יום שלישי, אוגוסט 30, 2005
A "First Time" thing...
Wow. I have been up and about for the past few days/week that sitting down and typing this entry seems like a thing of the past.
Ok. First things first. Since Nadia's return to Ipoh, yours truly tried her hand doing a few things she has never done before. Like:
1. On Saturday, I had my first Egg Custard at the famous Kong Heng kopitiam in Ipoh's Old Town. We then headed to Madhu's to have my eyebrows threaded for the first time. It was also my first time watching how waxing is done to remove leg hair (but not mine of course! I am blessed with hairless legs.) After that, I took Nad to see Sara and play with the puppies at ISPCA. The rest of the day was spent driving around Ipoh in search of good food. If you ever need an Ipoh town guide, look for Nadia. She has the best sense of direction ever! We make a pretty good team - me the driver and Nadia the guide/walking map.
2. Sunday, Gua Tempurung day! Whippee. It was Nad's first time caving and I'm glad she had a good time. I took the highway route there instead of the normal 'old road' route, thanks to Nadia's encouragement. It was my first time driving on a highway (I know, I know. I'm making a big deal out of it. But hey, I had my reason for not driving on highways before and the answer is one word beginning with the letter 'P'). After our 4 hour caving thingy, we went to Tapah for a delicious lunch of Petai and Fish. My first time eating petai. We then headed back to Ipoh safe and sound.
3. Monday was the day I saw the cute vet twice! (*heart still fluttering*) Anyway, Nadia and Pei Ling accompanied me when I took Sara to be microchipped. Mr. Vet's son is SO cute! Son looks like a mini version of the father. (i'm so jealous of his lucky wife). After we took Sara back to the ISPCA, Nadia and I headed to Ipoh Garden for our facial treatment appointment (which I backed out at the last minute). It was my first time watching how facial treatment was done. And em, all i can say is that, beauty comes with the price of PAIN! That done, we met up with Pei Ling at TGV for Gol & Gincu. To all anti-malaymovie peeps out there: Here's a local movie that's worth your time!
After the movie was when I saw my cute vet again at Cashier counter number XX. Why why why?
Kesimpulannya....
It was a weekend well spent. And with wonderful friends. I must say, it was tons of fun instead of the typical "lets go clubbing/cafe-ing/hanging out at Jusco" thing that every young adult seems to be doing these days. Going around the REAL Ipoh gave me the chance to truly appreciate my town for both her beauty and decay. I discovered her hidden treasures that can never be compared or found anywhere else. Think of this coming from someone who has been to a considerable number of places and states in the US, before you jump in and say that Ipoh is a 'dead city of old people and retirees'.
Have fun, all you who have returned to Ipoh for the holidays. Happy Merdeka.
¶ 2:48 AM
Ok. First things first. Since Nadia's return to Ipoh, yours truly tried her hand doing a few things she has never done before. Like:
1. On Saturday, I had my first Egg Custard at the famous Kong Heng kopitiam in Ipoh's Old Town. We then headed to Madhu's to have my eyebrows threaded for the first time. It was also my first time watching how waxing is done to remove leg hair (but not mine of course! I am blessed with hairless legs.) After that, I took Nad to see Sara and play with the puppies at ISPCA. The rest of the day was spent driving around Ipoh in search of good food. If you ever need an Ipoh town guide, look for Nadia. She has the best sense of direction ever! We make a pretty good team - me the driver and Nadia the guide/walking map.
2. Sunday, Gua Tempurung day! Whippee. It was Nad's first time caving and I'm glad she had a good time. I took the highway route there instead of the normal 'old road' route, thanks to Nadia's encouragement. It was my first time driving on a highway (I know, I know. I'm making a big deal out of it. But hey, I had my reason for not driving on highways before and the answer is one word beginning with the letter 'P'). After our 4 hour caving thingy, we went to Tapah for a delicious lunch of Petai and Fish. My first time eating petai. We then headed back to Ipoh safe and sound.
3. Monday was the day I saw the cute vet twice! (*heart still fluttering*) Anyway, Nadia and Pei Ling accompanied me when I took Sara to be microchipped. Mr. Vet's son is SO cute! Son looks like a mini version of the father. (i'm so jealous of his lucky wife). After we took Sara back to the ISPCA, Nadia and I headed to Ipoh Garden for our facial treatment appointment (which I backed out at the last minute). It was my first time watching how facial treatment was done. And em, all i can say is that, beauty comes with the price of PAIN! That done, we met up with Pei Ling at TGV for Gol & Gincu. To all anti-malaymovie peeps out there: Here's a local movie that's worth your time!
After the movie was when I saw my cute vet again at Cashier counter number XX. Why why why?
Kesimpulannya....
It was a weekend well spent. And with wonderful friends. I must say, it was tons of fun instead of the typical "lets go clubbing/cafe-ing/hanging out at Jusco" thing that every young adult seems to be doing these days. Going around the REAL Ipoh gave me the chance to truly appreciate my town for both her beauty and decay. I discovered her hidden treasures that can never be compared or found anywhere else. Think of this coming from someone who has been to a considerable number of places and states in the US, before you jump in and say that Ipoh is a 'dead city of old people and retirees'.
Have fun, all you who have returned to Ipoh for the holidays. Happy Merdeka.
¶ 2:48 AM
