Greetings lovelings! I am very sorry that I haven't been updating my blog since my last Penang post. Class just started and I don't really like it, except for Mr Andrew's class. I have 2 writing task and a few assignments waiting ahead of me, that is why I am busy for the past few days. Indeed, the assignments that were assigned by Mr Andrew is less stressful than the other subjects. That is because the assignments are self assessments, which means no theories (I mean there are less theories) and more of a personal life experiences :) I like it very much, as I get to express and spill all my thoughts out that I could not describe it to anyone else with words.


I, finally realized that my life is not just about study, study, more study, work, competition and wealth. Most of us almost forgot who we really are, as well as forgetting our natural ability as we grow. Why? Because of our mindset, the environment that we grow up in, and the people who influence us. I want to thank Mr Andrew for what he said. The things that he said did really slapped me on my face, and it made me realized and believed things that I don't.

Apart from that, I'm feeling all melancholy for the past whole week, even now. I don't know why. It happens all the time (Well, this does not mean I'm emo. Emo and melancholy are 2 different verbs.) and  whenever it happens, I'll try watching movies that makes me cry. But this time, I choose to read The Great Gatsby, written by F.Scott.Fitzgerald. I haven't watch the movie yet but some of my friends said it was great; some said it was boring. To me, I think that, the remake of Great Gatsby movie is just nice,it is like a short version of The Great Gatsby novel (Why, of course they are!). I was playing the soundtracks- Over The Love by Florence + The Machine & Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey while reading it this evening. It really makes me want to cry. Guess I've been listening too much of the soundtracks and also songs from Lana Del Rey, and that is why I'm feeling all melancholy. Yes, Lana Del Rey's songs are sad and emotional.

Anyway, I will try to work on my Penang post as much as I can. Right now, I've got to get back to my work.

There will be stairways leading to the temple. Along the stairways, there are shops selling souvenirs, shirts, toys etc. Finally, we arrived at the Liberation Pond. Why call it the Liberation Pond? I was told that it actually follows the Buddhist tradition of merit-making where the turtles will be released into freedom, just like the monks release the pigeons. Aedan told me some turtles are big due to the reason that they had been staying in the pond for quite a long time.
I saw many people feeding the turtles, and it was fun watching the turtles swimming here and there when they are being fed. We have to pay RM1 in order to feed the turtles, and we will be given a packet of turtle food.




Our itinerary changed due to the weather so we decided to go Komtar and have our dinner at 1st Avenue (it's a new shopping mall)
Before we drive our way to Komtar, we actually dropped by one of the historical site after Kek Lok Si Temple.

Next post soon!

*Information
Kek Lok Si Temple
No.1, Tokong Kek Lok Si,
11500, Georgetown
Pulau Pinang.

KOMTAR
10000, Jalan Penang,
Georgetown, Penang,
Malaysia.

1) Do not simply park your car at prohibited areas or double park some other people's car. You don't want your car to get clamp, don't you?
2) Do not pass the red light! They have surveillance camera around traffic lights.
3) Be a law abiding driver, and drive carefully! At least in Penang Island. Rules are very strict.

     *p/s : Pictures taken with smartphone & digital camera







The Owl Museum is the first to be open at the South East Asia. I did not visit the museum because I was told that it doesn't looks promising since it is a new museum,there is nothing much to see and the species are very limited. (He's a psychic or what? Some times he does sound like a psychic cause everything he says turn out to be true. Are all engineering students like that? or is it just me? LOL)
However, if anyone of you wants to visit the museum. The museum opens daily from 9am to 6pm and the price of the tickets are as followed:

1) Adult : RM10

2) Senior Citizen : 50% off

3) Children below age of 12 : FREE entry

Before heading back down to the hill, we saw these colorful telescope/binoculars. Aedan wanted to take a look at it so we spent 3 bucks (RM3) on it. I have to pay RM1 each time I take a look at it. It is cheaper than I expected.

1) Asam Laksa (K.L & Seremban) = Laksa (Penang)
2) Laksa (K.L & Seremban) = Curry Mee (Penang)