small bites about singapore #2

These past few days, I've been scratching my head on what to do before my classes officially starts. So, I decided that I'd go explore around just to get familiar with names and places. Luckily, a fellow good singaporean was kind enough to even offer to bring me around for the day!


LET'S GO!


First stop, the place with a lot of buildings..somewhere near esplanade. Pardon me for I have forgotten which place is which =D

Marina Bay Sands

It was a very long walk, mind you. After a while, I could actually feel the heat of the skin going through my skin. That's how hot it is. Although, I can't quite compare the weather here to my hometown. Which is hotter? I can't really say, honestly. Seems quite the same.heee

boat ride in a shopping mall??

This was in one of the shopping malls near marina bay. I'm not exactly sure which one but my friend brought me to this so-called Pacific's largest Prada flagship. I actually went in just to see the structure and design of the building. IT WAS SPECTACULAR! The building is covered by glass, of which appears to be floating on top of the calm waters of marina bay.

Then, there's the largest laser and water show in South-East Asia. It's located at one of the merlion, of which my friend told me that it's called the 'mama merlion'.

Second stop, Botanic Garden! 

Have you ever felt like jumping on a train, not knowing where to go and just randomly stop at a place, thinking "I wonder where this leads me to..?" ? Well, I did just that the next day. Fortunately for me, I landed at a place where I could rest my mind and breathe in the smell of nature! It was definitely a hot hot day but a beautiful one indeed.

Yeap, see that tourist in the picture above, lying on the bench? He copycat-ed me. 

Also, at the Botanic Garden, it is usually famous for picnic spots and a place where people can actually lie on the grass to read book or just simply rest their mind... 

TaTa~

Quick one

So, orientation just ended today. 


What i learn? HOW TO PLAY CAPTAIN BALL! 


It was super fun! Basically, just like soccer except with hands and we had to not hold the ball while running. 

...to be continued~

Thank you!

This post, first of all is dedicated to my THREE wonderful amigos.

Friends. What am I without them... without you?

I'm sure you've heard before that it's not about those who knew you first but those who stayed ...or something like that. (correct me if i got it wrong. )

Well, I will forever be grateful to you three for everything - Jo, Tom & Jerry Tim and Jeremy.

What I'm about to say, I just know I would not be able to say it properly in person because I just know it'll sound very cliche.

I know we've known each other for only three years plus? Some may say it's short but to me, it really is a long time. Why? Because you guys have made so much impact on me. The past few years before, I've never had this much love in friendship. Somewhat ,the kind of love that makes you cry when you laugh. Quite frankly, I never thought you guys would actually spend a WHOLE day with me that day. (probably you didn't have a choice..hehe) BUT you guys did anyway. MUCHOS GRACIAS!

Quite frankly, we all have soo different personalities. 

For example, Tim has always been the class clown. He just knows how to crack a joke or two and make people laugh even if its not the right time to. YOU JUST HAVE TO LAUGH. (at least for me, that is) This dude knows how to sing too..! MAaMA..mia!
Then, there's Jeremy. The shopaholic and best known for his 'fair skin' and his dream for wanting to promote his own skin product next time. Trust me, he knows all the branded goods that some I've never heard of and it puts me, being a girl down! Of course, there's JO! Whenever I need a listening ear, she's there. Whenever I laugh at a joke when no one else is laughing, she witnessed it all. Whenever I ask for her opinion, she tells me literally HER opinion even if it hurts. YES, truth hurts. Whenever I think my life is all messed up, she's there to put some sense into my head. For that and for so many other things that I could never be able to list down, I thank you all!!!

Lastly, Happy very(x 10) belated 19th birthday, Jo! 

♥  ♥  ♥ 

it's.those.times.that.we.spent.that.makes.it.all.worthwhile.in.the.end

TaTa

Common advice : "kids, don't talk to strangers."??

So I went kai kai (exploring around) today around Bukit Timah, Clementi and Jurong just to be familiar with all these nearby places while my other mates went uni. And... I bought myself this !

apparently it's got mrt/lrt system map in it too.. so I thought, it'd be a good guide for me  =D


As I was waiting for the bus today, I knew where I wanted to go but at the same time, I don't know where to go. Then came this lady and her son to the bus stop. I think I looked 'worried' or some sort when the lady suddenly asked me where am I going to. Hence, I told her about the first place that popped in my mind. Luckily she was kind enough to tell me which bus number to take. Out of curiosity, I kepo-ed and asked her if she's local but she said no - she's Japanese!

Anyway,as I was going up the bus, again I somehow doubt myself of where I was heading to so I asked this lady sitting next to me.  She told me whereabouts of the place and even offered me sweets! ( yes, i know.. I should not be talking to strangers or even take candies from them. BUT it was a great need that I ask someone for directions.) Hence, my point of telling this whole story is that you can talk to anyone but make sure it's the right people. Don't know whether they're the right people? 





I hate to say this but to know how, look at the way they dress, who they're with, their attitude in general and trust your instincts. This may not be so much of a good advice but I live by it almost everyday. NOTE : follow at your own risk






TaTa

Believe

Its been two days being a lone ranger in the merlion island....

This cartoon that i drew was inspired by this story which later made into a movie (i forgot what is it called) whereby the guy had a friend on the island with him named, Wilson =D

Have you or anyone out there ever felt like that? or rather, the feeling of alone in a crowded room. Perhaps, most people do. Hence, I now tell you, you're NEVER alone. At some point, you'll realize that loneliness is something you have to deal with. However, loneliness is only momentarily. In fact, truth be told, you're really NEVER ALONE... (yes, you read that right.) What you're about to read is merely subjective and is according to me. And here it goes...

At age (coming to) 19, I know I still believe in fairy tales, angels and happy endings.

I believe everyone has a guardian angel. 

You don't see, you don't touch, doesn't mean your guardian angel isn't there.

This, below here, is your guardian angel saying that . . .

even if things seem a little crazy where you are right now, from up here, you look pretty good... That tangled mess that's got you worried-it's just a dark cloud... and there's a rainbow on the other side.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER shouldn't just be your childhood fairy tale ending...

small bites about singapore #1

Singapore river which serves as a reservoir too. 

the famous bungee jump.. anyone?

walking through the tunnel! fascinating! ;)

One thing I learned while walking through this place was that  'pleasure that you enjoy have its price to pay'. How?  For example,  you walk into a restaurant..From the outside, infront, everything looks perfect but there will always be people behind the scenes to make the service perfect and what not.

That bird over there was done by a famous artist, Fernando Botero

pretty bridge

now that's interesting

as the picture says..

 What is all those photos above? WELL, it's my 2nd day in Singapore! [I shall not mention about what happen on the first day.]
Anyway, I attended this cross-cultural introduction which my uni had for the international students as part of their interaction programme. Thus, this event is aimed for all the international students to get to know Singapore better. I must say that I am very impressed with the country itself (definitely not to compare it to where I'm from) BUT from the start to the end, I was really fascinated by the system they implemented and the lifestyle there. We were told that we had to go for a so-called 'Resilience Trail'. What is resilience? Well, basically we all had to walk few kilometres without stops although, we did stop for ice-cream. :D

MORE PICHAS..

....

Lookie here, a building with colorful windows!

Ministry of Informations, Communications and Arts (MICA)

There is a story told behind the reason this white building was built about a father and his son

Some part of the Fort left after so many years has passed which was built by the British who invaded Singapore back then

The stairs right there used to be a 'secret' passage way for the British soldiers

Field inside the Fort whereby concerts are usually held now which used to be one of Singapore's earliest cemetery.

Building in memory of Whampoa(Hoo Ah Kay) who used to import ice into Singapore from overseas. However, his business failed not long after due to the high pricing for iced drinks back then.


to be continued . . . .

TaT-a

on the way

I have so many things in mind to do lately and one of the many reasons why I know I just won't be able to do it is the fact that time is very limited. Time, as you know will go *poof* just like that. For all you know, you might be 13 today and 30 tomorrow.

LOVEEEE the movie! Lovee Jennifer Garner!

Here's a brief list of what I wanted to do IF I was hardworking enough to organize my time properly and do it :

1. Read more book

2. Make a scrapbook

3. Sing at the old folk's home near my house

4. Learn to cook and bake cakes

5. Draw

6. Do a cover on this funny song that I like

7. Play a tchaikovsky piece on my violin

8. Watch the tv series, 'New girl'

9. Join a singing competition

10. Write a proper and nicer journal

But anyway, whatever situation you're in, be it having exams soon, waiting for job offer, getting married, financial crisis or going someplace far, always remember that when the world is getting faster, you need to slow it down by putting everything down for a while and start noticing opportunities that has always been there. You alone have the ultimate power to bring your life's journey to the next level and do things you've always wanted to do. You have enough time. If there's more than 24 hours i'm pretty sure you'll get too much of it in the long run. Hence, in every way you can, live your everyday like tomorrow will never come. Be open-minded, be a risk-taker and be someone who will never regret not doing what you've always wanted to do. (yes, that goes for myself as well)

TaTa

     

latest news?

Everyone, yes absolutely everyone I know has been talking about this. The KONY2012.
I am not sure if it is really a real deal but either way, please, everyone out there, do know the real source and if possible, contact them. For those of you who don't know about this yet, you can log on to watch or perhaps to support in every way you can : http://s3.amazonaws.com/kony2012/kony-4.html

We all know that it is for a good cause but do know that if you are helping financially, find out where your money is going to. However, besides that being said, I am very sure that all of you are now aware of what's going on. Hopefully, you can find all the information in the link given or else, GOOGLE. :)
PEACE to everyone!

i will always love you

I first knew her in high school, when i was about 15. I knew her as "an oldie" (as it turns out, I am one too). Anyway, she has an amazing smile but sadly, behind those smiles, the whole world knows that she has been struggling. Sure, she has had breakdowns and what not but at least, she tried improving herself and get everything right again. For that, I admire all that has made her who she is.

As the title of my this blog post of mine above clearly refers to . . .

the late, Ms Whitney Houston.

May you rest in peace. You will forever be remembered.

old time favs!
How will I know

I wanna dance with somebody

KK!

Before I even got back, I received a phonecall from my parents saying that they want to spend christmas in the land where my grandparents once lived and so they thought that it'll be good for us kids to explore the place. So, last december, OFF we went to ...some say paradise(Malaysian version)!

Upon arrival, we travelled and explored the place on ....

..........air

I was fascinated by the fact that passengers in that particular plane can watch free movies, listen to song and what not in there. Long hour flights would surely be worth it.  

 

 

 

 

Malaysia Airlines,people! 

 .........water

What were they looking at?

 THIS >>>>>>>>>> colorful fishies!

on the way to Manukan Island

I can tell you one thing, the beach is FULL of not sand, but sea shells and "sea rocks" (if that's what you call them. correct me if i'm wrong)

Beautiful, isnt it?

. . . . . . . Land

this was on the way up to mt.kinabalu

Sure, once in a while, you'll see a baboon posing around

Dad brought us all to sight see our late grandpa's house long ago somewhere at Jln. Tuaran :')

 

 

 

There's this place called 'The Pines' somewhere at Kundasang. Beautiful place especially with the uphill scenery which kind of reminds me of the Genting Highlands in KL but cooler.

  Yep, a visit to the Sabah Museum

Seriously, there is no other place where the beach is about 15 minutes or less from the city like @Tanjung Aru Beach

I tell you, the beef noodle was deliciousss! @Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap .they serve no pork.

..and i'm sure there is a lot more in KK that perhaps my family and I did not have that much time to explore. One thing is for sure, the whole time we were there was the time we had a whole lot of fun! Of course, not to forget Uncle Peng Fei and his family for their hospitality and all during our stay there. It surely made the trip even more exciting.

For any malaysians out there who wants to visit KK, you MUST try the parasailing! If not, you'll regret it. (trust me) I'm guessing that's the only place in Malaysia that you can get a gorgeous view of the sea.

Tata.