Hi folks. Just back to update the space. I realised that the bulk of my posts are rants but I really just can't help it. I don't think people even visit this neglected space of mine anymore but whatever. All the better. I'm just gonna rant here.
I don't understand. Why is it my problem? I hate it. I really really really hate it when people push the blame to me. You think it's very nice to be sandwiched? Come on, I wouldn't want to shout at you if I don't have to. People who know me all know that I have a very good ability of holding back. To the extent even when I get insulted or whatsoever I won't retaliate or even get angry. But you. Man, you really crossed the line. The god damned fucking line ok. I've been putting up with all your shit for so long I really cannot take it anymore. Seriously you think that you're the only one who has it bad? People have it worse off okay? And just because you have it bad, doesn't mean you're automatically granted the power to dump your anger on me okay? I really hate to say this but can you stop being so selfish? You're being increasingly so and it is worsening EXPONENTIALLY. I really cannot take it anymore. Why must I put up with all these? You say it's not your responsibility because it's your right. So you're saying you can have basic human rights and I cannot? Why? What makes you think you're so special? A level above me? Sorry but I preach equality. You don't even make sense. Do you even know what you're saying? Your logic is FLAWED.
Just because I remain silent, just because I let you keep pushing me to the corner doesn't mean I'll continue remaining quiet okay? You call me names, I let it go. Keep calling me names, I let it go. You push stuff to me, fine I'll do whatever you ask. But you don't just dump your responsibilities to me okay. If it's not your responsibility why is it mine? Mind you there is no apparent link okay. Just because we're related by blood doesn't give you the right to do all these to me okay.
Don't think I don't know why you're always do these to me. I would also love to think that it's just me being oversensitive but you keep smacking it right back into my face, as if telling me to fucking man up and stop dreaming. It's because I remind you of things you hate right? It's not just you who hate things okay seriously can you be more mature. I really really HATE the way you handle things.
I hate it when people avoid problems. JUST FUCKING FACE IT OMG?!?!??! I don't get it. Face it. Even if it hurts, it's gonna just hurt a bit. For a short while. As compared to avoiding problems? It's like a constant torture? I REALLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND. I REALLY NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO BUT I KNOW THAT WHEN I LOOK AT THE PERSON.... The words that I wanna say would magically disappear into thin air.
Vexed. So vexed. Very vexed.
I always questioned why. Since a long time ago, I've questioned. And then I grew out of it. I outgrew myself and I stopped questioning why. But you're forcing me to question why again. But then again, who do I question? Where do I look for answers? Who do I have at the end of the tunnel?
Always been strong. Always been independent. But right now, I'm so tired. Tired of everything. But I still keep faith. I keep on walking. Previously, it was because I wanted to reach the end of this dreadfully long tunnel to find the person who's gonna be there for me. But now, I'm starting to question if this person even exist. They say hope it what allows you to survive but it also kills you from within. Indeed. Hope allowed me to survive until today but it's consuming me from within too. Constantly afraid to reach the end to no one. I really don't know anymore.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
BKK Trip 2015
Hi guys! I've received multiple "questions" on my ask.fm (ask.fm/Diamondstarsx3), to update my blog. I haven't had the time to blog because of my crazy tight schedule in school. It's been a crazy, hectic, 7 months. Ever since J2 started, it's been hectic. When I was in secondary school, I used to think: I'm examined for 7/8 subjects for O levels. How hard can A levels be? It's only 5 subjects right.. I was wrong. When I was in J1, I used to think: J2's gonna be easier man... without all the PW and Chinese. I was wrong too. It really hit another level and there're times when I really just doubt myself and my own abilities but I guess this is just part and parcel of life.
Okay but that's besides the point. The main point is.. BKK TRIP 2015! As some of you may know, I went to Bangkok, Thailand during my June holidays. It was a really great trip and I really enjoyed myself big time and yes it was my first ever backpacking trip. Wonderful experience I would say! And yes it was my first visit to BKK. I must say it was a really pleasant experience. I really can't remember specific details but I'll try my best to give you people an idea of what the trip was like and which places sell good stuff.
Disclaimer: It was my first time there so forgive me if I don't do a good job!
DAY ONE
Landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport and immediately searched high and low for mobile providers. It costs about 200baht (S$8) for the data plan there (what a steal right?!) Then, we took the Airport Rail Link to Ratchaprarop Station which is the train station nearest to the hotel I was staying in. I stayed in Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel. The place in general had a rather nice ambience and the design and layout and everything were great but I didn't quite like the pillows there because they just sink all the way down and it gave me rather serious neck and shoulder aches. The other downside is probably the check in timing because we had to wait till about 1-2pm before we could check in. So yes on the way to the hotel we passed by this shop that sells beef noodles. All variations of beef and only beef. It smelled really great and all but a pity I don't really take beef these days. Yes I'm a freethinker but in recent years I've sort out my thoughts. Because my family members are Buddhists, I try to avoid beef regardless of where I go, with or without them. I think it's only respectful for me to do that so ya!
CHIDLOM
We couldn't check in so we decided to head over to Chidlom (BTS station). We didn't fancy the thought of having to walk all the way back to Ratchaprarop station and transfer trains and what not to Chidlom so we went there by foot instead. It was really easy because almost everyone you meet on the streets are able to speak English. Though they're not exactly fluent in English, they are able to communicate hence language barrier isn't much of an issue there. So basically you just ask around for directions. It's really simple. For example, you wanna head to Chidlom. Just repeat "Chidlom?" to random people you meet on the streets and they'll guide you there. The people there are really friendly fyi!
We found out on the second/third day that we actually took the longer way to Chidlom?! There was a shorter way there but oh well, this is what I call a blessing in disguise. It's really easy to navigate around in BKK as long as you don't turn into those small alleys and what not. Basically you just keep walking straight it's really that simple. Okay so back to what I was saying. We came across this noodle shop and guess what? They sell really really good noodle soup with pork! I've never tasted pork quite that nice in my life! It was really great I loved it a lot. It's really difficult to tell you where exactly the shop is but it's in front of the 7eleven store with 2-3 huge dogs sleeping along the walkway. It's a must-try!
Went over to Erawan shrine next. It was a rather impressive sight. It was flooded with people and there were elephant structures by the sides. Golden.
Did I mention that the weather in BKK's really a killer? Headed over to Starbucks for a drink before departing for Big C. Big C's like a shopping mall. It's not exactly in Chidlom but it's somewhere there.. Just gotta walk around and you'll get it somehow. They have a really really HUGE supermarket on the second and third level. They sell practically everything I swear. It's really good if you like to shop for food, daily necessities and what not.
RATCHAPRAROP
Walked back to the hotel, checked in and off we went to Platinum Fashion Mall. Now, this is where I call heaven. I was very disappointed initially because I've heard/came across tons and tons of good reviews regarding Platinum Fashion Mall and I was kinda expecting a lot out of it thus my disappointment. Little did I know.... There were different zones and sections leading to many many different stores. I wasn't aware of that and was initially disappointed cos I was thinking: dashit? So little things only nice to shop meh? Man, how wrong could I have gotten? Been there for 4 days and I can proudly tell you: I HAVE YET TO FINISH SHOPPING AT PLATINUM FASHION MALL. It really IS heaven. My heaven. I love shopping.
(skipping some stuff in between cos I really cannot remember)
Dinner time! Went to a random seafood 'restaurant' opposite Platinum Mall and I can safely say they sell the BEST tomyum soup ever?! The seafood was really fresh and everything tasted super great (and cheap as compared to Singapore).
Went to the night market around the hotel area. Tons of cheap and good stuff too. It was really nice walking around at night because the weather was much more lenient on us like at least we don't perspire as much as we do in the morning (although we still did perspire).
DAY TWO
RISE AND SHINE! To the 5AM market we go! The Pratunam Market (around the same vicinity) was great too though I personally prefer Platinum Mall to Pratunam Market though the prices are prolly that little bit cheaper than those in Platinum..? But I personally feel that the clothes they sell in Platinum Mall are much more to my liking. I don't know I mean like it depends! Varies from individuals to individuals.
Took the BTS to SIAM station.
SIAM
Another famous place in BKK where many people visit. Went to SOMTAMNUA at Siam Square Soi. 5 (some lane in Siam area.. just repeat somtamnua and they'll direct you there!) upon recommendation by my friend, Charig. Thanks Charig! The wings there are really good. Actually that's like my favourite dish there.. Rather, the only dish I really liked. But it was still a great place to visit (for their wings)!
There's always space for desserts, no? Headed over to MANGO TANGO (also at Soi. 5) upon mad recommendation by my friends, Yirou and Yinling. Thank you girls! As some of you may know I have this mad love for mangoes I really don't know where I got that from but I really love eating mangoes. Can't remember the exact names of the dishes I ordered but it was quite normal to me. I know there's this crazy hype. I must say I was rather impressed at first but after I tried the mango sticky rice I got along the streets....... it died. It really did. Street food mangoes are really honestly much better. I mean it's my opinion! I just don't see what's the hoo-ha all about.
Did some shopping around Siam area. There's really a lot of shopping centres there. I reckon it's like the Orchard Road in Singapore. Tons of huge malls clustered in an area. Visited Siam Square, Siam Paragon, etc. The things sold here are much much much more expensive but it still felt great to shop around this area!
Walked over to Central World (another shopping mall nearby) and realised that actually Siam was quite near (actually not very but we enjoyed those long walks a lot) to our hotel so we decided to go everywhere by foot!
DAY THREE
Got our breakfast along the streets. Had some seafood noodles and it was heavenly! I really loved it. Went to Platinum again and headed to Asok station (BTS). Terminal 21!
ASOK
I was quite surprised to be able to even get clothes from Terminal 21. It wasn't exactly cheap but some are. I mean like at least there're cheap and good stuff unlike the shopping malls in Siam area... I suppose it's the higher-end shopping area in BKK so yeah..
Had lunch at Yum Saap. They sell really good food too! Must try!
The toilets in Terminal 21 are really pretty though. There're like different themes for different levels. Really creative!
Dinner was street food. Must try the honey-glazed chicken wings (20baht per stick which is like only a few cents SGD...)!
DAY FOUR
Had one more cup of the Thai Iced Tea near Pratunam Morning Market. It's really really good but I really can't tell you the exact location because these street vendors actually move around like they don't stay at one place for the whole time... But yes the most distinctive feature of this stall is that there was a lot of bees flying around the stall HAHA prolly cos of the honey. It's like the best thai iced tea I've ever had. And yes I drink this almost every morning. Sorry for the messy-ness because this was like a good month ago and I'm typing all these based on pure memory.
Took the Airport Rail Link back to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Had lunch at the airport before departing for Singapore.
VERDICT: Thailand indeed lives up to its name- The Land of Smiles. It was prolly the happiest days of my entire June holidays and the pace of life there is just really comfortable. Given a chance, I would visit Bangkok, Thailand again and again and again. I really love it there! Likewise for backpacking. It was really fun!
So.. It's like 1.50AM now and I guess it's pretty evident that I'm feeling rather sleepy because I'm not too sure of what I'm typing now..?
But anyway let me give you a short summary of places to visit in BKK, in order of merit:
1) Platinum Fashion Mall
2) Night Market (in Ratchaprarop area...)
3) Pratunam Morning Market
4) Siam Area
5) Big C/Central World
6) Terminal 21
That's it folks!
Okay but that's besides the point. The main point is.. BKK TRIP 2015! As some of you may know, I went to Bangkok, Thailand during my June holidays. It was a really great trip and I really enjoyed myself big time and yes it was my first ever backpacking trip. Wonderful experience I would say! And yes it was my first visit to BKK. I must say it was a really pleasant experience. I really can't remember specific details but I'll try my best to give you people an idea of what the trip was like and which places sell good stuff.
Disclaimer: It was my first time there so forgive me if I don't do a good job!
DAY ONE
Landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport and immediately searched high and low for mobile providers. It costs about 200baht (S$8) for the data plan there (what a steal right?!) Then, we took the Airport Rail Link to Ratchaprarop Station which is the train station nearest to the hotel I was staying in. I stayed in Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel. The place in general had a rather nice ambience and the design and layout and everything were great but I didn't quite like the pillows there because they just sink all the way down and it gave me rather serious neck and shoulder aches. The other downside is probably the check in timing because we had to wait till about 1-2pm before we could check in. So yes on the way to the hotel we passed by this shop that sells beef noodles. All variations of beef and only beef. It smelled really great and all but a pity I don't really take beef these days. Yes I'm a freethinker but in recent years I've sort out my thoughts. Because my family members are Buddhists, I try to avoid beef regardless of where I go, with or without them. I think it's only respectful for me to do that so ya!
CHIDLOM
We couldn't check in so we decided to head over to Chidlom (BTS station). We didn't fancy the thought of having to walk all the way back to Ratchaprarop station and transfer trains and what not to Chidlom so we went there by foot instead. It was really easy because almost everyone you meet on the streets are able to speak English. Though they're not exactly fluent in English, they are able to communicate hence language barrier isn't much of an issue there. So basically you just ask around for directions. It's really simple. For example, you wanna head to Chidlom. Just repeat "Chidlom?" to random people you meet on the streets and they'll guide you there. The people there are really friendly fyi!
We found out on the second/third day that we actually took the longer way to Chidlom?! There was a shorter way there but oh well, this is what I call a blessing in disguise. It's really easy to navigate around in BKK as long as you don't turn into those small alleys and what not. Basically you just keep walking straight it's really that simple. Okay so back to what I was saying. We came across this noodle shop and guess what? They sell really really good noodle soup with pork! I've never tasted pork quite that nice in my life! It was really great I loved it a lot. It's really difficult to tell you where exactly the shop is but it's in front of the 7eleven store with 2-3 huge dogs sleeping along the walkway. It's a must-try!
Went over to Erawan shrine next. It was a rather impressive sight. It was flooded with people and there were elephant structures by the sides. Golden.
Did I mention that the weather in BKK's really a killer? Headed over to Starbucks for a drink before departing for Big C. Big C's like a shopping mall. It's not exactly in Chidlom but it's somewhere there.. Just gotta walk around and you'll get it somehow. They have a really really HUGE supermarket on the second and third level. They sell practically everything I swear. It's really good if you like to shop for food, daily necessities and what not.
RATCHAPRAROP
Walked back to the hotel, checked in and off we went to Platinum Fashion Mall. Now, this is where I call heaven. I was very disappointed initially because I've heard/came across tons and tons of good reviews regarding Platinum Fashion Mall and I was kinda expecting a lot out of it thus my disappointment. Little did I know.... There were different zones and sections leading to many many different stores. I wasn't aware of that and was initially disappointed cos I was thinking: dashit? So little things only nice to shop meh? Man, how wrong could I have gotten? Been there for 4 days and I can proudly tell you: I HAVE YET TO FINISH SHOPPING AT PLATINUM FASHION MALL. It really IS heaven. My heaven. I love shopping.
(skipping some stuff in between cos I really cannot remember)
Dinner time! Went to a random seafood 'restaurant' opposite Platinum Mall and I can safely say they sell the BEST tomyum soup ever?! The seafood was really fresh and everything tasted super great (and cheap as compared to Singapore).
Went to the night market around the hotel area. Tons of cheap and good stuff too. It was really nice walking around at night because the weather was much more lenient on us like at least we don't perspire as much as we do in the morning (although we still did perspire).
DAY TWO
RISE AND SHINE! To the 5AM market we go! The Pratunam Market (around the same vicinity) was great too though I personally prefer Platinum Mall to Pratunam Market though the prices are prolly that little bit cheaper than those in Platinum..? But I personally feel that the clothes they sell in Platinum Mall are much more to my liking. I don't know I mean like it depends! Varies from individuals to individuals.
Took the BTS to SIAM station.
SIAM
Another famous place in BKK where many people visit. Went to SOMTAMNUA at Siam Square Soi. 5 (some lane in Siam area.. just repeat somtamnua and they'll direct you there!) upon recommendation by my friend, Charig. Thanks Charig! The wings there are really good. Actually that's like my favourite dish there.. Rather, the only dish I really liked. But it was still a great place to visit (for their wings)!
There's always space for desserts, no? Headed over to MANGO TANGO (also at Soi. 5) upon mad recommendation by my friends, Yirou and Yinling. Thank you girls! As some of you may know I have this mad love for mangoes I really don't know where I got that from but I really love eating mangoes. Can't remember the exact names of the dishes I ordered but it was quite normal to me. I know there's this crazy hype. I must say I was rather impressed at first but after I tried the mango sticky rice I got along the streets....... it died. It really did. Street food mangoes are really honestly much better. I mean it's my opinion! I just don't see what's the hoo-ha all about.
Did some shopping around Siam area. There's really a lot of shopping centres there. I reckon it's like the Orchard Road in Singapore. Tons of huge malls clustered in an area. Visited Siam Square, Siam Paragon, etc. The things sold here are much much much more expensive but it still felt great to shop around this area!
Walked over to Central World (another shopping mall nearby) and realised that actually Siam was quite near (actually not very but we enjoyed those long walks a lot) to our hotel so we decided to go everywhere by foot!
DAY THREE
Got our breakfast along the streets. Had some seafood noodles and it was heavenly! I really loved it. Went to Platinum again and headed to Asok station (BTS). Terminal 21!
ASOK
I was quite surprised to be able to even get clothes from Terminal 21. It wasn't exactly cheap but some are. I mean like at least there're cheap and good stuff unlike the shopping malls in Siam area... I suppose it's the higher-end shopping area in BKK so yeah..
Had lunch at Yum Saap. They sell really good food too! Must try!
The toilets in Terminal 21 are really pretty though. There're like different themes for different levels. Really creative!
Dinner was street food. Must try the honey-glazed chicken wings (20baht per stick which is like only a few cents SGD...)!
DAY FOUR
Had one more cup of the Thai Iced Tea near Pratunam Morning Market. It's really really good but I really can't tell you the exact location because these street vendors actually move around like they don't stay at one place for the whole time... But yes the most distinctive feature of this stall is that there was a lot of bees flying around the stall HAHA prolly cos of the honey. It's like the best thai iced tea I've ever had. And yes I drink this almost every morning. Sorry for the messy-ness because this was like a good month ago and I'm typing all these based on pure memory.
Took the Airport Rail Link back to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Had lunch at the airport before departing for Singapore.
VERDICT: Thailand indeed lives up to its name- The Land of Smiles. It was prolly the happiest days of my entire June holidays and the pace of life there is just really comfortable. Given a chance, I would visit Bangkok, Thailand again and again and again. I really love it there! Likewise for backpacking. It was really fun!
So.. It's like 1.50AM now and I guess it's pretty evident that I'm feeling rather sleepy because I'm not too sure of what I'm typing now..?
But anyway let me give you a short summary of places to visit in BKK, in order of merit:
1) Platinum Fashion Mall
2) Night Market (in Ratchaprarop area...)
3) Pratunam Morning Market
4) Siam Area
5) Big C/Central World
6) Terminal 21
That's it folks!
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