Movie outing

Wednesday:

Going for a movie outing with cousins and brothers. We're watching UP at Marina Square.

Bought the tickets first and went for lunch at KFC.

I thought the cinema will be quite empty but no, it's filled up with young children and their parents.

UP is a very touching movie, and I cried. Not a big deal since I cried at practically every movie. The dedication of the old man to his wife is so touching.

Had a dentist appointment in the evening so we went off.

TNS 2 & 3

Day 2 (Sunday):

Woke up to a rainy morning. I silently (OK, not so silently) cheered at the prospect of it. I would meant that we'll get to stay indoors right? Wrong!

At around 10.45, with 15 minutes to spare before McDonald's breakfast orders close, we ordered breakfast to be delivered to us. I was really hungry since last night.

After a nice breakfast, we were told to get ready for the continuation of the visits to the Little India. I think most of us are reluctant to do so. We thought we could evade it, but can't, obviously.

Most people just want to stay in the apartments instead of going to these places. And if the teachers wanted our opinions, they should respect it. What's the point of asking if there is only one choice?

I get that this is a school-organised event to get to know the cultural side of things, but this is supposed to be an informal event. That's why my mood turn bad when I saw the itinerary in the 1st place.

Took the bus to little India and walked around in the rain. It's Sunday, and it's raining. Little India was filled with people and worst, it's raining. Did I mention raining?

After one big round, we still went back to the Indian shop for our lunch. I'm not a fan of Indian dishes so I shared with my friend. So, it was oily, too oily to do good...

Took the MRT to Bugis and through the crowded Bugis street and to 四马路观音庙 to do god knows what. In the end, we just sat there for an hour plus and stoned. My mood was not any better and it will get worst in other circumstances. But, I tried to control it.

Left for Payar Lebar where we were supposed to gather at 6.30pm to go to Geylang Serai Market. It's like this huge bazaar except that it filled with people and smoke and goods. I can't stand crowds nor smoke so together with some friends, we went in for a turn before coming out.

Didn't get anything from there. Had takeaway subway for dinner. This was my second subway in 2 days. Then, we went off first. I can hardly wait to go back to the apartments.

Decided to take bus 69 from Bedok interchange. Seems like a bad idea because the bus took so long to come. I timed, it was like 15 minutes. At last, on the way back!

Played the second challenge "Who wants to be a Slumdog Millionaire" in the empty UK room. Some of us were still wanting to go there and bathe in hot water before they start but we bathed after. Basically, we had to prepare questions for the other teams regarding the country of our room.

In the morning, we had fun picking out facts from wikipedia and making up wrong answers. We made it pretty tricky.

Germany's questions were a laugh. India got first in the second challenge and we, the "Japanese" got second.

The other people and the teachers went for movie in the lecture hall but I didn't go with them. I was already cranky and wanted to take a nice, hot shower before relaxing.

Went Caltex again with those who didn't go for the movie. Bought breakfast for tomorrow.

Slept at about 2am.

Day 3 (Monday):

Hooray! Was ready to go back home!

Woke at around 9 plus, I think. The others were still asleep because they came back late. Had disgusting cup-noodles and milo for breakfast. I really hate the taste of cup-noodles. It's vile.

Saw the third challenge. It was dancing related to the assigned country. Wanted to forfeit along with others. But, all the same, we searched for it via youtube. There's the traditional Geisha dance, the robot dance, the ParaPara etc.

It was free and easy for us until 4pm. Much as I wanted to go back to Orchid Park Sec during this year Teachers' Day celebrations, I can't because of they ended quite early. *Sighs* next year then.

Decided to go for the long awaited movie: The Proposal. At about 12.45pm, we went to wake the others from other rooms to see if they wanted to go.

10 of the girls went and there were so many people, mainly school-children in the cinema. The Proposal is a hilarious movie! Had a great time watching it.

We thought we'll be late for the challenge since the movie ended after 4pm and we had to take a bus back. However, the challenge was pushed back as always.

It was nearly 5pm when it finally started. Before that, packed up our luggage and took some group photos.

Our group decided to do the Visa commercial dance who took a leaf out of the book from "Where the hell is Matt?". It has a deeper meaning than just the Visa advertisement. In "Where the hell is Matt?", he visited many countries and dance a jig. It's transnational, we said.

Haha, after 3 challenges, Japan was in second place with Israel in the first.

Then, came the dreaded part. I had to lug my luggage from one end to the main entrance which is like one stop bus-stop away because I'll need to return the DVD I borrowed. I was huffing and puffing along the way.

With my father's car in sight, I hurried to deposit my stuff from my hands.

And, I'm backed home with my beloved bed and bigger bathing space. Home-cooked meals are the best.
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Overall, it's been an experience to have. The room-mates are lovely too. But, I can't see myself living there for 3 weeks without losing my temper. I was in very low humor on the second day. If with other people, I'd have snapped at them.

So glad, that it's just 3 days and is informal.