Jerilyn See

The Walking Dead

May 072013

The Walking Dead is AMC’s epic series of horror television drama series developed by Frank Darabont. I realized a lot of people have become fans of The Walking Dead and I just need to watch it to know if it’s a good program.

Got it during the weekends and I’ve been glued to the idiot box for hours; minusing the time for lunch and shower. The dramas is actually showing that humans are their own greatest enemy. It’s not a romantic zombies movie where one zombie falling inlove to one another like Twilight or Warm Bodies. The Walking Dead is definitely not the drama for those who are light hearted or expecting zombies candle lights dinner and kissing under the moon.

The brutality in The Walking Dead compares to South Park story Kenny McCormick is a different story all together. Kenny died all week either from being killed or self committing suicide, he keep alive by eating canned food or frozen waffles for dinner.

The Walking Dead another story all together base on the comic books series written by Robert Kirkman.

Rick Grimes is a former Sheriff’s deputy who has been in a coma for several months after being shot whilst on duty. When he wakes, he discovers that the world has been taken over by Zombies, and that he seems to be the only person still alive. Having returned home to discover his wife and son missing, he heads for Atlanta to search for his family. Narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Zombies on arrival in Atlanta, he is aided by another survivor Glenn who takes Rick to a camp outside the town. There Rick finds his wife Lori and son Carl. Along with his partner and best friend Shane, he founds a small group of survivors who struggle to fend off the zombie hordes, as well as competing with other survivor groups who are prepared to do whatever it takes to survive. This drama does explore the challenges of life in a world overrun by zombies, constant exposure to death and human willingness to do anything to survive.

Currently there is only 3 seasons available and I’m currently watching the Season 2. Did the Season 1 during the weekends and I love it. All the suspense and eerie gruesome fates awaiting the core group of survivors.

The misery is already enough to torture the living.

Starring by; Andrew Lincoln, Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Melissa McBride, Chad Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Emily Kinney, Larry Gilliard Jr., David Morrissey and Danai Gurira

The production for Season 4 officially began today and I’m sure all the zombies are working hard in the zombie school. I’m expecting Season 4 to be release on October 2013 with 16 episodes season. It’s not easy to play the part of a zombie on The Walking Dead especially with the rotten flesh make-up and lots of training are required to make a successful walker.

There is a fitness centre nearby my house, and I think I’ll propose for Zombiism. With all the Body Combat, Zumba and Belly Dancing on the popular list, I have no doubt Zombie classes could be the next big thing in health and fitness.

Imagine it would be cool walking like walkers and scaring each other, I bet people would actually sign up for it.

Perhaps I start getting it to roll; ZOMBIISM.

Ah ha Ah ha…

Climb for Green 2013

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Apr 162013

Climb for Green 2013 to Penang Hill was organized by the Lions Clubs International District 308 B2 on Sunday 14th April 2013. The participation for the climb is open up to everyone. For those below 18 years old, permission from guardians are required. The climb was to encourage and create a sense of love for the environment and to create public awareness on the importance of health. A total registration fee of RM10 was charged which included the t-shirt, bun and a bottle of mineral water. The organizing committee gave out a certificate of recognition to those who manage to finish up the climb to the top within 2 and half hours.

There was all together 8 of us agreed for the climb but eventually only 5 turned up. 2 gave up at the very early stage and the rest of us make it to the top.

It was a terrific and good work out in the morning. The event was successful, everyone seem to enjoy themselves and I’m looking forward for more activities by the Lions in Penang!

Sensoji Temple

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Feb 142013

Sensoji Temple or better known as Asakusa Kannon Temple is the largest temple in the Asakusa district. During the 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy out of the river and after placing the statue back to the river, it always returned to them.

Estimated about 30 milion visitors from all over the world visit Sensoji Temple every year. The principle image of Sensoji- known as Bodhisattva Kannon, has been known for saving and protecting countless people through miracle since 1,400 years ago.

Note: To pray at the Main Hall, place your hands together in the Buddhist prayer position and chant “Namu Kanzeon Bosatsu” (I place my trust in Bodhisattva Kannon).

Tharabar Gate Hotel

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Nov 072012

In the middle of rural area such as Bagan in Burma, the least that I would expect is to stay in a good hotel such as Tharabar Gate Hotel.The hotel is located in the middle of Bagan village where shopping, movies and other fancy entertainment is out from the list. However this place has a different offer for you- the word fabulous, marvellous and magnificient come to mind when thinking of Tharabar Gate Hotel. It’s not a place where you would put it under the budget list column, but the experience and comfort in this hotel is worth the price. The Hotel offers 84 luxury rooms including 4 Suites. Every room is decorated with teak floors and typical Burmese furniture.

Tharabar Gate Hotel is the perfect hide away spot for stressed folks like me seeking for serenity and relaxation. Staying at Tharabar Gate Hotel is as if you are camping in a tropical forest with nice comfy bed without having the need to worry about snakes, bugs and mosquitoes. The dust in Bagan seems to disappeared at once when you reach this property! There were not too many people in the hotel resort that make the it a relaxation perfect place. There was always laughter and interesting chats going around in the lobby with few other guests residing in.

Tharabar Gate
Old Bagan Nyaung Oo Township
Mandalay Division Myanmar
Tel : 95 (61) 60037/ 42 / 43
Fax : 95 (61) 60044
Email :frontoffice@hoteltharabarbagan.com.mm

Rock to Rock Run 2012

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Nov 032012

How often do you get to run a marathon dressing up as your favourite rockstar and party with rocking band up on stage? And you also get to run with pride in the name of charity!

Date: 28th October 2012, Sunday
Venue: Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang, Malaysia
Flag-Off Time: 6.30am
Distance: Competitive Run – 10.2km, Fun Run – 3.8km

Since the flag off time is way too early, my friends and I decided to rent an apartment to stay overnight so that we don’t have to rush all the way to Batu Ferringhi the next morning. One of the room in Sri Sayang comes in way too handy though.

The shower room is visible and there is no door to it! Maybe the interior designer is full with creativity and imaginations. Thumbs up.

Running in the Name of Rock has managed to raised RM40,000 during the charity run for Asia Community Service’s Stepping Stone Support Center. Approximately 1.7k runners flood Batu Ferringhi Hard Rock Hotel early in the morning.

After the run, there were string of entertainment from live band, Zumba dancing and lucky draw before the event end.
Great band, great people, nice medal, shirt and the event was organized perfectly. It’s proven to be one of the most successful and organized marathon event in Penang. I’ll definitely be back next year!

Ananda Phaya, Burma

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Oct 212012

Ananda Phaya Temple is one of the surviving masterpiece temples in Bagan. The temple have 4 large Buddhas, each facing the cardinal direction of East, North, West and South. It was built in 1105 AD during the reign of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty. “Anand” comes from the Sanscrit word which means beautiful and the temple lives up to its name.

The temple is based on Indian Structure and architecture. To make the structure and architecture of the Ananda Temple unique, the king executed the architects after the temple was built. Cruel, sad but it’s true I think this is the way of living back in the old centuries.

During the 1975, Ananda Phaya has been badly damaged by the earthquake but the damage has been restored today.

The statue in Ananda Phaya temple is made of stone and worshipped with gold leaf. Gold has been used widely by all religion in one way or another.

Along the corridor you will notice some different smell, those are actually coming fro the bats rotting at the high ceiling. Be careful and beware of the bats shit might come down falling straight to your head.

Thanaka cream

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Oct 142012

I have always wonder what’s the yellow patches on the foreign women faces in Malaysia. It doesn’t take me long to learn that it is Thanaka, the cream painted to their faces or in another words sunblock.

Thanaka cream has been used by Burmese women for over 2000 years. The cream is made from Thanaka trees, which must be at least 35 years old before it is considered mature enough to yield good-quality cuttings. Thanaka is sold as small logs or in bundles, but nowadays also available as a paste or in powder form. In the past, using Thanaka actually represents the purity and nobility of the person. Today, it’s more widely use as sunblock or as a refresher because it’s actually cooling.

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During my trip, I make some friends around and one of them is a little girl who offered me to try Thanaka in her shop. Her mom helped her out. She took the small log of Thanaka and add with some water before making it into powder. The little girl had fun painting my face with Thanaka as much as I enjoyed the cooling Thanaka on my face.

Yangon, up close and personal

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Oct 092012

The must visit place in Yangon, Myanmar is the Shwedagon Paya. This pagoda is gleams in gold and decorated with diamonds. It is the pride within the people of Myanmar, for this mystical and sacred site.

Shwedagon Pagoda also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda or The Golden Pagoda,standing at 99 metres (325 ft) tall. It has existed for more than 2,600 years, making it the oldest historical pagoda in Myanmar and the world.

Nearby, there is a house belonging to the Burmese famous political opposition, Aung San Suu Kyi who has been on house arrest for 15 years in her life, making her one of the world’s most prominent political prisoners. She has been awared The Nobel Peace Prize 1991 for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights.

There is another famous tourist attraction spot in Yangon, Myanmar. The Sule Pagoda in Yangon is said to be more than 2,500 years old. The pagoda incorporated the original Indian structure of the stupa.It is known that the Sule Paya was built before the Shwedagon Pagoda during the time of the Buddha.

During the 1988 and 2007 protests, the Sule Pagoda was a functional meeting point for anti-government and pro-democracy protesters. Many thousands of monks gathered to pray around the pagoda. The Sule Paya is very interesting and full with culture history.

Botahtaung Pagoda means literally the Pagoda of the thousand military leaders and they were the ones who escorted the relics of the Buddha brought from India over 2,000 years ago. The Botataung Pagoda was completely destroyed during World War II, and was rebuilt after the war.

I find Botahtaung Pagoda different from any other pagodas I have visited when I was in Myanmar. Botahtaung features quirky charms and peculiarities. The whole pagodas were covered with brilliant gold coating with exquisite workmanship. There is this area specifically where precious stones and gold and jewellery were discovered inside.

Yangon, Myanmar is the hub of business activities and government offices as well as non-governmental organizations. The city represents a mixture of diverse communities and cultures, with respect to people, religion, business, and settlement.The trip to Yangon won’t be complete without these famous tourist attraction spots which are Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Paya, Aung San Suu Kyi house, Botahtaung Pagoda and Chaukhtatgyi Paya for the Reclining Buddha.

Myanmar, Classique Inn

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Oct 052012

Finally after 2 and half hours flight, I manage to reach Yangon in the evening and checked into an old family home which tucked away in a quiet, affluent suburban neighbourhood. The owner is the most friendliest hotel owner that I have known!

Classique Inn

No. 53 B, Shwe Taung Kyar Street (Golden Valley Road), Bahan township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel: (95-1) 525557, 505021, 524813, 503968

Email: classiqueinn@yangon.net.mm, kalyaaye@gmail.com
website: www.classique-inn.com

I would like to thank Kalya (the owner of Classique Inn) for the recommended tourist spots in Yangon. Honestly, this is the first trip that I didn’t plan out anything because I was tied up with some things before the trip. The first thing I did when I reached Myanmar was turning on my WIFI to google up Top 10 tourist attraction spots and talked to Kalya the nearest spots I can visit. Kayla was very kind and she even helped me to call for cab throughout my stay in her hotel. She and her family have made my stay a pleasant and memorable one. I will fully recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a place to stay in Yangon. Five stars thumbs up!

Thai Food Restaurant

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Aug 122012

Celebrate the new opening Thai Food Restaurant newly opened in Batu Lanchang. Locate just nearby Batu Lanchang market, this restaurant actually brought you nice Thai cuisine without having to go to Thailand itself.

Thai Food Restaurant

Blending elements of several Southeast Asian traditions, Thai food is known for all taste senses in each dishes; sweet, salty, bitter and sour. Just name it and you will have it all.

Thai Style Ulam

Refreshingly original, this Thai Style Ulam is low in fat and calories and extremely healthy.

The price for Thai Style Ulam is only RM9.

Kerabu Apple

One of my favourite dish in local cuisine is kerabu. Thai Food Restaurant have few choices of kerabu dishes.

Kerabu Apple: RM9 (S) / RM12 (L)

Kerabu Fungus

Another type of Thai Kerabu is Kerabu Fungus. It’s actually my first time trying Kerabu Fungus as far as I can remember.
Why is it name Kerabu Fungus?

The price for Kerabu Fungus- RM9 (S) / RM12 (L)

Batter Fried Kangkung

Batter fried kangkung also available, but however I don’t think it’s crispy enough.

The price for Batter Fried Kangkung: RM8

Tom Yam Nam Sai

Tomyam has always been my favourite list of food. Any Thai restaurant wouldn’t have call a Thai restaurant if they don’t serve Tomyam dish. Tomyam is a local cuisine, it’s spicy soup with main ingredient such as lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chili peppers, lime juice and fish sauce.

The Tomyam is highly recommened to try in this Thai Food Restaurant.

The price for Tom Yam Nam Sai: RM18 (S) / RM28 (L)

Famous Thai Cuisine

Roasted Pork Knuckle

The Thai roasted pork knuckle taste usual to me, I don’t find it very tasty. I prefer the Chinese roasted pork knuckle out in the street where butcher uncles with big knives chopping goodbye piggies in style.

The price for Roasted Pork Knuckle: RM18

Stuffed Otak Chicken Wings

As for the chicken wings it tastes different from usual! Thai Food Restaurant present the chicken wings in a special way and it tastes good and different for usual chicken wings. This is the first time I have chicken wings stuff with otak chicken inside!

The price for Stuffed Otak Chicken WingsRM3.50/pc

Prawn Cake

For those who are on diet or weight watch, prawn cake is highly recommended. It is low in calories and on the same time can keep you full!

The price for Prawn Cake: RM3/pc

3-Flavour Squids

Thai 3-Flavour Squids is a must try. The taste is a combination of sweet and sour, however try to order the small size as the portion is quite big.

The price for 3-Flavour Squids/RM18 (S) / RM30 (L)

Great combination of dishes for lunch

Pineapple Fried Rice

It’s quite common for Thai restaurant to have pineapple fried rice. The pineapple fried rice is not spicy so it’s an advantage for family who bring their children to Thai restaurant. When the adults are happily enjoying their spicy meals, they can actually order this for their children.

The price for Pineapple Fried Rice: RM5 (S) / RM12 (L)

Gaeng Som Siakap

Gaeng Som Fish is a famous dish in central of Thailand. The dish is cook together with spicy curry and vegetables.

The price for Gaeng Som Siakap: RM25

Cha Om Omelette

Cha Om Omelette is recommended to try. It tastes different from other omelettes I have tried.

The price for Cha Om Omelette: RM8

Tub Tim Krob

Thai food cuisine usually finish with fruits dessert of sweet dessert. Last but not least, Tub Tim Krob dessert is serve after all the delicious food. Tub Tim Krob is a mixed ingredients of jackfruit and jellies with coconut milk.

The price for Tub Tim Krob: RM4.50/bowl

Overall, I have a great weekend at Thai Food Restaurant. The food serve here is fulfilling and the prices are reasonable.

Name: Thai Food Restaurant

Address: 19L, Medan Batu Lanchang, 11600 Penang.

Contact: 012-486 9191 (Mr. Christopher Choong)

Business Hours: 11.00am-3.00pm, 6.00pm-10.00pm

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