Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Business trip to the Lion City

Dear all,

Remember that I’ve mention I will post more often? Well, I’m back and with tons of photos to share! Open-mouthed smile Basically, I had a 4days 3nights trip to Singapore, not for leisure but for work. Our team is coordinating an exhibition over there (Asia Pacific Maritime) and I am suppose to bring my exhibitors for the exhibition. In conclusion, I am their nanny for 3 days.

Took off on 13th of March. Left my car in his house, and headed to the airport about 2.30 in the morning. Crazy right? My flight is on 6.05a.m but I left at 2.30a.m. Forgetting that I have already checked in and all I need to do is actually drop my baggage. =.= I reached there so early that the gate is not even open! I was in a total FML moment. I was thirsty (forgot to bring water), I was sleepy and I was tired. With all my strength, I kept my eyes open.

After dropping my baggage, I went for breakfast at McDonalds to kill some time. Staring at the entrance of LCCT and looking at the busy world going by. After it seems like forever, I checked in and boarded the plane. DSC00258

Went into coma straight away in the plane, when I open my eyes, we were almost landing. Reached about 7.00a.m and I was way toooooo early to head to the hotel so I was roaming aimlessly in the airport, comparing KLIA and Singapore airport. Let’s just say, Singapore airport is tiny but well equip.

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To my surprise, everything was done in quite a fast manner. Maybe it is still too early therefore the crowd has yet to come in. The first thing that I promised myself when I reach singapore is to actually have a cup of coffee. And I did!

Cocoa Cappuccino. Apparently the new flavor and it was in Msia when I came back. DSC00266

23kg of stuffs that was carried by me. A-L-O-N-EDSC00269

Stayed at the airport till approximately 9a.m and took a shuttle bus to Marina Bay Sands. And guess what? The bus even provides up with WiFi internet. I was like WTF??! That is so awesome!

Thank God the room was ready in the early morning and I could check in right away. If not I would not know what to do till 3pm (which is the check-in time). Behold! My room in Marina Bay Sands. Yes, you’ve guess right, the 3 weird tower looking building with a boat on top of it. I stayed there! FOR FREE!!

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And what is the fun when you have the whole to yourself but you don’t take some self shameless photos? SONY DSC

Headed off to the fair ground around 9.30 to set up my booth and to make sure everything is in order. DSC00281

Welcome to our Malaysian Pavilion. Smile DSC00283

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Once I’ve already finish setting up, I was waiting for my exhibitors to arrive but I have set to see them so I just went out to the mall to have a walk. The shops are so expensive that I wouldn’t even dare to walk in and have a look and the feeling sucks!

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Marina Bay Sands is definitely an art. That I really couldn’t deny. It is really well designed and it is linked to everywhere. You can get to anywhere by foot and you get air-cond along the way.

I got hungry from all the excitement and I bought myself a meal and headed off back to hotel to savour it and see what’s the difference from Msian food and SG food.

Seriously, I still prefer Msian food. Old habit is hard to change. DSC00303

After settling everything with my exhibitor, it is time for some own time. I went all the way up to 57th floor and to experience what is the big Woo-Haa is about. And when I am up there, I understand why everything one was Woo-Haa-ing about.

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After chilling on the 57th floor for almost a decade, I went back to work. Went back to the exhibition hall again to make sure everything is still in order.

After I’ve finished off everything, a friend of mine came all the way to look for me since we have not met for a very  long time. And once again, I brought her up to chill. Smile 

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After a good night of sleep, it is time to strive for the very 1st day of the exhibition! Woke up earlier for breakfast, had a good long shower and headed off to the exhibition hall as I needed to attend the opening ceremony.

Proud to be a Malaysian. Smile DSC00342

Settings for the opening ceremony.DSC00352

Well, something really weird happen. When I went into the hall, I was the earliest. So here’s a weird conversation with the organiser.

Organiser (Org): Are you here for the opening ceremony?

Me: Yeap.

Org: You can sit anywhere at the back, the front is reserved for the partner countries.

Me: Er….. I think I’m suppose to be in the few front rows, I’m Ms Foo btw.

Org: *Flipping through her paper* OH!!!! Ms Foo! Please follow me.

So she lead me to the front, when I was about to sit on the 2nd row, she said to me.

Org: No, Ms Foo, your place is here (pointing at the front row)

Me: HA????

And I saw my name stuck on a chair and I am suppose to be seated in the front row with all the partner countries representatives. It was so overwhelmed that I sat down totally stunned.

Org: Oh yea, later after the drum performance, we will call your name out and you can stand anywhere at the ribbon. You do know that you need to cut the ribbon, right….?

Me: What? What cut ribbon? What are you talking about?

Org: Oh, I thought you knew. Hmm…Anyway, you need to go for the ribbon cutting ceremony, it’s for all the partner countries. *walks away*

All shocked and blurred, I sat and day dreamt. So yes, I helped officiate the ceremony. Ironic isn’t it?

Well, after all the shock that I got from the organiser, went back to help out with my exhibitors a little and went for another function which is a marketing mission, where companies meet up and exchange call cards and introduce themselves a little. So I was just there to sit and assist just in case I am needed.

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Ahhh.. coffee again. Winking smile DSC00409

Anyway, that basically sums up the first day and it is time for me to explore Singapore a little. Let’s leave that for a second update shall we?

Sneak peak:

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Till then,

Au revoir

Monday, September 26, 2011

Opera, Mountains and Family :)

I guess everyone is quite tired of going through my blog post of Australia. Bear with me a little more as I’m coming to an end. The last 2 locations were Sydney and Gold Coast.

Just a minor update on myself. I’m still currently unemployed, still sending out resume to various companies to land a decent job. At the mean time, still working part time occasionally for some extra $$. Graduation is near the corner and I’m ready to break the bond with MMU. It’s been 4 years and I’ve already shed a lot of tear and sweat (not to mention money) for this University. I had my glory, it’s now the junior’s turn to enjoy their glory days in University. To cut the crap, here’s Sydney for you guys that had stuck by my blog for all these years. Smile 

View near our hotel. DSC_1611

Steps that we had to go through everyday. DSC_1612

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It was a beautiful day in Sydney. Sunshine and just right for picnic.

Opera house and Sydney Harbour. Glaring sunshine made it less interesting. DSC_1622

Sist name them “sneaky bird” as they almost stole mum’s nut bar! Gave some bread crump to them, but had to stop cause more flew in and we were still having nightmare on the bird that chased us in Hobart. DSC_1632

Concrete jungle. DSC_1641

See the rock on the side? me and sist climbed up but it’s super slippery. I almost fell and broke my teeth. DSC_1649

Sist gliding down while mum.. DSC_1660

Stood and watch (not forgetting laughing her ass off) DSC_1659

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Spot me? DSC_1669

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As usual, crystal clear water. DSC_1682

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Picnic time. DSC_1694

Sister was actually too excited so she’s rolling down hill. DSC_1706

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See the gal walking by the edge? This is what people do when they are in love. To be more specific, STUPID THINGS. If I were the guy, I’ll just push her into the sea. DevilDSC_1709

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Closer view of the Opera House. DSC_1713

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Design of Opera House in close up. DSC_1717

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Me and sist. DSC_1731

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Chilling seagull. DSC_1748

Sunshine makes me look pretty. Smile DSC_1752

The famous Sydney harbor and Opera House. DSC_1758

Streets of Sydney. A lot of uphill. Climb till we are gasping for air!DSC_1759

The modern and the old buildings. DSC_1761

Night view near to the hotel. DSC_1778

It’s funny that we actually walked more than 6 hours that day. Yet we did not feel dead tired. Maybe it’s the weather. It’s just cooling enough and with cool breeze. However, we were dead hungry! Went to buy some dinner before going back to the hotel. Next post coming up, Blue Mountain and wrapping up for Sydney.

Till then,

Au revoir

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