Was it the vivid dream I had about flying to Japan last week or was it the chat with Xiuwen and Weiqi a couple of weeks ago about Japan that sparked off my wanderlust for this country?
JAPAN!
This country is fascinating. Think about it.
It's one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world (they are quirky inventors. Think toilet bowls with remote controls and cars that sense the driver's alcohol level). And yet, they are also able to keep their traditions alive.
Who says tradition and modernity cannot survive together?
Japan did it.
How cool is that?
They are so clean. So efficient. So beautiful. So fresh. So fun! The little knick knacks they sell are very quirky. I want to see the bright neon lights on the Tokyo streets. Most of all, I would have fresh sushi and everything green-tea every day! Woohoo!
I would EAT SASHIMI (if you know me, I don't consume raw fish) just to go there.
I would EAT SASHIMI (if you know me, I don't consume raw fish) just to go there.
Okay, so they killed my grandparents' friends/neighbours during the the Japanese Occupation in the 1940s, so going there would be like treading on enemies' grounds. But let bygones by bygones. We must build up good ties now.
I WANT TO GO JAPAN!
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Van's 21st birthday ~ 24 Sept 08 (her actual one's on 13 Sept)
Happy 21st Van!
Our dear friend's birthday was great! Yummy food and great company. Waiting for the bus that would never come with Ching and ASK was unforgetable too (We waited for half an hour at the bus stop!). But still, I had fun chit-chatting :) We walked all the way from Downtown East to Pasir Ris MRT at 11pm. It was a lot of walking. Ha.
Here's some pictures.
We wanted to do a Rocker picture and pose at the count of 1,2,3. But ASK caught us off guard!
The demure, sweet sweet side of us!
Cheers!