Port Dickson

Friday, 8 September 2017

A day trip to Port Dickson & dessert at Kakigori

Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Hello Internet!!! Hope you all Malaysians have an enjoyable long weekend and a great Independence Day! MERDEKAAAA!!!

Myself, I went to an impromptu, day visit to Port Dickson just to unwind. I have been to Port Dickson as a child and recently to a resort for my company’s annual dinner but in the latter, we spent most of our time in the resort compound.

We started off early and headed to a random beach just for a bit of sightseeing. This beach we went is polluted, as notorious as other PD beaches.





 




Spot the crabs!!




Dirty water didn't stop me from wading my in the waters for an hour or so while exploring the length of the beach, we decided to have our lunch at Port Dickson Ostrich Farm.


We head straight to the cafeteria after buying the tickets as we were starving by then.



Chose the set of Ostrich’s steak, satay (Meat on stick) and omelet. It was my crazy idea to have everything ostrich ヾ(≧▽≦*)/ After all it's been yearsss since we tasted one! Of all, I like the latter best but totally hated the steak platter. The marinade tasted weird and the sides blend and weird. Satay was surprisingly good, sans fat unlike chicken satay.


Fun fact: apparently ostrich’s meat is a healthier option and even its egg contained lower amount of fat compare to chicken egg.




Gotta indulged in coconut juice after baking in the terrible heat. Weather's been ridiculous lately, ping pong-ing from super hot to rainy cold.. (✖╭╮✖)


Once our stomach were somewhat satisfied, we head to check around the farm to explore. From the canteen, we were first greeted with these feathery friends, some tiny gerbils,  seemingly well-fed kois and even snakes in glass displays.


Not too long later we spent some time in the mini bunny hutches and pet their fluffy coat. Even though they're quite dirty lolol


Crazy reaction hahahha


Next minute I befriended another ostrich.


 There is also a dogs' section. I have no idea what got me to even enter the place but when the dogs drew nearer, I freaked out like an idiot. While they were quite friendly, they still look menacing with their huge size. Never again, unless they’re small, docile, not so hyperactive sort.
 

Ben, being a dog lover had the time of his life playing with the dogs. Too bad the Cats’ corner was closed for renovation. Would have loved to spend time with the cats #CatsPerson

Big dude appeared super docile until he stood up and acted playful which meant I freaked out again. He's so huge on his paws, its scary!!!


We left afterwards to Tanjung Tuan, wanting to check out the lighthouse. Unfortunately because it was the public holiday, the place was close to visitors. What a bummer.




Instead, we decided to go for an impromptu hike over super sloppy heels and hundreds of staircases in the midst of the burning afternoon. Pretty leg workout, I joked.




Super steep woihh!


 
After what seems like eternity to me, but was in fact only 20 minutes of climbing and descending down the stairs (some taller than the length of my short limbs), we made it to the prettiest, cleanest beach in west coast of Malaysia.

I SWEAR this place has the clearest, bluest water in Negeri Sembilan or maybe west coast of Malaysia!!! Super breath-taking (on top of the whole hike lol)


 





That made all the effort worth it until it was time to head back WTHLOL. Anyways, we did stayed for a while to enjoy the scenery and seaside breeze.

The sun was too blaring to go for a dip unfortunately. Only a handful of sun-loving foreigners played in the water. Malaysians be like, this is the best reason to stay at home. Or who EVER hike in the middle of the day???


The darker spots are actually seaweed. There are lots of them there.

 

 

Once we scrambled up and down back to where we started, we stopped to get our cold ice cream as reward for going through the entire ordeal. Decided to try the new Magnum White Almond flavor!

So very super yummy!!!!!


Can't wait to try the other flavors! Who tried all yet?

We conclude our day by having dinner at Double Queue Thai Restaurant. We had sweet & sour chicken,  seafood tom yam and mango salad. 



Love the salad the most!


Unfortunately the overall food tasted 2 outta 10, I would say especially for the odd, barf-tasting tom yam… And I thought I’m the only one who can screw up when it comes to cooking. That’s so reassuring hahahahaha.

It wasn’t until we returned home that we noticed all of us got 3 shades darker WTF.

 ┻━┻ ︵ヽ(`Д´)ノ︵ ┻━┻

Plus it’s like our skin’s prickling and all, it was terrible. I immediately bought my own devised post-sun damage control kit which soothe my skin but I’m regret not applying any sunscreen dieshitme ( TДT)  I’m blaming global warming too, Malaysia’s getting really hot these days!


Now I’m praying hard that’ll I get lighter before my sis’ big day…

~ ♡ ~

On another day I met up with another friend and we dropped by the all time famous Murni mamak for dinner before having dessert at Kakigori, Taman Paramount, PJ.


My choice of sweet potatoes flavor kakigori. It's super unique they topped it with Japanese pudding yum! Just a warning to taste the kakigori before you pour all the honey like I did.... It became overly, sickeningly sweet afterwards....


Watermelon kakigori. Super cute lehhhh! Think I love this best because the flavor is milder and so you won't grow sick of it before finishing the entire thing. 


This is another friend's matcha kakigori. There were hilarious story behind this kakigori. Because the seats at Kakigori was small for the three of our dessert, we had to switch place for comfort lol and when I was shifting the kakigori, the wobbly mochi accidentally fell onto the table lolol. Le friend, "NOOOOOOOO!!!" and I was like, "Five seconds rule!!" and he picked it up and put it back onto where it was WTF! Dudes, aih.

And after he poured the milk onto the top of the kakigori, it made the mochi sink further to his dismay because he wanted to eat the mochi so much, hahahahhaa!!! Poor mochi lolol


The matcha kakigori damn bitter they literally pour tons of matcha on them. Not to order unless you like bitter stuff.  We were all making faces at every slurp.

Saturday, 31 December 2016

26 Things That Made 2016 Awesome!

Heyyy y'all!!  It's finally the last day of 2016! So for today, I'm listing down all the things I love about 2016 in my last blog post for this year! There were definitely more than 26 things that I truly love but here are the ones that were the most memorable ones~~

1) House visit during CNY

Which was fun! It was also the first time I gamble with RM1 notes hahhaha

2) Stayed in an amazing resort

thanks to my company trip! During which I also got to know a handful of new friends who turned into my favorite people to hang out with #LifeIsGood



3) Year of the Most Alcohol I drank

No kidding. Whether they're new year drinking, social drinking (mostly!), complimentary birthday drink or stress drinking, done that. I personally love Umeshuu, Somersby, Champagne, Sangria, Wine, everything that are made of mild alcohol with mild sweetness. One of my friend loves classics and super strong alcohol I think she has the taste bud of an old man LOL




4) Coffee & Tea

This year I tried lots of different instant coffee but I'm trying to substitute them with black dripped coffee.



 

I have also met up with friends over coffee a couple of times.





5) Attended Nottingham's 6th Annual Bunkasai

During which I got to know the president who took over JSoc after I graduated. We even reconnected a few times after that!
 

 

6) Attended a Japan Cultural event in Shah Alam with my classmates

I love, love the colorful yukatas!

 


7) Traveled to Taiwan with my friends I brought together

The team that made up of my long-time uni friend, my newfound friend & colleague and my bff's sis. So random, I know hahaha

I LOVE TAIWAN!! 
I LOVE TAIWAN!
I LOVE TAIWAN!!

and even after we got back from Taiwan,

8) We still remain as close buddies!

Come this year end will mark our 6 months getting together! I'm so happy :D We've also been going out together pretty often. I even introduced a friend, Yuika who I met in one of the events hosted by the club of my language school. Plus,

9) we even promised to travel together again!

Next destination? Japan! I've been holding off for a while now (because I don't take FAMA loan. That's acronym for "Father And Mother's LoAn" LOL). Can't wait!

10) My camera! 

Because it's awesome and have been with me for most of my adventures!


11) Pokemon Go


12) My birthday




 


13) my first potluck and many get-togethers with my language friends

#gettogether pics
#met in Matta fair
 



14) At 26, I realized I don't shy from getting to know new people or getting my people I know together

 (Well, for as long I'm in the mood to socialize.)

I DO think at one point of your age, doing this should not come as a huge issue. I've heard lots of, "nah, my friends won't want to come. they're shy/comfortable in the same group with same people" and truthfully I think that are loads of bullshit. It's either 1) Your friends think your other bunch of groups are uncool and therefore not worthy to be friends or 2) You suck at art of bringing people together and that's really sad.

Perhaps this comes from my mentality of, "Hey you are my good buddy(ies), you'd so love my other good buddies" and "I want to do my favorite activities/travel together with you people of different group and no I don't have issues bringing you, you and you together. You'd LOVE one another (LOL)" and that I make people comfortable of being themselves or my friends trust me so much that they trust my other buddies. 

OF COURSE my friends played a HUMONGOUS part as well. If they were not actively playing their part to get to know my other buddies and making them comfortable, this totally wouldn't have worked out. Yeah, they're that AWESOME!

15) Innisfree

This gotta be the year for purchasing lotsa Innisfree products, especially the nail polishes and facial cleanser! As of today, I have XX bottles of nail polishes and have re-bought the nude and pearl color ones. Totally love them lots! Will blog about them sometime!

16) Cakes

Yum yum!




17) Being financial savvy

 I have to admit I'm quite a shopoholic and spender. This year, I actually found joy in saving and I appreciate having friends who encourage the habit of saving.

18) Nude color accessories

Simply obsessed with everything in nude color such as my handbag, shoes and nail polish! Even when it comes to makeup, I like them in natural hues like different shades of brown and pink plus coral color lippies :)

19) Paid all the installment for my first car just a few months ago!

and then chose not to drive to work for reason 1) I can save more by simply using public transport and 2) I don't fancy driving through the infamous KL traffic jam and while I'm tired. Thankfully, public transport in KL has been getting better despite the recent 100% hiked in LRT fees :/

20) Attended Weddings of a former colleague and another of my long-time friend


wearing the same dress to both weddings, cause I love it LOL


 

21) Went to District 21 (as a team building activity) and had lotsa fun


22) went hiking at a Kancing Falls, and the waterfalls at the top are spectacular!


23) I attended Bersih 5.0

For the first time and felt so proud of everyone who attended! That's the REAL 1Malaysia spirit!



24) Christmas Get-Together & Skybar

More on this is another post soon! 

25) VoguelyVivien.Com

I finally got a domain for my blog! It had been in my to do list in the longest time and I'm happy it's done! Check out this post to find how I registered my domain.

26) You all. 

Yes, you all. Everyone who's been reading my blog, whether you've been stalking following me for all the years I've been blogging or stumbled upon this blog, everyone for making blogging awesome! Thank you and I'll see you again in 2017.

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