Looking out.

there was a girl

who put on a smile

as quickly as

it faded away

she was never really like that

it all just happened

way too fast

no one saw it coming

even i thought

she was happy

and one day

we were on the bus

her sitting next to the window

me by her side

we talked and talked

about things that

i couldn't recall

but it sure was something

that made her chuckle a little

but the silence

was still stronger than ever

i was eating

something like a 

Brazilian chicken sandwich

it was delicious

and maybe it was why

i didn't take much notice

of her words and actions

to make me see

that what she might be

showing me might not

but real

when i got of the bus

i saw her

sitting alone

emptiness surrounded her

as if it was soon to engulf

her emotions and soul

and what's left of her

is just a remembrance

of her looking out of the window

missing this boy

who used to mean the

world to her

and still did

and it broke my heart

mainly because i hated to see

her that way

lost and alone

but also because

she was so attached

to this boy

who could let go

of her so easily

and it made me ponder about

me as well

was i just like her

having a hard time inside

and difficulty forcing laughter

and faking smiles

and the funny thing is

4 months ago

i was in pieces i couldn't cope

with the fast pace of life

and handling my emotions

and work was even more of a challenge

but right now

i can say that i could

barely even remember

how it felt like to

lose everything you love

and time doesn't even wait for you

it seemed so foreign

i wasn't out of love

but love was out of me

and that was how i felt

i can't remember how it feels

to be in love

with someone or anyone

that actually does know my existence

and feels the same way

and being broken

seems like more of a

typical routine

than an emotion now

and i knew that

there was nothing i could do

to make her feel better

or make her realize that he wasn't

meant to be part

of her future

but sometimes

it is really that hard

when you expected so much more

from someone because

you were willing to give

that much to them

but he wasn't going to do that

was he?

and here everyone is

waiting for that someone

that someone to be part of our future

and the funny thing is

things have a way

of getting better when

you stop caring and worrying

about things that

mean a lot to you

and when you don't care

things get better

but it comes to a point

where you no longer

care about anything anymore

and you just want to

get over and done with

with this life

but does it make any sense?

Kyoto, Japan 2015 (Day 3): Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market

Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.

Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. The stage affords visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance. The main hall, which together with the stage was built without the use of nails, houses the temple's primary object of worship, a small statue of the eleven faced, thousand armed Kannon.

Our last day in Kyoto includes visiting one of Kyoto's most popular tourist attraction, Kiyomizu-dera and Nishiki Market. The temple is located on top of a hill therefore the only way to get up there is by walking. Also, first time trying a corndog from LAWSON and it was amazing!

Upon reaching, we first had to get tickets which costs ¥400 each before entering the temple. We reached there about 9:30-ish and surprisingly there wasn't a crowd yet.

The Otowa Waterfall is located at the base of Kiyomizu-dera's main hall. It's sacred waters are divided into 3 separate streams; to confer longevity, success at school and a fortunate love life. To drink from them, we used cups that were attached to long poles. It was fun! However, only choose to drink from one or you'll be seen as very greedy!

1. Wait in line. Then, when it's your turn, choose a cup from within the UV sterilizer behind.
2. Choose 1 out of the 3 streams and hold out the cup. Fill it and bring it back towards you.
3. Pour the water from your cup into your left hand and drink from it.

After we finished walking around the temple, we walked down to the nearest bus stop to get to Nishiki Market. There were also crazy crowds just as we left. 

From the city bus that we took, we got off at Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop and had to walk about 8 minutes to reach the market. Nishiki Market can easily be distinguished by the pretty traffic light colored glass roof.

Nishiki Market is full of vendors and food stalls that sell typical Japanese ingredients, especially those popular in Kyoto. Pickled vegetables, pickled fruits, fish, matcha, perfect fruits, baby octopus skewers, and delicious "street food" is what you will find here. With Japanese culture, these vendors do everything perfect.






Outside of Nishiki Market, you'll find the Teramachi Shopping Arcade. Here, two stretch of parallel streets are lined with plenty of colorful shops and cafes selling everything from traditional ware to designer clothing.

Had lunch at Starbucks to refuel. Ahh, I miss the Starbucks in Japan, so much better than the ones back here in Malaysia.

A little later, we decided we were done for the day and took the city bus back to Kyoto Station. We had early dinner there and hung around for a bit because there were a few shopping malls inside.

Well, this pretty much sums up our last day in Kyoto. Headed back to the hotel to get a good night's sleep and prepare for the next destination the following morning.