Moody Monodies

Gathered at the lobby at half past eight only to know badminton was cancelled, without any given explanation. Dragged my sulky face back to my room. Didn't know why such a trivial matter got into me. Feeling the blister growing inside me, I scurried to the 6th floor to cool off. The people there had started their compulsory daily bitching when i arrived. Just a mere 5 minutes after, they started watching The Aviation while I secretly relieved myself from the boredom and went back to my room...

Being alone, oodles of thoughts worm their way into my head, most of which are suicidal. Forced myself to sleep to keep my mind from wandering. Couldn't sleep for a long time.

Wanted to find someone to talk to. Realized that it was too late to call home. Realized that these days I don't really have friends to confide in. Realized that I was my only friend.

Music blasted from my speakers. Voice and laughter nextdoor.

Took my best jacket and put it on. Lashed a muffler around my neck. I needed some fresh air.

Opened the window to feel the numbing wind rush in. Closed my eyes and breathed in hard. Thoughts inundated my mind again, overflowing. Felt something hit my face. It had a cold and wet sensation. Opened my eyes to see white shimmering snowflakes falling down from the darkest sky. Stretched out my hands out to grasp one.

I smiled. And for a very long time, a smile from my heart.

I just had to be alone.

Enchanté

BONJOUR!!!! I WAS IN PARIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






Walked along Champs Elysees till we reached the Arc de Truimph.


Paris's ultramodern skyline at La defense.


DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!


Disneyland at night.


Dance performances.


The most expensive meal i had in 3 weeks. And I had french fries in France! Gee, what a novelty.


Eiffel Tower. Rain and hail pelted the entire morning. I didn't apply any gel or hair cream. Rainwater made my hair look flat and greasy.

2nd Week in the UK

As Julie was going back the next day, loads of work kept her busily occupied. So, I ventured to Winchester on my own, which is commendable as lollygagging David seldom leaves the bed on holidays. Winchester, the ancient capital of England, renders visitors with a taste of its past.


After my sister left for Malaysia, I went to London. Personally, I have an unutterable liking for the parks over there. Above is a photo of Hyde Park.


On my birthday, visited St. James's Park.


I joined a tour group to Bath and Stonehenge. I could only marvel at the beauty of Bath. The tour guide informed us that Bath has already been accredited as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There can be no change in the buldings without permission from the authorities.


Stonehenge.



Wow, Julia Roberts posing behind myself sitting down!!! At Madame Tussauds.



David Beckham didn't seem to mind the other David wrapping his arms around Posh.


Bush and Blair, could only stand aside. David, did all the talking.