A Small World

That day was that day , and today is today . To think of it , today is that day , and that day is today .

Spent my time with Christoven . Well , this is the first time im spending so much time with him , within this short holiday . So , last night ... we were deciding where to go . We stuck to our first suggestion , to Pulau Ubin . So thats it .

YongRui backed out because he wasnt feeling quite well to cycle . He has some ankle problem , right ? Since he couldnt cycle , it'll be pointless for him to come with us . But , he told us he can skate . Now , isnt that weird ? Anyway , so ... Christoven and i met at around 2 30 pm . I took the cab from my house , and it was drizzling then . Not that light , like kinda normal heavy . Well , i enjoy such drizzles , because its cooling and it chills down the afternoon heat . So , the cab driver was asking if its only raining in AngMoKio .

Well , apparently so , because after we got out of AngMoKio , the rain stopped . How weird right ? As i thought , it must be those blowing from the SouthChinaSea , because now its their peak rainy period . Not really sure , anyway my geography aint that good ... except for naming countries and pointing them out from a globe .

So , i wore this ugly shirt . Its like so Hawaiian , and so ... disturbing , because its attracting weird attention . Anyway , i didnt bring my bag out , because the other time , it was so irritating . I only have sling bags , and they are obstructing when it comes to cycling . Christoven met me at Bedok MRT's bus-stop , and i picked him up from there . Then , we headed towards ChangiVillage . I know , many transexual men there . But , i didnt see any .

Got to the jetty , and amazingly , it looked so much better now . Its clean , new and fresh . So , i bought buns there and i ate a little . Christoven was telling me about his journey there with the other NAFA people before ... and also some other outings . Well , im sure we can talk about things openly , without worrying about getting it carried around like bad gossip . Anyway , we waited for the boat ... and finally , we got in .

Paid $2 each for the trip to Pulau Ubin . It kinda looked weird from far , and i couldnt recognise it . Firstly , because its been quite long since i last went over , and secondly , the view from the boat wasnt that good . Christoven and i were so excited about the cycling ... so , we quickly found a shop , and rented the bikes . The lady was nice , she helped us with our bikes , and told us that we can buy 2 bikes , and they'll give one old one for free . They are selling bikes too ? Weird . Anyway , she gave us the map , and i took it . Its Chek Jawak that we're heading for , and i remember the way quite well . Christoven hopped onto his bike and started cycling ... and remember ? He cannot cycle well . So , he was stopping and turning around , braking ... and even falling . Well , it was kinda funny . For me , im not a very good cyclist either , so ... i was trying to remember how to cycle . I cycled so many times already , so ... it wasnt a problem for me . For Christoven , its only his fourth time , but amazing already .

So , we went the wrong direction . And we treated that as a trial ... and we went for Chek Jawak . Was talking and checking the map . Last year , i swore that i will not go to the zoo and Pulau Ubin again , but wait ... its all happening now , within the same week ! So , that was it ... The weather was killing , and the mosquitoes were super cute . Christoven got the most bites , because he stop rather often , so ... the mosquitoes were feeding on him . Kinda fun , but kinda irritating . It was so warm , and we were all sweating like pigs . We found no drink stalls around ... because they were closed .

I was recalling all the stupid trips i had there , at Pulau Ubin . Kinda unforgettable , as the first time was with Dad and my paternal family members . We were riding towards Chek Jawak , and i think we went the longer path , so ... it took us like almost forever to get there . So , the memory is still , kinda fresh . I still think that it'll take around 3 hours to get there . But , i think im wrong , it'll only take an hour . That time , it took forever because we were stopping ... and we were drinking , enjoying the music the mosquitoes performed at our ears . Anyway , it was hell , and we went through many forest paths . Finally , at Chek Jawak , we were sitting there , and enjoying the sea breeze which we could get from the beach near the resort . Well , anyway , we brought back some of the crabs . Thats wrong , i know . But well , i was young then .

What do u mean ? Of course the crabs died !

Anyway , back then ... we were deciding on the paths to take . Christoven was saying that we should go the normal big paths . But if we do , we'll end back up at the same spot . Thats it , we were all tired and sweaty . Then came the decision ... we shall go back and have a drink . So , the trip to Chek Jawak was a failure . And we made a vow that we'll not go back there again ...

Bought a drink , and had a seat . Then , i saw my neighbours and Kim ... What a small world ? Fucking small world ! There i am , cycling ... and there they are , eating . How coincidence ! Out of the clear blue sky , and there they were ... So , we talked . Christoven went to attend to his wound . Well , he fell quite badly . He was saying shit and stuff ... and i thought maybe he lost his balance . I saw him with my own eyes , that he went into the hole beside the road , and ... a very graceful fall . Leaving dirt and just a few scratches . I hope his wrist is fine ... because his arm is already somehow injured right ? So ... he went to wash his wound . By the way , he was trying to tell me that there is a slope ahead . Thanks Christoven ...

So , we treated each other to drinks , bikes , rides and everything . Thats really nice . Well , i call that sincere , because if im gonna be stingy , i'll be stingy towards stingy people . Christoven is so generous , so ... of course , like a mirror , i should be generous towards him .

We went Orchard right after the trip . He was telling me about this CD shop . Well , i saw it many times . For somebody like me , going there is a must . So , we went there . Its called ThatCDShop . U know , the one in Orchard . Very classy look ...

Before that , we were walking from TheHeerens down to ThatCDShop . Over at TheHeerens , we ate some noodles . Remember ? The one that Evan , Jwen , Samuel and i ate . Its kinda nice , right ? Except for the fact that its too ... little . And so , i ordered extra fried wantons . Quite enjoyable . So , we there aint much to talk about ... because its just too random for a day to be spent like that .

Actually , Cyril wanted to come along . But well , too bad . It'll be awkward ... really ...

The CD shop was great . I think its heavenly . The music there was good , and it was so amazing . Its all the types of music that i would wanna find . Less of the pop genre , more of the new age , modern pieces . They compiled a few , and i first heard a Japanese traditional song , and i fell in love with it . I tried finding it , but it was gone . The lady was missing too after we went to the second level . There was so many CDs , but one of the lady was so ... unfriendly . But the others were fine ... or better . Anyway , it was so fun ! I think i'll go down there again ... and spend some time there alone . Christoven must be bored watching me looking around ... and following me . Anyway , it is really a good place for CDs . Its kinda ... expensive , but really ... cheaper than others . I bought Buddha Bar Remix for $59 , and they are selling it for only $54 . How amazing ? Im so impressed by their CD collections . If ive enough money to throw away like dust , i'll definitely spend most of them there .

Good grief ! What a suggestion ?

Ive made up my mind . Tomorrow i'll go visit Dad , and i'll settle the CSCO matters . Im not going out , and i dun think any others will be ... because nobody is quite active during the holidays . Or either is that they're busy with their own business ... Weird , because im not recieving calls and stuff ... Well , nevermind . Cant blame me for being not popular .

Joking...

Now , im waiting for Dorothy to accept my invitation to add her on MSN . She is going to send me the pictures ... ? So happy ! Well , Dorothy , its nothing wrong to be afraid of butterflies . At least , ur not scared of balls ... like i do . Cant wait ...

But ...

Tired . So , rest well , WeiKang . Of course , to u guys too .