Time for Miracles ❄: 2015

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Hiccups on my Korea Trip

I was on half day leave and rushed home, grabbed my baggage and headed off to the airport. Our flight both to and fro are at shitty timing but well, its cheaper.

It was close to midnight by the time we arrived at Incheon airport, lucky us there was still airport bus available and so we managed to save the taxi fee. That was a good S$50+- savings man.

Finding our hostel was a challenge. It was a distance from the bus stop and being unfamiliar around, we spent some time being lost and pulling our baggage along hoping to see the hostel at every next step. And when finally we found the hostel, I didn't know what to do. There was no elevator and so we had to carry the heavy baggage up to the fourth floor. It's crazy.
Well, end up Hubert and a helpful stranger did the job.

When I first saw our room, it was disappointment. I suggested finding elsewhere for the following days but after a day stay, I adapted to my first hostel stay experience. It wasn't too bad actually, just that I expected differently. But definitely if I were to come back to Korea again, I wouldn't book One Hostel because carrying the heavy loads up and down the stairs is insane. Would recommend for backpackers though.
The Hostel is situated at a bustling street of Hongdae, usually quiet in the morning and very lively at night surrounded by restaurants, cafes, clubs, and full of youngsters.

and so there was a weekend night where I went down to get supper with bare face and looking like shit, everyone else was all in party clubbing wear all dressed up. Omg @_@ Haiiiiiis

Never mind, moving on.

Our Korea trip this time focus mainly on food, and I'm glad we managed to try so many different Korean food! I will not talk about it here because there's another post with the food photos.

you can view My Korea Food Journey

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Day1
(Seoul)
Kwangjang Market > Ihwa-dong Village Museum > Bukchon Hanok Village > Ganjang Gejang Alley > Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Centre

Day2
(Seoul)
Gyeongbokgung > Gwanghwamun Square > Insadong > Myeongdong > Dongdaemun

Day3
(Seoul)
Everland > Hongdae

Day4
(Jejudo)

Rental Car > Black Pork Street > Kimnyong Maze Park > Manjang Cave > Mone Guesthouse

Day5
(Jejudo)
Jeju Female Diver Museum > Seopjikoji > Jeju Folk Village Museum > Sunrise Peak

Day6
(Busan)
Dynamic Guesthouse > Gwangalli Beach

Day7
(Busan)
Taejongdae > Jagalchi Fish Market > Gamcheon Culture Village > Busan Station

Day8
(Seoul)
Nami Island

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Along the way there were a few hiccups especially on our trip to Jeju and Busan.

Our Jeju flight flew off little earlier and so we missed the flight and had to wait for the next flight which is little more expensive than the ticket we bought. Sigh

On our way to Mone Guesthouse, we got our rental car tire punctured. It was late night and so the guesthouse host said to call the mechanic next day morning.

When morning came, it was raining and we had to wait till they open before someone picked up the phone. It took some time before the mechanic came to save our day... So then we decided to use the small spare tire because buying the normal size one would cost a lot. and that means we couldn't drive too fast or go too far. Whole morning wasted.

We didn't go to a lot of places in Jeju due to time constraints. But anyway, overall our stay in Mone Guesthouse was a good one.

The Korail Pass to Busan was a little pricey but all was good until the day we were going back to Seoul. Regretted not booking the return ticket in advance because when we ended our day early and was all happy being able to go back Seoul earlier, we got to the station and was told the train tickets were sold out. Had to wait more than four hours for the next available train! Damn it. So we wasted our time rotting at Busan Station. What's more? The Busan Station though indoor, was somewhat open air. I was freezing while waiting for time to past. ~_~

Well, even though with some of these hiccups along the way, we had our fun in Korea too.
That's what made up our Korea Trip 2015 :)

Monday, December 28, 2015

Ending the Year 2015

It'd been a long while since my last post cuz I've been wanting but busy and lazy to blog.
May be blogging on my Korea trip after this.

After coming back from Korea, I was stuck in the mood where I just don't feel like doing anything.
I am basically dragging myself to work every morning very very unwillingly. Like I'm back to the 'Tired of Everything' me.
and I wondered if I ever got out of that before.
Emotion goes on roller coaster ride, except it was not exciting like the real one.

Some updates on the last month of 2015. My December.

On the last day of November, I went to my first(or maybe not) Christmas carnival at Gardens by the Bay. It was beautiful, but I didn't enjoy the heat in SG because the temperature change was too much as compared to Korea. The soap snow made me miss the real snow in Seoul even more. Nevertheless, I still had a great time with Jarryl, Jev and Hazel. We went for BBQ seafood buffet after that at Satay by the Bay, eat till very shiok!

1st December, movie date - Mocking Jay with CL.
Some say it's boring but I thought it wasn't too bad.

Then there was our super early Year-End Celebration for our company on the 3rd December because on every other days of December there will be someone absent. So yeah, we had our lucky draw and gift exchange in the afternoon and went for Xcape game at Bugis Village. It was my first Xcape game and comparing it with Lockdown and Room Raider, I would have to say Xcape is more fun! More expensive however. Following up we had a super satisfying buffet at Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts. Feels damn long since the last time I went for this kinda International Buffet.

11th December, movie - Point Break with Joelle and Dan.
The crazy things they do were damn cool but plot is seriously shit.

12th December, we went to Grace's house for steamboat with HDL soup base. YUMZ. Grace's parents are damn welcoming and her dad kept asking us to drink alcohol, LOL. Anyway, no matter what we do, it's always a good time being with these girlfriends.

13th December, went for my IPL appointment followed by a simple dinner with Chiangs and a little shopping in Daiso.

17th December, managed to gather back my poly labmates for a meetup to simple celebrate Fiona's and Wenhao's Birthday together with Christmas gift exchange. We went to play Xcape game (Doraemon), maybe a little too easy for the smart guys lol but it was still fun :D We ended our day with Bingsu at Nunsongyee.

18th December, met up with CL & Sean for dinner. First round with CL because Sean was stuck OT at work so we ate first at Jinjja Chicken, which I don't think is very nice. So we went for Second round elsewhere because it wasn't satisfying. Brought them to Choo Choo Chicken at Bali Lane, MUCH NICER. Then Bingsu at Nunsongyee, again.

19th December, I was supposed to go to my niece's full month party but overslept. So I nua at home awhile before meeting CL for little shopping.

Followed by dinner with Jo and friends at 8 Korean BBQ. They have eight different marinated meat but to be honest, I don't know how to tell the difference =X heh..

We went for a game at Lockdown since we were at Clarke Quay Central and managed to get out with a few hints given hahaha.
After that ended up strolling around with Esther and CW here and there to catch up a little on our lifes.

21st December, suppose to meet my mom to go 谢太岁 after work but the place closed early so mom did for me and I brought her to eat yummy ramen at Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King.

22nd December, went prawning with Martin after work at the new prawning place just opened at lvl 7 of Bugis Plus. The place is quite small but I like it because it's indoor and air-conditioned! Which means no annoying mosquitoes or smokers smoking beside, therefore more patience waiting for prawns to come. But then we were damn lousy, two rods for two hours and only caught 7 prawns. Lol.

24th December, forgot to bring my phone, watch, and earpiece. Went to gym with Esther, dinner at Nature Cafe, then went home to shower. Shaun picked us up and we headed to Kallang Ice World for ice skating! Been years since we last ice skate and we looked like a freaking penguin while ice skating. LOL! Feels good to be doing something different on Christmas Eve. I already forgot how many years I spent Xmas Eve home alone lol... always using the crazy crowd outside as excuses.

Shaun and Esther trying to make Bingsu...............

Yea, Bingsu AGAIN after because Shaun wanted it. I'm seriously sick of bingsu already hahaha. Definitely wouldn't mind the one in Korea though. =P

So then of course the Tofu Fries kaki must eat Tofu Fries together since we already met!

Best.

26th December, after my Facial appointment, met my 'single' friends to play at Xcape room - Vampire Diary. Lol this time there was sort of role play and so Esther and I were the witches and we managed to get out of the room before the others. (Yay!)

We had dinner at MOF after that and a little shopping. ALMOST went to Nunsongyee for bingsu again but I was too tired and wanted to go home. So it was called off. Haha oops.

Don't know why I bo liao go ask everyone out and organised this and that make myself tired. Lol, oh well, once in awhile.

So I actually wanted to go to the gym today but found excuse for myself cuz I'm not feeling very well today. Mmm... but really, I have totally no motivation or drive to work out this whole month. Hopefully this is just temporary because.... I just went to renew my gym membership ~_~

That's all for now. Bye 2015, please let 2016 be good.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

承諾是一份禮物......

"承諾应該是一份禮物，而不是锁着彼此的枷锁。。。"
- 我的鬼基友

I finished watching 我的鬼基友 and was left with this quote on my mind.
A promise should be a gift, not a lock to chain each other.
& so I have come to realize, how insignificant promises can be.

"What are words
If you really don't mean them when you say them?
What are words
If they're only for good times, then they're done?"
- Chris Medina

Well, words are only words.
& we should never take them too seriously, just like how some people can take back their gifts for you any time.
It's really not a big deal.

#JustSaying