Fast forward and I am now into week 24 of pregnancy. A lot has happened since then but definitely I found new life in second trimester. Morning sickness stopped and I was able to eat and drink more than before though still considered as small quantity by most. Better than nothing. 

The race is on. Friends offering advices, donating their baby items and my tummy is finally showing. Called a babysitter today and found that it isn't easy and cheap to raise a kid especially for first 2 years. Started surveying among friends and seemed that you need a minimum of RM2-3k per month for newborn if you hire nanny (day care), use infant formula, diapers, subscribe to insurance, plus some vaccination cost. 

I was really caught off guard and was totally unprepared for this. The reality really struck me hard. Been too complacent and relaxed I guess. No wonder not many want to have many kids at this age. Especially for us who wouldn't want to burden our own family or mom.

We hired confinement centre and nanny because I wouldn't want my mom's time to be tied up. Yet Yin told me don't settle everything on my own and spend more time with mom as she is feeling lonely. Made me realize that my independence may lead mom to feel left out though it could be a common thing for parents in retirement age. 

Never a person who is very warm and open. Hence the idea of close family tie was not that common for me. Never the type of person to call back home often etc. Perhaps being a mom may change me. Let's see. 

Expecting

Fast forward and it has been 3 years since my last post. Sharing the good news. I am currently a blessed expecting mother of approximately 11wk into pregnancy. It was so amazing looking at the ultrasound scan when Dr. Soon Su Seong from Adventist Hospital showed that the baby is moving and there are blood flow and heartbeat. 

Needless to say, I was hit by a bout of morning sickness symptoms and after some research, I found out that drinking too much fluid on empty stomach will increase the chances of vomiting in the morning. This causes me to limit my water intake severely because vomiting is no fun I tell you. Then came constipation (although taking probiotics, still... water is needed for regular bowel movement) due to limited water and vegetable intake. 

All my diets were turned upside down as a result. Total 360-degree change of what I usually practiced. Nevertheless, I still felt blessed. Just a few days ago, I had cystitis (bladder infection) due to lack of water and hence bacteria accumulated in urinary tract and there was bleeding when I urinate. Never had UTI before, I was worried that it was a sign of miscarriage as I had iced milk tea and hot green tea on that day, of which a pregnant woman shouldn't be taking due to its cold nature. Too cooling for uterus and baby, it was believed. Now, I am very obedient in avoiding certain foods but still couldn't whack as much fiber as I did in the past. 

Can't wait to get past Week 14 where the morning sickness was expected to subside and second trimester tends to be more accommodating to mother. Been lucky to have a very supportive Yuki and Bee Hoon to provide advices on pregnancy, preparations needed etc. Got to start buying pre-natal insurance for my baby soon.

A close-up explanation on the ultrasound. Without doctor's explanation I wouldn't be able to digest this image. I did sleep more than ever during this first trimester. A blessing in disguise, I call it :)

1. Head

2. Feet

3. Hand

4. Should be placenta

Power of kinship

I was amazed by how much they love grandma. How caring they are towards grandma. I don't think that can be faked. Shows me the value of kinship and family bonding. How having big family and many grandchildren comes in handy. Despite that, there are also stories underlying behind it.

每间家都有本难念的经... although I have understood this way back, this phrase hammers in more at this time. No matter how good things might look from outside, there are many conflicts and discussions going on at the back, especially to make things happen.

I believe in karma. I know how hurtful it can be when you help someone with all your heart and the outcome was totally unexpected hence I never expect people to forgive and forget. It is their choice if they choose not to. Timing is not right yet, maybe.

I was happy and hurtful at the same time today. I approached him at the wrong time. I can understand his stress due to family and work matters hence it is understandable if he behaved that way. Still I felt very sad and hurtful. Firstly, I am not used to being treated that way by him and chose not to as well. Secondly, I am human.

I learnt that that's how the kids and mom feel whenever I unintentionally told them not to bother me. Strong reminder not to do that. Kinship is important, it can bring joy when handled properly and vice versa when not. Air dicincang takkan putus...meaning... no matter how bad situations can be, kinship is still kinship.

Although my family is not that closely knit, I believe nothing can test the power of our kinship. We have gratitude. We have our own opinions and live our lives very differently, yet we know that we will support each other whenever possible if needed. That's the value of kinship. Those with good kinship are always successful in life.

I have also learnt that communication is very imperative. Listening skill and discussion comes hand in hand. Trying to find solution by own self without sharing the thoughts with others brings much confusion to others. It does not only fall into the responsibility of the conveyor. The receiver should also take the initiative to clarify the matter with conveyor if things are not clear, to avoid confusion.

I have learnt new stuff today. People may think what they want, but we also owe to ourselves to listen to other's opinion before making final decision. Fingers crossed, I won't forget this.

Job

MY and OWI complained about work. QA line is never easy. Coordinating job is never easy. Cross checking job is never easy. Policing is never easy. That's why we love and hate policemen so much. We know that they are doing their job but when we got caught for some minor traffic offence, for example, we cursed them. I guess it is the same thing with QA.

 

We know QA is only doing its job, but when we got "interrogated" or "harrassed" incessantly due to internal or external pressure, we hate that feeling of being put under surveillance, of being monitored and checked against every now and then. But that's exactly what a QA should be. Well, there is no right or wrong, I must say. Only what suits the culture the best can be said as right. Needs team work for this.

 

One needs to think from the other party's perspective. One need to talk to the other party to manage expectations and align on the next step. One need to come to an agreement with the other party on what could be the possible solution. One need to be lucky enough to work with one who could understand all these. We are, after all just human being, with emotions, with limitations, and with the need to be motivated.

 

This is one reason why I was contemplating whether or not to go back to manufacturing world. I am from QA background. Human management is my most feared subject. I don't want to turn into Godzilla again. I used to, in my first job. In current company, feedbacks from just one stake holder is sufficient to freeze me in my breath, let alone working with many departments in manufacturing world. To be fair, the type of people will be different. Professional (and hence, more hurtful) vs emotional (blood boiling).

 

When you work with professionals, the words can slice your heart into thousands of pieces. You felt as if you won't be able to piece them together anymore. The impact lasted quite long. When you work with manufacturing colleagues, you felt like 10 volcanoes could erupt in a day and yet the impact is more short-lived. At least I believed so. Depends  on personality also, I believe.

 

One need to learn to let go. Not to dwell in the past. To take the good learnings from whatever words uttered out, either sincerely or with a pinch of salt. Forgive yet not forget. Learn from experience what is the expectation and what is the limitation. What can and what can't be done. Be assertive. Say yes when you are sure and no when you are sure. Anything in between puts you as a weak person. My recent learning.

You can't fight every battle so choose your battle wisely. Timing is an essence. No point getting frustrated over things beyond your control. Just tuck it behind your mind and bring it out when the time is right. And the rest will be history. No need for perfection. Important is you learn from each incident. This is what I dub as continuous improvement. 

 

Really worry about job hunting. Not having the  confidence to re-step into manufacturing. Yet that seemed to be the only option I have for now. Why not stop limiting myself and try out whatever is out there? Again? I just want to settle down. That's my thought for now. Manufacturing line with 9-5 job is not a bad idea. But I am unsure of how well can I handle harsh exchange of words without affecting myself too much, without bothering about what others might say too much.

 

Don't think. Just do. You will know what to  do when the time comes. Worrying too much zap away  your energy. Jia you!

It Hurts

It hurts. A lot. Annoying and disappointing. With myself and him. Couldn't bring this up. So much so that I can't sleep despite tossing around on the bed for few hours. Gave up. Just woke up and browsed some articles and blogging now.

 

I wish one can be more matured and rational. I wish one can be more accountable and assertive. Never agree or sign up to something which you have no intention to commit to. Never complain when the due is near to show your dissatisfaction. Never say yes just to satisfy someone else. I guess that's how my Sales  was feeling towards me during my initial year as well. Now I understand.

 

I wish I can be less demanding, more accomodating, more considerate, more patient and persuasive and convincing. I couldn't care less now. I will remind myself not to bother too much. Bad habits die hard. I don't know when will I poke my busybody nose over and impose another rule or suggestion, only to disappoint myself again.

 

One could be self-centered and selfish yet the other one could be too demanding and irrationally inconsiderate. There are always two sides for a coin. Yin and yang. One can't be a hero without a villain. One can't be black without white. One can't be pretty without ugly. Get what I mean? Affected me a lot.

 

Damn!  Is this called insomnia? Now I understood how JY feels. I was having this in Vietnam last week but at least I managed to sleep the moment I am on the bed, just waking up very early. Most likely due to me sleeping without turning off the light rather than insomnia. Gave up tossing on the bed already. Will sleep when eyes are tired I guess. Luckily not working today.

How is Marriage Life?

Since I am in the mood of posting in blog, let me add one more post here.

6 months into marriage, we are still into long-distance marriage (Penang and KL is not that far, but the physical distance does make some difference). Every time someone asked...

A: So how is married life?

Me: Not much difference since we are not staying together and there is no child in the picture yet.

Actually there is a difference. More and more arguments and bad habits fly out. Differences in opinions and house arrangements etc... There was a time when I was thinking... 'Is this a wrong decision?" I guess this is just another part of me who likes to give up so fast. Sort of running away from predicament rather than bravely facing it. 

Both of us tried to avoid confrontation, is not making things any better. I feel the lack of heart-to-heart talk. I wanted to say something but decided against it so that we don't have ill feeling or argument since our time together is not long each time. Only during the short weekends. Somehow, I reminded myself not to appear too negative and try to be supportive. It takes time to practise, you know.

I am wondering, why do I bother to take so much trouble to accommodate him in my life and yet I took my mom for granted so much. Mom is 60 years old and definitely still going strong but she needs companion also I believe. We are lucky that the kids are at home to keep mom occupied. I just wonder when will I really muster the courage to request mom to retire and live comfortably. 

To retire is to ask someone to accelerate their ageing unless they lead an active life style, of which I believe mom definitely can. Just fiddling with the house alone can definitely keep her very much occupied. It is the allowance part that keeps me worried. It is time that I should bear my responsibility as the eldest to fix the allowance to ensure that she has sufficient to spend comfortably. Currently, I am only footing the utility and assessments bills of the house and shop and mom's EPF fund. 

Now, back to my original intention behind this post. Marriage is between two person and two families. Time is divided into visiting both families but most of the time is between both of us. Time is divided between friends, family and ourselves. Now that we are not living together, he has time to mingle with his friends while I tend to squeeze my time when I am back in Penang, between family and friends and my facial and massage appointments. That's one of his more common complaints. 

 

I am learning to relax from him but I guess maybe I relaxed too much as well. I can't imagine how life will be when I fully move back to Penang. Better don't think and just put in more effort to make things work. I read a quote the other day, it says... "There are thousands of genuine reasons to get divorced, there are also thousands of ways to find the meaning of marriage and stay true to your partner". 

Truly agree with that. I believe that constant communication to align on expectations and constant reminder to each other to not take each other for granted and try something new and put in effort in the marriage is of crucial significant impact. Wish me luck. I know I will complain every now and then but why suppress one self too much right? If I can't be myself in a marriage, then it is not a marriage that I need. Appreciation and encouragement support is what one need. Jonsern is doing pretty well in that occasionally. I will buck up on that, hopefully. 

Friends around me are getting pregnant or had successfully delivered. I had the urge to be pregnant as well but I also realised that I need to be more composed and rational in decision making, no more rash and impulsive decision making. It is now no longer about me alone. Raising a family with new obligations shouldn't be taken lightly. I plan to have children starting next year. Wish my luck in having a pair of twins!

Learning to be a better person, to myself, to my family, and those around me. I don't see my marriage as the type where it will turn out into both of us being best friends where we can spill out everything every time. There are still boundaries where we set in order to avoid frequent arguments. Still in the middle of learning about each other and throw away pre-judgments. Learning is a life-long journey indeed.

Why Do I Join The Food Technology Community?

Last post was in Jan. This looks like quarterly post now, huh? Been wanting to revisit my blog but what triggers me to do so today was due to a flashback of my interview session with the lecturer for my English course in USM. It was a simple ice breaker question but one that I will and I hope to remember for years to come.

Lecturer: So why do you choose Food Technology?

Me: I am interested to learn what Food Technology can bring to the world, in terms of food preservation and technologies available to help to feed the world.

The answer came impromptu just like that. Something that I "goreng" on the spot and hence can remember because I put some thought into it. I chose Food Technology during university entry application due to a senior giving a talk about Food Technology course he had chosen as an undergraduate. We were Form 6 students at that time, I think. 

I slept off after typing the above paragraph and woke up super early, like 4.30am. Is this called insomnia? Or maybe due to me sleeping with lights on. I have been having this quite frequently recently. When I woke up, I was thinking... but it was also due to advances in food technology, microbiology and biotechnology that we get more and more detection of food fraud, waste of food etc.

When food is made to last longer, people tend to hoard foods and just throw them away when they are no longer good to eat. Especially with our modern lifestyle where one barely get the time to cook on weekdays! 

Getting back to the reason why I am interested with Food Technology... now I am revisiting where I am, now that I have worked for  8 years. Time flies, huh? Now, I tend to get demotivated pretty fast and tend to give up finding solution fast as well and jump into conclusion pretty fast as well. First two jobs as QA for 6 years and 3rd job as Technical Service for 1.5 years. 

Looking at the statistics, it is pretty clear to say that I definitely need more honing as TS person as different skill set is needed. I took up TS job because I am greedy for exposure and want to explore the vulnerable side of me. The side of me who never felt comfortable in business setting, lack of commercial mindset etc. I think I know where I am now. I have no interest for deep understanding of food ingredient knowledge unless have to, something not a TS should be doing.

When my application to be home based wasn't approved, I was sort of relieved as I will need to leave the company somehow. Sort of not having to dilly dally between resigning or not. That decision was made in April and now it is June. After browsing through Jobstreet and Linkedin job randomly, I finally mustered the courage to click on 3 jobs. All are not food industry related and required knowledge in ISO standards which I am not familiar with. At least something to kick start with, right?

It isn't easy to change job so often, something I would never have thought of doing. There was one time when a hiking friend shook my hand and was reading my palm. She told me that I am a capable person and will work for many companies. Judging my situation now, it seemed so. 3 jobs within 8 years or working, averaging almost 3 years per job. The current situation of neither too junior nor too senior doesn't make my transition back to Penang any more easier. With the lack of sizeable food industries in Penang, I am left without much choice if I don't wish to down grade too much from KL salary.

It is all in mindset I guess. If you think you can, you can. As for interviewing, I must remind myself to introduce my self-worth and don't think of it as I am begging for the job. It is a win-win situation for both. You need employee and I need a job. It should be treated as an agreement between both parties to work together. That should be it. We all should change our mindset. With each job, I am gaining different experience, in terms of work management, human management etc. Not rosy at all times but definitely a must pass through part of my life.

Wish me luck in job hunting. I better start to contact the head hunters and my ex-employer. Who knows if I will have some luck. And work on my ex-colleague suggestion to send in resume to the company I am interested to work in, rather than waiting for any posting on job vacancy.

Jia you, Pheo. Your mindset needs quite some tuning to do!

Scribble from 2015

Found a scribble from 2015, would like to make a note of it here for my reference,

if I ever refer, that is...

 

 

My notes to dear:

 

Thank you for completing my life, playing a complementary role.

You taught me a few stuff

- take things easy, taken action (walk the walk) and managing money.

I was envy with you due to your slight self-centredness.

You get things done for yourself and not overthinking for others.

 

I want to do many things but not much action thus far.

Vippasana meditation

- expect to get clarity but actually should not set any expectation.

 

That's why I tried Atma Kriya Yoga,

wanting to find my own self but I didn't practice it.

Practice makes perfect.

No one is good at one time deal even if talented.

The only advantage talented people has is faster pace of learning for them.

 

You said that I sound like your mom, asking you to do this and that.

I have to admit I do because I can't bear having many things undone.

These are the list of things I wish to do,

let's see how many can get done:

 

Trip to LEGOLAND

Bring mom for out-station trips

More time for mom

Hug / kiss / hold hands with mom

Develop better relationships with JS parents

Swimming / yoga / marathon

Half-marathon in 2 years time

Reading 10 books / year

Update blog / FB album

Photobooks

Don't multi-task - be more mindful and focused

 

 

Places I wish to visit:

 

Taiwan

Turkey

Sarawak (Mulu Cave)

Chiang Mai

Huah Hin

Myanmar

Ho Chi Minh

Hanoi

Xi An

Chong Qing

Hei Long Jiang

 

 

Mountains or hills I wish to climb:

 

Mount Rinjani (going there end of April)

Mount Bromo (volcanic eruption recently)

Gunung Tahan

Taman Negara

Gunung Pulai

Gunung Lambak

Gunung Ledang

Bukit Tabur

Gunung Nuang

Gunung Datuk

 

Quotes

My room is in a major mess and hence today I took some time to clear some of the mess.

Came across these quotes.

I used to have  them at work during my first job.

Decided to throw these away, but not before posting it here.

I would still like to refer to it one day.

 

 

What we think, or what we know, or what we believe,

Is in the end, of little consequence.

The only consequence.... Is what  we do.

(John Ruskin)

 

It is your attitude, not aptitude that determines your altitude.

 

Experience is what we get when we don't get what we wanted.

 

Losing is always temporary but giving up is a permanent stain.

 

The best preparation for the future is to do the best in the present.

 

Before you attempt to beat the odds, Be sure you can survive the odds.

 

 

 

 

 

First time make up

Flash back to my first experience of having make up on my face

 

 

Went to Watson's to buy make up cleanser for eye and lip

Already bought the facial makeup cleanser from Face Shop, thanks to Sally's recommendation

 

 

Done for make up and ready for casual photo-shoot for wedding

 

 

On the way to clean up my make up and removing the hairdo

 

Close up face

 

 

My naked face, without make up

Skin felt much more breathable and relaxed :)

Wedding Dinner to End 2015 and Wedding Luncheon To Start 2016

Been M.I.A. for so long. Finally have time to re-visit my beloved blog. Yup, status had changed, from Ms Tan to Mrs Lim, officially.

 

 

22.12.2015

R.O.M. a.k.a. Registration of Marriage 8.30 p.m.

Witnessed by Loong Keng Fai and Chin Chia Hoi

Assisted by Kok Yik Ling

Paper flower bouquet by Sally Khoo Sa Li

 

25.12.2015

Wedding dinner in Ming Garden Restaurant, Penang Times Square

Helped by family and friends

Brother manned the reception counter for bride's angpow

Li Chuang manned the reception counter for groom's angpow

Sister organized the rehearsal for kids' march in and tea ceremony

Kok Yik Ling supervised the thumb print counter

Chiah Phay San supervised the photo counter

 

Kher Lee and Huey Fong supervised the door gift counter

Kok Poh became the usher

Another friend took care of beer stock-count

Overall, I was very happy with overall arrangement

We popped the blue sparkling juice successfully 

Managed to catch up with old friends, colleagues and family

 

Photo and door gift for guests

These two so-called couple

Equally as tall as I am

We went crazy together in Bangkok Premix Course

USM friends - before, now, and forever

Officially upgraded into Auntie team

De Muz music band

Band music was good

Siblings must take  photo together

Whole family photo

  

Video showing wasn't very successful due to sound system

Luckily we had the Mandarin subtitle up

So here's the actual version of the video 

 

Deepak gave speech

 

 Dear gave his speech

He is very cute indeed :)

 



03.01.2016

Wedding Luncheon in Grand Straits Garden Restaurant, JB



Just attending my wedding luncheon, more relaxed here

Thanks to JS family for helping

My bridesmaid:

Sis, Kher Lee, Chee Pin, Sooi Kheng, Jyy Yin

Monica, Roselyn, Christal, Jane helped a lot

Mommy and Daddy was busy

Mom was happy as well

Daniel was our driver

Edmond was the CFO

TC was our official photographer for both Penang and JB side

 

Special thanks to Hoongji for being our ad-hoc videographer

He used just one day to compile  the videos

Choice

Not too sure about flowers...

But totally agree on friends and food part

 

To add in one more...

In fact the most important one...

Choose to spend time wisely with family...

The most precious treasure in life

Dou Dou

This is how Dou Dou looks like when he newly joined us.

Still allowed in the home and super duper obedient I must say.

Very adorable.

 

This is how DouDou looks like now.

This was taken when we discovered that he was poisoned.

Sorry DouDou, we didn't  know how to take good care of you.

Stay strong please?

 

His tongue was jutted out sideways, he couldn't retract it.

Later on, his condition got better when I visited him in the clinic yesterday.

Still waiting for doctor's advise on blood test report, due today.

I only knew that DouDou is already 9 years old.

1 dog year = 7 human years.

 

 

 

 

Not Really A Feel Good Day

Yesterday I felt great. Because I get to visit my ex-colleagues and they are doing well. The company is doing well. I get to play badminton. I get to eat my chiam chiam. Yesterday was tiring but amazingly good.

Today I felt ok in the beginning. Went to market with mom, bought few office dresses and had breakfast. Then we began the hunt to lengthen bridal dress. Finally settled as well. When we reached home, the nightmare began.

I saw Dou Dou lying down in the middle of our car porch without any intention to move away. Usually he will move out of our way. Mom suspected that he might have swallowed the rat bait. Usually he is very active and will run around the car or house. This time he was merely lying there.

There was some bubble froth next to his mouth. He can't really walk and had serious muscle spasm. It was very heart wrenching to see him in such agony. Called a part time retired government vet. He asked to give DouDou young coconut water or salted water. Another vet friend advised to give charcoal tablet and send to vet.

Mom prepared salted water and I went to buy young coconut water and charcoal tablet. He was very reluctant to take them so we sent him to vet. Dr Lim said that he looked very weak and his condition might not be due to rat poison.

Final decision was to let him stay in the clinic, with continuous water drip and blood test to diagnose. If his condition is not positive, we shall put him to sleep. I went away to wipe my tears. Pets are to be loved. Not to be treated this way.

Having pet or baby is a big responsibility. If can't take proper care of them, better don't have one. I am pissed off to hear that my sister's friend gave DouDou away when she was expecting a baby. I am angry when we didn't put in effort to take good care of DouDou. In terms of hygiene, diet, quality time to play with him etc.

Everytime I come home, he will be eagerly wagging his tail and circling us to get our attention. Shows how little time we have for him. Really felt awful when comparing his current condition to the time when he was brought to us. Totally different. Now he is much thinner, with very untidy coat of hair and ticks everywhere. Really pathetic and not much different from stray dog except that he has food, water and shelter.

Brought mom to Raja Uda afternoon roadside stalls to try the laksa, cendol, ice kacang and fried spring roll with other fried delicacies. Weather was not too hot so we didn't sweat much. I used to go there often. But somehow it doesn't feel the same anymore. Maybe I was affected by DouDou or how I always complain without doing much to change thing. Then we went to SenHeng in Raja Uda for mom to make an appointment for washing machine which is still under warranty to be repaired.

Next, I went to settle opening online account for Public Mutual account. Went to NRD to enquire about procedure for marriage registration. Called dear in the middle of his sleep when I couldn't find his passport details in my hp. After I called him, I noticed that it was in my company hp, poor dear! Then went to BM Public Bank to get car grant and to enquire about car insurance rate but was told that it is already past office hour.

Went to fetch the kids but before that, we got to get rid of the big carton box which we used to carry DouDou to the vet. It was a bad decision. I thought that there will be a big rubbish bin but couldn't find one. So I asked mom to drop the carton next to an empty spot near a house before fetching the kids few houses away.

While waiting for the kids, a Malay guy in motorcycle fiercely told me off to remove the box else he will report us and took photo of JS car which I was driving. I felt so horrible for being such an irresponsible litter bug. I quietly drove back to the spot to flatten the box and carried it away in the car back home. Why couldn't I do that in the first place? OMG, what kind of mentality am I having?

Finally we went to pick up my bridal dress with a different lace extension. Will try it later. Today is a tiring day. Been busy for the whole day. Roller coaster ride of emotion. From filial to excited, shocked, and sad to guilty and ashamed. With marriage, work and own self-conscience to deal with, I felt like giving up pretending wanting to be positive （when I am actually a negative person）and just drop down everything that I am doing and do nothing.

I have this tendency to blame myself without taking action. Well, be it. It had been awhile since I wrote in this blog and today is the day where I just want to blurt out everything.

Postcard Frenzy Mode

Postcard frenzy mode.

Got a stack of FOC postcards from Julie.

 

Wrote two postcards to Postcrossing.

Been delaying purchasing stamp as I ran out of them.

Bought some last weekend and managed to post them out, finally.

 

 Yes, I wrote all these.

And in fact, I added a few more, together with the Ah Huat postcards as well.

Need mood to write all these.

Not everytime I can do this.

 

This is the stack of postcards from Julie. 

 

She found another stack for me. 

 

Yong' s postcard from Shanghai. 

 

Early morning breakfast

 Reached KLIA early morning from Manila.

Waiting to go back for Mother's Day celebration.

Hanged out in KLIA for breakfast before taking train to KLIA2 to Penang.

 

My first ever proper breakfast after so long.

Milk tea... the milk makes it the best.

I am more of  a tea person than a coffee person.

 

And nasi lemak.

True Malaysian never forgets this.

Not fragrant coconut rice here though. 

Beautiful skyline view

While waiting for Julie to go to night market, saw this.

Nice.

Beyond words.

 

Souvenirs Bought From Hanoi

 Dried lotus seed and coffee.

Was told that lotus seed from Hanoi is much better than in HCMC.

Really nice and crunchy!

And the coffee from Trung Nguyen called G7.

Last time Cannaes bought this for us.

I didn't try it though.

Not a coffee fan.

 

Books

Book from Ms Choo.

Touched that she still remembers me.

I came empty-handed to visit her though.

 

Carrot cake

 Carrot cake from Secret Recipe.

Used to be my favourite.

Especially with the white cream on top.

And the cinnamon taste.