Saturday, June 14, 2008
It's my birthday today and greetings from the Gold Coast, Australia. The weather has been fine but it's especially colder today. Winds up to 40km/h. And it's COLD WIND. hahaha. But i've been loving it and enjoying. Something different from hot and sticky Singapore.
Went to Movie World today and enjoyed myself A LOT! SHITTED IN MY PANTS. not literally of course but almost to that extent. The rides were indeed thrilling and I challenged myself to take most of them. All except Batwings which Melissa, my cousin, didn't attempt as well. She has been trying to gain enough courage over the past 3 years but tend to chicken out when we arrive.
But anyhow, here are some photos as a picture paints a thousand words. I think one of my greatest achievements is going on the Lethal Weapon. I recall at 12 years old when I was there, only my father took the ride because my brothers and I were too scared to go on. Imagine as a kid, your legs suspended and you fear roller coasters. My dad was so proud of his courage that he bought a mug as a mark of his achievement. Hence, I told myself I really had to prove to him I wasn't CHICKEN. Hey I'm a dragon man. I'm FIERCE. and yes! I've achieved it!
About my favourites, I'd have 2. The Superman Escape and the Wild West Falls. Superman Escape was the most thrilling. With a coaster that has such a steep plunge, I swear it feels like jumping off a tall building LITERALLY! It was the best! It was so darn fast i tell you! My heart sped out of my mouth for a 1000 miles before returning when the coaster ride ended. Watch the video!
The Wild West Falls has always been my favourite. Anticipating the big drop and getting WET! Hahahas. I bought a photo of me and melissa in my constipated, scared out of my wits, acting heroic look. it is HILARIOUS. =) Shall scan that in and share with you guys soon.
After that we came back to the apartment and went for dinner at the Gold Coast Shark's Fin and Seafood Restaurant with Aunty Molly's friends and also to celebrate my birthday. Oh.. My uncle gave me a A$100 as a birthday present. :)
For the benefit of those who have absolutely no idea my whereabouts and itinery, I am in Australia for a holiday with my uncle's family in celebration of my birthday. Arrived here yesterday. Intend to visit all 3 worlds and also to wet'n'wild if we have time. We are spending 6 days in gold coast before driving up to Coff Harbour for a stopover at night before driving up to Sydney. FYI, it's close to 1000km to Sydney from Gold Coast. ROAD TRIP BABY! and I'm the designated Navigator. What a responsibility. *shakes head.
Alright enough about my itinery. Been shopping and it's expensive I must say. Several things to buy but not a lot. Have yet to check out Pacific Fair and Harbour Town. I really want to go to Harbour Town but Aunty Molly's friend advised again. Well then again, she's pretty much a rich lady that doesn't quite go for bargains. She buys boots for A$1500. So.. I guess you'd understand. I bought the SUPERMAN T-SHIRT!!! YAYY! one for me and one for my darling boy at home... Miss him HEAPS!!! I LOVE YOU BABY!
Also bought a BATMAN JUMPER (the don't call it jackets here FYI). Also, the call Macs - Mackers and slippers - THONGS. Interesting huhh? Well I already know that from my Aussie friends but just educating those who would be interested on my Aussie Quest. Been enjoying myself despite the much needed tolerance of my aunt and uncle's nonsense occasionally. But it has been good so far! Mel and I have been enjoying ourselves.
Right after dinner we went to walk around a bit without the folks before returning. Visited the video store and rented 4 videos to watch. 3 of which we have to finish by tonight. and it's alright 12 midnight right now. I wonder if we'll get enough sleep! we still have to go to church tomorrow! goodness. Aunty Molly's been a devil! she obviously doesn't want to go to church... So she's been trying to delay and postpone. She says she wants to go to evening mass. But i tell you when evening comes, she comes up with another excuse. The works of Satan in his subtlest of ways. :) EVIL!
It's interesting how the rate the videos here! ahhahas! looking at adult porn in the video stores is an eye opener especially when the folks aren't around. You get to allow your curiosity take the better of you. Haha. It was fun. We rented some stuff to watch. Will fill you in after we've watched.
OK i think i've said enough for one night. I shall start uploading the photos for you guys. Will post this up before I post a photo post. =)
Cheerios peeps. I miss my parents! I haven't contacted them ever since I've landed. And I'm still procrastinating. What a bad habit! ok time to hit the showers soon after I've done uploading.
WHERE'S MY BABY! I finally get a signal to come online and he's not here to talk to me! =( BOO!
