EXO The Lost Planet Experience ♥

Welcome to EXO Planet!

23rd August 2014. EXO's first solo concert came to Singapore! Days before the concert, I was already excited and was already totally looking forward to it! Thanks to Vaneh, we managed to get pretty good tickets with good queue which would allow us to enter the pit earlier. Of course, we were quite sure that once the concert began, our standing positions wouldn't really matter. Haha.

I'll be writing about what happened on the concert day and will try to write in proper English and not in whatever spazzing fangirl language I sometimes use >< Hahahaha. No keyboard smashes, promise.

Before the concert

We decided to meet for lunch since this time round there were queue numbers so we didn't need to queue overnight or anything like that. I thought it was a good idea as it prevents like all the unnecessary waiting around and prevents arguments and fights. Just like every other concert, fan sites would release information of where to get those fan project banners and items before the concert starts. So our plan was to have lunch and then collect all these various banners.

Some photos we took when we were still looking fresh and alive.

Some of the banners we collected.

Wefie!

The official EXO Planet trailer. Apparently these trailers can be shipped or something.

On the overhead bridge waiting for LT. Look at the people everywhere ><

It totally didn't help that the weather was so hot and humid. It looked like it was going to rain but thankfully it didn't.

Notice the police car in the photo above. Yes, there were a few police cars around probably to control the crowd that were gathering illegally at some places where people were giving out fan project banners and stuff. Maybe even because people were constantly jay walking when there was an overhead bridge.

In the queue

The queue for the standing area opened at 4pm. We arrived there and asked the ushers what we were supposed to do. We were told to arrange ourselves according to the queue number on the ticket so that's exactly what we did. We asked the people in the queue what their queue number was and then we were shocked by their response. We got rude stares and they told us they were in that section and we could just sit anywhere. Was there a need to be so secretive about the queue number? Definitely didn't get the memo.

So anyway, we sat and waited and eventually we got arranged according to our queue number.

The queue for Pit A. All of us in the tunnel.

Our position from the front of the queue. We were pretty near the front ^^

It was pretty stuffy since there wasn't much ventilation in the tunnel but so super thankful to the fan bases that handed out fans. They were totally useful ♥ I literally fanned myself continuously for an hour while sitting there. I think my sister and Leho fell asleep.

Around 5.45pm, they closed the queue so whoever came after that would have to queue at the back instead of following the queue number on the ticket. Though I think on that day, they were being lenient and they let some people into the queue just after the deadline.

Soon after, we proceeded onto bag checks, then ticket checks and we were let into the Standing Pit. We were in Pit A which was on the left side facing the stage or stage right. Anyone reading this and were also in Pit A, holla!

Photo of us in the pit still looking rather alive and... dry...

We had pretty good location! If you can see, we were part of the second row behind the barricade and right in front of camera number 1! It was about 6.15pm when we found out spots and we practically just stood there waiting for the concert to begin at 7.30pm. The people holding seat tickets started filling the stadium only around 7pm.

I thought they let us in too early. Usually for the past concerts, the seat tickets holders would be let in first followed by the standing tickets. So once the standing pits were filled, they wouldn't have to stand and wait so long before the concert began.

Hmm maybe the Korean side wanted to take the time to find the lucky fan to go on stage with EXO. Yes, she was from our pit. She was pretty near us so we saw how she looked like. Not only that, remember I mentioned the fan that was rude? Yeah, guess who it was. Well well well, sometimes it really doesn't pay to be nice >< Anyhow... all I can say is... she's really young! And well... tiny! I think the Korean security fella from Dream Security Team and some SM fella chose her cos she's small! The security guard from the Singapore side literally lifted her up over the barricade and then put her back. Of course the pit was in a total frenzy after she got chosen. The SM fella just asked her, "你会讲华语吗?" or "Can you speak Chinese?" and that how she was chosen. I thought EXO would be asking her some really difficult questions but they just asked her 2 simple questions that required a word answer each.

Moving on! The concert began rather on time, surprisingly!

During the concert

Just as the sponsors video started rolling, the whole stadium already exploded with cheers and shouts! When they turned off the lights, that was when the super loud cheering began. It continued until EXO showed up on stage.

I'll just briefly talk about the experience before uploading the photos we took. So bear with the word diarrhoea before the photo spam :)

Sadly, I don't remember most of the songs that they performed cos I was totally focusing on their faces and how handsome they are in person! I mean I've seen Jongdae before when we were waiting outside the SM building back in June (I'll be writing what happened in the series of posts on Korea) and he was super duper handsome! Minseok was totally handsome as well! It's like I cannot even remember anything other than their handsome faces! I was shouting like, "Ahhhhh so handsome!" or "Ahhhhh so sexayyyyy!!!" like most of the time. Needless to say, Chanyeol, Baekhyun, Suho and Luhan were like... I've no words to explain how good they looked. Where do SM find their people, seriously.

Anyway, by the 3rd song, Vaneh, LT and my sister weren't standing next to Leho and I anymore. We still maintained our second row spot behind the barricade. But people kept pushing and they kept squishing us that I gave my spot up and moved to the middle where Vaneh, LT and my sister were chilling. We still could see them closely and it was slightly better as people weren't pressed up against me and I could see more members at once. Plus, I could even feel the aircon! So, the pit isn't that a bad place to be!

We could easily go to all the different corners whenever an EXO member walked cos we were in the middle. I didn't need to be like super close to them, I just needed to see them, that was good enough for me. I mean being squashed into the barricade and being so close to the members isn't all that worth it since EXO probably won't remember your face anyway. Being able to see more of their handsomeness sounded like a better deal to me. Plus, it wasn't that bad since Luhan waved in my direction and he immediately jumped to the top of my nonexistent bias list ♥

What was kind of annoying was how strict the security was. They didn't allow us to take photos or videos even if we used our phones! The security personnel were even roaming our pit catching people who were taking photos >< But of course, there were some sneaky fansite noonas in our pit. They managed to escape the security by I don't know, ninja-ing themselves around the pit with their humongous cameras with humongous lenses. Mad skills, really. But I wouldn't say they're the nicest. They really just run and shove you however they like.

The boys, though they were still somewhat awkward with fans, maybe they don't know how they should interact with fans in the pits yet but nonetheless they tried speaking in English like most of the time! Tao's English was really adorable. He said something like, "I like English. English is important but no time." And Joonmyeon wanted to show us his patience haha which of course he meant, passion. But he was really good at the start! Using words like beautiful and wonderful and ending with "this is my limit". Hehehe. Totally dorky but such a cutie. Baekhyun obviously was trolling as usual. When the translator translated what they said, he would respond with something like, "Okay" or "Thanks". Always such a troll. It was nice to hear the Chinese members speak in Chinese. I really like how smoothly they speak it. Hehehe.

I can't really remember anything else about the concert other than the AWESOME DANCING, AWESOME SINGING, AWESOMELY HANDSOME FACES!!! So I'll just get on with the photo spam!

Disclaimer: None of us are fansite masters and we probably can't be one anyway >< You'll see why. Enjoy~

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

Overdose

Overdose

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Growl

Growl

Ending ment.

Ending ment.

Ending ment. Talking about EXO L.

Ending ment. Chanyeol & Sehun moment.

Now you know why we can't be fansite masters >< LOL

After the concert

My arms and legs were aching. My ears were ringing and my throat dry. I think my ears didn't stop ringing till like the day after. I don't know if they were ringing from the loud music or from people screaming into my ears ><

They showed one last VCR like behind the scenes while preparing for the concert. We thought it was to stall for time to allow EXO to pack and leave safely. But of course as people cleared the stadium, it was another selfie time!

That's us! Looking rather sticky and cui.

One last shot of the stage.

We didn't hesitate leaving the pit and walking rather quickly out of the stadium. I don't know if we avoided the people jam but it was good unlike SMTOWN where it took us like 30 mins till we finally got to leave the venue.

Appa picked us up and hehe clever me texted him to get drinks before everyone swarmed over. Hehehe. Leho came over to our house for a sleepover and of course we couldn't help playing with the really cool finger lights!

Ta-da! Jongdae, Kyungsoo, Sehun & Minseok on the wall.

Hehehe behind the scenes of the above shot! Leho had to adjust all the 4 finger lights properly before we could get a good shot.

What my friends had to say about the concert

Leho: Daebak
Vaneh: The whole night felt like I flung myself off a building only to climb back up and fling myself off it again.
Jo: It was definitely worth the time and cash.

On the whole, I can only describe the concert briefly. It felt like a dream and I just woke up from it. It's Tuesday now and it still feels like so surreal. Like yesterday, I felt like I was going to work after I just came back from a holiday.

I hope that at the next EXO concert, if they were to come here again, they would have more interaction and fan interaction. It wouldn't kill to see more waves and smiles! Hehehe.

I think it'll take me quite some time to get over all these EXO feels. Hehehehe.

Overdosed.

xoxo, Fid♥ 

FriDate ♥︎

No better way to celebrate the end of another tough week other than with friends.

This week has been a pretty tough week at work. Many new things happening and so there are new things to learn and things to adapt to. So to end of the week, I met up with Phy and Sheryl jie for dinner! We went to visit Rach at work. Hehehe.

Wefie of all for of us!

It was good meeting up with Phy and Sheryl jie. Haven't meet up with many friends since starting work other than the Bimbz, of course. So it was good to just go out and eat and also walk around. Hehehe. I think I mostly will only go out on Fridays now. It's like the other days aren't good because I've to wake up early for work the next day. It just makes me feel so... SIAN...

It still surprises me how quick it is for me to get to town from my workplace. But of course, I didn't end up walking anywhere knowing that I would spend money on my own. Just walking into Innisfree or Etude house can be deadly. Hahaha.

Next week will be a rather busy week! I've first aid training after work and though they say it'll end early, I'm not really sure. Hopefully it really ends early otherwise all my nights would be totally burnt. I have other blog posts in the drafts box that need to be written ><

If you're reading this, just so you know, I'll be publishing another post on Korea and maybe another makeup post next week! So stay tuned?

xoxo, Fid♥

A Common Love ♥

A common love for each other,
A common gift to the Saviour,
A common bond holding us to the Lord;
A common strength when we're weary,
A common hope for tomorrow,
A common joy in the truth of God's Word.

In His family, we can meet each one's needs,
We can light each one's path, for each other we plead;
As His children, we can comfort each care,
We can build each one's faith,
We can serve, we can share.

In His family, all the love that we show,
All the help that we give, all the joy we bestow;
As His children, they're an offering we make,
Not expecting return,
Just a gift for His sake.

So I've got good news guys!

Well it may not be anything to you but it's actually something to be happy about! Vaneh recently accepted Christ and she came to church with us on Sunday! Praise God!

I've been praying for her to come to know the Lord and really glad that she's now a part of our bigger family! You're no longer a lost sheep! Hehehe.

When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing it would be!

Before I used to worry like what would happen when we all passed on and we went to Heaven but those that aren't saved won't be able to come with us. Now that Vaneh is a Christian too, I don't have to worry about having my family and loved ones not going to Heaven too.

I always find it pleasant to have fellowship with like minded brethren and now all of us in our Korean class are Christians! It's easier to talk with people who understand you and have the same Christian values ^^

I really thank God for always providing me with good friends and just guiding me through life. Though sometimes I may complain about this and that, I'm aware what the Lord has done and what a smooth life I've had. It isn't difficult for me to give advice to my younger friends because I've been through it all but I would never forget to mention that God has been leading me in His way therefore I managed to get to where I am today. Though there were bumps here and there, tough decisions to make, I've not done anything without committing everything to God.

So, Vaneh! I hope that you'll now commit everything to God too! Be it your worries, your obstacles and even the good things! I'll continue to keep you in prayer! Hehehe. 화이팅! 샤량핵!

xoxo, Fid♥ 

Saturday Outing ❤

Just a quick (and short) update! 

Had a pretty eventful weekend! Since I didn't have Korean class on Saturday, I went with my sister to church early for the annual Awana outing. It was pretty good being with the kids and church people.

It was really really hot! But I'm sure the kids had fun playing the games and learnt about working together. Although I should have emphasized more on working together as a team and that it isn't about winning but the process. Hahaha. Shall do that next time ^^

I really think the Awana club is a really good ministry especially since the children coming don't have have to be from Sunday school so it's a really good opportunity to share the gospel with them. I used to help out in Awana but ever since I started university I stopped helping >< I'll see how. If time permits and if work doesn't stress me out, I'll go back to help. 

What's an outing without photos right! 

With Becky, Mel and my sister.

It was good seeing and talking to them again ^^ 

Though it was tiring, hot and energy consuming, it was a fun outing! I'm still having muscle aches from the intense tug of war session! Ouch >< I think when I start work, there will be more of such events to look forward too. 

xoxo, Fid♥

Beginnings & Endings ❤

It has been an eventful week! 

Other than it being the last week of my college life (the end of studying for 15 years), I had the opportunity to attend my first wedding of a friend and it was also my first Malay wedding! I was so excited! I have seen Malay weddings around my neighbourhood before but I've never had the chance to attend one. Hehehe. 

I arrived at the wedding venue early so I waited for Lycia to come. I didn't want to go inside by myself because it would have been sooooo awkward. I waited for a while and then I received a call from Guo - who was the bridesmaid with Cindy - to help her hold her bag. So I got to see the bride arriving at the wedding ceremony. Hehehe. Then, Lycia arrived and we headed in. 

As it was my first time attending a Malay wedding, I didn't have any idea what was going to happen. 

Selcas with Lycia before the groom arrived!

Selca with Cindy! Haven't seen her in a looooong time!

With Guo!

Us and the pretty bride Lissa!

I felt like a tourist at the wedding. I was looking around and everything! It was a really good experience! The food was so delicious! The other guests were very friendly as well! They explained to us (we were obviously looking very lost) what was going on and what they were doing. It was really nice of them ^^ 

Thanks Lissa for inviting me! I'll definitely use this experience when I'm teaching in the future ♥ 

And with beginnings, there are endings. 

Wednesday was our last and final day of school! It still hasn't fully registered in my brain yet that school's over. I think that it'll slowly start to sink in when I've settled my job issues. 

But of course, what do we do on the last day of school? Take photos! 

Me and the Yams ♥ 

Some of us~

More of us~

A nicer positioned one!

Hehehe selca for my roomie Kylie to set as her wallpaper!
(Which I'm sure she didn't set)

Last but not least, my Wonder Women ♥

Wheelock Wonder Women~ My friends and my support system through these two years. I can't imagine what school would have been like without you girls! Boston wouldn't have been the same without the eight of you too! I hope that as our schedules get busier with our new jobs, we would still meet up once and awhile to catch up. I'm finally starting to realize I don't know when I'll see you guys next >< But anyhow thanks for the past two years~ It's been great! ♥ 

Of course, what's the last day of school without a celebratory meal! Went for Korean BBQ with the Wonder Women and then went singing after that. 

It was worth it spending the last day of school with you girls. I'll miss y'all many many ♥ 

14th day of CNY ❤

Since the intensive weeks of school are over, I've more time to blog now ^^ shall just blog about Thursday and Friday! 

Francine's friends, Vanessa and Michelle came over for dinner on Thursday. I took half day of from school as I was MC so I had some time to rest before they came over. 

Mum cooked food and it was so yummy! 

Mushroom chicken, beef stew, cod fish, some vegetable and soup! 

Everyone loved my mum's beef stew!

Group photo with the table covered with food! 

Dessert was good too! Cream puffs and eclairs!

Of course had to take a selfie with the best bimbz! Mich insisted taking it with my sister's bottle. #hellokitty

Of course, it was the second last day of CNY so... Hehehe.

Some photos Vanessa took ^^

Haha friendly game of blackjack. 

Selfie! 

The last day of CNY was also valentine's day! I don't remember celebrating valentine's day in school last year but it was during a school day this year! Goodies and treats were passed around class the whole day by sweet classmates and of course the wonder women! 

Blue rose from PQ, cookies from K, cream puff from E, etc etc~ so sweet y'all &hearts;

Met Michelle (again) for dinner at block 85! The food there is insanely delicious! I've no idea why I haven't discovered this place sooner. In the past, I would only get to eat block 85's chwee kueh once and awhile when my grandma went there.

I finally got to try the bak chor mee. I usually have my bak chor mee dry with ketchup and vinegar so I was a little upset when this stall didn't sell dry bak chor mee. But oh boy, it's the best bak chor mee soup I've ever tasted! 

Even the noodles were delicious! Haha. Typing this post at this hour just makes me wanna go grab some bak chor mee.

Ahh salivating... 

Sigh I haven't had any makeup on in so many days >< I think it should be safe a finally apply some makeup tomorrow! Didn't get to wear makeup on valentine's day so I didn't come up with a valentine's look. But I'll try it out tomorrow!

xoxo, Fid &hearts;