salam maal hijrah :)
Assalamualaikum. Oh it feels so good to be back in Malaysia after 6 days out and about in Vietnam and Korea. It was one fun freezing, tiring journey but I loved it either way. But of course, any event would have its glitches and I had a few of my own. Really my own, and no one else's. And I'm embarrassed but I just have to let it out. Okay, here we go.
I went with five other family members whom were my two younger sisters, aged 18 and 12, cousins aged 17 and 16 and my mother. You'd think me being a 21 year old can go along easily with them but I do not know why, I just can't. :(
I didn't know what stories to tell, what kind of jokes to make (I'm really a bad joker), what kind of face to put on (sometimes I have this blurry expression which I swear I don't realize having it in the first place so people can assume I'm fierce and unfriendly), and sometimes three's a company, four's a crowd :(
And the worst thing about it was I felt. so. ollldd. Have you ever felt that way? Seriously, I swear I do not want to feel that way ever again. I did not know a single Korean band/singer and I didn't have the same interests. I missed hanging out with people my own age. In a way, I am sooo glad I'm back here and in close contact with friends again. Really, it is relief.
Okay, probably what I just typed here was a teeny weeny bit immature and whiny, but I just have to LET IT OUT. I love my family I really do, it's really me with the issues of discomfort. Moving on.
Prior to this trip, I already had an image of what I might encounter there because I've been to Korea before. The last time me and my family went, me and my sisters especially, were quite a happy bunch. You want to know why?
Because of the amount of clothes we bought! Korean fashion is soo cool and updated. Updated in the sense, the boyfriend shirt which was the piece of clothing to own had already existed in Korea in 2007. So you can imagine how excited we were to shop. But of course, we did not get our wish.
Since it's winter, the clothes and shoes were made and sold for winter purposes. Knee high boots and thick clothing, not to mention the price (can you say 'ka-ching'?) made it even worse. So byebye beautiful and fashionable and cute Korean clothes :( Please understand how much shopping means to me.
So I only gained the experience and fun factor in Korea, but I'm not complaining at all. I got to go to Nami Island for the second time where the shooting of Winter Sonata took place. I swear, that place has some kind of magic. It's so romantic, maybe I'll take a trip there for my honeymoon hee. And I got to ride the steepest roller coaster in the world, the T Express. Got to know nice Korean citizens. (the tour guides) and threw snowballs on the top of a scenic mountain :) Not too bad eh? So I guess shopping isn't all that important. (ok that's a funny one Nashrah) but really, I enjoyed my holiday.
But one thing that really made me sad was I didn't get to recite the proper doa for awal muharram :( I was in Vietnam, hands full of plastic bags, bustling through the crowds of Vietnamese people cheering for their football team to win, when I got a text from Hadzmeer asking me not to forget to recite the doa. And I was literally gobsmacked. Gutted. Stupefied. How could I forget? I felt so bad :(
So last night, I only prayed my own prayer. I really hope Allah will grant them, I really do :( It's fun to visit foreign countries all over the world, but when it comes to my faith, it feels best when I'm at home. Like they say, home is where the heart is. And true enough, I'm beaming like the sun right now. Because I'm so happy to be back! Update me please dear friends. And of course, salam maal hijrah to you! May this year will bring us happiness and peace.
How was your holidayyy? :)
I went with five other family members whom were my two younger sisters, aged 18 and 12, cousins aged 17 and 16 and my mother. You'd think me being a 21 year old can go along easily with them but I do not know why, I just can't. :(
I didn't know what stories to tell, what kind of jokes to make (I'm really a bad joker), what kind of face to put on (sometimes I have this blurry expression which I swear I don't realize having it in the first place so people can assume I'm fierce and unfriendly), and sometimes three's a company, four's a crowd :(
And the worst thing about it was I felt. so. ollldd. Have you ever felt that way? Seriously, I swear I do not want to feel that way ever again. I did not know a single Korean band/singer and I didn't have the same interests. I missed hanging out with people my own age. In a way, I am sooo glad I'm back here and in close contact with friends again. Really, it is relief.
Okay, probably what I just typed here was a teeny weeny bit immature and whiny, but I just have to LET IT OUT. I love my family I really do, it's really me with the issues of discomfort. Moving on.
Prior to this trip, I already had an image of what I might encounter there because I've been to Korea before. The last time me and my family went, me and my sisters especially, were quite a happy bunch. You want to know why?
Because of the amount of clothes we bought! Korean fashion is soo cool and updated. Updated in the sense, the boyfriend shirt which was the piece of clothing to own had already existed in Korea in 2007. So you can imagine how excited we were to shop. But of course, we did not get our wish.
Since it's winter, the clothes and shoes were made and sold for winter purposes. Knee high boots and thick clothing, not to mention the price (can you say 'ka-ching'?) made it even worse. So byebye beautiful and fashionable and cute Korean clothes :( Please understand how much shopping means to me.
So I only gained the experience and fun factor in Korea, but I'm not complaining at all. I got to go to Nami Island for the second time where the shooting of Winter Sonata took place. I swear, that place has some kind of magic. It's so romantic, maybe I'll take a trip there for my honeymoon hee. And I got to ride the steepest roller coaster in the world, the T Express. Got to know nice Korean citizens. (the tour guides) and threw snowballs on the top of a scenic mountain :) Not too bad eh? So I guess shopping isn't all that important. (ok that's a funny one Nashrah) but really, I enjoyed my holiday.
But one thing that really made me sad was I didn't get to recite the proper doa for awal muharram :( I was in Vietnam, hands full of plastic bags, bustling through the crowds of Vietnamese people cheering for their football team to win, when I got a text from Hadzmeer asking me not to forget to recite the doa. And I was literally gobsmacked. Gutted. Stupefied. How could I forget? I felt so bad :(
So last night, I only prayed my own prayer. I really hope Allah will grant them, I really do :( It's fun to visit foreign countries all over the world, but when it comes to my faith, it feels best when I'm at home. Like they say, home is where the heart is. And true enough, I'm beaming like the sun right now. Because I'm so happy to be back! Update me please dear friends. And of course, salam maal hijrah to you! May this year will bring us happiness and peace.
How was your holidayyy? :)
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2 tissues:
hehehe
nash u always look younger loL~
hehee.
ted ternak ayam je cuti ni.
haha
nahh, you're not old. I guess its just a part of moving on with life. Now that we're 21 we have other priorities and that kinda makes us 'seem' old but its just actually us maturing and holding bigger responsibilities. (I hope hehe)
Ohh and you went to Nami Island?? I DREAM OF GOING THERE! (with my husband haha) Aaaa lucky you!
And yes, I do feel bad for you about the shopping part. Shopping would be on top of the list if Im on an abroad vacation. Oh well, there would always be next time. And online websites! Hehehe.
The doa, its okaay. Allah maha pemurah n mengasihani. Tell Him you're really sorry that you forgot and insyaAllah He'll understand. :)
Salam Maal Hijrah. And welcome home Nashrah! :D
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