Keeping a personal diary and writing all my thoughts into it keeps me sane when I'm travelling alone.

And so I met up with Nicolas the French CSer who has been travelling/working/living in a few countries. He's such an amazing person and by default, another fellow CSer who inspires me to travel the world even more. I met him at Farrer Park MRT and we walked towards Kampong Glam. We had beef murtabak at ZamZam. Walked towards City Hall and gave the standard commentary. LOL. Nicolas had another appointment with another CSer at Harbour Front MRT so we made our way there. Since we were 15 min early, I decided to show him my favourite shop in the whole of Singapore-The National Geographic shop at Vivocity. Our jaws dropped a few times whenever we looked at the price tags.

'Original price:$25 000
Sale: $19 000'

Like who the TOOT would buy them. Ok maybe the super rich.

Anyways, the decision to go Java was quite last min. Although I did have like 2-3 months to plan for a backpacking trip. So far everything is settled. I wrote in to the Indonesian Group forum to ask for tips/suggestions and replies were all positive. I'm looking forward to meet Teguh and his family, and also the rest of the CSers. And not forgetting Ijen Crater-I've fallen in love with you. Haha!

Oh, I'm thankful I managed to find a CSer who can host me in Bondowoso. Bondowoso is basically a town that is close to Ijen Crater. And little did I know that he had a huge house with a large swimming pool that comes together with maids and a driver (probably a garderner or two) until after I sent him the request and looked through his pictures,thoroughly. Gosh, I need to mentally prepare myself.

i heart cs

As many would know, I've been a semi active member of couchsurfing for slightly more than a year. I've had many great experiences, both hosting and surfing. Yesterday was the second outing I went to. The southern ridge walk was organised by yin and about 10 CSers turned up. In contrast to the distance I've walked as a guardsman, this was nothing. Nonetheless, I was a bit tired as it has been so long since i've excersiced!

Through CS, I've made many new international friends whom until now still keep in contact with, both via the CS website and FB. Every now and then we would exchange messages and keep each other updated. Just recently, I've received a message from Katka saying that she will be heading to Thailand in a few months time together with Till and her newborn daughter. And if all goes as well, she will dropby Singapore. Hmm, Katka and her exotic asia!

And after about a month plus since we met, Frank and I are finally connected via FB. LOL. Great to know that everything's fine over in Berlin and really hope to crash his place when i head over in say, 2 years time?

Enjoyed my first CS gathering at ECP as all of us there share the same interest. (:

Tears

It hurts me when you cry
And I wish i can do something
To make you happy
To feel alive once more
To gain the zest you once had
Even if it was for a second
I'm trying my best
And I know you are too
So I plead to you
Please, don't cry

The rabbit woman.

In Nice I met you
In late February
Sitting quietly opposite Lafayette
You wore layers upon layers of clothes
Fists clutched
Head bowed low
Trying to keep warm
As the wind from the Mediterranean coast
Blew strongly
And beside you
In an old suitcase left opened
There it was
Your companion
Your true friend

According to Yahoo Weather,
Temperature: 30 deg cel
Feels like:37 deg cel

That explains why I'm continuously sweating even though the fan is on. The heat has been unbearable for the past few weeks. I'm really looking forward to the end of year period when it starts to get colder. Wait, who am i kidding? Cold my arse. It'll still be humid. Humid and wet.


I have the tendency to do all those stupid facebook quizzes whenever I'm bored. Well, same goes for everyone too i guess. Facebook plays an important role in our lives now. It's like a must to log into it at least once a day. As a matter of fact, it has become a habit for most of us, including myself. That and couchsurfing website.

I'll be going for my first couchsurfing gathering this saturday. I'll probably be bringing potato salad which i hope will turn out edible.

Anyways, where are all my friends? All so silent only. You all don't friend me issit? Or you all playing hide-and-seek/peek-a-boo/cak-cak?

For those wondering, yes, it's true that i am not attached. I prefer to stay single for the time being.

I Dream (not TB)

I dream
And I know I will
One day ascend mountainous peaks
Enduring blisters and rots
And harsh weather conditions

And I know I will
One day trek the driest deserts
Which people claim cannot sustain life
But there I will be
Still surviving

And I know I will
One day say 'hello'
In many different tongues
Integrating into your society
Lost in translation

And I know I will
One day look back
And wished I had started earlier
For there is so much to see
And also do

For life is short
That everyone knows
May dreams turn into reality
God willing

wah! STEP poetry konon. LOL.. anyhow only..

"Lets go UK as a family in 2 yrs time"