Makan-Makan di Melaka: Day 1

This is it: the getaway that I had been looking forward to, apart from Penang and Ipoh, for a very long time ever since I got back from Shanghai last year. It has been three years and I really miss its delicacies.

The best thing about this trip was the boyfie was finally able to take a break and we were able to make this promised trip came true. Plus, it was our very first trip together *excited* He drove all the way from Penang and stayed a night in Kuala Lumpur before we headed to Malacca on Friday morning.

We stayed in this newly renovated hotel, Arenaa De Luxe Hotel at Jalan Ujong Pasir. I was not convinced by its pictures shown in its website but, blimey the place blew my mind totally. It is highly recommended if you are looking for a budgeted lodging in Malacca.

We had Hainanese chicken rice balls at Hoe Kee Restaurant for lunch. It is common to see people queuing up to get seats in this restaurant. In our case, however, there was no queue at all and the doors were closed. I thought they are not taking in any customer anymore.

Next, we had cendols at Jonker 88. In the past, I always had durian cendol. This time, I decided to try out something new: passion fruit cendol and it was not that bad.

As we continued walking along Jonker Walk, we passed by this store that sells durian puffs and decided to give it a try. It was good though. If you would like to give it a try, head to Poh Keong Entreprise. They sell durian ice-creams too.

We then headed to Capitol Satay Restaurant  for dinner. This place is infamous for its long queue. We were really fortunate that we got our seats in less than twenty minutes. The first timers did not really like it but it was a good experience. In my case, I was in my special days so, I did not had much compared to my previous visits.

For supper, to end our first day, we had duck noodles, chicken feet and ‘eight treasures’, as shown in the pictures above, at SS Food and Beverage Station. This place is famous among the locals in Malacca. I found the noodles alright but enjoyed the chicken feet, though a bit spicy, and the dessert.

..to be continued

How to Keep the Fire Burning in a Relationship

“First comes love, then comes marriage, then she comes with a baby carriage..” – a popular refrain, which does the rounds with friends when one of them falls in love.

Every married couple feels that the fire seems to fade away as they grow old together. They fear a loss of value in each other’s life, fear the fact that their own beauty and sex appeal is fading and before we know it, many marriages went out of control. All such situations occur because we do not take stock of the situation ahead and have delusion that the romance will continue forever.

Therefore, before it gets too late, take stock of the situation and know how to keep the fire burning in a relationship.

Do Something New Today Together

Keep trying new things together is definitely one hellish way to not let the fire die in a relationship. That is the main reason why relationships have a lot of passion when they have just kicked off because of the fact that it is new and you are still discovering each other. But slowly, as time passes and this newness starts fading, you might begin to feel that the passion that kept both of you going is also fading along with it.

Therefore, it is very important to keep trying new activities together and experimenting with life, with each other and with our own lives to keep the fire burning.

A relationship that is always exciting and holds the element of newness and mystery in it is more likely to keep its spark.

Get Rid of The Extinguisher

When the fire seems to fade away or runs into one of the dangerous territories, anything and everything that can decrease the passion.

For instance, phone calls during dinner, conversations only centered around a period of financial crisis, reading the paper and not paying attention while one partner talks, complaining and nagging on the part of one partner and silent sulking on the part of another – these are all the things that act fire extinguishers that will put out the fire, in other word, passion!

Prepare for such mood dampeners from the beginning so that either you do not let them come between you or they only end up bringing you closer. Being prepared beforehand about certain situations will help in narrowing the divide or prevent it from occurring.

Space, Not Distance

You will run the risk of widening the gap if you do not allow enough space between the two of you and consequently, creates distances that can never be exceeded. It would definitely serve you well to lead separate social lives even as both of you live and share lives together. Relationships are meant to bring two people together but it should not pose a threat to anyone’s personal space, individuality and individual space to grow in relationships.

Never enter into a relationship with the intention of feeling complete but with the intention of sharing your life with someone worthy of your love, respect and concern.

When spouses allow each other space to grow and feel complete within themselves, the relationship reaches a level of maturity and trust that is matched by very few. And ultimately, you will need nothing to keep you together.

Source: iloveindia.com

Chi Wei’s Farewell@Souled Out Café Bar

I left my blog untouched for almost a week now. What does this supposed to mean?

It means I need to get some life!

And I did, which happened just last night.

However, it was not our usual get-together-having-fun-criticising-people-and-gossiping outing. Cw had accepted his new job offer in Singapore and will be leaving tonight. He has probably boarded his flight now.

Therefore, we all came together to have a dinner with him and, for the very first time for this group, we were chillaxing at a bar for after-dinner! The guys were having beers. Girls? Margarita and mocktails. I am one of the girls who took a glass of mocktail. Surprised?

Don’t.

The highlight for the night is the bombs: Jagerbomb! My very first alcohol since the last ones I had 2 months ago. It was really good and I was relieved that I could turn in when I got home even after consuming Red Bull. I had to work the next day which sucks a lot.

Like Bu said to me before, our circle is shrinking, never expanded. Similarly, like Cw told me over Gtalk, our number in Malaysia is dwindling. Let us all hope our bond will surpass all geographical boundaries.