Memorable Monday

Khai Yi Khor

            On Monday, January 30th, a group of friends, Wei Sing Goh (12), Jessica Ross (12), and I went to Gurney Plaza to watch Split. The actor, James McAvoy, was remarkably good in acting twenty-four characters who have different personalities. The cinema was full of laughter as Hedwig, one of the many characters, resembled Wei Sing in many ways. All in all, the movie was an emotional rollercoaster that made the audience gasp and tense up.

            After the movie, we went cafe hopping in George Town. Famous for its live music at night, we went to Micke’s Place that is located on Love Lane. The ambiance was astounding, as it attracts some very talented musicians from the local and tourist pool. The live band was blasting out pop music that could be heard from afar. As Ross and Goh said, “I've never seen Penang more alive,” and “Although I’ve been living in Penang my whole life, I didn't realize there was an entirely different side to it.” Moreover, we could see workers from different cafes standing outside the street to attract customers to their establishments. Again, this was an eye-opener to us because we have never seen this sight of Penang before.

            Next up, we walked to our favorite burger shack, Junk, which is located two streets away from Micke’s Place. Compared to Micke’s Place, the atmosphere was exotic; for they had a peculiar taste in music that captivated youngsters’ attention. As we were excited to explore more cafes, we stopped by Chulia Court, which is famous for being the only heritage fusion restaurant, music bar, and boutique guesthouse in George Town. Although they played trendy music that stole our hearts, the service was a little unsatisfactory compared to the other two cafes.

       With a delightful heart, we ended our journey in hopes of continuing it some other day. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience; and it would remain as a memorable moment to us all before our high school journey ends.