Hong Kong yadda yadda
And I'm back! It been so long since I last posted something up here, and of course, its more than high time to have something new before people think I've closed down this blog. Another school semester, same old feelings. But the summer that has passed has given me so much joy and learning experiences, especially some time to really learn more about ourselves. I suppose its clear by now that I'm not really gonna talk about the trip (since you can ask me and pictures are up on Facebook); this post will be more dedicated to what I have learnt about myself and the world around me.
1. I hate staying in one place for too long
I guess most Singaporeans feel this way. Thats why we sang "Home" for one of the National Days. Indeed, I feel the same, always having the urge to leave the country in pursuit of new experiences, new weathers, new shopping possibilities, new sights, new friends and new lifestyles.
But at the end of the day, it is somewhat comforting to return to the same 'ol experiences, weather (HOT!), same boring Orchard Road, same SMU, same friends, and pretty much the same lifestyle. Its ironic, yet I happily accept it. I secretly believe few Singaporeans feel differently.
Hong Kong was a blast. I loved the cheap food, the cosy eating environments that were family-friendly (something that I always felt I lacked), the cheap shopping. Never mind that the place was a little dirty (drops of water falling down from unknown sources), it was another experience different from my usual beachside escapades. I returned with a whole load of luggage, nearly unable to bring everything home. And though I'm happy being reunited with my bed, I look forward to my next trip overseas.
2. I like being grossly alone, or grossly packed with friends
2 extremes, 2 mes. Perhaps not everyone appreciates and understand the sorta gloomy/loner side of me. Most have never seen it anyways. But I really love being alone at times. To freely wander around without constraints and limitations and the opinions of others. Then again, the social side of me wants to have fun with my friends all around me. Grossly different, yet grossly entertaining to me. My new mid-life ambition is to travel alone across some particular part of the world (seems to be SEA at the moment for financial practicalities). While I can't hop on a bike like Ewan Mcgregor, I sure have my own 2 feet and a DSLR (in time to com ^^).
3. I'm laid back
Perhaps my best strength and my worst weakness is my laid back attitude. Chill, relax, are all common vocabulary. I can't differentiate whether it is simply just indifference, a bad sensitivity to impending danger, or sheer confidence and faith that everything will turn out alright. Its up to everyone to judge. But I think I'm happier this way. I just don't like being uptight about anything. One person's influence on the things around him is only so much, and the art of exerting just the right amount of influence to make things work is probably what I aim for each time. I'm not domineering, but I don't like things going out of what I'm comfortable with.
Of course, school is a different matter altogether ^^
Well, that all for now.. Have a couple of pictures!
