Dear Ferries of Penang, You Will Be Missed!

Before 2020 ends, here's a really sad news for all Penangites.

The hallmark of 126 years...is no longer in service in 2021 onwards.

I don't know what to say, this is really heart breaking.

30th December, mum and I decided to go for one last ride...

After our classic breakfast, kopi and wan tan mee, 

we headed to the port for the last ferry ride.

Yes, our historical ferry service.  

Even the iconic footbridge is no longer around after an incident. 

Life has changed a lot in decades, 

but this port and bus station means so much to everyone.

It is always there even when I was just a kid.

We travelled from Kedah to Penang, ferry ride is a must.

Mum brought us along, 

I swear it is a memorable one.

When the shop lots were occupied...

Now most of them are empty.

The happy walkway.

And the colourful and sour smell of jeruk~

When the service is terminated, this port will not be in function anymore.

I guess?

This port, with all the people in and out everyday...

Smell of the sea breeze...

This is where we said our last goodbye...

And ofcourse, cars and motorbikes!

No longer with car and motorbikes...

So there were a lot of people like us, trying to take the last ride.

This will be missed!

My heart felt the pain of losing the ferry service,

disappointed as well.

But the business is not as good as before,

 while the maintenance fees are really high.

Perhaps, changes are good?

When you are about to lose it,

only you will realise the value of it.

It is a mixed feeling for me.

What about you?

New service announcement, 

not sure I like the new boat or not.

One last look of the waiting hall of the port...

As people come, 

people go as well.

Here's my one last ride.

Mum said: Let it be.

Memories will be treasured.

Favourite corner when I was small,

because of the junk food!

Thank you for the service, Sir!

Taking off~

Hey! You look cool.

Leaving the port and here we go!

Mum and her half day trip to mainland, haha!

Reminiscing the good old times...

Indeed, ferry ride carries not only human but also their dreams.

Took this panorama view and ops!

Toilet view is included~

 

Me and my one last ride, 

I m going to miss this a lot!

>.<

Thanks for suggesting this.

There were quite a few people who are like us,

just to take the last ride on this day.

Life goes on?

Nope, life happens in this ferry.

Everyone has their own story about ferries.

Mine is a journey to go home.

126 years, thank you for the service.

And I always wonder about the life jackets on top ever since I was a kid.

Then we saw the new boats....

Hmm, not excited about it.

Here we arrived, Penang Sentral~

Off the boat, and this uncle was totally like us!

Just to keep the sweet memories in photographs~

Entrance~

Old school ferries that are left behind...

Maybe can turn them into a cafe?

So our journey at Penang Sentral was a simple one, 

few drinks and toilet break.

Then off we go, back to the ferry to go home~

I can't help but feeling sad inside...

I am hoping for some good news,

maybe like transforming these ferries into something else,

so that we can visit again.

I do hope that we can still visit one day.

Because this is a part of Penang's heritage.

One peaceful ride with mum, 

I am really glad that we actually made time to do this.

The wind and sound and waves...

Not forgetting how the seawater has changed in colour and marine debris floating around...

And also the classic green floor~

Rusty, because they were in rain and under sun...

What a sad day...

everyone felt the same I think.

And it was quite a quick ride...

And we arrived...

Back to this lonely but happy walk way...

We spent quite a long time today, mission accomplished.

Who knows what will happen after this?

How their life is going to change?

Their life is here!

Even the siu bao (pork delicacy) is no longer available due to halal issue.

It used to be our must buy when we come to the port.

Well, though I no longer consume meat.

Haha, life has really changed.

But dear Ferries,

You are awesome!

I have faith, that this is not the end yet!

Penang will not let you go.

We are not happy but we will try something for sure.

Let's pray and hope for the best.

Last but not least,

Thank you for the service,

our unsung heroes.

You did great.

One Last Goodbye, 2020

Ops, December is almost ending.

And nope, no Christmas, no celebration.

Here goes another year, the one and only 2020, my last twenties.

What I appreciate this year:

• Being healthy and well-fed with food,
• Still working and making a living.
• A chance to try out working from home. And a second chance as well.
• Get to meet most of my favourite people still and they are healthy too!
• Get the funeral of grandma done before lockdown.
• Unlock new skills as I have more time this year, like upcycling.
• Annual leaves that I feel like applying whenever I want.
• Setting up my new place slowly and get pre-loved items once awhile.
• Finally understand the gist of herbs, especially basil, smell so good and I made my first pesto sauce.
• Found a new interest: Food Lab Experiments. Though I failed a lot of times.
• Living a totally different lifestyle with new norms, pretty cool and challenging at the same time.
• Meatless ever since grandma passed away in Jan.
• Attack on Titan Finale is showing this Dec! OMG, THIS IS INSANE~~~
• And new songs from JJ, CNBlue and Ed Sheeran before 2020 ends!

Nonetheless, 2020 is not too bad if we look at the good sides.

Not everything is bad, or not?

As there is always a first time for whatever we do as long we are living. 

2020 is a good year for "first time" for the human being.

First time being threatened as a species, regardless of your status or races.

First time our country is fooled by politicians as a whole, it sucks.

First time getting nation lockdown and just stay home.

First time we learn to appreciate gathering time and freedom.

First time we treat every goodbye as one last goodbye, perhaps?

First time we do not have to attend weddingsss?

First time for us to rethink of our incomes and other oportunities.

First time no graduation for students.

And a lot more...

But seriously....

I miss travelling and meeting my friends with no concerns.

I miss flying in the sky and enjoy my flight's meal.

I miss my little nephew who is growing up so fast in Singapore.

I miss the world and sincerely pray for the best for 2021.

Hey 2020, you give us so much and we lose so much at the same time.

No matter what happens, it is time for the human to rethink what we've done.

Intelligence is not everything, but being wise and thoughtful will sustain our humanity.

Instead of being scared or careless, we really need to take Covid-19 as the greatest lesson in human history. 

It is definitely a jackpot if you make it till the end to regain your freedom.

If you don't, pray for the rest of the world ok?

Last but not least, some photos to sum up my little 2020:

Aunty Nico's legs are getting weak now.

Unable to walk much, sorry babe.

While me and 2020, trying to get some abs but well...

Maybe 2021 la.

One and only nice photo for this year, I think.

Representing my last twenties.

So goodbye, dearest 2020.

You stay safe and take care my friends.

Stay alive so that I can see you again!

空·虚·无

 2020年毕竟还是一个让人摸不着头脑的一年。

说它是一个劫，它却给了我们很多的新体验。

但总的来说，它是空、虚、无的一年，绝对没错。

可能是我自己的处理方式让我有这样的想法。

但空虚这个感觉却是源源不绝的，所以只好想尽办法去填补那样的空虚感。

因为想做的事很多，但惰性作祟，

天使与恶魔的僵持，让我时常责备自己，真的没出息啊。

除了看很多不同的动漫，多到我也数不清了，

前一阵子也一口气追完11季的美剧《Modern Family》，对它真的是又爱又恨。

看到第9季的时候，心里的感觉就是：

“糟了，又要看完了，空虚又要来了”。

不过话说，整200多集的美剧，真心觉得好看。

无厘头的剧情还是有的，不过感概的复杂心情也一直环绕着。

这部美剧从2009年开始播放，2020年4月才圆满完结。

剧中小孩子的角色从小学演到了大学，看着他们每一季不断地成长，能不感触吗？

一个大家庭，内有三个小家庭，每集上演着不一样的生活剧情。

有同志，有年龄差距的跨国再婚，还有普通的小康之家。

这部剧覆盖的层次也太广大了，有些剧情也很狗血，还会赚人泪水。

不过，欢笑的时候还是比较多啦，反正就是一部快乐的美剧，大力推荐。

第一季的样子，大概是这样吧~

也是问题很多的家庭，可是谁家没问题呢？

后来的他们~

想象从2009年开始追剧的剧迷如何耐心等待，

而我则是一次性看完他们的成长。

幸好我不用一季一季慢慢等，真的会抓狂呢~

反正，也看完了，这剧很合我胃口，难得。

追完后，真的是空啊~

再早期，追了一部网络小说……

《冥君幽情》

看题目就知道，这不是一个正常的故事。

有一点爱情，占10%，其余90%都是讲诉灵异，鬼怪尸妖等。

简单来说，女主角被冥王选中进行冥婚，

然后人鬼恋，还有很多很多的抓鬼环节，

还有还有男主冥王，也就是阎罗王，或鬼王，

一定要很帅很有灵气，然后很霸道，等等~

反正，正常人的小说我看到闷了，就选择异常一些的来看。

然后，我就回不去了。

投入在那样的灵异世界，看完整部后回到现实，

又是一场空的感觉啊~

作者真强，这样也能写得出来，佩服！

然后再次追的下一部小说，当然也回不去正常版的故事了。

《我的傲娇鬼夫》

鬼夫耐地狱鬼将，不能再看冥王当男主的故事了，

因为没有人写得比《冥君幽情》好，至少我这么觉得。

然后剧情还可以，因为有神秘感，

加上可以自己去想象，然后投入在另一个世界里，心灵满满的。

只是当然，看完后又是空虚感，有点难受。

追网路小说不好的就是，眼睛很累，

让我觉得我的闪光越来越严重了。

就这样，一下空虚，一下期待，

又空又虚，折磨啊~

不过，总好过没期待，那才是日常的折磨~

比如，一整年辛苦工作，然后没有旅行的期待，

日子重复循环，没有什么大目标，

除了存钱，然后安慰自己过后要好好玩一遍~

你想去哪儿呢？

我想去哪儿？我也不知道也~

真的不知道要去哪儿，心也很累了。

2020年就是这样，来来回回。

努力解锁未知的潜能，

尽情享受居家办公的小日子，

感恩能够和家人在一起，

虽然哪儿也不能去，

想见的人也见不了。

就让多出来的时间变得更有价值一些吧！

说一说我的偶像林俊杰和CN Blue吧！

他们出新歌曲了！

喜欢JJ的《最向往的地方》，《幸存者》，还有《Stay with You》。

喜欢CN Blue的《Then, now and forever》，《Would you marry me》，

还有红薯夫妇的《Banmal Song》。

主唱容和真的很帅，对他就说不出的喜欢，想要一辈子跟他的那种喜欢。

他的调皮，才华，柔情还有细腻，就是他了！

31岁的男人，真的魅力无限，越来越稳重，让人没办法不喜欢。

重新拿起吉他，也是因为他。

虽然我还是那么没出息，依然学不会。

不过最近的循环播放都少不了这几首，

好像其他歌曲都不入耳，听不了。

心境的差异，靠歌曲来支配。

因为音乐有治愈心灵的功效，听一首好歌很重要。

再不然，就努力看食谱，想烘什么蛋糕就立马去动手。

好奇感是其次，主要还是害怕自己浪费了2020，

什么都没做就虚度了光阴。

能够通过烘培来打发时间，其实是意外，不甘愿失败，

所以就一直尝试，也让我有了一个目标，

顺便完成自己未完成的to-do list项目。

说来也复杂，反正烘培就让我保持有动力，

还想试很多不同的食谱，且让2020年成为香喷喷的一年吧！

夜晚睡不着的时候，就刷一刷购物网，

止一止购物的欲望。

其实欲望早已被荷包限制了，然后努力修行断舍离，

很多东西看了都能够三思而买，

有些甚至看都不看了。

遏制购物欲的最高境界，我快到了。

重点是，我什么也不需要啦，

不重要的东西买来干啥？

衣服穿不完，新年大概也不过了，

所以没什么需要买的，罢了。

只是，收到包裹的喜悦，目前还在努力遏制。

网购啊，烦不烦，真实的~

随机播放，听一首《飞鸟和蝉》，心情很容易就到了谷底。

毕竟了解了歌曲的意境，真的很难不悲伤，或许这就是我们的结局。

第五个季节，第十三个月，

我们再见吧。

其实也没什么，可能放空的时间多了，思绪做怪了。

一旦有机会闲空，很多奇奇怪怪的想法与空虚感就会来袭，真的受不了。

所以努力让自己忙碌，不能够太空闲，不然会承受不了空虚的感觉。

宁可劳碌，也不愿又空又虚。

我就是这样的劳碌命，

但劳碌了，荷包也没什么增长，哈哈~

希望2020的最后一个月，

心情能够保持愉快，

因为没有成就感的感觉，会要了我的命。

对自己太苛刻了，真的是另类折磨。

说白了，就是不希望虚度此生，

如此简单。

祝福你，安好。

How are you, 2020?

Hey, how are you so far?

Is 2020 getting any better?

Hmm....

 

At least Aunty Nico gets better now, no more suffering.

Looking good huh?

So glad that she stays.

And still cute as usual.

2020 is definitely better with her around. 

As this year, meeting people is a tough thing to do.

So cherish whenever we can meet our close and dearest friends and family.

It is good to know that everyone you know is ok.

Though grandma is no longer with us,

but she is always in our hearts.

And yea, helping cousin in her business marketing and design.

I really enjoyed myself doing stuff like that. 

Designing is my thing.

And then meeting friends is also quite challenging nowadays.

Especially when they have children and married.

Their focus is just no longer on friends.

Which is normal, I think.

Some fun moments with little friends.

Appreciate if your friends make time to go see you.

And go visit them once a while too.

Should work both ways.

Little friends~

Let's grow healthier and stronger together k~

Because.....

health is so damn important....

And it hurts still.....

19th October....

we lost a good friend.

Due to bacteria/virus infection.

Dearest Pink, 

you will be missed for sure.

VOV will never be complete again...

Our first concert in USM Jazz Band....

Our first song is called "September"...

Rest in peace, my dear friend.

Yeap, life is fragile, 

you don't know death or tomorrow will come faster.

But life goes on and on...

Some working moments in 2020:

Held a press conference, phew everything was ok.

Press interview and we were included in the photo,

ops!

Trying to look inoccent huh?

And the beach clean up!

Someone told me it is too late to save the world,

no point to do all these works, so why so serious?

But hey!

The world sucks because of your existence.

You are truly the shame for human being,

just do your part k?

And 10.10.2020~

A perfect day for you?

I think it was quite a memorable day for me, haha!

One day stidy trip that considered fun during such a Covid season.

It was good to be able to go around for new sights.

Team that is my favourite for now.

Other than that, some me time and self-development experience:

 

Baking skill unlocked and still experimenting,

no oven but you find ways~

I think it is a fun and healing thing to do so far.

Keep my curious and focus.

Of course more cakes to eat after bake.

 

And online shopping for stuffs~

Just the feeling of receiving parcels and unboxing~

Really obsessed, but still under control.

Last but not least, my big project all these while:

Wuhoo, 2020 and my little achievements.

I don't like to waste time, and I need to have accomplishment. 

Though these are not making money,

but the satisfaction is there.

Success cannot be measured with money.

It is a  happy feeling within you,

when you hit the goal with a greater reason behind,

not only for yourself but also for the community.

And enjoy what you are doing, 

when you do the right thing right.