Sunday, January 01, 2006
Hello 2006!
Boom!! The first sight of fireworks were spotted, the crowd went wild with all sorts of noises and screams. My last wish for 2005 had came true. I clasp my palms together and made a wish for 2006. I'm not going to reveal what wish i made though.
Thanks to the rain the early part of the plan had to be changed. I scrambled around plaza singapura looking for 2 kind souls willing to buy the pair of tickets to "A chinese tall story" i had booked. Pior to that i asked all my friends if any of them were in town but to no avail. Thankfully enough i spotted a couple about to purchase some tickets.
Me: err hi may i know what time slot are u watching? Is it the 4.35pm show?
*Both look at me cautiously and wierdly*
The BF: No, its the 7pm one, why?
Me: oh i had a last min change of plans and have a pair of unwated tickets to the exact show u'r watching. I'm thinking of giving them to u would u be interested? Its a 4.35pm show.
*I duno why i say give, i'm too generous lol*
The GF: hmmm which seats did u book? Is it the front or the back?
Me: Its the 2nd last row from the back and in the middle. Good view!
*The couple looked at each other seemily to decide*
The BF: ok lah i'd have it....its 4.35pm right?
Me: Yeap! Thanks man!
*At that moment the bf gave me $18 bucks*
Me: huh no need lah, its okiee don't wanna waste the tickets u don't have to pay me.
The GF: no, its okiee just take it.
Me: errmm thanks alot!
*I felt extremely relieved even though the tickets i book costs $20 i'm grateful enough with $18*
The rain still wouldn't stop pouring meaning she can't come out. I went to some bookstores and killed nearly 2 hours there, grabbing all sorts of magazines and books and settled down in a 'cosy' corner of the kids' section and read away. I love the kids' section as i wouldn't get so much stares from strangers and its less noisy there as well. Throughout the time i spent there my stomach was crying out, for food of course.
Eventually the damn rain stopped pouring and i went to meet her at the station near her place. Spent another 1 hour or so waiting there and at one point i was thinking: "is she going to meet me afterall"? I din't wanted to call and ask, as it would be annoying if i'm preparing and someone were to keep calling and asking if i'm done or not. I just sent and sms and waited patiently but deep inside i'm praying nothing disastrous is going to happen. Not today at least. Finally i spotted her and what a relief it was i have to say. Patience pays off afterall.
We had dinner at Lotus Grill Restaurent at Clarke Quay. The restaurent's on a beautiful boat but initially as seats for two were full, we were given a kinda dim and bad table. Luckily we changed to a good, breezy and bright table after someone left. The food's okie but i should have ordered lobsters if i knew they tastes so good there, lobster salad especially!
Hang around at Clarke Quay for awhile and actually i wanted to try the g-max, that is the ultra high amusement park stuff but the price ($35) isn't worth it. Not when i'm only being 'swinged' for less than 2 minutes, not exciting and no kick!
New year eve 2005 was also the first time in a long time, say 4 or 5 years that i did not countdown at any pubs or discos. Instead i found myself watching fireworks at marina square. The newly renovated marina square is quite impressive and one part of the mall resembles far east or heeren shops, especially the stuffs they sell there. It was abit wierd suddenly, sitting with these aunties and uncles with their kids or grandchilds waiting for fireworks to light up the sky and for 2006 to arrive. She was taking so much pictures of herself while waiting for the fireworks that i can't help but admire every bit of it. That sweet smile, those big eyes and the way she snap pictures. I relish every moment there, at times i wished the clock would stop, and if i could choose again i would choose to end and start a year at the same place with the same person.
Went to meet Sze Wei after sending her home as he was alone. We went to MOS to chill and slack till dawn before heading home. By the time i was there its already 2.30 and not so packed but still have to queue awhile damn! While waiting for him at the banks of singapore river at Clarke Quay, i found myself staring blindly into my camera and smiling like an idiot at the images taken in the last few hours of 2005. I swear i was looking at the pictures with so much interest and joy that if someone were to give me a slight shove i'd end up tumbling into the river!
2005 ended beautifully for me because of her although i know its not the case for her. Nevertheless i'm grateful enough and its a memory i'd cherish.
I got this from someone's blog........
"Seize every opportunity you have to tell your loved one how much they mean to you. Though the mushy words tends to give you goose bumps, but at the same time they are the most sincere ones..."
......and i wish to add my own opinions as well. Though it makes sense, ever thought of whether your words might bring u joy or pain? If the answer's already so clear would those words of revelation make a difference? Maybe. More likely though, its gonna bring pain and suffering. Words are essential but cheap at most of the time. Given a choice would u rather tell that person how much he/she means to u when u already know the answer or would u rather save your words and save your heart from those hurtful reactions/answers? I don't know which i would choose honestly but i do know that i expect nothing in return for everything i give.
Today's a brand new day, 1 Jan 2006 and that means tomorrow right up to Friday is going to be a hectic and stressful week thanks to common tests. 2 weeks holiday vacation ended so fast and i haven't even started revising any shit. I fucking hate (ok it should be envious) of those peeps who have NO PAPERS! How shiok man! I'm going to have to get started revising starting from tomorrow onwards and after this week it'd be shopping time in preparation for Chinese New Year!
**u know who u're, hope u like the gift even though its not a big deal. its tough finding a nice design that is size 10 u know =p
Boom!! The first sight of fireworks were spotted, the crowd went wild with all sorts of noises and screams. My last wish for 2005 had came true. I clasp my palms together and made a wish for 2006. I'm not going to reveal what wish i made though.
Thanks to the rain the early part of the plan had to be changed. I scrambled around plaza singapura looking for 2 kind souls willing to buy the pair of tickets to "A chinese tall story" i had booked. Pior to that i asked all my friends if any of them were in town but to no avail. Thankfully enough i spotted a couple about to purchase some tickets.
Me: err hi may i know what time slot are u watching? Is it the 4.35pm show?
*Both look at me cautiously and wierdly*
The BF: No, its the 7pm one, why?
Me: oh i had a last min change of plans and have a pair of unwated tickets to the exact show u'r watching. I'm thinking of giving them to u would u be interested? Its a 4.35pm show.
*I duno why i say give, i'm too generous lol*
The GF: hmmm which seats did u book? Is it the front or the back?
Me: Its the 2nd last row from the back and in the middle. Good view!
*The couple looked at each other seemily to decide*
The BF: ok lah i'd have it....its 4.35pm right?
Me: Yeap! Thanks man!
*At that moment the bf gave me $18 bucks*
Me: huh no need lah, its okiee don't wanna waste the tickets u don't have to pay me.
The GF: no, its okiee just take it.
Me: errmm thanks alot!
*I felt extremely relieved even though the tickets i book costs $20 i'm grateful enough with $18*
Bless the couple who bought the tickets god!
The rain still wouldn't stop pouring meaning she can't come out. I went to some bookstores and killed nearly 2 hours there, grabbing all sorts of magazines and books and settled down in a 'cosy' corner of the kids' section and read away. I love the kids' section as i wouldn't get so much stares from strangers and its less noisy there as well. Throughout the time i spent there my stomach was crying out, for food of course.
Eventually the damn rain stopped pouring and i went to meet her at the station near her place. Spent another 1 hour or so waiting there and at one point i was thinking: "is she going to meet me afterall"? I din't wanted to call and ask, as it would be annoying if i'm preparing and someone were to keep calling and asking if i'm done or not. I just sent and sms and waited patiently but deep inside i'm praying nothing disastrous is going to happen. Not today at least. Finally i spotted her and what a relief it was i have to say. Patience pays off afterall.
We had dinner at Lotus Grill Restaurent at Clarke Quay. The restaurent's on a beautiful boat but initially as seats for two were full, we were given a kinda dim and bad table. Luckily we changed to a good, breezy and bright table after someone left. The food's okie but i should have ordered lobsters if i knew they tastes so good there, lobster salad especially!
Appetizers - lobster salad and vietnamese spring rolls.
i regret not ordering that salad!
Part of the boat restaurent
She's full i'm not, can u tell from our facial reaction?
Hang around at Clarke Quay for awhile and actually i wanted to try the g-max, that is the ultra high amusement park stuff but the price ($35) isn't worth it. Not when i'm only being 'swinged' for less than 2 minutes, not exciting and no kick!
g-max ready to shoot up into the sky
there it goes....
a street performer
New year eve 2005 was also the first time in a long time, say 4 or 5 years that i did not countdown at any pubs or discos. Instead i found myself watching fireworks at marina square. The newly renovated marina square is quite impressive and one part of the mall resembles far east or heeren shops, especially the stuffs they sell there. It was abit wierd suddenly, sitting with these aunties and uncles with their kids or grandchilds waiting for fireworks to light up the sky and for 2006 to arrive. She was taking so much pictures of herself while waiting for the fireworks that i can't help but admire every bit of it. That sweet smile, those big eyes and the way she snap pictures. I relish every moment there, at times i wished the clock would stop, and if i could choose again i would choose to end and start a year at the same place with the same person.
part of the crowd at marina
we're too bored but its not easy snapping this picture!
i find this specially sweet and cute
monster and bear
monster and bear
Went to meet Sze Wei after sending her home as he was alone. We went to MOS to chill and slack till dawn before heading home. By the time i was there its already 2.30 and not so packed but still have to queue awhile damn! While waiting for him at the banks of singapore river at Clarke Quay, i found myself staring blindly into my camera and smiling like an idiot at the images taken in the last few hours of 2005. I swear i was looking at the pictures with so much interest and joy that if someone were to give me a slight shove i'd end up tumbling into the river!
this is actually a swing in mos
2005 ended beautifully for me because of her although i know its not the case for her. Nevertheless i'm grateful enough and its a memory i'd cherish.
I got this from someone's blog........
"Seize every opportunity you have to tell your loved one how much they mean to you. Though the mushy words tends to give you goose bumps, but at the same time they are the most sincere ones..."
......and i wish to add my own opinions as well. Though it makes sense, ever thought of whether your words might bring u joy or pain? If the answer's already so clear would those words of revelation make a difference? Maybe. More likely though, its gonna bring pain and suffering. Words are essential but cheap at most of the time. Given a choice would u rather tell that person how much he/she means to u when u already know the answer or would u rather save your words and save your heart from those hurtful reactions/answers? I don't know which i would choose honestly but i do know that i expect nothing in return for everything i give.
Today's a brand new day, 1 Jan 2006 and that means tomorrow right up to Friday is going to be a hectic and stressful week thanks to common tests. 2 weeks holiday vacation ended so fast and i haven't even started revising any shit. I fucking hate (ok it should be envious) of those peeps who have NO PAPERS! How shiok man! I'm going to have to get started revising starting from tomorrow onwards and after this week it'd be shopping time in preparation for Chinese New Year!
**u know who u're, hope u like the gift even though its not a big deal. its tough finding a nice design that is size 10 u know =p
posted by mango at 6:19 PM
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