REDANG Trip 2010 - Sun, Beach and Sand.

WOW........after so many years of watching the movie 《夏日么么茶》，i finally had the chance to step into Pulau Redang, the place where you find beautiful and clear beaches.

Day 1: :

Gather at Newton ( where my office is) @6am and we started to sit on the coach to set off to Terengganu. We dropped off at JB for a quick breakfast and this was where we started our long , long , long , long bus journey..............................................in between break for lunch............... and some toilet breaks.....................and then at 7pm ..

YES！7PM, we finally reached the famous CRYSTAL MOSQUE at Terengganu. That is about 12 hrs of bus ride yo! So we got our camera ready and got as many shots as possible as we took such a bus ride to be here to see this special mosque. NEXT, we head for our DINNER!!!!

Guess what? While we were about to finish our dinner , we got a news that our coach's tyres was punctured!!! WHAT!!!!! We need to stuck at there...supposed to go to Chinatown and have a look but it was gone. Waited for abt 1 hrs or so, we had another coach to bring us back to hotel. We reached Sutra Beach hotel  at 11pm.

Day 2 : :
It was a fun day as it was a snorkeling day and be able to see beautiful beaches. I was a non-swimmer and feel excited for the snorkeling but at the same time feel scare too. Nevertheless, I still get myself ready for the snorkeling. Most important thing : APPLY SUN BLOCK FROM FACE TO TOES. hahaha.. my group really was a group that once we got chance, we would start applying sunblock...it was such a funny scene where u see abt 15 people applying the sunblock at the same time.

We reached the 1st snorkeling beach. Get ready our life jacket and the snorkel gear and here we go! I don't really dare to swim towards to the deeper part ( but there is where you can see more fishes and corals lor...) so i hesitate a bit..but with my help of my friend, Nicky, I tried to swim over and finally reached there). The 1st snorkeling place is for me to prepare myself more than enjoying. On the way back to the shore, need the help of my manager , Weiye and Mike to drag me back..hahahaha....

After lunch, we moved on to the 2nd snorkeling beach. This one was much more nicer and we able to see the fishes on the shore even without the need to swim to the deeper side. But still....do you think my friends will satisfied with just seeing the fish on the shore?NO!!! This time round, Weiye do not allow anyone to help me and wanted me to swim to the deeper part by myself... so i pushed, kicked, struggled and get myself there...hahaha...finally I reached there! ( still i got some help from Nicky and Nancy..cos we three are the best and brave non-swimmer that cannot swim but still want to swim there...hahaha.. WE MADE IT !!) The underwater world of course was much more beautiful than on the shore :  )  Luckily , Dai jie got a camera that can be taken in the water, so she had helped us to capture a lot of nice photos.

The sad part is that we didnt mangae to stay in Redang itself ..so next time shall go again and stay there...when is it ? I do not know..but I only know that the next time I go , I think I will choose to take a plane than coach.

DAY 3 & 4 : :
Again most of the time spent was on the coach as we are heading to KL. In between we stopped over at Kuantan to buy some local products. Supposedly  , there was only one of our friends wanted to buy salted fish ..but in the end...all of us were with a bag of local products...hehehe..no choice...sit on the coach too long..if didnt buy anything back..feel sorry for ourselves...hahahaha..

Once we reached KL, we wasted no time and go for shopping!!! The happiest stuff I bought for myself was 2 pair of slippers...cheap and good yo...hahahaha...

The stay in KL for me was always short and rushing...Hope that the next time I go KL is long enough for me to enjoy...

Overall , it was a fun trip. This trip I got to know better of the agents from other agencies. Usually in the office, hardly had a chance to speak to them , other than friends from my agency and only get to know them through their names. This time round, we had laughter and chit chat along the whole journey so I feel much more closer with them and of cos also with Nicky and Weiye.

Thank you everyone for making this trip so fun and enjoyable ! =) 

Looking forward for the next trip , be it is with my own agency or with other agencies . But I do wish for one that is from our very own OWY Team as it had been long since we go for tour as a group!

KRABI shall be the next destination ! =)

Stress and Support

The month of June is a month that the "lion" is chasing after me. I was very stress and I choose this path rather than give it up or the back door that I had which may be a easier path for me.Gastric pain and headache are with me almost every day. Medicine is not the weapon that I used for these two enemies. Music is my weapon that helped me to conquer them. :)

When I choose to fight the "lion", I faced lot of obstacles in my way. I do have the thought of giving up, but based on result, I do not want to give up. Over these weeks, I do appreciate one friend that always supporting me along the way when I was down. Of course, there are also a few friends along the way...

The support from them is good enough for me to hang on, hold on and fight on!!. Time is running short for me and I am still facing obstacles. I have yet to win the "lion", but I am still fighting with "it"...

Please bless me with the luck and energy to win the "lion" and create miracle for myself.

Cindy Tan, MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!

爱

爱到底是什么?

有的可以为爱放弃一切. 有的不顾一切只为了得到爱。

有的可以天长地久, 有的也只是过客。

有的获得大家的祝福，有的获得大家的白眼。

何时对,何时错? 有时也说不上来。

台湾人常用劈腿来形容一脚踏两船。

你，因对方劈腿而失去你的爱,不要难过.因为这个人不值得爱!!!!

你，如果是那个劈腿的对像而得到了爱,也不要太高兴, 因为劈过一次,就有机会劈第二或更多次.



爱情很奇妙。很多人认为它可以让你幸福和快乐， 同时也可以 让你悲哀和心痛。
其实，真真可以让你幸福也好，快乐也好，悲哀也好，心痛也好。。。只有一个人。。。。
那就是你自己！！

没人能控制你， 除非你允许他那么做。

没人可以伤害倒你，除非你允许。就因这样，有些人很快从悲哀走出来,因为她不想再允许他伤害到她自己。有时失恋的挫折让人变更成熟和勇敢。

同样的是你选择伤害別人, 没人可以逼你。

请切记，一切的一切是你 自己做的选择，怨不了別人。重点是要为自己所作的一切负责。

天下无不散的宴席

In life , we always heard of this Chinese saying "天下无不散的宴席".

But when it really happen to you, how would you actually feel?

Last Sunday , it was the April Tenrikyo Monthly Service. Things were as usual but when the Principal announced that there were be two sensei going back to Japan this August ( Morimoto Sensei and Kawabata Sensei), suddenly feel very sad about it. Although every year we will be expecting old sensei leaving and new sensei coming but when the date is drawing nearer, the feeling is very different.

This time round , is even more sad . :( These two sensei were close to us, especially Kawabata Sensei. He brought a lot of "pop" stuff to the events that we had traditionally.  The most unforgettable event would be the year end party because we got the "Tenrikyo Got Talent 2009" !! This was the most enjoyable event we ever had and of cos there is another one.............hehehehe..Like I mentioned before, I really feel that I had choose the right timing to come back and study and Level 4, if not I would had missed out a lot of fun and laughter ! No regrets !! :)

No matter what I do wish these two sensei all the very best when they are back in Japan and continuing to bring joy and love wherever they go.  At present now, we shall treasure the precious moments that we have with them before they go back to Japan.

Next event to look forward will be Hinokishin Day. 

Jya mata.

Family Trip & Run Round Singapore 2010

Just back from a family trip from Genting Highlands, although it wasn't the first time that we went there but it had been 2 years plus since we went out together as a family.

This trip we seem to be very busy. First time going to the Chin Swee Temple to have vegeterian food and walked round the temple...it was quite big but too bad it rained and I didn't have the chance to visit the whole temple..残念ですね。。

The most exciting part was to go to the Genting Strawberry Farm. I like strawberry a lot but I had never seen how strawberry plant looks like..seem like a "mountain tortoise" ..hahaha.. but is really a cooling place to grow the strawberry =)

Straight after I came back from Genting, I did not sleep and went straight for the Run Round Singapore 2010. This is the first time on duty for such an event. I was really impressed by those runners that they actually finished the whole 218km within 36 hrs without sleep. I was only on duty for 18 hrs..i almost maxed out...But it was really fun..if next time , there is such an event, i will go for it again...

Next to look forward will be my REDANG TRIP in JUNE ! Yeah !

14th of every month (Korea)

Yesterday, Kawabata Sensei shared something interesting to us during the class. He was telling us about the culture in Japan during Valentines Day.

In the past, the girls were made chocolate for the guys that they were fancied for only.. But now, there is some changes, the girls will now give chocolates to almost all the guys they know...cheap and simple chocolate for male colleagues , brothers , guy friends etc.. hahaha..and for the one that they like, of cos will be either handmade or expensive and nicely wrapped chocolate.

Then on 14th of March- White Day, those guys whom did receive chocolate from the girls will need to return a gift. In the past, is only candy or marshmallow, but now there is more range like accessories, handbags etc. But i believe for the girls that they are not fancy for, should be only candy or marshmallow..and whereas for those girls that they fancy for should be more expensive gifts. Another way of expression their heart to the girl.

But The most interesting part is when he shared that in Korea, 14th of every month is special days for either those madly, deeply in love or for those poor singles...

January 14th "Diary Day"★
To symbolize the beginning of a new year, couples exchange yearly planners in which they mark their plans, anniversaries, birthdays and other important dates.

February 14th "Valentine's Day" ★★★★★
If a woman wants to confess her love for a man, or express her feelings for him, this is the day to give that special someone some chocolate. The streets of Korea begin to line itself with chocolate-filled lace baskets about a week prior to Valentine's Day. This day particularly makes a large profit in department stores, hotels, chocolate stores, bakeries, jewelry stores, and doll stores

March 14th "White Day" ★★★★★
This special day is in correspondence to Valentine's Day. On White Day, it is the men's turn to confess and express his love and affection for that special someone by giving her candies and gifts. The customary gifts on White Day are candy, not chocolate, jewelry, flowers, or dolls. Many men also highlight this day with romantic dinners and events. If one should forget this day and offer nothing to his significant other, he may not hear the end of it for a while

April 14th "Black Day" ★★★★
Black Day is a day for singles.
After the two romantic love-filled months, lonely singles surely are not in the best of moods. Therefore, Black Day is designated especially for singles. To console each other for enduring these past two months being single, people who are single will get together on this special day to eat Jjajangmyeon, black noodles.
Many people will also dress in all black, from head to toe including black accessories and black nail polish. Hence, the name "Black Day." Their sense of camaraderie will be stronger on this day as they declare "No to couples, and yes to singles!" but there are a few singles that find a suitable mate

May 14th "Rose Day" ★
On this day, couples exchange roses

June 14th "Kiss Day" ★
Kiss everyone you meet on this day

July 14th "Silver Day" ★
On this day, people exchange silver accessories

August 14th "Green Day" ★
On this day, couples seek nature and relax while singles drink Soju to drown their loneliness

September 14th "Photo Day" ★
On this day, take a picture together with your significant other in a romantic place and put it in a special place to look at.

October 14th "Wine Day" ★
On this day, enjoy wine with someone special.

November 14th "Movie Day" ★
On this day, couples go to watch a movie at the cinema.

December 14th "Hug Day" ★
On this day, couples hug each other in the winter to chase away the cold

Personally, I do like the HUG DAY cos Dec is winter ..cold cold and with the hug of ur lover , it will sure warm you up..hehehe..but now ..no lover so i think i need to hug all my teddy bears..........

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is coming....

This year don't know why I do feel stress in my work ..I started to care about whether do I have sales or not..unlike the past, during this period of time , I just relax one concern. I really believe that this is a lucrative business to be in but how come I always seem to stuck in the rat race..( what am i pretending not to know) hehehe..

neverthless this year there is a lot of external pressure...everyone is stressing one another...maybe is a good motivation afterall..

Tiger year coming , of cos there is new goal for myself too. Whatever it is, I just want to be different this year. This year got too many wish list to fulfill....before my wish list can be fulfill..there is one more important thing I need to do 1st.....Ganbatte !!!

Top 10
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1) Laptop
2) Japanese Electronic Dictionary
3) Handphone
4) White Frame sunglass
5) Yukata
6) Japan trip
7) Tote bag
8) Accessories
9) Change my whole wardrode clothing
10) Facial package

Earn lots of money then to fulfill everything !!!!!