Today, I did something I haven’t done in literal ages. I ditched the car, ignored the traffic, and hopped on the ferry to the island. Usually, my hospital runs will be from my workplace, but today? I just wasn't feeling like driving all the way to USM. I was suggested to try the ferry, and my brain went, "Why not? Let's turn this commute into an adventure!"
My first time testing out the brand-new ferry system.
Since it’s the weekend, I traveled from home, parked at Penang Central, and let the ferry do the work. Honestly? It was so smooth. No road rage, no traffic jams. Just me, a prime window seat, and a stunning view of the Penang Bridge and the city skyline to keep me company.
Ferry rides, skyline vibes, and a heavy dose of 90s nostalgia.
The best part? The nostalgia hit me like a massive wave! I started thinking back to 25 years ago (yes, back when I was a young and energetic teenager! 😂). My best friends and I used to literally sprint along the pathway to catch the ferry so we could head to Prangin Mall. Anyone who grew up in Penang in the late 90s or early 2000s knows exactly how important those ferry-to-mall missions were!
Seeing the old, unused jetty paths brought back so many memories.
Back then, Prangin Mall was the biggest, coolest mall around, and catching a movie there was the ultimate weekend highlight. If we missed the ferry, that was 30 minutes of standing around agonizing over whether we'd make it before the opening credits!
Now that I’m officially in the 'fabulous 40s' club, my sprinting days are mostly reserved for chasing down students who haven't turned in their assessments... so sitting quietly and enjoying the sea breeze felt like a true luxury. It feels so good to break the routine and do something purely for the joy of it. I’m not sure when my next sea voyage will be, but I’m definitely doing this again.
Moral of the story: Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to take the slow boat! 🚢❤️
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