Monday, December 31, 2012

Last day of 2012.

Yep, we've come to the last day of 2012.
So much for saying 2012 is the end of the world, but yeah, life still goes on.
Looking back at the year... it's perhaps one of the periods where there is a change in life phase.

Last semester in NUS during the 1Q of the year was rather slack.
Perhaps it could be attributed to the fact that I have lost the momentum to study, perhaps a little sick of studying (well, it's 15 years of school life if we start counting from primary school).
Then after exams was the much anticipated graduation trip to Taiwan!
Yup, it's my first free-and-easy trip overseas with friends.
Definitely enjoyable, and planning more trips in time to come!

Then the search for jobs began.
I wouldn't say it was with a lot of obstacles before I came to my current one, but still, there were moments of despair and helplessness.
Imagine sending in tenths of applications, but yet none replied.
Especially when I'm not particularly good at selling myself during interviews, it was something that I always wanted to avoid.
In any case, I'm thankful for being able to land myself in a job still.

And then working life starts.
Now I'm wondering how will I survive to work for the rest of my life till retirement.
It seems too far fetched for me to think about it now.
Yea, so I guess it's still early for me, but I should be reminded of my future and what I really want.

Went legoland and Bintan this month too. =)

SO that pretty sums up my whole 2012.
Wasnt particularly looking forward to 2013, but still, hope all is well for the new year!
Wish everyone all the best and a happy new year! =)

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12.12.12

It's 12.12.12 today!
Wanted to came in to blog at 12:12pm but since it's my lunch time... oh well!
HAHA.
Need another 100 years to get this date!

Anyway, had a busy and good weekend last week.

08.12.12 - Legoland!
Woke up early to reach Singapore Flyer to catch the coach to Legoland.
But we still missed our bus!!!
Luckily there were several buses with other timings, so we still managed to reach our destination!
There were rather little rides for those who love thrilling ones, but there were quite a few that are really kids friendly.
So it's a good place for families.
However, should go on a weekday, if possible, because it's really crowded for weekends.
We went on a saturday, and spent most of our time queuing for the rides.
And of course the food there, is a little too expensive but probably still cheaper than other amusement parks.
Then there's the souvenir shop - good for lego fans to buy more of the collections!
And we went back after having dinner at the nearby mall just outside Legoland.
My dear came to pick me up at the flyer to send me home =) so sweet~
(But somehow I took longer to reach home =P)

09.12.12/10.12.12 - Bintan with <3 p="p">Woke up early again to catch the ferry at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan!
We were supposed to reach the terminal at 9:40am but was a little late =P
But still managed to be in time to get on the ferry 'cus it leaves at 11:10am!
Reached Bintan's terminal and then took the land transfer provided by the resort to our resort.
Well in general the experience there was good.
The staffs were friendly, the room was generally good (since we're only staying 1 night so nothing much to pick on) and the environment was generally relaxing.
They had this 'Mini Zoo' within the resort area so for both days there, we fed the deers! 

They eat like they have been starving for days! LOL.
And the beach!

First day was more cloudy...

Second day was really sunny!

Personally I feel the beach is better than the Batam one.
Cleaner, and the waters are clearer too!
And we discovered many many hermit crabs!!
They're so cute lah! I was totally fascinated by them HAHA ok call me mountain turtle.
 
SEE! Cute right!!!
One thing holding me back from going back again was probably the fact that their activities and food were rather over priced.
But since we were there to relax, so i guess we shouldnt be too particular about the prices ba!
But now, have to think twice before going haha.
Go when you feel abit richer, if not go Batam!
And then it's time to leave for Singapore!
Time really flies when you're enjoying yourself!


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