If We Could Shout, Would You Do the Same?: Standing on Different Grounds

Dec 31, 2009

Standing on Different Grounds

Posted by Ern T. at 11:50 PM

I think I watch too much TV.

Because what I have ever heard about Singapore and seeing Singapore through a television screen was quite different when I set my foot on it.

In both good and bad ways, lolz.

Singapore, where it's like Malaysia but WAY better (Everyone knows that). Imagine if only Malaysia was like Singapore, epicness =D

Me, being the first time out of the country, had not turned on my international roaming, so my hp was practically useless because it says "emergency calls only", *sobs*. Couldn't receive/send sms or calls..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This left me feeling so naked without being able to stay connected for a few days. Painful Lesson learnt.

I stayed with my aunt and her family. Cherrie, my cousin niece was our(my elder sis and 2 bro's plus me) tour guide throughout our stay.

We went to Sentosa Island, Vivo city, Suntech, and of course Orchard Road.

I don't know whether it's because i didnt go to the fun places in Sentosa but I honestly felt that even Sunway Lagoon was better. At least I had a better fun in SL. which was totally a disappointment because I had higher expectations for Singapore.

Stupid TV commercials and newspaper advertisements. *hmmph*
We ate in subway, which i cannot believe that I actually went there, because everyone knows i am a SUPER ANTI-SUBWAY orang.
But it ain't that bad for a few reasons. first would be that it's not halal. i had the chicken and bacon sandwich. and then the macadamia nut+white chocolate cookie and double chocolate chip cookie was amazing (which is not availabe in malaysia). thumbs up for subway in Singapore!

I always had a fear for the underwater creatures. Weird looking fish. or, crabs. Gigantic sharks, whales. *shudders*

But it ain't that bad when I went for the Underwater World thingy. I put my whole hand in the Touch pool, stroked a sleepy fish and held a starfish.. =)

AND, also, i had a python draped over my shoulders, which the man had not asked for my consent. Me, feeling the reptile's skin using my fingertips, caressing its cool body, scaly but smooth enough. I was thinking "so this is how it feels like if i were to have a snakeskin whatever @.@". then next thing i know is the snake was on me.. SCARY MUCH but ha! it's kinda cool to experience this.woo~

Shopping.
It's either Singaporeans are DAMN lucky, or our Malaysian government sucks......... ZZZ
Branded goods are like normalities.

I got a pair of Crocs for only $49 SING after a 30% discount. My sis had the same pair of crocs and a very nice bright red strappies from ALDO's on 70%discount for $60 SING. But in Malaysia, it would have been about RM300.
What I pay for a pair of NOSE in RM, equivalents to a pair of ALDO's in SING dollar on sale.
It's just too unfair!!
Dammit.

Other than that, the best things that happened in Singapore would be spending time with my aunt and uncle, with Cherrie.
Aunt is a MARVELLOUS cook. absolutely FUN-TAS-TICK.
Very fresh taufu with minced meat, amazing ang ku kuih, homemade otak-otak. and she even makes "da pau", and we even had "lei cha"!!! plus, her fried fish (mackerel)was heaven at the first bite. juicy and sweet altogether, just like... me? =D

We spent the nights playing cho dai di, and learnt to play bridge. Lotsa fun and laughters. till my insides hurt. you know when something is so funny until u laugh got no sound one?? THAT hilarious.
One thing i realised is that i talk ALOT of CRAP plus i laugh like a drunkard when i'm tired and my brain's all mushy, not functioning well. Cherrie puts it in a way that i'm "entertaining" myself. Good one. XD

Oh YA. THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT SINGAPORE in comparison to Malaysia.
Hold Your Breath.
1...2...3...

TA-DA!!

Cool eh? I was so amazed when I saw this! and not only they use Honda City for driving lessons, but also Toyota Vios, And Hyundai Jazz.. awesomeness!!!
A far cry to our Perodua Kancil.
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I must say that Singapore is definitely a nice place to live in. It really is comfortable. Clean, safe and efficient. But, i cannot deny that i missed Malaysian roads, the mamak stalls and sorts. I miss switching from English to Chinese to Malay, all in one conversation. I miss saying "Canggih-fying", "mahu makan apa", "let's yamcha later", and so on...
HAIZ.

Now i do think that i'll miss Malaysian culture if i were to study overseas.

I'm still a Malaysian after all.
I can't believe that i'm going to say this but....................

There's no place like home.
THERE, I SAID IT!!!! XD

Pictures speak a thousand words =D