Z & B are leaving to Sabah, Borneo tonight :(
Colin and I will be sending them off to the airport tonight. Well, at least we'll finally be having that paella + beer in Bangsar that they've owed us since like forever...Looking forward to it!
Okay, I've only got 17 more documents to finish proofreading and I'll be off to feast! Focus, Maya, focus!!!! GTG!
24 hours
Yes, that's how long more before Z & B leave for Sabah in Northern Borneo, Malaysia.
As to how long more it'll take before I can make the journey myself?
At least 3-4 months :(
Got to get my diving license sorted out first!
But at least, they can go first and update me on what I need to do/where I need to visit during my holiday.
I've given them a list of places to visit and things to do in Semporna, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu.
Knowing that they are into outdoor activities including camping, island hopping, diving, snorkeling and eco tourism, I looked for places I believed they would enjoy. Sabah (and Borneo in general) seems to be full of these kinds of places.
Am going to lend my GoPro to Z so that she can take some underwater photographs when going diving in Sipadan and Mabul. Hopefully I'll get it back in one piece :D
As to how long more it'll take before I can make the journey myself?
At least 3-4 months :(
Got to get my diving license sorted out first!
But at least, they can go first and update me on what I need to do/where I need to visit during my holiday.
I've given them a list of places to visit and things to do in Semporna, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu.
Knowing that they are into outdoor activities including camping, island hopping, diving, snorkeling and eco tourism, I looked for places I believed they would enjoy. Sabah (and Borneo in general) seems to be full of these kinds of places.
Am going to lend my GoPro to Z so that she can take some underwater photographs when going diving in Sipadan and Mabul. Hopefully I'll get it back in one piece :D
Words of advice
Just some words of advice from one of my favourite TV shows ever. Never fails to make me smile!
Tuesday Blues
Having a severe case of Tuesday blues right now, plus the gloomy weather isn't helping at all. It's been raining almost all afternoon and I'm stuck at my desk with piles and piles of documents to proof read, edit and send out.
Can't believe that Z & B are leaving for Sabah in a couple of days. So jealous! I would give anything to be able to join them.
But since I haven't gotten my diving license yet, I guess it's wiser to wait...my time will come *evil laugh.
Today Colin asked me a very good question: what are my top 3 dream jobs and holiday destinations? Come to think of it, I've never given these questions much thought before. I don't know why, maybe it's because I've been so busy for the past few years.
So here's my list (it was really fun compiling it):
Top 3 dream jobs (defined by Colin as something that you are unlikely to achieve, all things considered - that's why it's called a dream) :
1. Travel writer - Getting paid to travel? Definitely one of the best jobs anyone could hope for!
2. Stewardess - The uniforms, the airports, the whole experience is just lovely. Living out of suitcases, how exciting!
3. Socialite/Diva (hehe, no comment)
Guess what? Even I didn't realize that all 3 of my dream jobs have something in common...travel! Hmm...maybe it's a sign...time for me to change jobs?
As for my top 3 destinations (this was really easy):
1. The Semporna Islands, especially Mabul & Sipadan (SOON! Once I get my diving licence)
2. Hawaii - this will probably be high in anyone's list.
3. Iceland - always found Iceland to be pretty fascinating. So isolated, so beautiful, so raw.
And what about you? Have you ever given these questions any thought?
Can't believe that Z & B are leaving for Sabah in a couple of days. So jealous! I would give anything to be able to join them.
But since I haven't gotten my diving license yet, I guess it's wiser to wait...my time will come *evil laugh.
Today Colin asked me a very good question: what are my top 3 dream jobs and holiday destinations? Come to think of it, I've never given these questions much thought before. I don't know why, maybe it's because I've been so busy for the past few years.
So here's my list (it was really fun compiling it):
Top 3 dream jobs (defined by Colin as something that you are unlikely to achieve, all things considered - that's why it's called a dream) :
1. Travel writer - Getting paid to travel? Definitely one of the best jobs anyone could hope for!
2. Stewardess - The uniforms, the airports, the whole experience is just lovely. Living out of suitcases, how exciting!
3. Socialite/Diva (hehe, no comment)
Guess what? Even I didn't realize that all 3 of my dream jobs have something in common...travel! Hmm...maybe it's a sign...time for me to change jobs?
As for my top 3 destinations (this was really easy):
1. The Semporna Islands, especially Mabul & Sipadan (SOON! Once I get my diving licence)
2. Hawaii - this will probably be high in anyone's list.
3. Iceland - always found Iceland to be pretty fascinating. So isolated, so beautiful, so raw.
And what about you? Have you ever given these questions any thought?
Dum dee dum
Why hello!
Thanks to Zara, I've just taken my first steps into having my own little virtual space! How exciting.
It wasn't easy though... I had a tough time deciding between all the different platforms (?) i.e. Blogspot, WordPress, Livejournal, Tumblr etc.
But since I already have a g-mail account (doesn't everybody), Blogger/Blogspot seemed to be the most convenient choice.
It's pretty cool to have my own little abode on the Internet up and running, I just hope I get to familiarize myself with the myriad of settings! :(
Anyway, I don't know how often I'll be updating this blog but I suppose that since Zara and Bryan, my only friends in the world, will be heading to Sabah for a WHOLE FRIGGIN MONTH, I guess that spending some time here will give me something to do.
Also, I can't wait to finally get my diving license and put that sexy GoPro to good use. The course begins next week! I think it starts with some theory, where we also have to watch some old school diving videos (or so I heard), followed by some practical consisting of 4 pool and 4 ocean dives.
That being said, I better get to studying... The manual actually looks pretty thick and technical... I've always thought diving was just simply going underwater and having a swim about.
Here's a quick picture of the manual before I sign off:
Took me a while to figure out how to upload that photo...Oh well, baby steps count as long as you're moving forward I guess!
Here's a quick picture of the manual before I sign off:
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| The colourful manual is pretty motivating. |
Took me a while to figure out how to upload that photo...Oh well, baby steps count as long as you're moving forward I guess!
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