NUS-MU Games cum Singapore Trip

I just came back from Singapore 2 days ago. Went there for a intervarsity games between NUS and MU dental students. This time, it was organized by NUS themselves. A 3 days, 2 nights event; with great accommodation, friendly matches, warm hospitality and lovely new friends! It was truly a trip to remember. My only complaint? The weather in Singapore is FREAKING HOT!!! It's even hotter than Malaysia!

8 hours ride in this Lower Bed Bunk of Kelas Superior Malam of KTM from Seremban to Singapore. RM39 one-way ticket.

Prince George's Park Residence (PGPR for short), is where we stayed. No matter how the NUS students try to convince us that this is one of their not-so-good hostels, we still think this place is awesome! Single rooms, hot shower, electronic door...what else can we ask somemore?? The more expensive ones even have en-suite toilets AND air-cond!!! My only wish is that MU's hostel can be built this way. PGPR is like a resort for students!


First stop: NUS Faculty of Dentistry of course! And may I say....this place is much more modern than MU's. Sigh....another thing to hope for....


Next stop: World's Biggest Ferris Wheel - Singapore Flyer!! It's 10 times bigger than Eye on Malaysia and of course, 10 times more worth it too. :P


Then it was Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth. Oh, before that was Orchard Road but I said I don't want to shop so insist on going to Suntec. Posing here with me is my hunky facilitator, David Lim. Damn! Singapore guys are all so fit and hunky which makes us, Malaysian feel so small.....Not to mention, they are tall too..... :/


Welcome dinner at Tambuah Mas, an Indonesian Restaurant. And later, a walk in beautiful Singapore night scene.


Day 2: Hunky NUS guys and hot NUS girls in action. The 3rd and 4th picture shows the best looking Dental guy and girl of NUS. *Do I hear screams from the girls? And guys....stop drooling!* Haha!!!


And here, doing what I do best......be the SUPPORTERS!!!!! Haha...and have I told you that Singapore weather is FREAKING HOT!!!??


Afternoon: Fun at Sentosa Island!


Also in Sentosa Island, we went to the Wax Museum in Images of Singapore. Seen here is a very rare posing of me. I've decided to do a little bit of acting according to situations. The 1st one was walking on burning, hot coal. Hence, the painful expression. 2nd, was to carry a heavy trishaw. Thus, the lifting-heavy-object face. Last one......My butt is quite big eh? LOL!!!!!
PS: My friends agreed to act with me. But alas! They end up with the boring, standard smile. *YAWN*


Trip to Sentosa ended off with a show entitled "Songs of the Sea". It was a brilliant showcase and use of water and laser! Truly a great entertainment. Highlight of the day!

Last day: Prize giving ceremony. It was a draw between NUS and MU. But the highlight was photo sessions, of course, with my group members and facilitators!!!! Introduced earlier was hunky David Lim. Now another facilitator, sexy Jacqueline Ong. And yes.........we are doing a kiss-kiss pose. XD

Just to top off the Singapore experience, we drank Newater! Made in Singapore; By Singaporean, For Singaporean and even FROM Singaporean!! Ewe.......anyway, there was neither shit/urine smell nor taste. Just chemically strong, clear water. I still prefer Malaysian water though. Haha!!!

All in all, this was a superb trip! Truly memorable indeed. Made quite a few friends. And will be looking forward for next year's one. Perfect time for Malaysian and Singaporean Dental students to bond.

31st INCOVAR Dhamma Camp

11th June 2009 marks my first Buddhist camp involvement. I have never join such camps before due to various reasons. First, I never liked camps cause I enjoy being pampered in my own air-conditioned bedroom with my personal bed and clear running water in my bathroom. Secondly, Buddhist camps are almost always conducted in Chinese language...so why bother going when I can't understand them??

Then, INCOVAR came. INCOVAR = INter COlleges and VARsities. In fact, it is the 31st INCOVAR Dhamma Camp...a little late, considering it is already the 31st one! But then again, I wouldn't have joined, or even get to know about it, if I was not introduced by my dental senior, Mei Fong. Btw, the minimum age to join this camp is 18 and he/she must be already enrolled in a college or university.

Being so idle at home during the holidays, I say "Why not?". I am a Buddhist myself but if you were to ask me anything related to the Buddha's teachings, I would have know nothing about them. And so, I packed my bags and left my comfort zone (Seremban lah..)

I headed to Subang Jaya Buddhist Association which is near Summit Shopping complex both excited and nervous the night before. Met up with my group members. Apparently, we were grouped beforehand and was asked to meet up in order to break the ice. So, we did. Amazingly, they were nice people. And knowing they too are such devoted Buddhists and going to the same camp, somehow or rather, you know you can trust them. And so, I was more confident in facing the camp the next morning. During and after that....it was all a history. (Psst! I know this is cliche. But memandangkan I am not a very good writer and I am a little bit lazy to describe what actually happened each day, so let's cut short and let the pictures do the telling!)

Amazing Race: INCOVAR style. We were given RM20 to go shop for 5 items in Summit.

And yes...Part of the challenge include acting for a commercial. How can I resist?? And so I was the main actor. :P Time was limited as we were only given a few hours to think and practise. My group ended up 2nd place. But I was being crowned as 'Best Actor' by fellow campmates and judges. *beams*

The judges of "INCOVAR Got Talent".

Another challenge! And apparently, blindfolds are very popular in INCOVAR. Almost every activity, we were blindfolded or involves the blindfold! ~ Even during meals! =.="

And this is how we have our meals. On the floor, in front of the Buddha and of course, vegetarian food. :) Before and after meals, 'Contemplation of Meal' is read. Right pic: ME reading meal contemplation. *smiles*

Dhamma talks. Just look at how eager and attentive the campers were. Theme for this camp: Karma.

Remember I told you that we went to Summit to do some shopping? Well, this is a session where we totally utilise our items. The challenge? Each team are given 2 eggs and a glass bottle. We are to build whatever structure that will protect them from breaking. 1st pic: My group's creation. Named: Sarnath's dumbell! 2nd pic: Sarnath's dumbell being thrown from 1 storey high building. 3rd pic: The damage! One egg cracked. But the other and the glass bottle survived! Better use of physics and engineering next time. ;)

Last night: IXP. A very special session which is the main event of the whole camp. It is when campers realise the whole teaching of Buddha by touching them deep down in their hearts. 1st pic: These are the troublemakers that made us do some blunders.


Surprise! Buddhist Association actually have their own choir group! This group is called D2Y. And they already have an album. Currently busy working on their 2nd one. PS: It's in English too.


Happy times with my group ~ Sarnath!


Picture with the whole campers and committee.


Few 'shiok-sendiri' pictures with my lovely senior, Mei Fong. And on the right, another fellow camper from UM, Ee Leen.


My souvenir from INCOVAR. A self portrait. Thanks INCOVAR!!!

~INCOVAR..........We Inspire.........~

Below is a short video clip of photos compilation during the 31st INCOVAR Dhamma Camp. It's really good. Enjoy it!


ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED TO JOIN THE NEXT IDC, DO INFORM ME! THE NEXT CAMP WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE, MYSELF! :D

Malacca Food Trip

Just a week ago, Lava, Aizad, Jason Peng and me decided to head down to Malacce for a makan trip (again). Haha! Good food are never boring and no matter how far, we'll hunt for it. Besides eating, we did stop at various attraction sites: A Famosa, Menara Taming Sari, Dataran Pahlawan, Stadhuys, etc. How can you miss all these in Malacca??? :D

Kudos to Lavania for the amazing photography skills.
Pictures to delight your eyes!!!!

LUNCH

~around Jonker walk and the Stadhuys

Chicken Rice Balls at Jonker Walk. Nothing special. Just rice in ball shape. The rice was more glutanious and sticky. Not bad...But I still think a normal plate of rice is more worth it. 30 cents for a ball. Chicken and other dishes ordered separately of course.

Famous Chendol from an Indian stall at Stadhuys. Simple and refreshing. Only RM 1.20 each for the normal chendol. And RM 1.50 for those with special stuff in it like Jagung, Kacang, Pulut, etc.

Durian Chendol from Jonker Walk. Aizad and I find it a bit too sweet. And don't expect real durian in it. it's mere durian flavouring that they used. And LOTS of gula Melaka.

DINNER

~went to Crystal Bay for a delightful and stomach bloating Ikan Bakar dinner! We (7 ppl) ate ALL these for only RM 160. That is like RM24 per person! We were so full that some even feel sick. LOL! Anyway, this is From Stall 3 at Crystal Bay.

Ikan Pari Bakar - Siakap was better. This was not very good. Should skip this next time.

Fried Sotong - everyone's favourite! Was crispy and was a llllllooooooottttt!

Ikan Siakap Bakar - FRESH! And reaaalllllyyyy gooood!

Buttered Prawn (Malay style) - more like prawns soaked in butter.

Kupang Masam-manis

Miscellaneous pictures

High jump at Eye on Malaysia

It's bloody sunny at Stadhuys

Me.....Ghostly White!!! :-O

And my Facebook profile picture. XD