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| Night Shift |
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July 28th, 2008 |
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Followed by a series of Redang, BBQ, Farewell, Lunches, Dinners, Karaoke, Sales Drop… We’ve decided to start another series of Night Shift, Work to Die, Revamp Guidebook, Translation…
First batch of night shift friends reporting to work. Check out the guy on the right, he is going to buzz you for the coming months!
The last one leaving office will be the champion of the day – They will do anything to win, including this liquid-like hand protecting device.
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| Mahalo nui loa |
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July 24th, 2008 |
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Mahalo nui loa is Hawaiian for “Thank you very much!”
I recently talked to John, customer service of Wizard Publications. He is so helpful, and he is sharing few interesting words with me :)
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| A day of “Hanoi” family and friends reunion |
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July 23rd, 2008 |
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“Eh… why this jie jie looks like my mummy one… ”
“The smile looks so familiar … like the first comforting smile I saw… while my backside still aching from the slaps by some crazy peoples…it’s the same round little nose and nourishing cheeks that tickle my body after my bath!”
“Aww… why these two uncles opposite there so noisy, getting all attentions of my mum and jie jie… trying to act cute ah? grrr… … oh oh… so cold… don’t want that purple thing, papa… it’s cold cold… stomach cold”
“waawaaa..waaaa…waaaaa… protest! protest! waaaaaaa” Sean, 10 months old now, has burst into tears.
Kylie took out an empty bottle from the back of baby stroll and a warm milk bottle has produced in seconds. Perhaps every mother is gifted with this dexterity when her baby is crying. With a few seconds of milk feeding, hugging and comforting, the little cute Sean is back in action to spread his appeal to waitresses, sale representatives and pedestrians. None of them can help themselves to return a delighted smile with their fonded heart, screaming “ohhh so cute!!!”.
Finally, Sean was dancing happily now on Kylie’s lap. Moment ago, poor Sean was pouting his lip in the baby stroll while we discussing on the Hanoi guidebook.
Let’s Poll:
1. Our Jusco Photogenic Baby Winner looks cute also when he is sad, what you think?
2 Do you think Sean is correct? Does his Vicky “jie jie” as pretty as her mum?
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| Pin’s Bad Reading Habit |
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July 16th, 2008 |
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I must admit, I’m not good at writing at all. This largely contributed by the bad reading habit I have since I was in primary school. I know, it is an excuse :)
In those days, I read about 10 to 20 stories books a day. My book limit was easily over quota, and I had to use my friend’s name, simply to feed me, the book scanning machine. The reason is simple, I jump word by word and never go into details. It is like picking from every page, important keywords and guess the story. One bad thing about this is, I am never good at writing great essay, both English and Chinese.
We want to create a Most Remarkable travel guidebook and sell it on a best Travel Guide Platform. Me and my development team, come from a background of build and operate online business. To produce Remarkable guidebook, we have the best writers in our team joined us, and we will make it for sure, one day.
Yet, I believe, we shall find no excuse to also involve in the production of the guidebook. We would like to get involved, and know our products better. Eisen suggested to record down the activities in producing the guidebook, will keep updating this page :)
15 July 2008
Working on guesthouse in Malacca. I wanted to include Best way to book your room (SMS, phone, email, hotel booking website?). Emailed the owner of guesthouse to verify with them. This dirty job should be done by us first and include in the guidebook. Malacca can be divided to Heritage area and Malacca Raya area. Probably 2-3 guesthouse in each area. I have this idea, a good travel guide should help our travelers to plan, theoretically, they need not to refer to any other website, we should make sure all info are included in the guidebook. We have to help them to decide what is best guesthouse. Surrounding picture of the guesthouse is important. Picture shared by other travelers on that particular guesthouse can be included in the guidebook as well. I think it is crucial to interview owner of guesthouse to find out the availability rate of their guesthouse in general. I am thinking of including Youth Hostel and also info of those CSurfers who allow travelers to stay at their house. I might get more info from Hospitality Club or CouchSurfers website. Probably hot shower and WIFI info as well.
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| Missing Whiteboard |
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July 10th, 2008 |
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When Ryanne came to work the first day, I was not around. It was after a week, I got to know her more and find out how outstanding she is.
Today, she will be taking care of the whiteboard for one last day. After 3-months of her chasing-picture hard work and undertable activities, it was now full of proud members and endangered species!
Ryanne will be back to her college in Terengganu. If you are missing her, you can drive your way there to the east coast. For those who wish to visit her in her hometown in Malacca, make sure you know when she is back. If you are lost, get the Malacca guidebook.
I got an email just now from Agnes & Eunice. Looks like they have opted to adopt the poor whiteboard. Thanks ya!
Do well in your study, Ryanne! We look forward to work with you SOON!
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| Feel the heat from Langkawi Island |
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July 10th, 2008 |
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After zigzagging all the way from Dataran Prima, our well-known “little blue in the sky” has fetched its master Pin, the jet lagging Marcus and I, in nausea state, to the busiest spot in the city. It was our day out to Bukit Bintang for meeting up our little writer from Langkawi Island, Shirley. Her activeness in replying emails and passion in writing blog have gained our attention and motivation to invite her to join our big family.
From Shirley’s Facebook, I discovered that this young girl has the same birth date as me, and is 10 years younger. Always being cheerful in photos, she has the compelling smile that would stun anyone who is looking at her photo. Don’t believe me? Have a visit on her blog or facebook. Pin was stunned for more than 1 minute… hehe
The long awaiting meet up has come true when we approaching the main entrance of Bukit Bintang. With the afternoon sunbeam shinning from the background, Shirley has magnetized Pin to give his first remarkable handshake, symbolizing the strong tie between Pin’s determination in a4trip and Shirley’s enthusiasm in Langkawi writing.
We proceed to a Hong Kong style cafeteria and had a pleasant conversation. In this 45-minute conversation, Shirley had affirmed some new updates on Langkawi facts and developments. Some examples that elicited my desire to visit this lovely island are the size of Langkawi Island is actually much bigger than Penang Island and the island is not just burgeoned with hotels, but there are also a lot of new infrastructures like Starbuck, cinema, factories and shopping center. Regretfully, we failed to prolong the precious moment with Shirley as there was another meet up scheduled shortly after. .
Back to our guy’s talk during the journey back…
“ Hey, Shirley looks much prettier than her photo!”
“ Haha, I second…”
“ Yupe, let’s plan our Langkawi Island trip soon!”
“Cycling in Langkawi? Anyone?”
“…. …. …”
“ Aiya, you guys should buy a bicycle and join me…cycling is good for health… can enjoy natural view… .. it’s environment friendly….and also spare tyre free at your tummy….. ”
Zzzz… Marcus had fallen asleep due to his unbearable jet lag from England and I was back to my nausea state at the back of “little blue in the sky”.
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| Animal Ambassador |
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July 3rd, 2008 |
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What does an animal ambassador do?
- Do research on the endangered species of the destination country.
- Write an introduction post on the animal. This will be featured into our travel guide.
- Look for local conservation organizations and build relationship with them.
- Write posts on the organizations and their latest activities.
- Write more posts on the endangered animal in order to create awareness.
- Help a4trip channels the conservation fund to a selected conservation organization.
What to include in the first introduction post?
- A royalty-free photo of the animal.
- Brief introduction about the animal.
- Distribution map of the species and description.
- Why is it in danger of extinction?
- What can you do to help the animal?
- List of conservation organizations/projects and link to their websites.
- See the best example from our Malacca animal ambassador, Leona on The Clouded Leopard.
How to build relationship with conservation organization?
- Do research on the local conservation organization which is supporting that species, short-list and email them.
- Brief them about our a4trip project, and show them how a4trip support animal conservation.
- Ask permission to feature their organization in our travel guide.
- Be friend, and you might get more information and photos from them!
What else to write?
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| A day in a4trip |
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July 2nd, 2008 |
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It was a fresh Tuesday morning with blue sky outside the office…
Wait, what is happening to our daily morning meeting? Looks like it could be not enough sleep last night, or run out of marketing ideas!
It was then Ammie came to office together her ‘Super-A’ roses all the way from Cameron Highland.
Roses in vase? Courtesy of Ammie’s Le Fiores online florist. You would love to see one in your office’s table, order now.
Well, it is not always you get present made-in-sweden. Jian, gout’ed, still make his way to visit us in the office with some swedish alcohol and chocolate. Jian Alcohol lights us up :)
Chailee and Weikey completed their internship training and both are leaving us soon becoming mappers now. Mixed feeling! True is, we miss them both, but we also enjoy the KFC – compare this picture with the one taken during morning meeting and you will know what I am trying to say :)
Two sets for three?
We are going to miss Chailee much after she back to school. Hurry up, everyone taking picture in turns. Starts from Jian, Nic and Weikiat…
Yong, my sister Lynn and Chailee
Hungry look #1…
Hungry look #2…
Champion of the day, Weikey
Back to default mode, eat!
Pin and his new-found personal assistant, Agnes.
3.30pm, picture taken in front of Kill & Fry Chicken. Get back to work :)
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