ZOMG. Just got home from work after being stuck in the office rush hour jam for over 1 hour!!! I must say that just as I was starting to think that us Malaysians were becoming more courteous on the road, I changed my mind. Cars cutting across from the extreme right to the extreme left; Cars not giving other cars way; Selfish drivers who drive right past the queuing cars and cut in right at the front of the lane when some of us have been obediently waiting in line at the traffic light. You name it, in these past 5 days I've seen it all. Well, nearly all. By the time I reach home, all I want to do is stomp around in fury and frustration, pulling at my hair, screaming, and basically behaving like your typical psycho-bitch throwing a tantrum. But I don't. Because I'm not a psycho-bitch (I hope...).
Seriously, I think our road and traffic system here in KL and the surrounding areas is crumbling and crumbling like concrete that has failed its slump test. As a budding engineer (hah!), I really can't see how this situation is going to improve unless the government pumps in billions of Ringgit to upgrade our public transport system and make the roads bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The latter requires extra road space - which is something that is direly lacking in this part of the country. So again, I don't see how things are going to improve. Maybe someone should propose multiple level roads... That might work.
But anyway, yeah. The traffic here. I don't know. I guess it's something we have to live with. Or we could move to Denmark.
Another 3.5 weeks in this crazy traffic.... I can do it. I can do it.. I CAN DO IT.
boo :(
Friday, 8 January 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
Happy New Year 2010!
I love ushering in the new year because of the possibilities that it presents me with. Being the optimist that I am - the new year means new people, new trends, new lessons, new experiences... the list of new somethings is virtually endless! So you can just imagine how exciting it is to step into this new year (this new decade, actually) knowing that there is room for so many wonderful things to be seen and done. Remember the good times from last year, and leave all the bad times in the past where they belong - time to build some awesome new memories :)
The best word to describe my new year's eve celebrations last night is... interesting(?). I had decided to be a champion of sorts and attend 2 new year's celebrations in one night. Well, it seemed like a good idea then. Bad move!! Had an amazing time with friends - dinner, champagne and an awesome view of the KLCC fireworks from the 25th floor of the Traders Hotel. What more could I ask for right? The company of my other friends... Greedy me. To cut the long story short, my first morning of 2010 (after the nice dinner and fireworks) involved sweaty crowds, littered city streets, jam-packed public transport (LRT), an expensive cab ride, driving around in a frantic rush, and a failed clubbing outing. Finally got home and into my bed at 5a.m. Haha. Eventful much?
Having said that, I didn't mind any of it one bit :) The company that I was in more than made up for all the shortcomings mentioned above. (cue *awwww*)
Some people say that how you start the new year is how you'll be spending the rest of the year... If that is true, I'm going to have to prepare myself for one giant roller-coaster ride this 2010.
2 words - BRING IT :p
Happy New Year, everyone!
Random photo of the night - the fountain at KLCC park as seen from 'The Apartment' balcony
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