Day 1 (Feb. 04, 2009) - Off to Malaysia
Hello! Kukie here w/my hubby (turned unlicensed-photo-journalist, tee-hee!) practically taking pictures of me from our waking hours 
, till we get to the airport, 
when our luggages were inspected or x-rayed by airport personnel. The line was really short and everything very organized.
Immigration personnel even got a glimpse of my passport and asked for a photo-opt 
.
A nice lady approached us (forgot her name) and invited us to try their Mabuhay Lounge (a paying waiting lounge area) where we had our first meal of the day (after rushing towards the airport - we had to pay for our meals of course) and the manager and his staff (gosh! I really couldn’t remember their names!) were ever so nice 
to post a picture (however uncandidly) with me. Try their club sandwich (with pimiento), it’s really good! Brought some with me on the plane.
On our way to board the plane (mind you, we were one of the last few passengers to board), I met several Filipina maids bound to Singapore 
- of course, a little pict-op with them should make them happy, giving them something to remember me by. Sad that they had to work for two (2) long years just to keep their family back home live a meaningful life. I guess it’s the same to all our “New Heroes”. But what about those who made them heroes?
The plane’s food was not bad 
and the crew of Malaysia Airlines were ever so nice (sad that there isn’t a Filipino/Filipina on-board). The ride to Kuala was a bit bumpy! One crew said it’s always been like it since the weather in Kuala is cloudy - and a bit raining. “Either that or it’s the monsoon season - giving the air-pocket phonomena,” interjected by my hubby during our conversation.
Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I met some of our OFWs who were on the plane 
disembarking the same immediately after the tube. They are non-HSW workers who would like to take pictures of me 
. Tete-a-tete ensued while we set-off to the immigration 
. For every shops that we passed-by with Filipina salesladies, of course pictures were being taken - it really took us three (3) hours just to reach the immigration counter of KL! Worse, since KL airport is new, my hubby’s last trip there was last 1997, so he didn’t know that we should be riding an “aero-train” towards another building
. C’est la vie! KL airport, according to my hubby, was pretty much any other modern airports that he has been to (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Dubai, etc.) with “walk-rails” that 
give your foot a good rest towards the immigration counters. Little did he know that I’ve already been to Hong Kong with my daughter, Samantha - but then again, he’s on a roll, I’d let him walk-the-talk!
We were met by my hubby’s cousin (and ninang of his Son - Ralph), and kawawang Ms. Angelina “Ate Beng” Luces. She’s 
been working in Malaysia (PJ or Petaling Jaya) for almost two (2) decades now. Off we drove towards our hotel (PJ Hilton), and there we were met with my hubby’s big brother 
, Mr. Lim. Of course, not having been able to eat properly on the plane (how can you grab a bite on a bumpy “roller-coaster” ride?), we had to really take a meal at the hotel. Food was not bad 
, composing of English, Indian, Malay and Chinese cuisine. Our dinner was great. Got a chance to meet with my hubby’s clients (Yen Mei), et al. They are Malaysian Chinese 
who are in the business of sending OFWs to Malaysia. After a short tete-a-tete, we decided to say our goodnights 
since we still had to go to the embasy the next day, our appointment being at 09:00 am!
My pictures enroute to the room:
And pictures inside the room:
Neil igot
February 10th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Congrats Kukie in your Malaysia business trip. Im happy for you.
Nass A. Jawali
February 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I’m hapy for your success kukie. for a long i am your fan from zamboanga. May God bless your and your loveones.
Snooky
February 12th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Dear Nass,
How touching naman! I’m blessed having a good fan like you - so good & so loyal! Sana naman wag kayong mag-sawa. I’ve read in one of your blogs that you’re asking me kung kailan ako babalik sa film? I just finished one a week before I left for Malaysia - entitled, “Booking”. I was told that it’ll come-out soon at the movie theaters by March 4 or 6 (can’t remember anymore the exact date). I have 2 more films to do this 2009 - one thriller and another drama. Don’t worry, keep on blogging and you’ll get to it!
Thank again my love!
God bless!
Kukie
Snooky
February 12th, 2009 at 5:15 am
Dear Neil,
Naku sorry po! Ang tagal kitang sagutin. Ang dami kasing trabaho when I arrived eh! Salamat ha?
Kukie
venus
February 24th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I saw all your pictures in your business trip in Malaysia congrats for your success . I’m being your fans since I was a kid, When you have a show before in chanel 2 always snooky , I always go there to see you .After the show you always sit and talk with your fans before you was signed my album its all your pictures . I’m already 36yrs. old but still admire you a lot coz you are different from other . I’m updated to all happen in your life even I’m not here in Philippines thats why I fell sad when you was down . But I’m really happy for your success now keep up the good work . I wish to see you again and to have picture w/ you before I go in Dubai to work . I know what ever happen to your life hinding hindi magbabago ang ugali mo sobrang bait na tao you are my no.1 idol. God bless you always……
snooky
February 25th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Hi Venus!
I’ve sent you an email giving you my contact info - just in case you wanted to contact me - we can meet (maybe at the SPA or in one of my outlets).
Regards to the family!
Snooks
Maria
March 9th, 2009 at 3:45 am
Hi Cookie,
Been your fan for a very long time. Its good to hear about you being able to succeed after years of being in not so very kind limelight. I have followed your endeavour until I was whisked away to live in New Zealand, and missed you. I had just been lately netting about you and sooo glad that I came across your website. Congratulations and keep up the good work. God bless you always.
snooky
March 11th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Hi Maria!
Just wondering, would anyone in New Zealand be interested in franching my products (fashion jewelries or perfumes)? I heard most white people love such things. Let me know my dear.
I’ve never been to New Zealand, but of course I heard how beautiful it is as a country. Hope and pray to God that I’ll be able to visit you there.
Snooks
Emelda
March 15th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Kakatuwa naman po kayo,ang bait nyo po pala,personal nyo talagang sinasagot mga nag ko-comments dito…More blessing pa po and sana wag nyong pababayaan health nyo..Ingat po kayo lagi…Im sure marami po kayong fans na hanggang ngayon nagmamahal pa rin sa inyo,isa na po ako dun hanggang ngayon,dumanas man kayo ng ulan at araw sa buhay nyo personal man o maging sa showbiz di po nagbago ang admiration ko sa inyo.I will always love you po.
rose
March 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I agreed with you Emelda , me too , i ‘m avid fans of Snooky since underage movies and up to now, i still admire her for being a strong woman after all the trial she encounter in her life. Congratulations and keep up the good work. for me you’re still no 1 . love you and take care always.
Snooky Serna
April 1st, 2009 at 5:17 am
I love you too Rose - having an avid fan is truly an honor. Do give my best regards to your family & God bless!
maldita
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 pm
akoy lubos masaya natutuwa kasi lahat ng napgdaanan mo sinuklihan ka ng DIYOS NA BUHAY ng magandang pamumuhay….mahal ka ng DIYOS KOOKIE……..sana alagaan mo ang relasyong nasa sa iyo ngaun.at mahalin,ingatan alagaan mo kasi minsan lang dumating ang swerte ng isang tao………..
Snooky Serna
April 24th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Dear kapatid na Maldita, ang magandang pamumuhay, sabi ng mga nagpaka-dalubhasa sa mga iba’t-ibang hanay ng agham or siyensia, ito daw ay “subjective” kung titingnan ng mabuti, at hindi lamang maari at bukod-tanging sukatin sa pamamagitan lamang ng mga ari-arian o pang-sanlibutang yaman na ating tinataglay mula sa pang-araw-araw nating ginagalawang mundo.
Pacencia na kapatid kung hindi ko masyadong paniwalaan ang kasabihang, “minsan lang dumating ang swerte ng isang tao,” from experience. Ilang beses din naman akong bumagsak at nakabagon, hindi lamang sa swerte, kung hindi sa lubos na pananalig sa tunay na “Tagapamahala” ng ating buhay, and Dios Maykapal.