Ahh March is here. How’s everyone? I feel bloated (CNY aftermath). Hahaha And then there’s the crazy weather. *sigh HoT HOt hOT!!!

When I landed back in Malaysia few days ago, I thought I wouldn’t have to suffer Siem Reap’s heat anymore. But aiyo it’s the same hot here but Siem Reap is slightly hotter. The only solace is my hotel room. Will tell you why later.

My poor dog is feeling the heat as well. He’s been drinking lots of water. Very unlike him actually. And he’s constantly playing with his mini ’swimming pool’ (read: water bowl) when no one is around. LOL Gotta bath him soon. His last bath was 2 days before CNY. That’s like 17 days ago. Hehe

I’ve been feeding him lots of ice cubes as well.

Me: Chester you want ice?

Chester: WOOF!

Me: How many you want?

Chester: WOOF! WOOF! (means he wants 2 ice cubes hehe)

I just love it when my dog response to my question. I don’t think he understands actually. Haha

Sometimes we will have this sort of conversation:

Me: Chester you want to play frisbee?

Chester: WOOF!

Me: Are you ready? (preparing to throw the frisbee)

Chester: WOOF!

Sometimes I think he actually understands my question. LOL

… and guess what? I’m having some minor fever, flu and cough. Hope I’ll be able to get well in time. *prays

This will be my first oversea trip in 2 1/2 years. My last oversea trip was to Hong Kong and Macau in November 2007. What happened to my ‘visit at least 1 oversea country a year’ mission? Failed lo. It was due to health and busyness. I’m very sure I will be able to ‘tambah’ balik those 2 lost ‘oversea trips’ soon. Thinking of Bali. Anyone? *blink blink

OK back to Siem Reap…
I’m getting the 3 days pass ticket
Taking my 2 lenses (50mm f/1.8 and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6) but which one should I ‘load’ on my camera as the main lens. Any suggestion?
Am contemplating whether I should bring my tripod and gorillapod. Or maybe I can use my body as tripod? haha Decided to bring tripod.
Not hiring a guide (since this will be a leisure trip; will be going to Siem Reap again with a more ’serious’ partner later)
Not visiting Tonle Sap
Will be hiring tuk-tuk except for the last day trip I will hire a car to bring us to Banteay Srei and Angkor Wat. I thought Banteay Srei is too pretty and cannot be missed. Is the road to Banteay Srei dangerous for 2 ladies and a driver?
Already I’m thinking this is sure gonna be an expensive US$$ trip.
Oh and where do you change large US$ notes to smaller notes? Got it at money changer. LOL

Kindly comment if you have any suggestion. I can read your comment until this Saturday. *yeah that soon!

Angkor Wat… here I come!!!

We renovated our front house late last year. It took quite a while for everything to be done with. Such long months. All in all we’re happy with the outcome. *smiles

There are a couple of things that I like about our newly renovated ‘concrete’ turf.

First there’s this lovely wrought iron window grill.

Perfect match with a lacy curtain. Don’t ya think so?
Photo had a seventies twist!

Notice the porch lighting?
I love it very very MUCH. It gives the porch a very classic-antique look. It’s even lovelier at night! (with light-shadow effect)

Cost only RM28 (if I’m not mistaken). Chosen by yours truly. Hehe and am very proud of the selection.
And if you look at the right, you can see the window is green in color. It is actually reflecting silver with some green and beige color at the corner. Surprisingly it blends well with the overall look.

Then there’s this wrought iron gate.

It has the same pattern design as the window grill. Love it!
This is Chester’s favorite spot. The door to freedom. Haha

This is the mid-section of the gate. Cun ya? Haha

Let’s check out the porch then.

With everything on the ground tiled up… we flora buffs need some space to grow plants. We requested the contractor to build a mini garden bed at the side of the wall.

Right now there’s only a couple of cactuses and spring onions. I’ve seeded a portion of the mini garden with herbs seed. *fingers cross

For the outdoor lights, we have this…

This design is actually very common in Klang Valley nowadays. It’s kinda Japanese style.
Anyhow I love it. My family love it. It was an unanimous vote. lol

Then there’s this corner stone wall that I like very much TOO.

The wall stone is light yellow in color. Good match with the outdoor wall color which is sandstone.
Dad said he wanted the ‘Dubai’ color. Hahaha
And the gate, looks like made of wood ya? It’s actually wrought iron too. I wanted an actual wood gate but my mom said NO!

Last but not least… the pattern on the front gate. Again, similar design as the house gate and window grills.

They’re taken in different mood to highlight the beauty of the pattern. Now you know why I love my new front-ier.

Oh 1 last note…

Kong Hei Fatt Choy!!!!!!!

May the year of Tiger brings good luck to EVERYONE!

p/s: haven’t finish shopping and cleaning the house yet.:P