Tioman Trip: 30/5 – 1/6/2008

School holidays ending very soon… I’m supposed to be busy working on my lesson plan. But what the heck, I must enjoy fully before embarking on another 3 months of hard work with no real break to look forward to. Hence, I decided to blog about my Tioman trip with Dearie. O manz, this is so much interesting as compared to lesson plan.

I must admit I DID not realise that Tioman is that FAR from Singapore. Even though I already knew that we have to take a bus then a ferry to reach our destination, I didn’t expect the journey to be this excrutiating. The bumpy bus-ride took a freaking three hours and all I could see from my seat window are rows after rows of tree. No, the greenery didn’t make me feel calm nor serene. I can’t wait to get out of that confined seat! My neck and back were aching like hell and my ass was numbed from the hours on the bus. I was in a very uncomfortable position. I turned and looked at Dearie and there he was… sleeping like a baby. NS training sure did wonder to a guy I must say. Suddenly, the bus ride to NUS doesn’t seem as bad anymore. The ferry ride to Tioman Island isn’t any better as well. I was freezing like hell and after managing to doze off for an hour or so, I awoke to find myself gazing into greyish sky and deep blue sea. Beautiful scenery, right? NOPE! Not, when you are again confined to a seat, with back and neck ache as well as numbness in your behind. Dearie was as usual in la la land. He make me wonder – how in the world can someone sleep so much and in such an uncomfortable situtation.

I was bubbling with happiness when I looked out and saw land. Finally! Some real ground I can step or jump on, and of course with freedom to move around with no confinment. Ah… That’s bliss. We are both in need of a clean up and toilet is like a luxury place where we both love to be in then. We reached the resort lobby a while later and proceed with the registration.

Receptionist: Here are your keys. You will need to take a bus to your room because its 1.5km away.

Me: WHAT?! (Yes – I screamed at the receptionist in dismay. Didn’t she know I had already endured a whole day of gruelling travelling?)

Dearie: Patience my dear. You will reach our room in no time.

Trust him to remain calm at this time. Anyway, the first day of our holiday ended with us having dinner with little appetite (at least for me) and a movie before we slept. O, Dearie bought me to play pool and taught me how to play. Thank goodness I did not embarrass myself (and Dearie) in front of an audience.

The second day was fun though! We woke up early and we head out for our snorkelling session after breakfast. I didn’t dare had a heavy breakfast in case I ended up emptying my stomach. I must comment on the pancake though. Its delicious! I didn’t know I had fear of water till now. Dearie tried teaching me how to float and breathe using the snorkel. Xuan was right. I didn’t know how to breathe using the snorkel! I ended up drinking loads of seawater and freaking out when my head is in the water. After several attempts, I decided to give up on snorkelling. I felt really bad because firstly, Dearie was very patient in teaching me and secondly, I couldn’t accompanied him to snorkel. I ended up on the floating platform watching dearie snorkel and also the colourful marine in the sea. This is the island where Dearie snorkel. Beautiful isn’t it?

We headed for lunch at a chinese restaurant. I thought the food was fantastic! Dearie love the corn soup with crab meat, even though the soup had too much pepper in it. (He has since tried to order corn soup in every chinese restaurant we went to in Singapore to make a comparison) I must point out though – For all the nice seaview and excellent romantic getaway, Tioman is not exactly a heavenly place for food. With only 3 miserable restaurant for us to choose from, it is no wonder we ended up having both our lunch and dinner in that chinese restaurant, which we feel look the most appetizing.

Basically for the entire second day, we went pool hopping. I really enjoyed just lazing in the pool and basically do nothing at all. A great way to relax. I bet Dearie was totally enjoying himself as well. Here’s a photo of us at the pool!

 

 Since the receptionist told us that not far from our resort, there’s this beach where we are guranteed great sea and sunset view, we decided to make a move for this beach. Little did we know we are in for a journey infested with mosquitoes and loads of freaky sounds, bugs, long grass and what have you. Basically, we have to trek through a jungle – ok I’m exaggerating here. But to me it feels like a jungle! There’s only a dirt track where we can walk on and throughout the whole journey, the buzzing sound of the moquitoes never leave us! Not to mention, we were bitten by mosquitoes and I’m beginning to think if we will leave this island with dengue fever or not. Halfway through the journey, I got really freaked out and asked Dearie to turn back. I was really happy at the sight of our resort! I was a little annoyed at the receptionist for failing to mention the amount of danger that we have to go through in order to watch the nice sea view. Now, I can throughly understand my brother’s pain and suffering whenever he had to march through the jungle during his NS days. Brother, Sis do pity you manz.

Anyway, we still managed to get a glimpse of sunset at different part of Tioman (where there’s not much danger lurking)  and the scenery is indeed breath-taking! Just look at the photo! Dearie took this photo and make a joke that the background of the scenery must have coconut tree and a boat for good measured, romantic effect – hence the picture. I thought that’s really funny.

The third day of holiday is basically spend on the road again. Seriously, I wouldn’t mind such holiday again – just plain relaxation without thinking about work. Dearie, are you looking at this? Hee.. Lastly this is the photo I love most from the trip! =) (And no, I’m not trying to 混水摸鱼  - Is that word written correctly?)

My First Driving Experience

I must admit though I have passed my driving since last June, I haven’t got a chance to put what I have learnt into practise. Actually, its not that there isn’t a chance. The truth is… I’m really scared shitless about driving on the road with no spare set of accelerator and brake. ( you see when you learn driving, there’s always an extra set of accelerator and brake so that your instructor can use it for emergency – which apparently my instructor used it quite often, accompanied with loads of scoldings).

Its therefore a hugh relief that I managed to drive myself and dearie back to my house without getting ourselves into any major emergency last Friday. Dearie just got his wisdom tooth extracted and he is in a great deal of pain and he lost a great deal of blood. I have told him that I can take a taxi home myself and promised I won’t get lost in Singapore. But he insisted on driving me back. He still worries about my safety though in pain. How sweet of him… And then on the way to the carpark, he dangled the carkeys in front of me.

Me: Huh?

Him: You drive. The road is quite easy to drive at this hour.

Me: What?! Are you sure?

Him: Yes.

And he started walking to the passenger’s seat without looking back at me. I was stuck down there, holding the keys and starting to feel nervous. I couldn’t say no this time because Dearie is really suffering - just looked at the amount of blood he spit out every now and then. Leave with no choice, I got into the car seat.

I always pride myself as someone who always ask questions when in doubt. I showcase my that particular talent by screaming throughout the whole journey, ” What now?? What must I do? Which gear do I use?” Damn… I hate manual cars. The gear stuff.. It really confuses me alot. Honestly, I think  Dearie (and all the bleeding) driving the car would not cause as much endangering to our life as compared to me driving.

You can imagine my immense relief when my block came into view. I have never felt so drained out in my entire life before. It is no joke that driving can make one feel extremely fatigue. Dearie was sweet to comment that I did a great job. (Though I think he was worried at certain interval of my driving). But thinking about it, there’s really nothing to fear about driving. I just have to be careful and put the things I have learn to use that’s all. Mmmm… MaybeDearie is right. I won’t be such a bad driver when I have enough experience on the road. Thanks Dearie for that support! =)

Me first blog

By ES

It’s strange and ironic that me first blog is written with meself in a state of uncontrollable bleeding.  Really, I have never bled so much in me life and to insert any pictures of the state of bleeding, this blog will have to be upgraded to a PG advisory rating and above.  With the targetted audience in mind, I shan’t do that.

Before anyone gets mistaken that I was involved in a fight (more macho) or fell into a drain (more sway) or what, it is neither of the above.  It’s worse, I met a dentist.  Basically, this guy drilled out me wisdom tooth, gave me a swelling cheek, and slapped me with a huge bill.  What’s saving grace is that he did his job professionally and efficiently – I think he managed to knock off in time to go home and catch the 6pm Wheel of Fortune (if it still exist).  The life of money making (and sucking) professional doctors – so envious, so jealous.  He did reward me with some days of MC though, which is something worth looking forward to, though in pain.

As I sit here writing me first blog, it’s heart warming to know that I did not go through the gore alone.  I had a worried looking girlfriend who accompanied me all the way to the dentist and back home.  God knows what went through her mind as she hears the largely audible drilling sound that pierced out from the dentist room, and the lack of scream that went along, she may have thought that I have fainted….I think she must be hugely relieved that I came out in one piece, less a tooth, add a swell.  Though it must be noted that I decided to let her off (and myself off) and took the wheels home.  It’s too terrifying, for both of us (that is a topic for future blogs), and one should not bear 2 shocks in one day.

So there we have it, a dentist visit, a removed tooth, lots of bleeding, a car ride home, 2 hungry person (one cannot eat, the other no food to eat yet), and an experience.  My Friday the thirteen.

 

 

 

Random Thoughts

Watched “Sex And the City” with dearie yesterday. Though I didn’t catch any of its TV’s season, I thought this is a pretty good movie. Really like a character in the movie alot – Charlotte. She got everything a girl could ask for – wonderful husband, loving family and she cherishes them all. Picture Perfect. I guess that’s what all girls hope to see in their future – a blissful happy marriage.

Another character which got me thinking is Miranda. Her husband admits to cheating on her, which got her to ask for a separation. They manage to get back together in the end though. Movie always have such wonderful fairy tale ending – does it happen to real life as well? We live in a world that is full of harsh realities and truths always hurt. Nothing remain constant in this world. Things change. People change. How well do we actually know the person dearest to you? And how much should we place our trust and faith in the single person we love most? All of it or some so that we won’t get hurt when things don’t work out? When your other half cheats, should we forget and forgive him?

No, don’t get me wrong.. I’m not sinking into depression nor am I going through a rough patch. I’m perfectly happy with my life now. I got a family who supports me, a lovely boyfriend who dotes on me and also a job. I couldn’t ask for more. However, after 5 years, will the image still remain as rosy and perfect as it is now? When I turn to my side, will I still see dearie? Things seems so much simpler back in my school days, where our greatest worry is grades. I hate growing up. No… Dearie said “hate” is too strong a word. I dislike growing up. I really do.

Like what Sian said to me the other day, ” Come what may, just indulge in your fantasy of having a fairy tale ending in your future and things might just happen. Don’t complicate your thinking and life will be as blissful as you want it to be.” Perhaps believing that having a fairy tale ending may not be such a bad idea after all. Then my favourite scene in the movie will truely enact in the future – an outing with the girls together with their and my hubby and children. Now that’s picture perfect.