Counting down the Days

Sigh... It's been tough now that the days are getting shorter. It seems as though life is pulsing too quickly.

As of today, I have five days left in Malaysia. Five Days. I don't know how Marshy kept so cool and calm before she left. I admire her.

So, the past few days, I've been hanging out with Prawn because it'll be so long until I get to see him again. I never thought I could dislike moving so much, but because he came into my life, the reluctance to go to the States slowly grows.

I've been packing, actually packing and not just putting clothes in bags. Yikes, two big bags is not enough. I think I'm screwed for the States, but I'll try to repack once again, tomorrow. I promise. :P

So, what have I been up to since my last post:

Well, on the 27th, I had a dinner date with Prawn. He picked me up with his car, but apparently, prior to picking me up, he had a 'little' accident. The front part of his car was banged up because he hit someone. So, it seemed that the date is going to take a toll for the worse.
Well, it sort of did. The traffic jam to the city was terrible (well, it's the fasting month, what to expect?). Also, he was late to get the check that he relied on to pay for dinner. (Lesson: never put your eggs in one basket) Hence, I ended up paying for dinner.

*side note*
Confession:  I never ask him to treat me to things because I know he has his financial woes, so I always say "Don't treat me." Yet, there's always a bit of hesitance whenever I say that. 

After that, I dragged him all the way to PJ to get A&W, but we never ended up finding it. Adventure indeed. So we stopped at one quiet place and talked and just have time together before time catches up with us.

Then, as we got back, it was so late for him. Like midnight late. So he got in trouble with his parents.


So, that was one day. Then, the weekend began. It was a quiet weekend. I spent time with my family so that was nice.
On Saturday, I got to eat tosai (or dosa) at my favourite place (Lotus at Jalan Gasing). Then, we went to  A&W to feed my cravings for waffles. :p
On Sunday, my grandfather invited my brother and I over for dinner at his place. So we spent time with my dad's side of the family. It was good.
My grandfather really aged, you can see it in his tired eyes. It saddens me to see him because he has so many responsibilities. Even after the death of my father's mother (my Opah), he still has to worry about his second legal wife (more like third) and his kids that he fathered with her. But as a 70-something year old man, he's doing quite well.
I'm proud that he stuck with my Opah rather than leave her like my mother's father with them, but it still saddens me to see that the Malay or Islamic culture allows polygamy. What about true love? What about the ONE?

Fairytales gone to dust...


So... fast forward to this Monday, 30th July. Prawn had started school but he only had one class. So after that, he picked me up from my house (via taxi) and we went to KLCC. Sadly, Petrosains was not open so we went to Aquaria. I felt bad for spending his money, but it was cool. I always wanted to go to the aquarium with my boyfriend. The romantic feel of the deep blue sea. Sigh.

Then, we watched a movie, the Dark Knight again, because we just wanted to sit down and enjoy the company of each other.

It was a great day, although I sprained my ankle. (A minor one).

And today (or rather yesterday), 31st July.

Leela and I planned to go out and watch a movie, but I've already watched everything, even down to Ice Age 4 (I thank Jono for the recommendation if I ever wanted to feel like a kid once again). So, I told Leela, "Why not I come over to your place?" And she agreed.

So I went to her new place at Hampshire, and let me tell you this, way worth the rent compared to her place at Avare. So, we watched the movie, Prom and Takers, because she recorded it on her Astro Beyond (kinda like Tivo for Malaysians). It was nice because we just talked through the movie. Also, her kid sister, Tanisha, came and popped into the Leela and Alya time. :p Hehe... Oh Tanu, she's so adorable.

So, Leela and I talked, just catching up. It was nice to see her again before I leave because she is also one of my closest friend. My perverted buddy. :D (because I know Marshy never understood the certain perverted jokes that I make up :P)

After that, I got a lovely surprise from a certain Prawn.

Sunflowers... SUNFLOWERS!

He finally listened to me and he got my favourite flowers. I was so grateful. Heck, I was just stunned. I never thought he would do this. It's simply amazing. 

Gosh. I love him. 

As soon as his class ended, he rushed to the LRT and hitched a ride on the LRT to KLCC. He, then, chased a flower delivery dude and managed to get the last stock of sunflowers for the week. 

I was so happy, not even kidding. 

I was flustered. 

Red. 

Bright Red. 

Like a Tomato. 

So, that happened. :D I am so happy. 

We talked outside on my porch, well, more like a porch stool. It's a block of cement that we sat on. (My house is very old-style). (Don't know how to explain it.) 

We just talked and joked about, sharing laughter that will be lost once August 6 comes around. 

Then, he broke fast with my family (Grandma, Brother, Cousin, and Mak Ngah). 

My brother seems to take a disliking to him, along with my cousin (because monkey see, monkey do), but my brother is nice.

My cousin, hmm, he's not so nice. Rather, he's a mean person. He made fun of Prawn. How did I know this? Well, I saw him gesture to my brother about something. 

But it's fine. My cousin's just being ignorant. 

So, we sent Prawn back (my Mak Ngah drove) via KTM. Luckily, he didn't get in trouble with his parents, Phew. 

Up to this point, I'm still counting down. But oh well. I can't wait. Yet I can. 

Help me Marshy, how did you let go of Malaysia with an easy heart? 

Peace and Love. 

Whispering Loudmouth