First time we had fish for dinner at home. Butter Onion Fish

Going to church is a happy occassion which explain the broad smiles.

Lots of food to 'ta pao'

One of the most amazing guys I have known in UK. Certainly he is one that goes by action speaks louder than words. A man of few words but big actions!

While the others were debating we took the time to take pictures =) Discussion was too heated for us to join in anyway.

The two Malaysian gals - Mary and Yu Ling in the midst of the discussion

Others had a much tamer discussion

Nicole. The gal with BIG LOVELY SMILES and she brought chocolates that she got from her colleagues and shared it with us. How sweet :)

Great Chocolates!

Before they were all done into our stomachs (Can you believe it the amount of Chocolates in the box exactly the number of those who were there. So....=) )

First time we had FRIED Rice usually normal rice or 'yao fan' ><

He wants to make funny faces. Loves spiderman and surprisingly he actually likes reading.

He hardly spoke when I first came only make sounds which I could hardly comprehend. Either he has improve tremendously or I have learned to understand what he is saying.

Ben Ben and Jo Jo (Just the two of them can keep you occupied) They are really quite smart. Brilliant kids! Going to so miss the children here =)

The group that was there at the Farewell Party

The TARC Farewell Party in Church a few weeks back

Yup and the apples are sweet alright =) No preservatives!

4 Apples for the me and my housemates (So sweet of Annie)

Tomatoes

Wild Apples

Raspberries

Apple Trees

Annie

View from Endcliffe Park

Now that I am done with all my assignments and phase test is down to finals. Another 2 more weeks and I will be in Paris on one of the Biggest and Craziest thing I have ever done. The feeling : No feelings just yet a bit worried though but anyways who wouldn't?

Its been 2 weeks of going all out at the gym. Made some good friends at Salasacise. (Its a bit body jam + Athletic Aerobics) After a month plus of not going to go to the gym its now or never. Right now I am in the mood of doing everything I came here for. THE EXPERIENCE!

Could not get anyone to come along with me on the Park Run thats why I never even go but well guess what I told myself I will have to do it today and YES I DID! =) I met a really good auntie she invited me to her place for tea but I don't take tea so well visited her house and her garden. Got fresh green apples right from her garden. First time seeing apple trees. =) She has wild apples too. Didn't try them though since they were not ripe. She gave me raspberries and also blackberries out from her garden. So guess waking up today and dragging my butt to an hours walk was well worth it. She took me sight seeing to the charity shops and told me about steel.

About the run well I am really out of shape. A 35minits for 5km is far behind everyone else there. :( I was only in my first round and so many of them was in their second round. Amazing they finish in 18minits. Half my time. Don't think I will be running in cold weather again. Have to catch my breathe and its difficult when its cold but an experience.

Going to really miss the gym though. Reason number 1 of going to the gym : Meet cute guys =) Oh yes you do! ><>

I just love video conferencing moments. Its because those are the times I get to go really crazy and my family is close-by. Of course this means giving room to nonsense as well. :P If you ever wonder how come I am so crazy haahaa it runs in the family.... Anyway I came across this on the FES prayer newsletter and I must say I am all out for it. National Conference 2010. Something I have always wanted to go ever since I heard about it when I was in form 5 because my mum herself has been for it. (No fair!) So, although I am suppose to start work I will make all attempts to go for this one. [Mum, I can go right? :p]

I WANT TO GO!!! I will be back in Malaysia by then =)

Miss camps so much....

Be in for a treat this kinda pictures you hardly get to see around.... usually behind the scenes.. =)

if you have RUN!!

Haahaaa told you to run....

Pyjamas Party!!!

Am I crazy or happy??

JUST LOVE THEM BOTH!!! =)

Poor thing stuck in Malaysia.... Hot!

Random pictures..

First encounter of an alien that wear specs

Communicating with alien from outer-space

The master mind who discovered this function and has been irritating me with the functions is not in the picture is non other than .....

honestly he is really smart able to find the function before the rest manage to do it. =)

Soon.... sooon... I will be back and be part of the whackyness. :P

I am suppose to be starting on my reflective writing but I can't seem to be able to do it. Whats makes it different from wrting a blog? Is it because its not a blog? There are two things in this, one, I can be very descriptive and long winded and that is something definitely a no no for reflective wrting and two, totally not talking on things that related at all.

Argh.... why can't my little brain work when it needs to?

Well, I do hope to be able to finish that as soon as possible and enjoy a few days before finals.

I have been pretty crazy lately. I went for 3 gym classes yesterday went for Pilates which I felt so odd doing everything because I was the only one who doesn't know anything. Salsacise was quite fun. I think I must really consider taking a dance class =) (Hold that laughter of yours!) Its something I enjoy and well since I was at the class without anyone I know, I had a time of my life doing things which I know it won't come back and haunt me in the future. Would most likely go for the remaining classes while I am still here in UK, if only I taken enough courage to take it up much earlier I would probably be a master of it when I return home.

and yups still pretty much in the sweating it all out (probably due to stress and the busyness - best way of getting your mind off everything) that I decided to go for two cardio and strengthening class today. Usually I only go for one because by the end of the class I can hardly feel my limbs but well sometimes you just do crazy stuff. =)

I can't wait for tomorrow to end. The end of group work in UK =) [quite(VERY) dislike it] Glad that by the end of next week all the assignments will all be over and I only need to concentrate on two more papers for finals and its sightseeing time!

Its really one of a kind. First because I have never gone so far by car with friends and next because I have never stayed at hostels and what lies ahead is unexpected. This trip sort of like prepares me on what is up ahead in Europe.

Initially I was just suppose to be hitch hiking on to someone's plan of Scotland turned out to be me planning the entire thing from food, booking hostels and even deciding where to go. How frustrating sometimes.... especially since if they have already a place in mind with which they want to go they would be oblivious about time and when things go wrong and we can't get to the places on time everyone stops at turn round to you.

Alright, if I were to go on about my feelings and emotions about people it will never end. Shall focus solely on the icing of the cake.

I shall first give a chronological order of our journey for my benefit so that I will remember in years to come.

- Take the car and also buy the necessary groceries such as mosquito repellent (lots of midge in Scotland), food to keep the drivers awake and our stomachs filled.

2am - Gather at Charlotte main gate

3am - Still stuck in Sheffield trying to find our way out. GPS brought us in circles or maybe its the guys unable to understand the GPS ;)

7am - Arrived at Newcastle Upon Tyne (Spent the day in Newcastle)

3pm - Arrived at Broadmeadows Youth Hostel (The Scottish Border) - First Hostel in the world (only can check in at 5pm had to ask a nearby farmhouse to allow us to use the washroom) - Really warm hospitality by the owner talked with some of those there. Some of them are from Glasgow.

The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas New Castle Upon Tyne

8am - Left for Edinburgh, stopped to take pictures along the way

10am - Reached Edinburgh went to Cameron Toll to buy more groceries and a little shopping. Walked to the City Center. Visited the International Food Festival, a glimpse of Edinburgh Festival, ate at a local bar for lunch the group tried haggis - Scotland's local favourite. Couldn't get out of Edinburgh with the GPS as most of the roads were blocked end up turning round in circles. (Conclusion : Use Street Map for goodness sake!!!)

10pm - After rushing to St. Andrews Tourist Hostel to meet the latest checked in time which the lady agreed to wait for an additional 15 min latest! Kitchen in the hostel was closed, no hot water as it is all turned off when the PIC goes home. When for a night walk around St Andrews. Bathe in icy cold water.

One the way to Edinburgh still at the Scottish Border

In Edinburgh

Edinburgh Festival

8am - Tour round St Andrew the beach

10am - Head towards Inverness

4pm - Arrived at Highlander Hostel (The worst hostel stay throughout the trip), sightsee Inverness during the day and also in the night - a guy which one of them thought was the same person from the hostel in Broadmeadows turn out to be a good chat. Gave us advice and shared stories.

St Andrew's Castle

Checking out a little history about the location

Public display of affections

St Andrew Church and Abbey

Inverness

Group picture without Kar Choon

The hostel we stayed in. Air beds!

9am - Checked out from the hostel in search of Dolphins

10am - Spotted Dolphins at Canary Point that was advice by the Dolphin and Seal Center at North Kessock.

1pm - Loch Ness booked the cruise - Met some Taiwanese on the cruise

3pm - Delayed because 2 min late to the cruise (thanks to the Bagpipes) end up sitting by the loch for another hour (Supposed to be 2pm). Played with the clear waters.

6pm -Arrived at Flora MacDonald Hostel in Isle of Skye (Fabulous Stay!) Bitten by midge although the view from the hostel is AMAZING as though your background is some picture frame. Peter the owner and his daughter gave some really group advice and tips =)

Canary Point where we spotted Dolphins

On the way to Isle of Skye

Best bathrooms and bed didn't want to leave early but long journey ahead to Fort Williams. Stopped along the way to take the really scenic view of Isle of Skye

11.30am - Arrived at Fort Williams town. Beautiful waterfront, bought myself a waterproof cum fleece jacket. Climbed Ben Nevis

8pm - Arrived at Roy Bridge Hotel and Grey Carried Lodge (Another beautiful stay except the beds rather soft) - Met some Chinese and Italian Nationals

Eileen Donan Castle

Views along the way to Fort Williams

waterfall at Ben Nevis

Pit Stop after two hours of walking in Ben Nevis

A very scenic Ben Nevis

This is what you will be doing if you travel on your own so practicing =)

8am - Head for Glasgow

1pm - Reached Glasgow had 2 hours to shop around and eat lunch. Was like amazing race running to meet car park time out. Can only park max two hours and it cost 4GBP. The most expensive car park and its not even shaded parking!

6pm - Arrived at Lake District. End up at a place where there is no lake. Thank God for brochures use them to find the attractions in Lake District

12am - Arrived in Sheffield (1am - Charlotte Court after sending everyone home)

Glasgow City

Chicken Pakora

At Lake District

The end of the adventures in Scotland