September in Malaysia

Monday 2^nd September 2013

First day of the new session at school. I’m pleased that I like both my classes. After school swam, did yoga cooked dinner, chatted to mum on Skype and headed to be.

Tuesday 3^rd September 2013

I had a session at the gym this morning with Awien he was late but when he did show up the session was brilliant. School went smoothly and I was already prepped for tomorrow so headed home to chill I had a Skype date with Kerry but the internet was screwy I got so annoyed with it not working I fiddled about with the box and blew a fuse the plug sparked massively and it sounded as though someone got shot in the flat! Later on when Emily and Mic were home we all did some yoga together

Wednesday 4^th September 2013

Both the gym and my day at work today was half arsed. After school I chatted briefly to Kerry on Skype but it soon became clear I was not using the schools internet acceptably so I ended the call and left. At home the internet was still stuffed so I went back to Tropicana and got some cake and used the free Wi-Fi. We had a good catch up and then since I was already in the mall I headed to beyond veg for dinner by myself. I got an ice-cream for the walk home and spent the rest of the evening reading.

Thursday 5^th September 2013

Awien cancelled our session this morning and as my hip was hurting I decided to just go back to bed for an hour when I woke up my hip still hurt so my attempt at some yoga was half arsed. As soon as I left for work it started pouring with rain it came down like sheets I stood staring at it for a while wondering if I should call a taxi but knew that by the time a taxi arrived and then drove around I would be late for work so when it slowed a bit I made a run for it. By the time I reached the guard house my shoes were full of water and I was looking somewhat like a drowned rat. Thankfully the guards offered me the use of an umbrella which kept a smidge of the cats and dogs off. The day was cold and uncomfortable with the combination of not wearing anything dry and the air-conditioning. Eventually the day was over so headed home to find the internet still hadn’t been fixed and there was nothing to do but eat dinner and read.

Friday 6^th September 2013

So pleased its Friday today never before has a Friday been so welcome.  After school it was pouring with rain so I lounged about reading eventually I dragged myself to the mall to make use of the free Wi-Fi and get some dinner. Back at the house I chatted to Mic and Emily while they sorted out their room which had been flooded in the rain.

Saturday 7^th September 2013

This morning the plan was to get up and hike up Baroga hills but it was pouring with rain so instead Alien and I drove up to Genting highlands with the plan of watching the sunrise only it was super cloudy so there was nothing much to see. We had a cup of tea and wandered about before continuing our drive. Below the cloud line the views were stunning. Awien had work that afternoon so he dropped me off so he could head home and get some sleep before then. Back at the house I caught some zzzz as well. When I woke up I felt rather refreshed so went for a long swim and then read my book whilst lounging in the sun. Late afternoon I showered and headed out for dome grub making use of the free Wi-Fi at the mall again. Then in the evening we headed to the "I love Asia" festival it was a bit pants the only booze was beer and the acts were all so so and it rained a lot. There were plenty of people absolutely off their faces on pills who looked like they were having fun but everyone else seemed a bit indifferent to it all. Lucky the tickets were free.

Sunday 8^th September 2013

Slept late this morning then went to the mall for free Wi-Fi this no internet at home business is certainly getting very tired. I heard from Nicola and so headed to Paradigm mall where we had lunch with Minda and Lucy. After we ate I bought some bras and then went home and chilled out all afternoon.

Monday 9^th September 2013

This morning I woke up after a restless sleep convinced there is a ghost in my room. All night I could feel a presence in the corner and got the feeling that something was watching me. I had planned on a healthy eating day but my resolve soon slipped before I knew it the day was gone and I had eaten my way through it.

Tuesday 10^th September 2013

Awien cancelled on me again this morning but I took myself in and did a legs workout. I got to school in time to type up some worksheets for the day but the printer wasn’t working. Classes went really well though. After school was another boring afternoon with no internet.

Wednesday 11^th September 2013

Today I broke the news to Miss Keng about leaving at the end of the month she was disappointed to hear that but there’s not really a lot she can do. The sun was shining this afternoon so I took the opportunity to laze in the sunshine until it was time to get dinner

Thursday 12^th September 2013

This morning Awien picked me up and we headed to the gym it was a good session but my coordination and balance was off not really sure why. We had a long stretch and did some trigger pointing which left me feeling like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Tonight I couldn’t be bothered cooking so headed to Tropicana for dinner.

Friday 13^th September 2013

I didn’t go to the gym this morning instead I did some yoga and headed to school. I ate breakfast there as usual. I was so pleased it was Friday today I spent the evening writing a script for my Jaunteroo application video

Saturday 14^th September 2013

We were supposed to start filming at 8am this morning but Sidney didn’t surface until much later so we didn’t actually start until 10am it was quite rushed as I was leaving at 11am to go camping with Layne, FM and another friend of theirs. We got the filming done and I left Sidney editing while I headed off to the jungle we drove in the rain for about two hours stopping once for some lunch. When we arrived at the jungle we parked up got our bags sorted and started the trek in. it was only an hours hike and I thought it was a pretty easy walk although I did fall in the river once. At the sight Layne set up the beds while FM and I collected firewood. The fire took and age to get started and then the cooking began I didn’t eat with the others as it wasn’t vegetarian instead I made my own noodles.  We sat about chatting and mucking about as it got dark and Layne let off some fireworks. There were plenty of leeches which were not fun but didn’t bother me as much as I thought they would. When we got into our hammocks it turned out that FM was right above me bunk bed style it was a bit close for comfort so Layne had to readjust the beds. Once I got in I fell immediately asleep the hammock was super comfy and the sounds of the jungle lulled me to sleep.

Sunday 15^th September 2013

This morning I woke up ages before the others did and swung around in my hammock listening to the gibbons howling. I didn’t actually see any which was disappointing. We got packed up reasonably early and after a sandwich started our hike back out. This time we were headed mostly downhill so it took us a bit less time to get back to the car. The drive back went quickly I was glad for a shower and to unpack my muddy wet clothes. Back home Sidney and I finished editing my video and I submitted it before heading to the supermarket where I got treats and watched movies in bed.

Monday 16^th September 2013

HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY! As its Malaysia day we had today off work which is always a good start to the week. I slept in and then got housework type jobs done before sunning myself by the pool for about three hours. During the afternoon I swam around 60 lengths and read my book. I surprised myself by getting a little sunburnt which is why I headed inside. I went out and grabbed some food before going to view some properties with Mic and Emily. On the way home we got dinner at a vegetarian restaurant which had weird pretend meat which I wasn’t really a fan of.

Tuesday 17^th 2013

Usual day gym, school, home. It was thundering and raining so I didn’t swim there was no internet at the house again so another boring afternoon

Wednesday 18^th September 2013

This morning’s PT session at the gym was super half arsed and in the end we stopped and just did trigger pointing which was much more enjoyable. School was tough I had a new student with 100% zero English and absolutely no response it was incredibly draining. After school there was still no internet so I had to head to the mall and scam the free Wi-Fi so I could book my flight to Bali got an absolute bargain flight for about £18! I had to head home to be there for people coming in to view the rooms and then Mic Emily and I went out for dinner at a local restaurant.

 Thursday 19^th September 2013

After work today I went to the post office to send a parcel back to NZ it only weighed just over 5kg but they charged me for 10kg as it goes up in increments of 5kg which is a tad cheeky especially as everyone keeps telling me it will never arrive (it did by the way) after the post office I swam and then watched a movie

Friday 20^th September 2013

Gym, school and then out for dinner was a good evening

Saturday 21^st September 2013

This morning was an early start getting up at 4am to go hiking with Awien at Boroga hills. He told me it would be busy I was thinking maybe 20 people or so but there were hundreds! When we arrived it was still dark and we had to climb u using torches. As we pulled into the car park you could see lines of lights heading up the hills. We got to the top in parts the track is really easy but others you have to scramble and climb on hands and knees or use the ropes to pull yourself up which is tricky in the dark! We got to the top and found a big rock to sit on and watch the sunrise. From where we were you could see the whole of KL stretched out in front of us it was absolutely beautiful. We sat for a while and then headed down against the flow of throngs of people still heading up. We got back in the car and drove for about an hour to a waterfall we had to climb up again but this time it was stairs. The waterfall was awesome with a few different pools and one section was a natural waterslide. Unfortunately the water was freezing so we didn’t swim for long (that and the millions of fish that kept biting my toes!) by the time we got back to KL that afternoon I was flagging so went and snoozed for an hour or so before getting up having a feed and then heading out to play badminton I was pretty rubbish to start with but soon got into the flow. Then it was out for dinner.

Sunday 22^nd September 2013

Today I was supposed to meet up with friends but they bailed so I spent the day sitting out by the pool then got some goodies and had a munch while watching a film.

Monday 23^rd September 2013

Today began the first day of my last week as a teacher in KL! It was also the start of exam prep so was pretty busy.

Tuesday 24^th September 2013

Last day of teaching before the exams start tomorrow so I spent the day drilling the students with everything they need to know! I’m so pleased with my level ones they all work together and help each other study which is good to see.

Wednesday 25^th September 2013

First day of exams I really want my classes to do well! So far after marking the first two exams they are on track which is good to see. After school I was walking home and I saw the wanking man that exposed himself to Ayla weeks ago I was raging and took down his licence plate details unfortunately the security failed to see why this was upsetting and did nothing about! I was raging but cheered myself up by getting t my haircut and shaving off the sides (the students all say I look like Miley Cyrus yay for me!)

Thursday 26^th September 2013

Today was the final day of exams we were all finished by about 2pm but had to stick around until 4pm so after marking was done we watched a movie. After school I went to dinner with Mic and Emily at 1 Utama mall at an organic restaurant which had heaps of vege options.

Friday 27^th September 2013

MY LAST DAY AT THE LANGUAGE HOUSE! Today was results day. Not many of my students actually came in so I didn’t have to do much. Level seven were having a class party as many of them were leaving so I crashed that and ate loads of their cake! As soon as it hit 12pm we were out of there (well I picked up my pay first and in true language house style they absolutely ripped me pay wise on some stupid technicality when I only missed one working day of the month!) Layne FM and I went go-karting which I was shite at but it was a laugh. After that I headed home had a swim and then went and got myself dinner before we went to karaoke! We hired a box and sung the night away fuelled with ice-cream from the dessert buffet!

Saturday 28^th September 2013

This morning was a day of goodbyes firstly I had a goodbye breakfast with Mic and Emily then goodbye lunch with Layne and FM (then a gap where I went and got my eyebrows done and said goodbye to little India) then went for dinner with Hana, Nicola and Lucy. When I got home I had to pack and get myself sorted for my early flight.

Sunday 29^th September 2013

Woke up at 5am feeling excited and ready to leave. I showered and finished my last minute packing then waited for Awien to pick me up. Mic and Emily got up to say goodbye and walked me out to the guardhouse in their PJs. At the airport I hugged Awien goodbye and then went to find check in I changed some money and cleared immigration planning on getting food on the other side only there wasn’t any which was a huge disappointment. I was pretty pleased with the plane it was a budget airline but they gave me food and I had a TV. I landed in Bali where Ayla had arranged a taxi for me. I got to the hotel where she and Laura were staying and we spent the day by the pool catching up on our month of absence before getting dinner and crashing out.