My Last Teen Birthday: 19 (Part 2)

On the 13/11/2011,

Steph, her sis and I went out for lunch as a celebration. Before I meet them, I remembered I was really excited to meet Steph because is been a long time we meet. At first I was kind of puzzled don't know where to eat. But at last I managed to choose 'Fong Lye'. Kept thinking of food to eat that is not western nor Japanese so Taiwan Food it is. I had miso paste fish set and they had steam fish set.

Even though lunch was kind of short but it was a good catch up. Will meet up soon!

When the sun falls and is time for family dinner on the 13/11/2011,

As you can see, I had Japanese Food for dinner. Initially my dad's plan was to go to one of the best Japanese Food in KL at Old Klang Road but it was full. So we all ended up at Fukuya, Jalan Tun Razak. I felt that the dinner was really good. Really peaceful and beautiful environment. At the same time good food. And is quite worth it come to think of it. Order 3 dinner sets and some side dishes for 7 people. Each dinner sets cost RM 70. The best part is I didn't feel bloated at the end of dinner if not I will puke.

Well that's all about my celebration. Time for some appreciation.

Mama and Papa bought me a formal pants for uni. I wanted one so long ago and you guys did read my mind. Both of you are the best parents I could ever ask for. Thank you for the dinner. Thank you for raising me up well and Thank you for been with me when I needed help the most. Love you both dearly and forever.

Didn't expect this present at all. Dear Cousin Li Wen. We have been cousins for 19 years of my life. You are a great designer I know that and I will do anything to help you if you need it. Sometimes you are mean and evil but overall you are a good person. The jacket is cool on the outside but warm on the inside. Thank You!

Dear little boy (Max). You used your own savings money to buy me a present. What more can I say. I'm flattered and proud to be your brother. Hoodie is always handy in cold places. So thoughtful of you. I'm starting to like Purple. Thank You boy!

To be honest Steph, never knew I would find great friend like you. College is definitely a very different culture for me. So I am really glad I found you. Hats and I always don't get along but this one in the pic fits perfectly alright. Now I can bring to Aus. Thanks for the hat and the card! Help me thanks your sis for the Naruto key chain!

The last present to announce. You guys prove that words and pictures can be an incredible gift as well. Those pictures did remind me some of the epic moments I experienced and those words tell the truth of everything. I felt really appreciated and until now I can't stop not to look through the pictures and the words because I find it hard to believe. Thank You Jien and Alex!

You know I always put this statement in my mind. 'Service above self'. It means to provide service to the others rather than yourself first. I know when I want to help anybody, I will do my very best to help with my own ability. And once I helped that person, I do not expect any return from them because it ain't right. But sometimes in life everybody needs a little appreciation to have the driving force in life. This year I realized by going through my birthday I can see I really really do have amazing, awesome friends and a wonderful family surrounding me. I am grateful to those who had celebrated my birthday and wished me.

This is my last birthday in Malaysia and words can't even describe my feelings. Is getting really late now. So Good night everyone!

:)

My Last Teen Birthday: 19 (Part 1)

As promise earlier. I'm blogging again. Well I'm gonna talk about my 19th birthday for the whole process. Not here to show off but showing my deepest gratitude and appreciation. Is gonna be very long post. There will be Part 1 and Part 2. So keep up alright!

On the 10/11/2011,

Honestly on the 10th Nov. I don't feel like a 19 year old boy seriously. Basically I went to work like the other normal days. But I already know what's going to happen next. You see the cake I was cutting is actually bought by me. Now this is funny. My dad assigned me this weirdest task which was actually buy a cake for myself and one of my colleague. I feel super weird about it but I was doing it for my colleague. Oh ya. My colleague is the one who is wearing blue beside me in the picture. Her birthday is on the 11/11/2011. Such a small world right?

So I feel glad to be able to share my special day with her.

Up next 12/11/2011,

I remembered 2 of my good friends ask me at the same moment out for dinner on the 12th Nov. I swear I was so happy till I jumped off the chair I was sitting on. Well I was excited. Can't help it. Haha So I met with the entire gang and with my little bro (Max) as well at the 'Garden Restaurant' at Mid Valley. I actually been to that restaurant for a few times but not with my gang. Of course the deco is nice and food was delicious but I know that all of us weren't satisfied enough because we ain't full yet.

Then we went for Snowflake. One of my favorite dessert ever.

Snowflake is addictive and very easily hooked on. I love the new one 'Japan Combo 2'. Almost all of us had our own bowl and right after we finished eating. Suddenly this came out..

A full box of donuts. Until now I still do not know how they hid this big box. Looks like I'm not the only one who is sneaky. I recalled I can't stop smiling, made a wish and non stop blowing off the candles. First time having donuts instead of cakes. Is Functional and Fun.

After that, we walked around. Took some epic pictures and went back home.

That's all. Wait for Part 2

:)

Grandma's Birthday 2011

Last weekend my family and I went down to Singapore. This time is for a celebration. Is my grandma's birthday. I remembered almost every year is in KL. Well this time my big uncle wanted to organize it so is like a holiday to me. I get to relax in my aunt's house. You know what people usually say? A holiday is just like a charger. After the holiday then you will be fully charged. And ready to continue on with work or studies. So remember to always allow yourself to have a little break.

Anyway, I'm so happy to see every relatives and my family happily celebrating. Most importantly Grandma is happy.

Grandma! Wish you long live, stay healthy, stay strong and stay cheerful. You will always have me as your grandson.

Don't go away! Because I will be blogging these few days.

:)

What Have I Been Doing?

Lately is been nice I guess. I feel that my luck is somehow been enhanced. Well let me tell you now. On tuesday before deepavali. I had a small outing with Jien, Alex, Lee Yan, Wen Xuan and his friend to have snowflakes at Kuchai Lama. At the same time, a new item was introduced on that day. Japan Combo 2 (the one with green taro balls). Anyway, now I actually realize deep down within my heart. I have a very strong food cravings for Snowflakes and 'Bah Kut Teh'. On that night itself, I had 2 bowls of Snowflakes. Call me crazy. Yes I know. Haha

If you guys have a chance. You must try the 'Bah Kut Teh' at Pavilion. Is super delicious. The 'Bah Kut Teh' restaurant there is actually originally from Klang. So this is the second outlet. You guys should know that Klang 'Bah Kut Teh' no doubt good! Let me describe a little. The meat is really juicy and soft. The soup is really concentrated and the deep fried thing is really crispy. But I must warn you. Is quite pricy.

Other than that, my dad got me a brand new camera. Is my dream camera. Ever since I saw my good friend holding one of this, I told myself I'm gonna get one. It is definitely a best of both worlds. Half DSLR and Hald Digital. How cool is that?

Here it is:

I have been really glue to it. I am indeed happy. When I bought it, it was still under promotion. I swear I was already planning to buy the camera myself with my own saving money but not now. But my dad insisted to buy now so that everyone can use it. Nevertheless, Thanks Papa!

Well let me show you guys what I had been snapping. I hope is up to standard. Because seriously I am really a banana when comes to technology. Finally understood what is Aperture, Shuttle Speed, ISO and etc. There you go:

I know some of it looks retard. But I will be better. Please let me know if there is any better angle I can take or any changes I should make.

A few days ago, I kind of had the shock moment. Because I finally got an offer from Australia. One of the Universities. At first I thought I received a complain mail from Uni saying that I haven submitted my results properly or something else. But it turns out the opposite. After months of waiting finally a response. Whether to take this offer? Well I'm not gonna do anything yet because I still wanna wait for better uni response. Hope everything will turns out well.

Ok that's all for now. Gonna go practise snap snap in the garden.

:)

Wish You Could Really Stay

This time is real. Today I shall not only talk about myself but a very special friend of mine. A brother to me. Is Wen Wu. Actually I still have lots of things I wanna tell you and I wanna do with you but time is not cooperating with me. Time flies when you are having fun. This blog is basically a memory box for me. I can't remember every single thing so I would use my blog to help me remind me every epic and sad moments. I choose to be tough on the outside. So this is the only place where I can express my feelings and being vulnerable.

I always thought that your flight will be delay as usual. But when I heard about your flight confirmed, I got stun. I basically do not know how to react. Trying to be ready when you leave but no matter how I try to be prepared is never enough.

I know I know yesterday you were really worried and nervous. I can feel it and I can see it. Is totally understandable. You are afraid of don't know what's going to happen to yourself in Russia. You are worried about your family and you are afraid being alone. I know how you feel. That is why. When I see you being so nervous and all, I feel nervous at the same time. Just want you to calm down. You were so nervous until you just keep quiet and that is my first time seeing you so quiet. I'm glad at least I managed to spend almost the whole day with you yesterday. Mahjong, lunch, hang clothes with you, help you to pack and have dinner with you. You were so focus on packing yesterday that I just sat one side and looked at you packing. Last night dinner was great, thank god Alex and Jien joined in too.

Right after the dinner, straight away I went back home and wanted to just fall asleep because I was really tired. But then my guts keep telling me to do something more for you. So I decided to write you a letter and to give you my very first bracelet. A bracelet that I love and I know you like it too. Take it as a lucky charm. When you love something, sometimes is worth giving away because you would like to see that person wearing it. And a letter to summarize what I wanna tell you. In the process of writing the letter, I got really panic because there is only a few more hours left and then you will be flying off. Honestly I didn't sleep well last night. I was rolling here and there. I can't stop thinking about you. Still thinking don't know whether you will be ok.

So today at 4am I woke up. Feeling so scared to face you, but I have to. Went to Jien's house with alex as well and then we started our road journey to the airport. I really dislike the road to the airport. Is always so gloomy and saddening. Makes me feel super sad on the inside. I had a lot of flashbacks from Form 5 until now. The progress of our friendship is incredible. You are an amazing guy. You are funny, random, stubborn, nice, kind, loyal and most importantly a reliable friend. A friend that I can count on when I need you.

When 3 of us reached the airport and we were walking our way to see you, my breathing rate started to increase rapidly and my stomach got tied up like a knot. I was really happy to see you at the same time sad. So all of us talked and then is time for you to go. As I was looking at you passing your passport for the officer to inspect your boarding pass. I wanna ran across to you and just hold on to you and don't let you go. But I can't. As a friend, I would love to go with you to Russia and help you in whatever I can. But then this is part of life. Despite the road ahead of you is uneven, I would still let you go on. Because I want what's best for you so that you can be independent and be a great man! My heart totally sank and I was ready to burst in the airport when you were out of my sight but I hold on.

Right after I send everyone back home. As I was driving my way back home, the sad feeling started to come back. A few teardrops finally fall off and I felt relieved and better. I'm still a boy who believes in fate and hope. Even though I feel blue on the inside, I will pull myself up and look at the bright side.

Now enough talking. Some photos to share. Some of it are the photos that I browse through today and some of it are captured in the airport:

Brother,

You! Don't come back home with that kind of silly face of yours like the above! Take care of yourself ok! Don't be clumsy and reckless! Self control! And Come back home in ONE PIECE! Keep in touch you silly boy!

The End

:)