And another year gone by...
For year 2011, I spent most of my time worrying about CLP (supposedly the hardest exam in life) when I should really be studying.. There were 5 papers, and it was held on alternate days for 2 weeks. Sat for it at the end of July.
Right after the exam, I went to Taiwan with my collegemates. Just enjoy the food, scenary.... - TOTALLY STRESS FREE..
Then I came back home and enjoyed retirement life with my parents.. :) Built up my LAZY BONE.. and wait for my brains to rust!
Was in a Long Distance Relationship with my then bf........... and this was when everything got crazily messed up............................ and we broke up after 3 years plus together (after endless promises to be together.........)
I was more disappointed than hurt. I gave up fighting for that relationship. I dealt with my emotions and that was it. Time to pack and go. Worst part was I had to go back to KL and deal with all these face to face... and yes, it meant spending 1 month with him because that was the initial plan, to spend 1 month together before I start my working life only that our position was different by the time I went back to KL.
I was still in KL waiting for my CLP result. That was the freakiest moment of my life! What went through my mind was WHAT IF:
- what if I fail? what if I have to repeat another subject?
what if I have to stay in KL for another year? where would I go?
YES! 4.10.2011 was the day my results were released. I didn't dare to check it out myself. I had my friends check and tell me before I went to the CLP board to look for my name... The moment my friends told me I passed, I cried! TEARS OF JOY!! I spent 1 whole month in KL with my friends, enjoyed time without being attached to anyone. For once after 3 years plus, I live life the way it was meant to be. I was relieved. But my relationship with my ex was rather cloudy.. probably because we were so comfortable being an item for 3 years plus that even when we go out, we still walk together as a couple..
I flew back to Kuching on 31.10.2011 (evening flight). The irony was, the moment I left KL and my ex bf, it seems that my emotions were similarly left behind in KL. Now, when people tell me there is no way you can break up with someone you've been with for so long and get over it, I'll say "WHY NOT?"..
After I came back, I started my chambering the next day (1.11.11 - binary day) and started a whole new life.. :)
Chinese New Year Eve's Dinner
The first dish for us was,
The we had the traditional "Ang Chow" Pork ribs. It's red because we cooked it with the residue from the traditional chinese red wine.
Chinese Sausage
I seldom have duck meat. That's what makes it special on Chinese New Year!
All these years, I did not understand why my mom insists on at least a dish with fish.
Chinese New Year 2011 - Cookies!!
Last year, we were very lucky as my Grand Aunty gave us cookies. This year, my mom and I had to make our own cookies.
It's almost the same to make cookies. They only vary in flavour, but the technique and style is far from different. All you have to do is..
Of course, it's tradition that we don't eat all the CNY goodies until the day itself!
Everything is kept properly so that it will last. :)
This is the first year after many many many years, we made pineapple tarts. While most pineapple tarts are round in shape or in a shape of a flower or even a caterpillar, I chose mine to be in a heart shape. :)
Of all cookies, this one takes up most of our time! It's a tedious job to fill those hearts up!
After it's baked, I arranged it in the containers.
And for the last and final cookie we made - Kuih Momo. My mom called it Snowballs. It's the first time we attempted this. One of my relatives gave us the recipe verbally. No exact measurement was given. Everything was just an estimation. It was quite difficult as we do not know what texture was it suppose to be.
It turned out pretty fine.. looks like how it's suppose to look :) so yay!! Can't wait for CNY now.. :) More preparations coming up.
Society for Kuching Urban Poor (SKUP)
At 9a.m, we waited at St Joseph's school canteen.

There were 200 packets of food packed ready for the distribution.


First, we loaded the Society's van with the packed foods..

And the journey to the 6 distribution point began....
Our first stop was at the Song Kheng Hai, the place where they sell nice ice kacang.
It was easy because we just pass the food to this lady...

and she distributed among themselves.
The second distribution point was at Petanak market and the thrid was at Sg. Apong. Then, we visited one of the houses.
The gate was rusty
The side of the houseNext stop was to Kpg. Desa Wira.
The houses
I was distributing food to them :)
The pathway to visit their house You just need to keep a firm balance to walk on the narrow pathway.
A photo with the kids and the mothers who received food
Food for the kids
It was an uneven pathway with puddles of water :(
One of the houses at Kpg. Kudei
The planks were not neatly placed!
Thinking will the planks take her weight
Cardboard Ceiling
One of the houses
Caught a picture of Mr. Fabian when he was talking :)
Walking out of the Kpg.1. There was no one real founder. It was a few friends who shared the same idea of healping the urban poor of Kuching that mooted the idea. One of them was Datuk Lily Yong and another is Ir. Peter Wong Hung Huang and the rest are the founding committee members. That include Lai Lim Hon, Dr. Francis Sia, Mr. Fabian, and some others. However, when the committe was formed, it appointed datuk Lily Yong as its advisor.
2. The committee motivated the move although some are more a sleeping partners. They also invite volunteers to join. Some write-ups in the newspapers had somewhat provided information to keen-volunteers to join SKUP.
3. I was very concern with the amount of food given for free to these people and how long will SKUP continue giving them food. Mr. Fabian assured me that SKUP will provide as long as they can, with the support of the generosity of the public. He sees it as a continous affair/operation for many good years to come.
4. The first phase of the operation is to feed the poor and the second phase is to identify those who can work, to train them to work and earn their own living. SKUP aims to help the poor to break out of their vicious cycle of poverty and be on their own two feet, not just by feeding them.
5. When this committee started sometime in September 2010, they supplied 100 meals per day. Now, they are giving out 200 meals per day! It is estimated that it will reach 300 meals per day by end of March! Although they have not started campaigning for fund-raising and donations, people are generally generous and willing to contribute to help the poor.
6. The Society do not just give free meals to anyone. They did their survey after giving the recipients meals for a week or so. Most recipients with 3 to 6 children, have household income of less than RM500 a month.
7. Currently, there are 80 volunteers. The Society expects to have 100 volunteers by end of March 2011. They will be divided into various sub-committees such as:
For those who are interested to volunteer, you may do so you may contact the number on the van - 017-8515225
Or donate via cheques payable to: The Society for Kuching Urban Poor
EON Bank Account No.: 0057-10-021320-7
P/S: Please scan and email or fax the bank slip to SKUP for ease of record and audit purpose. Should you need an official receipt, it will be issued and sent.
Email: siafran@yahoo.com
Fax: 082-463518
The year 2010 as I lived it
I know I haven't been bloggin for AGES!!! Had been so busy with my classes and of course, life. :D
So here's the recap of year 2010.
In January, I went to a park in Seremban with my bf. It was a day trip. Nothing much, but it was fun.
Jan - Seremban Lake
Then comes February,
CNY is always about food for me. It's a time where I eat foods that I don't usually take, like cakes, cookies, and of course, titbits. Cakes and cookies are homemade. That is why I need to skip class for one week before CNY.. lol..
Then there's March. I had chicken pox then.. :(
My First Chicken Pox
I'm sad to say that the scars are still visible :(
APRIL is MY month!!! It's my birthday!!! Birthday months are always the GREATEST!
Me - trying out sunglasses
May, was a stressful month. It's the final part of revision for my studies, and it's my final year too!! That's why, I needed to go to a relaxing place, and I went to Sepang Goldcoast.
I had more events in June. Of course, it's obvious that my examination ended sometime middle of June. So while waiting for my result, I went to...

And after that, I was back to Kuching. :)
Windmill on the left, solar panel on the right. :)
Who can resist Kuching noodle??
I also went to Mount Singai. A spiritual place as I would like to call it. But I love the path we had to take :D It was my second time there.
The path up Mount Singai
Then July came. Half a year gone!!
July - Rainforest Music Festival
I was back in Kuching for around 2 months. Did my attachment in a firm. In August, Kuching has its annual Food festival, with mainly all the famous restaurants in town gathering together and selling all their specialties.
My favourite Rice basket
After coming back to KL, I went to Singapore
View of the Skypark
From October onwards, it was mostly fun because my bf and I joined Mymazdaclub. :) Most of the time we had TT sessions, and it's always on Saturday night!!! Right after my classes!
What I LOVE about joining this club is the fact that they have convoy.. :)
Mazda Convoy to Cherating

November convoy to Genting
It was a good experience. We made new friends, test the car, and had lots of fun!

Smelling the strawberries at the strawberry farm in Genting :)
I was happy I managed to pick FRESH strawberries!! It's soooo exciting!
And the final month of the year came!! I had my convocation. Finally wearing the 'square hat' lol..

My dad, mom, me, and bf
Last on the list is of course, a Christmas Party!!!
Me, dad, and mom
Gorilla HUGS!



