Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Jarjarbink in Wonderland - Bangkok
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Olympus Mju 550WP
Picture 1: Flowers. I used the macro setting
Picture 2: Underwater shot
Picture 3: I didn't use Photoshop. A shot from underwater by Adida
Picture 4: Water effect. Credit to Adida
Picture 5: I like this post. Fierce but she's got a very kind heart.
Picture 6: Girls
Picture 7: Bubble effect. I like this one very much.
So, overall, i really like the underwater shot. For the other shot, i would say it's just like a normal compact camera. I prefer Nikon's. For DSLR, I would probably buying the Canon 550D. Oh my...when will I get those cute camera?
Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya
This way up to (Raju)
the stairs
the other side of the bridge
small stream
finally
Monday, May 10, 2010
Jarjarbink in Wonderland - Taman Negara & Melaka
as soon as we reached there, we straight away to the restaurant for dinner. while waiting for the food, i asked andrei wether he could speak french. he said yes. i showed some word Dom text me many months back and he translated for me. then, i showed another word - merci beaucoup which literally means thank you very much. I just wanted to test him - and guess what, he translated the word something else - very sweet translation until we, all the girls went off screaming. high pitch one. and he was like astonished to our reaction. he said, wait, wait. why are you screaming like that? you really like the guy is it? ahaha he apologised and said yeah merci beaucoup is thank you very much. i really wished that i just could kill him. ever since from that scene, i just said, andrei, i really want to kill you. after dinner, we went to our camping site. just because we arrived late, we had to camp at the kampung side. so, we put up our tent. i really dont know how to do it. this was my very first time camping. what to expect? i even brought my ikea pillow and a blanket. ahaha i know it sounds wierd. i just could help little bit - i feel so bad. took shower and just hang around and talk. and we had fresh free falling mangos (its free). so, agnes & andrei slept in the tent. hafeesa, adida & me just slept under the sky. adida & me, couldnt sleep. so, we just keep talking until mid-morning. suddenly, small drops of water hit me. i really thought it was morning mist. adida said, it's going to rain. i dont believe it. tadaaa it rained. both of us, just pack everything so it wont get wet. just after we shift our things, the rain stopped. muahahaha.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Jarjarbink in Wonderland - Langkawi
Day 1 - 7 April 2010.
All came to my house. We need to take the Airbus from KL Sentral. Our flight scheduled at 1610hrs. We went out from the house around 1200hrs. Aa, we're not going to make it, shoot, I said to myself. We were still at KL Sentral 1300hrs. Crazy. We took 1400hrs bus - it should be a 40 minutes ride but the bus trip took longer almost 1 hour plus. I just at Raziman in awe, hoping he would understand my situation. We reached LCCT just in time at 1530hrs. I just asked to collect everybody's IC and checked in for them. Tiny problem was when Mak Yayah didnt bring any evidence about Caca - no Mykid card or whatnot. The guy at first didnt want to let Caca boarded at all. Thanks to the supervisor!! So, we marched towards the departing gate but Pak Ri, Anton & Zizul were stopped by the officer. The luggage problem - oversized for hand luggage. Ohh no!! Well, I did gave them warnings not to bring big bags - like usual, they ignored me now you know hehehe. While in the bus, I gave Raziman to keep all itinerary including our Air Asia's + Airbus + Langkawi to do list because he had a larger document bag. Mine only the I heart Bali beanie bag. And he left all the documents somewhere. And Wawa blaming me - making her wierd face, and my mom like always nagging, blaming and whatnot. how would i know this kind of misopportunate happen? well, shits happened all the time okay. Raziman said to me that we could printed all of it again. no worrys. i kept the itinerary in my emails. luckily, all of us managed to board the plane. we had a smooth journey, ahaha and a few bumps with the mr. cloud. i loike that. like riding a bumper car woohooo. after 45 minutes on the air, we finally touched the ground. and they started again about the itinerary. i was like OK I GET IT. NO NEED TO EXAGGERATE THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN!! I WILL CLEAN THIS MESS. so, we got our pregios and headed to the apartment Sri Lagenda in Kuah town. The apartment was superb - open the front sliding door and splushhhh into the swimming pool. The pool is big and in a good depth. I did a few laps to cover my many months of swimming. well, its just not enough. After swimming, we head to a restaurant for the dinner somewhere a little bit outskirt of Kuah. The food was okay. I enjoyed the Tom Yam Seafood. After dinner, sent off others to hotel & the apartment, Raziman & me headed to Cyber Cafe - to printed out the itineraries again. But, wawa still not satisfied. She said that's not the one she prepared. Ah well, luckily Nani did grab a free copy of Langkawi while in the airport lounge. I went to bed early because tomorrow we will had a long day. good night, langkawi.
Day 2 - 8 April 2010
We woke up early as we need to be in the Kilim Geoforest for our mangrove tour. We were greeted by Pak Li as he is the operator for this tour. We took only for 2 hours trip to Bat Cave, Crocodile Cave, Eagle Feeding, Fish Farm and to the Open Sea (Andaman). At the Bat Cave, that was fun to me. i've never been into any cave. the cave just a small one. I managed to see the bats hanging upside down (sleeping i guess). The smell Oh! my. extremely smelly. i think that was cause by the bat's dropping. then, we hop onn again to our boats and head to Crocodile Cave. I made a joke to Wawa - hey sis, do you remember the movie about the big, bad ass croco a few months back? she's like, CUT THE CRAP. NOW YOU ARE SCARRING ME. Mother just laughed it out. we watched the movie together. The tour guide said its just a name after the cave. no actual crocodile there. the cave mouth looked like a croco. well, nothing much for that cave. the third one, we went to the fish farm. So, i met this sting ray fish. we fed it. the skin, AWESOME. so smooth like silk. the fish was so friendly. i missed the moment when i touch one of the stingrays. Then, we met IKAN PANCUT (shooting fish). they got the name because they can shoot water to the air. So, the guy put some bread on the stick and yadaa yadaaaa the fish shoot the water and the bread dropped off from the stick. And the guy showed one more trick - put some bread on the finger and put the finger closely to the water - tadaaaaa the fish jumped off to get the bread. that was fun!! i just like that part only. then after that, we hopped on to our boat again to the Andaman Open Sea. So the tour guide guy showed us some spectacular sights and yeah he said that i could go to the southern thailand using the route ie: to Satun & Lipe. that's the end of our tour. We did the touristy stuff ie. mahsuri mausoleum, black sand beach, wooheyyy i passed by the Datai Bay - the sea was awesome - turqoise water, super white sandy beach..it really gave me the retreat!! My purpose to come again to Langkawi just to re-visited the cable car. too bad, it was closed due to its service maintenance. i was so frustrated. i really want to go up there. shoot. i really have to come again soon - ermm beach hunt maybe. later in the afternoon, last stop at Idaman Suri - heaven for all housewives, mothers and even children - duty free zone. the chocolate was super duper cheap. nahhh i didnt buy anthing for myself - a bag of daim, one piece of I heart Langkawi T-shirt and tie-dye shirt. that's all. we had dinner at Cenang area. cool place to hangout. lively nightlife weeee. i really like the vibe. but, cant expect a quiet night in this area - pubs, drunken farang & etc. Cenang area is the best place for backpackers.
Day 3 - 9 April 2010
Early morning, we went out for breakfast. we went to eagle square to snap pictures. we went to jetty point - to do some last minute shopping. had lunch near airport. continued to shop at Haji Ismail Group. we were so lucky to had a nice owner. she let us to stay at the apartment till 8pm. so, we went back there and refreshen ourselves. i got my shower. off we went to the airport. so, this was the most chaos time of all. some of the ladies didnt took up for the extra luggage. now, they feel abit scared if they had to pay the extra fees. and then, my mom shouted. arghhh i felt so stress. this is supposed to be a holiday - not to scream here & there!! mom, im really sorry - i really disappointed with you all the way through. i wont come to any family holiday with you again - EVER. and we were lucky for one more time - the ticket officer, she helped us for the luggage. so, none of us needed to pay any extra fees. we were so happy. we reached LCCT after 45 minutes flight. we waited our bags at the carousel and yeay that was fast service. and we hopped to skybus - the journey took around 1 hour. and we were stuck there. the guys went to take the cars. ladies just hangout at the lobby. we're like a stranded passengers. that was so funny. after 30 minutes, the guys arrived with cars to depot us back home. well, that was it.
langkawi trip. definitely, im going there again. i must go to the cable car and BEACH HUNT!! maybe next year - via land! Ahoy!!!!!!!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Jarjarbink in Wonderland - Bali
Day 1.
I woke up kinda early. My flight was at 1540hours. But, I made up my mind to go to the airport early. So, I hitched with Pn. Wawa to Taman Jaya Station. Arrived at KL Sentral around 0900hrs. Straight away to the Money Changer. I changed MYR260 and i got IDR700.000. Well, I just went there just 2 nights. It cant be that bad, right. I bought my bus ticket. It's Airport Coach. Green color bus. MYR10 one way. The journey took 40 minutes. And it is very comfy. And on time too. I was at the airport around 1100hours. Straight away checked-in. WTH!! The guy at the counter, AMIR. Can you just let me to check in. He asked too many questions. Eh, sorang je ke? Pergi mana? Kenapa pergi sorang? Eh, banyak songeh pulak. I was standing there like 15 minutes because something wrong with my itinerary. Amir asked do you have Enrich Card? No. So kenapa kat sini ada Enrich Card? Siapa punya? Im sorry, I really dont know. Now I feel scared. I was thinking he wont let me fly. Just because about the Enrich Card. Enrich Card is like the Bonuslink Card - collect points and redeem. I think I'm going to subscribe it but soon. Not now since I'm not going travel anytime near. Oh my! Langkawi trip is in April which is very soon. But, we've booked the tickets with Airasia 6 months back. It was like dirt cheap - RM78 return ticket. What the hell. So, after 15 minutes, I leave the counter. I didnt check in my bag - I just had only my backpack. I made my way to McDonalds. I found AG eating his American Breakfast. We just chat a little bit then off he go to his flight. I was alone. Not lonely. I got my book. At 1450, I boarded to my flight. I took a seat next to window. There was no one sat next to me. How I wish that Dom sits beside me. He actually really wanted to come with me to Bali. Oh well. The ticket was MYR500++ and it was very pricey. He said, he will meet me on Wednesday. So, I just enjoyed my scenary up there. Serenity. No pollution. Only white clouds - The Cloud Kingdom. And my mind suddenly be so creative. Start to imagine everything. The journey took 2hours and 50 minutes. As i reached Ngurah Rai Airport, it already sunset. Oh my! The sunset was Superb! The sun was fully in orange color just over the sea. I stayed at the airport for awhile to enjoyed it. Suddenly, I felt scared. I really dont know how or what to do next. I settled down my entry and head outside of the airport. It was already dark. So, I remembered LP said I need to get out of the airport area to catch a taxi. I looked around. I had an idea - find a buddy to share the taxi. Well, it didn't workout. I still walking, looking around and texting to AG where should I meet him. He replied - Please go to Mahendra Hotel at Poppies II. I will meet you in a second. Shit!! I really no idea where's the hell is he. Maybe he's with his friends or so. I just hopped into the Taxi and he charged me IDR150.000. Damn. To my surprised, the road intertwined in Kuta was really, really small road. It just can fit one car at a time. motorcycles, bicycle needs to stop and let the car go. Kuta is the nearest town from the airport. The taxi ride it just less than 20 minutes. And I shouldn't paid like IDR150.000. Crazy!!! So, I just checked in at Mahendra. A decent room with fan cost me IDR100.000 (MYR37). At the corner of the Mahendra's reception, there is a small bar selling cheap beers and alcohols. And they have loud music. I said to AG - This is going to be like hell.
After settling everything, we went out for dinner. And looked for another guesthouse for the next day. So, we found a restaurant nearby. I screened the menu. Hell yeah - no pork. So, we just ate our dinner there. Next to our table, there were 3 people from Sarawak. I cant remember the names but one of them, he kept asking me to go for the Rainforest Festival in July. Hmm, now I feel like going also. Muahaha. Maybe next year. *cross finger* After dinner, we walked the whole town of Kuta. Phewww it was tiring and worthwhile. We got another hotel - LA Inn for IDR116.000 (MYR37) AC room with breakfast and a swimming pool. Yeay - this was the great deal of all.
I bought a few postcard. I've promised Farah to sent her from Bali. Then, we just headed to our room. Settle down. AG went out for awhile. I sat in front of the room, and started writing postcard. The music was blasting. The fan - erghhh. Not working properly. I started to laughed to myself. It must be like HELL tonight - definitely.
Day 2.
I cant sleep at all. Too hot. AG took the fan away to him ONLY. Too loud. I was like sweating like HELL. I saw AG sitting outside the room. Looking away from the planet earth. It was 9 a.m. I just took my shower. Pack my things. We're checking out from Mahendra and walked to LA Inn. Put the bags there and walked again. I saw a shop selling Magic Mushroom. I was like YEAYEAYEAY. I always wanted to get this stuff. I saw this movie The Adventures of Harold and Kumar. He saw a unicorn running. Oh my! This stuff must be good. I passed the shop so many times. I said, I need to buy this stuff. Maybe later. So, we walked again. AG needs to find a cheaper room for himself. Im leaving to KL tomorrow and he needs to stay a little bit longer for Nyepi.
Nyepi
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Ogoh-ogoh being paraded in Ngrupuk or The Bhuta Yajna Ritual. Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that falls on Bali's Lunar New Year (in 2010, it will be on March 16). It is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New year Gudi Padva in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in India. Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are: no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working; no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and for some, no talking or eating at all. The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali’s usually bustling streets and roads are empty, there is little or no noise from TVs and radios, and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes. The only people to be seen outdoors are the Pecalang, traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are being followed. Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Bali remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles carrying those with life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth. On the day after Nyepi, known as Ngembak Geni, social activity picks up again quickly, as families and friends gather to ask forgiveness from one another, and to perform certain religious rituals together. First, The Melasti Ritual is performed at the 3-4 previous day. It is dedicated to Sanghyang Widhi Wasa and is performed at the beach to respect them as the owner of The Land and Sea. The ritual performed in temple near the sea (Pura Segara) and meant to purify Arca, Pratima, and Pralingga (sacred objects) belongs to several temples, also to acquire sacred water from the sea. Second, The Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in order to vanquish the negative elements and create balance with God, Mankind, and Nature. The ritual also meant to appease Batara Kala by Pecaruan offering. Devout Hindu Balinese villages usually make ogoh-ogoh, demonic statues made of bamboo and paper symbolizing negative elements or malevolent spirits. After the ogoh-ogoh have been paraded around the village, the Ngrupuk ritual takes place, which involves burning the ogoh-ogoh. Third, The Nyepi Rituals is performed with the following conditions:
Amati Geni: No fire/light
Amati Karya: No working
Amati Lelunganan: No traveling
Amati Lelanguan: Fasting and no revelry/self-entertainment
Fourth, The Yoga/Brata Ritual starts at 6:00 AM (e.g. March 26, 2009) and continues to 6:00 AM the next day. Fifth, The Ngebak Agni/Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindus to forgive each other and to welcome the new days to come.
Sixth and finally, The Dharma Shanti Rituals is performed as the Nyepi Day or "Day of Silence."
I should have stay longer you know. At least, I can experienced it. Ahaha. I already bought my return ticket. So, I'm going home tomorrow. We walked through Kuta again. Too many tourists there. Enjoying sun bathing on the beach. We had brunched at the beach. The sun was too hot for me. I was wearing only my fisherman pants and a string. I didn't realised anything until i went to my room. I was looking at the mirror - SHOOT! I was burned badly. Haiihhhh... how could i forgot my sunblock. It was very, very bad. I still had the lines, until now. So, i went to the pool to cool down. AG stuck at his laptop. Checking his mails, i think. I was low of energy. So, I went back to room. Counted my balance, hey I still had a few hundred IDR so, why the hell I was in my room - get up and get dress up. SHOPPING. So, I bought t-shirts for the kids, sorry mommies, I will get something for you guys from BKK okay. hehe. I bought a tie dye shirt for myself and I
Day 3
The alarm went off loud. Shit. It was 800am. I wished i had one more night here. I dont want to go home yet. WaiT!! Dom is waiting for me in KL. So, I took my shower and wore my dress. Went for breakfast and the taxi was there waiting for me. I paid him IDR30,000 and went to departing area. The guard didnt let me in. I was too early for my flight. Spent my time reading. at 1100hrs, I checked in. WTH!! I need to pay the service tax for IDR150,000 (MYR50). Luckily, I still had balance with me. I had to wait another 1hour more before departing. Hang around within the area. I met with this German old man. And we were in the same flight. He's going to Thai just after touch down at KL. When i switched on my mobile, I got a message from Dom asking my whereabouts. I told him I was at the airport still waiting for my checked bag. I told him that I will be in KL in one hour time. I told him to wait for me at China Town's McDonald's. But, he was at Jalan Silang's. Not a problem for me because I just need to cross the road. I rushed out for the Coach Bus and I was just in time. Paid for my ticket and hop off and the bus straight away made it move to KL. I reached KL Sentral. Got my Putra's ticket to Central Market. I'm unable to walk anymore faster. Im abit tired. Dom kept texting me. I cant reply him because my battery almost dead. I saw him from afar. A pale skin with a nice dread. who can missed this guy? I was so happy to see him. He told me that they ( Jeff, Faz, Elena + Dom and Peter) will go for dinner. I said Im not going. IM TIRED. And I dont have car. So, I cant go home late. They kidnapped me. Faz asked us to go Mid Valley. Surprisingly, Dom knew exactly how to go MV. What bus to go, where to find the bus? seriusly, I, myself, dont know about it. While waiting Faz to fetch us up, Me and Dom happily taking pictures at Alice In Wonderland Promotion set. It was fun. I enjoyed the moment. Faz came to fetch Dom. I need to wait for Lee. We went to a chinese restaurant - the Assam Fish was nice. I thought Dom will come with us for the burger, but he had to catch his bus to LCCT. Awww. I missed him. But, surely, he will come again..soon....We stayed at Steam Burger until 12am. I almost crying due my tiredness. But, I enjoyed Bali. I enjoyed MV. I enjoyed the dinner. Will always remembered these moments. Till next time.