FIVE days

08 Feb 2011 I received a news that I'll be going to Singapore for a training and I was like.. "WTF?!" seriously??? I was jumping (really I was) when I heard the news. That was the time when I was planning with my mama to go there and find some seat sale...

Ok! Fast forward..

have to leave on 28 Feb

Departure time: 10:10 AM.

It's my mom's birthday.

We went there as early as 7 AM. I met up with my two colleagues in which I will see for the first time. Mama told me that she will leave,yet I insisted her to go inside since it's fine to go in.

While walking I have a heavy heart knowing that I won't be able to say good bye to her properly (yeah! it's only five days, but the fact that it's her birthday, that' another story)

I checked my phone and got a message, supposedly we will be going to the immigration, but I told them to go first because I received a message that mama decided to go inside.

So, we ate first at Yellowcab... (hmm their fresh morning bread is good!)

Received a message: "nag-iinarte ang immigration"

I thought "weh?! gutom lang yun"

So, I went to the immigration, and had some lectures, questions.. etc.. but then I was dumb founded when I saw my two companions with a weary face that's when I thought that's something is not right...

Therefore, there was something wrong.

Haay... This is my first time to get out of the country with an all expense paid trip, yet "kamuntikan pang maging bato". Hell! I don't know what's happening, but they're so strict... But, seriously I want to thank the Lord for creating a miracle and they let us in on that flight. I know we got 'effin stares from the other passengers, but who cares?! people tend to be judgmental at all times.

During that stressful event, I told myself that I'll be flying out of the country. So what if I shelled out some money just to call our boss and office manager. I know it was just a test and only weaklings give up.

After 3 hours with some turbulence... Finally! HELLO SINGAPORE!!!!

It's a five days learning experience for me, it was something that I will really treasure it made me realize that I really want to go to different places and probably live a life outside the Philippines. It's not that I despise the country, it's just that I want something that can trigger my senses as well as my mind. Something new everyday...

I admire Singapore's architectural system. Every building is unique that will surely stand out. Their country may be small, but during those 5 days I felt like it's such a big country. It's so clean up to the point that walking down the streets felt like a stress reliever.

- During the afternoon it may be hot but not as humid here to the point that you'll feel sticky/grimy.

- At night time, you won't feel worried or scared because you feel secure.

- People on the public transportation/ even those walking on the streets freely show their gadgets. They are not scared if someone will grab it.

I haven't gone to the other places, but thanks to Ate Grizelle, Angelique and Clyde for accompanying me although it's only for a night. I really hope, wish and pray that somehow someday all of us will be breathing the same air.

My career path, though it's still blur for me, but if ever an option will arise and will give me an opportunity to grow and live there- - - I say - I won't let it pass by. Probably, it's not the degree I've finished in college, but then I can switch sides and learn about it.

Till next time SG... Please welcome me with an open arms when I go back. I <3>