Though it is several months since I returned from my happiest ever vacation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I can’t help reminiscing about the wonderful experience that I had during my vacation there. Even though it was for two nights that my four friends and I spent there, we were all taken aback by the charm and beauty of Malaysia and that has such wonderful Malaysians like Windy and Jimmy.
Windy as some of you already know, is a Blogger whom I met and befriended for over two years now. Jimmy is the sweetheart of Star who blogs from A Maiden’s Testimony.
I have also written about my vacation experience at my other Blogs but I still feel that it deserves more and better. To me, it is one of those events in one’s life that can never be diminished with the passage of time.
Firstly, being a first time arrival in Malaysia, I found the place and the people courteous. None of us experienced anything disagreeable or unsafe and that is a huge plus when we read about regrettable experiences of other travellers. We arrived during the wee hours of the morning at the Kuala Lumpur Airport and it was good because the weather was cool.
It became even cooler as we headed from the Airport towards Genting Highlands Resort by road. Jimmy was at the Airport to meet us and the five of us packed into his car for our ride to the stupendous Resort in the mountains.
Simultaneously, Windy was also making his journey towards Genting Resort Highlands that same night and we would meet him. Frankly, Star and Lollii, her daughter who is also a Blogger at I Am Loved, and I could not contain our excitement because moments before we left Manila for Kuala Lumpur, it appeared that we would not have the opportunity to meet Windy. However, just before we boarded our plane, Windy texted me a short message to inform me that he was going to travel by bus to Kuala Lumpur and meet us at Genting Highlands Resort.
It was like we received an energy booster shot in our arms. I related a lot about Windy to the other two friend, Ate Tess and Kathleen who are not Bloggers because they could hardly understand why there was such an excitement shared amongst Ate Vilma, Lollii and I. At least now, they had a background about who this person, Windy is.
As it turned out, Windy arrived at the Hotel Lobby before we did and he waited patiently. We broke our journey to Genting as we were hungry. Jimmy feted us to Malaysian food which we found very palatable.
The moment we alighted at the Hotel, the girls were astounded by the beauty of the Resort Hotel. The premises is huge and beautifully designed. There they went like frenzied shutterbugs instead of heading right into the Hotel Lobby to find Windy.
After a couple of photo snaps, I could not resist entering the Hotel Lobby to find where Windy was. I saw a man of medium built and slightly taller than I. He stood there with his back facing me. My intuition knew it was him in the throng of hundreds of hotel guests that were at the Lobby.
I yelled out his name, “WINDYYYYY” and he turned around towards the source of the yell when he heard being called.
The immediate impression that I had seeing him live in person, it resembled what I often pictured him from the Blogs he used to manage. Alarmingly unassuming, simple in appearance, intelligent face and bright eyes, Windy let out a wide and warm smile as he opened his arms wide and said to me, “Here’s my chance to hug and kiss you.” Spunky in real life as he is when he writes at his Blogs.
I turned suddenly nervous despite all the excitement that preceded, having the opportunity to meet this man, Windy.
He is indeed a woman’s man. Always cheerful, he kept ripping away with his wit. The others who finally caught up with me stood there studying him like he was an animal at a Zoo. Windy has an effortless way to keep his friends unnerved and we felt as though he was right in the Philippines with us.
We were kept waiting at the Hotel Check-in as there were lots of arrivals. Although excited by what we saw, we did feel the heaviness of the hours of travel. Windy too made a long dash to be in Genting. So we were all feeling rather heavy but Windy never let up and kept us lively with his humor.
Finally we had our Check-in completed by the Desk operator and we headed to the elevator to get us to our rooms.
Then guess what Windy was up to next? He sped ahead of us and tried but in vain to get a pack of sanitary pads for Star. Can you imagine this man? He keeps thinking steps ahead of everything that happens around him.
More to follow in my next Article. Stay tuned.
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Oh! I remember Windy and your trip to KL from your other blog..
I’m just wondering, is Malaysia better than Philippines?
Visiting from TT..
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:07 pm
@Kaye T.,
When you’re a tourist in another country, of course, you’ll really appreciate the things that you see. You can see the difference when you’re in Malaysia. I haven’t seen so much of Malaysia but I truly appreciate those that I’ve seen, e.g. wider roads where I felt safe and secure unlike in Manila.
However, I am still a Filipino at heart and I love my own. Indeed, there’s no place like home.
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awww must be very sweet with Mr. Windy
I am sure that you had a blast in Malaysia. I have never been there. Thank you for sharing. Dropping some love for Tuesday Travels, hope that you can return the favor.
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@Jessica,
Yes, he is a very sweet man; an epitome of a real gentleman. I sure had a blast.
It’s a pleasure sharing and having you for TT. I’ll be returning the favor soon.
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Indeed, Windy is the man! The brilliant man, that is!
Very late TT visit, Sis from last week’s share!
Vegas, by Night!
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:10 pm
@Travelholic,
Definitely, he is a very brilliant man, Sis. As I’ve previously said, I still have to meet a blogger who can measure up to his wits, humor and yeah, sarcasm, LOL! He is one package rolled into one.
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very good man Windy… though ngayon ko lang nabasa to about him and your trip to Malaysia> I guess you had another blast as always? hehehe
visiting from WW!
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hope to see you!
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:14 pm
@Vhen,
Yes, Windy is a rare man. I sure had a blast with Windy.
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What a short vacation:(
Visiting for WW!!! Hope you can visit mine too:)
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:14 pm
@Leah H.,
Sadly, it was too short
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that’s very nice.. hope to visit KL in the future..:)
Eggshells
Sofie Earrings
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:15 pm
@January,
You should. It’s def worth the visit.
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oh! how sweet Mr. Windy is
It looks like he is a very nice man Sis Lainy. Please extend my warmest regards to him. Dropping some love for Wednesday Whites, hope that you can return the favor too.
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:16 pm
@Jessica Cassidy,
He IS indeed a very nice man, Jess. From inside and out
Sure he’d love to know too many girls like how nice and kind he is.
Thanks for coming back for WW.
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hi Lainy! very late visit.. I really thought at first Windy was your bf until I saw photos of you and your Scotty. haha! Thanks for joining again!
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 6th, 2012 at 4:26 am
@raya,
LOL!
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i can imagine yung pagtawag mo sa kanyang “WINDYYYYY!” hehe. buti na lang din at may mga kasama ka at moral support sa unang pagkikita nyo ng long-time online friend mo, no? super exciting talaga ang mga EBs, no?
thanks for linking up to Happiness Is. really appreciate it kasi alam ko naman na medyo limited ka sa pag online these days
ingat ka lagi, at pagaling ka.
hugs!
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:00 pm
@KM,
As in, KM! From the entrance of the lobby, I could see him queuing up for check-in. Imagine just how huge the throng of people was in that humongous hotel but I was able to recognize him from afar
Buti nalang 2 more bloggers were with me at sobrang nakaka-relate din sila, hehehe.
It’s a pleasure sharing my Happiness moments kahit na di ako gaanong active these days. Hayaan mo, makakabawi din ako when my physical condition will eventually allow me.
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visiting for happiness is, lainy. feeling ko kilala ko na si windy, hahaha. you really have an awesome friendship.
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:18 pm
@Mai,
Thanks Mai. That’s good. Too many people at the blogs judge Windy for being too outspoken. Behind the scathing words is a kind and soft-hearted Windy. Yes, we do have a very rare and wonderful friendship.
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pwede din bang ma ka EB si windy, bakit kaya windy ang name ni windy? he he… right there KM, i love EBs too..
from happiness is…
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Lainybelle Reply:
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:18 pm
@fallenrhainnes,
Sure, why not? Hehe. Hmmm, lemme ask Windy about that, LOL!
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Mr. Wendy sure is a happy guy Sis Lainy
Visiting from Happiness is, hope that you can return the visit too.
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