Day Trip to York 21.5.08

It was off day and again we planned some outing. This time is to York, some 1.5hrs drive away from Liverpool. Enid thought it would be good to drive up there for a day trip. The 1.5hrs drive was quite interesting. Pretty flowers in the fields by the hiway, beautiful scenery all around. Really peaceful till I fell asleep. Wakaka!





First stop, Clifford's Tower. Didn't climb the tower as I have to pay entrance fee of £3. Haha. Kedekut ma. Anyway, some introduction about Clifford's Tower. Clifford's Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebels of the north, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. The tower takes its name from one grisly incident in its long history, when Roger de Clifford was executed for treason against Edward II and hanged in chains from the tower walls. At Clifford's Tower


We then walked around. There was a market that somewhat looks like pasar pagi where clothes, food, accessories and even paintings are sold. Didn't buy anything there though so we continued walking around.

One thing I like it here in UK is that, there are really alot of dog lovers. And most of them bring their pets out for walk. Managed to get permission to pose with a few of them. Really lovely.





















We had a very interesting lunch at Betty's. Its a very traditional English restaurant where they serve superb English tea and variety of cakes. Yummy! Really delicious. The presentation itself is interesting enough.














Finger sandwich, Sultana scones, cakes, cakes and cakes. OOOOoooo... Yummy Yummy.











Betty's Traditional English Tea







After filling our stomachs will delicious food, off we go again. Enid lead us to an alley where the shops all looked lopsided. This is The Shambles ler, she said. Shambles (also known as 'The Shambles') is a bustling centre piece of historic York. The way that fifteenth century buildings lean into the middle of the cobbled street means that the roofs almost touch in the middle. Mentioned in the Domesday book (making it date over 900 years), we know Shambles to be York 's oldest street, and Europe's best preserved Medieval street. This place is really interesting as you can get many cute stuff here. There are so many shops here selling souveniers, clothes, antiques, jewelleries to name a few. I even found one shop with my name. Keke. Didn't know I have business there. If it is really mine, wah! Kaya lor! Dreaming ler... My shop ler!!!

Reality check, reality check. Ok. Back to my sightseeing. Our next famous stop is the York Minster. Even from far, I can see the tower and even from far, it is beautiful. Enid told us to strike a pose in front of the building. The building is really huge and very fascinating. Again, we didn't enter the cathedral as we have to pay entrance fee of £7.50. Amanda n Me at York Minster


There was also a statue of Constantine the Great at the entrance. Amanda and I decided to imitate the statue. Hehe. Really 38 of us neh. 2 Constantine, the Great Wannabes!

After York Minster, we went to the park. We bought some bread to feed the pigeons and squirrel. Amanda went screaming away when the pigeons came too near and nauti Enid kept throwing bread crumbs around Amanda's feet so Amanda was practically screaming away. It was a really funny sight and I laughed till tearing. Keke. Amanda feeding the pigeons

Basically, these are the few places that we went for our day trip in York. Enid wanted to enter York Dungeon but unfortunately, it was closed by time we got there. However, I still managed to pose at the entrance. Just love to take pics eh.
Had a great day out in York and really want to thank Enid for bringing us there. Hope more adventures to come! Love tis pic alot. Blue Starbucks

BBQ at Wirral Park 14.5.08

Wanna join us for BBQ lunch? Enid asked me last week and I went, Huh?? Lunch?? Are you nuts? So hot! Well, that's the first reaction I gave her because in Malaysia, who in the world have BBQ for lunch? Haha. Anyway, I agreed to go along. This BBQ thingy is just to have fun together with Sapporo colleagues.

So we set off at 12.30pm though the agreed meeting time was 11am! Malaysian time. Kaka. Anyway, we head to Chester for Wirral Park. But we got lost for almost an hour or so. When we finally found the place, all of us were starving already because some didn't have their breakfast. Luckily I had a cup of oat n wholemeal bread before I left. Kaka..
But thanks to our chef, Somchai, we managed to fill our stomach with yummy fried rice. Yum Yum.

The park is a beautiful place. Serene and cooling though
the sun was shining bright n hot!
It has a cliff that overlooks the beach. There are greens and greens everywhere. Amanda and I managed to pose abit for the camera. Hehe. Well, we don't get to do this in Malaysia , do we.









Posing! Posing! Such a poser eh.







Amanda and Me

Then came along Baby Rhihanon and Baby Ashante. They are really, really cute. May Yan invited the parents to join our party while we, the aunties, were busy playing nannies. They are really adorable and not forgetting energetic too. Guess, I am getting older d.Kaka... Posing with Baby Rhihanon & Baby Ashante

So after filling my stomach with chicken, sausages, fried rice, and more chicken, playing nanny was good exercise cos Baby Rhihanon is full of energy. She never got tired of walking and dancing. Soooo cute.
Taking Baby Rhihanon for a walk

After almost 6hours spent at the park, its time to go home. All of us are tired n sun burnt. So we started packing and head home.

Really had a fun day out in the sun. My first ever BBQ lunch in the open. Posing ler. Haha

Happy Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day, well, technically speaking cos now its 5.30pm here. Well, most years, my sis and I would bring the whole family out for a good meal. But this year, I am far from home. All I could do was call home to say Happy Mother's Day to mummy. Well, find it kinda awkward to have to wish my mummy. Maybe all these years, I have taken her for granted. And now that I am so far, I miss her and her food and not to forget her nags alot. Hehe.

Most times we only treasure things after we lost them. Most times we take people around us for granted and only start to regret when they are gone. No matter how we tell ourselves to cherish family, friends or people around us, we being humans, either chose to forget or ignorant to do just that.

I've lost 2 person in my life so far.One is my brother when I was very young and another is my paternal grandma during my first year uni. The feeling of losing someone is really horrible and told myself to really cherish all those around me.

So this blog is to my mummy and my grandma, may her soul rest in peace.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

2 weeks in Liverpool

Its been 2 weeks lor since I arrived in Liverpool. Getting a hang of things around here. Weather has been kinder to me these days. Not so cold and no more 3 layers of clothings to bed. Hoorayyy!!
I even went out without wearing jaket. Even though its hot, but its not humid. It was really comfortable to walk along the street. Hehe!

And I went shopping too!
Nice!
Psstt... But I din get anything. Its 3 for 12pounds at Dorothy Perkins. Keke...

My Life as a Waitress

My life as a waitress. What is so interesting about it?
Hmmm... I've never worked as a waitress before, I've never worked in a restaurant before (well, my mom's stall does not count yah) and I can't speak Japanese. So, what is so interesting?

I know! Being able to say, "Excuse me sir, menu. Excuse me ma'am, menu." Huh. After you say this a few time, you would have got bored of it. Well, that's part of my duty. Put the napkin across their lap and give them the menu. Then its laying out the saucer plates and then wait for them to order. But that's not my job yet cos I am still not familiar with the menu list and operating the hand till.

It was not really a busy day because it was a weekday. So there was not much running around.

There are times when I just stand there and think of my family. Is really a very sad feeling to be so far away from them. And thinking, back in Malaysia, I was the one enjoying the meal. But here, I have to do the serving. Haizz...

Anyway, after end of my first day, I can't feel my feet anymore. It was sore and I just can't wait to go home. 4hrs of standing and walking seemed short but when I was told I can go, I am more than happy. I just want to go home, take a hot shower and have a warm cup of oatmeal. And that is just what I did.

Well, nothing eventful on my first day. Didn't break any plates or glasses. Phew!!!
Oh yah, Liverpool player, Fabio Aurelio, came to the restaurant on my 3rd day here. Hehe.