Vacay updates
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 forgotten how cold the AC is set indoors here to counter the heat, and the light tees and shorts that I packed aren't quite warm enough to withstand them.
Kuching still feels so familiar, as though I'd never left. The only thing that I haven't gotten quite used to are the roads here and the sheer number of cars. Good thing I have parents to drive me around most of the time. =P I'm still worried I'll automatically default to driving on the right or making left turns when clear, or not be aggressive enough to survive under the comparatively heavier traffic conditions.
Nothing to worry about, though, since my parents don't trust younger people to drive them around. Must be control issues. =P
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 forgotten how cold the AC is set indoors here to counter the heat, and the light tees and shorts that I packed aren't quite warm enough to withstand them.
Kuching still feels so familiar, as though I'd never left. The only thing that I haven't gotten quite used to are the roads here and the sheer number of cars. Good thing I have parents to drive me around most of the time. =P I'm still worried I'll automatically default to driving on the right or making left turns when clear, or not be aggressive enough to survive under the comparatively heavier traffic conditions.
Nothing to worry about, though, since my parents don't trust younger people to drive them around. Must be control issues. =P
Envious! That's already a pretty thorough list of food you've covered, what other stuff can you possible add to the list besides the typical kolomee, laksa, loklok, nasi lemak, malichai beehun, and maybe kuey chap if you fancy those? Is it just me or am I slowly losing touch with Kuching/Msian food hahaha. I'm surprised you can withstand the heat! Perhaps being in Cali for too long made me a wimp to tropical climates.
ReplyDeleteOkay right after this blog post, I realized I couldn't REALLY stand the heat hahaha. But I'm slowly adapting! I haven't had lok lok and beef rendang and proper dim sum(okay that's a Hong Kong thing but whatever. To be honest I actually crave fries too lol. What's wrong with me?
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