Golden Mile Complex + Rochor Centre

You know when you stare so hard at the laptop screen and start tapping your fingers on the table, wishing that inspiration for some writings would hit you out of nowhere. That is what’s happening right now, as I attempt to churn out some sort of opening for this blog post. However, my mind is still pretty blank though I’ve typed quite a few lines since the beginning. The title of this post is another telltale sign of my lack of inspiration for any creative name. Nope, no luck with inspiration this time round. Hence I’ll just head straight to the point.

Golden Mile Complex and Rochor Centre. Two very old buildings, but each with its uniqueness that is not overshadowed by their modern counterparts. Where better can I channel my inner hipster/sporty self and pretend to be cool than these 2 places. And not forgetting that Golden Mile Complex has some really great Thai food at affordable prices.

I seldom am in front of the camera, and it proved to be quite a weird experience. It’s like, all of a sudden you have 2 or 3 cameras pointing at you all at the same time, and all of a sudden you’re super self-conscious and you gotta keep a straight face (which is hard, and I almost always ended up bursting out laughing). So thank you Nan Fang, Melvin, and Juliana for these really cool photos of me.

Day Trip to Japan

The title of this post sounds like a potential scenario that might happen in the future, where teleportation is possible. Because at current time, one would spend half a day just on travelling and money-wise it is highly unfeasible (for a soon-to-be-an-undergrad who only has a temporary job). So. To satisfy our inner wanderlust, we decided to explore this Japanese Cemetery Park that's located in Kovan.

It was raining that day, which was a little inconvenient (having to carry a wet umbrella around and walking on slippery stone pathways). However, the rain added a tinge of mystique and tranquility to the air. It felt really peaceful just walking around, under the floral tunnel and past the lush, big trees.

Despite it being right next to housing estates, you really feel isolated from the rest of the world once you step in. There's some sort of zen vibes in the whole area, and you'll feel like you're in Japan, instead of being in Singapore.

Aaaand that's the end of this post. See you back on this space very soon!

Elsa

Running in the lalang field - Part 2

It's been two years, and the Lalang Field Gang (as we affectionately call ourselves) are back at it again - but this time, in the field of Coney Island.

We trudged through the lalang fields in full army style. Got some scratches at our shins along the way, and I bet we looked ridiculous in the eyes of the others. It was my second time visiting Coney Island, and I still did not manage to explore the whole place (where's the zen-like stepping stones thingy?!) and did not meet the resident cow there.

Two years on, nothing much has changed. Except we have all graduated from Junior College, and the different hair length and hair styles. May we continue to embark on more photography trips in the months and years ahead.

The above 2 photos of me are taken by Melvin and Juliana respectively. Thanks guys for the profile pictures HAHAHA.

Also, sincere apologies for the lack of update! This post was meant to go up in March, but I procrastinated, and recently I went on a trip to South Korea. (expect photos and a video diary!) And between this photo adventure and South Korea I've also been on more photo trips...hence I have tons and tons of photos and videos to edit. And it doesn't help that now I've gotten myself a desk job...can't believe my 8-month long break is ending soon?! Where did all the time go! All right, I'll stop my 12am rambling.

Be back on this space very soon,

Elsa