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The Penang Shopping Trip Where I Learnt The Horrible Truth That I Am Fat(surprise, surprise!)

Posted on November 27, 2006February 8, 2008 by Jolene

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Lie Yuen, Brenda, Cze-Yin and I decided to go to Penang on Saturday for some serious shopping.

Being totally useless driving comrades, Cze-Yin and I were asleep all the way while poor Lie Yuen drove all the way into Penang. We got lost and ended up at some armed forces base. We actually drove up to the guard house to ask for directions and were quite worried that they might actually shoot us. lol.

We waited for Brenda to come and meet us outside the armed foces base or whatever you want to call it. 


Cze-Yin actually BROUGHT notes to study. The guards should shoot her. Haha.

Brenda, the Penangite, brought us to eat good food at Pulau Tikus. It was good food all right.

One thing I don’t get about Penang food. How can the entire island be “good food”? I mean you have the same food in KL and the rest of Malaysia. How would you know if a hawker in Penang is really from Penang? A hawker from Subang could easily go up to Penang to set up a stall and tourists would flock to it and say, “Wah! Penang got good food, you know?”. Same recipe what, no?


Cze-Yin and Lie Yuen


I wanted to eat Lam Mee so badly. I could only find Lam Mee in Taipan and since the restaurant closed down, I couldn’t get my weekly fix of Lam Mee.


LAM MEE!!!


Mee Goreng..I think.


Cze-Yin’s char kuay teow.


And then Brenda took us to a very famous Chendol store in Georgetown, I think.


Brenda and Lie Yuen standing in a very old heritage-ish type of street. We love heritage-ish type of streets.


Taking it all the way.


Chendul time!


They actually have a branch in Subang Jaya!


Nice shot of some plant with the chendol eaters in the background.


l-r: Brenda, Lie Yuen and Cze-Yin

After chendol, it was on to some hardcore shopping at Prangin Mall, our main purpose. 

Prangin Mall is abit like Sungai Wang, but not as fun. Abit lala but nevertheless interesting.

However, the clothes are quite interesting. Obviously you’d start touching it, and wonder if they have your size. So I took one out – it was a dark blue tube dress with a ribbon at the chest. So I asked the salesgirl, “Is this free size?”

She said in Hokkien, “You are too big for this, but you can wear it,” she said to me and then motioned to Brenda.

I was like, “Wtf? What did she say to me, Brenda?”

Brenda was like, “Er…she said you’re too big for this..”

I looked at the woman and said, “Oh, so you’re saying, I’m too big for this?”

Then she said, “yar”

And I turned to Lie Yuen and said, “Someone said I’m fat!”

and Lie Yuen shouted, “Who Who! Tell me who! I beat the person for you!”

Then I got abit embarrassed and said, “Shh shh standing behind me,”

But at least she heard it lah.

I took a few other tops and went into the changing room feeling like shit.

then Brenda slipped me the forbidden dress and sure enough it couldn’t get pass my shoulders. Neither could it get past my hips.

I shouted out loud and said, “I CAN’T WEAR THIS COZ I’M TOO FAT!”

So we moved onto the next shop. Still feeling rather low, I gingerly fingered the tops. There was this cute singlet which was bright blue and bright yellow. My favourite quirky colour combo. Used to have it as my braces bracket all the time.

I asked the sales girl if I could try it on, since it is an RM10 top. Usually they don’t allow customers to try on RM10 tops. Then she asked her boss and the boss came up to me and said, “Sorry, you can’t try it..”

I thought, “Oh, ok. Understandable. RM10 top.”

“You can’t fit into it. Your chest is too big,” she said, trying to be as nice as possible.

I accepted it and said, “I see..”

I then reassured her, “it’s ok, I already kena-ed from the other shop,”

And I immediately turned to Brenda and said, “Please give me a knife,” and made a wrist-slitting motion.
See, big chested is a curse. I’m going through a fat phase now, my tummy has been flatter, agreed. I was slimmer three months ago, don’t know why, but I am fatter now. So my boobs look uglier when I am fatter.

And so happened, someone coincidentally washed all her bras on that very same day and had to resort to a really old bra. Hence, this bra is So freaking hard that if you knock on it, you will retract your knuckles in terror because you will be horrified at the hardness of it all.

So, picture this. My breasts do not fill up the bra. There are airspaces between my bra and them boobies. So, if I get punched in the boobs, you’ll hear Pfft pfft sounds and I won’t be in pain. But desperate cases call for desperate measures. Since the bra is so friggin hard, the shirt takes on the shape of the bra when I put the shirt on. Unlike other well functioning bra which depresses when the shirt is pressed onto it. This bra pwns the shirt.

Angered, I walk into a lingerie shop. I saw a comfy looking bra and immediately went into the changing room. Feeling much happier back to my normal size, I went out and told the saleslady, “I am buying this bra but I don’t feel like taking it out,”. She casually plucked the price tag off the bra strap and scanned it, acting as if a customer walks out with a newly bought bra everyday. How the other girls laughed. LoL. I just didn’t want to put that rock of a bra back on because it annoys me and reminds me how disgustingly disturbing feeling stiff material on my chest. Ugh. I’m gonna pull a 1970s feminist thing and burn the bra when I get back. I hate that contraption.


Doesn’t Cze-Yin look nice in a dress? It’s her first time! Hahhaa.


Yes, yes, I know I still look big in this picture, but I’m trying to be really natural about things. Just reduce some fats here and there, the original photos show a huge elephant paying for her polka dot shoes. Fat people get really good at photoshop. But I still have some hope left, the legs are not photoshopped. *heart* Hence, the paddle pop woman.


An obligatory mirror photo.


Yes, tummy is photoshopped too. Boobs were decreased a little. The skirt is cute isn’t it? The shirt’s material is too cheapish for all that RM40 it was worth.


Brenda found the antique telephone rather unique. You know in KL they have shops selling expensive items which sell because of the creative efforts put into it? Think Room Interior Product. Up north, they have the same concept, except they charge it cheaper. Like back in KL, a clever looking bunch of drink stirrers(with hands and feet as handles) are sold for about RM30 back home, which is atrotious. Over here in Penang/SP, the same things can cost you Rm7.90. Perhaps one of the very few things to love about being stuck in the northern part of Malaysia.


Jolene Lai meets Jolene Tsai. *puts on Black gangsta voice* So you da bitch they been comparin’ me to huh? Yo an’ yo sexy voice, thinkin’ yo all cute an’ stuff, I tellin’ yo girl, I’m sick o bein’ sung yo songs to whenever new niggas meet me yo. I been havin’ enough of yo shit. *head swing to the side in a manner of a “full stop, period” and fingers stuck out in contorted nigga fashion*


We found ourselves some Thai icecreams. Just popsicles of fruit cordials.


After shopping for nearly six hours, most of us could not tahan anymore and felt damn tired. We were like crawling around Prangin Mall but had to stop at every other shop because we are well, girls. Above is a picture of me still wanting to shop despite being very very tired.


The aforementioned Thai Ice Cream.


Ah, a very photoshopped photo of me. In actual fact, my fats are a quarter more extended to the front. So yay me. Oh, and arms are fatter too. Why the hell am I even admitting that I photoshop myself when I photoshopped myself in the first place? Sheesh. Well, I was discussing this with Mel over MSN and she said she doesn’t want to lie to herself by photoshopping. I’m telling her it’s a long term investment of sorts. Think of how happy you’ll make the fat 50 year old you. It’s okay to tell white lies as long as it makes another feel happier. I shall stick to that school of thought. Indeedy. So just remember, I’m much fatter in person. Don’t run away when you meet me, okay? Just a warning.

I hate to be constantly depressed when I see fat photos of myself, so I resorted to the dark side – Photoshop. I’m still me people, please continue to love me.


Lie Yuen loves the heritage-y look about the buildings in George Town.


Hehehe, damn nice this photo. Very good composition, Lie Yuen.


There were actual families inside the building watching television. The grandma then came out to look around with a frown on her face. I shouted a few, “We don’t have this in KL!” for good measure. So that people can nod their heads understandingly and go about their own ways.


Outside an Indian family’s house. See the Indian Aunty frowning at the Jakun.


The two spoilsports who didn’t participate in our camwhoring session.


Lie Yuen took this shot. I think it is damn nice.


Erm, I’ve seen compositions like this in Asyraf’s blog. Abit fail lah, but I think it is nice!

Nice? 😀


Dinner was friggin’ good. I know la it’s nothing to shout about. But it’s just damn tasty. Yes we get it in KL too, sei jakun por, but it’s just damn tasty! Mmm!


We ended the night with chocolate fondue at Haagen Daz.


So poor thing, must drink water.


l-r: Brenda, Me, Lie Yuen and Cze-Yin


The orgasmic chocolate fondue. I was too stuffed to fully appreciate it.


Mmm!


Making use of the pretty lightings.


More.


Yet some more.


Sorry la


On the way back to the car, we saw something we’ve never seen in the whole of Malaysia. Never in my life have I ever…….0_0


And honestly, what in the world IS a Getaran Kondom? A vibrating condom? Stimulation for him and her? *puzzled*
Alright, clean thoughts, Jo, clean thoughts. *bangs head on the wall* It’s very difficult to maintain a healthy environment of clean thoughts in my head, as most of my friends can attest to. Muahahahahaha. *reinserts jolene’s trademarked dirty mindedness* So I shan’t bother.


And here are my spoils. Not much, but it certainly felt like I bought a heck lot of things. A hand bag with a strap. yeah, the nice handbag I have at home does not have a strap. Suet, it’s like the one we saw at Mid Valley that day.


And the red and white polka dot shoes up close! Cantik hor?

16 thoughts on “The Penang Shopping Trip Where I Learnt The Horrible Truth That I Am Fat(surprise, surprise!)”

  1. g_mas says:
    November 27, 2006 at 2:32 am

    fat wat fat la, say u fat some more i whack ur head!! 😀

     

     

    jo: dahlah said use photoshop!;D dun whack meee 

     

     

     

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  2. George Lim says:
    November 27, 2006 at 6:47 am

    OMG!!! You actually showed my favorite Mee Goreng!!! All I have here is the instant noodles. sigh… Oh, can I copy the food photos and show to my British friends? They have no idea what is a Char Koey Teow and Mee Goreng is…haha…

     

     

     

    jo:ehe sure! be my guest. 

     

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  3. Sush says:
    November 27, 2006 at 8:47 am

    hahahah. i think getaran would be ‘ribbed’ condom? just a thought.lol. i miss penang. i miss penang food. i miss my uncle who takes me to eat damn good penang food!!! and i miss the fact that the fondue back home is only 40 plus ringgit. over here, its 16 pounds per person.

     

     

    jo: cost me rm62 ar! and the chocolate wasn’t that nice… hahaha.. NO UR MALAY CACAT. it’s vibration la!!! hahahahaha:) 

     

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  4. lilian says:
    November 27, 2006 at 10:12 am

    LOL, it was so much fun to see the bunch of you running around my island. Memang chialat wan these salesgirls. No tack wan. Can I send all my photos for you for plastic surgery and liposuction? 20 sen per piece for the rate, can ah? LOL

     

     
    jo: eheh !! your island’s like a playground:) i enjoyed myself very much. yalah, what to do. but i think salesgirl everywhere all the same lah. that’s why their sales girls anyway. hahahaha.. for my good friend Lilian I shall charge free! :D  

     

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  5. lilian says:
    November 27, 2006 at 10:13 am

    Getaran is vibrating condom. Some satisfied user said it is good. HOI, not me la but I blogged this once and some guy commented.

     

     

     
    jo: hahaha.. i think no need woman also can have fun ya with the vibrating condom! ~_0 

     

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  6. bodicea says:
    November 27, 2006 at 12:15 pm

    wtf. u fat? sweat…

    i prefer to think: big-boned.

     

     

    jo: hehe i know babes:) the rest of the Lai family are big boned too. 

     

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  7. Mr. Brightside says:
    November 27, 2006 at 3:15 pm

    Eh, Penang food is really great eh. There is nothin like authentic penang food. The Char kuay teow got lap cheong and fresh prawns in it le.. Dont think can find dat in kl rite?? I swore never to eat another plate of char kuay teow unless its from penang :P.

    i wanna get a penang wife!! 😛

    p/s: u aint fat larr.. -.-”

     

     

     

    jo: hahaha.. right. right. AUTHENTIC penang food. that’s the word. 🙂 you can’t marry someone for her hometown! ahhaa. PHOTOSHOPPED LAAA 

     

     

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  8. sarah says:
    November 27, 2006 at 4:29 pm

    no worries, my brother told me i gained weight too. at least i had fun gaining it heheh. and i have polka dotted shoes too. they are loooveeee.

     

     

     

    jo: hahaha. brothers exist to stomp on our egos. at least it helps us to be grounded. =) good that u had fun gaining it. i don’t even remember how in the world did I manage to gain mine..;( hehe i painted my toenails red with white polka dots!! 

     

     

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  9. Lin says:
    November 27, 2006 at 8:00 pm

    hohoho welcome to penang island ho ho ho

     

    jo: thank u thank u! 

     

     

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  10. leech says:
    November 27, 2006 at 11:25 pm

    wtf, who would photoshop their chest smaller!!!!! jolene, teach me photoshop! 😛

     

    jo: hahaha you la no patience how to teach!! 😀 when’s the next lesson?:D 

     

     

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  11. PinkSmurfSher says:
    November 28, 2006 at 5:36 am

    ya wei. i honestly dont believe the photoshop thing lor. It really looks like your perfect body! so sexy lar u. i want bigger breast 🙁
    oh yeah jo. Any tips on where to go in penang? me and the boyfriend going there for 4 days 3 nites. and we have no idea where to go to have fun 🙁 suggestions?

     

     

    jo: arrrkk..hope i’ve replied soon enough. i always procrastinate replying;( IT’s trueee..one day i shall put up a post to show you what is photoshopped, what is not.:P and YOU have the perfect body. so..*hits sher around with a trout* hahahhaa.. you’re asking me?? I tak tau la sayang..:P the obvious ones will be gurney drive, pulau tikus..and that batu something.. feringghi?… sounds nice;D

     

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  12. jlshyang says:
    November 28, 2006 at 11:03 pm

    i’m tempted to comment coz this entry is about Penang, my hometown, hahaha.

    The probability of a hawker from Subang going to KL and selling good hawker food is very unlikely isn’t it?

    I don’t think he’ll survive the competition unless he sells something unique to Penangites? On the other hand i find it more likely to find Penang hawkers in KL and selling what people in KL call good food, lol. For eg. the hawkers in SS2 and the char koay teow at Hartamas Square. The recipe is different :p

     

     

     

     

    jo: ehehe yes, i know you’re from penang! yeah that makes sense. but with the popularity of penang food going through the roofs in recent years….. what’s stopping opportunists from cashing in on the hype?

     

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  13. bulat says:
    November 28, 2006 at 11:40 pm

    fat? what fat? i still think you have the nicest legs~~: D: D btw cute shoes!!! bwahaha how much were they? i saw shoes like these in mt kiara for bout RM30 -RM45. depends

     

    jo: hehe thanks. PHOTOSHopppPped. they were about rm50!  

     

     

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  14. s!mple cheryl says:
    November 30, 2006 at 12:10 pm

    fat !? no way. I love your legs! much more slimmer then mine. oh by the way. I got that Rage artical for you already.I’ll keep it for you till I see you one day ya !

     

     

    jo: hehe.. aiyoh, u are slimmer overall:) that’s far better than just slim legs. hey thanks babes!! but i already got my copies from suet li! thanks so much ya!! 🙂 i’ll bug u again next time if i ever write anymore.:) 

     

     

     

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  15. c.ho says:
    November 30, 2006 at 3:24 pm

    mmm. i agree with s!mple cheryl.. you’re not fat. Heck.. I know you feel la. hahahaha.. That’s why I don’t shop in sungai wang or places like that. My self esteem takes an extreme battering that I will not be able to sustain at all.. And yah.. your legs are really slim and nice 😉 aiyah.. think of it this way.. you’re blessed cuz that means most malaysians aren’t voluptuos like you la..

    you know.. some ppl appear to be big but actually.. it’s their voluptuosness that gives the illusion:P

     

    jo: i know i’m not fat EVERYWHERE. just the bad places. like my trunk. i shop there coz the fashion there is kinda cool. some of the sweetest tops can be found there. and i can’t afford the price tags on the more main stream places. … i want to be petite and that’s something that i cannot change lor.;( but takpe lah, it was a fat day. feeling better today. thanks babes. *hugs* 

     

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  16. Asyraf Lee says:
    December 4, 2006 at 9:46 am

    Are you mad?
    You’re not fat lah.
    It’s just yer beliefs that you’re this and that.
    Btw,
    the composition part. Most of my photos shot straight forward, means from front.

     

     

    jo: woops.. what i meant is your artistic way of bringing out the beauty in inanimate random common objects.:) like your 4am KL photoseries. i liked that! 

     

     

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