Chinese New Year Eve: Part II (Wednesday, January 22, 2004)

(continued from yesterday)

After 3 short hrs of short sleep, I woke up at 5:15am. The rest were still dozing. Decided to sneak out from Ginway's room and go home 1st (though the rest of GW's family were already awake). Managed to flag down a taxi, which much to my surprise was still using the midnight surcharge. Anxiety gripped me as I only have $7 left. Took a gamble and headed towards Bedok MRT, and it paid off as I paid only $4.50. Tried to take a train home but the earliest east-bound train would only come at 6:14 am. I wanted to wait for the train, but after some time realised that my farecard would not be so patient. Wasted 40cents and went to the interchange, where the bus was more reliable. In the end, I reached home at around 6:30 am. Took a quick shower before going to school.

Miraculously I met the "band of brothers" along the way to RJ. Talk about coincidence. Quickly reunited before reaching the hall where the masses were. Finally made it to the 1st CNY celebrations in 2 yrs as I was sick in the previous. THE only noteworthy event was the lion dance, in which Alvin Tan was performing. The rest were average, where their singing were comparatively much better here than heard in bio lab last week (and hence resulted in a loss of concentration). Ended quite early. The band of brothers proceeded to Macs to have an early breakfast b4 going to Paradis? (unsure) to LAN at a cheap rate of $1 an hour.

At the end of the day, I went to Raymond's house to collect my $10 debt before retreating back to the comforts of my home. Happy Chinese New Year to all :)