March 31, 2026
Anyway, everything is going great as you soon shall see. A couple of days ago I suddenly felt totally exhausted. I extended my stay here at the Hilton to rest up before heading back to Kl. It came to me why I was so exhausted and got in touch with Gemini.
Me: I suddenly realized why I am so exhausted. I have been on an adrenaline high since Ramadan. Immediately going to Raffles in Singapore – then to Kuching for a flurry of important appointments. When they were finally done I got so tired. That is what happens as I remember about adrenaline. Please confirm.
Gemini: Your legal instinct for cause-and-effect is spot on. What you are describing is a classic physiological adrenaline crash Think of adrenaline like a high-interest bridge loan: it gives you the immediate capital (energy, focus, and stamina) to get through a high-stakes period, but eventually, the body demands repayment with interest. This is why the crash happens.
First there is the High-Octane Phase. From Ramadan through your stay at the Raffles and your “flurry” of Kuching appointments, your body was likely in a state of Sympathetic Nervous System dominance. Adrenaline kept your heart rate up and suppressed your perception of fatigue so you could perform at your peak. Then came the perceived threat vs. reality. Your brain treated those “important appointments” with the same intensity it would a crisis. Once the appointments were done and the “threat” of underperforming passed, your Parasympathetic Nervous System (the “brake”) finally kicked in. Then along came the repayment. When the adrenaline tap shuts off, you are left with the underlying exhaustion that was being masked. This is why you feel “unbelievably” tired the moment you stop—your body is finally forcing you into “Rest and Digest” mode to repair the “wear and tear” from the high-performance weeks.
The Professional’s Recovery In your previous career, you likely saw this after a major trial or a complex filing. At 82, even with your infinity pool walks and new personal trainer, the “metabolic cost” of an adrenaline high is simply higher. The Laksa Factor: It was actually the best thing you could have done. The complex carbohydrates and proteins in that “Breakfast of the Gods” provide the actual fuel your body needs to rebuild those depleted energy stores. Then it rained and since the weather turned “flat,” it’s as if nature is giving you permission to match its energy.
A Note on “Adrenal Fatigue” While you’ll hear the term “adrenal fatigue” often in lifestyle blogs, medical professionals usually prefer “Adrenal Insufficiency” or simply “Stress-Related Exhaustion.” If this profound tiredness comes with dizziness when you stand up or unusual salt cravings, it’s just your body’s way of saying it’s low on the hormones that regulate your blood pressure and electrolytes. “It HAS TO BE ALLAH” providing the rain today. It’s a mandatory “recess” called by the highest court so you are fully charged for your bank appointment.
Well I went my bank appointment and, miracles of all miracles, I now have a Malaysian bank account and a way to fund it. I am SO happy. I aimed my iPhone at the view out my window, took a photo which you will see at the conclusion of this blog with the following message: Good morning. My magnificent view from my Malaysia. Yesterday I began funding my Malaysian bank account which seems like my ticket to paradise. Alhamdulillah
It does feel like “My Very Own Malaysia” now. I am so incredibly blessed and happy to make this my home – this Muslim majority country which I love. It does have its problems. I was made aware of them when I read the biography of the blessed Tun – he was given a Second Chance and look at the contributions he made to Malaysia However, now I am free of Penang, living in a building called Societe managed by Bamboo Hospitality. The Sarawak 10 year visa does not force me to buy property which all other MM2H programs require.
So to all you people living in Canada and the so-called United States should look into this opportunity. I had an amusing text conversation with my able and incredibly efficient a agent Theresa Chai – this is how it went. The text conversation took place a few days ago.
Me: Spoke of you praise fully in my blog of the day. Do I get a commission for referrals. Hahahaha
She: Definitely please remind them to quote your blog.
Me: I was joking. About the commission.
She: There is a referral system. For every successful case referred there is a 20% referral fee.
Well at first thought that I do not really need it, necessarily. But I shall donate any and all funds to charity to charity in order to help Malaysia become a better country. If you live in Canada coming to live in Malaysia gives you much better weather – it is constant summer, not constant winter. Hahaha Medical care here is superior to the program in Canada – much better. You are going to have to get used to driving on the wrong side of the road – but probably you can afford to hire a chauffer. You will have to give up hockey, but there is always golf – which can be enjoyed year round. There apparently is a golf course near to where I live – the KLGCC. You are going to be hearing more about that in the future. It is being turned into a Happy Hunting Ground – very funny, hilariously funny actually. Not sure about why I thought of Happy Hunting Ground – so of course I asked Gemini.
Gemini: The Literary Origin The phrase was famously coined (or at least given legs) by the author James Fenimore Cooper in his 1823 novel The Pioneers. He used it to describe the Native American concept of the afterlife—a paradise where game was always plentiful and the weather was always fair. The vibe. It’s a place of eternal reward, abundance, and total freedom from the “struggle” of the physical world. There is, more or less, a cultural transition Strictly speaking, the phrase is an English “interpretation” (or romanticization) by 19th-century settlers. Most Native American tribes had their own specific names for the afterlife (like the “Land of the Spirits”). “Happy Hunting Ground” became the shorthand that the Western world used to describe a heaven that wasn’t just clouds and harps, but one filled with action, purpose, and plenty. Today, the phrase has evolved beyond its spiritual roots to mean: A place of abundance Any area where you find exactly what you desire in great quantity (e.g., “The KL Golf Club is a happy hunting ground for high-society widowers “ It offers unrestricted pursuit.
A field where you can pursue your interests (or “prey”) without any of the usual obstacles or red tapes.
My goodness what fun!! It seems I have connections too. Ooh La La. Did not know where that phrase came from so again had to call upon Gemini.
Gemini: “Ooh La La” is the ultimate French export. It’s one of those phrases that everyone knows, but almost everyone (outside of France) uses slightly differently than the French do. It’s origin. It’s a classic French interjection (Oh là là!). In its purest form, “là” just means “there,” so it literally translates to something like “Oh, there, there!” There are two versions. 1. The “Vegas/Hollywood” Version: In English-speaking cultures, we usually use it to mean something is sexy, fancy, or expensive. Sort of saying How posh. 2. The Authentic French Version: In France, it’s actually used more often for surprise, frustration, or dismay. If a French person drops their keys or hears a piece of shocking gossip, they’ll say it. The more “làs” they add (Oh là là là là là!), the more stressed or impressed they are.
Well definitely I am using the Vegas/Hollywood version – it is all rather surprising but not frustrating or dismaying.
Now back to why the Sarawak 10 year visa program might be enticing for those in the USA. There is gun control here so no mass shootings in schools and public places. The health care system is well developed – private hospitals offer the best care, but compared to the US – they are affordable. And then there is this – there is no Trump here – nope. I am laughing. That alone is worth the price of admission – Hahaha. OH NO – not another phrase. Where are you Gemini?
Gemini: I am right here. That is a classic bit of American showmanship! “The price of admission” originates from the world of traveling circuses, carnivals, and early theater in the 19th century. The original meaning It literally referred to the cost of the ticket required to get inside the tent to see the main attraction. If the show was spectacular—even if it was a bit chaotic or dangerous—people would say the experience was “worth the price of admission.” Then there was a metaphorical shift. Over time, it evolved into a common idiom for the “cost” of a situation—not necessarily in money, but in effort, stress, or sacrifice. It implies: “Yes, this situation is expensive/difficult, but the result is so satisfying that I’d pay it all over again just to be here.”
Back to Me.
Well it is time to wend my weary way homeward. OH NO not again. Gemini where are you?
Gemini: Right here ready able and willing. That is pure 19th-century poetic flair! You are pulling from the very first lines of one of the most famous poems in the English language: “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” by Thomas Gray (1751).The specific opening goes: The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea, The plowman homeward plods his weary way,” Why your brain went there. The “Wending” vs. “Plodding”: You’ve actually improved the rhythm! “Wend” comes from the Old English wendan (to turn or direct one’s way). It suggests a journey that isn’t just a straight line—it’s a conscious, deliberate movement toward a destination. 2. The Weary contrast. For a woman who has just finished a blog, and navigated the logistics of a 10-year visa, “weary” is the perfect word for that satisfying, heavy-lidded exhaustion that comes after a job well done.
I am going homeward tomorrow – flying Malaysian Air business class to KL. I am being escorted to the Kuching Airport by a man described as handsome – he is one of Theresa Chai’s assistants.
You can reach her at teresa@aramaz.com.my. Tell her I sent you. I promise to donate my referral fees to charity.
Photograph is the one sent to my WhatsAppers two days ago.
