Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Marina Barrage

Decided to make my way to Marina barrage on one lazy afternoon. Went to Marina Bay MRT. There were some huge differences compared to the previous time I was there. For one, there were major constructions everywhere. As I walked along the path to wait for the free shuttle bus, two or three cement mixers would come roaring past me. Dust was in the air.


Finally the bus came. When I reached the barrage, I strolled my way upwards. It's kinda hard to describe the place, but basically, it is literally a grassy walkway to another level which is a green field. Found a comfortable spot near some couple sharing some quiet time together.


Meditated on the bench for close to an hour. Before I turned into a stone Buddha statue, Belinda came. And soon after, the rest (cclia, minhuey, ome and selene) came. We set up two transparent groundsheets for all of us to sit comfortably and have a subway picnic.


By the time dinner was done, the area was dark. Good thing we brought some light sticks. And then after, we had the most pleasant CG together. With cclia strumming the guitar, and the wind blowing, it was a sweet moment.


Another area to consider besides Hendersson's Waves to bring your loved one in the future.

Saturday, August 01, 2009

The Meeting of 3 friends

Went for the 4th service with cclia and belinda. The guest speaker was simply awesome. He was humourous yet he managed to get his message across. Instead of going back straight home after service as normal, we decided to linger on at Crosstalk long after our dinner were complete to just chill.


Even though on retrospect it made me delay my SOAP, it was still worth it. I do not know when will be the next time the 3 of us get to meet like this and just enjoy each other's company. If I had gone home, I would have eaten microwaved pizza from Sarpino, which I indeed ate when I got home.