The End of University Life

Hey Bloggers/Readers,

Its been half a year since my last blog. Last 6 months had been a really busy one for me as I venture into my Final Year Project as a Project Director and that I didn't travel to anywhere expect Phi Phi Island (which I have blogged about).

Having some spare time today, I thought of just updating everyone of what I have been up
to. Other than my final year project come to an end with a bang thanks to my ever loving team (drama or no drama happening team), I learn that we can never please everyone in a team and that there will always be one person who would try to mess things up. But, that is life. We all learn from our mistakes. I learn that most from the project.

I also cant believe that my university life is ending so soon. Now, I am currently doing an internship with Eastern & Oriental Berhad here in Penang. Not the hotel but the managing company who owns the hotel :) It has been quite a ride doing my internship. I learn that I am actually practicing what I have learn in University, which is great! 2 more month and its time I hot adulthood, finding a job and making it into career life.

Relationship wise, I have a perfectly steady relationship with a man whom surprise me everyday with how silly he can be and who adores me more than I should be adored.

Honestly, I have no one to thank but God for being so gracious to me and for providing me with the necessities in my life. I am so grateful for everything and blessed beyond words for the things I have in life.

That's about all the update I could come up with. I will be travelling soon in May. Fingers-crossed to Hong Kong, Myanmar and Europe, Thailand again on its way.

Stay blessed, happy and healthy!

xoxox
Amberstories

PADI Open Water Dive Course

Hello bloggers/readers!

I am back to share a little about my little adventure in my hometown Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Being so close to the ocean and beautiful islands, taking a diving license is merely a foot step away. Just like every other home girl, I have taken this for granted for 17 years of saying yes I will do it but never did. Giving myself excuses like "Hey, there is always next time." Finally, on 17th July 2016, I took the step and paid for it which by all means I have to finish the course or I will lose my money.

With that being said, it turned into the best 3 days of my life. Diving is definitely different from skin diving/free dive. Which I do so often. Diving is literally breathing under water and 45 minutes underwater feels like 5 minutes. I dare not say that I love diving more than free-diving or vice-versa because the experience from either are two separate experiences. But rest assure, diving is for the brave of heart.

I say breach the fear of deep waters, experience the life beneath and its nothing but pure bliss!

WHERE TO GET YOUR LICENSE IN KK

Scuba Junkie Wisma Sabah
RM 1030 (ALL INCLUSIVE + LUNCH FOR 2 DAY DIVE)
*its definitely cheaper that any other trip advisor scuba company, they are generally at the price of RM1200
*book a day earlier, Scuba Junkie get fully booked real fast

WHAT TO BRING

• Towels
• Extra clothes
• Sunscreen
• Motion sickness pills (if you have)
• Basic essentials

WHAT TO DO

• Have loads of courage
• Remember to keep breathing (especially if you are so used to skin-dive like me)
• Do NOT panic
• Try and stay calm
• Trust your instructor
• Enjoy!
• Ask loads of questions 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A 3 DAY COURSE

Day 1

Watching videos on Scuba Diving (5 sections)

Knowledge Review

Final Exam (Paper)- General questions that you will learn from DVD

Day 2

Water confinement (10 min water float without equipment)

Dive with equipment on shallow water (Dive skills as instructed by instructor)

Day 3

Water confinement (200M swim without equipment)

Dive deep water (Dive skills as instructed by instructor)

Hopefully pass and get your license!

Go get your license soon! Its definitely bucket list checked for me!

Here are some pictures!

Dive instructor

my buddy, my instructor

Hi Nemo

Prawny touched me

Breath and keep breathing!

xxx

xoxo

Amberstories

Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand

Hello my lovely blogers and readers. Yes this is a long overdue post that has to go up. I am so sorry for not posting in a long while as this semester is a real hectic one. I am on my study week now and finally got the chance to travel and some time to write about it. So here goes.

I have decided to travel again to Krabi but this time to Ao Nang. It is a very pretty town and full of life. I love it.

How to get there;
We decide to go by mini van which brings us from PENANG-HATYAI-KRABI and KRABI-HATYAI-PENANG. Both ways with about THB1800/RM180. Its not the best option but its a road trip, backpack for sure! *Try book a flight if you have car sick*

Where to stay:
SLUMBER PARTY HOSTEL AND BAR. There are two Slumber Party Hostel in Ao Nang, the one in the beach and the one off beach.
My friend and I stayed off beach, but its only 15-20minutes by foot to get to the beach and Ao Nang civilization. This hostel is so much fun!
They offer free BBQ dinner and breakfast, pretty awesome drinks and even party all night, every night.
So if you are not looking forward to party, dont stay here.
It is also very very clean, with a cubic style beds and the staff are super friendly.
A night per bed would cost about RM50/THB500.

What to bring;
-Light clothes
-Good slippers
-Good liver (drinks are so cheap you have to drink)
-Beach wear/supplies
-Your crazy self
-Stamina to last you the whole night partying

What to do;
AM: 
- Have breakfast in Cafe 8, serves one of the best breakfast
- Walk to the beach, tan yourself
- Go on an Island trip (We took the tour from Slumber Party Hostel and did almost everything from snorkelling to jumping into the sea)
-Eat ice cream (Movenpick is a good one)
-Get manicure and pedicure done
-Get a massage
-Walk about the streets
-Shop

PM;
-Have dinner in Jenna's if you fancy a fancy dinner
-Have dinner at a local restaurant (they serve the best pad thai)
-Party in Slumber Party Hostel (They are wild)
-Head to Chang Bar/ Disappointment Street for more fun and more parties
-Walk about the night market for shopping
-Take beautiful pictures
- Enjoy the beautiful lights of Ao Nang at night.

Ao Nang is party and solitude as well.
So if you have the time, pack your bags and head off somewhere.
It might change you or even so you might just find yourself <3

Slumber Party Hostel (Orange Building)

Ao Nang at night

Breakfast at Cafe8

Hello

Ao Nang Beach

Ice Cream?

Island Tour

It means I love You

Party at Slumber

Cubic beds

Jenna's

For all the love

xoxo

Amberstories

Georgetown

Hello my avid readers,

I am so sorry for not updating for a very long time now. School has begun and assignments piling up. I never really had the time to sit and type out a blog. Neither have I gone travelling yet. So today, let me just share a little bit of George town, Penang.

How to get around Georgetown;
-I suggest the hop on and hop off bus (RM 12 to all route)
or
-A cab to Georgetown. (From USM-Gtown, RM 24)

What to do;

Morning/ a.m

• Walk around the street art
• Take pictures of beautiful builidng
• Have lunch in China house
• Try the Ice ball (flavoured)
• Hop in some cool cafe and enjoy the coffee/tea
• Take the "Beach Street" bus and drop yourself at Gurney
• Soak in the heritage sites and be amazed

Night/p.m

• If you love just sitting at a cool cafe, head to Monkey Cup (No buses drop by their street, so a cab is the only way to get there) But its worth the shot. Their gipfel is amazing, so does their coconut ice cream
• Head to Coffee, Tea or Me. This cafe can surprise you with their alcohol and  amazing musics. (Its located just by Love lane and opposite the streets to Reggae Mansion)
• Best bet for good music to club in Georgetown is definitely Beach Bar at Upper Penang Road. 
• Enjoy the night Market in Gurney Drive (hawker food is good food)
• Dine at Sekeping Victoria for a full on rustic ambience and good food. 

So enjoy Georgetown. I am sorry for such a short post. Its all the time I've got. Updates will be soon! All my love

China House

Lunch in China House

My girls

Armenian Street

Ice ball

me and ice cream

only in Monkey Cup Cafe

partner in crime

always crazy

:*

for life

xoxo

Amberstories