I'VE A LOT OF UPDATES TO DO

Usually I'm pretty diligent in transferring photos taken on my iPhone into my laptop for backup and blogging purposes. Yesterday, I connected my phone to my laptop and realized, holy shiiiiiiiiiiiit.......... I know I haven't updated my blog in a while~ but I didn't think I missed out SO MANY updates!! Sorry guys sorry. Now I know why some of you emailed me to check if I was okay haha.

Here's what what you missed:

1. RIVER SAFARI WITH KARINA

I honestly think this is the BEST time to go there now because it's new, it's not crowded and they've an ongoing complimentary boat ride thingy recently. River Safari feels very out of Singapore and very different from Singapore Zoo and I LIKE THAT. Singapore Zoo felt too........... cramped and tight and rush for me though I'm not claustrophobic. River Safari was the complete opposite, it was peaceful and you don't rush for show timings. You take your own sweet time and enjoy whatever there is for you to see. The entire place really complements how the highlight is the pandas cause it's sooooo serene and a little surreal. I went on a really really good day, so lucky me (and Karina).

Stop staring, fishes. 

STOP STARING AT ME. I FEEL SO STRESSED.

All River Safari is lacking of is a really good cafe. People were flocking the Panda restaurant and there wasn't any seats left. It'd be good if there's a cafe for us to do some alfresco dining to see this view. 

I really really loved my experience at River Safari. I'd rate a full 4 upon 5! There were seats in front of aquarium for you to sit and take all the beauty in and breathe worries away. So it was a pretty zen and incredible experience. If you're looking for fun, there weren't much of that like Singapore Zoo. But if you need a time out just to..... idk recollect your thoughts, it's a pretty good place! Got my tickets discounted at about..... less than $20? So it was not too bad!

2. ABC WITH KIDS AT BATAM

Nat being the good teacher: Eyeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 Irina being the bad teacher: Come candy time!!!!!

 Ok swagger kiddo....

(when you see it)

I need to go back and talk to the kid in red *ahem*

Kids do grow up fast. I don't know if you remember but she was in my previous Batam entry too. She grew so much!!!!!!! So this is what parents are all whining about.

Came back with dirty shoes but a heart filled with love and contentment to the brim. It's how funny how I always end up receiving more when I meant to give. This time round, I learnt that it's important to not be one of those volunteers that come and go. For those who've emailed me about this voluntary mission, think about it again. Consider if you can commit almost once every fortnightly? 

It's comforting for the kids to see familiar faces than always new and fresh face each time. It takes time for them to break the ice. It's definitely better to instil sense of familiarity among them than abandonment as if they're merely exhibition for city people like us to boast our good doings back at home. I am just thinking out loud the unspoken thoughts for the kids. They're based on my assumption and maybe it's also the truth.

So think about it before dropping me email again, that this could be long term. I might be going again on March 3. I do feel bad that I am not as active as the rest/the regulars. I'll be forever grateful how the children will always have a space for me in their heart. Just don't be like me, be more than me: Do more than me. 

OK JUST THIS TWO ENTRIES FOR NOW!!!

WILL BE BACK FOR MOREEEE (OLD) UPDATES!!!!

CAN'T WAIT FOR WIFI INSTALLATION AT 12PM TMR

BECAUSE THIS PERSONAL HOTSPOT SPEED IS KILLING ME.............