What a horrible night – It was nice to sit wiwth C and he’s so good to look at. I hate when I get like this. Infatuated with looks – I need to get over that. But the night, ugh, I did something bad, I can’t even talk about it. I can’t believe I got a Baby G knockoff for $5. Its crazy. I really need to bargain and learn how to bargain. Mostly I just forget about it and dont do it. Singapore Idol – can you believe it. exactly the same as American Idol and Canadian Idol. I went for a run today – it was great – I think if I can run in this heat, then walking in it should be no sweat. I ate Laksa again today – $2.50. I got a money belt, which will make me feel 3 billion times better about carrying my passport. I wonder where P is, we are supposed to go out for drinks. Oh well Ditched! I have ten bucks left for food and bus tomorrow. I’m going to have to change into something more appropriate and I really stink. Crazy market with thousands of people shopping – it was crazy. I love noodles and I will never be able to smell mangoes again without smelling the weird guy again, yuck! Thank god he doesn’t have my contact information. Wearing a wristwatch is so odd, after years of not having it on. I’m thankful I learned so much about geeky stuff from my ex and I learnt how to dance to and appreciate House because of him.
September 25th – Singapore
29 10 2009Its funny how the universe works to make sure that you get what you want. I wanted to go out dancing and it worked out with Maya and the team of guys (that were nicely admiring) and I was looking for someone to go travelling with to Indonesia and these 2 czech girls came and stayed in the dorm with me. They are a bit indecisive but I would love to learn more about how other people do their planning and travelling. Its always nice to change it up a bit. Hopefully we get to Indonesia soon. I’m exhausted from the day – the more obviously you stay at a hostel, the more comfortable you are going to be. Ugh, I was almost about to stay at the dirtiest rooms in the planet. Well, maybe in Singapore. I was wondering if I s hould get Skype, that would be infinitely helpful. I bring upon stomach pain on myself by holding back washroom breaks deliberately - I really have to learn and I will I’m sure. Definitely shows me that I am so lucky to be living in Canada – clean bathrooms everywhere. I mean, we have the best living conditions. Looking at those laborers being transported in the back of the truck really made me sad. I am sure they consider themselves lucky to be here and being able to send money back home for their families. Why do people think travelling for 2 years must mean you are really wealthy? It doesn’t take a lot when you are travelling carefully in cheap places and working at the same time. I’m really happy that R has my sandals. I’m hoping I can get it soon enough. I’m sleeping on the sofa tonight – it should be an interesting night to say the least. Probably wont get a lot of sleep. I wonder why my ex broke up with his gf – she was supposed to fit him perfectly. I’m looking forward to being online when everyone goes to sleep. Its midnight – a long day today.
I have to get some malaria pills – that is only to be taken once a week. I can’t forget about that and also bug spray. I really want to make out with a guy today – preferably C – he’s such a cutie.
Life is really amazing – chatting with a guy from England who lives in Thailand, now in Singapore at a hostel. Its just crazy how that works out. The free breakfast really helps save money.
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September 24th – Singapore
29 10 2009Missed writing yesterday – I have to tell you about the most awesome time that I am having in Singapore. Seriously. The Inn Crowd in Little India is nice – 12 beds, no slippers, all guys in my room, clean, free breakfast, free internet, laundry service $6 and I met an amazing group of people, 2 guys from Canada, one from Norway, one from NZ, girl from UK and guy from Cali. It was amazing. I prayed that I would get a chance to go out dancing – with some other people so I would feel safer than on my own and I found some people who were going out. Great party – till 4am in Attica. 4 hours of great dancing to House music. Had McDs after and life is amazing – touchwood.
Really have to be careful with the spending though. Glad I’m in Asia where I can spend less. 5 months I will work in Sydney or something. I have an MBA, I could do a maternity leave or something – temp work or watiress or something to help me save up some money and actually use the working holiday visa that I came for. Singapore is crazy – beautiful and fast, pretty, lots of trees, lots of people, clean, lots of couples in love, lots of interracial couples, beautifully dressed girls ( some say they are working girls). Wed night is ladies night and the bar was packed and I mean packed in the middle of the week with work the next day. I still have to remind myself every few hours that Im in Singapore. I am wondering whether to stay for the Grand Prix. I think I should stay. That would be 6 nights here – Tues to Sunday night – the longest I have stayed in a place till now. Hungry.
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September 22nd
29 10 2009I am happy I’m going to Asia, its really exciting, as Bing would say ( a friend I met on my travels). The more I’m travelling, the more open I am to conversing with random people. I’m also not eating as much as before – maybe its just the heat, but I usually have to force myself to eat breakfast and the other meals. The funny thing is that I go from normal – to extreme hunger in 2 seconds flat. It is the oddest thing. What do I have in my bag now? A few t-shirts, two dresses and tights. Very meagre, which I like. I have a 100 singapore dollars for the 1st 2-3 days. The hostels usually go on the credit card. So only have to worry about meals and train. I had an overwhelming sense of relief the minute I shipped those items home. Its so odd, I didn’t realize how worried I was. I also didn’t realize how much I overpacked. I have been eating these nuts since Adelaide – they are just not getting over. I also have a pack of tuna and a sardines pack fr those mornings when I wake up starving. My bag should weigh 13 kgs. I want it to weigh 10 kgs. I will reduce more in the next few days. If 10 kgs, I can take it in the carry on, overhead compartment. All I know about Singapore is that chewing gum is illegal. and its a really clean city. I’m eager to learn more about it. 3 kgs is suprisingly a lot of stuff – I took out a lot of stuff in the morning. Two dresses, jeans, 2 skirts, 1 jacket, one tanktop – 7 items. I dont know if I can take out 7 more items. We shall see. At least all of these items I dont mind throwing at all. They dont hold any special memories like the other items do. I really like jules – really nice guy – we are such an unlikely pair of acquaintances – a Kiwi and a Canadian-Indian girl. I love these serendipitious meetings – He speaks softly.
I could use the pashmina as a shawl and a scarf and a bedsheet. I think I will go sit in the airport and eat. I think 10 days in Singapore, and then off to Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, China. I love the palm trees in Darwin and the Mindil Beach sunset was absolutely awesome. THank you god for giving me the chance to come here.
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