ARCHIDEX08 - Part 2

Part 2 came faster than I thought it would. LOL...

Upon reaching KL an hour late from schedule, Terence and I took KL-Express down to KL Sentral.


KL-Express, 29 minutes from KLIA to KL Sentral

I dropped by at Terence's hotel, Crown Princess 5-star hotel, before heading to my own.


Crown Princess Lobby

The elevator is a human eater. When I was about to exit the elevator, the door panels started to close and hit me so hard that I almost fell. The accident caused my right hand and leg to bruise. Evil elevator.


Crown Princess Room

The room was below par for a 5-star hotel standard. It was too small, the furnishing was so- so, and its interior design needs help. Crown Princess can do better.


The relatively small washroom added to Terence's disappointment.


Dirty washroom, cracked tiles. Poorly maintained

The Ascott on the other hand was luxuriously furnished and spacious. The suites are completely equipped with home entertainment system such as DVD, VCD player and TV with satellite reception. There were also iron and ironing board provided. The studio I stayed in was a three-bedrooms residence with three washrooms, a living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Late at night, I would enjoy KL night scenery out at the balcony. Best of all, The Ascott is only walking distance to KL Convention Center.


Living room and dining area


Fully facilitate kitchen


One of the bedrooms...


Bright and clean washroom


The Ascott versus Crown Princess

ARCHIDEX08 - Part 1

Was going to blog on ARCHIDEX08 sooner but got lazy and here goes nothing...

I left for KL on 3rd July morning and was extremely excited as it will be my first visit after leaving KL for almost a year...

I was anticipating to meet up with my two best buddies in KL, Chris and Kel.


This is Chris and Kel before I left KL... I was wondering if they will still look the same after a year? Yes, I know I looked so different back then XD

Of course, my main purpose was to attend ARCHIDEX08... And at the same time, meeting up with old friends. But honestly, I feel that the real purpose is the later. HEHE


My boarding pass...

Instead of traveling with the usual AirAsia, I was lucky enough to get 0 Fare from MAS. Even though AirAsia tickets will still come much cheaper compared to MAS's 0 Fare, I wanted to avoid any possibility of having my flights delayed. With AirAsia famous flight-delaying case, I went for MAS.

To my chagrin, MAS delayed my flight for an hour. My other colleagues reached KL without delay using AirAsia. Way to go, MAS.

This time, instead of traveling alone like I always did for 2 years, I traveled with one of my college mates which also happened to be going to ARCHIDEX08.


Terence and I snapping pictures during flight

Since Malaysia Airlines started on cost-cutting measures, they no longer serve hot food on the Kuching-KL flights anymore.


I actually like the design for the cold boxed sets served. Feels like high class lunch box


Water, fruits, fruit cake, green kuih which I don't know the name...


Some western style chicken rice... Can't remember what it is called


I liked this green coloured cookie. It was delicious and not too sweet


Leftovers...

The flight attendants are more helpful, hardworking and (maybe) prettier than AirAsia's flight attendants. I like the fact that I can actually check in my luggage at KL Sentral without worrying if my luggage will exceed the weight limit since I will be doing light shopping during Mega Sale.

TM Karnival

TM once again organized a very successful an event in Kuching to spread the word of their excellent Streamyx services. TM Karnival was held at Wisma Hopoh on the 28 June Saturday.

I did not know about the event until my mum asked me to send my youngest sister to participate in one of their activities, colouring competition.

Reaching Wisma Hopoh, illegal parkings by the roadside have caused massive jam. It was a toll on me since I have very little tolerance to slow traffic. My annoying sister add to my already boiling temper and thus, I have no good review on the event. Such a biased statement. LOL


The response was overwhelming. There was so many primary school students crowding under a tiny tent just for a colouring competition

Why would anyone spend their Saturday afternoon under the hot sun to watch kids colour?! There is no proper facilities provided. No tables or chairs. The only considerate thing the organizer did was to put a fan there, which of course did not help much under such weather. These poor children was sitting on the floor, cramped like sardin and was forced encouraged to produce good piece of artwork. Not far away from the tent was some unknown performer/ singer singing. It was heat + sweat + crowd + noise, I almost snapped.

It was so crowded that some of these kids had to sit outside the tent. Some parents were more prepared, they actually brought along their portable table and chair for their kids.


So fortunate... My sister had to be sandwiched together with the rest of the kids.


Poor girl tired because of hot weather


TM worker managed to find his way to the pool of school children to distribute freebies. I hope he did not injure anyone

TM should provide better venue next time.