Finally
back from the Singapore trip! I enjoyed myself and so did mom.
Day 1
- Took us 5 hours to reach Singapore by coach. Tiring but was worth the long
ride. Visited grandpa at the hospital. He was surprised with our sudden visit,
especially mom bringing me along. He couldn't stand up or move his knees
very much, but I can tell that he is trying his best.

- As mentioned previously, met up with my old friend, Dira. How did we know each other? We met in Brunei and we sort of grew up together. She's 20 this year but her young features made her look more of a person at my age. Her sister, Fauziah, or better known as Ozzy, has transformed from the mischievously fun-loving one into a pretty much anti-social computer freak. All she does was staying herself in the room, not showered, still in pyjamas; chit-chattering on MSN, watching Keroro Gunso on Youtube and reading online fiction. I don't know what Singapore kids has done to her. Ozzy hardly ever spoke to me, while back then she and I always used to play together. Now, every time mom and I try speaking to her, she wouldn’t respond much except for some “mm” “ya” “oh”, nodding and shaking her head as signs of a yes or no.
- I haven't been to Dira's newer place so it was my first time there at Bukit
Timah. We were greeted by her lovely fat cat named, Bobo. He was just sitting
in front of the door, waiting for someone to come home. How adorable! Dira's
room is the ever so filled with manga books, Japanese magazines, fashion and
art supplies. Practically everything in there is Japanese. I like! And she
never stopped her great interest in yaoi mangas.

Bobo the fierce-looking cat but super tame and lovable!
- She let me use her laptop and since there's wireless in the house, why not? I
decided to webcam with Jinn dearest since she was online.
Day 2

*Mos burger is really good <3!
Wei Yan, this is the 'rotten rotten tofu + cheese cake' from Shokudo. It's super duper yummy! Lovin' the texture.
- Mom suggests that Dira and I spend the day together while mom goes to the
hospital to visit grandfather again. Dira got us tickets to Cyborg She at
Cineleisure, Orchard Road. Before that, she took me to Takashimaya so that I
could browse through Kinokuniya. I was satisfied because I managed to find some
Japanese piano books (with Dira around, she can be of great help in reading
Japanese, so it's easier for my search) and also I decided to get The Notebook novel by Nicholas Sparks.

- Ayane mama was craving for some JE goodness and since Singapore has this idol
store, Dira took me there. Sadly, the place is under renovation, so I'm sorry
mama.
- It was raining. While waiting for the rain to stop, I walked into a few
interesting stores. Got myself Konata's figma and a cute tote from MaaMeeMoo.

- Light drizzles. Took a bus to Bugis, Dira took me to Sunshine Plaza since all
the anime goods are there. Unfortunately I did not find anything that caught my
eyes. We proceeded to Bugis Junction where we met up with my mom for dinner.
- Before bed, I read a few chapters of The Notebook. Interesting as it seems.
Day 3
- The morning was still early and Dira was already up. She wanted to walk over
to McD to get some breakfast home, so I accompanied her there. Crossing over
the busy roads of Singapore is no harm at all. Everything is very systematic
here.
- Dira had to go to some place to rent her graduation gown. Mom and I followed
her there by taxi. I realised that the environment in Singapore is a lot
different compared to Malaysia. Cleaner and fresher air perhaps. Also, it's not
hot there, just slightly humid at times.
I also realised it was merdeka in Malaysia though I did not care less about
that 'special' occasion.

- Then, we went to Art Friend to grab all the art supplies I could find. From
charcoals to pens, pastels, manga paper, brushes, etc. I loved that store, I
wish I could get everything from there!

Got one of these for figure drawing referrence!

Copic markers, more markers, more pens, more and more!
- Got more music books too, at a cheap price. Happy!
- Mom wanted to go Bugis Junction again. To buy some watches. They looked
pretty, mom couldn't resist on getting them. I shook my head when she bought 4
of it.
- Off to see grandfather again. He's doing much better this time. Being able to
lift his leg and even bend his knees up and down. I'm really happy for him.
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My grand aunt and grand uncle from China came down to Singapore today. It was
my first time meeting them. They're full of energy even at the age of 80,
healthy and strong. My grand uncle was a trainer before, he even showed off his
abs to us under his saggy skin. I've never seen such lively elderly people
before! They were speaking in Mandarin of course, I could only understand 30%
of whatever they were saying.
Day 4
- I made a few researches online on some anime figurine stores in Singapore
before we got out of the building. Finally I found a place, Leisure Park
Kallang. Wherever that is, it is said that it's a pretty isolated place in
Singapore. I didn't care, I urged to go there immediately after enquiring to
Dira’s art college, Lasalle College of the Arts.

Mommy and I! Zomg, same eyes?
- Upon reaching Lasalle; mom and I were astounded by the architecture of the
beautiful glass building. We haven’t seen such futuristic designs for an
educational place. This is very conducive for students like me J They presented themselves so well. Off to the office, we talked to the person
in charge of their school’s courses and what not. I haven’t any questions to
ask because I really had no idea what to do in an art school yet. Majoring in
animation, game designing, fashion, illustration or perhaps even sculpturing
for something different? I wouldn’t know until I take up foundation.

This is what the building looks like from the outside. Modern, no?
I felt like as though I'm a student from that college *cough*
Dira and I <3
Seems like a nice place for inspiration *chuckles*
- Dira toured us around. They used lifts instead of stair cases or escalators.
The whole building was covered in glass windows, making it see-through for
people to observe the activities going on. There was even a part covered in
green ‘grass’, whereby students lay around to relax or even gather with friends
to touch up on their projects.

- Next we went to NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts), which is located a few
streets away only, just a walking distance. Walking in Singapore is like the
main transportation here. We weren’t too impressed with the way the guy talked
to us about the courses they have. In fact, he sounded sleepy and uninterested.
Lasalle’s guy was up to standard, he’d speak whenever possible to fulfill his important
duty to his guests.
- Raining again, it made everything a little messy. We took an MRT to Kallang,
second time riding it. Clean clean clean!

- La Tendo shop was there, I saw it with my own eyes. I ran into the store and
was pretty amazed with the amount of figurines they displayed. Took me almost
an hour to decide on which to buy because nothing is cheap over there! Dira
kept telling me, "Don't look at me, it's your choice, your money!"
Why must I be so indecisive?! With no regrets, I grabbed the Primula nendoroid
from Shuffle! And placed it on the counter. Still deciding hard; the two men at
the counter looked at me and smiled, questioned me even to make sure if I’m a
nendoroid fan and indeed that I am! With such price, S$119 for that little
figurine, I was thinking; why so pricey? Whatever, I paid up and got out of the
store. Feeling relieved and guilty at the same time. Besides, I won’t be coming
to Singapore any time soon again!

KKnM and some other stores at Sunshine Plaza
Gosh, just look at Dante. He had a handsome face in that figurine. Just that, I never got a nice shot of it *sulks*
- Dira had to go see her friend, so mom and I took a taxi to Gleneagles
hospital to see grandpa again. Walked into the ward, gong gong was having his
daily wash by the cheerful nurses. In the ward, there grandaunt and granduncle
sat on the couch feeling rather comfortable wrapped under a thin blanket. I did
nothing much but read on the exciting novel I bought 2 days ago while the elder
ones had their conversation in Mandarin and sometimes in Hokkien. They told me
to write my name in Chinese, and how shocked they were to know that I had steady
handwriting. They asked me in Mandarin “Why don’t know Mandarin when you write
so well?”. Mom answered them for me, since I didn’t know how to respond in
fluent Mandarin at all. Such disadvantage of me.
Day 5
- It was early, around 6.30am. Mom woke me up since it’s time to go. I packed
my belongings and felt a sudden emotion upon leaving Singapore. Maybe I do love
coming here, for the time being. But I still miss Malaysia and my good friends
there. After the warm shower, I peeked into Dira’s room; deep asleep. I decided
not to disturb her and brought my luggage downstairs. A little sad because I
hadn’t a chance to say good-bye to Dira. She was helpful of bringing mom and I
around, since our sense of direction is no good. My mom promised to drop by
again during Hari Raya, but she cannot guarantee of bringing me along as SPM
awaits me in the early November. Dira’s father, Uncle Rudy, who just arrived
from Jakarta last night, drove us to the bus station after dropping off Ozzy to
her primary school.
- We bid good-byes, mom and I rushed in for our bus before it’s too late.
- It has been a wonderful trip, at least, I didn’t regret going there at all. I
had enjoyed myself. The food, environment, shopping, relatives, Bobo, Dira
herself. The journey all the way back home to Subang didn’t seem too long.
Maybe because I was too occupied with The Notebook, which I’ve finished reading
along the way. It was touching, and sad, and happy, and romantic. I loved how
the story was written from the beginning til the very end.

Some of the brushes and pens I bought from there
Dizzy Domokun phone strap
I was really disappointed that I couldn't get the $29.90 Domokun plushie. It looked so perfect! The salesman said that it's not for sale anymore. ZOMG!!!!! *CLAWS*
Oh, SHINee! Watch a few eps of their reality show on Youtube at Sg. Was kinda funny!
Primula and Konata :)
UH, Primula looks a little stoned here, somehow. She makes noises too btw; with just a push of a button. Though I can't exactly figure out what she was saying on the first sentence. Second sentence she was saying out "Neko" which means, cat (LOL)
Yo, trials next week. I came back feeling guilty for not having the time to study. Instead, having all the fun at Singapore. Well, all the best to myself then! D:









































































































