At Waikiki Beach

I haven't been updating this blog as often as I should, but then blame it on my hectic schedule of going about, trying to cover as many sites in each city I've visited.

So far, the ONLY thing I've lost/left behind are these two v-neck baby tees, one black, one white I <3 NY shirts. I planned to give one to Sya, but like. I left them at The Wanderer's Inn cos I was in a rush to catch my airport shuttle. And the worst part is, the shirts cost me $20, when the ciplak versions only cost $3. SADS.

Anyway, out of all the cities I've been to, I think New York is the most intriguing. The hustle and bustle of Manhattan as people rush around, Harlem where its stoops look like the set of Little Bill (an old Nickelodeon show I used to watch), Central Park and its trees with cobwebb-like branches, and Fifth Avenue. Oh gosh. I SO wanna be a tai tai.

I didn't really like Los Angeles, maybe because I expected so much more, and since its public transport is somewhat limited, I was kinda constrained to only visit places that were near the train station.

And Hawaii. Major difference from the empire state I flew in from. Hawaii is so serene, its sprawling beaches and glimmering turquoise seas relaxed me. I've obtained some pretty nasty sunburns on my back and shoulders from laying under the sun too much, and not knowing how to apply sunblock properly. Though, I don't think I'd want to come back here. Malaysia's beaches are sufficient for me.

And who can forget San Francisco. I think you'd know by now I've fallen in love with that city. I can really imagine myself staying there long term, because it has so many things to see and do. I didn't get the chance to really dive into the artsy scene, and well. If I ever get a chance to go back I definitely will.

I don't know how to resume life in Malaysia now. HAHA

But I am definitely going to grab me some chilli pan mee when I touch down in KL this Friday y'all!

Pictures will be up when I'm in the comfort of my own bedroom, with Ernie under my feet :)

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Okay so the most extreme thing I've witnessed in San Francisco was the first night Andy, Natalia, Shen, her cousin and I went out to Polk Street.

Polk Street's famous for bars (make sure you drop by Vertigo or Shamrock, cos those were the only two places I tried out) but since we went on a Saturday right after Natalia's work... there were crazy lines outside the doors of these two pubs, so we decided to call it a night and buy liquor.

So we were at this liquor store at the corner of Geary and Polk, I think, and I noticed this weird looking homeless dude shuffling outside the store. He was wrinkly looking, and there were bald patches on his head. He muttered to himself angrily as he padded around aimlessly with his worn out shoes.

We avoided him and went into the store. What did we buy? Liquor la DUH.

While Shen and her cousin were paying, Nat, Andy and I stood near the entrance of the store (we were still inside) so as to not block the way.

So in front of the queue was this father and his two daughters, one was a toddler and the other slightly older. After paying and grabbing his things, (i)obviously(/i) he went out the store. He warned his kids to stay close to him, as he noticed the homeless druggie from before. True enough, the druggie started coming closer to the kids, wanting to touch them. "I hate you! I really hate you!" he started saying angrilly to the father, trying to grab hold of the youngest daughter.

She squealed.

Then...

I am not making this up.

"STAY AWAY FROM MY CHILDREN!!!!" the father yelled, aiming a flying kick right at the druggie's chest.

WHOMP. The druggie flew backwards from the impact.

The girls started crying as the father herded them away to safety.

Druggie started yelling profanities at them.

"I don't want to go out nowwww!" I whined at Andy as he chuckled. "This is insaaaaane!" he said, sounding astounded.

Apparently he and I were the only ones in our posse to witness the drama, cos Natalia's back was turned (she heard the kick) and Shen and her cousin were busy paying for our party fuel.

So yeah that was THE most crazy thing I have witnessed in SF.



Today I was riding the train in LA. I'm staying with my cousin, so I had to go places alone. Renting a car was out of the question, and so was borrowing their car, ahahaha.

So yeah I was in the train today, passing by Compton (it is SO much more scarier than Tenderloin. It's not sketchy. It's just plain scary. Like the fear of me getting beaten up cos I WAS THE ONLY ASIAN ON THE TRAIN) and well. Apparently there was this woman who was sitting next to an empty seat, and this dad wanted to let his young daughter sit, and apparently she didn't move over or accidentally kicked the daughter or something... then... all hell broke loose.

Like they were full on fighting. He was yanking her hair, she was kicking him, they were struggling... some Good Samaritan-looking Mexicans were trying to help break up the fight and all...

And the shouting. Oh my gosh. I was so scared everyone will jump into the forray and start fighting each other. The woman next to me was yelling "She always causin trouble, she from the shelter, I remember her! DON'T LET HER GET AWAY! Beat her ass!" Wtf

At the next stop, he GRABBED her and yanked her off the train station. Seconds later, security came rushing to break it up.

Phew.

Then like on the way back, there was almost a fight because some guy accidentally kicked this other guy's foot, causing the kicker to trip slightly. They really looked like they were gonna start punching each other.


Mannnn why so kancheong one United Staaaates

Super Random In-N-Out Post

Uh. Yeah. Was trying my hand at vlogging.

The video is quite pointless, but hey. I'm n00bing here.

More to follow!

Wonder Con!

So instead of going to Haight today, I remembered that Janis had plans to go to Wonder Con. After a super disgustingly unhealthy lunch of Carl's Jr (to get carb points) we walked to Moscone Center to see some real life geeks. Not to be derogatory... but like. Camannn. One store had this slogan "For geeks by geeks." Just sayin

Janis got a day pass from one of the convention-goers who was done with it, so instead of paying $25, my pass was $10. The dude who sold it to us was like "This is legit, fo'sho". I felt slightly more gangsta after that. Just kidding.

She got her pass from her boyfriend so like. We shared the $10 pass so I only paid $5 to enter! Nais.


Posters! I wanted a Harry Potter one but then... it would be a hassle to pack.


Spot bare arse.

We spotted this commotion at the Green Lantern booth, so we tried to walk over to check it out. Apparently Green Lantern himself, Ryan Reynolds, was there for the movie promo. Since I couldn't get a clear picture of him (security kept telling us to move along so as to not block the way) but it's okay, cos I got a glimpse of him. In real life, he looks like any other normal cute ang moh boy.

So yeah. First celebrity encounter woopwoop


We kinda bumped into this Ugly Doll three times, so I decided that we should at least take a picture with it.

Then I saw this. Potter Puppet Pals! So cute that I just HAD to take a picture with them :)

Random people dressed up for Wonder Con walking by Metreon

We were hungry so we had Denny's for dinner. While waiting for food we decided to pose with our purchases

Meet Chlamydia. It's an STD plushie I found at a booth that I thought would be perfect for Harry, since he's studying microbiology and like viruses and stuff... and his favourite colour is green.

After Janis bought this I asked her why. "I like toys!" she said defensively. It's like those egg thingies you get in those machines where you turn a dial and the egg comes out? You get what I mean right. But yeah. It's quite useful if you have like... tictacs or some jewelry to bring around or whatevs. *trying to justify Janis' purchase for her*

It was fun going to Wonder Con, but I feel like it isn't worth the $25. If I had paid the full amount I would definitely be kicking myself right now. Because it's super not worth it if you're me in a convention like this! I think I've lost any artsy fartsy bone in my body, so when I see super creative stuff, I just see it as that. Not as inspiration. Man. I should start drawing again.

Righto. Till next time!

More Alamo Square and Baker's Beach

It's surreal to think that I won't be able to see these houses any more... or any time soon, if I am planning to return to this enchanting city.





I always have this idea in my head that one of the Charmed sisters (Prue, Phoebe, Piper or Paige, for those of you who didn't grow up trying to avoid watching the TV series) coming out of these Victorian-esque houses.

It was sunny yesterday and Roman was working the whole day (and soon the whole night) so I dragged SzeMing out to Baker's Beach.

We had to hike down this steep path to get to the beach. Everyone was in bikinis or something summery, while SzeMing and I, afraid that there might be a sudden change in weather, were in JEANS (and for his case, a hoodie). Goodness gracious.

Plus since I knew SzeMing couldn't stay for long, I didn't bother packing anything. He did, but he forgot. So we lay down on the sand without a blanket, watching forlornly as the group next to us sipped happily on their Sierra Nevadas.

Guy in front of me that looked like Roman. LOL. I think as angmohs look at Asians and think we all look the same, it's the same thing the other way around.

But as the dude got up, I realised it's not him. HAHA. If it was him.. walao. One swift kick to send him flying into the crashing waves.


The SzeMing, being the supernice guide/teman-er as he is, brought me to have pho since I was whining about how everyone is so busy and I'm left doing stuff alone. #foreveralone

It tastes like wantan mee in curry laksa OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM

Plus we had Thai Tea. Yummms

I was supposed to go to the museum with Roman today, but since he's ALWAYS working (ugh) I suppose I'll just wander around the city alone AGAIN.

I mean I love this city and all, but like this is ridiculous! It's crazy impossible to find people to hang out with me. Mainly because I don't know enough people. Sads. I wish all my friends were here, then I would be INSANELY happy.

Maybe I'll attempt another visit to Haight.