• 2062.77 RMB/SGD_378 (.. market SGD/CNY =5.44)
• all meals selected.
• [a] 80-min layover is considered sufficient according MAS and booking agent. Decisively, I p aid MYR55 (SCSC) for a quick-exit seat 11A, as stress reduction
• 6723 1009 MAS .. not so reliable… 70min hold
• CheapTick 65-3139-1398 Live support : Mon-Fri, 9am – 7pm
• 5D AnnL + 1D carryOver booked … a bit too long but shorter would mean busier afterwards and at banks
• carry USD 6k enough (zero to 10k Rmb), considering KL stressful transfer

— 9 Jan timing

• 6 get on taxi
• 25 min in advance: arrive at railway station
• HSR [2025-01-09       06:56 开] gate closing 0651. R21 paid by wcpay. 3车01D号 seat
• taxi from Changi .. precious few hours to /unload/ before next day 上班
• Friday is hopefully light-duty but you never know. Friday will be stressful for other reasons
• .. LGpp: cash deposit
• .. unpacking

— well done
mlphone proved valuable, though with 99% SLA. I need it to call China, Singapore ..
spare charging cables + adapters proved useful.
conservation of plastic
PSBC::GP .. I made all the efforts to make use of it
buttons strengthened

adequate sleep, despite multiple challenges
I motivated myself to exercise every single day
kept weight to 65.5kg
avoided fried food
minimal creamy food
lots of quiet time, far better than Korean trip
medications .. taken daily without fail

— nice surprises
Meimei was nice to me throughout, cooperative with everyone. She helped me calm down and restrain myself at critical moments.
PSBC::GP .. worked in Japan!
eye drop reimbursed

— reflections
I want control on costs
I don’t want to feel regret (as in Seoul) for time wasted in “meaningless places”. I would rather stay in hotel and read and blog
I don’t mind missing “memorable” sight seeing and good foods, but I want my famiy to have a good rmSelf experience