Yup, as had been repeated often in this Blog, Life is like a rollercoaster ride. At one point in one's life, one can be enjoying an exhilarating ride upwards...the next moment, one can be going downhill...
And yup, that's exactly what happened to me & my other half today!
Actually, a few days back, me did some minor servicing of our ole junk with plans for a trip to what used to be our favourite haunt when we first retired...Prangin Mall! However, that trip didn't materialise as planned 'cause of unforeseen unfolding events.
Then yesterday, when the "clouds of uncertainty" cleared and there was nothing anymore in the way, I told my other half that it's time for us to make that trip down memory lane...to Prangin Mall. She agreed wholeheartedly...adding that it had indeed been a long time since we went there!
So this morning, after a light breakfast of bread & the usual stuff, we were off to Penang! Started from Lot 10 before 10am and soon it was a stopover at Carrefour, Prai. Only a very small "donation" was made...hehe...
Then it was across the Penang Bridge & the main destination was reached without any problems. Traffic was clear & smooth all the way. A RM2 entrance fee was paid. Lunch was at a new place. Home Recipe. Next to our usual spot...now renamed "Little Oasis". That change was a good choice. For RM8.90 each, 2 different sets of chicken rice meals were ordered. Tasty good food came & both enjoyed filling our tummies although a slight error was made by the waitress...I ordered Iced Green Tea but was given Iced Honey instead! Frankly, me would have welcomed the error, besides enjoying that drink... if not for my present "health-preserving" needs! Ha ha!
Well, my other half finally got her belated "Valentine's Day" gift...a white gold necklace! Me felt very happy when she agreed with my choice...that made it worth every sen it cost!!
After reading in the papers of a new wing having been added to the popular Gurney Plaza, it was decided that that should be our next target visit. Luck was with us because a parking lot was easily found in the basement.
The new wing...looking from the 1st Floor towards the new Parkson end...nice?
To cut a long story short, me got my 2nd pair of cargo longs! Jeans actually. Soda Jeans, to be exact! At 50% discount, it was a good & affordable buy...
And my other half got a 2nd necklace with a 2-heart c/w "diamond" pendant! 2900 only! Oops, sorry...Rm29.00 only... hehe...
Believe it or not, the salesgirl told us it's made of silver plated with platinum!! If you ask me, I'd answer...Nope, it just could not be! Not at RM29. Maybe at RM290? At least? Ha ha!
Well, that was the good part of the rollercoaster ride today!
Now comes the start or "hint" of the not-so-good part of the ride. It started raining after we crossed the Pg Bridge on our way back. It was really heavy after that & only stopped after SP North.
Now the worst part of the ride. The "DIVE"!!
As we're approaching the Gurun interchange, a car, a Proton Wira, came out & cut in in front of us. We both heard a loud explosive "POP" and our car front windscreen just shattered into little "jewels" right in front of us!! Just look at the pics (taken back in Lot 10)...
phew...
Luckily for us, the windscreen had a tinting film on its interior face. And the little "jewels" were held together well as we crawled slowly home. Thank God for that small blessing!Yup, that film of tint material was truly a blessing in disguise! And a real good investment that finally paid off. It really saved the day! Wonder how we would have made it back if otherwise...
Now, comes the hard part. Finding a repair shop to do the replacement of the shattered windscreen. And hopefully, a reliable & competent repair person. Any recommendations?
And yup, looks like the recent "petrol rebate" is gonna come in handy soon...hehe...
Wish me luck, ok? Thanks a meg in advance.
ps. Sincerely hope that my "rollercoaster ride" is gonna be in an upward direction from now...
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