You have to 'pack-up' your previous blogs and transfer them to the new site. Don't forget to leaving a forwarding address in case anyone cares to reach you. But obviously, moving blogsites are easier than moving house. The former only requires you to click on the mouse a few times and the computer will do the rest. So while I'm sitting on my ass waiting for files to be transferred, I post you one question:
Between a familiar, serene environment and the noisy, hustle bustle of city living - which one would you choose?
This morning it dawned on me that the condominium we purchased in the city will be completed by April 2007 (hopefully!) That means that we have to leave the lovely resort-like surrounding that we're used to and adapt to the noise, pollution and busy city life. Then I wondered, why did we choose to buy a place in the heart of the city in the first place when the current place is perfectly fine?
Initially, the idea popped up because we wanted to avoid spending most of our time getting caught in the worsening KL traffic congestion - getting to and from work and back to the quiet confinements of our resort. The only sounds we hear at our resort are:
- screaming children in the playground/pool
- neigbour's elephant footsteps
- the lift "ting"
- cars honking (rare)
- faint sound of motorists on the highway
- birds, bees and flies
- aeroplanes taking off/landing at weird hours
Those are my familiar surroundings.
So what would it be like when we move to the city? I'm sure besides the noisy & busy streets 24hours a day, there's also the exaggerated levels of air pollution.
Wouldn't it be unhealthy for my son to be running around at the playground or swimming in the pool? Is it a good & healthy environment to bring up kids? Of course one can say that since the new place is strategically located near the KLCC park and a nearby golf course, finding green spots should not be an issue. One can still experience living amongst the green whilst in the city.
Fine...next comes the question of where's the nearest Giant? Hmmm...this is a required necessity. Currently, a 5 mins drive would take us to Kelana Jaya's Giant (choose between the big one n the small one). Upon moving into the city, the nearest supermarket would be Cold Storage at KLCC!!
As most of you would know, CS is the most expensive supermarket to shop at. And even though we cut cost on travelling expenses, we'll spend the same amount if we have to shop at CS. *sigh*
Then the nearest malls would be KLCC, Lot 10, Sungai Wang, BB Plaza, Berjaya Times Square and (if you're pushing it) Ampang Park or City Square (both of which have no shops that interest me much!!)
I'll definitely miss my routine visits almost every weekend to One Utama, The Curve and IKEA. Not forgetting, TTDI wet market, Aunty Jenny's Tau Foo Fa, Uptown Kedai Runcit @ Subang Perdana and Rojak man beside Gazebo - just to name a few!
Sacrifices one has to make in order to satisfy ones needs of better time management and time spent!!
I hope I will be able to adapt easily with new unfamiliar surroundings and be as happy as I am at my current home! Till this move happens, I'll cherish whatever green view I own from my balcony and whatever fresh air I can inhale at the resort.
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