Saturday, September 29, 2007
With some of the ship crew
Last night was a long one. Being the first time entering KTV pubs, it was quite a "monkey-see, monkey-do" affair. And because i have no vocals to boast of, plus the awkwardness of singing to a pub of strangers, i was passively sitting in a corner, taking sips of the drink and listening to the people sing.
One full bottle done here, and then followed the 5 of them to take a cab to another outlet, only to find that it was yet another KTV pub, and doing the same things again. Songs, cards, dice. Another bottle done here. I found this a little weird: If the intention was to drink another bottle, why the need to spend on cab fares and the hassle of travelling to yet another place, which, in my opinion, wasn't that much of a difference?
And then went st james, yet another first. Wasn't too comfortable with the deafening band music and heart-thumping beats. But it was only a half an hour stay, before the premises closed, and then my failed attempt to enter dragonfly.
And just when i thought the night would have ended this way, 4am by now, they decided to proceed to orchard towers. I was actually relieved that i've not reached the age limits there. Actually, even if i did, i wouldn't want to. That was too nightmarish.
Reached home after sunrise and slept for a mere 4 hours, before meeting up with the tokyo-trippers today.
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With the Tokyo Trippers (Bmt buddies)
6 hours of cheap karaoke at katong this afternoon.
And then a "slipshoddy" discussion of the itinerary over the frog dinner at geylang.
Dinner was certainly "glutton-ny".
It was nice being driven around too.
And i'll be looking forward to an ORD feast with them come November!
人生是黑白的.
11:14 PM <3
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Since Siying introduced me the hair stylist in hougang, i've only been to her salon once, and that was more than 3 months ago.
And when i revisited the salon today, i was quite surprised that the stylist actually remembered me. 3 months and she could still remember a customer whom she'd only met once? And it is not as if her salon is at some ulu-pandan unknown place. I think her services are quite well-demanded in fact.
Because of her friendliness, her repeated apologies for making me wait since i reached early, her more-than-satisfactory skills, and her conversations with her customers (me) during the service, i've decided to go back again next time.
And i told her, the next time im going back, i'll be colouring my hair.
人生是黑白的.
10:54 PM <3
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Those were photos taken at Forward Mess Chalet @ Changi. For the un-informed, there are 2 cabins in my ship for the general crew to sleep in, and this chalet is organised for the occupants staying at one of the cabins.It feels a little different, as all other chalets i've been to are with people of the same age. Or at least, i wouldn't be the youngest. So i was expecting awkwardness, which i'm glad never came. Perhaps the 1 year of working and sailing with them had made the difference.Mahjong therapy scratched my months of itch that night. But pitting myself against the well-worn mahjong hands of theirs, it really takes pure luck to win. And yet my luck wasn't bad that night after all. But the stress involved only makes me wanna play with old khakis.On a side-note, recently i was asked this similar question a few times. "What have you learnt/gained in NS?"Ok, firstly i was glad to have this casual question asked, as it suggests how much time left i have in NS. Secondly, I couldn't immediately supply an answer, NOT because of the lack of experiences. It was truly the opposite, but those intangibles aren't easy to be put into words.Yet, from the end of this chalet, I could say that one of the things i've gained, was the exposure to the kind of people whom i've never seen before NS. I'm referring to people of vastly differing backgrounds from me, leading lives of differing choices and routes..Yes, they have had much more interesting life experiences than I do, and are possibly happier and more satisfied with themselves. Never mind about the opposing principles and values. I hold my own personal beliefs, and they hold theirs, both happy in their own right. I admire them for certain reasons and secretly frown on them on things they do outside. But still, they are happy people too.Yup, what im trying to convey is: It is this chance of being exposed to them, that constitutes (only) a part of the great number of things i've gained.
And ya, i did enjoy the chalet. As always.
人生是黑白的.
12:06 AM <3
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