Pre-Christmas at Hash & Tag Cafe (16/12/16)

  It was late afternoon, I was reading my novels and scrolling through the inbox of the Facebook Messenger app. Something had hit me, I immediately went to our group chat whether they wanted to do a night out. From the moment I'm back in hometown for the semester break, the first thing came to my mind was- a high school gathering. Just a few of us would do the trick. Since most of us are back for the break, why not have a gathering and celebrate Christmas?

  I asked my friends in the group chat whether they have any free time for the night out. Yu Xuan was one of them to reply. She said:"Yeah, I would like a night out. How about you guys?" I'm always on the house whenever there's a gathering in my hometown, Malacca. Then came Zhi Bin, he said "Yes, I'm on it as well!" We just left Shi Wei, we also Siak Zhong as well whether he wants to come along too. We were busy chatting that we forgot where's the place of the gathering. I suggested in the group chat that we could do our gathering at Hash & Tag Cafe- it's like our usual gathering spot because of the relaxing atmosphere and soft music for you to chill out.

  We set the time at 9.30pm. I looked the time on my iPad which stated 8.43pm, which means I had 40-45 minutes to get myself ready for the night out. I picked out a blue polka dot blouse and a pair of black jeans. Ending the look with my trustee hairband and Baby G green watch, also a pair of my new Skectchers shoes. Around 9.40pm, Yu Xuan was outside of my house but I was wearing my shoes. My amah (maternal/paternal grandmother in Hokkien) had to entertain her while I was adjusting them. I grabbed my bag and headed out of the house. "We'll be back in time," Yu Xuan and I reassured amah before we headed off to Hash & Tag cafe. On the way, we chatted what we've been up to recently.

  When we reached our destination, we had a difficult time to get the car parked. Luckily, some kind people helped us. We waited about for 20 minutes before the boys arrived. The cafe has a Christmas tree and a snowman to get your Christmas feels. Before that, I had a cup of hot chocolate and a slice of Oreo cheesecake because I didn't eat much during dinner. Yu Xuan sent a message through the group chat asking where were the boys. Zhi Bin sent a photo that they're nearby. Another surprise was Siak Zhong came to the gathering too! We didn't get a reply from him earlier. We talked about each of our success in college and university as well as the struggle we faced in college.

  Time flies when you're having fun! We looked at the time, it was already 12.10am! Uh-oh, it was way passed our bedtime! They were heading out of the door and suddenly turned back because they almost left me behind. Shi Wei noticed my new shoes. "Hey sis, nice shoes!" he complimented. "Thanks! My mum asked her friend to buy them for her in Japan," I said. We waited for Yu Xuan to get the car drive over so it's easier to get in. I saw a blue vintage car. I asked who's car was this. Shi Wei said "You'll see!"

  As Yu Xuan and I were about to leave, Siak Zhong slipped into the vintage car. My jaw dropped! Two surprises in one night! What a night! My very first high school pre-Christmas gathering ended with a perfect note.

Girls' Night Out Tagged at Hash & Tag Cafe (11/9/16)

  What's with a semester break without a girls' night out? Yu Xuan and I were out in full force for our third girls' night out. The first one was Brats & Uni cafe, the second time was at my place. Weeks before the one-week semester break, we've been planning to meet up since the last one was in June. I arrived in my hometown, Melaka, on Saturday. The first thing I always wanted to do is to meet up with some high school friends.

  I went to the Messenger app to check out who was on the house. Unfortunately, some of them were on a road trip with their family while some of them weren't back yet, so it's just left Yu Xuan and I. I was really excited for the night out. After doing revision, it's time for me to pack up a few stuff for the night out. While I was getting ready, Yu Xuan texted me through the Messenger app that she would be a little late. I said "It's okay, take all the time you need!" By the time I came out from the washroom, she just arrived. What a nice timing, I thought.

   After putting on my trustee black and red DC shoes, it's off to the night out at Hash & Tag cafe (I did mention in one of my blog posts, feel free to check it out!). It's my first time back at the cafe since I last visited in June. I reorganized the same young waiter who served us during our last visit. This time, I'm gonna try out the waffles. As the waiter handed us the menu, we looked through what we were going to dig in. Eggs are my favorite so I decided to try the eggy waffle while Yu Xuan chose a crab waffle.  As for drinks, Yu Xuan and I chose green tea latte and hot lemon tea respectively to heat up the night.

  I decided to go for dessert. I asked Yu Xuan whether she wanted to have a bite. "You go ahead!" she said. I went to the counter and ordered a tiramisu which I tasted last time when I first visited the cafe. That was one of my list when I arrived- tasting the tiramisu.

  The rest of the night was just catching up. I had the best time of my life! Just my girl, Yu Xuan and I chilling the night.

Crime Prevention Campaign at Sunway University (30/8/16)

  After Economic class, I go to the library to have some "me time" as my course mates are having topic tests for Accounting so they decide to skip lunch and focus all their attention on the books. While I'm on my way to the library, students are getting together at the main foyer of the college. I guess it's lunch time for most of them. Well, I'm not that hungry because I'm saving that appetite when I get home from college. As we walk along the pedestrian walkway, there's a slight rain from the heavy showers early morning. The floor is very wet so I have to be careful, especially when you're on elbow crutches because the rubber end will just let you slip and fall, that would be embarrassing! 

  Damian and Pui Yee accompany me into the library while the rest of them wait outside. Luckily they find a seat which is very near at my favourite spot of the library- the fountain view. "Thanks a lot! You guys go ahead, I'll be okay," I said. By the time, I come out from the washroom, the room is almost full! While I'm doing my revision as always, I hear some music that is coming from the University foyer. I didn't care that much at first, so it's back to the books again. 

  Suddenly, the national anthem, Negaraku is played which I pause for awhile and sing softly until the end of it. Curiosity hit me- I have to check out what is going on up there. I ask the student who sits beside me to take me out of the library. To my surprise, a campaign is launched by none other than Sunway's founder- Tan Seri Dr. Jeffery Cheah, alongside with PDRM's Crime Department to raise awareness about crime prevention. 

  There is a small play during the launch. The Pink Panther theme song is on cue, "evil laughter" is heard. As we look up to the balcony, a student who plays the bandit has the real poster. The one revealed by the officials is a "fake". Here comes our "policeman"! He asks the audience where is the "bandit". Together with university's mascot, Samson the sun bear and a little help from the public, the "bandit" is now under the long arms of the law. What a great showcase to raise awareness about our safety. 

  Lucky for me, I have the golden opportunity to talk to one of the policemen who attends the campaign. He is Inspector Foo. Inspector Foo tells me everything about the campaign, also I ask a few questions regarding to the campaign. He even gives me tips on how to detect a finger print. "You find a shiny and clear object, that way you can spot the finger print easily," Inspector Foo said. We are sitting on the mini stage so finger prints are really hard to find. Can't end the conversation without a selfie right? Wow, meeting a real life policeman up close and personal. 

  All the VIPs are invited to have high tea at Level 6 of the university. It's back to my books. After I'm done studying, I eventually bump into my best friend, Bair! We have a lot catching up while waiting for the car. 

  I have the best day of life! What a way to celebrate National Day in college. I have gained more knowledge on crime prevention. Who knows I might be Sherlock Holmes one day? 

DSP Foo with Katelyn at the Crime Prevention Campaign 

Girls' Night Out at Coffeology Cafe (28/6/16)

  The moment I woke up from my nap, messages appeared from my iPod screen. My best friend, Yu Xuan asked any of us in the group chat is free tonight for a dessert. I said "I am!" but the others have already started their lectures in their respective colleges so it's really hard for them to get out on a college night. Some of them are having exam tomorrow. I guessed it was just the both of us- our very first girls' night out. 

  Yu Xuan sent me a message through a personal chat box on Messenger. She asked me where should we go later. At first I suggested we should go to a nearby shopping mall, Aeon to have dessert at the Coffe Bean but then Yu Xuan said the varieties at the Aeon shopping mall were not much. So we decided to have our night out at Coffeology. I went to Google immediately to find out the place then I gave her the cafe's address. 

  I was done watching Prime Talk 2000, Yu Xuan's car just arrived. When I opened the door, I realised the dogs were on the loose so my aunt had to tie them up before I proceeded to the main gate. Yu Xuan was wearing a dark blue polka dot dress and a pair of flip flops while I just wearing a Mkckey Mouse T-shirt with a pair of black pants. I should wear a dress. I thought. Anyway, the important thing was the night out. 

  Yu Xuan told me along the way that she planned the night out was supposed to be Brat & Uni Cafe, unfortunately the cafe was off for the day so we headed to Coffeology cafe where it's right beside Windmill Station. We took our seats and we looked through the menu. I ordered chocolate almond fudge and a chocolate milkshake while she ordered green tea latte and waffles. I decided to leave the strawberries and blueberries because they were not my favourites. Yu Xuan encouraged me to try because we never might know whether it's good or bad. 

  As I took a bite, strawberries and blueberries were not so bad at all! The blueberries tasted like grapes while the strawberries tasted sweet and a litle bit of sour, that's the Malaysian strawberries to you. We wanted to go to MacDonalds to have another taste of burger but the plan was called off. Around 10pm, we headed home. After dropping me off, Yu Xuan had a small chat with my grandma since she hadn't seen grandma for a long time. 

  I am very lucky and blessed to have a friend like Yu Xuan. She accepts me for who I am and being myself whenever I want, of course I need to limit myself at some point. Best girls' night out ever!