Esme and I woke up for breakfast while the guys were still sleeping after their late night at the casinos. We then shopped for a while before meeting up with the guys who decided to drive us down to Genting Strawberry Farm.

Genting Strawberry Farm, where the highlights were flowers, ironically.

 

Wa, almost forgot how blue my hair was

Laughing because Brandon insisted on taking photos from such a low angle

 









We also entered a earthquake and tsunami simulator at Genting Strawberry Farm. The room just vibrated as we were shown footage of earthquakes around the world, then we had to run through dripping water, which was to simulate a tsunami... Whaaat? O.O


Went back up to Genting after a while because there honestly isn't much to do at Genting Strawberry Farm other than looking at flowers, and I'm obviously not someone who appreciates flowers.

Attempts at flat lay

We played at the arcade a while before heading to Bubbles & Bites for a late lunch because Brandon and Joshua kept raving about their Braised Lamb Shank that has been cooked for 8 hours. O.O Sorry I cannot appreciate such atas food hahaha. Esme and I shared a plate of spaghetti with a cheesecake that was soooo dense!

The second night was more eventful from the first after we recovered from sitting in the car all day. We went bowling and Brandon's friends joined us, then Esme returned to the room because she got tired, and the guys sneaked me into a casino after rounds and rounds of failure. No surprise though, because no part of me looks like I'm 21 T_T

We went karaoke after that and obviously, drank. A lot O.O Because it was Brandon's birthday, and every birthday is an excuse to drink! Okay, no photos or too much info about that night because I think a lot of them are private people, but a here's summary of what went down throughout the 3D2N we were in Genting!

Doing a road trip with the right people really makes a difference, especially since you'll be listening to music essentially 80% of the time. I was lucky these people I just met loved Chinese songs as much as me so we spammed lots of Chinese songs the entire time we travelled! Super glad I travelled to Genting with them even though I knew almost nobody initially :)

Esme and I had always planned to go on holidays together but those plans never came to fruition due to the different commitments we had. One day, she randomly texted me to ask if I'd like to go Genting together because her friend has a couple of free rooms and will be driving us up so essentially we'll be paying only for our own shopping. Obviously, I leaped at the chance because I've been feeling the need to escape from Singapore but couldn't due to budget constrains.

We were hardly in contact the month leading to our weekend getaway because I was busy with catching up with work right after my LASIK surgery and Esme was busy with school as well. We only had a few texts back and forth counting down to the day of our getaway, and she gave me a brief introduction of her friend who would be bringing us there but I changed my phone somewhere in between, losing our whole conversation so I couldn't remember what she said anyway fhl.

In fact, I didn't even know her friend's name till she started a group chat and I didn't save his number till I had to call him to ask which of my house's carpark is he at what the heck hahaha.



We spent majority of the first day driving from Singapore to Genting; Brandon and Joshua were the only ones with licenses so they drove while Esme and I took naps, occasionally waking up when we pass by pit stops for lunch or toilet breaks.



We stopped along Johor Bahru for the guys to have their smoke breaks. We got some snacks and I satisfied my Magnum craving! White chocolate almond Magnum Y U NO AVAILABLE IN SINGAPORE?! We also got our SIM cards at 7-11 (yay, Internet connection!) too, so I managed to finish up some work on our way up.


The drive took a total of about 7 hours but we were lucky because we didn't experience any major traffic jams and the weather was great for driving. Nearing Genting, Brandon wound down the windows and we enjoyed the cool breeze brushing against our faces and running through our hair. God, I needed that escape from Singapore's sweltering heat!



We reached Genting at about 7pm, quickly checked in to the new XYZ deluxe room (would you believe that I didn't even know which hotel we'd be staying at till I reached Genting) at First World Hotel, washed up then met at First World Plaza for dinner.

We had Kenny Rogers Roasters — funnily, that was one of my last meals before I left Genting the previous time I was here. Dinner was a typical affair, with us getting to know one another better since it was most of our first times meeting each other.


We also surprised Brandon with a cake because it was his birthday. Quite surreal to be planning a surprise overseas for someone I literally just met 7-8 hours ago O.O

We split ways after dinner with Esme and me shopping (yas @ the SGD and RM exchange rate) and the guys going to the casino. Shortly after, Esme and me returned to our rooms where she crashed almost immediately and I stayed up finishing some work.

More than three years since my last visit to Genting Highlands, I was there again a few weeks back. It's funny because the previous time I was there, I just went through a break up with my first serious boyfriend and I was looking for an escape. Somewhere I wouldn't be reminded of him. Some place we don't have a single shared memory because we were together for so long that we left our footprints in almost every part of Singapore.

This time, I travelled to Genting for an escape again. To run away from reality. To forget my troubles back home. Funny how I always choose the easy way out even after three years — to put everything down and just run, only to realise when I'm back home that my troubles catch up quickly.

Ironically, similar to my last travel to Genting, this was an impromptu travel as well.

2013:

• Confirmed details within a week
• Collected passport from ICAS one week prior to travelling
• Booked accommodation and coach tickets a few days before

2016:

• Confirmed travel plans within a day
• Collected my passport two days before I left
• Didn't know where I'd be staying or who I'd be travelling with till the actual day

Yeah, not getting any wiser when it comes to travelling. The day before I left, my colleague was even screaming at me, "Oh my god, do you know what you're doing? Do you want to get killed?!" In fact, I was surprised my usually-strict mom allowed me to travel considering our conversation went like,

Mom: "Who are you going with?"
Me: "Um, this friend I met at an event. Only met her thrice though."
Mom: "Ok... Who's driving?"
Me: "Her friend."
Mom: "You know her friend?"
Me: "Nope."
Mom: "You wanna go?"
Me: "Yup."
Mom: "Ok, when are you collecting your passport?"

That was easy. Hahaha. The older I get, the more reckless I am with travelling, it seems. But the truth remains that I'll do anything to get away from Singapore and as every of my impromptu plan, everything went better than expected.

A summary of what went down during our weekend getaway to Genting while I try to find time to pen things down:


It's strange to look back at my post seeing how much I've changed. If you dig a little deeper into my YouTube, you'll find my travelogues from the previous time I was in Genting — those clips are painfully difficult to look at because my filming and editorial style has changed so much since then!

From poly freshman to working adult. Someone who swore she'll stay away from liquor to having a glass of red wine as I'm typing this post. A timid girl to someone outspoken. A difficult travel companion to being spontaneous and okay with anything. Really surreal.

To be honest, I surprised myself by how on I was about travelling with stranger too. I wrote a lot about the panic attacks I used to get just thinking about socialising circa 2013 – 2015; to think I actually spent 3D2N with complete strangers! Maybe it doesn't mean much to anyone else but I'm pretty proud of myself for taking this huge leap and overcoming anxiety instead of letting it overwhelm me.


Life is indeed getting better :)

Day 1 // Day 2 // Day 3 // Day 4


This is the state of my side of the hotel room before checking out wtf. Never put two messy girls on a trip together.

We woke up at around 10am that day, watched some TV, packed up, and checked out of the hotel to fully utilize whatever time we have left there.



Random photos because I thought that the uncared for abandoned swimming pool is kinda creepy :S

Hung around First World Plaza, bought many last minute gifts, collected our luggage from the hotel's luggage storage point, and headed to the bus terminal to wait for our bus.







For those who are lazy to read through my entries, here's a summary video! It's a bit long and draggy though :X


So this is the last post of my Genting trip and I'm gonna miss it so much. It's my first time being overseas without any adult and I don't think I'll ever have a trip like this again - reckless, impromptu, and right smack in the middle of all my project submission's deadlines. In fact, I was surprised that my mom even agreed to let me go. Blogging about our Genting trip and looking at the pictures makes me miss the trip so much :( :( :( Sigh, 往事只能回味。

Day 1 // Day 2 // Day 3 // Day 4

The third day was theme park day!!! I was most excited for today because it's the day we will take loads and loads of photos!


Me, being the vain pot that I am, refused to wear a jacket to take photos despite the cold wind blowing because I thought that the jacket makes me look fat hahahaha.










Jacinta was shouting during the pirate ship ride and being the asshole that I am, I laughed at her HAHAHAHA.








When we took the haunted car ride, Jacinta got her revenge because I was shouting and screaming through out the ride (I have an irrational fear of the dark) and honestly, the ride is family-friendly and not meant to be scary at all wtf. I'm just a pussy.






















Posting this ugly shot of me because I like my hair here! I really miss my green hair so much but I have blue hair now (more about that next time) and I think I'm gonna go blonde soon O.O


Me being grumpy because I was trying to take a photo with the pirate ship going up but it was taking so long to get a proper shot!

Ahhhh, finally. With my hair flying somemore. Nice or not hahahahhaa.





Jacinta and me decided to do this hand wax thing because we haven't tried it. I guess it's kinda a waste of money since it's just sitting there along with my soft toys now but it was a good experience!

Took this ride that look really meh but it was quite thrilling!!!






















HAHAHAHA can't help but laugh whenever I look at this retarded photo.













Jacinta: "Eh eh, quick, act like you are lost! ......... Actually, no need la! Just put on your normal face."
HAHAHAHAHA that bitch.




We left the theme park when it was getting dark. Honestly speaking, the outdoor theme park isn't as exciting as what it used to be anymore. I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting old, but whenever I take a ride now, I just keep thinking of all the risks. No offense, but we all know that Malaysia is not as safe as Singapore and I guess it's only natural that I'm worried :S But all the worrying stopped me from having much fun :(

For example, Jacinta and I were going on this ride that goes 360° but there wasn't any checks to make sure that our seat belts were tightened. That really worried me and because of that, I refused to go on a second round hahahaha. In fact, we only took each ride once. I'm glad that we visited the theme park before its closure though, because we managed to take lots of photos and I will miss this place.



Went to the money changer and because we ran out of cash already :S Then we returned to the hotel to rest because we are old people who can't walk around for long wtf. And headed to First World Plaza for overpriced nasi lemak dinner because I was craving for it wtf.




I made a wish at the wishing well but whether it comes true or not, I'm happy with what I already have. I'm really so grateful for all the good things happening in my life right now. Sometimes I feel so overwhelm with happiness, I feel like crying because I don't know what have I done to deserve such blessings. :')

We returned to the hotel, only to come out again in the middle of the night because we both got hungry hahahaha. And I decided to wear my skater skirt instead because it's much more comfortable!

Slacked our time away at a mini cafe and I received so many stares because of my kitty beanie and green hair wtf. Oh, and a guy came super near my ears just to whisper "meow" to me. Like wtf?!?!?!?!?! That dude was creepy as hell I swear. But, oh well, I kinda enjoy the attention from people turning their heads to get a second look at my green hair lolol.

Alright, day 3 ends here. I'll blog about the last part of my Genting trip really soon!!!