will i am's delayed diary

The month of May is reserved for celebrating mum's birthday. In 2024, The Tribe brought my brother and mother on a road trip to Kuantan for makan-makan and visiting old friends. From the photos, it looks like mum had loads of fun at Sungai Lembing and Gunung Tapis. Very surprised that she managed to navigate the rocky terrain at the waterfall. Fantastic sunrise and 'sea of clouds' photos too.  I joined them later due to work commitments and spend some quality time with KH. Started our journey after noon and by 2PM we were at Mentakab. Made a short beverage stop at Rakutea, a bubble tea shop that no longer operates today. We arrived at Kuantan some time before 5PM, and were just in time for a yumcha session at Rasa Sayang Cafe with   the Y Tribe who are our Kuantan hosts. So many goodies on the table -- kopi , roti titab , pulut panggang , tebosa , mango cheesecake, toasted kaya bun, and  kuih ketayap.  The best thing is, dinner ain't gonna be light.  Acc...

FYI, Toast Maker Kota Kemuning hires young Chinese boys ( Roshan Melwani's voice rings in my head ). Not sure if there's plenty of consent though. Haha. 

Thrifting has become popular in Malaysia with the entry of big names like Second Street. Homegrown thrift shops like Jalan Jalan Japan and JBR Bundle also provide variety to the scene. I don't have qualms about wearing pre-loved clothes, but I draw the line at underwear! Amazing to see so many used boxers and boxer briefs on sale at JBR Bundle. Although curious, I was not tempted enough to browse through that rack. Perhaps there are some connoisseurs who look for such fermented treasures. 

Drenched sheets! Sweat? Lube? Cum? I would be happy if this was the result of an intense sex session, but unfortunately it was due to the fact my room was like a furnace! 

If memory serves, the last time POD and Nic were in town was in 2010  to visit a friend who was unwell. Fast-forward 2024, they were in Kuala Lumpur for a happier reason-- POD's brother was getting married. Rather than the infamous Federal Hotel, they upgraded to DoubleTree by Hilton this time round. Met up with them at the lobby and walked over to our dinner venue at De.Wan , The LINC KL. Both of them looked well, and it was always never dull talking to POD. Always some travel stories and drama to share, especially with new in-laws in the picture. In terms of food, we all agreed that the Ayam Buah Keluak was delicious. As the night progressed, the conversation naturally touched on aches and pains and blurry vision. Hope to see them again soon. 

Tater was in town again and staying at his usual hotel in Bukit Bintang, so KH and I moved our Saturdate to the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The ramen at Tabushi was underwhelming and the only memorable thing about the whole meal was a weirdo who sat beside us. His meal was groceries from Isetan Food Market. He started with a banana, and when it came to the blueberries, he ate them directly out of box like a puppy. KH nearly choked on his ramen. Our first cafe stop was at Kita Coffee hidden somewhere in Fahrenheit 88. Took us some serious navigation to find it. When it was time to meet up with Tater, KH just fell flat right in front steps of Uniqlo Bukit Bintang. I suspect that it's due to his flat feet. Helped him limp all the way to Westin where Tater requested housekeeping for some ice cubes to ice his knee. We started with a yumcha session at CHICHA San Chen , Pavilion KL. The place was so messy and dirty, not recommended at all. When dinner time cam...