Here on Malaysia's land

Arrived De Palma Hotel close to 2am. Checked-in. And CRASH, I was already heading into Malaysia's dreamland.

Headed for the hotel's breakfast soon after - filled with laughter and never-ending jokes around the table. Visited Uncle Mazlan's - sure nice to see them again. Stayed till afternoon, knowing that we'd still return for Nadiah's big event. Then it was a 45-minute ride to Kuala Lumpur. Since it was daytime, Ma drove.

Destination: Berjaya Times Square

The shopping centre's super huge. Never knew it has an indoor theme park. Abah said it's by far, Asia's largest. There was an IMAX 3D theatre as well but the movies weren't that interesting so we skipped it.

Caught on The Chicken Rice Shop and so, that was where lunch took place. Filled, walked around (SHOPPING's the word) till it was unwind time at Starbucks.

新年快樂...It's been sometime, hasn't it?

I've been away for awhile now. 2009..Goodness! What are my new year's resolutions? When I was younger, I would religiously write a long list of my commitments - trying my best to fulfill them.

But as years go by, I kind of put resolutions aside. Simply because, it'll just disappoint me when I don't get to meet those "requirements" when December 31st arrives. So for this 2009, I'm just going to take things as they come - enjoy every minute and be concerned with quality and not just quantity. Perhaps more socio-centric like being more economically or environmentally responsible.

Another bunch of friends from Dubai came over. 7 guys - 3 Scottish, 2 British, 1 American & 1 Greek. It's been a year plus since we all last met and for them to come visit is really a nice one. They'll be here for 2 weeks, and again it'd be another domestic tourism for me.

Singapore has officially started its 4-day break, all thanks to the Chinese New Year. As of today, I'll be leaving the 7 Dubaians in Singapore while making a road trip up to Shah Alam - "Huh?? Where's that?". I got to know that we're heading there to attend Papa's bestfriend daughter's wedding. On top of that, to do some relaxation and family bonding which quite honestly, I had missed out on quite a bit.

Apparently, Shah Alam's a city in Selangor, Malaysia, about 25 kilometres west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Papa and Ma will be taking turns to drive up north. Will be back on time for New Year's and that's when my ang pow will start coming in. *smiles*

Will share on how my road trip goes but till then, take care and to all Chinese --

Xin Nian Kuai Le

Wan Shi Lu Yi

Xin Nian Zhing Bu

Xin Nian Gai Ge