Missing Left Sandal

Yesterday was , in a nutshell, a fun filled Saturday. It was good. The fun and drinking was upped to a new level thanks to the combination of good company, two sisters from the Czech Republic and the usual suspects from the village. Updates on that later. I woke up at 8:00am but was too tired to get out of bed, read a bit, slept, woke up again and stayed there till about just now. I can't remember the last time I stayed this long in bed.

But it is now 3:57pm on Malaysia Day.

So far, everything is as quiet as I expected it to be. No fanfare whatsoever. I haven't watched TV nor have I turned on the radio so I don't know if Malaysia Day is being mentioned. I could be mistaken, but today is turning out to be just like any other day.

I read the local papers though. And splashed on the front page is a reminder of this day today 44 years ago. This is a good start. People are being informed. However, I don't hear any plans of the usual romp and celebration worthy of this day. No fireworks even. I noticed the state and nation flags are gone from most vehicles and private owned buildings save for government offices. A little too tired after the last Malaysia National Day celebration, perhaps?

I think this is a good way to spend this day. Quiet and uneventful. But this certainly feels like walking without my left sandal on.

Have a nice 44th Malaysia Day everyone.