30 December 2012

There is something about Langkawi Island, situated up north of the Peninsular of Malaysia, that makes me want to come back over and over again. Every trip back here has a significant story to tell. Unfortunately, I do not make a habit to document all my thoughts. However, this trip is something I feel I must share with all of you.

For the last two years, Langkawi has always been the chosen destination for an IPhoneFix get together.Simply because of the fantastic beaches and of course, the memorable new year's eve celebration.

As I reminisced the moment when we landed on 29 Dec 2013, the weather was sunny and windy, just like the last time. Climbing up and down the stairs to Sari Village was something all of us try to forget. It's tormenting and tiring. But the minute we reached the top, the familiar view the villa situated on a hill overlooking the South China Sea and a glimpse of Thailand just made us forget the hardship of climbing. Home sweet home, definitely!

The excitement of being at 'home' didnt end there. In fact, it was the beginning of our memorable moment for Zaini, Halmi and me. Day by day, the excitement just got more and more intense. We explored a beginner's extreme sport - parasailing!

The experience was unbelievable !! I had been dreaming to parasail and bungy jump ever since we went to Bali in 2006. But, I couldn't bring myself to do it. In 2009, I saw some people parasailing in Cenang Beach in Langkawi. My telepathic hubby read me like a book and encouraged me . I almost did but chicken-ed out at the last minute. But as I remembered looking at Halmi when he said, recently "let's do it, Bi. You and me. What'dya say??" . I thought about my Lil G, my 4 year old daughter. But, somehow my instinct said it ll be ok,she will be ok, he will be ok, I will be ok. Inshaa Allah. Thinking back as we speak, I remembered the invitation by dear hubby and made me want to take a chance and just do it. No questions said or asked, and agreed.
As I craft this post, I remembered exactly how it felt.It was the best feeling ever! Hubby and I took the couple parasailing gear and strapped over our bodies. My heart was pumping hard, yet i still want to do it. As we saw our legs slide backwards from the boat, I panicked but i was dying to know what's next.Halmi looked as if he enjoyed it, as we went up and up reaching for the sky. My thoughts about it vanished, when I heard my Lil Girl screamed, " mama & papa going up, up and away! They are flying and look so small!!. I smiled and screamed, "we love you,Aisya!!". Before we knew it, I think we were hundreds of meters up from the sea level.

OMG!!! I couldn't believe I was actually doing this. Finally! I really rised up to the challenge. Really felt proud of myself. As I looked up, the sky is indeed the limits! Or should I say limitless. At the point, I felt I could do anything if I put my heart to it. Letting go of my fears, made me felt like a new person. I'm Supergirl!! Lol! My childhood dream of flying :)

Halmi broke me away from my thoughts and looked at me and said, " it's you, me and this remarkable view!" we smiled to each other and marveled and God's Creation. Alhamdulillah!!

The weather was fantastic. Sunny and windy. Two combination that made our moment awesome. The nearest analogy I would relate to this is looking out the window in a aeroplane, minus the plane and we are flying in an open sky!! The feeling was magnificent. I screamed,laughed and was hypnotised by the beautiful sea, the sunset, the sky and most of all God's wonderful Green Earth!

However, all good things must come to an end. As the boat turn, we were pulled down slowly. As parents we smile with glee as we returned to shore. Our Lil G hugged us. She was rambling that her parents can fly :) the proud feeling expressed by Lil G just made me feel so good inside.

As I am about to end this post, I am thankful to the O'Mighty that we were back in one piece.Smooth sailing in my first parasailing! My first extreme sport.And now I shall keep dreaming to buggy jump. Still cant bring myself to do it yet. Gulp!! Will I? That will be another story to tell.

Location:Langkawi Island,Kedah