Mid life crisis

late last year,

I keep going over the idea of becoming a youtube vlogger.

but after that,

I got lazy.

BAHAHAHA

I think I'm just gonna stick to writing blogs.

I did make a few videos on my last trip, but that's just it.

I ended up, writing down the stories with pictures. instead of putting up a video.

there is some comforts in reading a story.

to me, it just feels genuine. 

Not saying story shown on video is any less genuine, i'm just letting you know what I prefer.

I am not ruling out becoming a vlogger either.

but I won't be one in any near future.

*shrug*

a Little taken aback by this

I want to quickly get this out of the way before I continue with my final entry for my KL Trip.

xD

let's get on with today's topic;
a Little Taken Aback by This.

as many know, I like to browse youtube.

currently, my obsession is looking up video for Solo Traveler to Japan.

thus, it make sense when below video pops up as a recommendation

Now, you know I've been to Japan back in 2016 and was so in love with that trip that I planned on going back in 2018.

but let's now watch the video first before you read my next set of thoughts.




First of all,
that hurts.

Second of all,
I think I understand what he meant.

I don't know which part I was most offended on, coz in all honesty, I didn't bother looking for muslim-friendly places while planning for my trip. all I care about is looking for the cheapest hostel!

Back in 2016, I noticed all the things he said, about Japanese being scared. 
We were being stopped at the airport once we stepped out of the immigration.
then on the train, there were EMERGENCY ALERT posted on the train monitor. the National Security is on high alert it says. I already thought that it was becoz of us when I first saw it.
Yes, there are people who looked at us dari atas ke bawah.

but apart from those awkward experiences, people don't really care about us. I mean, time kami bejalan to the station, buying food in the convenient stores, boarding the train. Nobody took a second glance at us. PLUS there are a lot more kind people I met than the judging/scared glance people.

Japanese really is a polite country, if you project the same.

It is true when he said, Japan isn't really Muslim-Traveler friendly.
Even when you try to Google, there aren't much. 
of course lah ada muslim friendly eatery but still those places aren't that easy to get to, at least not to first timer. 
From my recent research, Osaka has a lot of Muslim friendly eatery popping up this year and 2018.
even so, masih limited lah.

anyway,
when you watch the video from start to finish, you are gonna hate Mr. Nobita.
LOL
that's my initial reaction, at least.

I was mostly thinking "and you continued to be ignorant?!"

but then again,
it's not like I'm gona live in Japan forever.

I'm mostly gona be there for at least a week at a time. and all becoz of Harry Potter and Disneyland. 

So, I get what he was trying to say;

1. they are just scared. which is natural. I mean, I would too. better be safe than sorry.
2. it seems illogical to work so hard to accommodate a group of people who would probably just gona be there for a week. or sekali atu saja they visit Japan.
3. They can't just throw away their culture just for short-term visitors.

it's like when we want people to respect our home when they come around.
yes, we try to make our guest feel comfortable but that doesn't mean they can just do whatever they want or be too demanding, right?

so yeah... I understand.

but I'm afraid, I'm a little scared to go to Japan now.

LOL

I hope Universal Studio Singapore would have the rights to build their own Wizarding World of Harry Potter soon.

Kalau bukan kerana Harry Potter, I wouldn't be this worked up about going to Japan, banar tah.

hahaha odahnya...

but seriously, Mr. Nobita can say whatever he wants and I can be offended and decided upon never setting foot in Japan anymore.
After all, the world doesn't revolve around any of us and Japan will remain one of the top choices for female solo travel to go to.

I just wish I didn't watch the video.

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Singapore Trip part 4 (Final)

and here comes part 4, the final day of our trip.

Day 4 Goodbye, Singapore. until we meet again.

It didn't count much of a trip to me since by 7:45am, we left our hotel and on our way to the airport for our 10am flight back to KL-Brunei. 

We checked in, wonder around a bit and then just masuk to the departure hall to shop some more.

hahaha no lah. kami just don't know apa kn di buat lagi di luar after check-in atu, so kami masuk awal saja la.

Aku bali chocolate 

andddddd

M&M saving bank!

I've always wanted to buy one of these collectables M&M thingy! coz they're so big and actually got a purpose to keep.

atu plang saja yg ku bali apart from candies.

as we landed at KLIA2 for our transit back to Brunei, we ate our lunch there. 

we jalan2 looking for something to buy (mostly cZawir coz he didn't shop much on day three) 

and at around 1:30pm we all ready to board our plane and arrived safely in Brunei around 4pm+ (coz there was a delay in the runway before we take off from KLIA2. we supposed to arrive at 4pm at BIA).

Singapore Trip January 2015 came to an end.
hahah
yes, this post is basically non-existent if it was not for my M&M thingy. 
LOL

So, goodbye and see on the next post, about something else all together. ;)

My next trip? Japan? Korea? Orlando Florida?

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a Letter

Dear Future Husband,

Please make sure you have a twins-gene in your family. So that we can have twins too!!

and also, we could dress them oh-so-cutely!

like so,

I hope you didn't think I'm crazy. :)

Love, your Future Wife xoxo

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