Life in Toulouse Part 1

 Finally arriving at Toulouse after 6 hours of TGV experience.

An overview of what we have done during the 6 hours.

We were too lucky to have the last coach, coach 10, which have only 16 seats.

and all of the seats were occupied by our group.

It was like a party area for us, perhaps.

During the 6 hours, some where sleeping, chit-chatting, watching movie, reading and playing.

As for me, i didn't get to sleep. I was playing cards at first.

and then busy taking photos, and then started our pantry and continue playing cards.

Most of us were starving as there were no food being served in the train.

Well, we did not know whether is it legal to boil hot water in the train, but we did.

All thank to Estella for the water boiler, and we enjoyed Sour Spicy Instant Noodle from China.

Like a happy kid. ;))

Below is the view of our coach. Left side were playing Big 2, 

and right side were playing Mahjong Cards.

Right picture was our water boiler and the yummy noodle! excited!

We get our room yay! This was Residence de Brienne.

 For the few days in France, i was staying with my "Package" - Zhinin.

This was my room for few days in Toulouse. and i like it.

With small little kitchen, decent bed, table and etc.

Not sure about the exact amount i paid, but rate in website was 220 euro per night.

Life in Toulouse was peaceful compare to Paris.

People here were friendlier. Probably it is not as touristic area as Paris.

Although it was said to be not so many pickpocket there,

But i am still under stressed that pickpockets are around.

This is just outside my residence. Loving such scenery!
People were jogging around this river.

A plain signage gained my attention as well. And the Autumn leaves. 

I think i should really blog about my trip to France.

it was such a great experience that i wouldn't want to forget.

Le Bistrot du Papé, Toulouse

I always believe that, god is arranging my life.

Everything happens for a reason and that's something call FATE!

It was 2nd day in Toulouse and we were planning to visit to a restaurant which only opened at 8.30pm.

We waited for more than 1 hour and the restaurant did not has the sign to open and we decided to give up and move on to fill up our stomach. Fyi, most of the restaurants and shops in France closed at 5pm. We hardly see restaurants that operate till this late. Moreover, that was on a Sunday night.

From far, we saw a restaurant that still has its lights bright open and we decided to have a look.

Crossing over traffic lights and roads, and we are here. 

Standing outside of the restaurant, viewing over the menu and the owner walked out.

He was wiping a wine glass and ask "How can i help you?"

"We were looking for food."

"What type of cuisine are you looking for, If you are looking for french cuisine, i can recommend you this and that, if you are looking for Asian cuisine, this and that and start telling us where we can find it"

First thing come into our mind is that, he is trying his best to help us! without recommending his restaurant at first. He started to ask for our budget and we were fine with 20 euro per person.

He then said, he can make it three course meal for us within the budget.

Finally, we found a decent place to settle down, and prepare to satisfy our hunger.

He is really friendly and welcoming us like we met before. I admire him as he can operate a restaurant on his own. He is the owner, he is the chef, and the waiter. Salute!

He then introduce us what is he going to prepare for Starter, main course and desert.

Before the starter is ready, he serves as with a big bowl of crackers! Our eyes O.O

and then of course with some breads dip with vinegar and olive oil.

Then, he serves us Smoked Pork Platter as starter. At first, It don't seem like suit me much, as i thought of very raw. When i chew it, it tastes different with what's on my mind. Taste good! and even better with tomatoes! Not forget to mention, the tomatoes are huge and sweet!

I usually don't eat tomatoes in Malaysia. but i am able to finish more than half of it!

*proud of myself*

Before the main course is being served, it left limited space in our tummy.

We went to the kitchen, to watch him cook walk around like our own house.

Risotto is then ready for us!

The shrimps are huge and fresh. I love it so much! Each of us get 5 shrimps!

Chef even thought us how to peel shrimp in an easier way with knife and fork.

I personally dislike the heavy white wine taste in the risotto. because i will feel dizzy after.

However, another 4 of my friends that it tastes perfect! you can give it a try if you are there.

When we are having our main course, chef serve us with white wine. 

Such a perfect dinner!

Our tummy is now totally space-less! :O

but when chef serve us with caramel ice-cream with cream,

we have no excuse to resist! Although we were really full, but all of us are able to finish it.

Imagine the tastiness. ;)

Last but not least, 

a group photo with pape before we leave. 

Address:

Le Bistro du Papé - le Saint Germain

31 Allee de Brienne, 31000 Toulouse

Reservation is needed if you are in a big group!

We visited this restaurant another day, again. not by purpose, but fate.

will update you all again, with the best oyster in town. 

P/s: Ignore my past tense and present tense. Idk which to use :p

Conduct A Self-Asessment

Thanks to my lecturer, Ms Lisa for sharing us this assessment.

This exercise will help you identify the qualities you already have that will be relevant in your working life. It will help you think thoroughly and objectively about yourself. Remember – be honest with your answers! There is no right or wrong. Use this profile whenever you are hunting for a job or going for an interview to remind yourself what’s important to you.

YOUR PERSONAL GOALS

1. The things that I want more in my life are....................

2. In five to 10 years time, I expect to be..........................

 

YOUR VALUES

1. The most important reward to me in a career is..............................

2. Work to me is all about..................................

 

YOUR INTEREST

1. I am interested in..............................

2. I would like to develop an interest in...............................

3. My strongest work-related interest is...................................

 

YOUR ATTRIBUTES

1. I value these attributes......................................

2. The attributes that will help me get a job are.................................

3. I would like to strengthen these attributes........................................

 

YOUR SKILLS

1. I am very good at.................................................

2. My language and communication skills are...............................

3. I would like to improve on...........................................

4. The skills that are most relevant to my career interests are.....................

 

YOUR SELF ASSESSMENT PROFILE

1. Careers that seem to be compatible with my profile are...............................

2. To get the job that I want, I must improve in...........................................

3. I believe I have the following skills to land me a job..............................

Me and Myself in France

Some quotes i remember, it says

"You will realize how beautiful one place is,

when you come home and rest your head on a familiar pillow."

which i think is kinda meaningful. 

I was missing home one week ago, 

and now I am missing the place that i have mingled for 10 days.

Forget about the pickpockets, forget about the rude and dirty,

I would use Stress-free to describe my life in France.

The life you can totally blank your mind out, just be a blind follower ;)

not to mention about some minor unhappy things,

I do enjoy shopping, food hunting, taking photographs and of course their amazing architectures!

I love this place, love the friendly locals, and love their language as well.

I like it when i try to ask questions in french, and i understand their replies.

But too much of walking was a little torture. I love to explore, but dislike the pain.

I love to explore blindly, without knowing where am I, as long as i know where i stay.

I love to view on everything and anything, especially something unique.

I love to take my own sweet time, without people rushing me.

I love to spend money depending on mood. Right mood, buy without much concern.

I love to smile to stranger who smile at me, like we met before.

Lastly, i believe in fate. Everything happen for a reason, for my good.

Do not regret on what you've done or what you've not done.

Just let it be.

This is how my travel behavior.

I am who I am <3

First Step on Europe

Europe seems like a very dream and elegant destination for some of the people.

It applies to me few years ago, i tend to admire people who travel or study in Europe.

I can't deny that i am such a lucky girl who have an opportunity to step of Europe land.

Even my family members have not visited over. 

Probably not because of financial constraint, but more to time constraint. 

Hopefully they will be there one day, such a beautiful land.

Oh forgot to mention, i was there for 10 days Educational Trip. Paris - Toulouse.
Sincerely thanks to my parents and boyfie who sponsored me. Feeling loved.

More than 24 hours in airport and plane includes transiting in Dubai.

I was kinda amazed by Time difference. Such a strange thing.

I have spent 30 hours of Halloween in Malaysia, Dubai as well as France.

I have confused how many meals have i taken. Felt like a boss in the plane. 

Movie, Eat and Sleep and it repeats.

Reaching at Paris about 8pm local time. 

Due to jet lagged and tiredness, what appeared in my mind was "Just another place"

Checked in at HotelF1 Paris Porte de Chatillon and settled down. 

As we have 266 students flood into this hotel at once, the wifi is hardly connected. :(

The weather was cooling and windy. I admit that i have underestimate the weather.

Walk along the street at that night, get some groceries at a shop that still operating.

Take a deep breath of air in France.

And the song "Sound of Silence" appeared in my mind and accompany until i fell asleep.

[Sound of Silence]

Hello darkness, my old friend 
I've come to talk with you again 
Because a vision softly creeping 
Left its seeds while I was sleeping 
And the vision that was planted in my brain 
Still remains 
Within the sound of silence 

In restless dreams I walked alone 
Narrow streets of cobblestone 
'Neath the halo of a street lamp 
I turned my collar to the cold and damp 
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light 
That split the night 
And touched the sound of silence 

Moment of happiness

This was the first weekend i return from France. 

and my birthday was hidden in somewhere within the france trip.

A warm birthday celebration planned by my love at 

Ciccio Pasticcio Ristorante Bar Pizzeria, Changkat Bukit Bintang

I told my love that i would like a cake with candles on my post birthday celebration with him.

Because on my 21st birthday, I have not made any wishes! that was my concern :p

The moment of happiness when the manager brought out the cake without my notice,

and such a surprise as he told me we were not going to have it here.

It was a great dinner with him. simple yet lovely.

I love him as much as he does. ;)

Moment of happiness last forever.