Sea life log

I got away safely in the hands of my mom's to Indonesia to escape from all the Chinese New Year frenzy. 4 days of fresh air free from carbon revived me inside out. The constant wind blew all my anger and irritations away.

Day 1
We went straight to the market place after arriving. Tanjung Penang isn't very developed. It's like Singapore before independence. We did some grocery shopping and I got my Banana Roll thing. I was in 'pretend sleep' mode on our way to Trikota. I didn't wanna participate in any debate.
A couple of things changed and some were still the same from the previous visit 2 months ago. Due to a storm which flooded part of the kelong, they've raised the whole 'chalet' there. I wonder how they do it but they did. Apart from that, there were only 2 squirrels left, the sea turtle swam away during the storm and someone bought our favourite hut. The one with a big porch front without air con.
There wasn't anything to do but wait for some tourists to leave for their ferry cause they took the last one home. It was hilarious how my mom's friends complained when they didn't leave early, and also when they left. We played dai ti the whole afternoon and I did a little reading too. When the tide resided, I pulled my mom along with me for some clam digging. It was fun but a little tedious and we've managed to get some and a starfish too.In the midst of clam collecting, I got pinched by a house crab cause I thought I found another clam and went to pick it up. Hahaha.

Day 2
Missed breakfast and woke up at 1.30pm for lunch. I did more reading and dai ti. We walked around the whole kelong looking at properties people bought. We swam away in our dreams of owning one of those huts one day. Went for more clam digging again and had them for dinner. They were fresh and good and sweet. I did more reading after dinner and got to sleep.

Day 3
I woke up at 4am disturbed by some bites I got from some insect. I was itching and got up for some morning air and did more reading. The stars covered the sky like someone from heaven spilled a bottle of glitter onto the sky. The morning was cold and I laid on the hammock swinging and enjoying myself. I caught the dawn breaking but missed the sun rise due to a wall of clouds along the horizon.
After breakfast, we decided to go for a swim. It was better than the last time. The water's clearer cause it was high tide and I had a life vest on. I took no effort to stay afloat and left the waves hold me in it's insecure depth. The water was freezing and the strong winds made it colder. I couldn't wait to try the life vest and dipped myself in. The picture below is a jetty made by them. Behind is where we swam and cannonball-ed.My mom made a fuss about me waking at 4 so I had a nap after lunch. I woke up and did more reading and was made to play more dai ti. I was suffering from severe itching and stuff.
Right after dinner, it was time. Time that we all had been waiting for, Fire works. I managed to get a couple of low quality videos. You had to be there to experience the thrill. The adrenalin rush that hyped up my low spirits.







The videos were actually funny and I could hear my mom swearing and stuff.

I did more reading and got angry when Bella found out that she love Jacob and kissed him but felt better after that when things got better. Hahaha. I went to bed after than leaving a couple of pages to read on the ferry.

Day 4
I woke up looking forward to breakfast. The ice cold water made me shiver early in the morning and I felt disgusted and couldn't wait to get home for some heated shower. The fish porridge I missed turn cold by the time I ate them and I felt worse. We went back to the market to get some dry goods before heading to the jetty. The ride home was bumpy and the waters were choppy. I amused myself bobbling up and down along with the boat. I finished reading Eclipse and now, I'm feeling very bored.

Crystal jade waters

The calm waters along with the sunset

Our shelter

That's all about it. My little escapade to Indonesia.


You know I missed you and were the only reason why the contemplation. Thank you so much for coming down all the way to pass me the book you searched all over the island for. Thank you for everything.=]