Place of interest: Celeste, Texas

Actually I've never been there, but I love writing stories and I randomly thought of writing a story where the setting was in Texas. I searched for small towns and found this!

I chose this place, because believe it or not, the main character in the story was also named Celeste!! So, i checked the internet and this was what I got.
 Celeste is a town just outside Dallas. I discovered that there was this really neat quilt shop there. I also obtained some pictures of the town. It was quite old but how should I know because I never visited that place anyway. Although given the chance I would really love to go there so that I could get more hands-on information.

(This is the quilt shop i was talking about, this picture is not mine and no copyright intended)

I've always loved writing stories. Sadly, none of them were ever published. I could never finish the stories I've started and also I lose the inspiration to write quite quickly. Now that I have finished my studies and all I have is time, I would really like to start writing again. So far, I've come up with a storyline and characters.

The place would definitely be in Texas, but I guess I have to change the name so that it wouldn't get me in trouble. However, the place would still be somewhat like Celeste. I'm not a real writer after all, I'm just someone who loves to write because it's what I love doing most.

Journey to Mount Kinabalu

On 27th - 28th October 2014, I went on this extreme, torturous and most wonderful adventure.
With a group of friends, we climbed Mount Kinabalu.
It started out fine, suddenly rain poured heavily until we reached "Laban Rata".
However, what people said were true, we should ignore the difficulties we are facing and instead admire the work of God.
The scenery's beauty was beyond words. It was simply gorgeous!!
It took us 6 hours plus to reach "Laban Rata" from the first checkpoint (Timpohon Gate).
The journey was 6km, but even 1km was more than enough for me. I could not believe how i could reach 6km. Praise be to God.

Upon reaching Laban Rata, we went to our rooms, dried ourselves, bathed and ate.
We slept around 7pm as we needed to wake up at 1 plus AM to begin our final challenge, climbing to the peak.

On the way to the peak, it was even more challenging and only God knows how many times i wanted to give up, but i was already half way there, so, like it or not, i had to continue on my journey.

At around 6am, we reached 8km. Then we continued to 8.5km, going towards the peak.

Halfway through the peak(already reached 8.5km by then), I stopped, and i told God, "Okay, this is as far as I could go". Another reason was that when i was trying to go up, many people were coming down, so i couldn't continue to go up (I think this is a sort of self-pity feeling) But, since I was already up at the mountain, I was given the coloured certificate, thank you Lord. :) Perhaps, if given another chance, THAT time i would try to reach the peak.

(My friend and I outside Laban rata, the rain just stopped)

(Drinking hot coffee Laban Rata before going off to sleep)

(finally reached 8km)

(The peak, still dark at the time)

(I would never forget this peak, known as "The ugly sister peak" amazing sunrise)

(Identifying the peak through RM100)

(Halfway through, my Sarawak flag mission accomplished)

(On the way down already, amazing scenery, the fog just came in like that, creepy yet magical)

(The fog coming in fast, so most of us started our journey back to Laban Rata)

(Final picture of the peak before going down to Laban Rata, the sun was up by then, heavenly view)

Trips to the Islands

After being in Sabah for almost 5 years, finally had the chance to visit the small islands beside it. Although there were obstacles, such as the unpredictable weather, but God is good, when we arrived at the island, the rain stopped and we all had a GREAT time.. After we came back to the mainland, the rain poured like what!!
The water was soooo blue and beautiful.. :) I would never forget those moments...
Being able to go there really made me praise God all the more. It has been hectic for a few months now and this trip was a real good getaway for me to refresh my heart mind and soul....

(on the way to Manukan Island, rough ride as there was slight rain)

(Arrived at Manukan Island, it's beauty was enchanting, how wonderful is God's creation)

(At Sapi Island, thank God the weather improved for the better, had a fun time snorkeling and taking pictures) ignore the mismatch of t-shirt and skirt.. = ='' 

(Memorable picture.. Two silly ladies searching for fishes) 

Well, finally my dream of going to the islands is achieved, thanks to good friends. Thank you Lord for everything, the good weather and everything went on smoothly... 

KL solo trip part 3 My stay there

Hi again, hope this time's entry can allow me to post more pictures. Even though everything is over i really miss the moment i was in KL, there were actually alot of places i still want to visit. Below are some pictures of places i've visited during my short stay there. Really hope to visit there again sometimes..:)

 (Inside Petronas Twin tower, pretty view)

 (Went to Petrosains, quite interesting but not my type)

 (Love it here, peace and quiet, sipping iced lemon tea, observing people, and writing my journal)

 (At Pavilion, first time in Dome, expensive food, wouldnt suggest if u r still a student, like me, i was so broke afterwards)

 (The Pavilion sign, beautiful mall, but no different than what we have in Kuching too)

(My late lunch, expensive but very nice and a lot of food too!! Fish and chips RM28, iced lemon tea RM11, phew, i felt so rich at that time,but suffering the consequences now hahah)

The only thing i didn't dare to do is to explore, one thing is due to time constraint and the other is afraid of getting lost and not being able to get out really scared the hell out of me. But in the end i still did some walking around but made sure i know where my exit  was. Then everything was fine. But i find the people there was quite funny. I went to Petrosains alone, then i bought my ticket, "How many person please?" then i replied  "One, " "One???" troll face.. Hahah, i guess it's because im a female, and its really rare for girls to go out alone. Well, i beat that stereotype and i really hope to have another chance to go out again like this sometimes. My future plan is going to Legoland, well hope that goes well. As for concerts, i have so many plans.but i will keep it in my heart because the Lord says, we can plan all we want, but God makes the decision for us. and i owe my whole life to Him because of this trip. He really kept me safe and sound. :)

I have an exam at 2:30pm later so i guess i better get going now. All the best to those who is also having exams and may God bless us always. . 

KL solo trip part 2 BIG BANG ALIVE TOUR 2012

BIG BANG IN MALAYSIA!!!

I am crazy huh?? flying to somewhere i've never been to before, and alone too. But it was really worth the experience because one thing for sure i will be doing the same thing in the future. 

I arrived at the stadium early, but not early enough i guess, because the people there were like!!!! wow... 

My guess was they have been camping there. My place is quite near but yet far, all because i came a little late, it was sad because i paid so much, but at least i get to see their faces. :) 

I love them all soooooooooooooo much!! I like T.O.P the most but at the concert, all of them looked so handsome and their personality really attracted me.. so cute and i really had the best fun i could have for the whole year!!!! There are alot of pictures i took but its so long to upload it. And i have exam tomorrow so maybe another time. God bless and goodnight!! :)

KL solo trip part 1 getting there

Getting there ...

Hahaha, finally its done. My misson. Before this it was a secret but now since its over i want to share my experience. Yup, I went to Kuala Lumpur on the 27th - 28th October 2012. Alone. Wow, big word huh?? But its true. So, on the morning of 27th, i went to the airport with my friend's help. I was so hungry and decided to eat breakfast, but suddenly i realised that i was late and my flight was ready for boarding. Luckily i didn't have any luggage so i quickly checked in. Once in the plane, i had to order food, because i was near gastric. After eating i felt so much better. But the great thing about this trip is this. Before the plane took off, i decided to read a verse to calm myself. I opened my devotional book, i started to look up something meaningful, then i saw "God's presense". So i just turned the page, what i saw still shocked me till today and maybe for the rest of my life. The title was "Flying solo". Exactly what i was doing. Solo, so I felt so comforted because the reading said that our Lord is with us so whom shall we fear and we certainly shouldn't fear being alone because we aren't. I was so happy and during the whole  plan trip, about 2 hours plus, i prayed that my whole trip was going to be fine. I slept for a while and when i arrived there i was starting to get butterflies in my stomach because i really didn't know where to begin. All i know was to call the taxi company and pray for some negotiation skills. Luckily, none of that was needed. The Lord really led people in the right timing. The taxi driver that was to send me to my hotel was the one who will be sending me to the stadium, Oh, i forgot to tell my purpose of coming to KL, it was to attend Big Bang's concert. :)

(While in the plane, eating and drinking to my heart's content)

(Like a 'sakai' because it's the first time i've ever landed feet on KL) 

(Some of the signboards i took along the way)

Well then, continue with my story, when i arrived at my hotel, everything settled smoothly and i decided to visit Petronas Twin tower. really i was amazed to see everything, the street was so busy and honestly, i prefer Sarawak and Sabah. I love peace, not the hectic and stress environment. (So thank goodness im not staying there permanently). Anyway, i asked the uncle to send me there and i spend about 2 hours walking around and taking pictures for memories. 

 (with the help of someone, took my picture with the twin towers :D )

Well, later i entered there and did some shopping, well, bought something for my sisters, then visited the Petrosains, interesting but science just isn't my thing, so to me its quite boring. Later rushed to have my late lunch at Pavilion, before going to the concert. Had so much fun exploring, if given more time, i would have went to other shopping malls as well. but i only can see them from outside, like Fahrenheit 88.. 

Anyway, went back to the hotel, took a quick shower, got ready and headed to Stadium Merdeka!!