I was working on the itinerary for my India trip, while my friend suddenly messaged me saying India it’s not safe for girls. She heard from her friends that there are many cases of women being molested and raped in India.
Here comes my dilemma, tour seems safer; nonetheless, I don’t really want to follow tour. There are some reasons why I don’t like to follow tour while traveling;
1. I want to experience the culture
2. I am not traveling for the sake of taking picture in the famous landmark
3. I want to explore the cities inside and out
4. Who needs tour guide? That’s so mainstream :P
I started to do a research on travel safety in India.
I can conclude that it is depend on you. Some might said that it’s not safe, but I found some useful tips for women traveling solo India.
- Dress properly. Do not wear anything that shows your body curve.
- As foreigners, you will attract more attention. Please be prepared of people staring at you.
- Use your common sense.
- Do not go out at night.
- Be polite and act like you know what you want.
- Do not accept food from strangers.
- Do not wear any jewelry that will attract more attention.
- Do not give money to the beggars.
Wish me luck.
Cheers!
Tuesday, January 31
Tuesday, January 17
No one belongs here more than you
I’ve been eyeing this book since I saw my friend Ashanti reading it.
Then, in the most unexpected way, I got this book as my Christmas present from my charming “enemy”.
Miranda July is a filmmaker, performing artist and writer. She directed, wrote and starred for film, Me and You and Everyone We Know.
This is a book of short stories by Miranda July, and I’d like to say that this is one of my favorite books right now. It’s about everyday people, doing ordinary life with extraordinary mind. This book is an honest book about people making their honest mistakes. It is odd, but yet enchanting.
I wouldn’t forget about The Swim Team. This story teaches me that although you don’t have the facility, you still have the ability to trust. To trust that you can learn anything you want through different forms.
These dreamy stories make me brave enough to imagine the alternate scenarios of my life. These stories are just too beautiful. Let your mind goes free, create the alternate scenarios from your current life. Well, we need to take a break for a while.
Thank you.
Then, in the most unexpected way, I got this book as my Christmas present from my charming “enemy”.
Miranda July is a filmmaker, performing artist and writer. She directed, wrote and starred for film, Me and You and Everyone We Know.
This is a book of short stories by Miranda July, and I’d like to say that this is one of my favorite books right now. It’s about everyday people, doing ordinary life with extraordinary mind. This book is an honest book about people making their honest mistakes. It is odd, but yet enchanting.
I wouldn’t forget about The Swim Team. This story teaches me that although you don’t have the facility, you still have the ability to trust. To trust that you can learn anything you want through different forms.
These dreamy stories make me brave enough to imagine the alternate scenarios of my life. These stories are just too beautiful. Let your mind goes free, create the alternate scenarios from your current life. Well, we need to take a break for a while.
Thank you.
Infinite Happiness
I met him two weeks ago.
He has lost the sparkles in his eyes.
This guy used to be the most cheerful guy I’ve ever known.
However, he has changed.
C, free your mind.
You’re just too scared to be happy.
You’re such a confused guy and I don’t like to see you like that.
Maybe, you shouldn’t listen to me.
What do I have right now?
I’m broke most of the time; I hate my job and most of the time I shy away from realities.
But I feel fine.
You have more cash, you go out every weekend with your friends, spend the night with the artificial happiness, and you’re not fine.
At the end of the day, money isn’t everything.
I’ve proved it to you, I’m broke and I’m fine.
I was lost, but now I found my way home.
I am sure that you’re lost as well, but with a stable life.
Come on,
Take a giant step!
Don’t be too scared.
Find your infinite happiness.
Life is just too beautiful and it is not right to waste it with your perpetual suffering.
Yours truly,
The slurpee girl
He has lost the sparkles in his eyes.
This guy used to be the most cheerful guy I’ve ever known.
However, he has changed.
C, free your mind.
You’re just too scared to be happy.
You’re such a confused guy and I don’t like to see you like that.
Maybe, you shouldn’t listen to me.
What do I have right now?
I’m broke most of the time; I hate my job and most of the time I shy away from realities.
But I feel fine.
You have more cash, you go out every weekend with your friends, spend the night with the artificial happiness, and you’re not fine.
At the end of the day, money isn’t everything.
I’ve proved it to you, I’m broke and I’m fine.
I was lost, but now I found my way home.
I am sure that you’re lost as well, but with a stable life.
Come on,
Take a giant step!
Don’t be too scared.
Find your infinite happiness.
Life is just too beautiful and it is not right to waste it with your perpetual suffering.
Yours truly,
The slurpee girl
Friday, January 13
Foster The People @ Kuala Lumpur
Who likes Foster The People?
Pumped Up Kicks is everywhere, on tv, bars, clubs, malls and you name it.
I bet everyone is familiar with the catchy tune.
It’s very rare for indie bands to come to Kuala Lumpur and have a show here. Although I’m not a big fan of Foster The People I was pretty excited to see them live.
Honestly, I was kinda underestimated Foster The People. Come on, they only have one album so far, yeah Pumped Up Kicks is having a catchy tune, but do you think it will be fun to watch the indietronica live?
I went to KLCC with very low expectation. Unexpectedly, the venue was quite crowded. I came late, so I missed the first two songs, Houdini and Miss You. The venue was pretty packed and stage was not high enough for people with my heights to see them clearly.
The sweaty Mark Foster didn’t talk much to the audiences, but we enjoyed it. Time flies when you’re having fun. 13 songs were passed just like that. I couldn’t say that I was satisfied with this concert, because I couldn’t really dance, move and see them clearly. Nonetheless, despite the fact I couldn’t see them clearly, but I did enjoy their live performance.
Foster, Fink and Pontius, I hope you guys are going to visit Malaysia again; tour with your new album. Until then, cheerio!
Pumped Up Kicks is everywhere, on tv, bars, clubs, malls and you name it.
I bet everyone is familiar with the catchy tune.
It’s very rare for indie bands to come to Kuala Lumpur and have a show here. Although I’m not a big fan of Foster The People I was pretty excited to see them live.
Honestly, I was kinda underestimated Foster The People. Come on, they only have one album so far, yeah Pumped Up Kicks is having a catchy tune, but do you think it will be fun to watch the indietronica live?
I went to KLCC with very low expectation. Unexpectedly, the venue was quite crowded. I came late, so I missed the first two songs, Houdini and Miss You. The venue was pretty packed and stage was not high enough for people with my heights to see them clearly.
The sweaty Mark Foster didn’t talk much to the audiences, but we enjoyed it. Time flies when you’re having fun. 13 songs were passed just like that. I couldn’t say that I was satisfied with this concert, because I couldn’t really dance, move and see them clearly. Nonetheless, despite the fact I couldn’t see them clearly, but I did enjoy their live performance.
Foster, Fink and Pontius, I hope you guys are going to visit Malaysia again; tour with your new album. Until then, cheerio!
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