Rat Running Loose

... in my room.

Major FML.

The Truth Is

I have 3 hours to go before my flight back home. And here I am sitting on the balcony of my super fancy 'home' for the past 2 weeks thinking, "I don't really want to go home."

Surprise much?

Yes, that thought caught even me off guard. Everyone else here can't wait to get out of this place because well, it is kinda lifeless and everyday seems like a repeat of the previous day.

But, the truth is...

The longer I stay here and continuously do repetitive stuff which I do kinda enjoy doing, I don't have to think about the what next.

The End & The Beginning

So yesterday was the end of the Malaysian Match Racing Championships. And Jeremy Koo and team are off to the Monsoon Cup to be held in December.

It was definitely a proud moment for the Koo clan as both the Koo's were in the finals..

Anyway, that's that. Today marks the first day of the AMRC (Boo on you if you didn't get the short form).

Non Malaysians are filling this place up!

And I have already made a mistake on the very morning of the first day of the AMRC.

Note to self: Collect payment before releasing the boats.

Just In Case The Working People Need Some Entertainment

See! I am so considerate. Even while I am at work myself, I think of you guys! :P

Okay lah well, it's for my own pleasure as well, how else to get attention right?

So anyway, I have been here for 2 days, and today will be my third. So far, everything is going well and I am still enjoying pretty much just everything.

The accommodation is fantastic, the people I am working with are all nice, the WiFi is great, the food is alright. The weather is slightly gloomy but since I am not sailing but sitting in the air cond room the whole time, what more can I ask for lah right?

So that's pretty much it from me for now. More teams coming in today, more familiar faces, yay me!

Till then...

Bai!

Bye bye, author is off to KT for work, be back in 2 weeks!

**

It's normal to have ups and downs in life.

When experiencing the down, notice everything is not right, nothing goes the way you want it to. You feel like everything you do is either wrong or meaningless. But...

Look outside of yourself.

Look beyond yourself and you'll notice that the world is still turning, people are still living... Your down period is only a small fraction of the whole.

And then you'll realize that, whatever that may seemed to be so bad, isn't so bad after all.

Moral of the story is, don't fret over things - I won't say small things because it is hard to judge how big or how trivial the matter is, it differs for people in so many ways because of circumstances and well, in one word, it is all subjective.

The thing to remember is, you've always got the chance to make it better, to make whatever it is better than before. And that, my dear readers, is the most important thing of all.

Of course when you are experiencing the up, it's all about sharing! Have a great Sunday people!

Past

It is possible to not think about the past.

But it is impossible to not let the past affect you.

Why?

Because whether you like it or not, your past mistakes will always come back to haunt you.

Yay! Chance To Use My Oakley Jacket

While I am not too keen to be stuck under the rain and be soaked everyday, looking at it from the bright side, at least my value for money purchase from the States can finally have its debut!

What should I bring along with me to KT?

What Is The Appeal of Kuala Lumpur

Be warned : 1242 worth of angry naggy words ahead.

Seriously. Because I failed to see what's so great about this city in my 2 day expedition to explore Kuala Lumpur.

Tourists flocking to visit this city, please do enlighten me about what you find so appealing about this city I grew up in.

While I am not one bit proud of it, I feel that it is necessary for me to voice out my displease. As I see it, you can take this 2 ways.

1) Here is one ungrateful person who has nothing better to do but complain about her country and its people. Or, 2) Let's see what she has to say and evaluate how much truth there is in it and what can we do about it.

I really do welcome any sort of feedback.

**

So we started Day 1 going around KL by foot. My friend was staying at this backpackers place called BackHome located on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee so we figured we will do all the sights around the city itself.

Boo. The adventure starts to go downhill almost immediately (or maybe that's just me being biased in writing this post).

First destination was KL Tower, as we were informed that Chinatown would only start picking up by 4 in the afternoon. It didn't help that it was so freaking hot but I guess I shan't be complaining because it's common knowledge that it is HOT in Malaysia.. T__T

(I have just decided to write about this post by focusing on the cost of doing touristic things in KL rather than simply stating what is it we did. It could potentially be beneficial for people who are planning on repeating the same mistakes I did bringing their friends around town).

As I was saying, first stop - KL Towers, costs of ticket : RM 38 (same price for tourist and locals). Ticket includes a visit up the observation deck, plus either a 'pony' ride or a cultural show. FYI, we opted for the cultural show which we never got to witness anyway.

OK, complain mode ON once more. You can skip this part entirely however I sincerely believe that the public should be informed about how lousy a job the people managing our major tourist spot is doing and how embarrassed and angry I felt about their whole "Tidak Apa" attitude.

When we were purchasing our tickets, we were INFORMED by the counter that there will be a cultural show at 12.30pm so we decided to go for it before heading up to the observation deck.

First of all, there were no signs directing us to where the show was to be at and I finally understood why my foreigner friends are so amazed at my ability to speak Good English. Forgive me for saying this but come on, how can you be working at one of our major tourist spot and not be able to string together a proper sentence of English? -__-

So after asking around, this was what we were told, "Oh, they (the performers) already performed at 10am so the next show is not until 2pm". What.. in.. the world did I just hear??

No signs, no notification whatsoever, and you tell me what? I WAS FURIOUS.

I went back to the counter and gave them a piece of my mind. Guess what! This was what they had to say, "Ahh, because the performers are outside people so we cannot tell them what to do. They gave us a schedule but if they don't follow it also we are not informed and there's nothing we can do about it".

O M G, I think I just died of heartache due to how disappointed I was with my own fellow countrymen. And this is not just some roadside operation hello! Mind you, this is KL Tower we are talking about.

We decided to try for the 2pm show. At 2pm we were told that "Oh, the next show is not until 3pm". Seriously loh.

Hurr, that was a mouthful. So that's that.

We went up and thank goodness there was some skydiving activity which kept us entertained for a bit. The weather was a bit on the foggy side so there wasn't much to look at anyway. The only consolation (for me at least) was that some of the skydivers were pleasing to the eyes.

Lunch at KLCC foodcourt - RM8+

Train ride from KLCC to Pasar Seni - I don't know, I had my Touch&Go card

Central Market and Chinatown, look see but nothing much to do.

Snacks and drinks at Chinatown - RM 7+

And that was it. I had no idea what-so-ever as to what else can be done in that area. Okay, I accept that I am at fault for being ignorant about my own hometown, I am a katak di bawah tempurung.

The best idea I could come up with? Take the train home, get the car and go to SS2 for fish spa. T__T I didn't know that Malaysia was known for fish spas. The friend was keen to try it out so as far as my memory serves me, SS2 was the place to go.

Lo and behold, NO MORE FISH SPAS IN SS2. The nearest available fish spa was One Utama, so off we went.

Fish spa in One Utama - RM 38

Snacks in Old Town - RM 10
Resident Evil movie ticket @ TGV - RM 8 (The best part of the day and the only thing I felt was value for money).

Dinner at Wai Sek Kai in SS2 - RM 10

After dinner, I was drained to the core, clearly not because of the amount of things we've accomplished during the day but more so mentally exhausted.

Misc items include RM 6 for taxi fare, RM 1 for parking and other things go unrecorded.

Total amount spent? RM 126 for one day in KL.

Day 2 was better in terms of how much we spent.

Batu Caves was FOC. Parking per entry was RM2 I believe. My 2 cents worth of opinion, the whole buzz about Batu Caves -> climbing the 272 steps. That's about everything to it. Of course, I am not taking into account people who are there for religious purposes lah.

We were done with the 272 steps up, photo taking/ staring at other people/monkeys (making the effort worth) and another 272 steps down within an hour and a half.

What next? Banana leaf rice in Nirwana, Bangsar. RM 8+ each.

Next, it was Muzium Negara. For RM 2 per entry, what can I say.

Note: Comparing to the last time I had to visit the museum for my Anthropology class 2 years back, the museum's display has definitely improved, drastically if I may add.

After the museum, I was out of ideas as to what to do next again but I hadn't had to worry about that because I had a dinner to go to.

Suffice to say, it was the first time in a long long loooong while that I felt thankful to have to attend a dinner.

What a long, energy draining, mood ruining post this was. I hereby ask for forgiveness for putting you readers through such torture.

I'll end with a valuable tip:

The next time you have a visitor, tell them you'll buy them dinner and that they can have the rest of the day to explore the city on their own.

Insomnia... again.

But I am quite sure that the culprit this time is the 3 cups of latte I had in Manhattan Fish Market today yesterday.

You can't blame me. I am a sucker for cheap deals. At RM0.95+ (excluding tax) per cup of coffee from 3pm - 6pm, better drink more right!

Okay lah, maybe I overdid it, not like the promotion is something new or that it is ending anytime soon. But I had a good book, and pretty much nothing else to do... so sit there, sip coffee, listen to music on the phone and read.

Bliss!

Anyway, on top of the caffeine, there are some other things keeping me wide awake. I wonder why is it that only at times like this my brain decides to function.

T_____________T

Dermatophytosis

Credit

Pretty gross no? Sorry about not putting in a warning beforehand, but that's exactly what it looks like on my hand!

Remember I mentioned about a weird scar that seemed like a burn but didn't hurt nor itch? Well, the diagnosis is, dermatophytosis. In layman's term, ringworm.

Went to the pharmacist and got some cream for it. Hope it recovers well and fast.

I am having trouble telling the time and date.

Need To Clean The Room

Am I the only one who consistently needs to clean my room?

Quotes From One Of The Books I've Been Reading

I can't remember which book the quotes are from as I have developed this bad habit of jumping from one book to another, as of late.

Anyway, these are some favorite quotes I scribbled onto a piece of paper which I am about to get rid of so here they are:

• Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong
  
  
• Difficult days never last, but strong people always do.
  
  
• I may not be rich, but I have a rich life.
  
  
• ... period of personal growth upon which I really could use to build an even brighter future.
  
  
• You need to actually move closer to the place you most fear instead of pulling back from it.
  
  The fear you move through when you go to the edge of your limits actually causes your limits to expand.

So tired after the massive flight of stairs today!

Exploring The City As A Tourist

Yesterday it was jalan jalan di KL.

Today it is climbing the 272 stairs of Batu Caves.

Let's hope I make it in one piece.

I hope today will be more fun than yesterday.

More about my '2 day expedition' after I get back today.

Can't Sleep

...and best worst of all, I think it is due to indigestion.

Meaning to say, didn't follow my proposed diet once again.

I Miss My Anchor

... earrings from F21.

* bohoo, attempted to find a photo of it, takde! *

If you know which pair I am talking about, you are definitely a good friend of mine because I loved it so much I was wearing is all the time although it weight a tonne.

Well not really a tonne lah, but it was heavier than other earrings I own.

And I lost it at Heng's university. Why lah why did I have to bring it with me to the States? Why! Of all the pairs to lose, I lose my favorite pair. Ugh.

Reason for missing the sudden loss? A spread on how to rock the nautical style which showcases all the things I wish I owned in my closest.

Sighhhhhh.

I can't decide if I miss my earrings more or if I want those items on the site more.

Good Morning

I think it is because majority of people I know are all too busy with their lives to update their blogs so as someone who has nothing much going on, I figured I will take on the responsibility to provide all these people with some entertainment, in my own way lah of course.

Anyways, I woke up to read a message sent from DiGi saying that my phone has been barred. So please spare me for not replying sms/ calls because I simply am unable to do so.

Have a great day ahead everybody!

Pink Nail Polish

In conjunction with the Breast Cancer Awareness month.. :)

Flamingo Pink from BarryM.

Think pink and more pink.

I Am Happily Bumming, Stop Asking

These days, I talk. But with absolutely no substance. Why have I turned into that! I was asking myself today.

Anyway, I decided to get use to Change and the new layout is, well you may call, part of the changing process. Pretty?? :)

I reckon my Dear You posts is way overdue, but I haven't gotten the right vibe to compose it yet.

I miss being pretty! Ugh, and it's only been a day...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

And I am loving it because it's the month where things are plentiful in pink!

And, I would like to introduce to you the Seafood groupie of the Ng family.

Doubt the Mommy Lala will be pleased to see this photo. But that's too bad lah.

Signing off!

A Monday

I have got this weird burn lookalike scar on my left hand which can only be caused by my watch because up until last night, that was the only thing that was on my left hand. It doesn't hurt nor does it itch, weirdest scar ever!

So before convincing myself to get out of bed this morning, while lying in bed, I thought:

Okay, today, I shall go have my long overdue hair cut. And while I am at that, let's have some dimsum for bf. After that, we'll spend the day in OneU to see what else I can do with myself.

Let's see how much of that I get done by the end of today..

Counting My Blessings

I think my parents are secretly glad that I am their only daughter.

What they don't know is that I am secretly even more glad that I am the only daughter!

XD

Go Ahead, Spoil Me!

Of course, this is the half of Ai Li , the irrational half, talking to the more rational other half (probably better known as the better half).

What harm is there in pampering yourself right!? But you see, there is. Particularly when your wants exceed what your wallet is capable of forking out.

So, quickly going through some of the items that are on my wishlist:

1. A pair of Reetones
   
   
2. Raybans. Well, to be honest, I saw some really good deals the other day and I am dying to get myself a pair. Was thinking of selling off my Oakley Script to make way for a new pair of Wayfarers but I don't think I'll ever get around selling off any thing I own.
   
   
3. Spontaneous beach gateway anyone?? AirAsia

Only 3 items, not SO bad lah right!

Okay, and I wanna own a pair of boots really badly too right now.

If. Then.

If the unknown causes fear,

Then why do people say- What you do not know will not hurt you?