The Short Escape

An update for the trip that I went during the weekend about 2 weeks ago. Our destination - The Lost World of Tambun. We only plan it few days before the weekend and so there is no time for hesitation. We made a quick decision and get things prepared for the trip. But I am sure we are the lucky one, cause we got to stay in the Lost World Hotel which is just located opposite the theme park. For this, I have special thanks to ps, one of my travel companion. She had almost everything prepared for us, transport, accommodation, and so on. We have nothing much to worry about for the trip except to enjoy it. ;)


15 May (Day 1) :

We took off from the city at noon and without stopping by along the journey to Tambun, we reached Tambun at about 3 hours later. Thanks to another travel companion of mine - mh for a safe journey to Tambun. Though I know well that she actually kind of tension, but the fact is that we all manage to travel to a few places, safe and sound, during our visit in Ipoh. ;p 

Our travel transport - A Grey Proton Persona contributed by ps :) 

Random catch along the highway ;p

It's raining!!! and guess what's our speed? lol ;p

We went for the Lost World Hotspring and Spa later the night. Got in almost all the Hotspring pool that they have, except one, that is the Top of The World Pool. Because its too HOT!!! =.=" As for personal, I like the Lost World Steam Cave and also the Crystal Pool. :) As for the supper, we ate Grilled Tauhu, Grilled Stingray, BBQ Chicken Wings, Soup Tom Yum, and Assorted Lobak. No doubt we went back to the hotel with a stuffed stomach later in the night.

Brochure taken from the hotel ;p

16 May (Day 2) :

It's Monday!! We should be grateful to have a holiday in Tambun while the others are working at this day. It's a nice day with slight sun shine and breezy wind blow. We got ourselves prepared and went into the theme park to have fun.

Here we come.... !!!

Overview of activities and facilities

Map of the park

Souvenir of the trip - Slipper key chain :)

There are still quite a lot of undone construction in the theme park. But in times, I am sure it will become one of the famous theme park in the country. :) At the end of the day, we went to Ipoh City for dinner. Fetched yy on the way to the City, and we went for yc session after dinner. I should say we became warriors when it comes  on drinking. Beers and Liquors? No fear at all!!! :p None of us got drunk even though we had drank so much in a night and still we can make our way home. Salute to us..  ;p


17 May (Day 3) :

Time fled away silently while we are having fun. It's time for us to pack and say goodbye. It's only a 3D2N trip to Tambun, but we are having so fun along the trip. We got the chance to spend time with friends, chit-chatting and drinking. ;)

Yy brought us for lunch before we drive home to KL. We had Sateh, Noodles with fried stuff, Popiah, and Fruit Rojak. :p Well, we didn't manage to finish all the food though. As we have expected, dizziness and headache and low appetite when we wake up in the morning. Obviously we had hang-over effect because of the overly drank last night. ^^" But its no big deal to us since we have had so much fun the night before. :p It was a perfect ending for the trip. ;)

Pleasant Sunday

It was a pleasant day for me, and also for my mum I think. :) It's been a while since the last time we had a family day. We were lucky today as dad has a day off, 'cause usually he will be asked to stay for overtime if there's a need to rush for the deadlines. So we went for late breakfast at my uncle's hawker stall while I also got to visit him at the same time. It's like killing two birds with one stone. :p

Uncle Ching is surprised to see me, I couldn't blame him for that though as I know I haven't pay him a visit since CNY. Sometimes I turned down his dinner invitation as I got tests and assignments to rush on and I forgone the chances to visit him when I got dates and outings. I felt sorry for I can't spend more time visit him, listen nor talk to him. He used to buy me a lot of cool toys and games when I was young, treat me nice foods and also reward me for my distinction in studies. And now I saw him grew older each time I visit him. Time stops for no one, Uncle Ching is now an old man while I grew up into a young lady.

Me and my mum went for shopping after the meal and some chit-chatting. Mid-year sales is coming back soon and so we saw a lot of pre-sales and special weekend deal. Later I brought mum for a sweet treat at Snowflake. It's nice to sit down and enjoy a bowl of ice in a cozy place while chatting. We chat a lot today and its the first time since the cold war. I appreciated the moment that we have spent together, and hopefully it will be a reminder for us whenever we wanted to start an arguement again. >.<

We then took a slow walk back to Uncle Ching's place and meet up with dad. I took a nap before went out for dinner with my parents again. It's a simple yet warm Sunday that I spent with my family. I have nothing but to agree with what Uncle Mac used to say - Simplicity is happiness. ;)

Snowflake's Best Seller and Sea Amber Jelly by Snowflake ;)

Happy Belated...

There is always a Happy Belated for birthday, but I not sure whether it is also the same for Mummy's Day. This year's Mummy's Day fell on 8th of May and I miss the chance to wish my mum. It's a long story though. Me and my mum were actually having a cold war during the Mummy's Day.

I couldn't recall much about how and when we started it. At the end only shouts and arguments with hurt feelings were left to remind us about what had happened. After what happened, we seldom talk to nor look at each other except there's really no choice. As for my side, I try my best to ignore her whenever I was at home with her, and I locked myself in my room most of the time, just to avoid facing her that much. Everything she said or did irritates me. I got very frustrated whenever she brought up a topic that ignores my feeling.

I don't bother to know what she might be feeling for what I did. All I care was that something she did or said have hurt my feelings so deep. I couldn't help myself for not getting angry at her nor asking myself to forget what she have done. I seem to have forgotten that she was my dearest mum and she used to love me with all her heart and soul. Even sometimes what she did was not appropriate, but still she is my mum and I should know that she will not harm me, no matter what.

We had a talk few days ago, after something happened on me. My feelings and nerves have finally broke down. It took me some time to chill. I blamed myself for not realizing that she actually love me more than anything else in this world. She did her best to keep me safe and happy, even she didn't aware that what she did was actually over and might be hurtful. She spent half her life time to raise me, and there is not a complaint from her. She changed herself so that she can communicate better with me. My anger and egoism had got me blind and forgetful. As I tried to ignore her effort for being a good mother.

I know I am not an obedient child either. I used to complain for her overly control, her nags and advices, sometimes even on her cooking. I challenged her tolerance by saying something hurtful in the past. I demand for expensive goods without being considerate. I hang out late even though I know she can't sleep well and worried. I know you have tried your best to know me more, it's just that sometimes I have chosen to keep a distance. I know you felt hurt when you found that I chose to hide my heart from you. I am sorry, mum.

I just want to let you know that I enjoyed most of the time that I have spent with you. You used to be my best companion whenever I need someone to be aside. You are my stylist and used to give me a lot of advices on clothing and style.You are also a reminder as you know I am a forgetful person. Thanks for everything, mum. I know I should have said that to you earlier and I hope its never too late for me to say it now.

I am glad that we can finally break the ice and get back to normal again. I miss the old times when we used to shop, chat and hunt for food together. I know I am not a perfect daughter but I will try my best to be one, as what you did to become a perfect mum for me. :)

Happy Mother's Day, my dearest Mummy. Love always..

News

Half a month passed since the last time I updated my blog. I was busy for the past 2 weeks, took some time to settle my school stuffs, cleaned my room, did housework and went for badminton once a week. 2 weeks time just slipped away silently. I still managed to go to Tambun for a short trip during the weekend, had myself a lot of fun and I also got to spent time with my fellow friends and classmates. I also got to visit my beloved grandma.  :)

I received some news during these time, some good and some bad. I finally understand why some people used to say life is like a roller-coaster, think cause its full of ups and downs. I had some news from myself, a mixture of good and bad, so my feelings also went up and down hills because of the news. First of all, I didn't do well in my maths final paper which cause me a few hundred Ringgit to go through the appeal and there still might be a possibility that I need to resit for the paper. Frankly speaking, its way under my expectation. I am disappointed once again by myself.

Nothing much for me to say, except myself to blame. Well, small disappointment wouldn't defeat me so easily as I have gone through situation that was far more worst than this. I still had a good news on hand which could comfort myself a bit, that is this coming semester would be my 2nd last semester. Although I feel kind of disappointed by the result, but still I feel glad as I am going to be one step away from success. Wish me luck, friends. ;)

Then its the latest news that I have just received today - MH has finally graduate. Congrats to her!! :) She had fought alone all these time even most of the friends are not around. I think she is tough and she really did well in her final semester. So here it is.. Salute from me, girl!! ^^ Wish you all the best in the new chapter of life and stay happy. You will always have my best wishes. ;)

I am happy that I got the chance to share the happiness for my best friend. It's never been easy for all of us along the way. But finally I saw the outcome, even its not from mine, still I felt glad and thankful. And I always know that mine are still waiting ahead, and for that I will do my best to reach for it. ;)

No Strings Attached

Finally, I watched the movie - "No Strings Attached". I didn't get to watch it at the cinema that time although I feel so much wanted to. But luckily I found it in pps today, some scenes are cut but overall I still think its a nice movie. I have quoted some nice conversation for the movie.

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Emma: "Adam, I can't do this. Can you send me back to the hospital?"
Adam: "No.. no.. That's not the deal. The deal is... we will gonna walk a round.. look at the twinkling light...    and then..."
Emma: "Why you wanna messing everything thing up?"
Adam: "This is what lovers do... They will get flowers, go to the museum..."
Emma: "You know me... These stuffs freaks me out... It's fake... What's wrong are we doing? It's work, we don't have to fight... we don't have to..."
Adam: "Yea... may be I want to fight..."
Emma: "Yea... but I don't!!"
Adam: "What you gonna do? You just want to run away? You will never feel anything? How you gonna do that?"
Emma: "I don't know... I will figure it out."
Adam: "You are so messed up."
Emma: "Yea? I don't need you to take care of me... I take care of myself... That's what I do..."
           "Why don't you go find some other girl who is not gonna hurt you?"
Adam: "Because I love you..."
           "Obviously I am completely love you..."
           "You have everything good..."
Emma: "No.. I am nothing!!!"
Adam: "Well... then be with me..."
 

So strong yet so soft hearted, so tough yet so fragile at the same time - best describe for Emma's character. Frankly, I am touched by Adam's word. He is such a sweet guy, isn't he? Kind, caring, loving, patient, good looking... what else you could ask for from a guy? ;p

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Mum: "You know.. I worry bout you sometimes..."
Emma: "Why? Is it about me.. I don't have a date?"

Mum: "No.. no.. I know that you can dance alone.. I know that you will be fine.. You are always fine..."
Emma: "So....?"

Mum: "I don't know..."

          "When we lost your father, I can't stand to see you in pain. I think you knew that... I think that you are being good... being strong... to me."

          "But I am telling you: Be hurt.. I can take it.. The world is gonna take it"

No matter what happens, Mum will always love you and stay by you side. That's the power of mum's love. :)

Love usually doesn't make sense and sometimes it cause us to be irrational, but you just came to know that's love. :) Just like what Scott said: "We don't pick who we fall in love with... and it happens like it was sure...".
Who knows... love is always around. ;)