[First off, this is a month and a half month overdue. I take full responsibility of my laziness and it is ending now.]
A little bit of context too, my sister's boyfriend was in town so they generously took me along their trip.
So obviously, I was majorly third-wheelin' but it's all good. This just means I could wander off more and take photos.
We ventured off to Coron, Palawan and we were welcomed with sunshine and bliss that was then taken over by gloomy skies. I guess it wasn't the best time to go to the beach because it was drizzling most times but thankfully, the sun came out once in a while.
It was my first time in Singapore and I was practically exploring it on my own. My mom was there for a conference so I had the mornings to myself. It was quite fun and liberating to roam the streets on my own. I must also admit that I was really enjoying traveling by MRT there. I actually felt like a local. That was probably because a tourist (to my judgement) asked me directions about the mrt card. Sadly, I didn't know the answer to his question. fail.
My agenda was to go to a whole lot of shopping malls and I did. I was walking for 5 hours straight and I don't know how many miles I covered. If only I had one of those Nike things that counts how many steps you did, I bet mine would read past a thousand. My legs were absolutely beat the whole trip but it was worth it.
This felt more like a shopping trip than a tour trip which is more than fine by me. Although we wanted to go to the Night Safari, it didn't quite fit our schedule. Maybe next time.
Here is my side of our lovely hotel room with absolutely slow internet.
Bugis
The sting ray which was ridiculously spicy.
When I saw this my jaw dropped because 1) Chocolate!!! 2) S$38++ per person? What?
Watch this beautiful music video for Lover Of The Light starring Idris Elba.
I'm currently in Singapore and I'd like to share these photographs I took. I've had a lot of alone time to roam and get lost in the streets of Singapore and I really did get lost. At one point I found myself in a skate park. So, of course I looked like a massive tourist just snap snap snapping pictures or looked like a legit professional photographer. You choose.
I'll blog more about my trip once I get back. Last full day tomorrow until we leave.
It was my parent's 26th anniversary last June 28 and we just wanted a simple celebration. So on Sunday, we decided to have lunch at one of our favorites, The Boutique at Tagaytay. This bnb's actually pretty cool. We've always loved their baby back ribs. And a few years back, we were able to stay at the i Escape room and our cousins over at the i Lust room.
After our late, late lunch, we then headed to Bag of Beans for coffee and dessert.
Oh, going back to Saturday, we watched The Amazing Spider-Man. I can't even.
Also, I made my first Qwiki.
I have been waiting for this concert to happen for months now and I've been trying to keep my cool about it. Occasionally, I did slip out tiny screams of anticipation upon seeing Arctic Monkeys and seeing the sexiness that is Alex Turner. (Speaking of Alex, I liked his old look back - you know, long hair, cute, and all.) Well, I knew the Monkeys were playing more of their old rock vibe which meant sitting out playing songs like Suck It and See, Hellcat Spangled Shalala, and Mardy Bum (which is actually my favorite song of them). But nonetheless, it's Arctic Monkeys! It's a blessing I get to see them play. (Another side note, they should have their own headlining tour around the world, not just an opening act touring North America. Just putting it out there.) But to see them open for The Black Keys is pretty epic! I really like The Black Keys and I must admit, I can't help but rock out my air guitar when I listen to their music. It's such a great listen. And what a perfect combination of rock music in one concert!
I think everyone wants to see their favorite band play on the first row and hoping to get a good look at them up close. I wanted that more than anything for this concert. It would have been the ultimate rock concert experience but we could all dream, right? Despite being at the very top of the arena, I just kept on telling myself, at least I get to see them live. Optimism.
I still can't believe it's over now. It was such a great concert. It really was indeed epic. I will be honest and say that the first few minutes I was fangirling, clawing my face, and hyperventilating to the sight of Arctic Monkeys. Good thing there was an intermission before The Black Keys came out for me to recompose myself. I shall also add, their set was amazing!
AM best highlight: "Kung fu fighting on your roller skates, do the macarena in the devil's lair" dance
TBK best highlight: Encore performance of Everlasting Light
Poster made by Dave Hunter
Check out this video I took when they came out for their encore performance. (Excuse the talking, it's my cousin.)
Remember Arcade Fire's 2011 Coachella encore performance? This sort of felt like it. Not really. Close enough.
