My brother transformed into a mature person since the last time I saw him, is a relief to my family. His appreciation through words, action was felt. Praise God. He toured me around Sg. First day, I hooped off the plane 30mins earlier than his, however, I was worried when his silhouette is nowhere to be found at our rendez-vous place. However, I was at ease when he said he's on his way. I begin my adventure with my first MRT-ride with the ez-link card, so convenient, I thought. (Changi Airport --> Boon Lay). From the last stop west of the trail to almost the most east station, I recalled my days at Mac Campus located in a rural area, it was this far too from the city..A journey of 1.5 hour.. But a journey is enjoyable when shared.
After dropping our stuff at his hostel, we had mixed rice for our grumbling stomach at Canteen One, 5 mins walking from his room. We met Yee Chong there, and we started to relocate my brother's stored stuff from his relative's apartment to my brother's new room. Whenever we are in a foreign country, alone, good friends will be helpful in time of needs. I reminisced over my moving experiences, was thankful that there was a storage room for the summer, and Nicole was always willingly renting a car to help out with.
Still, we headed to the City Hall after a tiring afternoon. The esplanade, The Durian, Casino, Infinity Pool, Merlion, Bugis, Orchard road and visualized lots of man-made sculptures, I walked through these destinations with a sore leg!! After a long waiting, I finally "check-in" into one of the unknown girl's double room at 1 am ish, located 15 mins walk from my brother's room. " Cuz she has to organise the frosh camp, and just came back...Later she has to plan tomorrow's game, so don't kacau her..." My brother commented it was ordinary that students go to bed late midnight and wake up at 6-7.. Ohhh, that was a sleepless night spent on the floor. But I managed to catch up with some sleep the next day after breakfast at my brother's room, thanks to his MIA roommate.. Feeling more energised and the rain pour brought the heat away, I met up with Grace from Canada at VivoCity and headed to Sentosa during the evening. I was surprised with the floating crowd when we were heading back to hostel close to almost midnight, indeed this a busy city!
Another fun fact : Guess who is Singaporean's best friend? iPhone!! You could easily trace them together, always occupying with each another anywhere you go.. Such manners, are becoming a “trend"..
Time flies and it was time for me to head back, being reluctant to leave, i began acting like a mom, pouring my bro with long-winded advise... At the airport terminal, I waved to my bro from a distance, and he said " See you in a few years" .. Awgh. That's true. Stepping onto the stairs leading to the plane, I looked up to the glaring sky , " that's the end, bye bye Singapore." I wanted to capture such beautiful ending, but to my realization, " WHERE IS MY CAMERA??? " oh yea, I've left it with my bro.................
