NTGravity Zone: December 2014

Salaam....

Today is the last day of 2014 and also the final entry for NTGravity Zone... but first, let's recap the best in 2014 and to make it more fun....

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Presenting.... NTGRAVITY ZONE AWARD... *clap clap clap*

▶▶▶ 12 Most Popular Entries ◀◀◀

Honestly.. as you all can see, i dont have so many followers.. but i do know i have a small group of regular readers... silent readers...

Anyways... countdown begin....
[Click on the picture to read them.. dont worry by clicking each picture will open a new tab]

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Let's start from the 12th most popular entries in 2014..

This is my first day experience at Rainforest World Music Festival and my second year covering this international event [ Thank you to Sarawak Tourism Board]

However compared with last year [same day entry], the entry 'RWMF2013 : Songs My Mom Taught Me' preceded by 15 viewers [as this entry was created]

Anyway, Drum Circle is epic!!

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Taking the 11th spot...

Have you ever experience this...

You sit in front of your laptop or pc, getting ready with all material you needed ~~plus a whole pint of ice cream or jug of SUPER black coffee~~ and half an hour later, your oh-so-eager-beaver fingers still on the keyboards just kept on typing random words and then deleted it.. or backspaced it... or Ctrl+A and delete?

Few hours has gone and you still sit in front your laptop or pc, getting ready with all material you needed. Done with a whole pint of ice cream and a jug of SUPER black coffee and still, your oh-not-so-eager-beaver-anymore fingers just kept on typing random words and then deleted it.. or backspaced it... or Ctrl+A and delete?

*in spooky voice* Have you? HAVE YOU??!

....That's pretty much what happen!

...aaand I settle it with food... and blog about it... ahahaha

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At number 10th...

First day of Borneo World Music Expo.

This is the second year and scheduled to be held in the days before the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) every year. The expo will integrate a trade fair, musical showcases, conferences, exhibition and networking sessions which would promote the culture and music.
It is specifically designed to expose Asian and ethnic musicians to the international market and to help professionalize the music sector to meet the expectations and standards of the international market.

Showcase from India - The Barmer Boys... very fascinating!!

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Number 9!

NTGravity Zone was invited by Astro to attended a press conference, a meet and greet session and a showcase of a popular Indonesian singer, Afgan.

God knows how excited I am to meet him...!

Too bad during these period of time, i've just switched to a new smartphone after getting zapped by my previous Galaxy Y. Instagram was not yet compatible to my new Asus Zenfone 5 and the battery lifespan was super short!

I just managed to posted just few photos on my Facebook and twitter...

And also at this period of time I had just moved back to my parent's house, life is kinda busy and I only managed to published this entry - 6 days after the event...

I personally think it can hit higher... #toobad

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One Night and 14 Years Later is an entry about the first ever Bloggers' Night hosted by BB Bunkers and jointly hosted by Damai Central, Escobar and Escape Beach Bar.

...and my 14 years anniversary shout out to one of my close friend..!

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On 30th May to 2nd June 2014, NTGravity Zone (under Sarawak Bloggers society) has been invited to attend a festival held in Ba’ Kelalan called 'Irau Aco Lun Bawang'. This entry is the first night of the event.

and my second night in Ba' Kelalan.

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Half way there... at 6th place...,

'Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta : Memori Bandar Kuching' is a Malay language entry. This entry is so so close to my heart and also an impromptu idea after I stumbled upon an old photo of Kuching city in Google..

It is also Malaysia's 57th Independent Day themed "Malaysia, Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta" [Malaysia, This is where a love begin]

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Ranking at number 5...,

Continuation from 'One Night and 14 Years Later' entry which also ranked at number 8th most popular entries in 2014. This entry is actually the Day Two [ of our 2D1N BB Bunkers and Damai Central experience ]

...read about me, trying to bring back my childhood memories by riding a bicycle for 2.5hours to 3hours journey which end up with food... as always.. #facepalm

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At number Four....

Irau Aco Lun Bawang is an effort to encouraged Lun Bawang's society to congregate and socialise by way of cultural, sporting and entertainment activities. The Irau has been earnestly observed on 31st May to 2nd Jun every year in Lawas, the district within Limbang Division, where the majority of the Lun Bawang are to be found.

For 2014, Buduk Nur is one of the villages in Ba' Kelalan and has been selected as the host for this yearly event.

This is my day one report for that event...

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The third most popular entry in NTGravity Zone for 2014 is...

This is the first episode of my journey from Kuching to Ba' Kelalan..

By reaching Lawas, i've completed one of my life goals - Been To All Division in Sarawak... Took me almost 35years... Thank you to Sarawak Tourism Board and Sarawak Bloggers Society.

The 4th [Whole Cold Rainy Sunday at Ba' Kelalan] and 5th [From Ba' Kelalan With Love] episodes of these journey entries, sadly didn't make it on most popular list...

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We're now viewing at 2nd most popular entry in 2014...

In celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year, Astro brought the Kuching people the joy of spring in the Chinese New Year Carnival featuring a lineup of artistes from Astro Ben Di Quan, held at the Boulevard Shopping Mall on the 11 January 2014 [ Saturday ]

NTGravity Zone was also invited to experience the festive feeling.

The carnival featured Astro Star Quest talents – Geraldine Gan, Nicole Lai, Justin Ng, Eng Yee Min, Shian Ter, Juztin Lan, Peace Teo, Stephanie Liew, Fyone Tan and Jordan Sen who thrilled the crowd with Chinese New Year song performance, as well as interactive games to give away prizes.

... and the super cute “Mali” plush toys are adorable...!

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NTGRAVITY ZONE'S MOST POPULAR ENTRY IN 2014 are.....

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Rawrs with 2689 viewers and counting.....

This entry also broke my all time record posted on 31 August 2012 with the title "Tarikh sebenar Merdeka?" [570 views.]

NTGravity Zone was invited to attend Astro CNY Luncheon and Media Premiere Screening for a film that set to be released on 30 January 2014. Presented by Astro Shaw and produced by Woohoo Pictures, this movie is a cross-continental story that explores the idea of culture, not just as tradition but as an expression of love.

I have watched the movie 3 times ... not including dvd version....

▶▶▶ 10 Most Viewers By Country ◀◀◀

I usually write about something based on my own experience, opinion and observations. By blogging also provides a space for me to sharpen my English language as well as about Photography, Photo Editing, making graphic using Adobe Photoshop [currently using CS4].

After gathering info from StatCounter - it's really surprised me to see those numbers and locations of my audience... Suddenly i hope you all will love me blog...

Please pardon any broken English occurred...!

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By the way...,
I am also very, very, very interested in travel and dine, if there is a chance [either by myself or sponsored or funded] I will love to be go for it [or get invited or selected], and I will, of course write about it in my blog. As a social media geek, I will update in real time on social media especially in Instagram, Twitter & Facebook.
Hehehe.... #MenyelamSambilMinumAir

▶▶▶ 3 Most Viewers YouTube Videos ◀◀◀

I've only managed to created 3 videos this year [compared to 2013 - 7 videos]... There is another one video but i didnt upload it on YouTube so i didnt count it.. Anyhuu.... Here goes...

at 3rd place......
Afgan - L1ve In Kuching [HD] | Showcase in Kuching | 14 September 2014 at The Hills Shopping Mall.
Published on Sep 19, 2014
▶ 134 views

taking the second spot....
Mawar Putih untuk Mama [ Cover Version ] Published on May 10, 2014 ▶ 654 views

Most viewed YouTube video won by....
Junior Eldstål - Hero Has Risen [HD] |Tribute to Malaysian / Sarawak Fa's Defensive Midfielder | Best of luck! Published on Jan 19, 2014 ▶ 1,211 views

Junior Eldstål has ended 2013–14 season with 55 appearances for Sarawak FA to joined Johor Darul Ta'zim FC on 11 November 2014 [my birthday... huhu]

Last but not least....
My first [yet still on-going] malay novel... 3xBenci 4xCinta | Social data: 33.5K reads. 341 votes. 90 Followers | Ranking : #2 in ChickLit

▶▶▶ Appreciation Shout Out ◀◀◀

Bismillah (meaning "In the name of Allah" or "In the name of God")....
I'm so very grateful to be able to survive this year even though I still could not get any permanent job. I wish to change that...
I would love to say Thank You very much to :
ஐ Mercy Allah SWT... for giving me guidance and strength to continue on.
ஐ My Family [Fader, Mader, Big Bro and Lil Sis]... for their kindness and understanding while i'm still on my second year in sad but true 'freeloading' mode.
ஐ My Wonderful Souljas... Especially to : ♥║ ♥║ Nru & Ee [for lending me the camera...] ♥║ ♥║ Riner [You are my Best Friendly Fire!] ♥║ ♥║ Louis [You also always very kind to me..] ♥║ ♥║ +Yunizar Sabiee [Both of us have endured many things, 14 years and counting, In Shaa Allah. Just bear with me during the ups and downs yeah?]
These people are the ones who are always there when i have none! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being my friends and i'm truly sorry if there is something that I do have hurt the feelings of all of you.
I love you all from the bottom of my heart!
ஐ Sarawak Bloggers Society
Especially to +Cyril Dason [ founder of +Sarawak Bloggers] for creating this society, giving us the opportunities to experience and learn something new. This shout out also goes to my GAOK friends... this is my second year knowing them but feels like forever... Glad I met y'all! ♥║ ♥║ +Garner Wyne Madcat ♥║ ♥║ +Khairool Adzelan ♥║ ♥║ Ophelia John ♥║
ஐ The following has given the opportunities and all the invitations were given to NTGravity Zone [personally or through Sarawak Bloggers] this year:
♥║ Astro [For all the invitations to cover events in Kuching] ♥║ ♥║ BB Bunkers [For organizing a Blogger Night] ♥║ ♥║ Sarawak Tourism Board [Ba' Kelalan, Borneo Music Expo and the famous Rainforest World Music Festival ♥║ and Berbuka Puasa Session] ♥║ ♥║ OurYouth.my [Fullfilled my bucket list this year] ♥║ ♥║ Hotlink By Maxis [Even though i won this contest but i gotta be grateful too] ♥║ ♥║ UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd [WAG Music Festival] ♥║ ♥║ Four Points By Sheraton Kuching [Christmas Dinner with children at Salvation Army] ♥║
ஐ To all NTGravitians [NTGravity Zone's readers and followers] You rock!!
ஐ Everybody... who ever and where ever you are... Keep it alive!
Thank you very much having NTGravity Zone, hopefully more to come in future.

▶▶▶ FINALE ◀◀◀

In every sunset, every flower's unfolding petals, every baby's smile, every loved ones hugs and kisses, every wonderful, astonishing miraculous beat of our heart. May we live in this beautiful world at peace and with the awareness of God's love.. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015! Love, Peace and Hugs From NTGravity Zone’s and families and friends To YOU and YOUR Families and friends Please give a minute silence and respect for those who have lost their loved ones in [This also includes our furbabies]

ALFATIHAH

NTGravity | Cant wait to start my first entry for 2015...!! In Shaa Allah... Haiiitt~!! ... You actually think i'm going to stop do you? .... yeah breathe easy now.

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Hello...

How are you all doing...?

Anyway.. thank you for visiting NTGravity Zone.. a blog about 'The Rant Of Chivalrous Kuching Girl' [a.k.a. The ROCK Girl]

Last week [11 December 2014] Five volunteered bloggers from +Sarawak Bloggers Society was invited by Four Points by Sheraton Kuching for a special event to share their love, hope and joy with 30 children [age 6 - 12 years old] from Salvation Army Kuching Children's Home.

This is part of various Care For Community projects since four years ago where its associates volunteered their time and efforts to give something back to the community.

Kudos to all involved!

This is my first time here [dining here]... and I would like to say Thank You very much to Four Points by Sheraton Kuching for having us and to Sarawak Bloggers Society for the opportunity.

I've reached the hotel at about 6.40pm. Met my fellow bloggers +Khairool Adzelan and +Garner Wyne Madcat while Irene will come a bit later... Our fifth gang, Tia Branking can't make it tonight but it's ok, she is always in our thoughts... ~~[and our plates.. hahaha]~~

We've met Mr Ivan Chai [Online & Field Marketing Manager] for the first time... He invited us to go inside The Eatery, one of the Best 10 Most Chic all-Day Dining Restaurant in Asia.

The event has not started yet but it's ok - we can take pictures of the untouched buffet spread first... This place is huge and next to swimming pool! Love the deco too... feel like in my own kitchen [although my kitchen looks nothing like this.. hahaha]

He, then ushered us to our designated table.

Carolling session has started in front of the outlet by a choir group from St James Kampung Kuap, Kuching. I heard their are quite high in demand which is not surprising because they sings very harmoniously.

At the same time Four Points by Sheraton Kuching also wanted to introduced their Christmas and New Year buffet menu which combined with the usual spread.

Patrons can just go from station to station or counter to counter to choose a wide range of food that their offered. From western to local dishes to oriental to D.I.Y ABC Station! Love the way those dishes were nicely presented.

I dont know about the other bloggers but i felt like a kid in a candy store! #Weeeeeeeeee

Western food area...

All time favourite served at the Asian Station. Next to this counter is Christmas Main Course counter and at the far end, Cauvery Station where you can see a whole roasted Turkey! Yummy!!

Table seating in The Eatery outlet... spacious..

Festive sweet temptation area... oh yeah...

Most wanted dessert.. a rich New York cheese cake!

and various miniature desserts...

What a Christmas without white snow and gingerbread house, right?

Gingerbread House...

Meanwhile...

The event has started...

Each children has received a Christmas present and goodies from the donation collected for this event. They also very happy to meet and mingle with Santa Claus.. [ well who doesn't, right?]

F.Y.I - 200 associates from different departments has given their personal contribution and voluntary effort which made this event special to everyone. #salute

and makan time for all invited guess...

Group photo of happy campers that night!

More foodie you say? Here goes nothing....

At Asian Station : Braised Chicken Meat Ball in Superior Sauce

For this holiday season you can order this roast turkey [weighed above 5kg) at RM300+ at Wrapped Deli. You need to pre-order at least 24hours earlier for all cakes and roast orders. Available from 12 to 25 December 2014. Don't missed it!

At Seafood On Ice counter :

Various selection of Flower Crabs, Half Shelled Scallop, Poached Prawn, Green Shell Mussels and Oysters

Cured Fish Fillet with fresh Herb Platter... i did my second helping for this.. love the sauce!

Create Your Own Salad Counter : Enjoy your healthy green!

Selection of bread rolls, loaf and also herb stick bread to compliments the soup at Soup from Kettle Counter.

On Garner's plate -

Sushi, Salmon, Tuna, Egg Salad with Beef Bacon, Christmas Venison Pate and Poached Prawns.

This is our star of the night! A smooth, creamy and a little highly seasoned soup of Lobster Bisque with Truffle Oil and Crab Meat soup.

I think I can eat the whole pot... with some garlic breads... Yeah, THAT good!

See our happy faces!

Told ya!

:: Sweet Side Order ::

Met some ex colleagues during my hotel years... can't believe it's 15 years ago since I first started and 7 years has gone since the last time punched out... This is my first time meeting them after 7 years!

Jejak kasih kejap.... huhuhu~♥

The four of us are truly enjoyed our spread... I know I do...

Furthermore with the presence Mr Ivan Chai, Mr Liong Chong Yaw [Executive Chef] and Ms. Myla Avon David [ Sales & Marketing Manager] who were all very friendly willing to accompanied and chat with us throughout the night. #ThankYou

Ended with few selections of dessert....

Great Food. Great Rates! That's their huzzah!

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Need to slow down you hectic life and enjoy some simple pleasures or just a getaway with your loved ones? These are awesome package for you to choose... Don't forget to invite me...! #LOL

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As we all walking out ~~with heavy stomach~~ to leave the premises [as it's about to close] - saw this hall of fame on our way out...! Woww... Belated congratulations from us at NTGravity Zone and keep it up!