Thaipusam

There's something to cheer about Thaipusam every year for folks working in Selangor - its a public holiday!!! In previous years, i would just enjoy the day off but this year since i have a place to write, i decided to do a search what exactly is Thaipusam celebrated for and why people torture themselves in Batu Caves.

So, for those who are uninitiated, if you really want to know, click here. Those piercings you see during the festival are Kavadis which literally translates to "Burden". Devotees carry them, as a form of penance or sacrifice. Though i always wanted to get piercings done on my body i shall pass on carrying one. Let others have the chance first, i mean there are 800,000 people there in Batu caves during Thaipusam!

Thaipusam this year i spent sleeping in (as usual), but not before sharing a few beers with a couple of friends the previous night. It sounds harmless but the ripple effect of this harmless act was quite monstrous.

There are others who's more happening that'll visit nightspots like zouk, rum jungle or POPPI to see and be seen. Expect to see throngs of hot chicks people having a good time shaking their booties while crisp green 50 ringgit notes or multi-coloured credit cards exchanging hands, and of course my favourite part - sights like these;

I wonder if you can still comprehend signs like this when you're drunk. I doubt it.

It not that bad, just your body's defense mechanism when you you give a go at a full pack of ciggies and half bottle of chivas.

Enjoy your holidays!