A quiet night to walk with the company of the symphony of crickets. Much thoughts.
Returning to base had been late as I have somehow managed to make my time more well-used in evenings. Having seen dearie well-relieved with a deep backrub, she should be able to rest well tonight and feel better tomorrow.
Trotting in the night, alone to my ride does keep thoughts surfacing up in my mind: how can I harness this blessed gift in shutter to make it gainfully advantageous to myself? It is a path that I have to carve out on my own.
I have to make this path successful. Failure is not an option.
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11:54 PM |
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Weather has been pretty hazy soon after my return from the recent trip.
A week has passed; time passes so quickly when we are all busy. I have to continue the hunt for a better ship as I already have attained maximum tolerance on this current mainstream.
In the recent speech by the minister, it seemed that the government is still trying their attempt to retain and make better the sense of belongings of locals in Singapore, with better 'work life balance', housing etc policies. Many matters still stood at large. In comparison with the lifestyle and standard of living in Australia, Singapore's still a far cry.
Take for example, the attitude of the bus captains vs those there. They drive as if the public routes were racing tracks and brake as if the brakepads were new...these could be the very reasons for those injuries caused to passengers that went onto the news, and worst, killing pedestrians crossing the road.
There ought to be a balance of the voices in Parliament so that the ruling party cannot exercise 'absolute policy'. A chance to make the right choice in the next election.
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3:24 PM |
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It appeared to be a small family gathering where I saw my aunt,uncle, brother at our old place in Bedok North. Uncle and brother were discussing about some stocks & investment matters while aunt is nearby in the living room.
It was after dinner around 8+pm and granny had just walked out of her room and wanted to take a seat at the standalone chair just beside the sofa. She spoke to me in Hokkien as usual telling me that she will like to sit here everyday after 8pm and I gave her my seat after acknowledging.
Next scene showed us doing some tidying up after we got some stuff from used stores. We managed to find some interesting designs thermal prints and used them on our old t-shirts to give it a new look. The machine was like a big 'oven' with a flat surface for iron-ons.
Granny happened to walk to her bedroom (walking frame was lifted up) and I chatted with her a little about the thermal transfer designs. It reminded me of the iron-on transfer on sling bags trend more than 10 years ago.
I heard the alarm ring. 5am.
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5:43 AM |
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It's been two days since I got back from my recent trip; I still have to say that much of the wonderful experience lingers in my mind.
There's such a vast difference in the way things are between Australia and this place where many Singaporeans are denying to call home. Take for example the driving style of our bus drivers and theirs; waiting to ram the accelerator once the last passenger has boarded and jamming brakes as if they were newly replaced and need some 'seasoning' work to be done.
Climatewise, needless to say as Singapore's situated in a tropic zone.
I'm just wondering what made the pace of life so rushing in our country, along with the accelerating and unjustifiable increased costs of living in such a tiny island that's jammed packed with so many people. Many criticize the leading governing political party who now seemed to be very concerned with the birthrate and seeking opinion 'from the public' for a solution.
Looks like Singapore has a lot to catch up.
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9:52 PM |
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I spent most of my morning in the dormitory as I will have to reach the airport earlier for my flight home.
Had some breakfast and soon I was packing up. I had to be at the airport rather early as I have to check in. With a heavy heart, I departed from Bondi Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches, and Australia, one of the most beautiful countries I have seen.
After a long 8 hour flight, I'm finally home.
8:30 PM |
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Spent the whole morning in dorm after breakfast as I could not find any out of town, accessible places to go after doing some research.
Decided to head out for lunch and look for the final place, which I could not locate the other time. A walk through Sydney Bridge gave me a better view of the city from far. The wind is cool yet strong on the top. Bridge walkers could be seen as I passed Pylon Lookout.
The Rocks is a conserved architectural town which maintained much of the walls, staircases with some attachments of modern architecture. Further down, facing the sea are some properties out for sale which faces the sea, beside Sydney Bridge and Moore's Wharf. Had I done coffee at Starbucks nearby, it will be alone this time as I've met Edmund the last time round.
My final sunset shot done for this trip.
Spotted a souvenir shop and decided to get some things before I return tomorrow. Ultimate Whopper done for dinner near my previous stay; it certain brings back memories of my first few days' stay.
I'll definitely miss this place.
7:29 AM |
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Today's trip is a little up to the North. Ive got quite a considerable rest the day before but still managed to do some decent planning while having breakfast.
A pretty long journey passing by Hawsbury River, quite a sight to spice up the vegetation-dense surrounded journey.
The plan was to go on to Dungog but having seen the architecture at Wyong, I decided to stop by for lunch and have a look around the town. From the painting marked on the local post office, this town has been around for more than a century.
Lunch was done at Jolly Pelican with a seafood platter. As harmless as it looks, finishing them was more than meets the eye. I had to take some lemonade to curb off the oily sensation as it had begun to cast a disgusting sensation of overeating seafood. From the time taken, I must have spent at least 1/2 hour just to get all the seafood into me. Potatoes were served generously - at least 3/4 filled on the plate.
Now I can continue my walking to help burn off some calories.
Behind the shop is a used goods store which is a little unusual - you name the price for what you want to buy. Anything from walking sticks, children's seats and racks. What further caught my attention was the river just behind Wyong Hotel, pretty densely surrounded by vegetation and looking deep-bodied.
Lots of 19th century buildings fill this place. Being up in the mountainous area, wind velocity is pretty strong here too.
The journey up here took longer than I expected due to track reworks. It was already quite late by the time I finished, so I decided to make my way back instead of heading further North (especially with the delays from track reworks). While on the way back, more Rail Officers could be seen boarding the same train, and later saw them again at Central station, where they nabbed someone who seemed to be a stowaway.
Did some planning for the next day, which is my final day for exploration. With the expected train delays, I have to come up with a contingency plan to go somewhere which I can commute faster by other means. Some of the national parks have very limited bus schedules so I couldnt go ahead with those plans.
7:31 AM |
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