Reminiscence

There are times that I still can't believe that I've been there. I guess it happened way too fast.




























I still get the shivers when I think of the breeze during the long walks to almost everywhere.




























And of course the buzzing city centre where frozen foods are always on the top of the shopping list.




























But somehow, I miss this the most. The kitchen, the pots and pans and the ting ting food.

Geez. I need a ticket now.

Jerejak

It was fitting that the trip made was on the 10-01-10. After all, its been 10 years since our graduation from the school. I haven't made a return to that school in five plus years. Shall do it one day.























Although its just a few of us. But its a milestone that we ought to celebrate. And hopefully by coming gatherings, there should be more of us.

I digress abit.

As for Jerejak, its my first time there. It's embarrassing because for 22 years as a Penangnite, I had never step foot on it. And its a shame that the government did not promote much of it or even make an effort to transform it into a much more delicate and exciting place. I saw at least a potential of Pulau Sentosa. In fact, I would be very glad if they can emulate half of Sentosa.
















Nonetheless, its a fine place to relax and a (almost) perfect getaway from the hectic life. They have a nice resort with, surprisingly, good food. Outdoor activities included archery, fire...sorry...flying fox, cycling, camping, ball games, (tedious) jungle trekking and wall-climbing. Not to forget paint-ball. Unfortunately and regrettably, no water activities.





















Wheee....

As mentioned, I was surprised that there was no, zero, zilch promotion of Pulau Jerejak as a tourist attraction for Penang. Unless I'm pretty ignorant and blind.

End word: Worth exploring if you want a getaway and to shred some flab.

Halo Ineptitude Bye Bye Creativity

When I first saw the action figures, I suspected somebody stole my imagination while I was a kid and now they are billionaires with a smirk on how they come across the inspiration to architect this out.
























Image via Kotaku.

Seriously I was a creative kid back then who watches too many war movies and played too many strategy games. So after the show/game, i will try to create my range of universal soldiers on pen and paper. And those eerily resemble these Halo action figures.

How times had changed. Now I am just a person who can't figure out how I walked straight into a wall and knocked myself out.

Of Gatherings and...Well, More Gatherings

So its 2010. Its 5 years since my graduation from high school and geez....10 years from primary school. You don't really feel the years until you think and remind and talk about it. That was done when all these gathering invitations come to you and after the Hello part, the next exclamation would most probably be: Oh gosh, its like 10 years already can you believe it?

Its always interesting to have these gatherings, gossiping updating each other about each other or others that could not make it.




















High school small gathering. Emphasizing the word "small"

I always liked the surprises. You know, something that starts with this expression: "You know what? All these years.....blah blah blah" then you will go like: "Holy cow. How come I did not know about this?!"

Catching up is a determination. I am crappy at that honestly. If not for all these occasional impromptu small gatherings, I would have lost lots of contacts.





















Group photo for primary school reunion. In bars.

Its even more exciting after I missed a few years of reunions. Filling the wide gaps. The very significant changes and the aforementioned surprises. What are you doing now? Where is he now? How come she chose that path, eh? etc etc. My personal favorite is of course....What?! She is married?!

I appreciate the peoples who dedicated their time in making these gatherings happen. And all the updates. Its not easy and I am totally lousy in doing all these. Thank you.

And oh, happy 2010. Till then.