Dec 2, 2010

Top 5 Wedding Car Decors

No.1 goes to Mr & Mrs Smart!


With long, curly lashes and pouty, red lips, how could one resist such beauty?

This is a loud out-of-the-box idea, and it's Smart too! Way to go!

The problem is, there has to be 2 cars. Shouldn't bride and groom be in one car?

So they go together, separately? *scratch head*


Now, this hottie could just be the problem-solver! If you wish to be in the same car as your partner, pick this one, although it may not look that appetising. *tongue sticking out*

I just don't understand why it has to be a female. Why can't it be both?


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This extremely simple and classic design bags the No.2 spot.

I've not seen this decor anywhere in Kuala Lumpur.



The combination of bow-shaped ribbon with a small bouquet of flowers sitting in the centre exudes simplicity and class.

Maybe it only works fine on white cars.

As elegant as it may look, it's too simple to be noticeable, ain't it? After all, wedding happens only once in a lifetime!

But if you rent a car like this one, nobody could miss it!


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Love is sweet. So should car decorations be.

This heart-shaped 'car plate mistletoe' simply tastes sweet, even the air is scented with the sweetness.

This is no.3 on my list.

I just wonder if all wedding cars should be white in colour. It looks perfect with any decor and colour.




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This is a modernised classic (with empty bottles tied to the car) wedding car decoration.

I don't know about you, but I'm kinda bored *yawn* with bears (or other animals) tied on the front of the car. That's stuffed animals cruelty.

Don't get me wrong, they're Cute, but too many of them on the road, hmm...too boring.

So this is the no.4 wedding car decor that I think is kinda different, you know?



This is one uncommon wedding car decoration I've seen. The size of the 'Just Married' plate is just nice.

The colours are too light and not nicely matched, but acceptable. Whatcha think?

Each of us would want to 'wow' the crowd on our BIG day with well, something different, unique, and this may be one of them.

This is a design you might want to consider, but make some changes to it. It'll look better.


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No.5 goes to the most classic kind.

White polka dots on red paint? A disaster. But cute.

Not saying that you should get a car exactly like this one...but it's the concept that's long forgotten you might be interested to employ.

Or not....




This design was in my list, but I figured that it's not practical and it poses danger to other motorists.

I bet you've seen this in the movies, just-married couples throw themselves into their cars, wave goodbye to their guests, and away they go with the sound of empty bottles clinking on the road as they go.

This is doable if you don't have to hit the highway or main roads. But, if the journey is short, do it!

Mind you, this design can be cute or disastrous. You've been warned.


So, there it is...if you found more interesting ones, do share with me! :) Cheerios!


Note: All pics from Google images.


Nov 21, 2010

Today's Full Moon

The sky was clear and we could see clouds formed like cotton candies in the dark grey horizon.

We quickly set up our camera and tripod and managed to capture this beautiful sight.



When I looked at the horizon, I asked myself, "When was the last time I looked up to the sky and admired the beauty of nature?"

I couldn't recall.

Life is busy, yes. But you've got to pause and clear your mind.

When you need to relax, look at the starlit sky and count the twinkling stars, including sparkling satellites.

You'll soon forget your worries and be at peace...

Nov 1, 2010

Prudential Hotel in Hong Kong

HONG KONG

23 - 26 Oct 2010

Temp: 20+ degree celcius, sunny and windy

No, Typhoon Megi didn't hit Hong Kong, it missed



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HOTEL

 

Standing not so impressively tall or stylish on Nathan Road is Prudential Hotel with over 100 boutiques and a railway station below it.

This four-star hotel, conveniently located in Tsim Tsa Tsui, Hong Kong, houses a 6-storey shopping mall and is atop of Jordan Mass Transit Railway Station.
Although the hotel isn't new or impressive on the outside, its services are up to 4-star standard, rest assured.

The bell boy's always ready at the entrance to take your luggages out of your vehicle. They're truly efficient and strong.



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LOBBY



Designed with a touch of simplicity and class, Prudential Hotel's lobby exudes elegance despite not having a very large space.






The dim lighting and well-polished marble floor create a relaxing atmosphere, makes you want to sleep










                                                                                         
       Waiting Hall


Rest and chill out at the lobby's spacious waiting area while waiting for check-in.

Trust me, it's really an area mainly for resting.
 There's no TV to watch, nothing to do, except watching people passing by.

The elevators function very well and get you to your floor fast, but not instantly



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ROOM


I have no complaints about the hotel room as it's rather spacious although you can get a much bigger room in Malaysia with the same room rate. But, this is Hong Kong, so don't expect too  much.

The size of the room (9ft x 3.5ft) is good enough for 2 to 3 occupants.




The only thing decorating the white clean wall in the room is an abstract picture and that's all, nothing fancy.

However, I have to say I loved the bed, pillow and comforter because they were all very comfortable and most importantly, clean and odourless.

There's free broadband internet access if you're an internet junkie.

Extra bed is not required if you have a small kid as there's a couple's couch (sofa bed) for her to sleep in.




If you notice, there's no curtains or blinds to cover the window, but hollow steel frames (I think so, judging by the light weight of those things).

These frames (or so I think they're called) are better in the sense that when closed, there's absolutely no natural lights that can sneak into the room.

So, you're guaranteed a good sleep even when the sun is shining mightily outside.


Hongkies mostly live in flats like these, old and not spacious - view from my room



There's everything you need, hairblower, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, bathrobes, safe and even a radio alarm with ipod docking as shown below.








Overall experience: Good. No complaint. Prudential Hotel is strategically located in Tsim Tsa Tsui.
There are some good fashion boutiques inside the building.
For good food, go to Tsui Wah restaurant, which is just nearby.

There's a gym and swimming pool in the hotel.

Note: Leave HKD 20 on the bed as a tip for the cleaners. I think it's a norm in Hong Kong. (optional)

Room Rate: from HKD 850 (around RM400), with a bathtub

HK is a generally safe city to travel.



For more info, visit http://www.prudentialhotel.com/

Add: 222 Nathan Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon





Oct 12, 2010

The Day I Lost Part of My Soul

This is an imcomplete piece I wrote with ease...enjoy reading! Will update my blog with photos soon...have a lil' patience. :)


by z_l3nG


I knew what was coming my way, but not in the exact detail. No, I wasn’t aware of what I should expect to happen in a precise manner. It was almost like the end of the world for deep down inside, I was sinking fast, just the way Titanic did, without knowing how fate would treat me after I sank for good.

I can’t tell you what the weather was like that day, I didn’t get a chance to view the sky or see the sun, no, not that day, for I was too occupied with the very same thing, at the very same spot.

But I can tell you this, I wasn’t sweating at all, but a bit soaked though. It wasn’t the rain or water that wetted my cheek, lips, T-shirt and all the way to the pants, it was my tears and a good amount of it that just wouldn’t stop coming. Those tears were like rain water gushing through a wide stream after a torrential rain.

My mind, it was in a battle; a fight between me and myself. There’d be a sudden bombing, then it’d become so silent I could hear my own breath. Suddenly, I’d hear gunshots and people screaming out so loud, it was deafening. It was most sorrowful and chaotic. There were just too many information to process in my mind that everything got jumbled up. My brain somehow malfunctioned.

I, however, didn’t forget to pray. I was praying with all my might like I was competing for the Gold Medal in the Olympics. I’d not stop praying for even a single second. It was the only day in my life I got so diligent.

I was torn between letting go and not to let go. How could I ever want to let go of a person I cared most in my life? A person who was always there for me, who was more than a best friend.


My world became so silent I could hear my own heartbeat, pumping so hard that if you listen very attentively, you’d hear it too.

Now, I can only wish...

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Having problem uploading photos. Will find the cause of it soon, hopefully!

Stay tuned...

:)

Sep 22, 2010

Flamingo By The Beach (Penang)

Hotel Review by z_l3nG
                 
State: Penang, Malaysia
From KL - Penang: Around 3.5-4 hours' drive
Weather: Sunny and rainy


The Hotel


    L-R: Paradise Sandy Beach Resort - Flamingo Hotel

Accommodation: Flamingo Hotel, Tanjung Bungah    
Hotel Rating: 4 star   
Rate: RM312.80nett / night (inclusive of breakfast, thru' Booking.com)
Type of room: Seaview
                                        

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The Lobby

Flamingo hotel in Penang incorporates an open concept to its lobby, which allows natural breeze to circulate the lobby area.

It is not equipped with air-conditioner, only ceiling fans and coolers. So, on a really hot day, you might break a sweat.


Based on my observation, the receptionists (and bellboy) are not very efficient, but rather friendly and helpful. 

I guess realising the inefficiency of their staff, Flamingo Hotel decided to furnish the lobby with some nice, comfy sofas for customers to chill out.

The lobby is modest and spacious, but not that impressive.


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The  Room

Welcome to room 1128. 11 means the room's on the 11th floor  and is facing the sea.

This room has a good-sized space, but not enough for an extra bed.

The bed is merely OK; the sheets are spotless and very clean. But the pillows are not comfortable.




The bed is a big king-sized fit for 3 people. Nothing impressive about the decor, but the room's clean and odourless.

The housekeeping service is pretty good. We made a few requests and they responded almost immediately, without any unfriendly tone.

The bathroom has all the basic necessities, including a hair blower, but it's not very nice and doesn't have a bathtub.

The balcony, where you can stand and watch all the activities at the beach, isn't clean and there's no rubber sandals to wear.



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The Beach



Although this hotel is beachfront, the beach is not owned by Flamingo Hotel, Penang.

I'm quite surprised to discover that this part of the beach is cleaner compared to other beaches in Penang though.

The beach is very accessible from the hotel. Just get down the staircase and your feet will be touching the sand.

Banana boat ride, paragliding and horse riding are among the activities you can do here.

If you're not the adventurous type, you can build sand castles, collect common-looking seashells or read a book on one of the many chairs sitting on the beach.

You can also take a dip in the pool at Flamingo hotel.


Overall experience: Satisfactory, but wouldn't rate it 4-star though.

Among the hotels in Tanjung Bungah district, this is a pretty good hotel to stay! The activities found here will keep you busy you don't need to travel anywhere else. The beach is totally accessible and quite clean.

Setback: Hard to get around Penang if you're not driving and nothing much to do.


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Visit http://www.flamingo.com.my/ for more info.

Contact no. +604-8927 111


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Sep 20, 2010

Authentic Thai Food @ Tan Jetty, Penang


Set in a fishing village, overlooking the iconic Penang bridge and the glittering sea, is Lang Sae Lee Thai Food restaurant.

I don't know if 'restaurant' is the right word to use to describe this home-cum-restaurant place, with no more than 10 tables.

This authentic Thai food house nestles at Tan Jetty, Weld Quay.



This is not a fancy restaurant with air-cond and everything nice. This restaurant only has a stand fan to cool you down on a hot day.

But, this is a place where you can indulge home-cooked Thai food in a cosy house compound area, which happens to be above the sea too.

There's no TV to watch, but a panaromic seaview that will certainly be a delight to your eyes.




The path to the restaurant is made of sturdy wooden planks





Allow me to introduce:

Laksa



I believe this is called Laksa. I don't remember the exact name of this aromatic soury and spicy noodle soup.

Don't be deceived by the colour of the curry or soup. It may not look spicy at all, but it's actually very spicy.

The bowl is filled with really smooth rice noodles, cubed cucumbers, sliced pineapples, chillies, chopped onions and  shredded fish.

I started off with this bowl of noodles which was full of flavours!




 Fried Rice


This plate of fried rice is, unfortunately, just so-so and quite dry.

It has very mild taste, but the ingredients are very fresh.

Not recommended.



Thai Fish Cakes


Thai fish cakes are absolutely yummy!

They're best eaten fresh right out of the wok.

These fish cakes are crunchy and succulent and usually accompanied with sweet chilli sauce and chopped cucumber.

You can taste the difference between the fish cakes served here and at other places - the amount of fish used and the aroma.




Sotong Kerabu


Personally, I prefer chicken skin kerabu (salad) over sotong kerabu because of its crunchiness.

However, this sotong kerabu is almost as good. This dish is really appetising and pungent!

There are more dishes on the menu and I'm trying its Tomyum soup on my next visit! Yum-yum!

The prices are fairly reasonable.





Lang Sae Lee Thai Food

97A, Tan Jetty Weld Quay, 10300 Penang

Contact: 014-907 1808 (Mdm. Lee)

Opening Hours: 10am-9pm (Closed on Tuesday)



Sep 14, 2010

Fresh Seafood @ Teluk Kumbar, Penang





What better place to enjoy fresh, delicious seafood while watching the sun sets than at a beachside restaurant in Teluk Kumbar, Penang Island?

Even before the clock struck 7pm, seafood lovers were already in the mid of having their scrumptiously fresh food served on their platters.

It was almost full house!





On the Menu:

Here's what we ordered

sweet & sour pork ribs for the kids

steamed prawns to retain freshness and sweetness

Teochew steamed fish with pickled vege (tender meat and tasty soury soup)

sweet & sour crab (fleshy and fresh, nice if served with mantou (steamed buns))

mussels soup (very rich in herbal flavours and healthy)



Side Order


Chicken Satay without sauce, just as yummy!


Here's a place to get great food at good prices!

Most importantly, you don't have to wait for an hour for your food. The cooks and staff are really efficient.

You'll be smiling all the way....Enjoy!

After dinner, take a relaxing walk at the beach. That's what I call a Great Meal.




Add: 84 Mk 9, Teluk Kumbar 11920 Penang

Contact: 04 - 6491 403

Open everyday, except Tuesday

Sep 13, 2010

Penang's Best Apom Balik



What's Apom Balik? It's Malaysia's very own traditional Pancake.

Wonder how good it tastes?

The one stall next to SJK (C) Union, Penang on Jalan Burma....



Well, picture this: Customers are willing to wait for an hour for 10 pieces of Apom Balik, only 10 small pieces.

There was once a customer who put an order of 200 pieces of Apom Balik and other customers were willing to wait for their turns. *Jaws drop*

This old man, the Apom Balik maker, can produce 9 pieces in 4 minutes. So let's say I order 20 pieces, it'd take only 9 minutes right?

As far as my memory can recall, only one in 6 times we were able to walk away with a bunch of Apom Balik in less than 5 mins. Longest? More than an hour.

But it's just too frustrating to walk away empty-handed 'cos this uncle's Apom Baliks are simply irresistible!

I manage to capture the apom balik-making process.

Here's some of the pics:



The Apom Balik is so soft, it melts in your mouth and you can totally taste the freshness of the banana slices.

Because he doesn't fill it with too many ingredients, you'll find it very pleasant to munch.

And, and it's not very sweet!

It's so good you can have 20 pieces in a Go!

Price: RM0.30/ piece


Setback: Its location. It's difficult to get a proper parking spot there, but you can always place your car in front of SJK (C) Union...with someone waiting in the car, of course.

Sep 7, 2010

Bangkok '07

Wah-Wee. It's been so long since I visited Bangkok-Chiangmai and I'd really love going back there.

Here are some of the photos taken while on the trip in 2007.


Bangkok is just absolutely lovely! It's a lively, vibrant city that will keep you moving; grooving.

Tuk-tuk, oh, you're gonna love travelling on one of these charmingly noisy babies.

They're the kings of the roads.

Beautiful temples with intricate carvings can be easily found in Bangkok.

I can't recollect much from my memory bank of my Bangkok trip, but it was certainly one of the most memorable ones.

I backpacked with my lovely travel partner, my cousie; and we were quite a team.

I particularly like the train ride experience from Bangkok to ChiangMai (throughout the night). 

It was simply AMAZING.

No wonder its tagline is 'Amazing Thailand.'



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