1) Welcome to Part 2 of my memorable journey
back at home, as well as my second attempt at running the 21km “Merdeka Virtual
Run”. My first attempt was botched thanks to a faulty running app, so I was
determined to succeed this time around. Thankfully, everything worked out, and
just as the sun rose, I had finished a GPS verified 21.2km running around my
neighbourhood (Arena Kepayang). It is at this point that I should mention my
dad took part in the 5km run as well, and we ran that distance very well the
night before. It was great then, that we had both successfully completed our
runs, and the medals have since been confirmed to have been shipped out to our
home address.
2) So what’s left for me to do then?
You may think that I could finally rest and relax, but that wasn’t the case
haha. I still had to go back to Penang one last time, to take my MPU TITAS
final written exams. As I mentioned before, these exams are meant to be taken
once and forgotten, so it was absolutely imperative
that I take them now, to avoid having to take them again next year when I
return from UK. Anyway, I’m happy to report that the exams weren’t overtly
difficult, and that I’m FINALLY done with my exams. That same evening, my good
friend Hong and myself went out for dinner, and he sent me to the bus station
at Sungai Nibong – where I took the Sri Maju bus back to Ipoh. That’s the last
I’ll see of Penang for a while.
3) And now some time off with my
relatives and friends back home. A few days back, my mom and I went to visit my
maternal grandmother and grandfather at their house in First Garden. We
afterwards went to Galaxy Tea Bar for some boba tea hotpot – a rather unique
combination, but satisfying nonetheless haha. And yesterday, I had a surprise
meet up with some of my long-lost friends from Anderson. I only just found out
that they were back in Ipoh, so we went out for breakfast in Canning Garden. It
was really nice catching up with them after so long, and to find out their
current situation.
4) And now, it’s time to talk about
some food. I’ve always loved the food at a small Japanese restaurant called “Ten-good”
(in Greentown Ipoh if you’re interested). So two days back, my mom and I went
for dinner there. I had the omelette with brown sauce rice set, while my mom
had the tonkotsu ramen. It might not look any different from the servings at
other Japanese restaurants, but it really tastes different – absolutely delightful
in my opinion. The other place I’ve really wanted to go for a long time was the
cornershop in Bercham. It holds a special place in my heart because my mom, my
cousin’s whole family, and myself – used to go to the Lost World of Tambun
(water park) every Tuesday (we had an annual pass for only RM50). And right
after, we’d go for a late dinner/supper at that particular restaurant.
5) I especially remember the dry chilli
pan mee with poached egg that I always had whenever we went there. So it was
mandatory to order the same when we revisited the place yesterday. How times
have changed though. The entire restaurant has undergone a facelift, but
thankfully, the shop that sells the pan mee has remained, thus allowing me to
relive my “childhood” memories haha. It is on this high note then, that I end
today’s edition of my blog. In two days’ time, it will be bye-bye to Malaysia,
and hello UK – as I embark on a one-year adventure doing my Masters in Clinical
Neuroscience at King’s College London. Thanks very much for visiting as always,
and have a lovely week ahead. Cheers!
Our very own Cator Avenue/Anderson reunion!
From l-r: Irsyad, Chan Xing Liang, Nicholas, Jon, Myself
After 21.1km and I need support to stand XD
In commemoration of our nation's 62nd Independence Day (that's not my house XD)
Our National and State flags - spotted at Jusco (Kinta City)
Syuen Hotel for buffet lunch :)
I reckon I'll be having a lot of this in UK XD
Some funky graffiti
Can't remember the name of the stall but they sell a darn good cheese melt burger :)
"Farewell" dinner with Hong
Afters at US Pizza - on the way to Sg Nibong Bus Station
Sri Maju bus back to Ipoh - so long Penang (for a year)...
Pandan curry rice - at Wooley Food Court
With my cousin Joe Keong and her family - at a famous "wan ton mee" shop in Buntong
Galaxy Tea Bar Ipoh - at SOHO - staying true to its name
The mango dessert was really fancy with the dry ice "effects" and all :) (tasted really good too)
With my maternal grandmother and family :)
The newspaper-plastered walls and neon illuminated Chinese characters paint a quirky atmosphere
Mandatory selfie with mommy dearest
Tonkotsu ramen at Ten-Good
My omelette with brown sauce set <3 <3 <3
Absolutely out of this world delicious 10/10 would recommend haha
Banana french toast with vanilla ice-cream
Dim sum with friends - in Canning Garden
"Faux" banana leaf rice - just look at the size of all that!
That's the pan mee that I remember from my childhood :)
Even my granddad was all thumbs up :D
Masala thosai at D' Naina Restaurant is best shared
Random photo with my parents ^^
