Blog - December Overview

Hi Blog, 

November was over... Many things had happened, including some thought processes, and many life changes which somehow made me lose any faith in myself cold hard facts, slapped my face like strangers becoming friends, and having many promises and assurance, but because of this stupid me uno-reversed, from friends to become acquaintances... It hurts to cut the memory shards away from my memory bank because it is too painful to memorise as it becomes a reminder to remind how flawed I am.

Besides... Being Upset is just a sign of being a weakness while everyone can just move on. I guess... Like being a shxt is to discard and leave behind; only when I was able to boost the plant's growth (showed result which is what others want to see) did they just enjoy the "contribution" that they had left.

Anyway... It is just too tired to think about it... I guess... 2023 is about to come to an end... I should move on... The best is to remember nothing will last, I just have to salvage the good memory shards and learn to treasure them... Than discard them. Similar to urbexation, how I enjoy the last bits of the memory shards and slowly, they will become part of the history and forgotten by many; but it doesn't matter anymore because what matters, is that I remember them.

Personal - No Water Island Visit

Good Morning Blog,

XY and BW decided to take a trip to Lazarus Island while they were both in Singapore. XY had to return to Singapore temporarily to sort out his citizenship issues and BW had some leave days to spare. It was a farewell for XY and a first-time experience for BW.

Thank Heaven for such a sunny morning.

I decided to take a trip to the island, as I had not visited it with my close friends for a long time. I expected it to be a fun and relaxing experience.

Trip - Tanglin Halt Green

Good Morning Blog,

On my first day when I started to clear my leave, Ai wanted to go for a hike with me.

Today's morning was perfect for a hike!

I heard that this was Ai's first hike, so we started something simple, to hike along the green corridor.

Blog - November Overview

Hi Blog,

It is going to be the last two months of 2023. Time flies so fast, and how much or less I have done... I might make a post to reflect my 2023 in a general view. There were ups and downs... Wanted to talk about it... It always seems like everyone has a solution while making me feel like I have no plan or am not aware at all...

Fighting against my negativity is one thing that I am working towards... For every 100 negativity, I felt that I had tried to overcome it for like 70 of them. Like myself in costume... Managed to feel less inferior than before even though I will still feel inferior; which will become one of the topics I will cover in the future.

These days, I was so busy that I had many pocket time to go for a short swim... I had not been jogging at all... Missed jogging and taking my waifu out too...

Hiking - Yishun Forest

Good Afternoon Blog,

After finishing my backlog of June blog posts, I can finally step out for another discovery.

Where should I go today?

Yes! I decided to clear this one from my list - explore Yishun Forest!

Trip - Garden by the Bay Avatar the Experience

Hi Blog,

It's about the end of 2022, thought of what to do to end the year... Then XY asked to visit Garden by the Bay to practice his newly enquired photography skill and...

Since there was a new theme - Avatar the experience

Let's go there and take a look.

Trip - Bukit Batok Hillside Nature Park II

Hi Blog,

Christmas eve, what do you usually do on this date? I would like to know if I can ever hear from any of my readers. To me, it is just another typical day.

Hmm... Taking pictures downward worried me a lot... my imagination tends to go too far

So today where have I decided to go?

Personal - Capt Nerd Be a Volunteer

Hi Blog,

Previously, I went for my first official cosplay event here but it was not for any voluntary value in some sense as compared to today post.

I took leave to attend today's voluntary work so where was I going to?

And it will be a very short post because of some reasons which I will explain below.

Hiking - NS55 Interactive Trail Walk

Hi Blog,

Mr A (my army friend) showed me a trail on Friday (last min...) and asked me to bring him to complete this trail in the morning. What trail are you asking? It was about NS55 Interactive Trail hosted by Singapore Government. (news about NS55) Actually, it sounded exciting and it seemed like a short hike for the morning, so...

Let's GO! Cepat Jalan! (It is a drill command used in Singapore Army to mean quick march or walk fast in Malay.)

Based on NS55 trail site, this interactive trail has 7 discovery points and at each point, we can interact with the surrounding space with AR, information and quiz; which have significant value to Singapore's history. I read that there is a reward after the completion of the walk and I wondered what will that be?

Personal - Visit Range Again

Good Morning Blog,

Took a long weekend leave last Friday, since JH was away in the USA for his healing trip and I had spent my last Friday exploring already, Mr B will like to explore parks near his place.

Since I had gone to Rifle Range Nature Park and it is near his place, then let's visit that place again.

I read online, during the weekends, Rifle Range Nature Park was filled with visitors and I won't want to go there if it is crowded. Since it was Monday, it should not be that bad, right? Right? 😅

Trip - Rifle Range Nature Park

Hi Blog,

You know what? Recently, there is a new park just opened to the public! (news) I thought of going there immediately but I know it is not wise to because it is crowded!

So I held my urge, tempted by many photos shared on FB and avoided the weekend... So I decided to visit that new park today!

Since I took leave today for the possible overseas trip but JH went 🇺🇸 alone so he can overcome his recent broken-up damage, then I shall plan my own trip in Singapore.

Blog - November Overview

Hi Blog,

Life after covid, even though it may seem infectious with conditions like the common flu, fever and cough; in reality, are the symptoms of how our immune system reacted to the virus which affects our lungs and causes other complex issues including death. As I noticed my blood pressure shoot up high, I know it could get worse if our bodies can't win the war. Most importantly, our spirit must maintain positivity and readiness for whatever happens.

Hence November 1*1 is to remind me that our bodies and spirit must work together. How do I ensure both work together?

A few ways to ensure and maintain, when we see things, do we see it with our eyes or brain or someone who is looking out from a body window? When we react to any happening, do our mind/emotions just flow or deep reflection under the head shelter? Do we just breathe or constantly sense the airflow through our nostrils? Etc etc. 😂 There are more but I doubt anyone will bother to understand what I had shared above. I shall keep it short and journal my November happening below. Thanks, Blog for listening.

Personal - Sunny Lazarus Island

Hi Blog,

You might be wondering if I will be going to the island again? And yes, I will go to that island again for sure; plus I still need to bring C to visit the island.

Ah! Thanks Mr Sun for coming out today! I thought you were unable to make it.

Want to make a guess on how was the crowd for the day?

Personal - My First Official Cosplay Event

Hi Blog,

Funny thing was that I managed to get my new costume before the event (link)! 😂 What event you asked? D invited me to join a movie day event hosted by RMSS.

I got everything ready now, new helmet and costume! Let's go!

RMSS is a relatively reputable tuition center and they always host Movie Day in one of the movie theatres for their staff, parents and students yearly. D's wife happened to work there and the movie title happened to be Marvel movie hence they were asking for some people (that's where D invited me to join and I took this chance to dress up facing the people) to cosplay as superheroes to entertain and have a photo session with their guests.

Hiking - Lazarus Island Leading Hike

Good morning Blog,

After I returned from my KL trip, the next day (today) was Deevepali, a Public holiday. I had promised a group of people to bring them to explore Lazarus Island to find the hidden structures. Honestly, I don't have a good feeling though...

Yes! Today I didn't wear my usual attire. I just dressed up normally and maybe it will be my attire as I aged and fatter. Another reason is that I don't want my trisuit damaged while bashing through the wood.

This will be my second time visiting those abandoned structures and I will try my best to remember how to get there without missing my way.

Trip - KL Trip Day 3 - Last Day

Good Morning Blog,

Today was our last day in KL, I will say half day in KL.

Gloomy morning though

So far our trip was decent and fun. What matters was whom we went with. Great to have my long known friends to explore KL and let's spend our few moment here to the fullest.

Trip - KL Trip Day 2 - Eating and Shopping

Hi Blog,

Today's KL experience will be a typical one - eat, shop, and nothing much besides complain section for some part! 😂 If you found it useful, that will be great.

After trying enough expensive food already yesterday, EK brought us to a place that is away from the city and where he used to visit with his deceased wife.

I will love some "normal" food than over-the-top food served in restaurants because I belong to the Low Social Economic Status.

Trip - KL Trip Day 1 - To Day 2

Hi Blog,

Oh man... I was so tired and bloated on our first day.

My phone suffered from low battery twice and by thinking through the number of pictures I took for my first day, I started to worry. 😂

But I don't always travel, so let's enjoy it to the fullest!

Trip - KL Trip Day 1 - JN Petaling and the Hungry Tapir

Hi Blog,

Beside RexKL, there is a famous street market, Petaling Street. I thought of visiting some more night markets in KL but we didn't have enough time for such itinerary. I guess I will keep it for my next trip to KL.

The entrance looks like a typical street market in Taiwan. Don't you think so?

Let me show the life in this street market and our first expensive dinner in this post.

Trip - KL Trip Day 1 - BookXcess RexKL

Hi Blog,

Honestly, I don't know what is special in KL besides the Twin Towers and typical places like Sea Aquarium, shopping malls and restaurants etc

But this one brought the excitement out of me!

As titled, it is BookXcess. When I tried to google the location, I realised BookXcess has many branches in KL and I just wanted to visit this unique one at RexKL which hosts many unique arts.