a Journey

Back, and suddenly, it strikes me how small everything feels. Looking out to the reservoir the first day home, I felt that it shrunk since I last went away. Perhaps. After all, the pond in 世纪公园 (Century Park) was about twenty times the size of BedokReservoir. Walking down from Far East to City Hall, was actually a breeze after all those times we shopped the entire wholesaler areas for hours at a time. Now, only TopshopZaraMassimo still appeals to me. I don't find myself walking into shops every few minutes because something caught my eye. And I find myself missing those massive ZaraH&M shops at Huaihai. And Superbrand Mall. I miss the massiveness of things. I miss the beauty of the city at night. Its energy and vibe is addictive, and so are the people. They are the ugly ones of course, those who disgust and make me want to throw them into deportment class. Those that are almost caricature like of all things Cheena. But then there are the Beautifuls, who make me just gape at their style and gait. Their confidence, their iron-steel gaze. Their elegance.

But I am so thankful I can finally walk without looking down for potholes on the sidewalks. That I can finally walk in heels on the streets again without stumbling (and embarrassing myself). I love the fact that we have dustbins. Instead of garbage piles by the sidewalk. The smell of sea water, still makes me smile involuntarily. And it's nice sitting in cars again. Crazy driving or not. It's great having such comfortable taxis, and emergency pick-up/drop-off services (:P) as always. And yes, the Kopitiams with a clear night sky up above still gives me my moments of peace. And did I mention, that spitting is a SGD 500 fine?