Singapore Adventures 3

Singapore Adventures continue with Jonah and Alvin being kept captive in the college..however there came a time we heard an upsetting and saddening news about Sis Meow Cheng, mother of Eliza and wife of Bro Victor. We decided that it would be good to pay them a visit and our last respects. We went to Bradell View with Isaac and Ernest where we met up with the rest. Eliza was in slacker mode lol(she's always in slacker mode :P). The next day we returned to Bradell View to participate in the wake service where Ernest's dad gave a heart-moving speech and Jon Yang led the singing. I can tell Sis Meow Cheng was a very loved and cherished person as there were many ladies weeping and mourning over the loss of their beloved sister in Christ.

So, day to day we study and study. I must admit, there's many things to learn from the Bible despite growing up in a churched background. Anyway, all work and no play makes Alvin a dull boy. So, the LAP youths arranged to take us out on a trip around Singapore city! We took an MRT to City Hall station where we met with Ernest, Jun Wei and Cheryl(I hope I spelt your name right). From there we met with Jon Yang and went off to the Esplanade aka Giant Durians aka Humongous Flies' Eyes. We traveled using the underground passageways which connects from building to building. Lo and behold, Jon Yang looked afar off and saw..AN ARCADE. Immediately he decided that we should have some fun there. Jonah and I were stuck at the Guitar Hero 3 while Jon Yang went round playing the classical Shoot 'em Up games.

look at the concentration in his eyes..wait..you can't see his eyes..

We were joined by Eliza and Ser Ern later which was the first time I saw a girl enter the arcade and play a game. The girls played some kinda banging game where there were many challenges and you only have 2 buttons to press lol. Ernest pretty much owned them in everything xD after an hour or so we headed off to places like Suntec City and Marina Square where Jon Yang once more lifted his eyes afar off and saw..A WII EXHIBITION! . So we zoomed right down to get our hands on a free Wii! I played Sword fighting and Ping Pong with Jonah.

*deep breathing* I am Lord Vader..EAT MY LIGHTSABERR!!

While we were busy slashing and stabbing, Jon Yang and Ernest decided to play archery which was an interesting alternative.

readiee..steadieeee..FIREE!! shag i missed

After meeting up with Alan Poon we headed off to makan! Jon Yang treated us with JCO doughnuts which tasted and looked just like Big Apple doughnuts lol. Once more, Jon Yang looked afar off and saw through the walls, spotting...AN INTERNET CAFE! Without hesitation the guys agreed to have a game of DotA and L4D2. Sadly, we couldn't play DotA cuz we lacked time but, the L4D2-ers went ahead. Surprisingly, ELIZA was playing. It was her first time.

Eliza: Why can't I mooovvee?
Benjamin: There's a zombie in front of you, shoot it and follow us.
Eliza: *shoots the floor* Why can't I shoot ittttt??
Benjamin: BECAUSE YOU'RE SHOOTING THE FLOOR!
Eliza: Helpppp meeeeeee!!! EEEEEEEK!

Benjamin: OK Eliza, press 4 and hold down your left mouse button to heal
Eliza: *presses 4 and clicks on left mouse button continuously* Why can't I heeaaaaalll?
Benjamin: It's gonna be a long long day..

We then tagged along to a "Teachers Appreciation Dinner" at Mad Jacks. The guys weren't happy they couldn't play DotA so they once again headed off for DotA at the nearby LAN shop. Maan, what a very fulfilling day xD

Oh, I decided to add some facts of interest in every Singapore post :D

Did you know..
We normally take lunch at the food courts behind the church building?

Yup, that's our usual food haven. There are around 4-5 food courts there :P

Did you know..
Hai has a clown stuck to his bed?

Heh, weird eh? xD

Singapore Adventures 2

Alright folks! Let's get down to the serious business now, what happened in the 3 weeks I've spent there. Mind you, I won't go into as much detail as Jonah's as I don't to have Singapore Adventures #21 on my blog. That's too much work for a bunch of lazy fingers like mine :P

anyway..

Day 1
We said our goodbyes and headed off for lunch at the bus stop. Ate our last ever Malaysian dish before setting off for Singapore *sobs* the trip was rather boring and as usual I had my issues of sleeping on the bus where I can't get my 40 winks. Upon reaching the Malaysian Immigration Department we skimmed pass the counters like a hot knife through butter and boarded the bus once more. Unfortunately, the hot knife got stuck at the 2nd chunk of butter due to our forgetfulness, Jonah and I did not fill up the white card resulting in a 10 minute delay.

The bus ditched us. Great.

Anyhow, we took a bus to Kranji station and boarded the MRT to Tiong Bahru where we met up with Bro Chong Kwee. We had our dinner at a simple looking but awesome Chinese restaurant. Uniquely, they serve their drinks in bowls instead of the usual glass cups!

ice ice baby!

After the MOST fulfilling meal I will have in my 3-week stay in Singapore, we headed off to the CK Hotel. Yes yes, 5 star service with hot-water showers and fully air-conditioned rooms YAY!

oh yes, it comes with a 41-inch HD teevee too :D

Day 2
The next morning we were delivered right to the doorstep of 4 Seas Bible College(4C) by Aunty Moy Chee and lo and behold, I heard a familiar voice speak. The infamous Eddy Ee! We then met the rest of the 4C faculty and students which includes Bro Peter Chin, the dean of academics, Sister Pooi Fun, the librarian and Bro David Chew, President of the college. I was really excited to attend the first lecture which was on New Testament church. He delivered a good lesson on the New Testament church, outlining the difference between the true church of God and the ones built upon foundations of men instead of Christ. Bro Peter Chin's class was always something I'd look forward to. His Powerpoint and notes presentation PLUS his ridiculously awesome and smexy accent makes his class a fun one! After class we headed down for lunch. The Jurong building is so strategically positioned that they don't even have to walk 5 minutes to be in reach of 5 food courts. We were met by Bro Goh Leong Chuan, minister of Jurong COC and woots! FREE LUNCH! :D:D:D:D

Upon returning to class, along came Bro David Chew. It's a hot day, my stomach is stuffed with chicken rice, the room's cool and air-conditioned. Perfect time for a good sleep. Even though paying attention might be a problem, we try our best to stay awake and alive during his class. Lessons on 1 Corinthians can get a little dry at time. But I do enjoy his Greek classes due to the extensive help during translation and transliteration classes :P

The dorms we're quite good I must say. Comfortable beds and spacious wardrobes.

see? i wasn't lying :P

But who knew that it would be hard for one to sleep because IT'S VERY VERY VERY HOT AT NIGHT! Man, I can't even count the number of sleepless nights I had with my 10 fingers and toes.
So, we normally study before going to bed.

see? told ya we study!

Well that happened for the first few days only :P

What will Alvin and Jonah be up to next? Will they drown a fish? Will they be late for class??
Find out more next time on...

Singapore Adventures!

Singapore Adventures 1

Alright ladies and gentlemen, it's about time I updated about my 3-week Singapore trip of which I dearly DEARLY miss. The first post will just introduce some of the 4 Seas Bible College(4C) students along with 5 factsyousmustknow about them. The stories come later alright? No questions asked :D

First up, we have...

Alvin Lee! *screams*

Factsyoumustknow..
1. Does not do his homework, revision, studies, research
2. Unable to control food intake
3. aka Poser King(explained later)
4. Dislikes Singaporean food(esp NASI LEMAK)
5. Enjoys talking rubbish

Next..

Jonah See

Factsyoumustknow..
1. No computer=No life
2. No veggie=constipation
3. No study=who cares?
4. No money=no problem
5. No girlfriend=no problem also

Ernest Lauuuuu

Factsyoumustknow..
1. Not a nerd
2. Exceptionally good in DotA
3. "OH SHAG! haven't memorize the memory workk!"
4. Ladies' man
5. Fanny magnet

Hi, my name is Hai

Factsyoumustknow..
1. Quiet boy
2. His name is Hai
3. Has a very tough time speaking to everyone
4. "Hey hi! What's your name?"
"Hai"
"Yeah, hi..I didn't get your name.."
"Hai"
"Yes I know you said hi, but what is your name?"
"Hai"
"N-A-M-E. NAME!"
"Hai"
"This is gonna be a long day..."
5. He's from Vietnam

Paul Wang(MOUNTAIN MAN!)

Factsyoumustknow..
1. Legal Chinese immigrant
2. He used to live ON THE MOUNTAIN
3. He hunts animals with a rifle for dinner
4. Studies hard
5. Studies too hard

Hope Cai Shuang Mei

Factsyoumustknow..
1. She's has a twin sister
2. Very fun loving and sporty
3. Has a hard time speaking to Alvin due to her chinafied English
4. LOVES, ADORES AND WORSHIPS PINK
5. Despite her age, she's young at heart

Unfortunately, I was not able to get pictures of 2 more students, Phuc and Mollie ):

Singapore, land of the Lionmaid

"For some reason, my human mind is unable to comprehend why the Merlion aka Lionmaid is a symbol of historical grandeur and the pride and joy of all(most) Singaporeans. Well, as a Malaysian in a foreign country, what right do I have to judge the beautiful but weird looking sculpture.."
-unknown Malaysian

Yes it's true, I have no idea as well why the Lionmaid stands there but who cares? Singapore has been a truly enjoyable and wonderful host to it's fellow visitors which includes the two stooges, Jonah and myself. We traveled over-river to be part-time students at 4 Seas Bible College and full-time tourists. Due to time constraint and a pile of Greek homework waiting in my leather-bonded file, I will post a short summary of what I find interesting in my newfound home.

Food
Average. Trust me my fellow Malaysians, you'd appreciate the wanton mee down the dirty, smelly and mouldy alleyways when you get here. I haven't found anything that has amazed my tastebuds except for a Malaysian chef that cooks "mini-wok" food. But I have to compliment on the Economy Rice aka Mixed Vege Rice that the locals offer. For a reasonable price, you can get yourself a good and fulfilling meal that not only appeases the mouth but also your wallet. Apart from that, please stick to Chinese food when you're here. Indian food is ridiculously expensive and most locals go HUH when you mention "I want roti canai"

Public Transport
Exceedingly marvellous. Especially the SMRT (Singapore Mass Rapid Transport) which offers both trains and buses. Getting from one place to another without using a car has never been this easy. Back home, I usually get my bus after an hour's worth of waiting but here, you'd get your buses at the most 20 mins and trains at an amazing 5 to 6 minutes interval. Travelling should be no problem for almost anyone, be it Homer, Marge or Bart.

People
Friendly. Not much to be said about the average Singaporean except that they practise a higher level of "kiasu-ness" as compared to the average Malaysian. But don't be mistaken, it's this wonderful attribute that has driven this small island into a successful business hub and has shown the world that size truly doesn't matter. Once again, do not be deceived, I'm talking about country size but the rule still applies for horizontally challenged people.

Environment
Very good. When it comes to rubbish and littering, I can say that the average Singaporean will think thrice before throwing a piece of paper on the floor, much better than the average Malaysian that won't think before dumping a giant black bag of beer cans and leftovers at someone else's home. Apart from the clean and cozy surroundings, Singapore can boasts it's HUGE collection of high-rise buildings. It's like walking in a bamboo maze, you can't see anything apart from the clouds and the sun. Well, we can't blame an island half the size of Melaka that has 6 times it's population to not have this essential addition right?

Fellowship
Simply awesome. Nothing beats the harmonious and melodious singing here. Apart from the wonderful praises, I've gone tracting with the Jurong peeps. Trust me, scaling 6 high rise flats IS VERY VERY TIRING. DotA with the LAP youths was AMAZING! Now Jon Yang can believe his eyes when I say Weaver CAN go BEYOND GODLIKE HOLY SHIT SOMEONE KILL HIM!! and ULTRA KILLLL!!! and don't worry Isaac, I'll get you back for your "awesome combi" xD The LAP dudes and dudettes took Jonah and I out for a tour around Singapore too. We went to places like Marina Square, The Esplanade, Suntec City and other nice places. My gratitude goes to Jon Yang, Benjaming Kwan, Jun Wei, Ernest, Alan Poon, Justin Kwan, Eliza, Ser Ern, Bernice, Sheryl and Jasmine. We will be going for cycling at East Coast Park next Saturday with the LAP youths once more. You guys are the best xD

That's all from me now, pictures and more updates to come soon when I return to my motherland!

*poofies*