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CARAN d’ACHE
Nov 5th
Exhausting day. I hate meetings, but I like productive meetings.
Found this on my desk…
Ah… Thank You! I feel loved. 
Now, I got a pen to sign on documents. Been looking for a nice office pen.
Time to run, more to come later on.
I Miss AIESEC International Congress 2009
Nov 5th
Yes, I actually do. Sigh… time flies fast…
From left: Yours Truly, Amine (Morocco), Giuliaono (Italy), Alan and Daryl
Now, if I want to go to any country in the world, I will know who to call.
Well, not any country but maybe… 20-30 countries in the world and in the network of AIESEC? 
Plus, that picture was suppose to be a ganster look picture. Look at Daryl! Go spoil the picture only! Ish! Alan and myself did the typical “Klang” cinabeng pose. Hahaha
Squeezing the brain juice dry…
Nov 5th
I don’t know where to start. Moreover, I can’t even remember where did I last stop. But I know that I’m back from a long hiatus.
Hello people. This is me YapThomas and I’m back alive. T_T
Okay, on a serious note. I took a blue chill pill and feeling all blue I went on a stand by mode for few days. It feels like my soul left my body and now it’s back. I’m now out of the blue and feeling all dandy.
Put it that… it’s just life. What else can I say?
When life travels faster than our body, mind and soul does, all we need is just a break. It is when I will squeeze my brain juice dry with all the internal adjustments I need to make and clearing out all the black spots which dirtied my nice white sheet of cloth. Once that’s done, the vision is now clearer and it’s time to leave my brain alone and let it re-charge.
Hmmm… I can’t remember when was the last time I squeezed by brain juice.
I’m now re-adjusting my life. Putting certain priorities right in front of my eyes so that it doesn’t slide away from my vision. Taking out all the black spots whenever it appears, immediately. Not letting the white sheet of cloth to be kept dirty.
I told myself, “This could not be the worst.” The worst is yet to come, but I need to prepare for it. To challenge myself to move forward and not letting the past stopping me from moving forward.
Comments and views of others doesn’t matter. It is just me and my own personal believes matters most. Not to say what others say may not be true or to be believed. But it is just that, in our own life, we are the one who takes control of it and most of all, it is Him the Almighty who oversees our life.
Today, I received an SMS from a number which seems to be familiar but I lost the contact. It says, “The more you honour me, the more will I bless you” a famous quote from Infant Jesus of Prague.
In my life thus far, I’m blessed. I sure do but I’m sure there are certain times I’m being punished for my own mistakes which all the times involves money. I guess, there’s always a price to pay for not obeying commands.
These past few days, I’ve practically shut most entertainment out and focus on few objectives. Finding the right tune to jump start everything back again. Spending time alone and leaving the online world alone by itself. It was a great moment and time well spent with my inner soul. Most importantly, listening to Him speak.
I’m writing this post in an aimless manner. There is no objective of this post but rather squeezing the last bit of my brain juice. Oh yeah! I know, the objective of this post is to tell you that, I’m back. Fresher than ever!
Time to rock, yo!
Friday Calls for Happy Moments…
Oct 30th
I woke up this morning realizing that I never had my dinner last night.
Such a sad case. I need dinner plans to keep my stomach satisfied lah.
Dinner anyone?
That aside, it is already approaching weekend and today is Friday! Now you know huh. Thank me for reminding you. *smile* You’re welcome.
I can’t wait to leave to Gold Coast this Sunday and be crazy with my two loves, NuttyAidan and RueJabroni.
The same craziness that we did in Singapore back in 2006.
Hahaha… fun times… More to come this weekend at Gold Coast.
Time for lunch! Catcha ya’ll…
Looking Forward To
Oct 28th
1) Dinner tonight
2) The much talked about (500) Days of Summer. Dunno when yet…
3) Ps. Robb Thompson this Thursday and Friday.
4) Appraisal meeting from The Office. I hope for a great outcome!
5) and an adventure trip to Gold Coast. Gonna be fun!
Sneak Peak: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Oct 28th
Howdy Howdy people… It’s Wednesday and I’m swamped with work. T_T
Anyways… It’s mid week we are talking about and I wanna show you my Chiang Mai trip. Hand itchy. Can’t help.
I just can’t wait to show you about Chiang Mai. How I wish I could just spend my time telling you more of my experiences in Chiang Mai, and exchange stories.
Nonetheless… here are pictures from my trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand last weekend. They are very chillings…
Enjoy…
I miss Chiang Mai. *sobs*
I wanna go back there again. This time for a longer period and just some real “art of doing nothing”. The question is just, when would it be the next time?
Hmmm….
Come back for more okay?
Tired and Fed Up
Oct 27th
Sometimes I don’t even know what the hell I am doing…
I’m tired and fed up of myself!
Not that I don’t love myself. It is just that, I don’t know…
I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing.
I don’t know if I’m fighting the right battle.
I don’t know how long I can stay on like this.
I don’t know why I have to learn through the hard way.
I don’t know why shit always happen.
I don’t know why the past keeps haunting me.
But I know that God knows!
I need a change of an environment, but I’m afraid. It is not the comfort that I had but merely, afraid of not knowing what holds for me in the new environment.
Plans were made, but I’m afraid to move forward.
Afraid that I will be making the wrong move.
But, what else can I say. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger eh?
So here I am, bucking myself up yet again and prepare for the next agenda ahead of me. So much that I am trying to do and I think I’m just suffocating myself. I need a breather. I need more space and I need some excitement.
Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Indonesia
Oct 27th
Since I’m already on a holiday mood, let me just continue on my Surabaya trip from the previous post okay? Hehe…
But this time, just a short one to let you see where I stayed in Surabaya.
I stayed at this very beautiful 4 star hotel called Novotel Surabaya. It’s location is not too far away from the city. Just about 15 minutes from the main city area.
I’ve got the room at a very special deal. No prize to guess why. I’m the best ever travel consultant you can ever find! Some special skills needed and I’m not gonna teach you!
The security was very tight due the Jakarta bombing on the same morning. It was very traumatic you know! You are gonna travel and there is bombing in Indonesia. Though Surabaya is far away from Jakarta, but still…!!!
I’m gonna walk you through the “holiday resort in the city”. Well, Novotel Surabaya has a lot of hotel facilities which we were unfortunate enough not to be able to enjoy. We had a very kind and great host in Surabaya to bring us out to see Surabaya instead of getting stuck in the hotel. Thank you, Alain (if you are reading this).
That’s what you see when you enter the lobby and then below would be the reception and the area around it.
Then we have the surroundings of the hotel around the pool area and the environment as well. Staying here in the city, does make you feel like you are staying far away from the city. Usually resort hotels are located further from the city.
Now, move on to our 2 bedroom apartment suite. This was the first apartment suite that was given to us. Not really spacious and the master bedroom was twin bed instead of double bed. They look the same but the bottom picture would be the master bedroom.
We asked to change and we got a better unit. More spacious unit where the master bedroom was changed to a double bed. That’s when Pamsong did the Pamsong “failed” jump.
The 2 bedroom suite comes with a kitchen, living hall with basic facilities and of course both the master and secondary rooms comes with attached bathroom. Plus, it’s a two storey suite hence the staircase up to the master bedroom.
Average night stay in Novotel Surabaya would be from about RM 300++ per night in a deluxe room. For the two night stay, we paid RM 740 and it’s a 2 bedroom apartment suite. Divided by 3 people, it’s like cheap lor!
You can’t book the 2 bedroom apartment via the online booking tool but you can always book through an agent (like myself) or write in to the hotel via email (contacts below).
Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites
Jalan Ngagel 173-175
60246 SURABAYA
INDONESIA
Tel (+62)31/5018900
Fax (+62)31/5019175
E-mail reservation@novotelsurabaya.com
Location:
Actually, quite a long post lah… Okays.. time to switch to my working mode.
Next, I would show you my Day 2 adventure in Surabaya… FUN!
Feels Like Yesterday…
Oct 26th
Merely one year ago…
I took a journey which never made me turn back…
Clearly I remember the days of this journey…
So clear that it feels like yesterday…
If I would put it in kilometers, I bet I would have travel more than 36,000 kilometers…
Even though thus far I’ve traveled, it still feels like yesterday…
A Real Holiday…
Oct 23rd
So what if AirAsia screwed my travel plan by moving my flights forward. I don’t care. I’m already traveling and I need a break badly.
This time… I’m here real holiday! The art of doing nothing.
I came all the way here without any itinerary planned and let’s see if I get to do any of the touristy visits.
As you’re reading this now… I’m now at northern Thailand in a very beautiful place called Chiang Mai. I’m staying away from the city and my view is highlands and mountains.
What a bliss…
This is my room and it’s super beautiful… (Actual picture later)
You wanna take a guess which resort is this? If you can guess correctly, I would give you something in return. I’m a man of my promise.
I’m sure gonna enjoy this “honeymoon”… 
Will be back soon enough… See ya’ll soon!
