Simple Singapore

“I couldn't decide whether to take a nap or not, so I did what I always do when thinking over a decision — I slept on it.
” ― Jarod Kintz.

Sometimes I am very indecisive maybe that is why I am still single. Well I think that the thing girls dislike most in guys is when guys are indecisive. Or maybe I am wrong? Or not? Damn it, I did it again. Lack of decisions was always following me as a shadow. As a soul mate that wakes up in the same moment as I do.


I remember that moment when I arrived to Malaysia for the first time. I entered to the apartment on 30th floor and opened my computer to check my work schedule for the following days. In that particular moment I realized that I need to work just 2 days and then have 3 days off!! But what to do in Malaysia for 3 days? Or maybe go somewhere else? But where? Too many countries around, too many options to choose… Or maybe should I stay in Kuala Lumpur and explore it, in fact I just arrived!

Every day I was checking websites, looking for the flight or bus connections and I couldn’t decide what to do. Cambodia, Indonesia, Cameron Highlands, Malacca, Penang, Borneo, Singapore… so many places that could be perfect for a short visit. 

Time was flying and I was in the same situation as at the beginning - undecided. But as it turned out ‘time’ was my best friend! Lack of decision would mean I have to stay in KL (which is also great option, isn’t it?) but as my next 3 months were supposed to be there then I figured out I need to go somewhere else.

The easiest option was Singapore. Why not to use the easiest one then? All I needed was to go to the center, take a train or bus and that’s it. Simple!

After my shift I packed quickly my backpack, ran to the center and took the first bus. I didn’t check properly how long does it take to get to Singapore so at 4 o’clock in the morning I ended up in the middle of nowhere (nowhere for me at that point) in the city. And what to do? Everything is closed, it is too early to go to the hostel, moreover of course I didn’t book any hostel! 

All I could do was to go to the seaside to see the sunrise. Nice alternative isn’t it? Well it would be if I knew where to go :D The only thing that came to my mind was to follow some light that was slowly appearing on the horizon. On the way I was passing through the streets seeing small Chinese altars full of exotic food prepared for Festival of Hungry Ghosts. Behind the corner some Muslims were walking slowly towards the Mosque for morning prayers, some Chinese were opening their small shops and Indians their restaurants. Smell was everywhere around in the air and I was walking further ending up in Gardens by the Bay, hearing some tropical birds and watching people doing morning jogging by the bay. It’s incredible how simple and small things can give so much joy. 






Singapore was a great surprise. Amazing city that 200 years ago was not even on the maps. City which is actually the whole country, with 4 official languages, many different religions, cultures, amazing modern architecture and fusion cuisine. City with rising economy where people start to worry nowadays about their future cause unemployment rate this year reached crazy amount of 2,1%!!! City where you cannot enter having a chewing gum and where for eating or drinking inside of the public transport vehicles you pay huge fines. By the way I realized that when I was sitting inside the monorail and was eating some doughnuts. People were staring at me so I realized something is wrong. But what? Quick look on the walls and the whole doughnut disappeared in my mouth in less than a second! Around 500$ for a doughnut that would be the most expensive doughnut ever! But even if there are some restrictions and huge fines for things you will not even think can be forbidden this place is definitely worth spending a couple of days, weeks or even months. You won’t be bored there. As they say there: ‘Diversity doesn't get any wider than in Singapore. Being a multi-racial society, Singapore is home to a collage of communities, cultures and religions, each accompanied by a rich heritage that dates far back. Beyond just co-existing with one another, there is also mutual respect and this can be seen in daily interactions and festive celebrations.’ Diversity, economic freedom and tolerance are its strengths. Simple, isn’t it?








Well simple things seems to be always the best ones so I wish you simple decisions this year and great surprises! Happy New Year 2014! 

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