The One About Inori

I know I seldom blog about my faith and my relationship with God. But I want to share this with all of you~

I was in Melbourne in early springtime when the sun still sets between 4.45pm to 5.15pm. By 5.30, the place would be shrouded in darkness as if it were 10pm in Singapore.

Anyway, we went by the Great Ocean Road to visit the 12 apostles.

It was a LONNNNNNNGGGGGGG LOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG LOOONNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG drive from Melbourne – I almost died.

It was pretty late when we were only halfway through. Like 3pm? I was worried that we may not reach there in time to see the 12 apostles before sunset. It was a waste to turn back halfway also as we’ve already driven for a long time.

Behind the wheel, I was praying and praying to God to allow us to catch a glimpse of the place before sunset. It was nearing 5pm and we were still very far away.

I drove at a range of 60 to 110 km/h . I know that’s not very fast for most of you but I just got my driving licence not too long ago. Besides, the Great Ocean Road has alot of bends round the mountains. Can’t go too fast or else the car will fly off the cliffs.

Road signs were rather scarce to me and I actually thought I took the wrong road once as we didn’t see any signs for quite some time.

But, praise God, we reached the place!

The time was 5.45pm! It was a MIRACLE that the sun was still hanging dangerously low at the horizon.

Had we reached there earlier, we would probably miss a chance to see this:

It was so beautiful and breathtaking, I tell you.

God is so great.

Yes, the picture from the previous post was taken at the 12 apostles.

This is one scene I will never ever forget in my entire life.

My first sunset with my husband-to-be and God and His 12 (11 and a half?) apostles.

I pray that I’ll witness more of His greatness in time to come.

Okay…. I can explain the lack of posts…..

Firstly, I’m running around planning the wedding by myself.
When I say by myself, I mean with Jan, Mer, Mommy and a few other kind people, just without Nad, kinda myself.

I don’t blame him, he’s not even here *sobs*.

Secondly, there is no secondly because the wedding preparations take up most of my time.

These are the two who are getting married to each other.
I’m getting married! A day before my birthday! In December! So! Happy! I! Can! Cry!

I cannot wait. I cannot wait. I cannot wait!!!!

So exhilarating!

I am still missing a few things though, namely:

1. The march in song/tune

2. The gown

3. The deco for the bridal car

4. The invitations (headache)

5. The schedule

6. The photographer

7. The videographer

8. The make up artist/ hair stylist

9. The groom.

Well ok, the groom calls me almost everyday, so he’s not missing. But I’m missing him.

Anyone who can tell me where this is will win an air flown kiss from Inori

I’m very sleepy. Need. Sleep.

Although I didn’t really love Melbourne, I have to say that I’m impressed with their public transport.

For one, I cannot find any signs that say “No eating or drinking; Fine $500.”

NOR do I hear stupid irritating messages being repeated over and over again to remind commuters not to litter/ stand behind the yellow line/ leave belongings unattended/ not to eat or drink etc etc…..

There is also lack of posters to remind commuters not to jump down to the tracks.

The train seats are fully cushioned for comfort and both stations and trains are really clean. I can hardly find litter at all.

Although the seats are facing each other, you seldom see people putting their feet on the opposite seat. (In fact, Nad scolded me when I did that *blush blush*).

When the door opens, nobody rushes in nor out. Even if it’s rush hour, no one pushes anyone. And, nobody would rush for the empty seats!

This only points to a few things:

1. Australians have more common sense to not to jump down to the train tracks nor stand so close to the edge that they may fall in accidently.

2. Australians LOVE their country and so, naturally, they would keep it clean without being reminded to.

We are allowed to eat and drink (in fact, they sell snacks and drinks at the stations) but yet people have the initiative to dump their litter at one of the nearest litter bins in the station. (Well I guess since we LACK that bit, we have no choice but to dump our litter around our own stations. *Shrug*. Too bad then.)

Seriously. People who say that Singapore has world class transport system have obviously not been out of Singapore. *Eyes rolling around*.

Why should I think so passionately about a country who has to REMIND her citizens not to litter? If citizens love their country, they wouldn’t even think of littering. It’s just like reminding your own sons and daughters to love you.

It doesn’t come from the bottom of their hearts then. They do it because they have to (or else they have to pay a fine).

This is not sad. This is Pathetic.

I also took the trams around the city area and although most of them were rickety rickety old, they were clean and efficient. Same can be said of their buses.

While it is true that their buses do not come as frequently, they have a schedule that is mounted at all bus-stops and their buses are usually on time. If they aren’t, the driver would apologise.

And oh…. I only saw one person being ‘caught’ for not paying the transport fees. And all I can say is, she wasn’t Australian. *Hint* Black hair, yellow skin. (Disclaimer: I’m sure there are some Aussies who don’t pay their fares but I just happen to see ONE non-aussie being caught, alright?)
I try not to be racist, alright, but as manzart mentioned, please PROVE that you deserve people looking up to you, rather than bitch and whine about us Singaporean Chinese forgetting our roots.

Opps…I digressed……

Well, that’s all for now. I have been diagnosed with intestinal infection and have to rest more.

Suffering from separation anxiety from Nad this time round. (-___-”)

Hi peeps… I’m back from Down Under.

Guess what? I’m down with bad diarrhoea.

I feel like I’m urinating brown water from the back hole… Not a good feeling. And the only thing I had so far that is the most suspicious was : Aeroplane food.

So far, it’s been 8 times. And I nearly…. NEARLY soiled my undies coz I thought I was going to fart but turns out to be watery poo….

Luckily I realised in time and rushed to the toilet.

I just downed two charcoal pills and will go to sleep.

I have like…..542 pictures of Melbourne and Perth combined. I just realised that that’s not alot…. or is that alot? Well it sure is alot to edit and upload. :S

My sleeping time has altered to 10 – 11pm. Coz Perth is so cosy and the weather makes you wanna snuggle up and sleep early. I hope I keep up this good habit of sleeping and waking early. *Yawn*
I miss Perth.

I miss Nad.

I miss snuggling up beside Nad.

I miss morning kisses and hugs.

Oh yeah, just to share with all ye good people; Inori and Nad are getting married. Soon.

And no, I’m not pregnant.

And no, he didn’t propose with a huge ass diamond ring either.

But I’m still happy.

Goodnight for now.