Genting Highlands - VIII-XII-MMXXI

        December 8, 2021 we went to Genting Highlands for the first time since 2018 or shall we say since pandemic. It was a sunny day and had a smooth ride from KL to Genting Highlands. However there was a heavy traffic and that caused us to divert our way. Our "diversion" road brought back memories way back 2010-2011 wherein we used that way in order to avoid toll fees, and the broken brake plates at the right side of front and back wheels of our service car (Mitsubishi Galant). And had never ending story telling time again for our dear Riley. 

        We enjoyed the view and appreciated the nature. We only went there to bring back memories from the old times. Around 5 in the afternoon, we decided to go back. On our way back, we went to Sate Kajang in Taman Melati. We used to live at PV5 Condominium which is only at the back of this well known Sate. It was already an opportunity for us to visit and eat here again and so we did. 

        After dinner, we proceeded to Aeon Big in Wangsa Maju. It is where we spent Riley's childhood days. We stayed in this area for 4 years even if I used to work in Cyberjaya before. I just happened to prefer staying in Wangsa Maju because of it's laid back and peaceful living surroundings. It is in this grocery department that Riley was missing at the age of 3. Riley and daddy are playing hide and seek which is a bad idea to begin with. Anyways, what's done is done and remembering those moments are just priceless. It turned out that she was just reading the label of the boxes in the pillows section and nothing bad had happened to her. It is indeed a funny, worrisome and long story to tell. 

        While strolling inside, we found Riley's childhood shirt which by the way was still being used until now although its a bit tight to her already.

A day well spent for all of us.

        A quick glimpse of our last visit in Genting:

Fun in the Sun...

                                        I mean in the Snow...

Kuala Selangor - IV-XII-MMXXI

Quick History from Wikipedia: 

        KUALA SELANGOR was the capital of the Sultanate of Selangor during its early years in the 18th century. It is located at the estuary of the Selangor River, where it drains into the Strait of Malacca. It is located 55 km north-west of downtown Kuala Lumpur, and 42 km north-west of Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor.

        We travelled almost 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur but it depends on the traffic and how fast you drive and since we have a kid, safety first before anything else. Our first location based on our itinerary was the Historical Museum.

        4th of December, 2021 when we went there. Actually, it was my husbands friends gathering and to celebrate for another year of friendship and success in spite of the pandemic. We were just invited and glad we did join.

        The picture below shows the well known Kuala Selangor lighthouse formerly known as Altingsburg Lighthouse. 

Then, we went to the hill where you can see breathless sceneries that is picture perfect especially for sunrise and sunsets.

Trivia: Did you know that the stone at the back of Riley is used to kill the spies in this battle field? They position the persons head in the center of the stone and smashed it. It is a good gesture to offer prayers when you visit this place. 

 

After the Melawati Hill, we went straight to what Kuala Selangor is well known for ----- 

       We were able to try the Fried Ice Cream, scallops and the fruit juices are all thirst-quenching.  Our friend told us to order "Teochew steamed fish" and indeed a mouthwatering  dish for me. In the Philippines it can be categorized as "larang" a sour fish soup but a little less of everything. 

        Our day won't end without visiting the majestic Fireflies Boat Cruise experience. Riley loves the fireflies experience but me and daddy loves the speed boat experience. Overall, we would love to visit Kuala Selangor again and again. We still have many places to visit and explore.

Thank you friends for bringing us in Kuala Selangor.

 

2020 sTrUgGle

    Pandemic. Families separated, loved ones, relatives that's so near yet so far. Worries, fear, doubt are just some feelings we feel to name a few. I belong to the separated families. Me and my daughter went back to the Philippines for her schooling as we cannot afford to send her to an international school. We plan to go back to Malaysia on 2020 unfortunately Covid19 strikes. On December of 2020, Malaysia opened up their boarders and salute to everyone who helped us. It was breathtaking in a demanding and hard way. There are no direct flights to name a few and the chances of getting the Covid19 virus while on our way back. Finally, we succeeded and went to a relaxing and homey feeling of quarantine but the stay cost us a hole in the pocket. 

    This pandemic makes me realize of how important it is to be with our families. I've learned slowly how to handle my worries and just start living again amidst the pandemic and all other unfavorable events. Life is unfair, yes it is. Nobody says otherwise. But do we just allow ourselves to drown in life's hardships? Until we get sick and die? Everybody dies. It may happen right at this moment, tomorrow or next week or next month who knows? So why don't we just live our life TODAY? You see, since Covid19 strikes, all my plans are ruined and by the time I went back here it seems I'm out of it. I'm just literally "floating". I know that I need to find a job. I know I need to do something but I don't understand myself. I'm scared to try out things and I'm stuck. I've got no courage to do things. It's been 4months since I arrived and just now, I started to realize that all my feelings was brought by my worries. I'm not yet sure though but as of now I think I'm into something this time and I'll start off by living TODAY. 

Quote by Ernest Hemingway: “Every day is a new day.