Wednesday, June 06, 2007

What Happened in Salzburg

For those who are still awaiting my post on the recent Germany and Autria tour, thank you for your patience and please continue waiting. I will get to that the earliest possible. (Korang ada rasa macam menunggu buah yang takkan gugur x? hehehe). In the meantime, Bro Alden ada buat post on what happened in Salzburg. A must read. Please click on the link below.



Tuesday, June 05, 2007

A Scottish Experience

What? two posts in one night? Now it is obvious that I am super lazy to do my work..hehehe. Been meaning to blog this for some time now but somehow never got round to it until tonight.



When I first came to Glasgow, I was as lost as the tv host in the video whenever I chat with the locals. But, after eight months living with the Glasweigians, I can proudly say that I understood 95% of the interview. Mana lagi 5%? Losses due to extremely short concentration span.

Nique's Pizza Quiz and other blogthings

I could not sleep but I am too lazy to be doing any work for my dissertation. So, i was bloghopping when I got to Nique's blog. She did a quiz to find out what her pizza personality is. Curious, I did it too...hehehe and guess what? I am a cheese pizza (mozarella i hope).

Cheese Pizza

Traditional and comforting.
You focus on living a quality life.
You're not easily impressed with novelty.
Yet, you easily impress others.






Then I also did this one. What kind of pet am I?

You Would Be a Pet Cat

Independent and aloof, you don't like to be dependent on anyone.
And as for other people, you can take them or leave them. You often don't care.
You live your life by your own rules. And you have deep motivations that no one truly understands.

Why you would make a great pet: You're not needy or greedy... unlike other four legged friends.

Why you would make a bad pet: You're not exactly running down to greet people at the door

What you would love about being a cat: Agility and freedom

What you would hate about being a cat: Being treated like a dog by clueless humans.




And this one..What's inside the room of my soul?

What Your Soul Really Looks Like

You are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget.

You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. You feet may be on the ground, but you're head is in the clouds.

You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you.

Your near future is a lot like the present, and as far as you're concerned, that's a very good thing.

For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.




I now also know what kind of flower I am. Surprise..surprise. What a coincidence.

You Are A Lily

You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist.
People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you.
You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words.
Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize.


Sunday, June 03, 2007

Isle of Arran

Yesterday, we finally made it to Isle of Arran. A trip that has been postponed too many times. Unfortunately, weather was not on our side but since the internet connection in the halls has been acting up real bad for almost two days, and library closes at 12 noon on saturdays (mcm pergi pun :-D ), we decided to go anyway.



We bought an all inclusive ticket from Glasgow to Brodick Castle on Isle of Arran for only £15.30 day return. It was one of the Great Days Out of Glasgow offer. The ticket includes train ticket from Glasgow Central Station to Ardrossan Harbour. Then a ferry ticket from Ardrossan Harbour to Brodick, Isle of Arran and the open roofed top bus from the jetty to the castle. But apparently, they printed the wrong tickets for us and the one we had do not cover the bus but they let us ride it for free anyways. ;-)




The island really represents the countryside of Scotland. So beautiful. I am sure it is more beautiful on a sunny day.
On the isle we visited the brodick castle, walked in the country park and stopped by the Adventure Land (where we practised the panning shots).




Then went to see how an Arran cheese is made. But they were at the end of the process already. So, missed that but, we still get the free cheese tasting session. In the end i bought one. Smoked Garlic cheddar. Yummy! We also tried the local made ice cream. Sedaap.


They have Arran brewery too with free wine tasting but we didnt go there. We did go to Arran Aromatics (local made skincare and candles) and lepak at the Brodick town.



In Brodick town sempat main 18 holes putting game..hahaha my first experience. Wanted to go kayaking too but there was no time. More photos can be found at my fotopage (in progress).