My Japanese language class organized a class trip to the Ueno zoo today so we spent a good afternoon out in the beautiful weather getting acquainted with our furry and not-so-furry friends. Hehe. The fresh air and exercise really did me good and I think I’m gonna try to make it a point to head out to the park at least once a week for health sake, of course, only if the weather permits. *laugh*

bursting with anticipation for the zoo! Haha

he seems to love the sun too…chillin’ out with his tea break. haha

[L-R: front row] Roberta, Alice, Manu; [L-R: back row] Choi, Tim, Giovani

Although this particular zoo in Ueno wasn’t very big and plus the fact that the giant panda wasn’t there anymore, I still had a blast. Ultimately, it’s always the company that matters most, and I couldn’t ask God for better friends and classmates. It’s never a dull day with them and the entire time spent was filled with lotsa of smiles and laughter. Noisy but fun bunch we are as a class. *laugh*

[clockwise from centre] Manu, Denise, Choi, Defan, Phoon

Giovani san decided to steal my glasses…

…and Tim san probably got stressed out from taking too many pics on his professional cam…haha

with my 2 sweet Italian classmates Roberta san and Alice san *smile*

the unidentifiable weird looking mammal…*laugh*

sun-bathing penguins *laugh*

…and polar bears too!

i found a tapir!!!!

a very unhealthy lunch in the zoo… *laugh*

followed by ice-cream!!!! I never miss out on dessert, no matter how full i am. Never!!!!! Haha

As the weekend comes to a close, I’m getting ready for yet another week which I hope will be just as productive as the previous. A lot more things to learn and still a long way to go but with each step forward a new experience unfolds. Looking forward to making the most of what I have been assigned to do now and thank you for being so supportive throughout the entire way. *smile*

My folks are arriving at Narita airport on Tuesday morning so am definitely looking forward to an entire week with them. At the same time, my Japanese language school term ends on the 25^th so next week will be the 2^nd last before Spring break and I will be able to concentrate on the other things at work. *smile* 2 more weeks of exams before it becomes hallelujah time. Hahaha. My Japanese management has allowed me to go back to Malaysia in April for a short trip to finish up some local work commitments, so I’ll be seeing some of you real soon! It’ll be a rather hectic trip though, because there’s so much to do with work in KL, yet so little time so will have to schedule my time really carefully to make the most of the upcoming trip. *smile*

my mini-me – Panda san – courtesy of Manu san. Thank you Manu san for this cute little souvenir from the zoo! Hehe.

I hope you guys are having a good close to the weekend, back at wherever you are. *smile* Time to reset back to work mode and give the best we’ve got for the coming week! Love you most! Mwahhhhhhhhh!