i've started packing and throwing unwanted items. ever since i came back from singapore, i have been wanted to leave dubai so badly. i always have the feeling that i don't belong here. the next question is what is so wrong with dubai? with more than 6 months of extremely hot weather, it just doesn't make it for me. and i'm tired of missing nasi lemak, laksa, hainanese chicken rice, wanton mee, char kueh tiau, bah ku tea, sambal petai etc everyday. yes! everyday! you can take a malaysian out of malaysia but you can't take malaysia out of a malaysian.
well! how have i managed to survive till now? the secret is a simple equation and the answer is dubai as the center of the world map + regular moet & chandon sessions with some close pals (thanks guys). as a travelholic, dubai can do no wrong. europe is just a few hours away. a long weekend over here in dubai means i can be drinking frappe at athens to examining ancient archaeological sites at iran or india. dubai, indeed is a perfect base for travelers. however, when the number of wrinkles on my face are increasing, i guess i have a bigger picture to paint. i have more to worry.
so, what is next then? i have a few plans in mind and will be trying to execute them in the next two years. one of the plans is to travel less. in the last 12 months, i have explored more than 10 countries. i don't even dare to calculate the total amount of air tickets i have spent. i can't bother too much on money. what i really believe is that all these trips made me a better person and enriched my heart and soul in many ways. i always believe in being a rich man in heart and not pocket.
when i called home last weekend, mom nagged me. yes mom! i know i've spent too much on clothes and shoes. don't worry mom! i know what i should be doing next. and as promised, i will make sure i spend my money in a more meaningful ways (just wait and see).
as always, leaving ain't easy. in dubai, i have met so many great friends. they have made the last few years so fun and memorable. from colleagues who enjoyed sex talk to my weekend dining/ drinking buddies, guys thank you so much. i might be leaving dubai soon but i'm sure i will be back and share more laughter.
city of dubai! thank you so much. you will be remembered.
well! how have i managed to survive till now? the secret is a simple equation and the answer is dubai as the center of the world map + regular moet & chandon sessions with some close pals (thanks guys). as a travelholic, dubai can do no wrong. europe is just a few hours away. a long weekend over here in dubai means i can be drinking frappe at athens to examining ancient archaeological sites at iran or india. dubai, indeed is a perfect base for travelers. however, when the number of wrinkles on my face are increasing, i guess i have a bigger picture to paint. i have more to worry.
so, what is next then? i have a few plans in mind and will be trying to execute them in the next two years. one of the plans is to travel less. in the last 12 months, i have explored more than 10 countries. i don't even dare to calculate the total amount of air tickets i have spent. i can't bother too much on money. what i really believe is that all these trips made me a better person and enriched my heart and soul in many ways. i always believe in being a rich man in heart and not pocket.
when i called home last weekend, mom nagged me. yes mom! i know i've spent too much on clothes and shoes. don't worry mom! i know what i should be doing next. and as promised, i will make sure i spend my money in a more meaningful ways (just wait and see).
as always, leaving ain't easy. in dubai, i have met so many great friends. they have made the last few years so fun and memorable. from colleagues who enjoyed sex talk to my weekend dining/ drinking buddies, guys thank you so much. i might be leaving dubai soon but i'm sure i will be back and share more laughter.
city of dubai! thank you so much. you will be remembered.
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