Intro
This idea of having an online journal has been parked on my mind for quite some time now. I used to blog a decade ago, documenting my day-to-day, letting my creativity with words flow, and having something to look back on. Well, the idea is finally coming to life, and if you’re reading this, it means it’s been published. Pasensya na if this one’s a bit long. LOL
Day 1
The weekend that passed marked our second year as a couple.
Cath and I went to Malaysia to celebrate and unwind. We arrived almost midnight on a Sunday and went straight to the hotel to rest.
First order of business: lunch! We couldn’t decide on a specific place, so we walked to the food court where we could each get whatever we fancied from the many choices available.
I got Nasi Campur, which is similar to a turo-turo in the Philippines. The concept was new to me. They hand you a plate of rice, and you fill it with whatever dishes you want. I chose Beef Rendang (daging), Chicken Berempah (ayam), Beansprouts (taugeh), and Bitter gourd (peria). We were so full after eating that we walked around to look for a salon. We checked a few and decided on the one that gave us the best deal.
I had my hair cut short while Cath went all out with hair dye, keratin treatment, haircut, and eyelash extensions. After my cut, I couldn’t sit still since the data signal was weak, so I went to Popular to get some stuff for scrapbooking (another hobby I am interested in). I also bought candies that reminded me of home and my not-so-long-ago childhood. The waiting really tested my patience… zzz.
After all the waiting, we headed to IKEA. We got a few rugs and mirrors since we’re planning to turn our living room into a mini home gym. The mirrors will definitely add a nice touch. An IKEA trip wouldn’t be complete without food, of course. I had their famous sausage, while Cath, being the sweet tooth, got carrot cake and chocolate muffins. I asked if she took photos of her food while writing this. Her response is below.
Next stop was Decathlon. We were just wasting time, comparing prices between Singapore Dollars and Malaysian Ringgit, and ended up getting socks—running socks, to be exact. I think most of our wardrobe now is activewear, not that I’m complaining. I’ve been like this for years and I’m slowly persuading Cath to be the same. LOL
We couldn’t decide whether to get a massage at the mall or somewhere else, so we walked around first to check out what’s available. We noticed there were a lot of shops selling massage chairs instead. We also realized that when you book a ride-hailing transport from this mall, the prices surge quite a bit. Kaya sabi ko, “Ay maglakad tayo, 1.5 km lang ang layo.” Cath was hesitant but gave in. After about 20 minutes, (matagal kasi mabigat ang buhat namin) we reached the place and got a two-hour package for around 268 MYR for both of us—one hour foot massage and one hour full body. This is one of the best massages we’ve had to date. We’ll definitely go back and book therapists #77 and #28 again.
A few steps away, we saw the Lok-lok place we spotted earlier. It was our first time trying it, and since we were both hungry, it was perfect timing. Lok-lok is a Malaysian street food where they serve an array of food on skewers. Tusok-tusok style sa atin, but not just the usual fish or meatballs—they also have veggies. Here’s what we had that night.
After eating, we booked a Grab back to the hotel and called it a night.
If you made it this far, thank you for reading. Sabi sa’yo mahaba eh. Day 2 is next, and promise, that one’s shorter. LOL
See you!
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