Episode: last day of fasting month
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

I was already up at around 9. Met my gal at 9.30am and we made our way to the banks at Bukit Batok to change some cash to two dollar notes. When we got there, all three banks had no more $2 notes. So, we had to go somewhere else. There was another bank at Bukit Batok, it we had to travel quite a distance to get there. We could take the bus, but we were not sure which bus to take. So we walked there. Though it was quite far away, our conversation all the way there shortens the distance. When we finally got to the bank, it also showed that there were no more $2 notes. But, when my gal asked the worker there, she said there is only about $2k left of $2. We took the chance to queue up and in the end, we got it changed.

Got back home after we went to the market to get some onions. At home, I did some finishing touches to the Crocs shoe design. Then, after doing so, I had to take good pictures of three different views of it. So, I called up my brother to ask for his help. He got an exceptionally good camera, so I decided to go visit him at my grandma's house. Before that, I had to buy something to be its background. My sister wanted to go to IMM to get herself some things, so I joined along, as I needed to buy some stuff too.

We got there at around 3.

Went shopping around the place looking for stuff for our home. There was this part which looks empty, but actually it was under construction.

After getting the things we were looking for, I went to Popular to buy the white and black background for the Crocs shoe design product shot, while my sister was out looking for her things. Without me noticing, it was almost 4.30pm. I said to my brother that I would be meeting him at 4.30 or 5pm. So, I left my sister and made my way to my grandmother's house.

Over there, I set up for the product shot like so, and look plenty of pictures. After doing so, I went home after saying thanks to my brother.

When I reached home, it was minutes away from break fast. Soon, we break fast. Then, later that night, we had this neighbourhood gathering to say some prayers to say goodbye to the month of Ramadhan and welcome Syawal. Every year we do this, we would bring some food and bring down to our block and after the prayers, we share the food that all of us had brought along.

At first, there were not many people, but in the end, more turned up. The rain really makes the whole place chilly. It felt like family, like we knew each other, but we are only neighbours. Still, being neighbours means knowing that each other exist in the area and help each other in times of need.

After that, I watched the new episode of Heroes. It took sometime to load, especially the last few minutes. Then at around 11pm, we made our way towards my aunt's house to seek help from her to take care of my grandmother for a few days. After which, we went to Geylang. Seeing all those bright lights in the area really bring out the spirit of Hari Raya.

It was packed with poeple, even at this hour. It was difficult for us to get a parking spot, but in the end at around 12+, we did. During that time, my sister and myself played a game. It is called, 'Spot the Mat Reps'. It was so much fun, even my parents joined in. All we had to do is to point or say out to who we think are those typical Malay Mats, or Mat Reps. There were plenty of them, especially here at Geylang.

After we got a parking spot, we walked around the place. It was very very crowded. I don't mind it, as I like pushing my way through.

Just look at the number of people there.

My sister was looking for earrings, but after some time looking, she gave up the search. Then she looked for some handbags. Just take a look at this shop. It is packed with ladies crazy over such handbags. It seems to be crowd magnet, especially to the ladies. Same thing, after a long time, she did not get anything. Such a waste of time. My younger sister was looking for Deng Deng, but since my dad have to work on the next day, he needs his sleep, so we went home. So, there was no Deng Deng for my sister.

I noticed that at 2am, we were already in the car going back home. When we reached home, I quickly submitted the Crocs shoe design competition to the respective mail. Hoped that my idea would reach to them and I hope that I am picked as the top 10 finalist. Before I go off, I would like to wish everybody, Selamat Hari Raya!


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Aidie blogged @ 1:14 PM

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