In Motion

Sorry for the lack of updates on Kuching. I have priorities, like debating with my dad on every possible topic under the sun and steadily working through my "To-eat" list. In the mere three days that I've been home, I've checked char-kueh, yong tau fu, tau fu fah, satay, assam fish, pak lo duck and yam kueh and char siew pau off that list, and I'm not even halfway done yet. My super productive and efficient family members have also helped me check off many errands, like renewing my driver's licence, getting new specs and getting a dental checkup, among other things. In other words, it's been fun. =P I'm surprised at how easily I'm getting used to Malaysian weather. I can still sleep without turning on the AC, and a fan is really enough for those stiflingly humid afternoons. All this just goes to say that I definitely run cold instead of hot. Yay for a reprieve from the dry, chilly weather in Durham! Ironically, I also realized that I've f

In two days, I'll be on my way back home. I'm pretty much packed already, but there are always things to pack/do that you can't until the very last minute, like skincare products and recharging your powerbank. Being me, I mentally check my to-do list and schedule every few hours just to be sure that I'm not missing anything. And then I mentally check myself - after all, my flight home is only going to take around 24 hours, so whatever discomfort I'm attempting to avoid by being prepared for all sorts of emergencies isn't going to last any more than a day. Gotta keep things in perspective, yannoe. =P Other than that, I'm pretty excited about flying home. It's going to be a great time of avoiding the cold, dry weather here, family reunions, good food and running errands. In that order. Oh, and wisdom teeth removal, although that definitely doesn't fall into the category of having a "great time". Ok, can't stay too long, gotta cr