Goodbye Ipoh, Hello KL

I have been KL since Saturday, Dec 1. I can’t believe time just flew by in Ipoh. I had a wonderful time in Ipoh with my parents. I didn’t much in Ipoh except spent most of my time with them, Steph and my other friends.

My sis came to Ipoh with her family on Nov 30th. I was so happy to see her and her family. It has been two years since I last saw them. Her 3 boys has grown so much. Number 1 is taller than me and he’s so shy! Number 2 is getting really cute; and number 3 is as skinny as ever. I was surprised number 1 and 3 got use to me, whereas number 2 is his usual self since the last I saw him. Obviously, they were very shy when they saw their uncle – Yee Cheong (DB).

My sis and I were at it, yakking away, and exchanging what we bought for each other. I gave her the IPod our brother from Boston gave her (he mailed it to me so I can give it to her). She was all teeth, no eyes (Chinese literal translation).

My BIL bought us all dinner at Kim-Bali restaurant. Steph and Rachel’s parents were there too. It was a very delicious dinner. I know I won’t get it when I am back in Minnesota.

Next day was a big breakfast at our family Hakka noodle restaurant. I love those meat balls the store made – “fee yen”. That is Hakka pronunciation for the type of meatballs they served in that store. It means “light balls” or my dad says “flying balls”. DB had a good laugh over the term “flying balls”!

Then to old town white coffee shop , Sun Yee Loong, for its famous Ipoh white coffee. DB loves the Ipoh coffee. I love the kaya toast too. Can’t get them in MN, that’s what my dad said.

Came home and the packing started. My mom actually started it for me the day before. She is an expert in packing. My sis tried to pack as much in to the big suitcase, but, sorry, most of the food items had to be taken out and be shipped back to MN. Same with DB’s luggage. Then a few picture sessions.

Time to depart my parents’ and head to the bus station in Bercham. My parents and sis’ family sent DB and I off. Will definitely miss my beloved hometown, however, the sad thing is I will not miss the blasting HEAT in Ipoh.

The bus took us straight to KLIA. Checked DB in and we both found our way to the train station where I bought a ticket to KL Sentral (RM35) . DB waited with me till the train at 7 p.m. arrived and saw me moved off the tracks. That was the last I saw DB – he continued his journey to Singapore/Tokyo/Minneapolis, and I to KL to spend a few days with my friends in KL.

The train ride to KL Sentral station took 28 minutes on the nuts, no more no less. Very impressed coz it was very punctual. My friends back from Primary school days, Mandy and Debbie were there to pick me up. It is always a wonderful feeling to see old friends. It brings back so many memories of our days in school and what we had done all these years.

They took me to Sri Hartamas at a restaurant call Exotic (I think) which is a Vietnamese/Thai restaurant. Lovely food and wonderful company. Both their hubbies came along and joined us. It was the first time I met Deb’s hubby, at long last!

Then to Mandy’s.  We had midnight supper at a Mamak (Indian/Muslim) store for roti canai and teh tarik (pulled tea). Taste so good, but we both had a hard time sleeping that night. I hardly slept. I could be I was thinking of DB a lot. oh by the way, that guy was able to upgrade his ticket from cattle coach to business. He called me before he boarded the plane in SIN. I put up a night at Mandy’s that night/morning. The next morning (12/2/2007), Deb picked us up for breakfast at Mandy’s hubby’s coffee shop, Sun Yin Loong.

Next stop was some sight seeing of th e new mosque in don’t know where, the new High Court, and then to Bangsar. At Bangsar, we were there for one of Deb’s relative’s store call thirtyfour. Hey Deb, if you are reading this, please correct me if I’m wrong! The shop is opened my two cousins selling designer leather goods. I bought a pair of custom made leather sandals. See sample of what I had ordered…but in red. It cost RM290 (family price) and it is suppose to be ready in months, however, since I will be leaving this Saturday (12/8), they had to put a rush on it and today, 12/5, I have to go over for a fitting. The final product will be ready on Friday.

To be continued……I have to get ready to be picked up by Deb for sandal fitting!