Wired And Unwired
After yesterday trip across the Causeway, I am not so sure if I would want to venture there again for any reason. Though it was just a simple, crossover, shop around, senang (supposedly) trip, I came back feeling very lethargic and drained, even till today.
Turned in much earlier than I usually do, I woke up this morning with a throbbing pain on the left eye and more lethargy. Had to sleep for a couple of hours more before I regain my energy.
Come to think about it, we really didn't do much when we were at the nearest shopping mall. Upon reaching, we ate at a Singaporean cafe, "Secret Receipe". Wah, I must recommend you readers to their Dory Fish in Lobster Sauce. Mmmmmm.... YUMMY! Friends also ordered their Brownie and Chocolate Mud Cake. Double Mmmmm!! :) I was on a "high" again!! Hehe...
Then, we started our shopping. I discovered that there is a pushcart there that actually lets you download music into your phone. Goodness! This will never happen in Sg. Then there is a lane that looks very much like Far East, which we didn't really ventured in because it's... Too young for us. :P We left at around 4 plus, a recommended timing for those of you who want to avoid the traffic jams. For those who would like to take on similar trips, here's how you get across:
1) Take bus 170 from either Queens Street or Kranji MRT station
2) Take bus 950 from Woodlands MRT (We took this one)
You will alight at Singapore Customs, tap yr EZlink card fare suspended, do your passport thingy. When you are out, take the same bus (I think) and alight at the M'sian customs, do the customs thingy. Then take the bus to whereever u wanna go. We took 950 and once we cleared the customs, we walked through an underground passageway and walk abit to reach the shopping centre, City Square, I think :P.
As we walk towards the underpass, there will be people asking if we want a taxi. We didn't respond to them. Also saw two locals begging. We didn't pay attention to them either. I guess the rule of thumb is not to be too kind, cos given the news of security there, it's better to be nonchalent.
One thing struck me while I was shopping though. The prices at the mall are literally the equivalent to the price range of Singapore shops. How can the local people afford it? Friend told me, the prices are really to cater to Singaporeans. I feel a little guilty being a part of this movement. :P
I also discovered that I am 2 sizes up when I tried on a pair of MANGO jeans! OMG! Or have they special cutting for those jeans. I sure hope that is the case. It's been quite sometime since I last try bottoms at MANGO. I have to go there cos their pants are longer *ding ding* Argh. 2 sizes up! Argh. Anyway, I bought the jeans ;) I guess buying it in another currency doesn't hurt the pocket as much as buying it in S$! Haha...
So there. My adventure in JB. I might go again. Maybe I should just drink more water before I go. So that I will not be so dehydrated and get lethargic so easily.
...
*Touching her new Starhub digital box*
I am officially in the cable tv club! I am a Hubber!
Yeah yeah, I know, many of you reading already own cable tv. I made the decision to install it after some deliberation. Brother also wanted to watch World Cup, so when the telemarketeer called up again, I decided to take up the offer. 3 basic group, one Family Plus and one-time payment for World Cup, and digital box rental-free! The cable guy came to install it just now, and I was having lotsa fun switching channels. Nice! The educational channels comes with Chinese subtitles, so I hope it will help me in my translation thingies... Ma wanted to checkout other shows. I think I probably will sign up additional Asia channels...
Surprisingly, after playing with the channels, my lethargy is gone! Amazing, isn't it? :P Originally thought I would skip CG today. Good thing I sms, I didn't know the group will not be meeting for 3 weeks, and nobody told me about it! Imagine if I turned up in all tiredness only to be told it's cancelled!
Oh well. God is good, still. At least I didn't feel good and sms. Otherwise, I will be so frustrated.
...
So fast, tomorrow will be Monday again. And Thursday will be the beginning of the next half of the year. And in a blink of an eye, Christmas will be here again.
I will blog about time passing very fast when I got the time. Think this blog is running a bit too long. Better stop here.
Turned in much earlier than I usually do, I woke up this morning with a throbbing pain on the left eye and more lethargy. Had to sleep for a couple of hours more before I regain my energy.
Come to think about it, we really didn't do much when we were at the nearest shopping mall. Upon reaching, we ate at a Singaporean cafe, "Secret Receipe". Wah, I must recommend you readers to their Dory Fish in Lobster Sauce. Mmmmmm.... YUMMY! Friends also ordered their Brownie and Chocolate Mud Cake. Double Mmmmm!! :) I was on a "high" again!! Hehe...
Then, we started our shopping. I discovered that there is a pushcart there that actually lets you download music into your phone. Goodness! This will never happen in Sg. Then there is a lane that looks very much like Far East, which we didn't really ventured in because it's... Too young for us. :P We left at around 4 plus, a recommended timing for those of you who want to avoid the traffic jams. For those who would like to take on similar trips, here's how you get across:
1) Take bus 170 from either Queens Street or Kranji MRT station
2) Take bus 950 from Woodlands MRT (We took this one)
You will alight at Singapore Customs, tap yr EZlink card fare suspended, do your passport thingy. When you are out, take the same bus (I think) and alight at the M'sian customs, do the customs thingy. Then take the bus to whereever u wanna go. We took 950 and once we cleared the customs, we walked through an underground passageway and walk abit to reach the shopping centre, City Square, I think :P.
As we walk towards the underpass, there will be people asking if we want a taxi. We didn't respond to them. Also saw two locals begging. We didn't pay attention to them either. I guess the rule of thumb is not to be too kind, cos given the news of security there, it's better to be nonchalent.
One thing struck me while I was shopping though. The prices at the mall are literally the equivalent to the price range of Singapore shops. How can the local people afford it? Friend told me, the prices are really to cater to Singaporeans. I feel a little guilty being a part of this movement. :P
I also discovered that I am 2 sizes up when I tried on a pair of MANGO jeans! OMG! Or have they special cutting for those jeans. I sure hope that is the case. It's been quite sometime since I last try bottoms at MANGO. I have to go there cos their pants are longer *ding ding* Argh. 2 sizes up! Argh. Anyway, I bought the jeans ;) I guess buying it in another currency doesn't hurt the pocket as much as buying it in S$! Haha...
So there. My adventure in JB. I might go again. Maybe I should just drink more water before I go. So that I will not be so dehydrated and get lethargic so easily.
...
*Touching her new Starhub digital box*
I am officially in the cable tv club! I am a Hubber!
Yeah yeah, I know, many of you reading already own cable tv. I made the decision to install it after some deliberation. Brother also wanted to watch World Cup, so when the telemarketeer called up again, I decided to take up the offer. 3 basic group, one Family Plus and one-time payment for World Cup, and digital box rental-free! The cable guy came to install it just now, and I was having lotsa fun switching channels. Nice! The educational channels comes with Chinese subtitles, so I hope it will help me in my translation thingies... Ma wanted to checkout other shows. I think I probably will sign up additional Asia channels...
Surprisingly, after playing with the channels, my lethargy is gone! Amazing, isn't it? :P Originally thought I would skip CG today. Good thing I sms, I didn't know the group will not be meeting for 3 weeks, and nobody told me about it! Imagine if I turned up in all tiredness only to be told it's cancelled!
Oh well. God is good, still. At least I didn't feel good and sms. Otherwise, I will be so frustrated.
...
So fast, tomorrow will be Monday again. And Thursday will be the beginning of the next half of the year. And in a blink of an eye, Christmas will be here again.
I will blog about time passing very fast when I got the time. Think this blog is running a bit too long. Better stop here.
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