WHAT KIND OF LIFE AM I LIVING?

Sometimes, there will be a day where I just wanna lay down and doing nothing, like I'm so bored and uninspired. I don't know what kind of life I want to live. Everyday always feel the same. The same routine, the same people, the same conversations, the same job, the same environment. Nothing really excites me, no one really excites me. 

I don't know if I'm still stuck at quarter life crisis kinda excuse or not. Is it even really existed? 

My unconscious state always reeling with the words of "why", "what if". Is it just me who just wait and not doing anything? Is it just me just waiting for a miracle while I lay on my bed and daydreaming? Is it just me that is way too comfortable inside my own bubble? What is out there? What is it outside my world that is just meant for me? How could I achieve it? How could I pick them up?

I hope, we all could find the purpose, or at least make it.

xoxo, 
Janice

TRAVELLING IN YOUR 20's

Hello there, wassup? How's life lately?
Hope it's good for you.

We all know that everybody loves loves loves travelling a lot. But the most important thing is, what did you get from all of your travels? Did you make a time for yourself to re-thinking, reflect and refresh your life? Did it make you become a better person? I believe that every different countries, brings you a different experiences and lessons. It's us that responsible to be a lil bit aware of how the culture affect your life. So, here's my 8 top lessons I got.

1. DO NOT RUSH YOUR ITINERARY

Yeup, this is my 4th trips and I always rush my itinerary. It was not fun at all. I always thought, this is my 'first and the last' trip, so I need to see all of the city's attractions might offer. And yeah, everything is super tight and we got sore legs, and never enjoy them up to its details because I need to go here and there and time is ticking above us! Instead, just believe that we always have a second time or third time or fourth time coming back to the same destination, as long as we live and work harder not to forget, save harder and harder.

2. FOLLOW THE PACE OF THE COUNTRY

Means that we can be a little bit like the locals. Let's see how the locals walk, doing things, is it in a rush? or a lil bit laid back? Just enjoy the pace. 

3. ALWAYS OBEY THE RULES

We're in a foreign country, that also has a lot of strict rules to follow. Always lookup to some public reminders so we don't accidentally got into some troubles. And that's how a smart traveler always to do! Unless, you want to be look like a dumb people in someone's country.

4. ASK ASK ASK

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Locals know errthing that maps and Google doesn't know. Well, sometimes. But, it's never a bad choice to ask one of them. It's more efficient and fastest way to find what you need. And also when the country doesn't WI-FI friendly ;)

5. KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS SAFE

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Keep your backpack,fannypack or knapsack or whatever you bring to stuff your important things while you're strolling around, near your heart. While you're not in the top safest country in the world. Who wants their knick knacks to be stolen by someone? Like passport, tickets, or your money. I never take my phone as my important thing, but my money instead. Without money or wallet, I can't bought a new phone! But without a phone, I could ask someone to lend his/her for me ;) Well, phone is an important thing, but it's not as a passport or wallet.

6. BRING STUFFS THAT REALLY MATTERS TO YOU

Maybe I got some issue on bringing stuffs. I always thought I need everything on my bag! So everything must be there. And dang! I got sore back and the day was rough because it's too heavy for me. I can't seem to bring a really really really important ones. So I keep putting in this and that. Just in case. But trust me, it ain't good for the trip. You got tired easily and the pain may cause you lack of mood.

7. NEVER BRING KIDS UNDER 10yso

Well, at least abroad. Yes, instead of telling you some tips (I can't because I don't have one yet), I told myself to not bring kids under 10yso to travel abroad. See these things : You're travelling abroad with kids that merely want to walk a hundred KMs (instead you're SUPER RICH, then I'm out, you could rent a car or something, so your lil one doesn't have to land their feet on.) , they really don't remember every inch of the moments because they need to sleep! It is so chaos, cause you need to take a break for some feeding time, or opening up a stroller here and there when you took off the public transportations, or calming them from that wicked tantrum because the place is too crowd, packed, or too hot or too cold. 

Just take them to your best local tourism spots, you can control em easily at least it is still near your house tho, and you can bring your transportation with you. Do not need to pack everythings up. Just grab that nanny's bag.

But, the best part is, you don't need to bought a ticket for your under 10yso kids ;) Okay, no offense. For some parents that really well prepared and willing to take them, I'm so proud you can handle them :) It's a tough job tho, I really need to appreciate them.

8. NEVER FORGET TO LOOK UP TO THE SKY

Back to number 1 tips. DO NOT RUSH EVERYTHING. But be cautious to always look up to the sky. Tho it's still under the same sky, it sure a different side. It may be more beautiful, or worst ;)  Do not be like me, I realized I never look above when I'm in Singapore back then. Busy with the maps and traffic and itinerary until i forget to have a glimpse of it. Does it pretty? Does it has a lot of stars? Oh,, just regrets that comes along.

At the end, these are my top lessons. What's yours? Share with me!

Until next time!

xoxo,
Janice

THINGS I'VE MISSED ABOUT SINGAPORE

Thursday
May, 3rd 2018
8:41 pm
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Hello! It's been 2 months since my trip to Singapore. A country that grants all my dream about how I want to live in a city. To compare to where I am now, it's far far far more developed and independent. Cleanliness, computerized systems, healthy air condition, well-mannered & educated citizens, good political & laws, integrated public transportation. I know there are also some lack of this country, like they got pretty harsh working time, highly competitive behavior and others that I don't know since I'm not the citizen of Singapore ;) But, i would love to try to be one of them, if only I have a chance.

Till we meet again!

xoxo,
Janice

14 FILMS of SINGAPORE

YES! Finally my disposable camera films all developed at Rawa Lab & it took about 1 week. Well, maybe they got a lot of waiting lists. It turned out a bit blurry, i don't know if it's the film or.... ?

I used the kit film (Fujicolor Superia ISO 400) from the dispose cam, cause when I found my dad's old vintage cam, they sold the battery pretty much expensive, so I ddn't decide to take it with me. Cause I already spent too much on this journey ;P 

This is my first time using a camera film, without live view, without preview button. Oh man, it's hard to cooped up. And I'm sorry if the picture doesn't worth your eyes to see ;) , I'm putting a lot of effort to it, but I also thought I ddn't take good picts tho. Hiks. Maybe, I'll try some time later with the vintage cam. 

Okay, without further a do let's get into it! 

 

See ya later!


xoxo,
Janice

SINGAPORE ITINERARY

Hello, Hello, Hello!

Today's post is about sisters and i Singapore Itins!

Okay, we did the trip from 8th-11th February 2018, and it was a lit for me! As this is my first ever to tick the list "GO ABROAD" resolution from 2017 :) I will never regret to choose this country as my stepping stone going abroad. Singapore really fascinated and opened my mind about how a developed and independent country would be like. Well, you'll have it later.

Let's talk about our super packed and rushed itinerary in Singapore. Once again, as it was my first trip here, and because I didn't make money that much, yet, so I made it in such a way so we could visit almost all that breathtaking manmade attractions here in Singapore. Let's hop on into it!

FIRST DAY: 

Arrived after a 2 hours not-so-good experience with the Captain of Flyscoot airline and some turbulences. And, it was also our first time to flight in the most least seat number oh my GOD.

Headed towards our Hotel, Fragrance Hotel Balestier in Novena neighborhood. It was a low cost hotel, and a small hotel, but near the Cheers and Sevel convenient store. Also, it has pretty good rooms too. AC good, water heater good, cleanliness good, except the thin wall. But thank God, I didn''t manage to hear something (*yeah you know what I mean). Our 2 neighbors were also a group of girls and a family I guess?

Then straightforward to looked for some lunch around the market near the hotel, that ends up already closed and we decided to lunch at Toa Payoh Central Station. Then, we went to Haji Lane, Bugis, and Chinatown by MRT

> Bugis is a colorful area with so many colorful cafes and similar buildings around it. Bugis is next to Haji Lane area where you can find a lot of Arab's shops that sells various colorful fabrics.

In Bugis, we try Brotherbird's Cafe and ordered their signature soft serve and dark chocolate waffle.

> Chinatown is alive at night! Really! Lanterns along the skyline and the chaos of the shops makes complete. it was so packed of people, all ready for Chinese New Year. Cute shops, fancy shops even TIN TIN SHOP! Chinese New Year's stuffs shops are spread all over the street, Durians, various street snacks stalls, and vege restaurant. We had a dinner at one vege restaurant.

DAY TWO

Today's itinerary was to hop on hop off from one MRT to a Bus and vice versa. We started from Singapore Zoo, to Singapore Merlion, Garden's By The Bay and Suntec City. O God, it was a real hard day for me. We walked around 17000 steps! And my legs are sore already. Also not a good weather in Singapore, windy day. 

> Singapore Zoo well I can't say anything for this zoo but awesome! It was also my first time to visit a big zoo and walked around. We took an Elephants show, a reptiles kingdom, Baboons, and so on. They got a couple areas that differentiate each kind of animals like Wild African, Reptiles Kingdom, Tundra, Asians, and many more. I would like to say I'm really enjoying my time here. 

> Singapore Merlion and the day didn't pick us up! Because Merlion was being renovate and still not open for public narcissists yet. But we took a couple shots around the harbor just to see the grandeur Marina Bay Sands boat and Artscience Building.

> Garden's By The Bay IT WAS A TOTAL AMAZEMENT! Human and technology combine at its finest! Dang man! You must experience it by yourself. I can't spilled the details.

CLOUD FOREST

This is during the mist show. The show will start at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm strict. So, make sure you're there!

FLOWER DOME

> Suntec City this is how you describe a modern city. 5 different buildings and each building are equipped with lots of shops and restaurants. We managed to get here by 8/9pm and I already got a serious damn headache because of the indoor outdoor and hot cold atmosphere from previous places. Pfft! I didn't wear my cap tho. Dumbass. We literally wanted to try Gudetama's Cafe, but ended up it was all reserved, pricey and I got cranky, so we chose Penang Place instead, and I didn't finish my meal because I just wanna go home and sleep!

DAY THREE

We ride into the famous manmade Sentosa Island! With it's super monorail, cable car, or even a boardwalk! But we chose monorail instead, to speed everything's up and because my legs are not ready for another long walk nor my shoes. I've got the wrong shoes. Shush. 

> Sentosa Island - Skyluge and Skyline

Youngsis & I chose to ride the "once is never enough" ride which is skyluge, and true! We online ordered 2 tracks in a row and it was a fun ride! Well, see? I can ride a car well. While my sis didn't want to take her adrenaline's rush, she only ride the skyline. Then, we lunch at Subway and headed to Siloso Beach. But I didn't enjoy my time there, since it wasn't a real beach and I didn't in the mood for something beachy. hahahah. Then to see the resorts world, Universal Studio and Waterfront Harbour. Some of you might say "why the hell you didn't take the Universal Studio?" well, I want it so bad too,but it would be such a waste of time just to take Universal for the rest of the day. So yeah, until then Universal.

> Henderson waves is a long award winning architectural bridge near the Henderson neighborhood. To be finally here was one of my worst nightmare. To hike and to take the stairs. Guys, my heart can't take it. But I made it! YES I MADE IT! I really want to go here, and after my fights, I made it. It was also the same lane to go to Faber Peak Mountain. You can be here by bus or by car.

> Tiong Bahru Neighborhood - Creamier & Booksactually

actually my sis nagging to be at Orchard road at this time, but I'm also nagged to be at Tiong Bahru instead. And we can still have time to go to Orchard road. So here we are, at Tiong Bahru tranquil neighborhood. I would love to live here oh really, if only.

> Orchard Road to be here, is doing some shopping.

So, here it is our Singapore Itinerary. For the next visit, I will be more relax. Visiting Universal Studio, trying the smart bike, or just hanging around at Orchard road. Until then!

xoxo,
Janice