Okay I shouldn't really be posting since I'm kinda tipsy right now, but heck I'm still sane enough to write so...
I didn't talk about yesterday cos' all I did the whole day mostly was me coughing and hacking. Apparently I caught a bug that's like a phlegmy cough and it's just a bit more resistant and harder to get rid of.
Today I went to Darren's house for his 'party'. Turns out it was enough me again. So we played S4 and watched House until Jun and Kenji arrived pretty late. Then we ate and played Soul Calibur. It's a lot more fun than just with the two of us, hahaha! Jun's quite cute though, even though she's not a looker at first glance. Now kinda I see why guys fancy her so much. Pity we had to leave really soon after. I reached home, and then my mom asked if I wanna come down to a pub to drink with her friends and my cousin Kevin. Apparently he's so wasted he was telling stories and shit, and I had to see that, so I took a cab down.
I was greeted by my relatives real drunk like and shit. My aunt dragged me in and screamed into my ear while her best friend was trying to strike up sober, regular conversation with me. And then Kevin came over and dragged me over to his side repeatedly telling me that he got permission from my mom to get me wasted, before being dragged back by my aunt. I had no idea what to do. Hahaha. I downed a glass of beer, then another, then a tequila shot (man these things are nasty. I didn't even get the lime that's supposed to go with it. Still, I think vodka was worse). Then two more glasses of beer as chasers. Then one more tequila shot. Then one more beer. I didn't feel anything at first. It only hit me on the ride home. It's... not that different I suppose. Most significantly, I feel slightly slowly. Reaction's slower. Hearing's slower. Sight focus is slower. I'm a lot more talkative, and slightly more forgetful. And I'm swaying. Even though I'm pretty sure my logic is still fine. I think. Cousins said if I don't wake up with a hangover tomorrow, it's proof I'm a tank. Can't wait.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
26th December - Project X
Went out of the house today, supposed to watch Rurouni Kenshin finally with Darren, Phoebe and my sister, but we found out that the next showing was at 7pm, and we couldn't bother to wait for 5 hours. So we departed for Kevin's house, where I introduced both of them to my really forward Caucasian relatives.
There isn't actually much to do at his house, so we ended up going down to the Fun Room downstairs, where the arcade games, although ancient, are free. Spent a good hour or so there mashing through games before we returned upstairs and watched 21 Jump Street and Project X with Kevin, Daniel and Michelle.
Oh Project X is soooo fucked up. At first, the premise was kind of interesting. Planning a house party and stuff. And it actually succeeding. Then a good bulk of the movie after that was just tits and sex over and over and over and over again. Even though I'm a guy I still got bored really fast. I really wanted to find out what happens in the end.
We left for home promptly afterwards. Uncle David didn't like the idea of Kevin letting us taste his liquors.
Seems like I've been teasing Darren a bit too much today. I called him a molester and a pedo, although they were just exaggerations. He had been getting really touchy, especially with Phoebe, so I thought I should point that out to him. But I guess he didn't take it very well, being compared to a guy we know who's a scumbag and a serial pedophile. Still, I didn't mean bad :(
I gotta learn to watch my words. Sometimes I may be a bit too frank, but I've never actually wanted to intentionally offend anyone.
Uh... Then again, no one does...
There isn't actually much to do at his house, so we ended up going down to the Fun Room downstairs, where the arcade games, although ancient, are free. Spent a good hour or so there mashing through games before we returned upstairs and watched 21 Jump Street and Project X with Kevin, Daniel and Michelle.
Oh Project X is soooo fucked up. At first, the premise was kind of interesting. Planning a house party and stuff. And it actually succeeding. Then a good bulk of the movie after that was just tits and sex over and over and over and over again. Even though I'm a guy I still got bored really fast. I really wanted to find out what happens in the end.
We left for home promptly afterwards. Uncle David didn't like the idea of Kevin letting us taste his liquors.
Seems like I've been teasing Darren a bit too much today. I called him a molester and a pedo, although they were just exaggerations. He had been getting really touchy, especially with Phoebe, so I thought I should point that out to him. But I guess he didn't take it very well, being compared to a guy we know who's a scumbag and a serial pedophile. Still, I didn't mean bad :(
I gotta learn to watch my words. Sometimes I may be a bit too frank, but I've never actually wanted to intentionally offend anyone.
Uh... Then again, no one does...
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
25th December - Merry Christmas!
Oh right, the world didn't end! Disappointing that actually nothing happened at all though. A meteorite or something would've been cool.
Kevin and Daniel came back to Singapore to celebrate Christmas with us! Kevin's staying for good this time. On the mom's side, I didn't actually do much, hahaha. I watched MIB3 again while eating there. Then I downed a can of beer and a little bit of Moscato. Some chatting with Kevin, Daniel and Gabriel, as per usual. Kevin regaling us with his stories from New Zealand and stuff. Man, how is he so charismatic *_*
After the New Zealander's Hakka performance, I was made to dance with my baby cousin Aaron to Gangnam Style. Gaaaah, how embarrassing. Even the usually shameless NZ cousins stopped too and left me there. OTL There was a gift exchange thingy, but I didn't really get anything I really really liked, so I just traded with a whole bunch of people just for the kick of... trading. The rest of the time I was trying to talk to Angie and Fiona. Which was kinda awkward cos' it seemed like I was trying to hit on my cousins. But I WASN'T. I was just trying. To get them to socialize more. Instead of sitting there. Also I just enjoy the company of pretty girls. Shush don't judge me.
Then to the other side of the family, where I had my first taste of Red Wine.Which is TERRIBLE. Oh god, why do people like this stuff? I thought since it's made from grapes, it'd taste kinda sweet, but it's a harsh sour-bitter taste. It's disgusting! Every alcohol is disgusting at first though, I guess. The aunts on this side seem really curious about my lack of a love life because apparently I'm considered 'gentlemanly' to them (well of course I mean I'm a gentleman and all =w=) and well, compared to the other ah beng cousin who seems to get all the ladies' attention. Hm. I wonder why too.
Christmas loot isn't that satisfying this year, but it actually seems like I grow less easily satisfied every year...
Kevin and Daniel came back to Singapore to celebrate Christmas with us! Kevin's staying for good this time. On the mom's side, I didn't actually do much, hahaha. I watched MIB3 again while eating there. Then I downed a can of beer and a little bit of Moscato. Some chatting with Kevin, Daniel and Gabriel, as per usual. Kevin regaling us with his stories from New Zealand and stuff. Man, how is he so charismatic *_*
After the New Zealander's Hakka performance, I was made to dance with my baby cousin Aaron to Gangnam Style. Gaaaah, how embarrassing. Even the usually shameless NZ cousins stopped too and left me there. OTL There was a gift exchange thingy, but I didn't really get anything I really really liked, so I just traded with a whole bunch of people just for the kick of... trading. The rest of the time I was trying to talk to Angie and Fiona. Which was kinda awkward cos' it seemed like I was trying to hit on my cousins. But I WASN'T. I was just trying. To get them to socialize more. Instead of sitting there. Also I just enjoy the company of pretty girls. Shush don't judge me.
Then to the other side of the family, where I had my first taste of Red Wine.Which is TERRIBLE. Oh god, why do people like this stuff? I thought since it's made from grapes, it'd taste kinda sweet, but it's a harsh sour-bitter taste. It's disgusting! Every alcohol is disgusting at first though, I guess. The aunts on this side seem really curious about my lack of a love life because apparently I'm considered 'gentlemanly' to them (well of course I mean I'm a gentleman and all =w=) and well, compared to the other ah beng cousin who seems to get all the ladies' attention. Hm. I wonder why too.
Christmas loot isn't that satisfying this year, but it actually seems like I grow less easily satisfied every year...
Flashback - Back in Singapore
Vincent left for Hong Kong the day after I came back from Hong Kong. Lollll shitty coincidences.
Over the past few days I've spent quite a fair bit of time with Darren. Went jamming with only me, Andy, and him with his two friends. Went out to eat. Went to his house for his supposed 'Christmas Party' but it was really only me. And we ended up playing his driving simulator game and me introducing him to S4 League. And when we talk we mostly joke about Tommy and his terrible living habits. Tommy's a great guy. Damn fun to be with. But man, how he lives on his own could put even hobos to shame. That topic ends up as the butt of a lot of jokes between us XD
I also met Felicia in person again! Which is rare, despite the fact she's my other best friend. Although in a different way from Vincent. Recently she's been having some worries about boyfriends and guys. Which is odd, because before she didn't really express that much interest in the opposite sex. She denies it, but I think she's been considering getting a boyfriend. And so I've to ride her erratic thought train as she spills her worries onto me. Like what kind of guy would suit her. Or why guys don't go after her even though she's pretty. And it got me to thinking about the kind of girl I would get too.
I'd think that probably I'm not the kind of boyfriend that's super devoted. Those that message 'good morning darling <3 <3' and 'good night sweetie <3 <3' every day. I don't think I could stand such an insignificant chore. I'm more of the casual relationship guy I think. Being able to act more like friends than lovers. I can be romantic, just only at select times. But every other time I'm casual. I like to joke. I like to poke fun. I don't want to constantly be engaged in mushy conversation. In a nutshell, a relationship like best friends, just with the being able to cuddle and kiss would be my kind of relationship. But... girls are scarce.
And that's the reflection on the day. Playing Catherine kinda bugged me into thinking about this too I think.
Over the past few days I've spent quite a fair bit of time with Darren. Went jamming with only me, Andy, and him with his two friends. Went out to eat. Went to his house for his supposed 'Christmas Party' but it was really only me. And we ended up playing his driving simulator game and me introducing him to S4 League. And when we talk we mostly joke about Tommy and his terrible living habits. Tommy's a great guy. Damn fun to be with. But man, how he lives on his own could put even hobos to shame. That topic ends up as the butt of a lot of jokes between us XD
I also met Felicia in person again! Which is rare, despite the fact she's my other best friend. Although in a different way from Vincent. Recently she's been having some worries about boyfriends and guys. Which is odd, because before she didn't really express that much interest in the opposite sex. She denies it, but I think she's been considering getting a boyfriend. And so I've to ride her erratic thought train as she spills her worries onto me. Like what kind of guy would suit her. Or why guys don't go after her even though she's pretty. And it got me to thinking about the kind of girl I would get too.
I'd think that probably I'm not the kind of boyfriend that's super devoted. Those that message 'good morning darling <3 <3' and 'good night sweetie <3 <3' every day. I don't think I could stand such an insignificant chore. I'm more of the casual relationship guy I think. Being able to act more like friends than lovers. I can be romantic, just only at select times. But every other time I'm casual. I like to joke. I like to poke fun. I don't want to constantly be engaged in mushy conversation. In a nutshell, a relationship like best friends, just with the being able to cuddle and kiss would be my kind of relationship. But... girls are scarce.
And that's the reflection on the day. Playing Catherine kinda bugged me into thinking about this too I think.
Flashback - HK Friendships
Friendships didn't build as I hoped it would on this trip though...
Shirleen and Zuhayr were on the same trip with me. We were grouped together with two other guys, Derrick and Haidar. I felt like finally, I could actually spend some good hang-out time with two of my better friends from class. But... as classes in Hong Kong started, seats were in rows of four. With Shirleen constantly bugging Zuh and Derrick and Haidar being in the same class, I was left to sit alone. I thought it okay for the first few days. But then it snowballed. I ended up spending up less and less time with them because really, really, really felt left out. They say loneliness activates the same part of your brain as pain. And there was this gripping pain in my chest for most of the days in Hong Kong. I hate being lonely the most, out of all the negativey emotions. By the time I actually got chances to sit together with them, their bond had gotten too strong. I felt really alienated even though I was with the group. They were laughing amongst themselves and I was just kind of... there.
So in this rut I socialized with the other students on this trip to make up for it. I made new friends, but even though I wanted to hang out with them, I wanted to hang out with Shirleen and Zuhayr more. And I was afraid that if I did, they'd see me as a traitor of a friend. But I didn't want to feel left out in their group either. Leaving me to just going solo many a time for the trip. Perhaps it was just me thinking too much. Shirleen said that I was super hyperactive to the point that she didn't want to talk to me. On hindsight, I might've been subconsciously seeking attention. Zuhayr was my roommate, and every night we did chat quite a bit. I suppose he kinda understood what I was going through but I guess there was no easy way to drag me back in when the walls have already been built. Our friendship grew a lot on this trip though, so it's quite an achievement for me. Shirleen seemed more relieved with the boring, quiet, critical me of Singapore though.
Could I have just been homesick and overthinking it too much? Might be. But the loneliness was definitely real. These experiences have made me just a little bit more conscious of human relationships...
Shirleen and Zuhayr were on the same trip with me. We were grouped together with two other guys, Derrick and Haidar. I felt like finally, I could actually spend some good hang-out time with two of my better friends from class. But... as classes in Hong Kong started, seats were in rows of four. With Shirleen constantly bugging Zuh and Derrick and Haidar being in the same class, I was left to sit alone. I thought it okay for the first few days. But then it snowballed. I ended up spending up less and less time with them because really, really, really felt left out. They say loneliness activates the same part of your brain as pain. And there was this gripping pain in my chest for most of the days in Hong Kong. I hate being lonely the most, out of all the negativey emotions. By the time I actually got chances to sit together with them, their bond had gotten too strong. I felt really alienated even though I was with the group. They were laughing amongst themselves and I was just kind of... there.
So in this rut I socialized with the other students on this trip to make up for it. I made new friends, but even though I wanted to hang out with them, I wanted to hang out with Shirleen and Zuhayr more. And I was afraid that if I did, they'd see me as a traitor of a friend. But I didn't want to feel left out in their group either. Leaving me to just going solo many a time for the trip. Perhaps it was just me thinking too much. Shirleen said that I was super hyperactive to the point that she didn't want to talk to me. On hindsight, I might've been subconsciously seeking attention. Zuhayr was my roommate, and every night we did chat quite a bit. I suppose he kinda understood what I was going through but I guess there was no easy way to drag me back in when the walls have already been built. Our friendship grew a lot on this trip though, so it's quite an achievement for me. Shirleen seemed more relieved with the boring, quiet, critical me of Singapore though.
Could I have just been homesick and overthinking it too much? Might be. But the loneliness was definitely real. These experiences have made me just a little bit more conscious of human relationships...
Flashback - Hong Kong Trip 2
With my miserly attitude even though my wallet was full with Hong Kong dollars, I couldn't bring myself to spend on anything particularly luxurious. I found solace in the night markets, where I could bargain down prices of items. First item I got was a Dagger-Umbrella. They had the swords, but I could find those in Singapore. But the dagger. I had to get my own portable umbrella anyway, and this fit my style.
Apparently I really suck at bargaining.
My overall loot consisted of: Dagger-brella, Mario and Luigi hats, a liquor flask, a shirt, a jacket, an eyepatch and a wristband. All of which I probably could've bargained down more but I sucked at keeping the bargain train going. I'm bad at hiding my interest in an item D:
Some of the money went to going to Ocean Park. from the name, I thought it was a long, huge undersea tunnel, and I was real hyped for that. Then I was there and it was a theme park. Which shot my spirits way down. There was an aquarium, though, so I walked through those. But I couldn't be bothered with the rides all too much, making the trip a waste of money altogether. I had one roller coaster ride though. It was REALLY good. Too bad I was too busy holding my glasses to my face to enjoy the ride all the way.
And most of the money went to food. With the malay guys in tow, sometimes we had to look specifically for a Halal food joint to eat. Which was difficult, since people in Hong Kong really can't be bothered to get certified. Sometimes I ditched the group to find easier to food to eat. Kinda dick of me. But I really didn't want to eat Halal food here which probably isn't all that good due to lack of competition and resource when I could eat much better ones back in Singapore.
And then the remainder went to toys (as souvenirs) and alcohol when I came back.
Apparently I really suck at bargaining.
My overall loot consisted of: Dagger-brella, Mario and Luigi hats, a liquor flask, a shirt, a jacket, an eyepatch and a wristband. All of which I probably could've bargained down more but I sucked at keeping the bargain train going. I'm bad at hiding my interest in an item D:
Some of the money went to going to Ocean Park. from the name, I thought it was a long, huge undersea tunnel, and I was real hyped for that. Then I was there and it was a theme park. Which shot my spirits way down. There was an aquarium, though, so I walked through those. But I couldn't be bothered with the rides all too much, making the trip a waste of money altogether. I had one roller coaster ride though. It was REALLY good. Too bad I was too busy holding my glasses to my face to enjoy the ride all the way.
And most of the money went to food. With the malay guys in tow, sometimes we had to look specifically for a Halal food joint to eat. Which was difficult, since people in Hong Kong really can't be bothered to get certified. Sometimes I ditched the group to find easier to food to eat. Kinda dick of me. But I really didn't want to eat Halal food here which probably isn't all that good due to lack of competition and resource when I could eat much better ones back in Singapore.
And then the remainder went to toys (as souvenirs) and alcohol when I came back.
Flashback - Hong Kong Trip 1
When I first arrived in Hong Kong, man, it was cold! I mean, the temperature was alright. Cold-ish, but nothing a good long-sleeve shirt wouldn't handle. But the wind. Oh, the wind. Just having it blow at your face would just suck the heat and moisture straight out of your skin. Even my hands, I had to wear gloves to keep them from locking up. As the days passed, I got more and more used to it though.
Getting used to the climate was kinda difficult. Everyone had sinuses when they first arrived. All of us had the sniffles and runny noses. I brought drugs to counter it so I was good though XD
Hong Kong is kinda like Singapore. Just colder. The foreign foods and culture seem to overwhelm the local culture a lot more. It was a lot harder to find a local food store than home-run pizzerias and Japanese curry houses. Building placement in Hong Kong is much more awkward though. It's real messy-like. Apparently it's because their buildings obey fengshui so they position their buildings that way, with their streets kinda winding through them. Visually, not very appealing. But it is a traceur's paradise to parkour! I did my fair share of vault drills throughout the trip. I couldn't resist, haha!
We went to classes, unfortunately, amongst only our own students though. There was one time where we were allowed to chat with Hong Kong students. The language barrier was pretty tough, but I had a humorous conversation with this guy after we found common interests in rock and video games. Then we went on about girls. Then Japanese girls. Then erotica. Apparently guys all around the world speak the same language on those terms XD It really broke the ice. Smashed and grinded it.
Classes were full of programming and stuff though. Bugger, I thought it was purely Game Design. Man, it really wasn't what I expected.
25th December - Flashbacks
I actually did forget entirely about my blog right after I came back from Hong Kong. I missed a shitload of days of reporting, and now I realize actually writing about stuff gets things out of my head and from clogging up my mind. Which is quite cool. So I'm gonna go in sequence here.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
2nd December - Departure
I'm at the airport now, eating shaker fries and hoping to see someone I know. Flying off in 4 hours. I really hope I didnt forget anything. This is my first trip on a plane since forever, I'm both thrilled and afraid.
Spent the day with Darren and Tommy. Because our plans to watch Rurouni Kenshin were foiled by lack of tickets, we went on a window shopping spree instead . I found a hat I really liked in Bugis street and got it. Then we went to funan and wandered around a bit until we were all tired and just slacked in a cafe and started on a huge Pokemon fanboy discussion. It really is such a pity I'm leaving today... I miss them already lol I won't be seeing Tommy until January too...
Typing a blog on a phone is hard. I give up.
Spent the day with Darren and Tommy. Because our plans to watch Rurouni Kenshin were foiled by lack of tickets, we went on a window shopping spree instead . I found a hat I really liked in Bugis street and got it. Then we went to funan and wandered around a bit until we were all tired and just slacked in a cafe and started on a huge Pokemon fanboy discussion. It really is such a pity I'm leaving today... I miss them already lol I won't be seeing Tommy until January too...
Typing a blog on a phone is hard. I give up.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
1st December - Bachelor
I was at Tommy's house yesterday, didn't post. Too busy spending the whole day playing games.
Man, Tommy's house is a dump! God damn, and it was a lot worse apparently, before Darren cleaned up everything. But still. Empty Milo packets everywhere. Expired food. Soggy chips. Pile of clothes in the corner. AND THE KITCHEN. Oh god the kitchen. It was horrifying. There was his attempt to make curry. Which resulted in a huge failure. You know, in anime and games when you fail a recipe you get some black matter or something. I never thought I'd see something like that in real life. Behold Tommy's saucepan, caked in a layer of dark demi-solid matter. Together with the brown stains caking the kitchen counters and the grills on the stove. And the stacks of unwashed plates in the sink. We wanted to ignore it at first but then it got late after all the game playing and we needed food but we didn't have enough money to pay for delivery so we had to cook. Darren went ahead first and started washing, and I joined him after because it really was quite a mess. Just. Amazing. And so is the contents of his fridge, how there's barely anything edible in it. Tommy clearly won't survive as a bachelor XD But he's graduated from being a bachelor cos' he got a girlfriend through some crazy circumstances. God dammiiiiiit.
We did go to a bar. Well. Wanted to. It was more of a beer cafe. Cos' the other bars were crowded so we thought any old bar would do. But they specialized in beer, we were idiots to order mixes and shit. Cos' they were bad. Well, mine was just Whisky with ice (it wasn't even On The Rocks. It was just flaky ice), but Darren's Gin Fizz and Tommy's Whisky Coke was really shit, especially for the insane price. My first drinking experience was quite shit, and Whisky wasn't quite as amazing a drink as I made it out to be...
Hanging out with them again tomorrow. I'll only get to see Tommy now until again in January, because my Hong Kong trip and his stay here had to coincide. Gotta enjoy myself as much as I can!
Man, Tommy's house is a dump! God damn, and it was a lot worse apparently, before Darren cleaned up everything. But still. Empty Milo packets everywhere. Expired food. Soggy chips. Pile of clothes in the corner. AND THE KITCHEN. Oh god the kitchen. It was horrifying. There was his attempt to make curry. Which resulted in a huge failure. You know, in anime and games when you fail a recipe you get some black matter or something. I never thought I'd see something like that in real life. Behold Tommy's saucepan, caked in a layer of dark demi-solid matter. Together with the brown stains caking the kitchen counters and the grills on the stove. And the stacks of unwashed plates in the sink. We wanted to ignore it at first but then it got late after all the game playing and we needed food but we didn't have enough money to pay for delivery so we had to cook. Darren went ahead first and started washing, and I joined him after because it really was quite a mess. Just. Amazing. And so is the contents of his fridge, how there's barely anything edible in it. Tommy clearly won't survive as a bachelor XD But he's graduated from being a bachelor cos' he got a girlfriend through some crazy circumstances. God dammiiiiiit.
We did go to a bar. Well. Wanted to. It was more of a beer cafe. Cos' the other bars were crowded so we thought any old bar would do. But they specialized in beer, we were idiots to order mixes and shit. Cos' they were bad. Well, mine was just Whisky with ice (it wasn't even On The Rocks. It was just flaky ice), but Darren's Gin Fizz and Tommy's Whisky Coke was really shit, especially for the insane price. My first drinking experience was quite shit, and Whisky wasn't quite as amazing a drink as I made it out to be...
Hanging out with them again tomorrow. I'll only get to see Tommy now until again in January, because my Hong Kong trip and his stay here had to coincide. Gotta enjoy myself as much as I can!
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