Day 1 of Adventure

Think you all are gg to scold me to bits upon reading this entry, but hey, i really can't help it!

Unlike my other Singaporean friends who have gotten all the admin stuff done, or are gg in gps, i did all ALONE!! :( I'm like the last to get everything done, and they somehow able to contact one another here. But i simply can't and dunno how to. "loner's corner" hee..

Anw, I waited for this bus for a gd 45min only to realise that i've been directed to the wrong bus stop. -.-'' So, i decided to WALK to the place. It's abt 20-30min walk. Ok, i know you are gg to say i'm crazy for doing such a "dangerous" thing. But pls give me a little credit for finding the place EVENTUALLY! haha.. I managed to get myself a map, and walked and asked for directions to get to all the places i need to go to. so, it's kind of a mini adventure. :) okok, pls dun nag, i'll try to find some company next time. But for today, no, there's NONE.

Anw, glad that I got to familarise myself with the place, and managed to WALK back to my hall again. :) haha, i'm soo gonna get myself a bicycle soon! During my journey, I met loads of people, and interesting stuff too! Got to know people whom i can do bible study with, and people who can help me find a church. ok, i know you are going to ask if they are trustable. Well, we'll see how it goes. Don't worry, my antenna is working very well. :P

And sth queer happened today. Americans seem to be super afraid of the $100 bill. I went Subway for lunch, and i wanted to pay$100 for my $5.45 meal. But the cashier said they only accept $20 and below. -.-'' she asked me to ask around for small change. NOONE IN THE RESTAURANT HAS SMALL CHANGE FOR $100. i faced comments like " oh, how i hope i have small change for that!" and they gave a fear look when i asked them. I think they are all scared that it's a fake note. anw, someone suggested that i go to the bank to ask for a small change. BUT i have to have a bank acct with them before they do that. -.-' omg, issit soo hard just to pay for a lunch??!! :( Fortunately, i explained my situation to them, and they decided to be nice and change the bill for me. :) So, i got my lunch eventually! :)

I like the culture here, as it's really flexible, and people do not stick to books alone. They have wad i call "ren2 qing2 wei4" There are things which i can/cannot do, but because i being a newbie here, they've relented and even helped me settle things. They think on the spot for a different solution and procedure. WELL DONE! =)

Ok, onto more exciting things!! My newly renovated dining hall is simply SPLENDID!! I didn't get the chance to take photos today, shall do it next time!. with such food, i'll really gain tonnes of weight!! ther's diff cuisines, wide range of desserts, which are humongous in size, eg NYDC-sized cakes! Mouth-watering indeed! Oh this sounds quite emoing, but while i had dinner with my residence hall pple, the whole gp of singapore students actually had it together. really dunno how they managed to meet up, but i've got almost no access to them, other than accidental meets along the way. but no worries, i dun feel real sad abt it, coz on the positive side, i got to noe more pple, as i'm sure i'll be quite clique-ish with them . Anw, shall catch up with them soon! =)

Next, I went to also a newly built recreation centre. It's really really great!! New place to hang out! I did rock climbing and bball today! EVERYTHING IS FREE AND OF COURSE, BRAND NEW! =) it's very professional, even had shoes for rock-climbing. There's also personal trainers for gym sessions, or courses like yoga and pilate and even instructional cooking! Woohoo!! :D

Oh, i also went to the Walmart to get personal things like bed sheets, comforter, lamp, etc. The things are pretty cheap, esp those on offers! i got my darling pillow only for 2.50usd! muahaha!

okie, getting to know more and more friends! GREAT! =)