we look like we're in a song

LAUV - BREATHE

08 January 2022
Used my mom's Rediscover Vouchers and booked a staycation at Fort Canning Hotel with her. Also a little treat for myself before my upcoming birthday ;) Upon check-in, in the late afternoon, i immediately headed for a swim, while my mom chilled by the poolside on her phone. Was super awkward though, as there was a wedding reception held beside the pool, and people would just stare while waiting to enter. After the swim, i headed to wash up at the clubhouse and joined my mom for dinner at the hotel's in-house restaurant. We took a few photos around the hotel, before heading back to our room for complimentary coffee, somersby alcohol which we brought ourselves and a good long soak in the bathtub individually. Love the view from the toilet, if only it was an outdoor bathroom...

My mom was hesistant to fall asleep at night, due to my brother telling her that fort canning had its share of haunted stories. So she had me accompany her browse through the list of channels on the hotel's tv before I finally gave in at 3 to 4am. The next morning, we woke up at 6:45am for our complimentary breakfast slot. *ded* x_x We then headed for a short hike around fort canning, with the cool breeze and "people-watching" other joggers, hikers and tai chi practitioners. Ended the staycation with more cups of complimentary coffee x)

my mom constantly taking pics of me to find nice photo spots, afterwhich I would take pics of her. Also her, telling me to smile more naturally, or asking why my eyes look so small when smiling.

09 January 2022
After sending my mom home, I immediately rushed off to meet my cousins shawn, dickson, kunjie and shawn's gf, verriona(wt) at Punggol Settlement. We are the SUPPORT CREW to nicholas' proposal to jiayi at Coney Island :D But first, we had a hearty lunch before heading there. We walked from Punggol Settlement to Coney Island, and took about 15 mins(?) before we arrived at the proposal spot. Initially, they had wanted to hold it by the beach, however, the sea level was pretty high and the area was already filled with rubbish (washed ashore by the waves). Hence, we decided on a more sunny but just as secluded spot, in the middle of the forest.

The preparations were pretty rushed as we had only about half and hour to an hour to get everything ready. Some of us were setting up the tent, some were blowing the balloons, and eventually, we even had to find a hiding spot to ambush jiayi after she agrees to the proposal ;) All in all, it was a memorable experience, helping to prepare for nic's proposal. Next up, should be shawn :D After the surprise event, I headed over to their place for dinner, nic's treat. Had a bath and K.O.ed on their couch while waiting for the food, as I was out of energy. Couldn't stay any longer cause it was a Sunday night and headed home at 10pm.