Thursday, July 24, 2008

Cool air of Genting

It was a long needed break, not that I don't go out and have fun always, but I needed a change of environment. Sometimes, you might be at a loss at work or life issues. You might be taking a nice sleep or a lazy afternoon lounging on your sofa. But what is needed is a nice get away. A change of environment, but of course the same friendly people that you love. 

So off we went to the cool peak of Malaysia. After our weekend class, we took a nice long drive up to Goh Tong Jaya. Somewhere at the foot of Genting for a nice dinner. So our guests from UK was there too ... and we had our famous Malaysian durian, accompanied by mangoesteen. Ah, it was cute to watch their faces. Cringing and squirming ... was it that bad? Well, we were bad too .. I can't imagine if we were to go overseas and they feed us with their weird food. So, treat your guests well.

It was drizzling after dinner and we took a nice drive up the peak. The air was so cool.... felt like I was in some winter countries (not that I have been to any) . We had laughs and nice chats all the way. Ahh, once at the top, it felt so good to stretch your legs and walk around in the cool moist air. Almost didn't want to go in to the buildings.
But it was for exploaration anyway. So we walked around and finally went into the casinos. Well, I have to say that one of the biggest reason why we went up is because a friend wanted to see the happiness in people's faces when they won money. Wahaha .... and my friend got to see it on my face! Yay! I did win money! Just enough to buy this! 
It was euphoria winning money, even if its just popping money in the jackpot machine and pushing buttons. Well, small bets small money. I am not promoting gambling here .... but its bad. Worse than drinking. Can yo[u imagine throwing away money? Every round 1,000 goes, then another 1,000 and another. Think of all the usages of that money. The kids might be home waiting for you to pay their school fees with that.

Once in a while, if its just for fun, its alright. Just small bets to give you the adrenaline rush. Or as the Chinese says, 'Small fortune don't go out, big fortune don't come in'. Well, if it wasn't for that too, we won't get to enjoy a nice cup of Dark Mocha Frappucino in Starbucks amidst the mist and cool breeze of Genting. You'll never imagine how enjoyable a trip up to boring ol' commercialized Genting would be. It all matters on the company, your mood and also the emotions of those around you. hmm, tiring but all the worth it. 

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