Sunday, Dempsey Hill
Monday, September 22, 2008
An arts bazaar featured in The Straits Times caught my eye recently, and while I was out with Cheryl and Shermaine one Friday, asked whether they'd be interested to go. Shermaine knew about it already too, no surprise. P: Later that Sunday, we got Brandon and Hong Xiang to tag along like usual, and took the shuttle bus there.
It was held at Dempsey Hill, and looked kinda promising from the notice. I didn't know how to get there, but who else knew but Shermaine. Haha.. We took a shuttle bus at $1.40 a pop each, more like a van, really. The weather was sweltering, thank goodness I didn't wear jeans. We strolled about for a while, but the premises were cramped and stuffy. Plus the ritzy crowd there was milling about like a lazy Sunday afternoon. (wait, it was one..) So claustrophobic.
I didn't pick up anything there, though Hong Xiang did, for his mom
sy. We met Sherm's aunt there too, and left shortly after 1pm I think. The artsy stuff was expensive, but the pictures we managed to get were cheap yet priceless.
The reflection was an unintended effect that turned out pretty nice. Chose sepia for a change, behind, the dense woods sloped downhill.
A mini cinema that could be rented out for events, and they had these rich, colourful cushions and seats. Really cheery :)
Hong Xiang was behind, 'Quick take the picture, my hands are getting tired.' I was taking my time :D
Quick, grow up, then you can drive us around! All these colour oriented pictures makes me feel like makin a video like Delta Goodrem's advert for Down Under..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Bw1XPqDrA awesome advertisment!
Ok, I look a bit funny here cuz it was kinda squeezy, but the shot's so vibrant, I don't really care. I like Brandon's birdy tee, and Hong Xiang has quite a few inmate clothes..
Christian Band? Looks like the make of it, from the episode of SouthPark, if you know which I'm referring to P:
Oh man, remember these blow up balls? How you can kick em around and they'd still be kinda firm, brings back lotsa primary school memories. Apt of an arty venue. Below, Sup
ah Troup
ah lights can find her shining through those glasses, I betcha!
I recall learning a technique in primary school how to make this effect on a rose, something about dyed water? This rose looked really beautiful, but I have silly memories of white roses.. There was a florist there too, Hong Xiang bought a stalk of some unknown flower, but the shopkeeper had no clue how to package one, he just put a plastic sheath around the stalk.
Volkswagen hippie van outside what I think is the biggest branch of Ben and Jerry's, at Dempsey Hill. The prices there made my wallet squeak in disbelief. It's been underfed for a while now :\
So we headed over to Holland Village, milling about till we settled on Cold Rock creamery. Their lemon sorbet is similar to Haagen Dazs, but of course still a notch below. Inflation or not, the $30 that I brought out doesn't seem enough just for drinks, desserts and snacks, much less clothes and such D:
Solo shots! Sorry if it ain't beautiful, but they're mostly candid.
I can't believe I'm 17 and that was the first trip to Holland Village. Well, if it's any comfort, more 16 on 17. It didn't really seem like what I pictured, but perhaps the day couldn't compare to the nightlife.
I remembered Joseph, Phyu Phyu and Niki worked there, at Amici, some Italian restaurant. Shoulda taken that opportunity to work, but I get lotsa advice that I shouldn't bother attempting the service sector. Seeing as how ugly Singaporeans can get, I doubt I'll wanna venture there too. Brandon has some nice poses, heh.
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