i've been here a total of four days. there is already a countdown set up till i go home. its called a short term goal. but things seem to be going well today so far.

had the first lecture. should have no problems coping as long as i read ahead. problem is, i bought booze. for myself and my friend. i itch to drink and i need to scratch. its dirt cheap here! yesterday i saw a receipt on the counter at the liquor store. some rich bugger spent close to rm8000 on booze. and this is already duty free. so you can imagine how my eyes widened at the details of the receipt. i wanna be his friend...i'm shallow, i know. chocolate here's cheaper  too. i think i've figured out how to walk to town already. just might to that so i wont have to spend so much on cabs.

other than that, personal life seems to be going ok. there's just the minor insecurity that pops up once in a while that'll pass so long as i dont make such a fuss over it. maybe i should just keep busy. i do miss him very much tho. and its hard being apart. but the first week is usually the hardest, thats what i keep telling myself. get past this week and the rest will just fly by. still...

the money issue is a BIG DEAL living on this island cause we have to pay for every thing. and i mean every single thing. cos we're not getting any allowance from the sponsors (its MARA btw) they can go and die! go die! money's tight la. wallet suffering. i'm suffering. oh woe is me. bought new shoes yesterday tho. i needed a new pair anyways, the old ones were falling apart and these were cheap.

i go now.

langkawi's like a serian island with lots of tourists and cheap booze, chocolates and cigarettes;  dotted with 5 star hotels, budget motels and very charming (maybe its the island charm) double storey shophouses in town. its a nice place, very laid back, very touristy. i wont mind coming here with friends for a break.

and they sell gundams here too! there's no escaping those things!

the island looks good in pictures, as should all touristy places.

i go now.