Vigo Star Criuse Trip - Penang and Phuket Day 4 ( Last day )

Our last day, Wednesday (29.10.2008), my mum have a tournament of Black jack which she enter it for fun at a fee of SGD$30.00 per person during the 1st day of our ride.
The game is simple , the tournament groups depend on the number of people who enrolled the game , then the game started with around 7 people per table ( total of 7 table ),21 games with a total of $5000 HK chips to play ( fake cannot be exchange for cash )per round.
It was like an eliminated game to see who will be the last survivor to hold the most is chips.
1st round – to be 1st three round-up of the table
2nd round – to be 1st two round-up of the table
3rd round - to be top three.

So my mum and I worked together, she played the games while I stand behind to help her …. The 1st round was a super luck as we were able to touch to the 1st three with slight win only.
Then the 2nd round was really tough battle too, we been trying to use strategies instead cause I know gamblers are very easily out of control in terms of putting money to the gambling tables. So we tried to put less money to cut our loss and let the banker take their money (some last min show-hand win double while other loss every chips). Well of cause my mum was also pretty lucky that day too.

So in the end…. When only three survivor including my mum to fight the top three ranking , they started to use almost the same strategies like we do , to put less chips to slow the game down to be the 1st rank winner. as who wins ?

The picture show you:

my mum’s certificate of Gamble-Queen ^^

*if you like to see more photo collection , it is just located at the lower part of blog

Vigo Star Criuse Trip : 26 Oct 2008 to 29 Oct 2008 - Penang and Phuket

Vigo Star Criuse Trip : 26 Oct 2008 to 29 Oct 2008 - Penang and Phuket

Vigo Star Criuse Trip - Penang and Phuket Day 3

Tuesday (28.10.2008) this time the ship docked at Phuket and let us went down directly from the boat, we had a 1 hour bus trip to our Phuket Island trip. When we reach the Sarasin Bridge, we took another 2 hour on boat ride to have scenery view the Famous Phang Nga Bay.
We got the chance to have the small floating rubber boat ride , two person per boat , my sister and I shared one , where my sister told me , we should go different ride , our boat was much slower than others ( I guess u all know why ..hahahahaha)

We take turns to use the wooden panel and row around , really fun and relex^^

Anyway I also got the chance to row the boat by myself with dad. I ended up turning it in circle caused I don’t know how to control it. The most fun part is that after I had return the rubber boat , i jump to the water and get to swim there, the water is really salty but fun and feel relex and .

My trip was with a group of china people. They are okie and friendly but only when one aunty happen to catch a crab (I not sure what is it’s real name but I know is a protected species) I told her to let go cause it is an extinct species, she totally hacked care and say she want to bring back and cook, this really made me mad, although my dad told me not to create trouble, but I said if everyone don’t care, the world will have more extinct species and they should be protected just like our pet. Although the tour guide told her this cannot be bring back to Singapore, the poor little crab was no longer to be seem , I feel they have hide it cause I tried to put it back but they keep it out of my sight which I couldn’t find it. I really hoped they do have the heart to put it back to natural and not inside their tummy.

Vigo Star Criuse Trip - Penang and Phuket Day 2

Finally we reach Penang on the Monday noon time (27.10.2008), the cruise didn’t departure at the dock, it let us have a small boat (should be the safely boat).

Inside the small boat , so hot inside It was a super hot weather that day.

We have two shopping mall to go in the package, which are the Queensbay Mall and the Prangin Mall.


Frankly, I feel that shopping centre (Queensbay Mall) was much more worth to go than the Prangin Mall, unless you prefer shopping areas like the Malaysia Holiday Plaza or Thailand Siam square (much smaller version)
Queensbay Mall (above)
Queensbay Mall is much more new and has better fashion designer shops compared to Prangin Mall, and if you prefer to have better eating place or more choice, then this will be the one as Prangin Mall, doesn’t have much food to eat only a few coffeshop or café.

However I still got bad experience in the Queensbay Mall as I brought a few set of DVD, which they charged me 6 pc of DVD price per set of sing dollar of $30 plus for each set (the box didn’t indicate the number of disc), and told me that it is original (sticker was put on it which they claimed that it is license).
Lucky I was not checked at the arrival hall when I went back Singapore, when I opened the cases (supernatural season 1 to 2); there was only 2 DVD, and the quality suck (is totally those download version and some parts even spoil)!!
Lucky I didn’t purchase the other few sets such as the CSI, which I planned too.

I planned to use my credit card to purchase the rest cause I didn’t bring enough money, but the card didn’t go though..
(I hope nothing happen cause they even take my IC number claiming that if credit card payment must take down IC number which I forgot to take back)

Else I’ll be cheated more money (approx around $400 plus if I brought the CSI )which I already spend SGD$130 plus on lousy quality, I think I buy pirated even better than it.

So I guess this is a lesson, what you spend is what you get bah… (

Shit, I got to save money to buy the good version when season 4 end)

So if you all going there, take note the top levels DVD shop (it sells a lot of drama DVD and some DVD players and audio parts) checks before you buy or better don’t buy, not worth it.

Anyway as we only have 1 and half hour for the Queensbay which is totally not enough for my lunch (my parents and I got separate way, and they had a great lunch of steamboat!! So envy, should have go with them and I won’t be cheated)
Penang Laksa

I had my lunch at the Prangin Mall which I spend less than half hour to walked cause the things there are almost the same, I had the chance to eat their famous Penang laksa which located at upper level corner coffeshop (picture on top)

Vigo Star Criuse Trip : 26 Oct 2008 to 29 Oct 2008 - Penang and Phuket

Vigo Star Criuse Trip : 26 Oct 2008 to 29 Oct 2008 - Penang and Phuket

Vigo Star Criuse Trip : 26 Oct 2008 to 29 Oct 2008 - Penang and Phuket

Vigo Star Criuse Trip - Penang and Phuket Day 1

Another short-trip by Virgo star cruise, unlike the previous trip, the departure time was on the Sunday (26.10.2008) afternoon 2pm at the harbor front.

Here is our trip schedule (http://www.cruises.com.sg)
Well, as we booked the room at last minute, we were unable to get a bigger room for our family of four.. We have a super bad time at night, where we have to share the small room and listen to each other snoring sound (and poor little sister keep nagging she can’t sleep)..hahahahaha…
The worst was the movement in the cabin as the space was limited so we having hard time to cross over the beds to get to the bathroom in the middle of night when urgent nature-calls.
Well, we didn’t do much in the cruise, only like our two little pets, eat and sleep then eat again. While we making choices of which package should we go for during off-shore at Penang and Phuket
So my mum and I got the conclusion by ourselves (my dad and sister just keep repeating the word: Anything), one shopping trip at SGD$25.00 per person (Penang) and natural excursion trip at SGD$85.00 per person (Phuket)

What my name really mean....pretty true....

From my friend's blog , I found this game and played ...hahaha pretty true in some part...especially the highlighted area..hahaha.. Anyway I've put the link below , hopefully other friends enjoy it as well^^

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.

You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way.
And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life.
You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

周杰伦 : 稻香

One of the song from Jay chow latest album, I really fall in love with this song when the 1st time I listen to it. After watching the MTV, it really bring the tears, I still remember there was one time a really bad experience working as part-time during my 1st job, I was suddenly being ask to leave without reason. Although the supervisor called to apologies saying was the top management problem but the feeling was not that good when packing out so suddenly and everyone is looking.. After that I find any jobs without asking the salary payment to work in just to keep myself on salaries. That was the darkest period I ever have…. I remember my mum just like the song, she told me, if the dream can’t be found, just change it, just like riding a boat, don’t have to fight the wind that against you just to get to that goal, but to look for other ways and turn around to reach the goal.

And the song also truly fall inside the memories I have during my childhood, where my family was very poor, staying in one room flat, yet so contented with the simplest thing.

Where I used to ride the old bicycle with my little sister sitting behind me, waiting my dad at the HDB void deck, when we saw him come back, we will wave at him and he will smile at us, and wave back.

When I was like a little boy, catching insects and playing with marbles.

Now, our family always run around and busy working to earn more money , with lots of things where people look at it , will tell me how luck I was. Not knowing that our family works so hard and with all the stresses and threats we need to face. And I know that the smile of my parent wasn’t as much as they used to be.

While myself hardly stay at home to eat with family now, as I was busy working at daytime and study at nighttime….and I always get stress or easily hot temper due to lots of things I need to think and solve and the fear of losing and left behind yet always being told I still not hardworking enough or success like other people.

My dream was eventually much simple than anyone , is to live a simple and freedom life somewhere in rural area where the natural scene can be so beautiful, just like the MTV has shown, I know if I told everyone I know about this, they will laugh...

But I guess the problem is I know that in Singapore the dream will never come true, cause there is no place to return where we can used to be satisfy with the most simple thing, with all living cost started to increase without waiting. And there is no place like the MTV where we can really live in……

Anyway is really a great song with inspiration and I hope my friends who are listening to this song now will find their inspiration and the peace whenever they are stress or sad, enjoy.

Jay Chou - Dao Xiang
Uploaded by rosciel

Lyric / music : 周杰伦 song : 稻香

对这个世界如果你有太多的抱怨
To this world, if you have too much complain
跌倒了就不敢继续往前走
Falling down and dare not to continue to move on
为什么人要这么的脆弱 堕落
Why human have to be so fragile and deprave
请你打开电视看看
Please switch on the TV and look
多少人为生命在努力勇敢的走下去
How many people are fighting for their life with courage and braveries
我们是不是该知足
Shouldn’t we be contented
珍惜一切 就算没有拥有
And cherish everything even without owning it
还记得你说家是唯一的城堡
Do you still remember that you say home is your only castle
随着稻香河流继续奔跑
Follow the fragrant of paddy field and river, continuing running

微微笑 小时候的梦我知道
with simile , I understand the dream during childhood
不要哭让萤火虫带着你逃跑
don’t cry, let the firefly lead you to escape
乡间的歌谣永远的依靠
let the hometown ballad forever be your shoulder
回家吧 回到最初的美好
lets go home, go back to the beginning of goodness
不要这么容易就想放弃 就像我说的
don’t give out so easily, just like I say
追不到的梦想 换个梦不就得了
cant chase the dream , just change it
为自己的人生鲜艳上色
For yourself , paint the life with color of brightness
先把爱涂上喜欢的颜色
Paint love with a favorite colour
笑一个吧 功成名就不是目的
Give a smile , success and frame isn’t the goal
让自己快乐快乐这才叫做意义
To allow happiness is then the meaning
童年的纸飞机 现在终于飞回我手里
The childhood paper aeroplane has finally fly back to my hand
所谓的那快乐 赤脚在田里追蜻蜓追到累了
The meaning of happiness is to run with bare foot at the field chasing the dragonfly until tired.
偷摘水果被蜜蜂给叮到怕了 谁在偷笑呢
Secretly pick the fruits and got stuck by bee until so frighten , who is secretly smiling
我靠着稻草人吹着风唱着歌睡着了
I lean on the scarecrow singing and fallen asleep with the blow of wind
哦 哦 午后吉它在虫鸣中更清脆
Afternoon guitar is so clear with the insect sound
哦 哦 阳光洒在路上就不怕心碎
The sun has shine the road with no more fear of broken heart
珍惜一切 就算没有拥有
cherish everything even without owning it
还记得你说家是唯一的城堡
Do you still remember that you say home is your only castle
随着稻香河流继续奔跑
Follow the fragrant of paddy field and river, continuing running

Another car problem!! 3rd time in the row for the month!!!

So super sian!!!! Today another car problem!!! 3rd time in the row for this month!! I was about to leave office for hoping an early time-off in order to have dinner with my mum and sister , when i start my car , the car suddenly couldn’t move!!! All i can see is the light on when plug in the key and off when trying to turn on the engine!!

Suck!! I have to call the Peugeot technical department "again" ( pls refer to previous post on Don’t expect guys to help u if u are not pretty ~ mood diary)

Then I end up waited for almost half an hour in my office , which is sort of lucky cause if I end up waiting at the middle of the road again , I be sure super pissed off !! In the office, at least I can listen to my songs and working for other things , and not wasting time to wait.

Anyway the technician came and told me that the car need to change the battery.

However my question is this car was send in for service not long ago , how come the battery wasn’t checked in the beginning?
I asked them what happened if the car stopped half way in the expressway , they told me it won’t but frankly this car did happen to dead-off suddenly in the mid way before.
They told me to send in for service and frankly this car is more than once being send in for service and the problem still coming...
Not that I complain with the brand of the car, but I guess sometime your “eight character” must really meet the luck and the fate with the car you are choosing. Maybe I not in the luck with this car...sigh.....

Bad month of the year!!!!!!!!!!

Sian, this was really a super bad month for our family.
On Satuday , 04 Oct 2008 , my mum was about to drive out of the Carpark from our home , she got caught in the accident with a car from the straight line road , I was just sitting beside her and nearly shocked to death with that loud bang and scratch sound.

But no choice, cause the person was a Malay so I got get down to talk to the person with calm and have to settle it as much as I could. We spend almost half day to run around the insurance company to made report of the accident and the repair workshop to settle it. Although the car was only having some scratches but we still send the car to repair and do some regular maintained.

Today, my dad got caught by traffic police for using handphone while driving ( told him not to do it already yet he still end up doing it =_= ) and has his brand new LG touch screen handphone to be confiscated and 12 point demerit.

Hope they will at least return the handphone cause all information is inside , and since they already fined and demerit the points, Wasn't these already bad enough for the driver , and yet to make it worest to confiscate it , why dont they spend the time to catch those whom anyhow cross the road and think they paid so much road tax that they own the roads.

Everytime I almost hope to go down to use a gun ( if singapore really allow ) and shoot them off especially at the road along the bugis towards the city hall. They all walked like they own the road and u have to wait ( inside the car looking at them )for them to cross the road , some even just look at you and walked even slower!!!

SHIT , they forgot one thing , WE driver paid for the road tax and ERP not those who walk on the road!!!

Sian…. Myself just caught onto accident not long ago now here and there again.

I think we really need some exorcist to pray for our cars.

Good car Good car , I always washed and love you , hope you will protected us too... ( going crazy !! )