7th Month

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This picture has got nothing to do with the title of this blog post.

Although you can't see much in this picture, it's actually the big fishing pond at Pasir Ris at 11pm on Thursday. I was on my way home, and I walked home by my usual way. I saw quite a commotion at the carpark, and I was thinking.. today's unusual. There's a lot of people for some reason. And why are there policemen?

Strange.

When I walked further on, I turned my head to the left and to my amazement...

It was the first time I saw the fishing pond FULL of activity and HUNDREDS of people fishing. I swear it was so amazing. At 11pm. Can't see in the picture above, but yes, there were HUNDREDS of people fishing omg. I lived in pasir ris all my life and I never saw the pond so full of life and activity before.

Kaypo me decided that I had to find out somehow what the hell was going on.

Walked past a young couple, nah, walked past a middle aged man, dubious nah, walked past a kind looking malay couple, YES.

"Hi, sorry but what's going on ah?"

"Free fishing!!!!"

"Huh what free fishing?"

They asked if I live in Pasir ris, I said yes, just across the road in fact. And they said, "How come you dunno! It's the opening ceremony after the renovation of the fishing pond! Newspaper, radio, all advertise leh!"

That's how much I know of my beautiful neighbourhood. Nothing.

But I was so amazed and surprised that such a thing was happening~ I actually thought the government was gonna destroy the pond and build something over it.

I even instagrammed my dismay about it once haha.

Hahhaaha. I was genuinely frustrated 3 months ago.

But no! They actually made it nicer. So thankful for that :'D

It was so nice to see everyone fishing, malay, chinese, from every part of Singapore, looking happy and fishing together for what else, FREE fishes. Singaporeans only go for the good stuff ; )

I know people were from every part of Singapore coz the couple I was speaking to came from Serangoon. They were so nice, I ended up talking to them for a good 15-20 minutes.

I used to think I could only do this with strangers overseas. To angmohs. But... if you reach out, if you do the talking, and with wise judgment (haha you don't talk to just anybody), you will know.. Singaporeans can be just as friendly : ) Or even more, since as Singaporeans, we all know each other's lingo.

I was happy that night because of a new discovery.

Anyway, I met May earlier today for dinz!

It truly is always a good time ; ) Heh.
We both got short bobsies now.

I always have intellectual conversations with her. We talked about CPF and life in general. Who would be willing to talk about those with me huh?? Only her, only, her. Haha : )

Please meet again soon. We don't meet often, as life prevents us from doing so. But I'm thankful for whatever meetups that life still grants us!

Right after our meetup, I went for a run at a park connector.

Mind you, it was already 12:05 am.

It was fantastic, it was quiet, calm, and breezy.

I liked it quiet. Yes.. but it was a little... too... quiet.

2 men walked past me, stared at me. But I refused to look at them.

I continued running.

I was wondering... Why.. is it so quiet? I expect a few people walking around I suppose?

I looked around... and then it dawned on me....

IT'S THE SEVENTH MONTH. Hungry ghosts are out to play, Gates of Hell have opened, hello girl?? What are you doing?? No wonder people must think I'm weird.

Just when I thought they were perverts staring at me, they might've thought I was a ghost. Or thought me stupid for running so late at night.

When I realised, I swear, I ran a little faster. Hahahahahha. But aiya, in the end also nothing happen. Chey.

I came back looking like a winner though