Uni Life So Far..

I'm more or less settled down in my hostel, which is a rather small room. Trying to think of ways of how to make this room a little more comfortable. Maybe I'll get some posters to make up for the boring brick walls. I need to get some tags as well to pin up wishing cards from friends back home.. Gosh, I wonder how is everyone doing back home now. This first week was really an experience. It's like being in another world, and it seems to welcome you with open arms to all it's splendor, vices, and way of life. I feel sucked into the culture here already, but still longing for the one back home. September is almost over, and when October comes, I will be left with 8 months here before I can stand on Singapore soil again. Yeah!!

Met some friendly Malaysian, Hongkong, Taiwanese and Korean friends during my first week. We spent late nights in the hostel kitchen, playing "Truth or Dare". Some games are just so inter-cultural. LOL. We spent some late nights walking around the streets of Newcastle, having supper at Keberb stalls, and just last night, we walked into a pub which played fairly good beats and was free entry as well. The streets near the quay side were mainly pubs, clubs and restaurants. A bottle of Stella cost 4.50 pounds at the pub which is about Singapore $14. The architecture of the buildings around look as beautiful as during the day. With the chill winds and the strong English architecture, it made me feel a little intimidated, but I'll get used to it soon.

Sent my dad off at the train station, and it felt as bad when I left Singapore. For a moment, I knew I was going to be alone and away from family. My dad bought Swiss Chocolates, which are cheap here, along with other biscuits and chips.

Managed to find a Methodist Church right in the heart of the city, standing proudly as an individual building. When I walked in, a cheery English middle aged lady greeted me and really made me feel welcomed to the church. She showed me around the premise, and the interior looks just as splendid as the exterior. The congregation is made up of mainly locals, but still, there are some international students. I'll be heading down for the service at 10.45am tomorrow. Think I'll probably be thinking about my church pals back home when I'm in the service tomorrow. For once, I know my good old buddy Jon won't be standing beside me at the service tomorrow. I hope to find God when I'm here and stay out of unnecessary trouble if possible. I need to work hard and get the honours and probably put a smile on my parents' faces. I just want to survive these 3 years and head home, find a nice Singapore gal and settle down.. LOL.. But that seems far away now. There's so much to hope and strive for now. I hope I just do all things right.

Oh yeah! Just joined the University gym membership here which cost me 99 pounds and an additional 20 pounds to join the University Rowing Team. Both only valid for a year. I have not ran and did gym for a week already, and I'm starting to feel like a fat ass. Another 3 days, and the gym will be opened, got to hang in there..Ha..