I can't wait to go back to school. Failing the first year of poly does not necessarily mean i should just hurtle my studies out to the gutter altogether. Being me, i am never one to recognize what failure is - because to me, winning is everytime you pick yourself up after every fall and relentlessly try to tear down these walls in order to get to the other side.
Things are looking up but it could always get better. Any foresight on what the new year will bring is not too cognitively lucid, but i am hopeful the sun will beam brilliantly across the horizon. I want to embrace life in the most optimistic way. I need to vanquish semblances of afflictions caused by a broken relationship, agonizing moments, setbacks and failures.
I know i am the cause of my own destiny. Fate is accredited by my own hands. I fully understand my weaknesses and strengths. I want to listen to no one else but the voice in my heart. I want to cross boundaries and leverage myself towards pinnacles i've never reached. I am also capable of turning weak moments into strengths now.
It would be amazing to be enchanted all over again in the fairytales of a relationship. It'll be heartening to be loved, have your heart taken care of and know that you have that someone waiting for you at the end of the day. I want to be enamoured by an angel who will accept me for who and what i am, accept my imperfections, accept my quirks and habits, accept my erratic personality, accept my principles and beliefs and the most pivotal - to love me perenially and standing by me by weathering these trying times together.
In all brute honesty, i am still in love with my ex. Things don't work out here and there but believe me, i will standby my promise of always keeping that empty space in my heart for that person to return and reside once again. Indeed i have kept away that book we wrote, but love is able to manifest itself anytime it wishes to. Who knows what has been scribed on one's fate.
What we can do on our end is to bear with the imperfections of one another, learn to understand each other and work things out by seeking every avenues possible. Those, are the opportunities we did not take. Instead, we find all sorts of ways and reasons to repudiate each other's existance, without giving it a little more effort in salvaging the relationship. In this instance, i have never given up.
I hope the right one steps in. I'll be waiting here for your light. Come around soon.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Street Symphony
I love my area of residence. I really cannot think of a more cushy estate than Pasir Ris. It is unlike the rest of Singapore - I think the other parts of Singapore are heavily-populated anyway. I adore its quaint and tranquility, with wafts of sea breeze from the nearby Pasir Ris beach bursting through my bedroom window, gently ruffling the smell sensory. My place is unobstructed from neighbouring flats and buildings. In fact, on a clear and sunny day, my room renders an amazing landscape of the sea, fringes of the Punggol estate and even our neighbouring country - Malaysia.
I appreciate the convenience of it all. The trinity of shopping behemoths(Courts, Giant & Ikea) are a walking distance, the TPE/KPE that connects to the other part of our island is a walking distance from my place, Changi Village, Changi Airport, Changi & East Coast Beach is one short drive away, Temasek Polytechnic, where i currently study, is also near to where i live. And again, Pasir Ris Beach/Park is at such close proximity, i frequent for that beach tan, cycling and my routine jogging activity.
The bonus draw would have to be Pasir Ris Camp. I report to that camp during my annual NS callup, which usually entail briefing, field pack item checks and the mandatory requirement to report in our army garb - the No.4. You see, the camp is located at the far end of the Pet/Fish Farm. And my flat is opposite of the entrance of the road that leads to the camp. I mean, during the activation, i can even sashay in at the eleventh hour of reporting because i live just next door. I wouldn't have reservations in carrying that whopping field pack, SBO & helmet, unlike the rest, who would have to lug it from their homes to the camp. Not that i know if anyone else has the fortune of residing in Pasir Ris though.
I grew up in the east - Tampines to be precise. The family moved out when we bought a new flat in Woodlands. After almost five years there, we made a decision to shift back to the east, to be closer to where our grandmother lives. It is refreshing to set up home in Pasir Ris. One would have to stay here at least for a week, to understand everything that i have shared thus far. You can truly be content here. It works for me.
I am pleased that we have Downtown East for my movie fix, albeit the mall is barely a third of any conventional malls, a sports & swimming complex will be built in a couple of years, Pasir Ris - being the last or first MRT station if you may, guarantee commuters seats, the heartwarming sight of army boys congregating on every Sunday evenings at the interchange for their shuttle bus that would ferry them to SAF Ferry Terminal, the fabulous running tracks of Meridian Junior College that i ply daily...
Sure, there are incredible tales flying around on how Pasir Ris is a haven for ghosts, ghouls, the supernatural and the likes. But then again, it is a benefit of sorts for those who wants to evade from the bustling environment of the more older estates. It is indeed distressing to walk home amid the eerie silent streets and walkways(lights go out and people 'disappear' by eleven onwards), but that's how it shall remain to be. I just love to be here because for one, i am reticent and private by nature.
My affection with Pasir Ris notwithstanding, there are other places around Singapore that you can spot me. Call it my usual haunts. They are, by far, the places i seek for pleasure, comfort, thrills, joys and respite. They are, in random order -
1. Meridian Junior College - You can spot me burning the tracks daily, in the evenings from 7 till 9
2. Changi Village - I would patronise its flea market on some saturdays, but almost always i would drive there for supper when i have late-night cravings
3. Pasir Ris Beach - The perfect place for my late-night runs and beach activities. On both occasions, it is generally quiet and uninterrupted by goers as the beach does not have throngs of visitors to begin with, unlike Changi or East Coast
4. Bedok Swimming Complex - I love how quiet and under-populated the place is, and that i can enjoy my swim without running into other swimmers or having them clamouring for the whole pool
5. West Coast Park McDonald's restaurant - When i have school projects or forthcoming exams, this is the most apt place to conduct any self-revision and enlightenment. It is hardly conducive because of the chattering of patrons, but it suffice because the place has a massive seating space, you can choose to seat indoors or al-fresco, it is wired with wi-fi convenience, it welcomes students who wants to do some studying without anyone batting an eyelid - as students make up half of its patrons, free parking for its huge carpark...
6. Eating establisments - Cafeela at Jalan Kayu, Al-Ameen in Woodlands & Spize in Simpang Bedok - The famous eating joints to be seen and heard. I frequent these places on days when my friends and i are looking for a makan place where we can savour the food, people-watch and while the night away with mindless conversations while downing our fabulous Indian milk tea. I dig their chicken chop, spaghetti & brownies respectively
7. Mustafa Centre - The shopping haven. No, it's not that i do my shopping here, but really, it has everything one needs. I can have a great time just by window-shopping here. It is especially pleasant to spend one's time late at night or into the early mornings there. It is crazy that goods are stocked to the brim and how one can get fainting spells just by imagining the things they could buy there
8. Henderson Waves - A romantic spot for the lovebirds or an opportunity for cam-whores to bask in the panoramic view of Singapore from the spiralled bridge. I would always bring friends, who have never been there, for a first time experience visit
9. Sentosa - The Pahlawan Beach is truly the ultimate spot for picnics, a suntan, frolicking in the waters...my most favourite spot to lay the mat would definitely be at the islet, which is connected by the bridge
10. Vivocity - Prolly the only shopping mall that chalks up more visits from me than any other malls. Seriously, what's there not to like about it? It's a giant playground for me. I can be seen at the GV cinema, the roof of the 'deck' chilling while immersing the splendour of Sentosa, at the NewUrbanMales retail store, checking out Zara...
I appreciate the convenience of it all. The trinity of shopping behemoths(Courts, Giant & Ikea) are a walking distance, the TPE/KPE that connects to the other part of our island is a walking distance from my place, Changi Village, Changi Airport, Changi & East Coast Beach is one short drive away, Temasek Polytechnic, where i currently study, is also near to where i live. And again, Pasir Ris Beach/Park is at such close proximity, i frequent for that beach tan, cycling and my routine jogging activity.
The bonus draw would have to be Pasir Ris Camp. I report to that camp during my annual NS callup, which usually entail briefing, field pack item checks and the mandatory requirement to report in our army garb - the No.4. You see, the camp is located at the far end of the Pet/Fish Farm. And my flat is opposite of the entrance of the road that leads to the camp. I mean, during the activation, i can even sashay in at the eleventh hour of reporting because i live just next door. I wouldn't have reservations in carrying that whopping field pack, SBO & helmet, unlike the rest, who would have to lug it from their homes to the camp. Not that i know if anyone else has the fortune of residing in Pasir Ris though.
I grew up in the east - Tampines to be precise. The family moved out when we bought a new flat in Woodlands. After almost five years there, we made a decision to shift back to the east, to be closer to where our grandmother lives. It is refreshing to set up home in Pasir Ris. One would have to stay here at least for a week, to understand everything that i have shared thus far. You can truly be content here. It works for me.
I am pleased that we have Downtown East for my movie fix, albeit the mall is barely a third of any conventional malls, a sports & swimming complex will be built in a couple of years, Pasir Ris - being the last or first MRT station if you may, guarantee commuters seats, the heartwarming sight of army boys congregating on every Sunday evenings at the interchange for their shuttle bus that would ferry them to SAF Ferry Terminal, the fabulous running tracks of Meridian Junior College that i ply daily...
Sure, there are incredible tales flying around on how Pasir Ris is a haven for ghosts, ghouls, the supernatural and the likes. But then again, it is a benefit of sorts for those who wants to evade from the bustling environment of the more older estates. It is indeed distressing to walk home amid the eerie silent streets and walkways(lights go out and people 'disappear' by eleven onwards), but that's how it shall remain to be. I just love to be here because for one, i am reticent and private by nature.
My affection with Pasir Ris notwithstanding, there are other places around Singapore that you can spot me. Call it my usual haunts. They are, by far, the places i seek for pleasure, comfort, thrills, joys and respite. They are, in random order -
1. Meridian Junior College - You can spot me burning the tracks daily, in the evenings from 7 till 9
2. Changi Village - I would patronise its flea market on some saturdays, but almost always i would drive there for supper when i have late-night cravings
3. Pasir Ris Beach - The perfect place for my late-night runs and beach activities. On both occasions, it is generally quiet and uninterrupted by goers as the beach does not have throngs of visitors to begin with, unlike Changi or East Coast
4. Bedok Swimming Complex - I love how quiet and under-populated the place is, and that i can enjoy my swim without running into other swimmers or having them clamouring for the whole pool
5. West Coast Park McDonald's restaurant - When i have school projects or forthcoming exams, this is the most apt place to conduct any self-revision and enlightenment. It is hardly conducive because of the chattering of patrons, but it suffice because the place has a massive seating space, you can choose to seat indoors or al-fresco, it is wired with wi-fi convenience, it welcomes students who wants to do some studying without anyone batting an eyelid - as students make up half of its patrons, free parking for its huge carpark...
6. Eating establisments - Cafeela at Jalan Kayu, Al-Ameen in Woodlands & Spize in Simpang Bedok - The famous eating joints to be seen and heard. I frequent these places on days when my friends and i are looking for a makan place where we can savour the food, people-watch and while the night away with mindless conversations while downing our fabulous Indian milk tea. I dig their chicken chop, spaghetti & brownies respectively
7. Mustafa Centre - The shopping haven. No, it's not that i do my shopping here, but really, it has everything one needs. I can have a great time just by window-shopping here. It is especially pleasant to spend one's time late at night or into the early mornings there. It is crazy that goods are stocked to the brim and how one can get fainting spells just by imagining the things they could buy there
8. Henderson Waves - A romantic spot for the lovebirds or an opportunity for cam-whores to bask in the panoramic view of Singapore from the spiralled bridge. I would always bring friends, who have never been there, for a first time experience visit
9. Sentosa - The Pahlawan Beach is truly the ultimate spot for picnics, a suntan, frolicking in the waters...my most favourite spot to lay the mat would definitely be at the islet, which is connected by the bridge
10. Vivocity - Prolly the only shopping mall that chalks up more visits from me than any other malls. Seriously, what's there not to like about it? It's a giant playground for me. I can be seen at the GV cinema, the roof of the 'deck' chilling while immersing the splendour of Sentosa, at the NewUrbanMales retail store, checking out Zara...
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