29 December 2006: Visiting the Museums with Benben

I did not head back for Ansel's apartment after the satisfying dinner. Instead, I went over to Benben's dormitory and stayed there for the night. Benben's room was so neat and tidy! I was so happy to be in Chung Chi College of CUHK once more, and had chatted with both Benben and Howard throughout the night. Something "scandalous" is happening between Howard and one of my closest NUS friends, and I shall be the intermediary for whatever may happen in this matter. Anyway, we were all reminiscent of the Lee Shiu Summer Programme, and such nostalgia kept us awake all night into daybreak. Howard and I watched a film directed by Benben's roommate Ah-G and starring Benben himself, and we both agreed that it was a terrific piece produced by capable students.

Benben brought me to a KTV session with his friends after a mere 2 hours of sleep. Lunch was served at the lounge, and this had saved us considerable time in the afternoon to visit the Space Museum. The main feature of the Space Museum is its 3-D IMAX theatre, and we watched a documentary on space exploration on the Moon there. I had always known Benben as a Sociology student, but I did not know that he actually possesses a strong interest in the universe and beyond. Later at the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, he showed similar interest in band marches by student performers. To conclude the day before he rushed off for dinner with a college mentor, he brought me to the Museum of Art, telling me that he had recently developed a passion in the arts and wishes to appreciate works in an aesthetical sense. Now that's too deep and profound for me! The Museum of Art was showcasing artworks made from hair and human fibre, and these included calligraphy and shoes! By the way, Benben is a fellow Taurean from Macau, as well as one of my best friends from Hong Kong! He will be away in Ireland on exchange-cum-internship for his coming 2 semesters, and I hope that he makes a transit in Singapore as and when he deems fit in the future.

I went back to Ansel's apartment in the evening, and had a hearty chat with him. Ansel stays alone and does most of the household chores himself. He is deeply religious, but does not spread his faith as much as Debby does! Anyway, Ansel knows how to cook well and he whipped up a light supper readily after I had made a mere mention that I was slightly hungry. Here's thanks to Ansel for the lodging and great supper! Please inform me if you are coming over to Singapore anytime soon!