Monday, September 27, 2004
I'm back! Though I wish I could have stayed longer in KL. Too bad..back to the real world of slogging and slacking (at times).
25th Sept (Sat)
12.20am - Depart from Golden Mile Complex
It was a good ride to KL, despite our rocking chairs cos Wenda and I sat right at the back, next to the unused toilet. Thank God there wasn't any pungent smell. I was famished cos I didn't eat my dinner that night. Thankfully, Lena brought ample supply of junk food to keep me alive.
5.20am - Arrived in Pudu
3 young girls strolling to The Royale (formerly known as Novotel Century). Wenda and I threw ourselves to the comfortable leather sofas and continued our beauty sleep, while Lena went to the counter to check for available rooms. There was none yet, so we rested at the lobby. Did my Subuh at the Musolla in the hotel (that's the convenient thing abt KL).
8.00am - Makan Time
We checked in our bags at 8am, then it was time for us to hunt for breakfast. We felt like eating Roti Canai and Maggi Goreng. Went back to the same place where we had breakfast together 2 yrs back. A sip of the teh tarik was enough to wake me up! Shiok...
11.00am - Checked in
They were kind enough to let us checked in early. The hotel staff were so hospitable. We took our own sweet time to enjoy the refreshing shower and the king-size bed.
1.20pm - start of the day
Left after Zohor. Realising it was raining heavily, the hotel staff gave us his umbrella. We were looking for a salon for Wenda to do her rebonding. Managed to screen down to a few for her to choose from. Took a cab to Masjid India, exceptionally longer ride than usual cos of the rain and the traffic congestion.
2.30pm - Masjid India
I already knew where I wanted to go - Mydin. Managed to find my way there. Realised that they had arranged the stuff in a diff manner. I had my left hand full with tudung. Wenda and Lena seem to be more excited than I was, with their constant "OMG,this is so nice!", "hey, get this!", "this is so cheap..get this!". I didnt really do much thinking. I just need to extend my left arm to hold all the stuff they threw. They make good assistants! Lena even got a nice, comfy brown shawl from Mydin.
At the cashier, I got constant glances from people in front of me, behind me, beside me..cos I had 10 scarves in my hand. I wanted to already end my shopping spree there. Until I walked further in front, and saw nicer and cheaper scarves. Lena & Wenda were worse than the sales person. They were the ones who took each scarf, one by one, and showed me. I would either shake my head, indicating disagreement or nod my head, when they would automatically put it in my hands. After that 2nd stop, I said "Ok gals, that's enuff..I'm tired." Lena commented "where's your shopping spirit?!"
And well...it didnt die off. First it was 10, then 2, then 4, then 2, then 2 - enough! I looked at them and they gave me an evil, satisfied smile. Had to go back to the hotel. While waiting for me to do my prayers, they counted the no. of scarves I bought -- 20!
4.30pm - Bukit Bintang
They wanted to go Vincci. So we did, and of course, they bought 2 pairs. I didnt cos I thought I had enough! Wenda had to go to the salon at 6.00pm in Sungei Wang. We sent her and then, Lena & I continued our shopping.
7.45pm - Bistro
We retired at the Bistro, and had a coconut drinks. So refreshing! I was not hungry yet cos I bought protuguese egg tarts (yummy...6 of that) and famous amos cookies.
The guy at the cafe asked why I wasnt watching Anugerah Era. He tot I was KL resident, until I mentioned that I came to KL to shop. Lena was definitely eyeing on me. When I got back to my seat, Lena went "Hey...that was a cute Malay guy!" Haha! That coming from Lena..hmm..
We had a very meaningful chat on life, r/ships, work, aspirations.
8.30pm - Reunited
2hrs and Wenda's hair was finally done! She commented it wasnt really a good job done. But at least it wasnt as messy.
3 of us were still not hungry so we just ended up walking and walking until we saw a Ramly Burger stall. Sedap! Wenda and I ate it in a mess. Who cares?!!!
10.45pm - Hotel
Took out all the scarves. The gals were dying to try out the scarves, which they did. Got a few shots of my Chinese galfrens in tudung. Haha!! They looked cute. Received an sms from Lisa - Amir's no. I sms to Amir and waited and waited for a reply, but none. Thought I had sent to the wrong number. (sorry bro! was too "pai seh" to call) So, we dozed off while watching Jerry Maguire.
26th Sept (Sun)
After Subuh, I slept again. Bad move! We woke up at 10.30am. Running out of time! There goes my roller coaster ride.
At 11.15am, my boss called me! Goodness...gimme a break on a Sunday! Realising I was not in SG, he msg me for me to call him when I'm back. (well, i did..this morning!) Lena had to go to Starhill to collect a ring for her office and at the same time to send a box to their boutique in KL. Her KL colleague served us cappucino with pretzels. Felt like a "tai-tai" for a while. Took the opportunity to take a few shots in Audemars Piguet boutique. We didnt dare to wear the $28k watches!
Had to rush to Pudu cos our bus was leaving at 3.30pm.
Bid goodbye to the hotel staff, walked to Pudu and off we go. Back to Singapore! This stay was definitely not enough.
Next time, I must go to KLCC, Mid Valley - for food and Berjaya Times Sq - for roller coaster ride!
(The photos are not uploaded yet.)
naniz @ 7:34:00 PM