Miki in Malaysia Ep. 2: Going On Adventure Together In KL The Concrete Jungle.

This is going to be my record of how I spend my Vday this year.

You know, every time I come back to Malaysia from Shanghai, I will feel more appreciative towards every single thing in Malaysia. Things that I haven't really pay attention to, things that I usually brush them off, but somehow being away from home for so long, and spending so little time at home like only twice in a year, everything in Malaysia looks beautiful to me, and the food tastes better too.

This is even more magnified when Miki comes over. Coz I get to see Malaysia from her point of view too, just like if I go to Japan the first time I'll probably be like that, going gaga over the most simple and plain daily activities there. :) Miki will snap out her camera from her pocket and took pictures of every single thing. Things that I think like, what's so special about it? And she replied, I've never seen it before it's so beautiful! I get to change my perspective and revalue the thing again. :) It's a great feeling. :D

Oh wow, I'm becoming so sentimental, I guess I'm always a sentimental person inside. I love watching videos or movies that can make me cry. I always tell my friends, we need to read or get exposed to all the touching/inspiring things out there or even the sufferings going on, so we will not be oblivious to the beauty around us, and get to really appreciate everything that we are having now.

Somehow, the people nowadays mostly prefer to indulge in happiness, comedies and entertainment stuff and they don't want to deal with the darker side of what is happening in the world. They have this, screw it, it's not my business, I just want to be happy for my own life. I find that pretty sad. Spiritual wealth is the best wealth in the world.

Alright, I really should get on with the pictures and telling you guys about my Vday. :) On Vday's morning, my mom fetched us to the food court to have breakfast and then sent Miki and I to the bus station. :)

I recommend Milo to Miki because in Shanghai, the Milo is totally tasteless and China people always come to Malaysia to buy the Milo here. However Miki tells me Japan sells Milo too and the taste is pretty much the same here. *facepalm* *failed recommendation* LOL. Though she says they don't drink Milo for breakfast. Maybe only for afternoon tea or something. For breakfast they usually drink milk. :)

My all-time-fav Gan Lao Mian! :))) Can't find this in Shanghai, probably just those with Char Siu and fried dumplings one that doesn't taste authentic enough. :(

It's almost raining when we depart for the bus station!

The bus stopped somewhere in the middle of the journey and we went down for refreshments. Miki, the all-time cat lover couldn't resist taking pictures of this cat! And it is really camera-sensitive hahahaa!

Miki told me it's really bizarre that cats can run around free at eating places like this because in Japan it's not allowed. Though she found this really endearing. hahahaa!

I recommended her Teh Tarik and demonstrated how it is "tarik"-ed and she loved it. :) She called it the Bubbled Tea. :)

Oh and she keeps asking for mango! *high-5s* I'm a mango lover too!

On the way she wouldn't sleep and kept looking outside the window. I asked her why and she said that it was really cool, she had never seen so many jungle (oil palm estate?) before. :DDD In Nagoya it's mostly golden paddy fields. :)

We reached KL around 2.30pm and snapped a picture while waiting for my gorgeous baby, Sera to come to fetch us! :)))) Sera is my best Malay friend since highschool, so many years already!! :DDD We both have the same kind of interest and drools over Korean hot guys too hahahahahaa! Who doesn't????

First stop, we went to KLCC. Since Miki and I didn't get our lunch we stopped at the food court there and Sera recommended Mee Soto and Cucur Udang! :) Miki had her first try of Nasi Lemak which the sambal almost killed her taste buds. LOL. 

Btw, Mee Soto is crazily good. :)

Hello KLCC, I didn't see you since the last MPYO concert like 5 years ago!

Miki + Sera + Syasya (Sera's lil sis!)

I really love Syasya because usually she doesn't really talk much, you might think she's cool, but actually she's just shy I guess. :) She will look expressionlessly at you while you are talking, but when you say something that is stupid or funny she will suddenly break into a super sunny smile, it's absolutely adorable! Hahahaha! :)

Sera is as usual her super bubbly and gorgeous self. :) She makes people around her feel lively too! :) She has that power! Hahahaha! She brought out the crazy side of me Mahahahaha! :)

The fountain! As usual people are chilling there. :))) I realise I've been missing this place. :)

The obligated tourist pic with twin towers. XD

Oh and btw Miki spent so much at Bershka! :)))) Both Sera, Syasya and I were like OMG when she selected the clothes and went to the counter without checking the price tags. 

We asked her, "Did you check the price????"

She said, "It's okay! I love the clothes here, can't find it in Japan!"

Hahahaa! I like her shopping spirit! :))

We went to the LRT station after that because I need to get to my uncle's house to join their Chap Goh Meh dinner. While we were queueing up to buy the LRT coin, 2 guys came up to us giving us these colourful lollipop and wished us Happy Valentine's Day. They asked us whether we could take pictures with them and they would give us a bottle of birdnest in return.

We were like OK why not? And I was the first one to take. Only then I realised it's some kinda facebook photo competition omg. LOL. I don't really like competitions like that you know. Have to get people to like your picture. I don't even like it when people ask me to go to click like for some pictures for the sake of winning things. I only do that if you're my good friends.

Anyway, I just go with it since I promised them in the first place. They took the picture using their phone and I would have to sign into my fb account to post the pic to my fb. Somehow the wifi sucked that day so they couldn't post it after several tries. In the end they still give me a bottle of birdnest and I promised to post the picture when I got home since Miki was taking my picture when we were posing, I supposed I could use the picture there.

Miki, Sera and Syasya decided not to take so we left afterwards. :)

It was only when I got home I realised the picture in Miki's camera is THIS PICTURE BELOW. LOL. This one how to upload ar? So, uhm, sorry to these 2 lengzais, not I don't want to upload but this is not qualified for the competition I guess. Sorry that I already taken the birdnest. T____T

Just realised I didn't have solo picture before with Syasya! :))) She would go back the next day so sad :((((( I love to see how much Syasya and Sera adore each other. :) I mean, of course they might fight sometimes, but they love each other. :) I hope I have a sister of my own too. :) It must feel really nice. :)

The super sumptuous dinner at my uncle's house!!! Had a great time talking to the relatives! They are really fluent in Japanese. Miki told me she wouldn't know they are Malaysians if they start speaking Japanese. So damn cool! :D I just sit there nodding my head, and understanding nothing. Hahahaha!

We had a really good sleep since uncle gave us a really awesome room that made us feel like we were staying in a hotel. LOL. And he brought us to have breakfast at this awesome Hong Kong dimsum restaurant! :)

You guys must go try this out! So yummy!!!! :) I heard there are a lot of branches so you can just google it and see which branches is closest to your area. :)

The dimsums are categorized into Steamed Dian and Fried & Deep Fried. :)

Stuff we ate! So full! :DDDDD

Uncle fetched us to the LRT station so we could take the subway to KLCC and wait for Sera there! :) While waiting I brought Miki to DFP to show her where MPYO concerts used to held, and we took pictures outside. :)

Love this building!

Selfie while waiting for Sera. :)

We went to Pavilion afterwards and that day was my turn to spend a bomb. LOL. Couldn't resist when I see all the pretty clothes and stuff!!!!

I'm really glad to have Sera there, coz she's like the perfect fashion advisor. And she helps to give me suggestions. I'm starting to try out all those colourful outfits since I have always stay in the safety zone of black and white and dull colours.

I want to change!!!!! :) You guys will soon see me wearing all colourful hahahahaha! :)

Sera brought us to her favourite restaurant, Ben's. I love that place so much! We sat outside and enjoyed the view and wind. :)

Btw Sera recommends this Watermelon Lychee! I tried it and omg it's the most refreshing drink I've ever had before! Soooo good!!! And the middle one is Miki's Vanilla Milkshake, also really good!

I love the portion of it, I usually can't finish my drinks since they're always in really big glasses, but this size is just right! :)

I forgot what Miki is showing already. Maybe her cat? :DDD 2 of them are fanatic cat-lovers hahahaha!

I'm like in the middle, I love all the fluffy things, but I'm kinda afraid of cat's claws. XD

The food we get! :)

Miki ordered The Ben's Salad! Again, the reason WHY Miki is so slim. T_T

Sera's favourite Duck Confit Spagghettini!

I can't remember the name actually hahahaha, so if you guys go there, search on the menu for the word "duck" and "confit" I think you will get it. XD

I got the Crabmeat pasta!! It's so rich of tomato taste, so good!!! :)))) Ben's is definitely a place I'll recommend my friends to go! :))))

Sera brought her polaroid camera out and her younger bro, Syahir helped us took this picture! :)))) Sera gave this picture to Miki as a memory! :)))

Love polaroid camera! Maybe one day I might get one and take a lot of memorable pictures and stick them on my wall. :)

After shopping like crazy, we went to this French inspired Korean bakery named Tours Les Jours (TLJ) @ WOLO, Bukit Bintang area. :) Directly opposite H&M near Pavillion.

It is such a nice place! Please please please you guys must go and try! :)

Pictures using Sera's Iphone! :)))

That's Syahir at the very left! :) He's learning Japanese now in his college and he is a really good student! :) I believe he'll get really fluent in Japanese very soon. Hahaha!

My first impression on him is he doesn't talk much, but actually he's super gentleman and nice. He had a flu that day and I could see he was really tired and not feeling well, but still he accompanied us all day shopping and walking around!

We apologised to him that he had to wait for us while we shop, and he told us he already got used to it since all the girls in his family love shopping HAHAHAA! :))) Well, there's a potential of becoming the perfect boyfriend ya! hahahaha!

I ordered the mushroom egg sandwich and Miki got the eggplant sandwich.

When the food arrived Miki thought mine was hers, coz she said, hers was supposed to have "egg".

I was like, uhm...  yours is "eggplant" right?

Miki: Eggplant means egg right?

Hahahahhahaa!!!! So cute!! And at the same time feel sorry for her also, so I shared my egg with her. And she chewed on her eggplant sandwich ruefully. She said she would never forget what is "eggplant" anymore. Hahahahahaha!!!

The Mango smoothies!!!!!!!!!!! SO GOOD!!! Reminds me of Mango Six in The Heirs! :DDDD Mwahahhaa! Btw Shanghai got Mango Six shop yah!!!! I'm planning to visit it when I get back. :) It's situated in the Korean town. :)

We waited there for hours until 9.30pm. Then we headed to Puduraya bus station. :) Again THANK YOU SO MUCH SERA AND SYAHIR FOR BEING SUCH AMAZING TOUR GUIDE AND COMPANY!!!!! T______T

Not enough words to express our gratitude. T___________T Very touched. T__________T They spent time, and petrol and energy to bring us around and at the same time really patient while we shop and brought us to all the awesome places. T_____________T

So Sera and family, PLEASE COME TO SHANGHAI, and I'll return the favour and bring you guys to all the awesome places okay? :) I believe I'll be the best tour guide there since I already know Shanghai like totally already. Hahahahaa!

We saw a Henna artist at the roadside and Miki decided to have a try. :)

There it is! Though it's a lil bit messy and pretty pricey since it is RM 15 for this pattern. :( Anyway it's a good experience for Miki. Haha! :)

When we got to Puduraya it was already 10pm plus. The bus is scheduled to be at 10.30pm, so we rushed to the washroom to wash our face and changed into bus-friendly clothes.

Last picture of the day! 

We reached home around 4am! Not going to take UTAMA bus next time, so slow. :( It keeps stopping at a lot of places for a really long time. :((((((

Stay tuned for the next episode! :)))

Miki In Malaysia Ep.1 : Edible Rainbow & Pervert At The Beach.

I'm back in full blogging spirit!! :)))) 

You guys wouldn't believe this, my bestie, Miki actually flew from Nagoya, Japan to Malaysia to visit me! T_______T I didn't see her for 2 years plus already! 

She told me that she had been working really hard, saving the money and bought the plane tickets herself. Since the flight straight from Tokyo to Malaysia is very pricey, in the end she bought the one from Nagoya to Shanghai, Shanghai to KL and KL to Kuantan! 3 times!!!! O.O So much trouble interchanging flights, and I'm really worried about her safety! 

I kept telling her on wechat to be extremely careful of her own safety and belongings. She later told me that her mom also scolded her for not getting direct flight by adding more money lol! But I can totally understand her, if you start working you'll know, how hard to earn the money and how many things to consider when you don't have enough budget to go travel! Anyway I really admire her courage and I'm thinking if I am to go Japan soon in the future will I be able to survive in a foreign country myself. Hahahaha. :) I guess I will. *fingers crossed* *time to learn Japanese* (speaking of which I already bought the whole set of "minna no nihongo" and will study it when I'm free!)

I was so excited the day before Miki's arrival and I kept pacing in my house, making gurgling noises out of excitement hahahahaha! And my parents were like kept brain-storming where to bring her to eat or to sight-seeing. My mom pretty much mop the floor for 3 times in a day hahahahaha! My mom kept nagging me to clean up my room and I was like, "Oh come on mom don't worry, it's Miki, she's used to me being messy." And my mom gave an exasperated sigh, shaking her head and continued cleaning the house. Hahahahahaha!!!

When it was the day of Miki's arrival, my dad drove me to the Kuantan airport around 9am to pick her up, I pretty much jumped up and down in happiness to see my beloved Miki again! :)))) It had been so long!!!!! 

Miki forbid me to take her picture because she said her hair is messy after the long journey LOL. So I settled with the luggage and bags. :D

We had breakfast at the airport. Btw don't ask me anymore WHY Miki is so slim and I look so fat beside her, because this is the portion of our food. T_____T

Which reminds me, I need to cut down on my food. T_______T

When we got back to my house, Miki kept telling me my house is very big *really?!?!!* and showered me with presents!!!!! T_______T 

Check out what she got me!!

The awesome Hello Kitty cup and Godiva Chocolate! She told me that I probably can only find this in Japan because it's like the collaboration of Hello Kitty (Japan!) with Godiva! :DDDD She said this will be my Valentine's Day present because the day she arrived was 13th of February, a day before Vday! :DDD

Omg so thoughtful, and I didn't prepare any present for her! *facepalm* T_T *failed bestie*

And she also got me a birthday present! :D A 15th Anniversary Lunasol travel make-up set!!! *eyes shining with gratitude* T_________T I used the make up the next day and omg the quality is really nice! I know I can always dote on Japanese products. :D hahahaha!

Btw Miki told me I can see the instructions of how to use the set at the back of the box. I turned over and... it's all in japanese. =.= I can't read a single word wth. T_T hahahah Luckily there're some pictures showing me how to apply the eye shadows. :D

After opening the box, it has a sleek gold appearance and the inside contains all my fav eye shadow colours (the brown colours, good for daily wear!) and foundation, blush, mascara and lipgloss! Totally an all-in-one set! All I need to add is just eye-brow pencil, eye-lash curler and eyeliner :DDDDD

Wait that's not all! She also got me this cute frog with magnetic hands hahahahaha! And behold, it has a name. You can call it Watanabe-san. :) I'll make sure that it'll be my constant companion when I go travel around. I love how I can put it anywhere since it can hang onto things with its magnetic hands hahahaa!

Now let's get to the part where I brought her for lunch! :) I had been surveying and decided to bring her to try out Malay food. Thanks to my friend, Uzey for recommending! We actually went there to try 2 days before Miki's arrival just to know what to order and to try out the food for myself. Hahahaha. Omg so serious. :DDDD Coz I'm welcoming a VIP guest to Malaysia okayyy? XD

So in the end I have decided upon Norisqa Kafe! The owner is from Sarawak I think, and they also provide the famous Sarawak delicacies, Kek Lapis, which I think I HAVE to show Miki! :)

This is the cover of the menu, check out the lower part, you can see all the certs of the competition they have won lol!

Uzair recommends this Getuk Ubi, it's some kinda fried potato side dishes, taste creamy and sweet. And you can request for Nasi Lemak sambal to go with it. Usually people just eat it plain like that, this eat-with-sambal is actually an Uzey-thing, but I tried it and I actually prefer it with sambal too! :))))

The happy me trying out the Kek Lapis there! :) This is a gif picture from the day I went there trying out the restaurant with Uzey hahaha!

Here are the prices! :) Not bad, totally affordable :)

The interior of the restaurant is very nice! I like how they put the Vietnamese caps on the Tiang. :DDD

Miki trying out the special beverage there: Kurma Bandong Cincau a.k.a KBC. :) Kurma means dates, so it's actually good for health and at the same time very refreshing. :)

Here are the famous kek lapis!!! It is served cold and I'm mesmerized by the colours! :) Uzey told me that usually these are really expensive during Hari Raya, considering how much work they need to put into making all those layers.

And you can also order for birthday cakes or wedding cakes, they can design your name into the inside of the cake, so when you slice it, your name is going to appear at the side!!!!! Crazy!!!! :D I'd definitely want to see that!!

Btw every single colour has its own taste, remember not to eat the whole piece in one go, use your fingers to snap it into smaller pieces and try different layers at a time! :DDDD

The food that we ordered. The Asam Pedas Ayam rice set, Mixed vegetables, and Ikan Pari Bakar! :) Miki can't really eat spicy food so she kept drinking her KBC like crazy. Hahahahaha!

Btw my schoolmate, Muzammil is the chef there! So cool! :)))) Very proud of him coz the food is really nice! :)))) Thumbs up! :))

The woman behind Muzammil is the owner of the restaurant, I think she's the one making Kek Lapis. :DDDDD

For anyone who wants to visit the place, Norisqa Cafe is situated in Bandar Chukai Utama, Kemaman. :) 2 shops beside Parpardelle! :)

After the lunch, I went back to change to a beach-friendly outfit and since Miki didn't believe that I can drive I decided to prove it to her. LOL. She was really amazed (and scared for her life at the same time LOL) and decided to work harder on her driving skill too. Haahaa!

I brought her to the Santuari Penyu in Cherating to see the turtles. At first I wanted her to see the turtle laying eggs, but sadly it isn't the season for them to come up yet. :(

Again, standing beside Miki with her stick-thin legs make me feel like a fat giant omg. T_______T *I need to cut down on rice and exercise like crazy*

The baby turtle!!

The next stop, the cherating beach and also the place we met a pervert! :(

I forgot to charge my phone so I left it at home charging and went out with Miki and my mom to the beach. Coincidentally my mom forgot to bring her phone out too! O.O When we got to the beach my mom decided to find her friend in a nearby resort and chat with her while we headed to the beach ourselves and take pictures.

Everything was okay and great. We were taking pictures and Miki was really excited to see the beach. Then suddenly I felt something is wrong. You know, it's like sixth sense or something. 

There was this Malay guy in his thirties wearing yellow shirt and jeans in a red helmet. He was riding the motorcycle to the beach and starting to ride to and fro for no purpose. He kept glancing at us and the way he looked at us sent shivers up my spine. Damn weird one. You know a pervert when you see one.

Then he suddenly stopped his motorcycle like a few metres away from us, and he got down and stood beside the motorcycle. He looked uncomfortable and kept stealing glances at us. I quickly nudged Miki and gestured her to go further away from him. 

Suddenly that guy unbuttoned his jeans and put his hands inside and started touching himself WTF. I knew we were in serious trouble by that time, and I look around the beach, omg shit, no people is in sight!!! And I didn't bring my phone, and even if I did, I can't contact my mom anyway since she didn't bring hers!!! I know I need to get away ASAP from the beach and find my mom.

That guy was looking creepier than ever and suddenly I saw a western guy swimming in the sea. He seemed to take notice of the pervert too and he slowly came up to the beach. I immediately went up to him and told him about the situation and asked for his help to accompany us to the resort where my mom was at.

The really helpful and nice guy, turned out to be an Italian and by the name Mauro was our life saviour! Thank you so much! We passed by the pervert and he was rubbing himself on the motorcycle and at the same time shooting regretful looks at us WTF. I'm so glad that we managed to walk away safely. 

I can't imagine what will happen if Mauro wasn't there, and me without a hp to call my mom. :( 

After the disturbing interlude we walked around the street of Cherating so Miki can get some souvenirs. :) Found this cute lil cat! I find cats to be extremely funny since they always have this pissed-off face. LOL.

We finally came to a shop where we could try painting batik! :) It's only RM 10 for 1 painting! :) Miki and I chose a Kampung picture to start with. The aunty gave us an example of how we can colour it. :) It was in a sunset hue.

So many colours to choose from! :)

And then we start. We decided we would not follow the example given and paint our own version of Kampung hahahaha!

The end result!! We called it the Night-Time Kampung. :)

While we were painting, we saw Mauro again! He decided to paint one himself too! :)))) And he chose the picture of a butterfly with a flower. :)

I like how he colour the background. :) Very special! :)

Picture with Mauro! thank you so much again from saving us from the pervert! :))

And beside him is the beautiful worker from the resort! :))

Happy girls leaving Cherating and in search of more FOOD! :)

We went to try out the Sate Sekeluarga stall right beside Shell Station on the way to my previous highschool. :) I think it's on Jalan Dato Omar right beside the Shell Station for those who want to go there. :)Uzey told me it's like the most famous satay in town! To be honest, I really feel like a new-comer in my own hometown because I didn't know all these places!!!!

Right beside the satay stall is another Roti Tempayan stall! I've never tried this before so we ordered one! And I chose Kari Kambing. :)

They stick the Roti at the side of the Tempayan that's where its name comes from. Hahahaha!

Another puke-rainbow experience omg!! So good! And the kari omg!!!!! Must try!!!

Miki fell in love with the satay right away and she gobbled up everything in no time! Hahaha! Good to see her with such a good appetite! She even went to take picture of the stall again just to remember the name of the satay and she said she would advertise this when she went back to Japan. Hahahaha!

In the evening, I brought her out to join my highschool friends for our favourite yumcha session! Hahahaa! It was so funny because Miki is soooo shy, I've decided to get her out of the Shy-shell. LOL. She wears the "I love Cherating" tee that she bought that afternoon hahahaa! :)))

When she got home we took out the cake that my aunt made for her as a welcome gift! :))))

Welcome to Malaysia!

That's all for today, lol, omg I actually wrote so much. :))) Stay tuned for the next post!!!!