Our National Day came and gone in a jiffy and left no much of a holiday mood for myself. The only thing that left a deep impression was the crowd and fireworks! I met up with Rach that late afternoon at Marina Square hoping to witness the fireworks.

Dinner at Pasta de Waraku was so-so. Nothing fantastic compared to the Japanese resturant which served superb authentic Japanese culinary. We both ordered our choice of pastas and shared a glass of grape drink. Did I mention grape? Yes, I did and that was what's stated in the menu. I believe all of you know what grape is right? Check the dictionary if you don't. Anyway, what was served was grapefruit drink and it tasted awwwwful! Pardon me. I don't fancy sour drinks, not lime juice or lemonade either. But the kind manager was good enough to offer us a $4 apology voucher, apart from the $19 food voucher as a new launched outlet promo. Now we can have a decent free meal on our next visit! I didn't think of going back there anymore... but for the sake of the free vouchers, why not? I'm a Singaporean afterall... *giggles*

After 3 hours of early dinner and some light shopping, we found most spots around the mall packed with people. The police set up barriers refraining people from leaving the area to another and we were like 'Oh Sh*t!'. Our mood dampened from all the walking and the human traffic. In the end, we decided to give the scenic view a pass and carry on our shopping. It was like God's will that we must watch the fireworks, we found an area with a good-enough view. We finally were able to rest our sore feet sitting on the ground. -_-"

That day, I saw an incident which I found rather amusing though. Probably we are already in the 21st century, we are equipped with high-tech equipments and solutions as compared to the third world countries. Foreign workers from the third world who are new to our countries find these high-techs alien or maybe even as a danger to them!

A bangladeshi worker, who was having his public holiday off work, was trying to have his go on the escalator. I was annoyed initially when I saw him and 2 other friends blocking the pathway of the escalator in the crowded mall. But noticed another group waiting at the bottom on the escalator, seemingly to be their friends, laughing at them. Then I realised the 3 bangladeshi were afraid of stepping onto the moving stairs! I let out a hearty laugh and Rach gave me a stare.

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I know I'm bad. But it's really hilarious seeing their horrid expressions on their faces. Come'on there's a staircase just next to them!

Anyways, the fireworks was splendid! Good work, Singapore! Happy Birthday!