2014

The change of a new year haven't affected me much but deep down I know that I lost a couple of people. Some people stay but they seem far away, some further with just a little left for me reminisce. More than a couple of times, I wish that I would forgo my pride with that little courage and to stop struggling with the meaningless assumptions to the answers. I wish I would pick up my phone and wished the other parties had waiting on the other line.

Things changed and people changed. I'm not who I am 1 year back,1 month back or maybe I have changed to think that I do not have to be. Priority changes and undeniably I give up on things/people I feel less comfortable with.  Friendship in my university life is build on a base of formality and compliments instead of laughter and the exchange of insults. It sucks when I sit here, reflecting on this reality that I should have change many months back.
To express my train of thoughts to a certain someone, to arrange dates with many I have missed and to start insulting people before making friends with them.

Typing all these string of words have also made me realised a more than a handful of friends whom I had grown closer to and the ones whom I can act like a bitch in front of.
Not to forget my companion of nearly a year, whom stayed by me to replace all  my insecurities and lonely days. It's been such a pleasant journey with him.
 I know many people like to assume that a girl needs no one but their boyfriend but I really beg to differ. I don't want to have guy friends only when I lose my partner because that's totally cynical.

So before another year passes by in a blink of an eye,
I wish to add another resolution to my list of three.

Bangkok; 2013

Bangkok, a city so full of complications. This virgin trip was such an eye-opening experience. Walking through one-way streets with vehicles 1m close to you, getting into a nudies bar, drinking at a ping-pong show, experiencing taxi drivers who are dishonest, speeding tuk-tuks, hardworking hawkers selling meat skewers in the wee hours and many who sits at the end of the overhead bridge begging for money in the cold with their children on the floor.

 

(Above is a picture of a family selling food by the road. It was so heart-warming to see how the young children were taught to stay by the store to help their mum.)

  A night flea outside of Major Cineplax at Bangkok. This was the highlight of the trip where the locals lay pieces of mats on the street to sell hand-crafted and customisable items. I also love the fact that there was a live band playing at the beautiful street coupled with quaint cafes and restaurants around the area.

Most importantly, it wasn't a popular tourist site and we were greeted with reasonable prices.

(Note: We went there on a Friday night!)

 Pratunam Wanton Noodles. Lived up to it's name. Can't figure out what made it so tasty but I reckon there's minimal pork lard in the soup/ noodles.
One definitely isn't enough for the big eater (:

 Charcoal grilled fish
A stall outside of my boutique. Food are usually grilled on charcoal and displayed without any coverage.
I say... go for them. It's dirt-cheap and extremely tasty!

Greyhound Cafe; Tomyam soup, Pad Thai, Thai Seafood pasta(!!!!) & Spinach Ravioli

Siam Centre Lvl 3

Mr Jones Orphange; Mudpie & Blueberry cheesecake

Siam Centre Lvl 1

 Siam Centre Goodness.Left the other couple to catch up on some atas food on the second last day. These two cafes are popular among many Singaporeans and we are on total agreement with our people! Both restaurants has definitely met our expensive tastebuds but if you are not particular about food, skip them for some more shopping at Platinum! (:

Thai Mookata at Terminal 21.  

Thai Steamboat with minimal soup saddens me. 

 Asiatique Riverfront.
A typical tourist site with a beautiful sea view for a romantic night walk and cold sea breeze. Not too sure about visiting this place in the afternoon.

To sum it off, I am still unable to answer when my friends ask me about the probability of me returning. I definitely dislike the feeling of  always being on the look-out for robberies, vehicles, and how the city portrays itself with such a dangerous image. Many at times, It was also painful for me to witness people at desperation for comfort while I was helpless to their needs.

On the other hand, I'm drawn to their laid-back lifestyle, my ability to having a higher purchasing power and the accessibility to different places in the shortest time with the abundance of public transport on the road. 

Bangkok had been good while it lasted and so much goes to the credit of those who kept me safe and  shared new experiences with me, be it ugly or good. 

Thank you xx