Christmas and Malaysia Intro

I have obviously not updated for a the longest time.... as usual. I go into a hiatus once in a while.

I have been away to Malaysia for quite a while and been jet-lagged since I came back. I am having extra difficulties sleeping tonight which is super annoying....

Just a little update about what I've been up to. I have been working nights over Christmas Eve and Day. Obviously didn't get much sleep over the period cause loads of things happening. On Christmas Day, went to church and caught some sleep. Then woke up fairly soon later cause we'll be having dinner lol... It's a lot happening in one day. What made it worse is that I had a really horrible cold with sore throat and fever. It was giving me a headache as well. I was very miserable...

Then again, I was going home soon on Boxing Day!! So was very excited. Mr Dino took me to the airport on that day. All was good until I stepped out of the car, walked a few steps, checked my pockets and realised I have forgotten my phone :( And Mr Dino is away, in the motorway somewhere... I went in, quickly sent him emails in hope he will reply me in time. Checked in and everything and continued emailing him and trying to contact him on Skype. I even tried bought credit to call my own phone and all that... But by the time he replied, it was too late. I was already inside. Oh well.. good thing I brought my other spare phone and decided to buy a Traveller Celcom Simcard when I reached KLIA. 

I had a pretty horrible trip on the flights this time around because of my stupid cold. The service and everything was fine. It was just me.. and my crap immune system. Also, I got the worst blocked ears during flights ever. On a side note (not a complaint), I had to change seats 2 times on the flight back to Malaysia. First, I was called up just before boarding to change my seats cause someone else wants to sit with their family. Fair enough. Then, I got an aisle seat which I was pretty happy about but then someone else came along and wanted to change seats with me cause she and her son had been separated.. I can't really say no. So, I ended up in the middle seat... That's me changed seats twice. 

Reached KLIA, went to LCCT and arrived in Sibu. Sigh, it's nice to be back. And then the food fest begins....

Week 8/12/13

Where do I begin? I have been busier for the past weeks + laziness + procrastinate.....= no blog updates ahhaha

I can't remember what significant events had transpired. A lot I'm sure. But if you ask me to recall it just now....uhhhh. Oops. Don't remember.....

I have pictures! As a lot of my posts are. I shall try to write as I can remember while I start posting heheh.

Lets start with some random news.

I passed my ATLS! So happy. I am doubly happy cause I failed my written exam first time and then have to resit it last Friday and PASSED! So I have a lot more reason to be happy hahaha. I just feel so proud of myself lol.

Mr Dino ran the 5K in the Santa Dash today. Took him to the run this morning. Was pretty funny looking at all the people in George Square dressed up and all that hahah. I didn't run, of course. I went to Queen Street Station and had a coffee.... :p

I have also submitted my literature review and crossing my fingers. It was such a depressing week and I have not worked so hard since my uni days....-_-

Right piccies...

Went to Silverburn after nightshift one day (which is something I do quite a few times dy) to do some Christmas shopping. Everytime I'm in Silverburn, I always stand in front of this cupcake stall and drool hahaha. They look so freaking delicious.... I just need to have them. Usually, I feel guilty about spending money and put weight on but that day, I just wanted to have some. A lil treat for myself.....:D

The Bumblebee Cakehouse 

Look at the colourful different cupcakes!! 

I got half a dozen but there are so many different types as well...  

Woooooo 

My first one - Ferrero Rocher 

Continuing with the theme, more food!! This is from a dinner session from the ATLS course I attended. Price of the course that I paid is included in the dinner...so I was defo going!! It was at Mulberry Bistro in Shawlands.

 Haggis, neeps and tatties

Fish and chips. Yumms for both and was soooo full by the end of it.

Right, I can't remember if I mentioned it, I can't even be bothered to check lol. I find it easier to just talk about it again lol...

So, we got a puppy. Well, technically, Mr Dino's mum paid for the puppy and we are sharing custody? He is soooo cute and his name is Bruce. I mean......

LOOK AT HIM!!!!! 

Awww Mr. Innocent Face (More pics coming up but arrangement misarranged and I cannot be bothered to change it).... 

I don't even know if you can see it, a line of birds on the railing lol. Lame I know. I found it interesting okayyyy?? 

1 pound burger after spending 10 pounds in a new Lidl branch ahhahaha. Quite nice for the price you know...

Tadddaaa. Brucie cute Brucie 

Despite his lil cute face, he is actually a nightmare I tell you. Very cheeky but very smart though

I think that's the pictures so far.

I am tired. I have been trying to do a bit of cardio from a Youtube video lately haha. It's good work out definitely. I don't know how effective it's going to be but it's good anyway. Should try and reduce my food intake as well really..... urgghhh

Oh, this is all because I'm going back to Malaysia after Christmas. Going for about 10 days, to Sibu and also KL lol. Can't wait! I've got things I need to buy to go back!! And on top of that, Christmas presents to get as well....geez.

I have things to write up as well. :((( I'm feeling more and more depressed as I write this in horror of realisation. But my brain is too tired. I just wanna sleep maaaannnnnn

Oh, I'm also going to see Zoe next week!! And Liying too!! So excited. Haven't seen them guys for quite a while now. SO it's going to be good!!!!

Busy weekends ahead. Absolutely..... well okay. Tata for now. I'm gonna go contemplate on what I should be doing but not actually gonna be doing.....

Week 03/11/13

Hey hey! It's been quite a while since I wrote here. I have been (again) partly busy and partly lazy....
So, I cannot really remember what I have been up to past few weeks per say....

I don't even have any new pictures that I could show you guys.

Well, in jist, I've been stressing out quite a bit with abundant of work that I am supposed to be doing... and I just hate having to spend all my time doing all these work. I know it's important for my CV and it's not like I dislike it really. It's just stressful to have so many to do at one time. It's not just physically exhausting, it's also mentally tiring just thinking about it! And plus, I am soooo lazy. This just makes it much more difficult....

Anyways, no point thinking or stressing too much about it. Just need to do my best and try to finish them the best and fastest I could... Pray for me? Pretty please.

Week 13/10/13

Hey hey, it's a Tuesday, I know. But I am going to write about my week from prior to the above date. Anyways, I am on annual leave at the moment. It had been a busy 2 weeks for me. I did finish my long days on Thursday and pretty much been faffing about the past weekend. Didn't get too much done and stressing myself into a stupor....

To be honest, there wasn't anything particularly socially interesting that happened last week as I was working most of the time. Work, had been pretty interesting for me though. I had to see a few sick-ish people and I think I am learning more on how to deal with them now!! So, a bit of a milestone for me.

The only thing that I am blogging about is Mr Dino's birthday and what we did for it lol. His birthday was on Monday but we kinda celebrated it earlier than that. I treated him to dinner the Friday prior - he wasn't the fancy type, so we just went to a Chinese buffet lol. Our fav at the moment in Panda House at the Quay. It is pretty good in my opinion. Sorry, no pics as had been to that place so many times...I just forgot..

Gave him his present early as well. I got him a wallet. Well, he said he liked it, so that's good haha. It's a John Rocha wallet, I just thought it's functionally well equipped to his needs - doubled billed, with good number of card slots (and also a clear slot for pictures!). It's real leather exterior, so should last him considerably long. I don't have a picture of it either hahhaa - I think I just got lazy.

Then over the weekend, did a bit of a baking experiment. I baked some fruit based chocolate cake for him. It was not his type but he said it was nice... It wasn't bad. And it looked pretty nice - at first. Then it started melting....urrgghh. There goes my baking career. Nonetheless, this is where I bombard pictures at you guys....

Bought a bottle of rose wine from Tesco - it has the same ingredients as the one I tasted at Tempus restaurant but it doesn't taste the same... funny story - I wasn't allowed the wine at first cause I didn't have ID *sob sob*  

Mr Dino promoting wino - in the end I drank most of it anyway.... 

Me and cake - it didn't go to plan! 

I'd still eat it 

Ammmm 

Cake and wine? 

I looks nice like that hahaha 

And to top it off with Mr Dino and his cake 

Over the weekend, we did also go to the Fort and then Nando's. It's like a little date day heheh. Bought more stuffs....

Long necklace that is meant to be worn in a unique way.... maybe I'll show it one day lol 

Heart shaped pendant 

Checkered button down shirt 

Black, pink, purple patterned clutch 

 When you open it

Fingerless gloves lol love love love

Selfie pic 

Happy steph 

My hot quater chicken with chips and coleslaw 

Mr Dino's chicken filler burger with chips and corn on the cob

That concludes the (belated) post of the week....

Week 23/09/13

It felt like a really long week. Didn't have any pictures this week unfortunately. 

Work as usual on Monday and Tuesday.

Attended IMPACT course on Wednesday and Thursday. Glad to say that I passed it. It was a great experience and I really enjoyed it. It was just really nice not having to be in at work as well... it felt like a little time off. Although I wasn't really off....

Anyways, there one thing about the course that I have to absolutely rave about. I mean the course is great and had been fantastic revision for me. The instructors were good and very nice. And in the end, I got a certificate which can boost my CV. However, what I felt probably made the money paid worth it is the lunch provided by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. 

I have NEVER attended a course where they serve HOT FOOD!

It was amazing!! (Shame I never took pictures.....)

First day lunch was chicken curry with rice and chapati and salad AND chocolate mousse pudding. And of course the abundance of coffee or tea and accompanying biscuits.

Second day lunch was steak pie and mash and roast vegetables. Plus, the option of salad. Pudding of chocolate cake or ?cheese cake (I wasn't sure, I took the chocolate one.....obviously). 

And they were actually decent! And tasty! Needless to say, I was impressed. 

Friday was an Ayrshire bank holiday for Sept weekend. Was gonna do some audit work but got lazy after gym (long overdue). Weather was too nice and decided to do laundry instead.....(just being sad). And did some preparation work.....

Mr Dino needed to finish some work as well over the weekend, so no funsies outing this weekend. I pretty much rested and watched TV and more preparation work. Laze laze laze

Since I didn't go in on Friday, gonna go in tomorrow and do some work and try and get back a little earlier. It's still a bank holiday and I didn't want to spend it all in the hospital...while I can. 

Oh, I also attended my first online learning session on Tuesday. It was.... awkward. I need to get a headphone with a mic on it as well. I was getting stressed out after that session. The coursework I have to do.... I have NO idea how I should start. ARGGHHHHHHH. Panic mode. 

Anyways, gonna try sleep and go in early-ish tomorrow. Then, do bit shopping and maybe movie? Hmmmmm 

I need a schedule. That I need to force myself to follow. And oh, no social life too. Die-ded

Week 11/08/13

I have started a new job lately. We changed over to a new job last Wednesday. I didn't get to attend the induction on Wednesday though. I finished nights, therefore, only managed to turn up on Thursday. Didn't do much for those 2 days either.... what a skive! Settled some paperwork and occupational health stuffs. Wasn't too bad... I still need to meet my supervisor as well. I'm still not sure what I'm supposed to be doing yet at this point. It's not really been crystalised yet. I need to meet my supervisor and I guess wait till the students arrive before I have a clearer idea of what I am supposed to be doing...

Went to watch movie on Friday - Grown Ups 2. It was funny though. It's not brilliantly funny but funny enough. I enjoyed that movie. Actually, have I mentioned a movie I didn't really enjoy? Hmmmm

Bought some furniture from Ikea!! Was excited. So far, only built a red filing cabinet. I bought a cabinet thing as well which I haven't built yet. There's still things to buy and to be done but the house is coming along so well now!! I am so excited. Mr Dino is starting to do the wallpaper in the hallway. I can't wait for that to finish, cause I think it will look fab!!

Oh well, aside from that, there isn't anything much too interesting. Although my friend Rachel will be coming over to UK in May! I still haven't applied for leave yet, of course. But, hopeful that I should be able to get a few days off lol.

I am working this weekend.... quite scary. I don't remember much of my medical stuffs. I should really do a little more reading up before this weekend. Tra la la. Hope all goes well. :( And need to procrastinate a little less as well, sigh. I am pilling things up so much it's ridiculous. Anyways, another day at work tomorrow, find out what I'm supposed to be doing...

Week 14/07/13 and Greece Part 2

I have been pretty occupied with unpacking (still all lying about), sorting out work stuffs i.e visa etc, and slumming about. The weather in Scotland has been fantastic. It's warm and best of all, dry. It's not gonna last very long though.... I am tired everyday. For what reason, I don't know. I am so fed up with work I cannot be bothered....

I went to Liverpool the other day. No, it wasn't a random idea to go to Liverpool. Explore the Scouserism. I was there to sort my visa out. I had to choose the premium service and paid £953 for it. Bloody expensive shit. It's approved! I'm just waiting for it to come by. Mr Dino took me to there. We went for a short walk around Liverpool after. I bought more things.... Will put this up in a different post lol. 

Also went to watch Monster's University! It was great!! Super duper love it. One of the best animation movies I have watched. Love love love it!!

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So, Part 2.

Day 3

We booked one of the Thomson's excursions to Knossos Palace and then Heraklion City. I think it was 40 something Euros for it. There is a tour guide with us and transportation through and fro, so kinda worth it. We were taken by a bus to the palace.

Sneaking a view in the bus

That's us already there at the palace. Waiting behing in a queue for tickets.

Inside the palace area after buying tickets. It's 6 Euros per person. 

The souvenior shop

View of the palace from afar

More ruins

And some more...

Then one of me hahaha

There will loads of pictures as such, so just enjoy..... heheh. They are renovated ruins as pointed out by Mr Dino, cause I thought they were genuinely the ruins from like gazillion years ago.

Lol. Popular resting area

The Queen's room. Apparently the Cretans are big fans of dolphins. True story

Do you know this is where the Minotaur is supposed to be? The labyrinth nowhere to be seen buy obviously a myth....

The frst paved road in Europe, I was told.

And this is apparently a theatre in those times....

Thomson bus

A lil souvenior from the Knossos palace

We also get to stop by the famous Greek author burial place.

Situated uphill, we get a really nice scenery

Nikos Kazantzakis

The grave and a picture of our tour guide. Which is the lady in the black top and visor.

Great view of Zeus sleeping. Haha. Can you spot the face lying down??

Heraklion!

Some square in Heraklion near where our bus is parked haha.

Busy street

By then it was lunchtime and I was hungry. So food!!

Pork chop

Moussaka - it like a lasagne... it has aubergines, mince and potatoes in it. I actually quite enjoyed it.

Off shopping in the market area. I bought a bracelet which I don't have a picture of.. sorrayy.

It was scorching. Time for ice cream :) My pistachio gelato.

Gelato stall

Mr Dino's. Cannot remember what flavour....oops.

Statue of a famous man in Greece, Venizelos, former prime minister of Greece in the first world war

Outfit for dinner

Wedges for the da night

We were dining at the Taverna. 

Our five course menu :o

Fruit punch

Greek draught beer lol

First course - mediterranean soup

attempt at artsy picture

Tagliatele with sour cream sauce

Some fancy salad which I reallly realllyy love

My veal which is really tough and I didn't finish it because it's taken me so long to try to cut and then eat it!!

Mr Dino's salmon. Should have gotten that....

Entertainers on the stage. It was Motown and Soul night. 

Me trying to cut the bloody tough veal

Chocolate pie for dessert. Heaven. 

We left around 11 pm or so. Was tired and just wanted to sleeppp. Though really enjoyed the food. Maybe except the veal.

Day 4

It's another sunny and hot day in Crete.

I think I mentioned a show station in my previous post. It's blurry but just to show you. This is a omelette and crepe station.

I don't actually remember what I did that day.... stay in the room? read a book in the library section? hang out by the pool?

And for lunch. Seriously all we do it eat. Haha. Long island ice tea

Gave us some bread with garlic butter and olives

Seafood risotto

Saganaki - basically fried cheese

New sandals :D:D:D

Outfit of the night. Also new from Greece lol

Nice scenic picture of meeeeee. Sorry I'm taking the same beach bag cause I don't have any other bags with me...

This is us booked another excursion with Thomson's for a Greek night. It's at this traditional Cretan village place. The above is the queue into the small village. 

Before entering, at the arch area, is a photographer with a male and a female in traditional Cretan costume and also a donkey lol. And we all get to take a picture with them. They of course sell it by the end of the night. There is 2 pictures of us. So, we paid 10 Euros. Lol

Exhibition inside

Then to the buffet area haahaha

There were quite a selection of food, mainly meat. There's pork, chicken, lamb and beef. And loads of salad-y stuffs. And pasta and rice. 

Staging area - some musicians with their instruments already on stage

Entertainment starts - with some traditional Cretan dance

One of the dancers performing a stunt

Post dinner fruits

In between performances, they invite the audience aka us to dance on the stage. It's the same dance over and over and over again lol. I did go up the first time and that's it/ It gets really crowded after a while hahaha

Another performance with a different costume. This time in some tutu-like skirt and leotards...-_-

A singer performing that night. She was among the audience that time to recruit poeple to up on stage again lol

Dessert - sweet dough balls with sesame seeds

Belly dancing performance

It was a good night. We were transported by bus to the place and back home. It was pretty late when we got back. I did enjoy it very much though. Until the next post hahaha.