Have you ever been to the dead end and not knowing what to do? Don't know where you're heading, what you've done, where to go, who you are???
What would you do then?
Sometimes when you thought you have everybody around you....you don't.....
when you thought you can do it, you can't....
when things are dark, you look for a silver lining....
but it just gets darker and darker.....the door is closing and there is no air left to breathe in.....
you're suffocating and you wish you could just let it out....but you can't.....
when you're seeking for a path to move on, the path comes to an end...
you take another and it's also a dead end....
one after another....dead ends....dead ends....
would you continue looking?
when everything you once thought was beautiful just turned ugly...what would you do???
What would you do???
Wednesday 26 September 2007
Wednesday 19 September 2007
Money plant
This money plant was taken by Uncle Ban, the uncle i have been putting up with thru out my visit to Sydney. Apparently, he's into photography as well. He saw my camera and gave it a test by taking this pic. Quite a good composition dun u reckon?
After that, we took his camera out and started to take some pics...hahaha...must have triggered his impulse...
The Rocks
This place is so colonial....practically all shops, buildings are built with stones or rocks. The name speaks for all. I was lucky to get there on a Sunday as they have this craft market open only during the weekends.
It was Sunday and i was suppose to go for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb but my dear Andrew was too lazy to spend so many hours up there. Therefore, he took me to The Rocks and Bondi Beach. I had a great time with him though. The Rocks is an interesting place. Felt like i was in another country...perhaps in Venice or something....
Bondi Beach was a little disappointing though. I was expecting a little more after being to Manly. I didn't take any pics at the Bondi Beach. Haha..too disappointed i reckon. Anyway, when i reached Bondi, i was like "Is that it?" And Andrew was like...ok...now he feels even worse for not going to the climb with me. He was apologizing and trying to make it up to me for not going for the climb but i was trying to convince him that it was alright as i can do it alone the next day. No biggies about it. I wasn't trying to make him feel bad in any way but he felt it.
It wasn't that bad once we got off the bus and walked along the beach. We wanted to have dinner there before returning but mom was alone. So we decided to go back and feeling bad, Andrew planned to give mom and i a treat to a good restaurant. He was trying to think of a good place to bring us to make it up to me. Again and again, i keep telling him that it is ok....
Oh well, somebody wants to give me a treat...i shouldn't be complaining right???
In the end, we had dinner with my granduncle and grandaunt, uncle and my neighbour's sister. Neighbour back in my Penang house. The sister stays here and that was the first time meeting her and she was so nice to bring all of us out to dinner.
Anyway, quite a day for us and again....thank you Andrew for being the tour guide and taking the time to entertain me...and not forgetting trying to make it up to me...hahahaha...hilarious...
View of the Opera House from The Rocks...Better view dun ya reckon???
I forgot what building is this...at Circular Quay
Welcome to The Rocks...
The Structure of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from below...
I love my Shadow...all rocky...
The craft market...i didn't buy anything....cos....well, i normally dun shop with people who i know doesn't enjoy shopping and here i meant Andrew...Haha....He once told me that he doesn't mind being the tour guide and all but dun ever invite him to go shopping. He hates it and he is still wondering how a girl can shop for hours...
I just find this interesting...they are made of paper and u can just assemble them easily and by urself..
Colonial right???
my fav view...so abstract
It was Sunday and i was suppose to go for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb but my dear Andrew was too lazy to spend so many hours up there. Therefore, he took me to The Rocks and Bondi Beach. I had a great time with him though. The Rocks is an interesting place. Felt like i was in another country...perhaps in Venice or something....
Bondi Beach was a little disappointing though. I was expecting a little more after being to Manly. I didn't take any pics at the Bondi Beach. Haha..too disappointed i reckon. Anyway, when i reached Bondi, i was like "Is that it?" And Andrew was like...ok...now he feels even worse for not going to the climb with me. He was apologizing and trying to make it up to me for not going for the climb but i was trying to convince him that it was alright as i can do it alone the next day. No biggies about it. I wasn't trying to make him feel bad in any way but he felt it.
It wasn't that bad once we got off the bus and walked along the beach. We wanted to have dinner there before returning but mom was alone. So we decided to go back and feeling bad, Andrew planned to give mom and i a treat to a good restaurant. He was trying to think of a good place to bring us to make it up to me. Again and again, i keep telling him that it is ok....
Oh well, somebody wants to give me a treat...i shouldn't be complaining right???
In the end, we had dinner with my granduncle and grandaunt, uncle and my neighbour's sister. Neighbour back in my Penang house. The sister stays here and that was the first time meeting her and she was so nice to bring all of us out to dinner.
Anyway, quite a day for us and again....thank you Andrew for being the tour guide and taking the time to entertain me...and not forgetting trying to make it up to me...hahahaha...hilarious...
View of the Opera House from The Rocks...Better view dun ya reckon???
I forgot what building is this...at Circular Quay
Welcome to The Rocks...
The Structure of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from below...
I love my Shadow...all rocky...
The craft market...i didn't buy anything....cos....well, i normally dun shop with people who i know doesn't enjoy shopping and here i meant Andrew...Haha....He once told me that he doesn't mind being the tour guide and all but dun ever invite him to go shopping. He hates it and he is still wondering how a girl can shop for hours...
I just find this interesting...they are made of paper and u can just assemble them easily and by urself..
Colonial right???
my fav view...so abstract
Sydney Opera House
Hmm...certainly a piece of art...the best architecture in Sydney. Mom just sat at the steps while i was being the hunter hunting for pictures....
Taken by Andrew and i have to say this is the only pic of me throughout my Sydney trip. I didn't take any pics of myself as there were nobody to take good pictures....Except myself of course so i ended up taking pics of everyone and everything but myself. Not bad a pic taken by Andrew but mom closed her eyes. Damn....She sat there the whole time i explored the opera house. She was too lazy to move an inch so the pic is a bit odd. Hahaa...and i reckon the photographer aint that good either. Hahahahahaaaaa...
Upclose....
Taken by Andrew and i have to say this is the only pic of me throughout my Sydney trip. I didn't take any pics of myself as there were nobody to take good pictures....Except myself of course so i ended up taking pics of everyone and everything but myself. Not bad a pic taken by Andrew but mom closed her eyes. Damn....She sat there the whole time i explored the opera house. She was too lazy to move an inch so the pic is a bit odd. Hahaa...and i reckon the photographer aint that good either. Hahahahahaaaaa...
Upclose....
Manly, Sydney
It was Saturday, the 15th of September. My sis was telling how great Manly's seafood is and insist that i should go.
And so we did. It was an outing with mom, Andrew, Granduncle and myself. We took the ferry to Manly and i took some pics on the way there. I was practically out in the sun enjoying the view and sights of Sydney while mom, Andrew and granduncle just hid themselves inside the ferry. Sad.
Then we got to Manly and my GREAT granduncle fell asleep. We couldn't find him in the ferry so thought he had actually gone out. Searched high and low outside and still no sight of him. Apparently he fell asleep in the ferry and nobody woke him up. I called him like more than 20times and no answer. How great that was. Finally he woke up and called Andrew. He's now on the way back to Sydney and coming back again. That'll take him like at least an hour.
Mom and Andrew were hungry so we ended up walking around Manly looking for good seafood. Finally settled for one and ordered take away. Had our SUPERB lunch at the beach and then had a little stroll along the beach....The 3 of us had a good chat and finally my granduncle arrived. Then it was his turn to have lunch while the 3 of us just sat there listening to him blabbering....
Afterwards, we walked a bit more and decided to head back to the city. Andrew had to get some cakes for his outing that night before all the shops close.
That night, we all had home cooked food. My grandaunt cooked dinner. Simple dishes but it's home cooked food. Always the best.
After dinner, we watched the Iron Chef and everybody went to bed early. I was dead tired....and so were everyone.
In the ferry on the way to Manly...the extraordinary Sydney Harbour Bridge....
The sight of the city from the ferry and Circular Quay
No idea...
Approaching Manly, i could see the seaworld but didn't go in...
That is Manly, Ladies and Gentlemen
And so we did. It was an outing with mom, Andrew, Granduncle and myself. We took the ferry to Manly and i took some pics on the way there. I was practically out in the sun enjoying the view and sights of Sydney while mom, Andrew and granduncle just hid themselves inside the ferry. Sad.
Then we got to Manly and my GREAT granduncle fell asleep. We couldn't find him in the ferry so thought he had actually gone out. Searched high and low outside and still no sight of him. Apparently he fell asleep in the ferry and nobody woke him up. I called him like more than 20times and no answer. How great that was. Finally he woke up and called Andrew. He's now on the way back to Sydney and coming back again. That'll take him like at least an hour.
Mom and Andrew were hungry so we ended up walking around Manly looking for good seafood. Finally settled for one and ordered take away. Had our SUPERB lunch at the beach and then had a little stroll along the beach....The 3 of us had a good chat and finally my granduncle arrived. Then it was his turn to have lunch while the 3 of us just sat there listening to him blabbering....
Afterwards, we walked a bit more and decided to head back to the city. Andrew had to get some cakes for his outing that night before all the shops close.
That night, we all had home cooked food. My grandaunt cooked dinner. Simple dishes but it's home cooked food. Always the best.
After dinner, we watched the Iron Chef and everybody went to bed early. I was dead tired....and so were everyone.
In the ferry on the way to Manly...the extraordinary Sydney Harbour Bridge....
The sight of the city from the ferry and Circular Quay
No idea...
Approaching Manly, i could see the seaworld but didn't go in...
That is Manly, Ladies and Gentlemen
Check it out guys...CHICKS~!!!....I didn't deliberately take the pic of the chicks ok? Was just trying to take a pic of the beach and the view...
My mom thought i was trying to take pics the sexy bikini babes...Oh mom...i am no les....
My mom thought i was trying to take pics the sexy bikini babes...Oh mom...i am no les....
Back to Melbourne
I am back in Melbourne and couldn't feel more lonely. After having my mom here for 2 weeks and then to Sydney for almost a week, being back here feels so lonely and quiet. I am starting to feel homesick again. Today is my chinese birthday - 8th of the 8th month on the lunar calendar. Nice date huh? All the eights...
Newayz, i miss my mom, i miss dar, i miss yu myn....i miss home. I so want to move out and be with someone and not myself. I was telling Ben that i have not actually been on my own before without a relative or family around. I was in UTAR staying with my cousin bro. Then to LUCT, putting up at my sis's place. Therefore, this is pretty much my first time being on my own. Ben reckons i am spoilt. Oh well, i am not denying it but being so far away from everyone makes me feel so homesick.
I can't believe my birthday is over, Sydney is over, it's back to the reality world again. Dreadful.
A lot of people asked me what i think about Sydney compared to Melbourne. And some said if you like Sydney, you'll hate Melbourne and vice versa.
Honestly, my first impression about Sydney wasn't that good. The roads are so much narrower, more confusing, life is more hectic and definitely not as homely as Melbourne. The city is very hilly...up and down, up and down. Reminds me a lot of the Princess Diaries movie - first one. Nevertheless, i am starting to actually like Sydney. It's a lot like KL but transportation in Sydney is so much better. More expensive than Melbourne though.
Sydney is actually very beautiful and it's a pity i didn't get to spend more time in Sydney for there is much more to explore and see. So much more to discover.
Melbourne has a lot more parks than Sydney, the town planning is much more organized and orderly compared to Sydney. Somehow Sydney is more er....natural....not planned. More spontaneous but can be very confusing. I have never thought of Australia to be a beautiful place but now, i have to take back my words. Spending it with some relatives definitely made it even more beautiful than ever.
Any fav place? Er...not really. I was most of the time in the city or somewhere near the city. I definitely do not know how the suburbs are like so no comments on that. I am sure it's not that bad either. I will definitely go back to Sydney again if i have the chance end of the year. This time...hopefully with my family again and Ben...
I miss home....
Newayz, i miss my mom, i miss dar, i miss yu myn....i miss home. I so want to move out and be with someone and not myself. I was telling Ben that i have not actually been on my own before without a relative or family around. I was in UTAR staying with my cousin bro. Then to LUCT, putting up at my sis's place. Therefore, this is pretty much my first time being on my own. Ben reckons i am spoilt. Oh well, i am not denying it but being so far away from everyone makes me feel so homesick.
I can't believe my birthday is over, Sydney is over, it's back to the reality world again. Dreadful.
A lot of people asked me what i think about Sydney compared to Melbourne. And some said if you like Sydney, you'll hate Melbourne and vice versa.
Honestly, my first impression about Sydney wasn't that good. The roads are so much narrower, more confusing, life is more hectic and definitely not as homely as Melbourne. The city is very hilly...up and down, up and down. Reminds me a lot of the Princess Diaries movie - first one. Nevertheless, i am starting to actually like Sydney. It's a lot like KL but transportation in Sydney is so much better. More expensive than Melbourne though.
Sydney is actually very beautiful and it's a pity i didn't get to spend more time in Sydney for there is much more to explore and see. So much more to discover.
Melbourne has a lot more parks than Sydney, the town planning is much more organized and orderly compared to Sydney. Somehow Sydney is more er....natural....not planned. More spontaneous but can be very confusing. I have never thought of Australia to be a beautiful place but now, i have to take back my words. Spending it with some relatives definitely made it even more beautiful than ever.
Any fav place? Er...not really. I was most of the time in the city or somewhere near the city. I definitely do not know how the suburbs are like so no comments on that. I am sure it's not that bad either. I will definitely go back to Sydney again if i have the chance end of the year. This time...hopefully with my family again and Ben...
I miss home....
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
What can i say about this climb? It was the best adventure i have ever experienced in my life. It was worth every penny, every minute, every second, every effort and every moment. I have to admit i was a little nervous at the beginning and excited at the same time. I opted for the Twilight climb where we will witness the wonderful sight of sunset.
We were first led into this room where we have to take an alcohol breath test...then fill up this form bla bla bla...
Then proceed to the next zone where we have to start introducing ourselves...there were 3 koreans, parents and daughter....4 Scottish...the parents, daughter and the bf....one girl from UK, Polly and a german couple...And of course me...all international climbers...
We were then given our first layer of outfit and an extra pants in case it rains...Then we were taught to put on all the gears including beanies, gloves, hanky....raincoat, fleece jacket...torch....radio, headset....etc....on this belt...and after having everything, the belt was freaking heavy....I was wondering how on earth we're gonna climb with all these extra weight...
Then we had a little practice on some steps....then we set up the radio channels and we were right....We were led by two pro climbers, Shane and Ed.
We walked thru some structures first....then finally came to the pylon steps and there we go.....slowly climbing up....and thru out the whole journey, the stairs were the scariest part but still alright. We then went all the way up to the bridge and off we start....
When i was up there, i didn't feel scared of i was 134m above sea level. The climb was easy, the steps were low...i mean the rise of the steps...it was very safe. It was very windy thru out the whole climb. It wasn't tiring at all. For those who are afraid of heights, believe me...you wont feel a thing when u're up there. It was just breathtaking...you will forget about everything and just enjoy the view. The sunset was really beautiful. I have never seen such a sight before. The horizon, the blue mountains, the opera house, SYDNEY....It was just indescribable....
Soon, we reached the summit and there were 4 photo stops in total. We took a group pic at the summit. It was really nice and fun...by the time we were coming down, it was getting dark and it rained. So we put on our raincoats and switched on our lights. Like some miners or something. hahaha....
Then finally it was over. I would really encourage everyone to go there if they were to visit Sydney. It's really beautiful....
First photo stop...it was still quite bright....Sydney Opera House..
This was the 3rd photo stop after the Group photo at the summit....
The last photo stop where we actually took 2 different views....it was dark then...and starting to rain...
3rd Photo stop....with Polly...from UK
2nd photo stop...Group Photo...at the summit
Hip hip...HOORAY~!!!....Oh Yeah!!!
I got this complimentary in photo form....
We were first led into this room where we have to take an alcohol breath test...then fill up this form bla bla bla...
Then proceed to the next zone where we have to start introducing ourselves...there were 3 koreans, parents and daughter....4 Scottish...the parents, daughter and the bf....one girl from UK, Polly and a german couple...And of course me...all international climbers...
We were then given our first layer of outfit and an extra pants in case it rains...Then we were taught to put on all the gears including beanies, gloves, hanky....raincoat, fleece jacket...torch....radio, headset....etc....on this belt...and after having everything, the belt was freaking heavy....I was wondering how on earth we're gonna climb with all these extra weight...
Then we had a little practice on some steps....then we set up the radio channels and we were right....We were led by two pro climbers, Shane and Ed.
We walked thru some structures first....then finally came to the pylon steps and there we go.....slowly climbing up....and thru out the whole journey, the stairs were the scariest part but still alright. We then went all the way up to the bridge and off we start....
When i was up there, i didn't feel scared of i was 134m above sea level. The climb was easy, the steps were low...i mean the rise of the steps...it was very safe. It was very windy thru out the whole climb. It wasn't tiring at all. For those who are afraid of heights, believe me...you wont feel a thing when u're up there. It was just breathtaking...you will forget about everything and just enjoy the view. The sunset was really beautiful. I have never seen such a sight before. The horizon, the blue mountains, the opera house, SYDNEY....It was just indescribable....
Soon, we reached the summit and there were 4 photo stops in total. We took a group pic at the summit. It was really nice and fun...by the time we were coming down, it was getting dark and it rained. So we put on our raincoats and switched on our lights. Like some miners or something. hahaha....
Then finally it was over. I would really encourage everyone to go there if they were to visit Sydney. It's really beautiful....
First photo stop...it was still quite bright....Sydney Opera House..
This was the 3rd photo stop after the Group photo at the summit....
The last photo stop where we actually took 2 different views....it was dark then...and starting to rain...
3rd Photo stop....with Polly...from UK
2nd photo stop...Group Photo...at the summit
Hip hip...HOORAY~!!!....Oh Yeah!!!
I got this complimentary in photo form....
And of course after the climb we actually got a certificate for it....and a lot of famous artists have actually completed the climb as well eg: Will Smith, Jodie Foster, Prince Harry, Pierce Brosnanm Brendan Fraser....etc...
Definitely a climb of my life....
Definitely a climb of my life....
Phillip Island
Now, back to Melbourne with my mom. Phillip Island was the second tour that i took my mom during her visit to Melbourne. We went to some wildlife park and mom hate it with a passion. She just finds all these farms animals filthy. I was enjoying myself but it's the total opposite for her.
Oh yeah, she got sick during her visit to Melbourne due to the weather change i reckon. She said it was really cold but honestly, it wasn't as bad as the mid of winter. Therefore, she's a little snappy and moody....
Of course this is my first time being up close and personal with the kangaroos. I was rather excited. I practically ran to them. Haha.
Oh well....here are more pics....
Mooo....fone???
Mom was disgusted by this lady who actually let the baby moos suck her hands...
Wombat...
Haha..the hoppers...
She was standing further than this earlier...
Yum Yum...
Playing dead???
I was so eager to touch them....each and every one of them...
"Quack Quack!"
Mandarin??
Oh yes...we met 2 guys on this trip. Both of them are currently working in Sydney. This is Tommy, originally from Vietnam and the other guy is from China. Tommy was very friendly and nice. We had a little chat at the Penguin Parade.
Emu
Baa baa.....WHITE sheep...
Lining up??
Lazy fella
Mom asked me why i took a pic of his buttocks....
So cute....
hahaha...nothing better to do
just took it for fun
These few pics were a photo stop for us before going to the Penguin Parade...
Oh yeah, she got sick during her visit to Melbourne due to the weather change i reckon. She said it was really cold but honestly, it wasn't as bad as the mid of winter. Therefore, she's a little snappy and moody....
Of course this is my first time being up close and personal with the kangaroos. I was rather excited. I practically ran to them. Haha.
Oh well....here are more pics....
Mooo....fone???
Mom was disgusted by this lady who actually let the baby moos suck her hands...
Wombat...
Haha..the hoppers...
She was standing further than this earlier...
Yum Yum...
Playing dead???
I was so eager to touch them....each and every one of them...
"Quack Quack!"
Mandarin??
Oh yes...we met 2 guys on this trip. Both of them are currently working in Sydney. This is Tommy, originally from Vietnam and the other guy is from China. Tommy was very friendly and nice. We had a little chat at the Penguin Parade.
Emu
Baa baa.....WHITE sheep...
Lining up??
Lazy fella
Mom asked me why i took a pic of his buttocks....
So cute....
hahaha...nothing better to do
just took it for fun
These few pics were a photo stop for us before going to the Penguin Parade...
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