I had an amazing Chinese New Year with family and friends in Penang but came back to Kuala Lumpur earlier for two reasons:
1) To stay away from too much good food in Penang - Read my post here for the amazing food I had. Also, I had tons of photos to catch up with. I will share some later this week or next week.
2) Both TeamMalaysia & TeamMalaysiaBabes CNY Party~!!!!
Initially, I was planning to have a blog for both events but decided to split into two.
To start off, I would like to thank the host @patlu and @joshlu134 for opening their doors and welcome us to their cozy home.
Secondly, I would like to thank TeamMalaysiaBabes to not only take initiative to host this pot luck but also welcome everyone not in the TeamMalaysiaBabes WhatsApp group chat. Other than @patlu & @angiechin28, I believe a few others were key in organising this wonderful event. So thank you very much.
I planned to arrive early (before 4:30pm) because I wanted to make the most out of both CNY parties. But my sister had her friends over for CNY Open House and was busy being the host. I was in a rush and since I live in Kajang, I drove to a nearby restaurant to bought some Kajang Satay and drove straight to Pat's home in TTDI.
Arrived in TTDI at 5pm and once I turned into the street where Pat lives, I remember her telling me that if we do not mind double parking, the road is wide enough to do so and she is right. If there are no cars on the street, one can have 5 cars driving abreast~! First to greet me were Pat's friendly dogs, then I heard the amazing @noriaakip announced to everyone "Orangila is here~!". I love it when people greet me by orangila:) Before I removed my shoes, the lovely @jassicania was at the gate, so I helped her with the bags she was carrying so she could park her car.
Below were photos taken in chronological order:
@lianmok & @patlu setting up and busy preparing for the feast.
I was busy greeting everyone and didn't get to take any other photos until this moment. I was surprised that we started our dinner at 5:15pm. Our first group photo with all the food on the table, it was a good idea from the ladies because I was thinking of group photo at the end of the event or after everyone arrived:) @khimgoh arrived soon after I took this photo.
People always ask me why I choose to stay in Malaysia as opposed to Canada. Above are 2 of the 5 reasons why - mouth watering food and lovely friends~!
The 2 photos above made me LOL seeing how we were standing around the table. This is a typical scene in Malaysia and is amazing how food can really bring everyone together.
Salted Egg Fish Skin (from @noriaakip) is definitely most popular dish. It was the dish that was refilled multiple times. It was my first time trying this snack but I only had a few pieces as I had so much fun taking photos and socialising with everyone. Another one of everyone's favourite was @angiechin28's salad, I would kill for the secret recipe~!!!
Looks like @lianmok, @angiechin28 & @francesaw were discussing something exciting.
Olivia & @ranjitavelan
@lianmok, @patlu & @catherinelim
@khimgoh, @jassicania & @noriaakip were in deep conversation as there were together for quite a while.
@khimgoh and I are part of the committee for Myjuniors, we promoted the upcoming MyJuniors event. She came alone but I was delighted when she would bring her husband and two little ones to the next event.
@jassicania is an English teacher, I felt so much at home chatting with her because she reminds me of my wonderful friends from Canada or my cousins who were raised overseas. Would love to chat with her again.
@noriaakip - She is super friendly and mingled with everyone. How blessed are we to have her in this party:)
It was so great to catch up with @voltranrex and @coloringiship (I spent some time convincing her to get a Wacom tablet as she does amazing drawing. You can view them all on her posts) again.
@joshlu134 & Kitra
@crypto3d & @natalielo - Saw them in Big Hug Burger last month but didn't have a chance to chat with them. Lovely couple. I also learned that both of them & @khimgoh were also going to the other TeamMalaysia CNY event.
@sireh with the 2 best dressed ladies.... I know @sireh really wanted to take a photo with them, so I hope he loves this photo.. hahaha...
First surprise of the day - caricature from @sireh: above were photos where an announcement was made that @sireh would draw a caricature of one of us. I was so drawn into the moment to get the perfect angle that I didn't catch any of the conversations. It was finally decided that @angiechin28 would the lucky one. It was a great moment where everyone was around the living room to share the moment together.
@sireh - I have heard about Sireh since I joined TeamMalaysia and finally got to meet and chat with him (and well as @rambai). His skills on sketching and caricature are legendary. What is more amazing is his team's contribution to Steem-Cartoon and the effort he puts into his trade (be it the university he works in or the community in Malaysia). I was lucky to be able to catch up with him/Rambai and be there to take photos of the entire sketching he did of @angiechin28. Please take note that he will be managing the next MyJuniors program, please follow his blog or @myach for details.
Anyway, I met @angiechin28 for the first time. We have been exchanging replies on Steemit and told me (and others) to join them for future events. Of course I said yes and I truly mean it. Just hope that we would all stay longer to catch up and chat.
Second surprise of the day - Birthday cake for Feb babies
Third surprise of the day - a musical performance from @perennial. @perennial is another individual who has been very active in Steemit & TeamMalaysia, we have been exchanging comments and replies and was happy to finally meet him in person. It was such an honour to be present for his performance, my photos will do no justice to his masterpiece. I am sure you can view his performance from one of the many other attendees of the event.
That was the last shot I took before I left for the next event. Because food from next event is catered, I made sure to leave on a full stomach with all the delicacies (especially the home cooked food). It was such a shame that I had to leave early, after spending 2 hours warming up with my fellow Steemians, only thing I wanted to do is to stay until late night.
Wowww!... Great photos!... i'm waiting for this! Hahaha! You have documented not just photo images... you also captured the spirit and the soul of the party... job very well done buddy! Cheers!
Thanks bro and see you next week... more photo opportunity for me and more time for us to mingle:)
omg.... the paparazzi.... no wonder @sireh was sweating. Totally get the pressure. ah ha ha ha ha.
Good job though still could create so well under pressure.
Oh yeah he was sweating alright.. hahahaha
Nice work @orangila. Great photography skills. You are one guy who is easy to get along and very friendly. No wonder the ladies say you can come in anytime without invitation.
Looks like you are the other party that came with Kajang Satay. We did as well. It was a good narration of the event that took place. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish we could have stayed much longer if the circumstances permit.
True but ladies prefer guy with a musical instrument.. hahahaha
Where do you live?? Not many would drive all the way to Kajang to buy satay
I live in klang but i bought the satay from the haji samuri along kesas highway. There is also one near here.
Hahaha.. that is cheating~!!! hahaha....
Ya i know...kajang satay not from kajang...guilty as charged.
Beautiful shots! So much things happen there haha
Yes, we miss you.. but thank god for Discord and Steemit, you can feel connected with us too
@superoo7, come rain, shine, hailstorm... BE THERE for our next #TeamMalaysiaBabes party ya! <3
Superoo7 is in Perth for studies... he won' the able to join our events anytime soon... but we are sure to welcome him when he is back to KL for a visit.
Finally get to see this and meeting you in person! Yeay!! I love your work! Personally, I have been following your postings on all events photos that you have taken - and I guessed it right, it will always turn out awesome! Would love to have you again in our upcoming events @orangila. I think you must be Superman's cousin because you seemed to be able to be at several places at one time! Where did you get all that energy??
And yes, just for you, I will tag you to my chicken, fruit & macaroni pasta salad :-) I will make a photo tutorial even!
Thanks. I would love to attend future events, it was just ashamed that the time for both events crashed as it would be great if everyone on both events got together.
I attended both events because I love meeting everyone and love the opportunity to take photos. But meeting you all is most important to me, the delicacies are just a bonus. There were so much laughter and energy for the event, it was truly memorable.
Of course I would love to make it to future events, just keep us all updated.
Yay... looking forward to the recipe:)
Chris @orangila, I truly admire and appreciate your talent in photography. You are a natural. Observing you shoot photos taught me a lot.
BTW, next time, ask for ladder.. have different sizes behind the kitchen. Short and tall ones also got! :D
Most importantly, am very touched by your dedication to Steemit Malaysia Community... your photos will certainly draw more Malaysians to join.
See you again soon bro! Much love and God bless you and may your photos be an inspiration to all. Amen.
Thank you my friend... and thanks again for being an amazing host, what time did the last guest leave? I am just curious
A ladder is a photographer's good friend, i didn't know if you had a few otherwise I would gladly borrow them.
Yes, my plan is to have proper photos so that we can not only show case to other Malaysians but also when we are international stage where others can have an idea how active we are:) Cheers
So many talented people in the TeamMalaysia including yourself @orangila. Phew at last we get to know your real name! But I think you are right orangila sounds good too especially when I see you going around everywhere to shoot, climb, stand, stood, squat, sprawl.....hahahaha. Anyways don’t forget to enter the photography competition ya at https://steemit.com/photography/@timsaid/mypictureday-challenge-round-18-winners-announcement-round-17. Good luck and all the best and see you again in our next gathering.
Yes, great to meet you again and got to speak to you in person... you were so friendly to me that I won't forget you....
To be honest with you, I was looking for photo competition to join.. now I know which one to join. Thank you so much:)
woww...great photos @orangila !!..glad you came and capture all this wonderful momments!!
Thank you bro~!! It was extremely to finally meet you, Sireh & Perennial in person... been following all your amazing posts for months...
nicee..thanks again bro!!
Next time, I would like to take photo of you sketching/drawing or training... :) Hopefully in one of the upcoming Steem-cartoon events
owh..it'll be nice..bro, can i borrow your photos for my post?
Yes of course... ago ahead and use my photos
thanks bro!!..so nice of you!!
Love all these photos!
Thanks:)
Gosh, amazing amazing pictures?! You are one heck of a photographer and such a lovely write up you wrote about us all!
Thank you... we had such an amazing conversation which abruptly ended when announcement was made about Sireh to draw a caricature of one of us.. and it was sad I had to leave early.. anyway, we'll catch up again and I enjoyed my conversation with you:)
Another superb posts with awesome photos. Upvoted and resteem. 💪✌
Thank you:)
WOW, that looks like two very successful and fun events. Super nice music was part of it!
Thank you~!! I won't take credit for hosting or organising the events as they were all done by capable hands of the hosts. I did help up a bit and yes, this is the first event of the evening with 3 surprises: caricature, birthday cake & musical performance... thanks for stopping by and I'll have a look at your posts:)