Definitely visiting Chiangmai again

Can't believe it is been two weeks since I got back from my vacation. Definitely definitely definitely visiting Chiangmai again! Although I didn't do much this trip I definitely loved the vibe that I was getting from the place.

We went there to celebrate my mother's 70th birthday as a family. Only one missing was my second sister (who couldn't make it as she lives all the way in Sydney and had just come back for a holiday in December).

We mostly spent the trip just exploring the markets (night market, food market, Sunday market) and checking out the shopping malls in Chiangmai. My parents have been there before so they have done all the touristy thing like visiting the temples etc so they didn't want to do that all over again.

There are plenty to do though in Chiangmai. If you a adventurous and love sports then you can spend a day riding ATVs, zorbing, zip-lining or even white water rafting! Chiang Rai is just a couple of hours' drive away and there are plenty of guides that can take you there for a day trip. Apparently the White Temple there is a must see! If you are a lover of Thai food you can even spend a day learning how to cook Thai food from scratch. Can't wait to try out all that when I visit again....whenever that will be!

Time for a Short Vacay!

I am looooooooooonnnnnggggg overdue for a break and I am finally about to take one. Headed off to Chiangmai this coming weekend to celebrate my Mum's 70th birthday. Sooooo looking forward to it. Would have much prefer a beach vacay but then any vacay is better than none!

Also bought myself a new camera - the Canon Power Shot G7X. Been wanting to get a good camera for ages. Finally parted with my hard earn moolah to buy this baby. Hoping to get some nice shots in Chiangmai.

Have a great weekend peeps!!!!

New York Dreaming

Yay!! Bonus time is here. My company has paid out our annual bonus and I really can't complain about it. I am a happy girl indeed. That bonus has now put me that one step closer to realising my dream of visiting New York! Apart from the bonus that I have deposited into FD accounts, to-date I have been given USD1 to kick start my USA holiday fund. Feel free to ask for my account number if you want to contribute towards my fund...:P

I am still trying to decide on a right time to go and how long to go for. Would really love to go during Christmas time but that is when things get expensive. Definitely do not want to be there during summer. Hmmm........

Lost track of time

Gorgeous Blue Skies

Beautiful Bali. It is so easy to lose track of time when you are here. Woke up today and realised that it is already Day 5 of my trip. Another 2 more days left to this trip. I will update you guys on the status of things with my ex when I get home to Penang. For now I would just like to enjoy my much needed break.

Ever since getting into the Legian area, we have spent it doing nothing much. We have taken surfing lessons twice and I am hopeless at it. I have absolutely no sense of balance. But at least it is something new that I have tried.

Hopeless surfer chick

I think my instructor is getting frustrated with me and trying very hard not to lose his patience with me....hahahahaha....I think my friends wanna go again today but I will pass....body has been chaffed raw. I made the mistake of not wearing the surfing top during my first lesson and my elbows and stomach is now bruised and chaffed. 

I guess I will just have a chill day by the beach today....I love the sea, the sand and the surf. Feeling the water and the sand between my toes. Somehow looking out at the ocean it gives me a sense of freedom. It de-stresses me. 

Anyways I only have two days left to my break....gonna make the most out of it!

Have a great day peeps!

Day 3 in Bali

Woke up today to a beautiful morning. Hope the weather stays like this. Hopefully his mood improves to coz I don't think I can stand another day of walking on egg shells and biting my tongue. Wish me luck!!!!