Personal - Eyesore Tanning

Hi Blog,

I took a leave of absence today to recharge before the start of Term 2 at school. I decided to visit my favourite island again! My boss did question why I couldn't take leave during the school holidays or go to the island on the weekend.

Whoever knows me understands that I need a quiet beach to be an eyesore for the day.

I don't want to go to a crowded beach; I just want to relax and do nothing for the day. Since Mr. Sun, RD and T also wanted to join me, let's go!

If you missed my previous trips to Lazarus Island, you can check them out here. Oh my, I have visited Lazarus quite regularly. Lazarus Island and Kusu Island (2017) and again (2017), Solo trip (2017), Drone on the Island (2018), Disappointed Trip (2019), Chao Ta Day (2020), Me-Time (2020), Leading a Group (2020), Beach boy (2021), Visiting the island (2021), Explored the Unexplored (2021), Rainy Island (2021), Best Suntan (2022), Monday Orange (2022), Leading a Hike (2022), Sunny Island (2022), Mr Sun's Island (2023), Lesser Sun (2023), No Water (2023), Access while Low Tide (2023), New Tent (2024), Free Trip (2025), Quiet Battle Within (2025), A Day at Lazarus (2025), Weekend Suntan (2026)

The sunrise was so encouraging and motivating; at least, I sensed today would be a good day.

I have successfully located my tent after searching for it for some time.

But carrying it around can be a hassle.

This time, I was correct in travelling to the right station. Ooo! RD took the same train as me.

The morning sunlight here was very uplifting.

The ferry schedule for Lazarus is as stated on March 24, 2026.

Honestly, I would like to try a Genting Dream cruise someday if there is a discount.

Quiet and peaceful harbour

RD wanted to relax on the island and claimed he could help me with photography.

Let's see how well he does.

I was curious about how they built such a long wall here.

We took a smaller ferry that somehow took longer to reach the island.

The best strategy is to cut costs, especially since a war is ongoing and fuel prices are high.

A group of visitors to the island brought their dogs for a stroll.

I could smell the sea aura!

I was excited to meet the white sandy beach again!

Aww... Beauty.

(Credit RD) First shot of this eyesore.

(Credit RD) Yes, I am the eyesore that self-deluded on this beach.

My favourite beach.

I understand there are even more beautiful beaches in the world, but somehow I cannot access or visit them, so Lazarus Beach is there for me.

Let's head to my favourite spot.

The low-tide beach at Lazarus looks different.

But the water washed across my feet, and I still feel the same.

It is commendable that the beach maintenance team has kept this area in excellent condition. They deserve our respect.

It appeared that beneath the 'noodle' sands, a creature was resting. What the creature was exactly is unknown.

Haha, the dogs went all crazy when they were at the beach and had a lot of fun. Glad to know that they didn't stray from their owners.

According to the tidal timetable, this morning was at its lowest, which was perfect for me to explore the place I wanted to. But I couldn't just leave RD alone guarding my stuff for a while, and I had a bad feeling somehow... Maybe I am such an eyesore today; I can't enter...

Just like these creatures, it is not safe for them to move out of the water.

Since I cannot go, I shall start the tent setup, and thanks to RD for helping out.

Eyesore is here!

(Credit RD) Honestly... I should rethink what I should wear while others are around...

(Credit RD) Like I was making others uncomfortable...

I reflected on why I feel that way... It is because I envy those people when they are shirtless; people around them just admire them, thirst for them, desire them, and feel nice having them around; unlike me, just a pure eyesore.

Oh well... Just like a beach, many people have their own preferences and likes. Most people prefer wider, whiter, and cleaner beaches because they feel more premium and enjoyable. Just like I prefer Lazarus Beach to the swamp. The same rule applies. I understand that demigods are attracted to and welcomed by the majority in most situations and conditions. I have also learned that I am not a white beach but a swamp; I can't force everyone to love the swamp, so it is inevitable, and I have to accept it.

(Credit RD) I am like a swamp or a dirty beach; I am who I am.

(Credit RD) I am just part of the whole world, where some people are well-liked and accepted, and others are not.

(Credit RD) I am not a supermodel.

(Credit RD) I am just an eyesore on this island, living the best here without anyone to judge, besides forcing RD to snap photos for me, which I think is only making him uncomfortable.

(Credit RD) Because such an ugly model should not ask too much.

(Credit RD) I only felt carefree on a quiet beach with almost no visitors!

(Credit RD) Imagine if this eyesore were replaced by a demigod; wouldn't that be a blessing to this world? I could use AI to do it easily, but it would only upset my feelings.

(Credit RD) Hmmm, I wanted something else, and it's not easy to expect a lot from others, especially when taking photos of an eyesore.

This is the ideal 3x zoom shot (but it's edited), but there may be some miscommunication.

(Credit RD) At least, the nice blue sky helped to make the photos look comfortable to look at.

(Credit RD) You don't believe me? Let's compare with these spots. Haha. Pure eyesore.

(Credit RD) Looks like we weren’t the only ones there. Some people were just checking out the beach from afar.

(Credit RD) The tide was too low to hide this sore.

(Credit RD) Can my disgusting body discourage the visitors from coming over here? Because I have already disgusted RD.

(Credit RD) Hey, stay away from here!

(Credit RD) Okay, I didn't discourage them from walking towards our direction; I guess they didn't even look at me to be 'eyesored'.

(Credit RD) Okay, I won't disgust RD too much. Thanks for helping me by contributing the eyesore photos. I will do it myself.

Thanks RD for helping and my apologies for making you uncomfortable. Thanks for accompanying me in the morning.

After RD had left, I was still wondering whether I should adjust to the suntan here without any sand on my back or not care about it...

(Credit RD) Oh? RD snapped one more photo of me, trying to tell me that it would be the last eyesore photo of me.

Meanwhile, I was waiting for T. Since T loves to suntan, I continued to disgust any visitors from coming near. My success rate today: three groups of visitors—two of them turned away before coming close, and one left the shelter in less than ten minutes. A true eyesore!

But a rather muscular and good-looking guy (he was alone) approached my area and settled himself at the shelter. I was wondering how come my disgusting form didn't push him away? Then he started to put on his clothes; I guessed he mistook that I was checking on him... He lives his life as a demigod; he knows people will check on him.

Did you see the demigod figure behind my tent? I guessed I would place a cover over my tent so that he wouldn't feel uncomfortable with me around.

What do you know... After I placed a cover, he left and continued at another part of the island to continue the air-worship over his great body.

I have to stay inside the tent because I noticed my phone had heated up due to the bright surrounding light, which is also preventing it from charging properly. I'm waiting for T to find this spot, so I spent some time figuring out new features of my tent, like this small window that allows for better air circulation.

It seemed like T was on the way, which meant it would be quite a long walk from the harbour.

I looked around this place, and no new visitors came in the afternoon.

I hope I will try to spend a night on this island one day.

It will be an interesting experience.

T had arrived, and it was time to sunbathe.

We tried to suntan for over an hour, but my phone kept receiving work messages...

Hate to say this... T had a short suntan session here...

and we had to go back...

Empty and cooling ferry back! Great!

I felt bad for T for getting a slightly more expensive ticket, as I am not there to give him a discount.

Thanks T, for getting some snacks for me.

I thought I could just lie down to rest during the return trip, but some visitors boarded the ferry.

Honestly, I had a great day, but I pity RD and T for having to leave so soon. I also apologise to the other island visitors for being an eyesore with my presence.

A good power nap, and we were back in Singapore.

Thank you and sorry, T, for today. Next time, we will do it again since he really loved suntanning.

I seemed to have developed a noticeable tan line! The back of my shoulder is heavily tanned because I struggle to apply sunscreen there properly. I don’t want to disturb anyone or make things awkward with RD or T. I need to find a way to apply sunscreen to my back myself so I can continue to become the eyesore on the island.

Jeff