Monday, August 2, 2010

Runnow Gurl joins the Turf!

My first draw of breath outside the Tullamarine Airport was shockingly refreshing. A total change from what I am used to. A friend who promised to take me didn't show up but I didn't feel angry at all. Too excited and refuse to let any small inconvenience spoil my cheery mood.

Been here 3 years ago but never really had a chance to explore. Well, here I am again on a different mission. A little bit giddy and dangerously contagious I'm afraid. Hehe :P

I arrived at 107 Nicholson St. on a dreary Monday morning. Rapped on the door and heard someone started. I think it was Kak Kuzah. Sorrie! Hehe. Dalina met me at the door and invited me in. I stood affixed at the doorway for quite sometime thinking, " Is this the right house?" It was so different from the image I have in mind; sunny and very inviting. I then realised the pictures sent to me was probably taken during Spring or Summer. And now is winter!!! Haha! Very foolish of me ;P

First few nights were almost unbearable. I know the weather in Canberra is much harsher than here but I just couldn't stand it. Thank God for Kak Jaja's fiery heater. It made sleep possible ;)

Coming to Melbourne was daunting but I then found myself liking this city more and more with each passing day. I even found friendship. Feels instantaneously at ease with my new sisters. Alhamdulillah.

It's true. People maketh the place not the other way round. No matter how dodgy the house looks from the outside but people who live inside is what matters the most. K.Efa, I love your spirit. Your life story is truly inspirational. Stay strong; K.Jaja, stories of you trotting around the globe really heighten my own desire to travel the world. And i so heart ur cooking!; K.Kuzah, seriously, your voice is just too cute to be yours! Haha! And hurry buy that new Jazz pleaseee! Can't wait! Aez, the gorgeous Dr. in town! Lurrrrve ur sambal tooo much! Cook some more plizz plizzz ;). Not forgetting Dalina, thank u soooo much. I owe you my fantastic kick-start in Melbourne. Indebted for life gurl ;), and Fina, tho' our meeting was brief but your warmth really left a memorable mark :) All in all, u gurls rawkkkk!

Cheers!

-Runnow Gurl-

3 comments:

Bulat said...

ehhhh...! hello you!

it was so nice that SOMEONE finally wrote something.hahaha.didnt expect it to be you sbb blog ni mcm dh lemau.

but but but, this is a great surprise.i hope you'll continue to write,regardless.

it was a pleasure meeting you, Runnow Gurl.im glad all of us clicked.cant wait to read ur next post!

Bulat said...

oh, it's Fina btw.Bulat is my other nickname. :p

Runnow Gurl said...

Halluuu Bulatttt! hahahha.Sooo not u okay ;P
Thx gurl. The pleasure is mine. Never really have talent in writing. But this is such a great space to ramble, jot ur thots or dish about watever u want kann! Haha. Share us ur stories too. And come back to visit us soon gurl ;)