#43 – Singapore Diaries part 4
The words haven’t quite been flowing as of late – almost as if I’m trying extremely hard – struggling, even – to mouth the words; you’d see my lips moving but hear complete silence. Things aren’t making sense, nothing feels right. I’ve been stuck in this creative rut, and it sucks. It’s the worst feeling – to feel stagnant and uninspired to create and do the things that spark a fire in my soul. For months now, I’ve barely picked up my camera or had words flow out of me. I get overwhelmed thinking about the sheer amount of time and effort that I will need to pour into executing a new (but exciting) project – so I just procrastinate and go on a Gilmore Girls marathon (which really isn’t bad at all). So here I am today, sitting in my usual table at my usual café, trying to break out from this slump and bring you the next installation of my Singapore visual diaries.
This particular week I visited Vivienne at Lasalle, and also explored the Jurong East Malls for the first time (I think). But, as per usual, I ate my way through the week, filling up on the food I had missed, visiting cafés and food joints that I really wanted to tick off my list. Pacamara was one of them, and it instantly became one of my favourite places to be and to eat.
I paid a visit to Bugis and Rochor Centre, exploring with my camera in hand. I’m particularly pleased with how my photos taken at Rochor Centre turned out – especially because the colourful buildings will be torn down soon and that was the first and only time I went to see them in person.
I also made a trip down to Marina Bay + Esplanade on Chinese New Year Eve to take some photos. Having lived in Singapore for so long before, I never really took the time to look at the city and it’s architecture through a lens (also partly because I really only realised my passion for photography after moving back to Sydney).
As I finish writing this post (2 months after I first started (oops)), I’m currently in Miri, Malaysia, sitting comfortably at my aunt’s place with the air conditioning on and my laptop propped up on my lap. I’ve spent the past week here in Miri, celebrating the festive season and spending time with family whom I don’t get to see very often. It’s been amazing – SO amazing – and I can’t believe I leave in 5 days. At first I thought 2 weeks was more than enough – too long, in fact – when my mum told me she booked the air tickets, but now I’m reluctant to leave. Even though I don’t do much, or see many people, while I’m here, it’s just nice to be with my cousins, grandma, aunts and uncles (food is good + shopping is cheap too, heh heh).
Before coming to Miri, I’d been in Singapore for 2 weeks, and in 5 days I go back for another 2 weeks before flying back to Sydney. I know what you’re thinking: I haven’t even finished recounting + posting about my trip from a year ago, and now I have this year’s trip to blog about too – I’ll get there eventually!
I hope you’re having the time of your life, wherever you are on this tiny planet of ours x
With love, Emily.