wonderment

My first post in Melbourne!

I never knew so many things could happen in one day. It’s nuts I tell you.

While we were still in Singapore
- yes, yes, everyone warned me not to overpack. Don’t bring the kitchen sink. But noooo I didn’t listen. My luggage weighed in at 42kg. I still thought I could get away with having 42kg. I’ve actually heard stories of friends with 50kg worth of luggage managing to get away with it. At the most, I flash a great, charming smile at the counter person, lor.

There were tons of people lining up. Time was running out fast. Finally, it came to our turn at the counter. We prayed and hoped the girl would close one eye to the excess. We weighed in. 15kg over the limit. The counter girl absolutely refused to let us go without paying the fine.

Guess how much?

$sixfreakinghundredareyouseriousdollars.

She told us point blank, “You either repack and queue again or pay the $600″.

So in the middle of Changi Airport, in fullview of all my friends and my father’s friends and people looking on, I repacked.

Maniacally. Frantically. Frustratingly.

My sister helped us re-queue meanwhile …

And by the time my sis was about there, we flew to the counter and weighed in.

We lost 15kg. My final count? 27.5 kg.

Hee hee.

I think I pack better under pressure.

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In the plane

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Our first day in Melbourne whizzed by.

Walked into the city from Drummond St and it’s a 30 minute walk from my place to school. I’ve gone to see Daph’s place which is bigger, cheaper and more accessible than Drummond St and is highly likely I’d move there once the landlord comes back with a decision. Have to wait till Dad comes next week.

Other activities today: bought some necessities, food, set up my Aus mobile line, met up with my poly mates for dinner and spent some time playing Uno at Jess’ place. Got home about 12 after Daph sent me home from her place.

An eventful day! So much walking!

Time for bed. It’s nearly 2am. Good night!