Say Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010!

Its New Year's Eve, Christmas is over and I'm still stuck here in my room. We're nearly at the end of 2009 like as if it just comes and goes.

First of all, lets list out some of the good times that happened this year:

1. Michael Jackson, along with Farrah Faucet has passed away and moved on to their next life. *a moment of peace*

2. Chris Brown beat Rihanna.

3. Tiger Woods cheated on his wife with.... lots of women.

4. The massive earthquakes in the Philippines.

5. The economic crisis.

6. Adam Lambert got 2nd place in American Idol.

Hmm...... isn't this a little on the negative side?
But on the other hand, we've discovered a new disease! H1N1!

Wait.... never mind....

Okay, so yeah, 2009 pretty much sucked 50% but lets look at the brighter side of 2009!

1. America has elected its first black president (and this one is waay better than the last guy ermm... George Bush?)

2. Sophia (my cousin's wife) is pregnant again! Congratulations!

3. I officialy became one of the BRATs!

4. I had my article published in an international sports magazine!

5. Tiger Woods got beaten up by his wife. Justice is served!

6. I actually traveled overseas without my parents for the first time to Australia.

I guess in conclusion, there were some ups and downs in 2009 but, being humans, we can take it!

Have a jolly new year! Happy 2010!!

Christmas Presents, Babies and Turkies!

Merry Christmas everybody! It was Christmas day and we had an excellent feast that night! Highlight meal of the night; roast turkey! Its like a traditional Christmas you'd see from the movies, the only thing missing to the picture is snow falling from the midnight sky!

For the first time this Christmas, even my dad's side of the family came to celebrate christmas with us, even when they're not christians. I think this could be one of the best Christmas ever!

The food was excellent! Even better than excellent, if possible. Compliments to the chefs (aka, mom and the aunties)!

Did I mention that we also made chocolate fondue?

I really enjoyed the chocolate very much; its warm and creamy, and... chocolaty!

There's also the two baby girls; one from my mom's side of the family and the other from my dad's side of the family. Aren't they adorable?

Meet little Vanessa and Catherine!

So I'll skip to the next day; Boxing day! So to all those who may not be familiar with this day, boxing day, which is on the 26th December is actually the day when we open our presents. Most people who are not aware of this day usually open their presents on Christmas day itself, which is not usually part of the Christmas tradition. Thus, Boxing day isn't really that well-known even when its one of the most important days of Christmas!

This year, the presents are rather small compared to last year. But, at least they're quite useful. Majority of my presents are mainly pursus, bags, more pouches...

I also received some good books and cash (the most practical but popular gift ever)!

And now, the most interesting present I've ever received in the year 2009 is......

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A ballroom dance kit! (only RM29.90)

So if there ever was a ballroom dance party, don't forget to invite me!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY 2010 EVERYBODY! GOD BLESS!

Twas the Days Before X-mas

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!! Its christmas day and I'm in such a christmasy mood! Before Christmas day arrived, there was PLENTY to do before the big day came. For example, christmas carols!

Lights and decorations!

And not forgetting lots of food!

Along with the bakeries.

After all this, I've already made up my mind; for my new year resolution, I'm walking to school!

Once again, Merry Christmas everybody! More christmas updates and pictures are coming your way soon. Its time to open my presents! Yay!

Jeonju - Hanok Village

The view outside our window in the morning. It snowed all night. And, the next few photos are of the guest house grounds.

The main entrance to the guest house grounds.

The area is a mix of modern and traditional structures. This area is popular with tourists and is maintained with that purpose in mind. But, it's still very nice, though.

Can you spot the kitty in the pic?

The Hanok Village area is situated on two hills side by side.

Last weekend I went to a small town a three hours bus ride south of Incheon called Jeonju. I went with some friends and by the time we all met up in Jeonju, there were five of us altogether. We all came from different cities. Jeonju is a small town with a bit over half a million people. It seems to be quite nice and laid back. The main draw of the town seems to be the traditional Hanok Village. It was a wonderful little area of town. Quite the throwback to an earlier time. This is where we stayed and explored.

I loved this little town! I would live there if I could.