Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1:13 PM
3rd Most liveable city
Things I love about Singapore, in no particular order:1. Cheap and easy public transport, albeit the obscene lack of free seats at all times.
2. Cheap and good food. Even the expensive food is good.
3. There's a city right at your door step that sells relatively cheaper stuff compared to Melbourne
4. Family is there.
It feels good to be back in Melbourne, considering Melbourne is the 3rd most liveable city of 2010 according to The Economist.
Things I love about Melbourne, in no particular order:
1. The sun doesn't set till 8 during daylight savings period
2. Nice cafes with good atmosphere everywhere
3. Friendly people.
4. Amazing weather
In other news,
I AM PUMPED FOR SCHOOL HOORAY!
Labels: Woolgatherings
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Facebook is a scam
The amount of people that believe the stuff on the internet is baffling. Not excluding me. The power of sites like twitter, tumblr, facebook, myspace and even loser ones like hi-5 or tagged and quite possibly friendster, surely surpasses the News or current affairs. I admit to be an offender.
But when Matt told me that the people in Creswick were saying that his Dad was disapproving of the engagement that Matt had to an Asian chick, while his Mom was nonplussed, I was thoroghly amused.
People hearing about an 'engagement' was one thing (Facebook relationship statuses are extremely decieving. I was 'married' to June Aye for almost a year, who then left me for Keri Kay for a few months,reunited with me, and went back to Keri Kay again.), but people saying that Neil (Matt's Dad) was unhappy about the 'engagement' was pretty funny. I don't even know where they got that juicy piece of information from. It was very intriguing how gossip works. I want to know what other things they are saying about us. Good things only of course.
Matt was telling me about how there is no such thing as a secret in Creswick because its such a small town. And with facebook around to make the world a MUCH MUCH smaller place, we should take the word 'SECRET' off dictionary.com already.
Moral of the story is: Neil doesn't hate me, I'm not -really- engaged, and don't believe what people say on the internet. They like to mess with ya.
Labels: Woolgatherings
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Matt's Adventures in Singapore, Part 5, feat. Autopsy Jude
The harsh Singaporean weather was merciful the last few days we spent within her grounds. There were nice cool breezes and clouds to shade us from the beatings of the equatorial sun.
On friday we squeezed in last minute sight seeing and shopping and visiting with friends.
Haw Par Villa was our first stop. I hadn't gone there since I was a wee child so I couldn't remember the exhibits there save some photos from ages ago.
On the internet, people labelled it as bizarre. and it was just that. Maybe bizarre for us non-Vietnamese/Burmese people (according to Christabel, such parks were common place in Vietnam, and Haw Par Villa, contrary to my belief, is actually Burmese)
They were blatant depictions of traditional Chinese stories told in statues all up in your grill
It was pretty cool but the 10 levels of Hell exhibit creeped me out a bit.
We then went to Daiso to get last minute, cheap gifts for people back in Melbourne lest the feel forgotten. Hah.
I also finally got a chance to meet up with Christabel and Bo Cheng. Nadiah came along to see us one last time. It was great catching up with my Secondary school friends. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet the beautiful Tess, who owes me a story of how she met her new boyfriend.
We went to take obligatory tourist shots of the Merlion.
On Saturday, my mom brought us to see the Chingay Parade. It was pretty epic. The ending fireworks were so large I was seriously afraid the force would topple the Singapore Flyer.
The last day in Singapore, it was pouring. But my dad brought us to the regular, but nice, Japanese restaurant, which I wanted to order everything from.
The flight back was extremely tiring because I chose to stay up and watch movies rather than sleep. Classic naughty child behaviour. It didn't help that we had to wait in line for AGES at the Melbourne airport just to get our BAK WAH taken from us because imported meats are practically illegal in Australia. :(
Clancy and Sam very nicely picked us up from the airport back to Coburg, where I fell asleep for a while.
I'm going to miss my family and Singapore very much.
Labels: Matt, Singapore, Woolgatherings
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Matt's Adventures in Singapore Part 4, feat. Autopsy Jude's Dentist trip
Cute Peachie is cute
My mom bought tickets to Percy Jackson for Matt and I, so we woke up "early" to see the morning movie.
Yesterday turned out to be a wonderflly pleasant day; the weather was good, the shopping centers were considerably devoid of people by Singaporean standards and we scored some good bargains. Plus, we got to eat pepper lunch.
Suntec's Famous fountain. We made a dedication to ourselves but we didn't stay around to hear it :(
English Fail
4 books for 40 bucks and 5 CD's for 9 bucks. HORRAY (Don't ask about the High School Musical one. It was 95 cents. We couldn't resist.)
I had gone to the dentist this morning for my yearly check up (I know, I'm one trip too short). When I got there, this conversation took place
Dentist: So, what are you here for?
Me: Uhm just normal check up and cleaning etc etc.
Dentist: You mean there's nothing wrong with your teeth?
Looks like Singaporeans need to go for their bimonthly check up more often. Its like they go only when it hurts.
Dentists aren't that bad. I've heard people say the sound of spinning metal instruments on human teeth is unpleasant. Fortunately for me. I find the whole process quite pleasant. Especially when those metal toothpick thing go all up in your grill and picks at plaque. It is also an extremely rare opportunity for me to catch up with current affairs because the TV at the dentist had the News on.
ALSOOO, on the way home, I found this very intriguing giant bean pod that housed a single giant bean. I've never seen one of them before. It's so mucho Avatar no? I'm too noob to know what this is and they are probably every where in Singapore. Can anyone tell me what it is?
I shall have to do my duty for nature and scatter the seed. Later. HA.
Labels: Matt, Question, Singapore, Woolgatherings
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Matt's Adventures in Singapore Part 3, feat. Autopsy Jude
Wow, not blogging for a week. That's not a good habit to start. All the commotion from Chinese New Year was pretty hectic.
We also finally tried the Singapore Sling which we both agreed it was a Clancy drink. Was pretty good nonetheless.
The weather was, naturally, incredibly humid, and my shoe broke, and i got my period, but it was fun. :D. HOORAY FOR OPTIMISIM.
On Tuesday I finally got to watch Avatar, after everyone bugging me to watch it already. The movie was quite epic. I also found it quite fitting that Matt and I went to the Night Safari later on that night.
We also finally tried the Singapore Sling which we both agreed it was a Clancy drink. Was pretty good nonetheless.The weather was, naturally, incredibly humid, and my shoe broke, and i got my period, but it was fun. :D. HOORAY FOR OPTIMISIM.On Thursday we crossed the border for a reunion dinner with my extended family. My cousin drove over and we got to finally meet the baby whose face has been plastered all over her facebook.
My mom very very generously bough Matthew some clothes from Topman for the New Year, and while we were there, Matt scored a 'Where's Wally' book.
Chinese New Year should be renamed communication break down day. There were so many delays because of the inability to plan something well enough before hand. But Chinese New Year was good. It always turns out fine in the end.
Last night some Malaysian friends brought us around to Mamak(?) for some tasty Roti Tampal and epic Milo Ice. The lights went out half way while we were eating and we got a candle for our romantic dinner.
We then trudged our way home in an adventure through the customs and tallied up our Hong Baos in air conditioned goodness.
Labels: Malaysia, Singapore, Woolgatherings