successful graduation trip: it does not depend on where you are going. it does not depend on how much you are spending. it does not depend on how many days you are going. it is rated by who you are going with and how much fun and laughther you had. i am glad to be on the trip with xy, ht, xr n ain. we had much laughter (much that sometimes on the expense of someone. it's always fun to haf you ard)

 

So happy to see the photos that i've taken with the new, cheap camera that i bought online previously. To me (maybe becuase i'm the one who took the photos), i am satisfied with the'effect' that it has created. As i said, darker ad edges, colours are brighter. i reallised i can trace the ray of lights, brick walls looked more 3D. I can only show to u pple if any kind souls can help me scan those photos. simply love them. Happy that his trip provided me another opportunity to take photos, something that i've been yearning for. i saw beautiful sunset both in ocean park and on the plane. these are the scenes that i can't resist taking more photos.

 

I have regrets from this trip also, i think i've not bought enough stuffs from hk. with the thought of excess baggage in mind, it's hard to shop too hard. haha. i only bought 3 bags, 3 tops, 2 bottoms n i belt for myself. now, i keep having the thought 'i should have bought XXXXX'. Too late, but, oh well, i'm sure i'll still be back to hk for shopping when i've some savings. (it is negative now, if i consider the amt i owe my parents)

 

as a whole hong kong is a city that is rather similar to singapore. thus, it is not hard for us to navigate around. It just has more modes of transportation such as ferry. the cab fare is rather cheap also. MTR that works like out MRT. Much that their MTR station underpass has endless flight of stairs and slopes, it has many many exits that can lead you to all the main buildings/streets around that area. however, do note the differences when you want to board the train. in singapore, we usually stand slanted from the sliding door of the train. this maybe so as we follow the yellow lines drawn on the floor. however, in hk, the queue facing straight to the door. so you will spot columns of straight queue facing the door. As they have a fixed rate for their bus, u need not tap your card when u alight. Whereas for mini bus, the uncle will only pick up customers when there is still a place to sit on the bus. no standing is allowed. travelling on escalator, it is an upspoken rule to stand on the right unless u're walking up. So much that my cultural intelligence lesson has taught me, to spot for cultural cues.

 

so much walking those days. tone my tighs. blister on other's feet. all we yearn for every night is to rest on our bed.

 

Arrived in hk hungry and tired, we still conquer the Big Buddha.

 

had the nicest vegetarian lunch in 22 yrs

 

We decided to shop at Citygate. it is a shopping mall of outlet shops from addidas, nike to espirit. headed to airport to collect our baggage. we head back to the hotel in the evening. Dinner at mac (the food is slightly diff too. also, more types of drink to choose from). i was quite lost when ordering. Shop around temple street.

 

 

 

walk ard Central area. shop at the big big H&M store. so many pretty things inside. it's hard to decide what to buy.after so, we had nice wanton noodle for lunch. the whole wanton is made of prawns yummy. walk around their 'market' to experience they way they buy meat, vege, fruits.

 

After visiting ifc mall, u can name any branded shops, i think it's there, we make our way to The Peak.

 

standing on a 45 degree tram moving up a slope is not that easy. beautiful scenes though. nice for taking wedding photo =)

 

When we reach the peak, we head to Madame Tussauds. This is the place where i get to take so many photos with different 'guys' haha

 

not forgeting the pretty ladies

 

Went up the sky terrace after dinner at BK. It is freaking cold up there at night.

 

took star ferry back to tsim sha tsui. had our first 水流山dessert

 

Walk along the harbour side to ave of stars

 

Yeah! Ocean Park

 

very very hot day, i had sun burnt on my shoulder by the time i was back. however, i feel that it's worth it. i 'graduated' from ocean park as i hop onto all the rides, even those that i never thought i have the courage to sit on. i can't take too much excitement from these rides. my heart cannot take it. haha

 

 

 

enjoyed the sea animals show

 

cheong into the different aquariums

 

and it's already sunset.

 

This is an official shopping day. 旺角中心, ladies market is enough to make one feel guilty shopping. The fishball noodle for lunch is very good. the fishball is handmade

 

Viewed sympony of light. it is amazing how they coordinate the lights on all the building with the music. had very good deseert at 糖朝. the bean curd is so smooth, it comes in a small wooden barrel.

 

Finally we get to eat dim sum in hk

 

took a long bus ride to stanley market

 

went back to 旺角 area to shop again. 买东西吃东西. ate some 'snacks' from temple street too.

 

Leave HK fro Macau. To me, Macau is a place to take photos only. haha. not forgeting the egg tarts =)

 

Had dinner at Miami Fodd court. i finally understand what a food court is.

 

We wanted to visit a casino, but it seems like our interest doesn't lie in casino. we ended up here:

 

Had a very filling breakfast and bought our egg tarts

 

Look at my smoked salmon in bagel, the meat loave. yum yum.

 

Walking around the area, we reached a church. Heard from xy. it's where the korean drama 'Gong' shot their last episode.

 

Soon, we're on the flight back to singapore. The auntie changed seat with me. And there goes the beautiful sunset

 

Do check the photo album uploaded for more photos =)

 

back from hk...it's juz one nite of slp...n i realised that i've been supressing all my emotions before the trip during the trip...reality already hit me hard in morning...cos all the things i dun feel like doing re-start again....hk is juz  run away from the harsh reality...

everyone likes to say...it's holiday for you...you  must be very happy...come tell me...what is there to be happy about?...happy that i've no direction now...happy that i find it so hard to do the things that i really want to do...happy that i have no chance to get to the places that i really want to go...happy that i fell down one day after my last paper...happy that i'm falling sick again...happy that it's home alone everyday...happy that i'm watching comedy...n realised that i'm only laughing alone cos i've been watching it alone...happy that there are so many things to do..but i'm juz not motivated enough...happy that there is still constant pressure on looking for a job...happy that sometimes i find it hard to reject some things that i don't like.....happy that my bank account is getting closer n closer to zero...happy that i get irritated by some pple but i cannot say can u pls be less annoying...

 

我只想要简单的快乐。。。

怕死。。。怕死。。。终于pass了。。。

 

not that i want to discourage or scare those who has yet to get a driving license...i've to say....(at least to me)..driving was a nightmare...not only it burns ur pocket...it is package with naggings/scoldings....

 

my dad is very nice...the first thing he asked me was if i shall buy the P plate from my bro..(does this imply that i should drive his car?)....he's even nicer when he ask me to continue to learn driving...oh well..he mean class 4...he say learn it soon cos i'm still in the learning-how-to-drive momentum...he happily told me that he is very willing to loan me money to learn..it's going to cost $1000++...n the private learning center will be shifting soon...so it'll be better if i start learning soon...不要吓我拉。。。

 

today tyco pass (i think i did bump a bit on the kerb when doing vert parking)...din check all spots....turn right keep left.....drag gear....反应迟钝...see my tester so nice...still let me pass...thos who are taking test..pls dun learn from me...

 

Special thanks to Mr Ang for giving me the opportunity to fill up he pocket every week...ok lah...also to endure all my stupid mistakes.....气到头痛.....CK for accompanying me for the long train ride to eunos....this do help me ease some of my nervous-ness...KL for pulling me back on track when i totally gave up...dunno y..u're always great in doing this..haha..XY n XR...for celebrating (spending money) with me...waiting for me for so long in tortured feets and hungry stomachs...daddy for loaning me money..it'll be better if i need not return...Bro who keep feeding me wif driving tips...n all who sent me well wishes....谢谢大家。。。