Archive for August, 2010

Thoughts

Read somewhere that you laugh many times more as a kid than as an adult. How sad! Guess I should stay a kid for as long as I can…. the time slot is closing quickly.. just look at Nic… he’s working now! Don’t play play ah..!!! The 2010 Australian Election resulted in almost a...
August 22nd, 2010 | Introspective | Read More

Budapest: Contradictions Aplenty

If the edifice of a city is a microcosm of the populous’ identity, then Hungarians [or those in Budapest] are a confused lot. Budapest is the epitome of a paradoxical message. On one hand, one could find half naked guys dashing down the streets on their skateboard. Telephone booths and lifts are...
August 15th, 2010 | Budapest, CoffeeTravels, Summer Session | Read More

Pork Burger @ Cristang, PJ.

The last time I paid a visit to the quiet Portuguese restaurant in 8th Avenue, PJ, I didn’t bring my camera along. It was one of our #teampork outings, see here for more. Anyway this time round, I decided to ask Pei Yi, Jessica, Ee Leen and Brian to join in for the Pork Burger quest! Cristang...
August 11th, 2010 | CoffeeTaste | Read More

Istanbul Day 3: Masters of Our Universe

The emerald blue sea roared as it collided with the stone barricades that were supposed to keep the civilization behind it safe. A fishy scent engulfed my senses as I inhaled the sea breeze. It was only half past ten in the morning, but the sun was unusually strong – forcing my cotton shirt to...
August 11th, 2010 | CoffeeTravels, Istanbul, Summer Session | Read More

Signed.

A brief update. A new phase of life will begin next Monday. Hopefully I am done with studies once and for all For starters, I really hope I am still able to update this little column of mine in Coffeestops, its been a bittersweet journey with all the authors with only lovely memories to be remembered....
August 10th, 2010 | Introspective | Read More

Istanbul: At Night

Its minarets pierced through the sky, standing gallantly against the silent night. A few birds circled those lonely sentinels unperturbed, knowing that once the sun rises, the Blue Mosque shall receive a throng of visitors whose footsteps and chatters would break the muted acoustics of the surroundings....
August 10th, 2010 | CoffeeTravels, Istanbul, Summer Session | Read More

Istanbul: Putting a Face to the Past

“It’s 32 degrees Celsius, just to let you know.” said Zhi Wei in a groggy tone that masked the excitement that he had. “Oh god,” I muttered under my breath. It has been 2 years since I last been under such warmth – the blazing heat from home seems so foreign to me...
August 9th, 2010 | CoffeeTravels, Istanbul, Summer Session | Read More

Tengok Ikan Paus (Whale Watching)

So it’s right smack in the middle of winter and guess who decided to hit the beach. Me… and a group of Malaysians and the ever i-don’t-care-if-its-freezing-cold-i-want-to-get-a-sun-tan locals. This time around, UQMSA (credits to the organisers, thank you ) organised a Whale Watching...
August 7th, 2010 | Outings | Read More

The 4th Malaysian Students Leaders Summit

So I’ve experienced the MSLS for the first time. I must say, that it was a totally enriching experience! Other than it being boring for a few sessions, the highlights of the event really made it worth attending. Then again, I wouldn’t be able to make comparisons as I missed the last MSLS,...
August 2nd, 2010 | Events | Read More