Konniciwa!

One of my wishlist this includes traveling abroad. After months of planning, I finally hopped on the plane to the land of rising sun - Japan!

The planning started since January before I got busy with KIK and other things. I kinda had things booked and planned by then. Actually I was on another mission which was to watch Ireland playing Rugby World Cup..and the journey to securing a ticket was one heck of a nervewrecking journey. Thank God it was worth it.

I restructured my plans about 2 months before going when I found out about Klook. Klook really came in handy when it comes to travelling I would recommend everyone to use it!


Reached Haneda Airport and spent a night at Henn Na Haneda Hotel.  A nice,cosy hotel which had automatic machine for reception. Bilik dia siap ada steamer cum deodorizer cum iron i is kagum hokay!

 The next day I travelled to Shinjuku to my 2nd hotel - Citadine Central Shinjuku to leave my luggages. I was lucky they allowed early check in at around 12 so I had time to have lunch, and settle my Zohor and Asar before going to the stadium. Sempat la jalan around Shinjuku since we arrived the city quite early. The hotel is just nice, a little bigger compared to Henn Na Haneda Hotel. Walking distance to Shinjuku busy places.


Took around 1 hour to reach Yokohama from Shinjuku. The train was jam-packed in Yokohama. When I reached the stadium..it was surreal. Rasa nak nangis pun ada but mostly I was grinning ear-to-ear la. What made it sweeter was Ireland won against Scotland with bonus point. Took a train back to Shinjuku and had dinner at Kebab-ya (6ooyen) before I called it a day.

Arrived International Yokohama Stadium

Enjoying the view

The next day I travelled around Tokyo. Asakusa, Akihabara, Shibuya. Japan is a nice country. Had a little feeling of Europe but...Asian. Haa kau faham tak. Entah tak tahu susah camne nak explain la. Had Coco-Ichibanya's chicken curry for lunch which was super yum and very generous portion (for 1180yen) and Gyumon for dinner (3000yen)

Asakusa

Akihabara

Asakusa

Shibuya

Shinjuku

Coco icibanya chicken cutlet curry sedap nak mati

Gyumon for wagyu

The next day I took a 2.5h bus ride to Lake Kawaguchiko to experience Mount Fuji. There are certain recommended times to actually witness the whole of Mount Fuji, and I actually get to see one on the way but I thought it would remain that way but as I arrived, the dark clouds start to parade around Mount Fuji and covered the top. A little bit frustrated so I took earlier bus back to Tokyo. Checked-in at APA Ginza Kyobashi Hotel since it's just a walking distance to Tokyo Station. Smallest hotel compared the ones I've been to Haneda and Shinjuku and the bed is too soft. Nasib la duduk kejap je.

Matcha x Vanilla ice cream in front of covered-peak Mount Fuji!

Saviour! Kembara Meals so you can eat warm meal anywhere, anytime!

The next day I took Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto. Kyoto gives me a little bit of Aussie vibe for some reason. That's what unique about Japan. One country but each city gives different feelings. Just stopped by to go to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nishiki Market, had lunch at Ayam-ya for their ramen (980yen+onsen tak ingat berapa) and took train to Osaka.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Pickles at Nishiki Market

Seafood at Nishiki Market

Ayam-ya Spicy Ramen

Arrived Osaka and proceeded to my next accomodation - S.Training Center Osaka. A little bit distant from Osaka Station. And they were strict with the 4pm check-in so I did my laundry while waiting. Checked-in, showered and bersiap untuk keluar. They have shuttle from the hotel to Osaka Station every 20 mins but until 9pm. Malam tu dah keluar balik lambat terpaksa menapak.

I had the Osaka Amazing Pass but since a little bit tight with time, did not get to utilize the pass fully. Malam tu makan halal takoyaki at Namba shopping area - nama kedai Creo-Yu kalau tak silap (680yen) and shopping dekat favourite place ever in japan - Don Quijote :D

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Shinsaibashi Shopping street

The last day, brought my luggages and left it at Namba Station since I'm taking the Nankai Line Express to the airport later. Went to Matsuri for lunch. Sedap gila okonomiyaki dia woiii. Sushi macam so-so je. Strolled around Namba and Shinsaibashi for last minute shopping. Flew out from Kansai International Airport. 

Fried Curry Rice

Okonomiyakisedapnakmati

A plate of various suhi

Telurgulunglupanama

Mochi

Maka berakhirlah trip Japan kali ini. Very tight schedule. I think one day I'm going to return to Japan untuk trip yang lebih tenang. Gagahkan juga buat post kalini sebagai kenang-kenangan :)

A weird.....MISSION?

At one point of my life where I seem to be left behind my other friends, I actually have a wish to resign from their life. Like, withdraw, cut connection, and go on silent mode. In fact, I have started to do to a few. And honestly, it didn't affect our lives that much tho - cause you learn to adapt.


There are a few exceptions that i’ll have to make tho. Like Fuzah...she is one of the people who I’d like to be there for her for the rest of my life. And Wani too, as well as Ayu. And Wany too.


Memories will remain. Dark pasts perhaps will be put aside one day. But for now, goodbye to new memories 😊

Updatesssssss

Hoih lamanya tak menulis. Taktau apa nak tulis dah pun.

I tried to post a few times, tapi berhenti separuh jalan for some reasons.

Anywayssss, updates :

Had my 1st task as facilitator done, Alhamdulillah I would say job done okay kot? I mean we were given tiny tiny time to execute the task and managed to get some awards so I'd say that's not too bad eh? Although, it was just a mini convention and we still have the regional and (hopefully) the national to go but at least first, huge step is done. Lepas menang ada cakap-cakap tak best here and there I'm glad I took a leave right after the convention so I wasn't in a stressful place to receive the news. So I am able to give lesser feck to the news although of course, I'm hurt by what I heard.


Also there are few occasions that I feel like resigning from this place. Ada a few things that make me unhappy and my career progression seems to be on plateau phase when I'm here. However there are loads and loads of things to love about this place. It brought me to places and things that I wouldn't do by myself. I love working with most of the people here (most not all ye :P) Plus, I get to involve with sports activities which I am always excited about. So at the moment these things are keeping me from leaving this place.


Other than that same 'ol same 'ol life. We are already in Ramadhan which I think to me, quite fast. Talk about Ramadhan where we are supposed to memberi kemaafan and such there is certain someone that although I already make peace with what happen, but still couldn't given kemaafan until today. Talk about having grudges eh? Taklah, I mean, I'm okay I'm fine, but I just couldn't bring myself to forgive, just yet. And this is not something that I can change by listening to advices seperti janganlah kita berdendam atau sentiasa memaafkan orang but let this be one stubborn thing that I'd like to hold onto for as long as I want okay? 

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Moving On

 

You can say I'm quite a loyal person to my things. I get attached a little too much that I still have momentos from primary school to high school to uni years with me. 

However I think this year moving on should be my theme. Those stuffs have been collecting dusts one day I must find courage to toss away whatever that's not needed.

This new year I bid goodbye to my loyal financial tracker. It has been with me since the day I started working in Pontian. I tracked all my money in and out everymonth. This little book has all my travelling expenses details and all and it has survived air tertumpah, hujan dan panas and finally pieces of the paper started to be separated.

Initially I planned to transfer all the old details into my new little book because sometimes I do look at old expenses for reference. But then I realized, this is it, it's time to move on. I can still flick through the old little book should I need any reference but I don't need to bring the old details into thw new little book.

So goodbye old little book. You served me well. Thanks for all the memories.

Here's to the year of moving on and starting anew 😌

2018 : Recap

Just came back from meeting old friends from the university. It was a short and sweet escape but I came back with a huge relief and a clearer mind. For once, bila lepak we only talk about kids and spouses a time or two. Not that much. Not like the usual ones I had to listen I mean it's not their fault if aku ada what they have I might be talking about that not stop too. 

What a breathe of fresh air. Something that I really need after feeling suffocated and very left behind. We talked more about not knowing where to go ahead with the career. Talked about it's okay to be where we are now, to take things as it is. No pressure. We are all on the way to be somebody.

To recap 2018 ;

Did I travel a lot? Not quite. Just Krabi. And occasionally few trips here and there in Malaysia. Still recovering from purchasing Suria and the NZ trip last year.

Did I progress far in my career? Nope. Same ol same ol job. Given a new task, but managed to dodge it. Not this year though, I think I still have to carry the task and I need to carry it well. But at least this year I have a few eye-opening moments. A brief idea on what I could do next. Do I see myself in the same place for the next 20 years? 

Did I join enough runs this year? Not quite. I did 2HMs, a few 10kms and a trail run. But I did try caving this year which was fun. 

I bought Suria last year but this year was all about making it a proper place. I did it all by myself. Little by little I add a few things here and there. Been working like a dog this year to complete  the place. 

Made a decision to take up a loan for something. Something that I am against for before, but reconsidered it after doing some research. Hope all goes well with this.

I gained weight this year. Which is something i'm very unhappy about. And I need to do something about it. Soon.

To hope for 2019;

I want to travel. Abroad. Dalam Malaysia pun nak. I spent on Suria and skincare last year this year I need to go easy on both so I could save up for travelling.  

I need to do something with my career. Something about my weight. Something about my legs. Need to get all these back on track. 

Also, next year, start giving less fuck to everything that make you unhappy. Kalau ada certain trigger that makes you annoyed avoid it at all cost or don't dwell too much on what went on. Don't force things. Relax je. Things will happen if it meant to be. 

Here's to better life better health better everything. More about self love and the people that matters. Adios 2018.