Malaysia-Singapore: Refreshing?
1/17/2010 08:02:00 pm
Back in London, after one lovely trip back. I can put it in two ways: This trip has given me a slap in the face, in which it's rather refreshing...that I shall elaborate more.
3 weeks was enough, have done all I need plus spend time with family, catch up with relatives and friends, eaten what I want to eat, bought what I want to buy and all under budget and modesty. I may have not done everything but it was good enough.
This trip however, feels so different from the previous trips that I have been back. I see things differently again, I guess it's because this time I am independent and there were just unlimited views, experience, realisation that I have not come across had I not move out. I've becomed more sentimental, and finding more difficult and torn between 2 things in life: My dreams and my family. As much as I would give anything to spend time with my family, part of me wants to be selfish. I guess there has to be a balance at the end of the day, so that you appreciate both side of things.
It was more of an emotional event when I went back, so much so that my philosophical way of thinking could not comfort my heart, my feelings. And having time to actually stop and think (specially on the plane) brought alot out of me. I wrote emotional blurbs...and allowed my thoughts to just flow by heart.
ANYWAY, here are the brief snippets of what I did in the last 3 weeks just so I don't bore you with my melancholic writings :P.
Christmas and New Year week:
After arriving, I actually went to Genting Highlands the next day. Thought about trying to escape the bitter cold but it was a favour for my uncles and aunty who can no longer drive. I spent this week shopping too since the sales are on, although I didn't buy many sale items LOL. Yes, I buy my clothes from Jaya Jusco and local brands!
Was also obsessed with pasar malam the moment I came back. Not for the instant glorious warm and abundant food and groceries but also that it is actually much cheaper to shop ;). All about bargain prices.
Last few days were spent more on hanging out at the pasar malam, dad and shopping on the last few things on the list. Oh and I tried Bikram Yoga, kudos to my friend aka the yoga teacher!
Lots of family time spent through the trip since the 2nd day that I went to Malacca. Also manage to catch up with my kindergarden and primary school friends too.
What a holiday it was. Back to reality. But also, back to being under the arms of the man of my life which was inevitably comforting :*
3 weeks was enough, have done all I need plus spend time with family, catch up with relatives and friends, eaten what I want to eat, bought what I want to buy and all under budget and modesty. I may have not done everything but it was good enough.
This trip however, feels so different from the previous trips that I have been back. I see things differently again, I guess it's because this time I am independent and there were just unlimited views, experience, realisation that I have not come across had I not move out. I've becomed more sentimental, and finding more difficult and torn between 2 things in life: My dreams and my family. As much as I would give anything to spend time with my family, part of me wants to be selfish. I guess there has to be a balance at the end of the day, so that you appreciate both side of things.
It was more of an emotional event when I went back, so much so that my philosophical way of thinking could not comfort my heart, my feelings. And having time to actually stop and think (specially on the plane) brought alot out of me. I wrote emotional blurbs...and allowed my thoughts to just flow by heart.
ANYWAY, here are the brief snippets of what I did in the last 3 weeks just so I don't bore you with my melancholic writings :P.
Christmas and New Year week:
After arriving, I actually went to Genting Highlands the next day. Thought about trying to escape the bitter cold but it was a favour for my uncles and aunty who can no longer drive. I spent this week shopping too since the sales are on, although I didn't buy many sale items LOL. Yes, I buy my clothes from Jaya Jusco and local brands!
Was also obsessed with pasar malam the moment I came back. Not for the instant glorious warm and abundant food and groceries but also that it is actually much cheaper to shop ;). All about bargain prices.
Singapore week:
Checked out Sentosa Island, Underwater World, Orchard Road, and the Night Safari. As well as spent time with sis and bf =)
Check out some of the video clips here
Last few days were spent more on hanging out at the pasar malam, dad and shopping on the last few things on the list. Oh and I tried Bikram Yoga, kudos to my friend aka the yoga teacher!
Lots of family time spent through the trip since the 2nd day that I went to Malacca. Also manage to catch up with my kindergarden and primary school friends too.
What a holiday it was. Back to reality. But also, back to being under the arms of the man of my life which was inevitably comforting :*
