19th December 2022
12 days left for our trip to Seremban & KL. Currently I'm researching on some places that is convenient and nearby for us to shop and eat. I'm trying to avoid from travelling so far from one place to another because it will be time consuming and we have less time to spend. Ideally a mall or a streets that has every categories of shops so we don't have to keep jumping to different areas. As I understand that my friends are very busy they are not really familiar with KL, I got to initiate this searching so that we all can prepare and estimate our whole journey because we have my parents and it is important to understand their accommodates. There are so many things that I would want to buy in my wish list at Malaysia because not all the time I can travel and this is just Malaysia is already tough for me to find time to get there. Since it's school holiday now so why not.
However, I can't wait to go back to Kampung to have my mind being in peaceful state and meet my relatives there even though I'm not staying for so long. After the event at kampung that we will go our shopping and sightseeing trip at KL.
25th December 2022
A week left to our Malaysia trip! I have finalizes the places that we will go on that day and hopefully it will go smoothly. Hoping for a good weather as currently some regions in Malaysia are flooding due to heavy rain but Alhamdulillah, I've checked the situation with my relative at Kampung and she said Negeri Sembilan is in good condition. Nonetheless, we still have to be prepared for the trip, just in case if anything happens. I've also thought of the things that I would like to bring along during the trip. Really really excited, lowkey counting down the days and keep rechecking with my friends if they already prepare for it.
29th December 2022
2 more days to Malaysia trip! One of my friend has changed his money currency to RM yesterday. And he shared with me the stuffs that he wants to buy. He seemed to be very excited for this trip because it's our first time traveling together even though it's just a day trip and going with my parents. If Didi didn't brought this up when we were at Zah's house, I don't think he would asked to join in, because he has been telling us that he wants to buy something from Malaysia. It's just that we didn't have the chance or we haven't plan one to go together. I kinda sad that we can't have full squad as this trip actually planned by my dad, also it's supposed to be a family trip but my dad is being nice to actually asked a few of my friends to come along. We also booked a 6 seater car only so it's very limited. But it's okay, at least we can help them buy those stuffs that they request for and maybe one day we can have a trip together. The only person that hasn't change the currency is Didi because if possible, she wants to use her grandmother's money and use less of her own money so she can save. But she will most prolly change soon before the trip. As the day is coming, more excited I've become because I miss the atmosphere being at kampung and first time bringing my family to KL as they have never been to KL. I can't wait for their reaction and how they feel about this trip.
31st December 2022
We are already less than 24 hours apart from the Malaysia trip! It's 5:50am now and I am not asleep yet because I was partially packing my bags so that I won't be rushing or forget anything.
Earlier today, we've recieved a news from Zah that his mum got hospitalized yesterday. Didi and I was in shocked and curious what had happened. So Zah explained to us. He also added that he will not be able to join for the trip. When Zah told us about his situation, we can actually see him looking disheartened because he is looking forward for this trip. Apart from me being so excited, he was the other one who jumped in joyful when got to know that he can join us for this trip. As he has never experiences going for an overseas trip with a friend or as a soloist. I actually pity him and we planned this way earlier. We are not blaming for this situation to happen 2 days before the trip. But Zah really trying to persuade his family because it's just a 1 day trip and he will be back home as soon as possible. We do really understand his family's point of view but whatever it is we will wait for his update for any news. Really hope that we can continue this trip as per planned.
Just got an update from Zah in the afternoon. He is allowed to continue the trip with us after he convinced his mum. We are glad that to hear that news because really wants him to come with us.
1st January 2023
Time check: 4am
Our driver picked us up at my house and everyone's face is so tired because we didn't have much sleep. Zah and Didi already standby to sleep in the car because they were awake the whole night. Same goes to my family, my boyfriend and I.
We passed the Singapore Woodlands checkpoint and we just reached Malaysia Johor Bahru checkpoint. I hope that the road won't be jam because I wouldn't want to sit in the car for so long and I want to have fresh air as soon as possible while taking a stroll at the places that we will be visiting.We have finally reached Johor and we are doing our first pit stop to have a breakfast at Warung Bayu @5:30am. All of us had Pratas or Roti Canai (Malaysian term). After we had our breakfast, we did a 2nd pit stop at Petrol station to refill the car. Then, 3rd pit stop along Johor area too. We went to the washroom and bought some refreshments at the convenient store for the rest of the trip. We then proceed to Negeri Sembilan.
After around 2 hours, We've reached the kampung area. The journey to Kampung was so shaky because it's our first time travelling by car to the area and my dad wasn't really familiar with the route. But oh wells, at least we know now. After meeting my relatives at Kampung, My friends and I went to take nice photos because the scenery at the village is just another level. It was peaceful for me even though big event is happening. After the wedding solemnization, we ate the food that's already prepared. That was my first time ever after so long I ate village food. There's still some dishes that I'm not familiar with, but I just eat it because I'm not that picky. After we rested for few minutes, we off to KL.
Our first location to go once we reached KL is EUPHORA! Our shopping time has come at the most Tik Tok viral cosmetic store! We didn't wait any longer, I let my parents rest and have their lunch at the food stall, while my friends and I went to Euphora and spent like 30-45mins in the store. I took so much things and contemplated whether I should get this or that because some products I do still have it at home. I was was also indecisive which products I should get. If I were to be a millionaire, I would shop the whole store without any procrastinating. Compared to my friends, I spent the most with a total of 700+ RM. But thank goodness, I signed up the lifetime membership and recieved 10% off for all products which conclude to cost of 699.50 RM. The items includes for myself, gifts and my Boyfriend's family. To be honest it wasn't enough for us, because we wanted to shop more and spend more time in there even though there's a lot of people. But insyallah next time we will go there again or maybe somewhere nearer.
Our next location is KL Traders square but... It was closed. We thought we could thrift shopping, sadly it didn't come true. So we have to cancel that plan and move on to the next location instead which is to Sunway Putra Mall. Bought some tudung at Fana Couture and clothes for my mum because has been telling me she wants new of those. After that, we went to starbucks to get drinks or ourselves and some snacks for my parents. My friends and I proceeded to shop more because we still have more RM left. My boyfriend and I bought a pair of shoes each. And I bought a gift from The Body shop for my friend since her birthday is coming soon, hopefully she likes it. To end the day, we went to Suria KLCC and take a few minutes stroll there and it was so crowded. The mall itself is already so confusing, it is similar to Marina Bay Sands but bigger space.
After all those trip, we also decided to go back to Singapore and took the last pit stop. I could observed all of us were so drained and we can't wait to be home. We reached Singapore around 2am+ on the 2nd January 2023.
That's all for my first day of new year and it was a fun and special experience for me. Definitely gonna have more road trips or travelling experience in the future!
Xoxo,
Syae ^^
