh, and heart-breaking. But this doesn’t not mean that I can cry at home everyday and use this as an excuse, and be a pathetic brat, right?

I’m moving on, and I shall bring you good news soon. *fingers crossed*

xoxox

I’m not sure who to trust anymore.
After 26/11, I thought all would be good. I was hoping for a slim chance to get thru’ the hurdle.
Turn out, I didn’t. 

 

 

It was heart broken.
It was painful to see the reality to catch up; Worst, everyone has been asking me ‘Are you Okay?’
Deep down, I’m NOT okay. Come on, admit it. But, I still have to pretend I’m okay infront of you.
It is so difficult. I just want a hug and CRY!!

If you are caring enough, why don’t just allow me to say anything I want — I’m emotinally fragile, pain.
And please understand me, I like no one at the mo. I will get upset at anything/anyone.
Sorry, it is not you, it is me. I’m just very very very tired, and sad because I’m still here.

The after-effect is worst as the idea of oh-you-are-such-a-oh-so-failure had slowly sunk in, just like how a knife stabbing into my already-broken heart.

I’m a bread person. To be more specific - carb addict  
Almost more than 90% of time, we have wholemeal bread at home. Other time, we have turkey bread roll, or raisin toast. Abit of pancake, waffle. Yeah..something along this line.

 

 

I got quite excited when Noble Rise launched their new range sometimes ago — bread with flavors!
Beside raisin toast, this is another kind of bread you don’t really need to smear a thick layer of fruit spread or ‘kaya’ (coconut spread).
I know this sounds crazy - I reckson sometimes it can be a pain to spread butter/jam/kaya on a slice of bread.
First, a nice clean butter knife for the butter. Next, I would usually get another nice clean butter knife for jam or kaya. 2 knives for a slice of toast. The whole idea is to prevent cross contamination and god-knows-what is contaminated anyway? =.=!!

The spreading movement, and the washing up process eventually require more time for me to finish off one slice of toast.
OCD to the max or what?

 

So, at the end of the day, bread with flavors perhaps is a good change. We pretty much don’t need to add extra jam/kaya but butter.
Ha! I love butter so much that I usually spread as much as my mum (and myself) spread those facial mask on our face. berry nice

I’ve tried a few flavors of the new Noble Rise. My favourite is Honey and Wholemeal. One of the best on-the-way brekkie for the weekdays.

“Noble Rise. it’s not just the bread, it’s Noble Rise.” — Have you heard this tagline from somewhere? Give it a guess