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"I think there is beauty in everything. 

What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, 

I can usually see something of beauty in it."

— Alexander McQueen

Polka Dots Tee|Bench; Pants|Surplus Cebu; Boots|Doc Martens; Cross Ring|Oxygen

3rd Day: Singapore Escape

This is the third day of my Singapore Escape.

The plan is to go for shopping, have lunch and meet with our relative in one of the malls in Singapore.

I decided to have a more relaxed and laid back outfit for the day, so I wore my 'boyfriend shorts', sweater and my high-cut shoes, which are comfortable for walking. I wanted to wear my slippers but the thought of walking the entire day, made me worry.

We are supposed to meet in Aljunied MRT stopover, but instead we went to the next stopover. Haha. Good Thing It was just one ride from Aljunied, so Ate Jo just met with us there and we bought coupon epass going to Bugis Junction.

Bugis Junction is actually famous for being one of the Fashion Obssession district in Singapore. 

Early in the morning, Bugis is already jam-packed with lots of people who are going for shopping.

This is a complex located just across the Bugic Junction. Ate Jo took a picture of me in front a Sex Store.

The store if named Sex Life. You have to be 23 years old to be able to go inside and buy stuffs. Also,No picture taking and food allowed inside.

Wonder why I was able to take some pictures? Its because the store was still closed during the time I was taking this! It was already late when I noticed the sign that states that picture taking is disallowed. hahaha. Yipee, at least I was able to have a picture before it opened.

The store sells sex toys such as Love dolls and game boards for your dream steamy night with your loved one. It will surely make your night extra special. Haha. Kidding.

Just look how crowded this complex is. Its just like Divisoria in Manila. Good thing here, you wouldn't worry for any thief or robbery. Its also clean and you could actually breathe well, unlike Divisoria where you hardly breathe.

Check this out! Look up close, Its their signature feature of the mall is its glassed-covered shopping street and its air-conditioned. It's the first glass-covered shopping mall in Singapore.

After spending our half-day roaming around the complex, we decided have some lunch in the house of Ate Jo's friend who was spending his birthday. He is also a Filipino who is working as an engineer for an Oil C Company; which means he really earns good. 

So we bought coupon e-pass for MRT going to our Ate Jo's Friend. 

Fun Fact: This is an Automated Coupon Machine which actually makes their life easier and simpler, its hassle free and you can actually just purchased it over a machine. Take note, in case you have a change, it will surely return it to you. 

Thus, if you reached your destination, you have to surrender the coupons and your 1 SG dollar will be refunded.

While waiting for the MRT. We sure do have a lot of plastic bags. :D

I could really see myself riding the MRT in Singapore. The life is actually fun and full of adventure. I really enjoyed hopping from one place to another.  In fact, I am afraid taking MRT alone, I just don't feel secured and safe when taking a MRT  in Manila.

After the MRT ride, we still have to cross the street and walk for a couple of minutes. While walking, I spot this cool and drooling car. o_0 woah.

We took our lunch over their place and it really feels like home since they served Filipino Dishes. The guy who is in Red Tank Top is the engineer who is celebrating the birthday. 

Fun Fact: It was quite shocking to see the inside of the apartment, it was cool and fresh. But once you step out the apartment the building seems old and very creepy.

After lunch and watching a movie over the place, we went to Lucky Plaza where my other relative was waiting for us there.

If Bugis was full of people, you would really get a head ache in Lucky Plaza since its more crowded in this place.

With my aunt (the one we we're waiting), mom, aunt Marie, ate Jo and me.

The very famous KOI Cafe which serves Bubble Milk Tea.

People are waiting patiently in the line just to taste this delicious Koi Bubble Tea

While waiting for the Bubble Tea, my mom and aunt were having a small talk with their cousin (I guess) 

Its sooooo delixoxo. :D 

Caramel Milk Tea - it was really good. I would love to have another one! :D

Look! I think this is just Regular-sized. Haha. It was really worth it and the bubble gelatin were really good.

After drinking the Bubble Tea and after the short talk, my other aunt has to say good bye since she has to go back to work. We decided to go across the street via underpass and went to Ion Orchard. 

 ION Orchard is known to its state of the art architectural design which actually won various awards for its unique and very edgy design.

This experience is really extra-ordinary and the shopping experience is beyond words to explain what I felt.

The underpass encased in a bubble-glass design! It was really beautiful. *Swear

Taken in front of two famous international brands: Louis Vuitton and Dior.

At last, my Aunt was able to purchased her Gucci. We actually had a hard time looking for the store, we have to walk around the mall just to look for it. Good thing, we found it. She was indeed happy to purchase one of her obsessions.

One of my Favorite Brand H&M, we actually searched for leather boots inside, but the quality of the boots are not that great so I told them that we'll just look for the Doc Martens Store instead.

This was in H&M when we were in escalator while looking for the male section.

Weeeeeh. At last, done shopping! Just took a shot in front of Candylicious before going to the Food Hall for Dinner, since everyone were hungry and tired.

You could really see our smiles when we saw this, we just couldn't wait till we could sit down and eat our dinner.

It's kinda lame since I forgot what name this dish is. Haha. This is sprouted beans, noodles, oyster and other spices. I love the taste at the start but as I eat more and more it makes me feel very full and I could barely finish it.

This is Noodles with sprouted beans and shrimp. I did not order this since I am kinda allergic with the shrimp and its not that appetizing unlike mine.

After the dinner, we decided to go home since it was getting late and ate Jo was going to have her work. It was really tiring again and seeing our hotel makes me want to sleep immediately. But my aunt told me to at least wash up before sleeping to wash up the dirt and dust on my body. (I felt I was a kid) Hahaha

Here's the shoes I bought. Courtesy of my Aunt.

Thank You for Everything Tita!! :D

There was no neutral or basic colored boots. So I chose this color since it goes well with my clothing pieces and it actually makes my skin fairer.

My first ever Doc Martens Boots, hope this is not the last I could purchase it. :D

I will surely save money just to avail another one maybe for my birthday! weeeeh!

We end our day by packing our bags for our flight the next morning. We had a little bit problem since I really wanted to bring the box home so I put it in my mom's stroller. Good thing my mom brought less clothes so she has lots of space on her bag! :D 

Finished packing my bags and I'm so ready to go to sleep. 

Zzzzz ^_^ 

Good night!!

xoxo

Day 2: Singapore Escape (1st part)

Its Day 2 of our Singapore Escape and I would probably say that this is the most memorable experience since we really squeezed in a lot of sight-seeing and did a lot of walking. This day, we woke up very early to prepare, since the call time was 8:00AM and my Ate Jo told me that we are going to take us in Sentosa Island.

We really took the whole day just to see most of the famous landmarks of Singapore and it was jam-packed with a lot of people. What is funny is you will be able to hear a lot of Filipino Kababayan so its not far from home. Here's a fun fact: Singapore and Philippines have same timezone.

This is me and my Tita, while waiting for Ate Jo. 

We took our breakfast, and since there was no rice, I resorted to drink the Chocolate drink my aunt bought in Mustafa Centre.

Cam-whoring with my camera. I love the blurriness of this picture. I can't get off my mind how my shirt compliment with my hair. hahaha 

Again, me and my aunt in front of Fragrance Hotel Emerald

This is in Vivo City Mall.

It has a beautiful landscapes and innovative architectural design 

Here's a funny and terrible experience: Singapore has this 4 passenger rule in Taxi; one will sit beside the driver seat and the other three at the back. Because of the rule, we had to ride 2 separate taxis, I rode the taxi with Ate Jo's fiancee, Kuya Jeff. Our "uncle" which is our Taxi Driver dropped us in the Sentosa Port which was at the back of the Vivo City. It was okay, what turned to be a terrible experience is that our "uncle" does want to accept credit card transactions but he wants money. However, we have short money and we couldn't look for my mom, aunt and ate Jo. Kuya Jeff went looking for them as I stare at the fare matrix and want to cry. hahaha. it was a funny and at the same time terrible experience, the next time we took taxi I should bring along extra money.

in front of Marche - Experience healthy indulgences cooked right before your eyes!

The tall girl is actually a model and there was actually a fashion show. I really wanted to watch it but we have no time to watch it so sobs. huhuhu

This is in front of Food Republic and I swear I got hungry smelling their delicious food. yummy!

The place was jam-packed with people. There were foreigners, tourist, Chinesse Nationals and even who are on summer camps.

My aunt, mom and me in front of Sentosa Station

Our e-pass. This is what is great about Singapore it developed electronic passes which really made people's life less hassle and less stress. You only need your money or coins tend you can purchase these cards or tickets over a vending machine. That's how smart machine in SG are. They even give you your change.

This is where we wait for our shuttle going to Sentosa Island

First stop: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

But before I could even see the famous Universal revolving Globe, I saw this familiar candy hanging landscape. haha

I really took this picture to show it to Mich Bugante, I did not expect that It was in Singapore. haha it was pretty cool.

So Mich, I know where you took your beautiful picture!! I love that place too. I'll tell you why later.

This is in front of the colorful version of the Merlion. 

Panaromic view of Universal Studios

Too bad I wasn't able to ride the various rides inside since we are racing with time. Maybe next time when I get back, but next time I will make sure its with my loved one. This is actually a nice place for Honeymooners. The rides and adventure would be nice when there's your lover beside you

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS :D

I love the human-sized Hershey's Syrup bottle. If only it was true then I will take it with me. hahaha

Of course, I would not forget to take some shots for my Lookbook. So, if you liked it, you can hype it by pressing the link above this picture.

You could see the sea view of Singapore and it was really a beautiful view from where we are.

Second Stop: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA

Man-made waterfalls. It was gorgeous and amazing.

Fun Fact: Since most of the lands are acquired. Singapore has no other way to develop beautiful landmarks such as this but to actually make a man-made island which they are going to improve on. It was pretty smart and innovative. Nothing is impossible.

Candylicious is like heaven for me. It housed a lot of chocolates and sweets. If you are a person with sweet tooth like me then this place would be for you. I actually want to buy a shirt here but my mom did not allow me. ahuhu. it was actually a cute shirt that says "If there's no chocolate in heaven, they i'd rather go to hell" 

Woah. I really fell in love with the place. I told myself that I would not be leaving this place without me tasting any ice cream from the store which I kept asking my mom to buy me an ice cream until she gave in. 

Look how cuddly and cute those bears are.

I won. My mom bought my this. Its called Olympic Cone. I did not know why it was called an Olympic Cone but when I started eating this ice cream, I realized then why it was called Olympic Cone. Its because you will really have a struggle eating it since its really big. I got this for 10 SG dollars and an equivalent of 350 pesos which my mom actually got mad at me. hahaha. I could not help but crave for it so sorry. it was worth is since it was really delicious and yummy.

I was really happy seeing the Universal Studio. I would really go back here after few years and will probably try the things I did not experience such as riding the rides inside Universal Studios and going to party all night.

Kuya Jeff, Aunt, Me and Mom

Enjoying the moment with M&M's. They were really cute and I could not stop playing with these human-sized figurines/sculptures.

When I saw this, I did not know why it was called Lake of Dreams and I find it quite boring. Though I would probably say it was really creative and really beautiful craftsmanship.

After lunch we visited the Lake of Dreams

I look around and found out that it was actually an interactive fountain. haha got curious?

The fountain was inspired with crawling vines of flowers and growing over the fountain.

It was a creative means to envision to reach your dreams.

There's a button you could push and as soon as push it water will be spurting out and rising in the sky.

So, I close my eyes, pray with my heart and pushed the button and the water shoot up the sky. It really gave me goosebumps and for a second my heart stopped for that moment.

We got tired walking and so I started sitting in front of the sculpture. Ate Jo accompanied me as well.

Goofing around while Ate Jo was trying to take a photo of me. *Camera-shy

Look at the artificial and man-made body of water Singapore created. Isn't is majestic?

Me and my mom in front a casino. 

We were supposed to try and play but since my aunt learned that I was just 20 years old, she did not allow me to play and said that we just play next time i'm of legal age. buhooo.

I was amazed by the led screens which encased the ceiling and had a beautiful lights and music.

This was in Resorts World Singapore

which housed famous fashion brands such as Chanel, Gucci and Versace.

Was so tired so to relieve some stress we tried goofing around with this sculpture. The sculpture was called Adam and Eve. :D

Unfortunately, I had less pictures for the Siloso Beach and other landmark places since it rained so I have to put the camera inside its bag. The Siloso Beach was closed because it was raining and there was no shuttle available to take us there so that means I haven't tried their i-fly. its soooo lame. I was for an adventure and yet my mom, tita and Ate Jo were afraid of heights so they did not want to take the cable cart or even the tiger's eye. huhuhuhu. 

Anyway, I'll be splitting this post into two, since I don't want to make this very draggy and long.

Before I end this post, I would like to thank Smorgasbord to feauture my Day 1: Singapore Escape 

Take some adventure and learn from it.

Singapore trip was indeed an adventure for us and we learned and loved to learn Singapore cultures and traditions.

I am loving Singapore.

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