Thursday, January 1, 2009
KAI XIN New NIAN
So great is the mood every year end
With holidays, events & festivals;
packed with fun and surprises.
Goodbye 2008
Thy time we shall thank
Welcome 2009
Thy time we will cherish
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31st Dec '08 (last day of the year)
Rented a car and my bro drove us & cousins around the whole half day. It was the 1st time we went out together in a car. Feeling was very fresh.
(1hr) Our 1st stop was at the renovated Ginza Plaza, now named West Coast Plaza. Quite disappointing as many shops have not yet been opened & about 50% of the outlets are eateries. We ate at Subway & I sinned having eaten beef. This is the 2nd time, the 1st time being accidental due to young age ignorance haha.
(2hr) 2nd stop was at Raffles Marina where we played two games of bowling. Quite amusing. We got to see how a feminine male bowler plays & we created some funny ways bowl. At the payments counter, i had a feeling that e cashier was trying to cheat us - making black money. She thought we are ignorant on how they charge, so she quoted adult charges. it was only after she asked us if we wanted a receipt when I sensed some trickery. Then we contended her with quotations stated on the wall. Sensing danger of exposure, she got up with some lame explanations that did not make any sense.
After that we took some time enjoying the breeze outside with sea scenery.
(1.5hr) 3rd stop should be the not-so-accessible Changi but to due to time constraint, we made a turn half way through into east coast park to have our dinner. meal was sumptuous - expensive but delicious especially the satay & the riceball.
(not even half an hr) 9pm+ and mount faber was already in the state of 'full house'. Disappointing! else we can enjoy scenery there already + the sight of colourfully illuminated wave-shaped bridge.
(4hr) Countdown at aunt house
(1hr) Another trip. This time was at Jurong Hill where u can enjoy almost 360 degrees view of Singapore. Spectacular & panoramic especially at night with all the lights & the breeze. Already 3.30am and the place was still quite packed at the nearby food village.
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