The Bayon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន, Prasat bayon) is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman’s capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman’s death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences.

The Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes. The main current conservatory body, the JSA, has described the temple as “the most striking expression of the baroque style” of Khmer architecture, as contrasted with the classical style of Angkor Wat.

The Bayon was the last state temple to be built at Angkor, and the only Angkorian state temple to be built primarily as a Mahayana Buddhist shrine dedicated to the Buddha, though a great number of minor and local deities were also encompassed as representatives of the various districts and cities of the realm. It was the centrepiece of Jayavarman VII’s massive program of monumental construction and public works, which was also responsible for the walls and naga-bridges of Angkor Thom and the temples of Preah Khan, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei.

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A lot of my friends have been telling me that i MUST go to Melbourne because it’s SO ME! And from what i’ve heard and experienced… YES, i think i fell in love with the city. From the graffiti to coffee and artistic building architecture and people… i just feel at ease being there. And strangely, i can feel that i can express myself more in a city so foreign yet not a stranger to me.

Sydney or Melbourne? I can’t decide which one i like more. Both is different in it’s own way and also i like them both because of different things as well.

Anyways. Pics in random. I lost track of the name of the places halfway.

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haha. Anyhoo, As some of you might already know, i just got back from the land down under not too long ago.
Life’s been busy and exciting at the same time for me. Ive let go certain things in my life and im moving on. :)

Also, if you dont already know… i’ve chopped off my long locks and have a sorta punky hairstyle now. :p pictures later or you can always stalk my facebook or find me for drinks. of course i would prefer if you give me a call and we can go food hunting/shopping/doing nothing :)

Any crazy dude out there wanna go on a crazy backpacking trip with me? hahaa :P The only condition is for you to be able to handle a camera (to take pictures of me conquering the world wtf) :P

Definitely going back to Aussie soon, just to finish off my travel to -do lists … which is really crazy and i will only share it with you if you are going traveling with me. haha wtf :P

nuff talking. pics now. caution. bandwidth overload.

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Semi Permanent 2010
Semi Permanent was insightful. There were a few speakers that intrigues me but some were actually just plain weird(?). The conference in Sydney this year seems to focus more on print and online. I actually spent some $$ buying frankie as they seems to be a big hype for the fashion industry. little did i know, i actually have collected a lot of their artworks unknowingly in my folder of inspiration. :) guess what, i also receive a surprise souvenir from whirwind for participating in their badge design competition. *teehee*

Darling Harbour
is BEAUTIFUL!!! The skies there amazes me. beyond words. :) Took plenty of pics but i guess i’ll just pick a handful to show.

Chinatown
feels like home! All the asians walking around and so on. Food’s decent here and basically, i just felt as if i can live here. The japanese food in Sydney is awesome! Better than what i expected and totally worth every penny!

The streets of sydney
What i like most from Sydney is how each section of the city can look different in it’s own interesting way. I love the ARCHITECTURE of their buildings as somehow, it seems to preserved the old school feeling and still look very well maintained and sort. Some restaurants are just so pretty!

Train Station
The train station reminds me of Hong Kong! somehow even with the trains being old and dirty, it’s interesting to try other country’s public transport. :)

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House
WOAH. i took millions of photos here but i guess i’ll just upload a few. ;) The view is spectacular and the chilly winds while walking along the harbour… breathtaking! too bad we were too late, else we could have had dinner at the opera house!

Bondi Junction & Bondi Beach
PARADISE! my only regret from my whole trip is not getting to surf at the beach! :( We were rushing for another flight and there goes. :( I swear to go back next summer , just to surf at bondi for at least 3 DAYS IN A ROW wtf. :(:(:(
anyhoo, bondi is such a paradise. love it so much! Surprisingly i took the least pics here and i guess im uploading the most pics from bondi. :D

Sydney was definitely a pleasant journey. too bad we don’t really have much time there. And for that, i will be back! :)

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chow and live our short lives to the fullest!

-Jen

Don’t analyse
Don’t analyse
Don’t go that way
Don’t lead that way
That would paralyse
your evolution

technically speaking, im a christian. and what is happening around, worries me.

In truth, i’m an atheist.. or you can say, I’m a free thinker. The only religion i believe in is to be good, to do the right things, to respect others.. and basically, to just be righteous (which i guess is the main teaching of ALL religions). i only preach this thing called LOVE. and my main philosophy is to RESPECT others at all times. be in PEACE with others. and live in HARMONY together. which i guess.. is also the words of the GOD of Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and all other religions in the world.

If so, i would like to humbly ask… WHICH RELIGION, does it says that problems can be solved by burning down a holy institution of any religion at all? And what does it reflect to the teachings of your religion if YOU burn down other people’s place of worship? IMAGINE… if someone burns down your temple/church/mosque? how would you feel?

THINK.

What you do, reflects yourself. your family. your religion. your kind. Whoever you are, out there, doing all this cowardly actions that brings trauma and causing racial tension amongst the people in Malaysia, YOU… are a disgrace to our nation.

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anyways…

here are some pics from a small xmas celebration me and my friends had @ palate pallate. :)

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very very random pics. :)

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having a few cuppa java everyday to keep me sane O_o

soakin my feet in the cool pool. :P hehe

hermit the kermit. or was it kermit the hermit

teh beach!!!!

the guys jogging there early morning

you know what’s this? its the view i see when i lie on the beach looking up the sky… hehe

Oudly Familiar workshop @ the iban house

us in the bathroom.. hohoho

@ the bidayuh longhouse

akasha opening for the third night

gary, queenzee and vic

rowena, gordon and junn

moana and the tribe

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Under the sea, under the sea
Darlin it’s better
Down where it’s wetter,
Take it from me
Up on the shore they work all day
Out in the sun they slave away
While we devotin
Full time to floatin
Under the sea

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I’m just trying to speed things up as i have a lot of things to blog about and i better do it fast before i forget all the details!!! :P

will update on day 2 again and this post is on pictures on diff camera.. :P lol

First up, we went to Goa Gajah first thing on our second day.. :P

Actually all these tour places are realllllly cheap =.= As you can see from the tic.. It’s like 6000rph(RM1.70?) per person only =.=”

I think this is the place where they bathe elephants. i think. O_o

Quick shot of all of us. Those who wear short pants or skirts shorter than knee length will have to wear a sarong. I believe this is to respect holy places like temples and ancient monuments. :)

Alright.. i got excited and played with the water.. :P

Interesting carvings! :P Most of them are from stones @ bali and VERY expensive.

Shopping for souvenirs here is relatively cheap :P Just remember to bargain. :P

Then we went to Mount Batur @ Kintamani for buffet lunch.

Well the food here is nothing to shout about and expensive. (100 000 rph + 20% tax) But the view is amazing..
So my suggestion is the next time u come here.. forget the food. Take pictures and go to Ubud for Babi Guling or some other balinese food instead.

camwhored a while..

took like 10 million pictures of ourselves here. i suggest you go to my facebook if you wanna view it. =p

the valley is quite breathtaking. Too bad my len’s not wide enough. anyways, will post more about this later from pics on diff camera and videos..

went to the rice terrace @ ubud after that

lmao.. we look like a pop girl band like that lmao

lol.. i am just not good at posing for pictures

KIDS!!!!! :p THese kids just made my day.. :P

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they were chasing each other running around and falling down the rice terrace.. lmao

i had so much fun talking and playing with them!!!

simple life is always the best.. :)

another bunch of interesting balinese i met @ oleh oleh bali :P

next up we went to sanur beach

selina and winnie

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more updates soon. :)

-J