An evening by the beach
Shades of orange, blue, lavender and gold spilled across the late afternoon sky. Seagulls flew in circles above the swaying coconut trees. A gentle breeze blew past, relieving me of the stresses of modern life. The waves splashed on the shore, creating a rhythmic and calming sound. The sand felt alive, wriggling in and out of my toes. Walking closer to the beach, I can see many beach goers sitting on deck chairs or lying on a towel on the sand, taking a short nap or just taking in the amazing scenery. Children squealed with glee as they built their own sandcastles or waged war on others. A few people are still swimming in the ocean, splashing about happily. The aroma of freshly barbecued chicken went through the air, tickling my nose and making me drool. This is certainly an experience!
On a crowded train
Even though it was only 7am, the MRT station was filled with people going to work. The place felt like a can of sardines and I only barely managed to squeeze on the train. Every time the train stopped at a station, it was like a nightmare. Nobody got off the train but more tried to squeeze on. Suddenly, as the train left the station, there was a squeaking sound and it started to get hot. There was an announcement informing us that the air conditioner had broken down. “World –class transportation my foot,” I mumbled under my breath, trying to fan myself using the newspaper I was reading. I heard someone shout “Go die la!” at the back of the train. Probably another argument, I thought to myself. “City Hall station,” The sound echoed through the train. Finally! As the train pulled into the station, I moved to the doors and got off quickly, happy that the ordeal was over.
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