ipoh mali, kembali skali lagi

Dear Blog,

It has been a tiring month - December. Now, let's all reach out and embrace January 2011 with open arms and open minds. Happy New Year everyone!

So, last week we sent Jenna to Ipoh since she's posted there for her HO-ship. She's working at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun and her first posting's Surgery! It was a great road trip, since I've never been to that part of Malaysia. On our way, we dropped by the Tapah R&R, since we've heard that the kuih Pau there is delish. Upon arrival, we drove around and "explored" Ipoh. Not much to explore since the place isn't that big, but it was a breath of fresh air - going away from Subang.

We were welcomed by Jenna's senior by 6 months, Dr. Dama and Jenna settled down at the doc's place while her hostel registration was being processed.

We ate Pizza Hut at Jusco. Question : Anywhere else to hang other than Jusco? It's so jam-packed during the weekends, somewhat difficult to find a parking spot since the parking area provided proved to be insufficient. I get dizzy when I'm around large crowds, so that totally ruined my day. P/S: Note to self, wear something that can blend in with the crowd. Locals looked at us funny =S

Tapau Pau at Tapah =D

Welcome to Ipoh-wood!

Nothing like Tabasco! Love you~

 Watched the MAS - INDO match at Salam's Corner. Congrats Malaysia! And thank you for the holiday =D

Went to Ipoh again on New Years, this time Ritz and Mommy followed but Leanna stayed home since she's down with the flu and fever. Jenna had 12pm-5pm and 11pm onwards off...so, we hung out at...where else...Jusco. Both Jenna and D'dique celebrated their 1-year anniversary and gave each other gifts. D'dique got a Man-U Nike ball (boooo!)..Jenna got a very nice Elle Studio watch.

We ate a very late dinner at this place, kinda Uptown-ish. It's like a whole row of shop house parking lots taken over by gerai makans. It was a whole stretch of stalls, so deciding where to sit was very hard. Since we were all unable to choose, we gave D'dique that privilege, LOL. Mommy and me ate Char Kuey Teow (I asked for extra spicy! yumm!) Jenna just ate a few sticks of Satay, Ritz ate Nasi goreng thai something and D'dique ate nasi goreng sambal belacan something something.

Was happy to see big sis again. Missed her so much. But, can't be going there every weekend, habis duit JPA LOL.

Owh, New Years was subtle this year and I prefer it that way. All 4 of us - Mommy, Ritz, Leanna and I stayed in bought microwavable popcorn and orange juice and watched DVD together. From our apartment, some fireworks can be appreciated but not to the extent of getting goosebumps at every "KA-BOOM!". But, it was fun =) Always nice to be around family.

Popcorn in white bowl, sweet + colorful popcorn. Popcorn in blue bowl, melted-butter popcorn!! F&N orange juice and Dinner for Schmucks =)

New Years resolution (so far):

1. Spend more time with family
2. Stay fit
3. Get a boyfriend (c'mon!)
4. Finish Jenna & D'dique's song
5. Do well in exam

This is all I can think of right now, LOL. I'll prolly add something later on. Anyway, toodles!

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 .may this year be better than the last, remember the past but still moving forward. l e n a.