Hawker food ramblings #2!

I was at New World Park (Jalan Burmah, really big hawker centre with shops as well) having a not-so-early yet no-so-late breakfast with my dad and sister. Lots of stalls were closed today because of yesterday's Thaipusam celebrations. After walking around for a bit, we decided to order fried noodles.

Waiting time: Around 5 minutes. Good time frame.

First impression: Okay, not the kind that has smoke rising from it and blows your socks off. But looks edible haha.

Taste: The dry type of 'char mee'. I personally prefer wetter types, but this one tasted okay, somewhere between edible and good, but closer to the good side. Prawns were.... not-so-fresh, but thankfully not the type that tastes flaky or powdery. Egg wasn't charred, so yay!

Price: RM4. There WERE 3 prawns, but because they weren't that fresh, I'd say that it's price scores about 7.5-8/10.

Overall score: 7.5/10. I've tasted better types for cheaper prices, but this is still something I would order.

Off to buy more guppies for my tank! Till next time, enjoy today's holiday! :)

Time to Give Back!

Spread the CNY cheer everyone! If you happen to be in Penang on the 3rd of February, why not go to Straits Quay and help out in spreading some goodness to orphanages in Penang?

Refer to the pic below for more details! :)

Happy early Chinese New Year! 

新年快乐，万事如意！

Life Lesson #20: Over

And then, it was over.

Honestly, I didn't think things would go as smoothly as they had. I was prepared to put in some time to resolve the issue, but after two days and a peaceful talk, it was over.

Of course, I was happy, relieved, thankful that it was all over. My ties to others weren't severed; others' trust in me weren't lost. It was an all-round win-win affair. 

But I can't lie and say that I didn't feel the least bit upset at this resolution of matters.

Saying no to your interest and responsibility for three years is never easy. Even if it gives you more freedom, the hollowness still remains.

Was it the right decision? I guess I may never know. But was it a necessary decision? Sadly, it was. 

If only I had more than 24 hours in a day, my interests and priorities would live in a somewhat symbiotic manner. 

If only I had the ability of a savant, I wouldn't have to make such difficult decisions.

But there are only so many "if only"s that I can think about. "If only" can't give me more time, it can't give me superpowers, it can't solve anything.

The willingness to listen, be listened to, and make compromises - that is the only way to solve a sticky situation.

And just like that, it was all over.