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A friend knew about this and made a quick arrangement and viola.... a casual remark over an instant messenger 3 weeks before turned into a getaway much needed.
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I didn't want anything planned or an itinerary to follow - follow the heart and go with the flow.
3 of us packed and went on a trip secretly. At times like this you'd learn to appreciate the generosity and graciousness of what your friends are willing to do for you, with you.
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We booked an evening flight on Tiger Airways.
It was a slow day. I had my bags and took off to the airport at 1pm after I settled my work on hand in the office. I didn't tell anyone at work where I was going off to. I just wanted to go silently, unnoticeably.
I arrived at Terminal 2 and yearned a slow afternoon to myself. I strolled in the chilly departure hall and felt a gush of .... emptiness and guilt. The husband was not with me for the first time on a personal trip; in 7 years. But I know he will be, a week later, when we head for Bangkok for I have a mission; say a prayer for my mum. I had tears in my eyes but what were they for I have yet found out for too much happened recently and I was leaving with a heavy heart hoping all is well when I braved through with a comeback, though only a few days later.
With music to my ears, a heavy bag slung over my right shoulder and a cosy shawl keeping me warm, I felt I was going on a long road trip ~ a personal and peaceful one.
What was I running away from?
My friend arrived at shortly after, quite on time as I had thought the tendency for lateness would prevail. We had a good lunch at a Japanese restaurant. I'd actually wanted alcohol but refrained. We spent some time talking, just talking.
Mum phoned and slapped me back to reality. Heavy details, issues and thoughts. I felt like the tide just came in on me without warning. I chant to myself; Let me shut off for awhile and let yesterday (the day before) be forgotten, at least, for a few days. 'Yesterday' hell broke loose and left me shattered. I want to care and I want to be there but I am helpless and lost.
People say that family problems takes time to be resolved and most of the time, beyond our control. That's why it hurts. You'd see the wind taking its time and blowing hard in your path and all you could do was watch and pray silently for the roof not to collapse. Tired.
I didn't know I was ambushed with a shot but here goes..
We made our way to the Budget Terminal at 4pm. My second time there. Alot has changed. My 2 tired friends were very sweet to me the whole time I almost felt I was a piece of glass breaking anytime. It was nice but I'd never want to trouble anyone, but big 'thank you'. :)
While on flight, nervousness set in; as always. But there was also an unusual calm settling in - perhaps with the friends I was with.
We touched down at 7-ish and a private ride was ordered in advance. Well planned. Our little paradise was Prince Hotel And Apartment in KL, minutes walk from Pavilion.
The lobby was flashy with joyous Christmas atmosphere. Though I was not feeling it. Where's the joy?Our Lovely Apartment.
It's a 2-bedroom apartment that was just right for us. There was a nice little fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a huge living area with good TV and window bay.
I realised I did not capture the living area, kitchen and bathrooms. Unusual. This trip I brought a lousy camie and I was not in the mood to capture anything much except to remember that I went on this trip. None of the photos were enhanced either.... I didn't even record what we ate or how much we'd spent. I just wanted to shut off, shut down and ~ just breathe.
The 2 were eager to bring me to a dinner place they found alittle off Bukit Bintang, Park Royal Hotel. As we walked through Pavilion and Bukit Bintang, sweet memories came back. I recall times we spent a month working here and I was overwhelmed with how things has changed and building evolved.
Soup was good. Wished I had paid more attention to the menu and all but my mind was not completely here, yet.
the fried rice the duo much talked about to me.. :)
The fortune cookies that made us laugh really hard!
It was a pretty satisfying meal after a long day knowing we were going to unwind very soon. We took a slow walk back to the hotel and settled into the lounge.
Cheers!We reached at 10pm and just chilled there, talking, laughing and playing funny games on the phone till 2-ish. Amazing. It felt carefree and easy. When was the last time I felt carefree and easy and nothing on my mind? Was it the alcohol?
The night ended and these 2 darlings totally concussed in bed while I stayed up with thoughts running everywhere... my mind was everywhere. I only managed to catch a nap at 5am but was up by 7.30am and fully awaken by 9am.
- End of Day 1 -
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