Friday, October 3, 2008
balik kampung
The sight,the sounds,the taste,the feel and the smell.all of them differs from what you have in Singapore.Malaysia(i mean the suburb) is a place where it brings the kampung boy in you.It doesn't feel like home but it felt a little different.
The sightAt first glance,you know straight away that the kampung you're living in has been there for years.The timber already loses its colors,the creaking of every door and not forgetting the electric fan that could be as old as my Mum.The seats are made from the finest wood which is why it's been there since the start.The backyard houses chickens and other creatures that even i don't recognize them.The sight was pretty well for me.
The tasteThere is a big difference in food between Malaysia and Singapore.The drink taste different, less taste more gas.Chicken less meat because the chicken is from the backyard in other word : fresh.And ketupat.There's more there then here.Enough said.
The soundBang!With just one sound you know that you're going to have loads of fun.Magnesium oxide gives color to this beautiful combustion.And the sound is just thrilling.Nothing much nothing less.
The feelingFloor.That is what came to mind when you're at a kampung.Sleeping on the floor and the only comfort is your pillow.And if you're from Singapore,nasty mosquitos would love to try your delicious foreign blood.I had a few good red little bite marks on the arm and feet which brings me to scratch like a monkey.Damn blood suckers!
The smellMorning is the best.Fresh air because you're surrounded by trees and the only thing block your nose is the smell of smoke left by the explosions last night.You rarely sneeze there and your brain function better with a good respiration for your body.
Then a cousin went up to me and tells me that he'll be going to Singapore for a visit.
I ask,"Where do you like more,Malaysia or Singapore?" - he's Malaysian and he's 11-
He answered,"Malaysia.Because there's more malays here which means more money for me."
I smile and he continues,"But i like Singapore too,because if you change sing dollars to ringgit,i get double."while counting with his fingers.
Kids sure say the darnest yet smartest things.
I hope that sums up how my Raya went at Malaysia.And if you haven't experience any like mine,you should try it.Seriously.
Back in Singapore.Back to life.
-SillY-
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