Snapshots

A few random snapshots of my life.
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Father's Day :

Dad wanted to go to this Teochew Restaurant at Bukit Batok, but it was still packed at 8.30, so we headed straight to IMM! I was like secretly super happy that Dad chose to eat Aijisen cos I was so so so so so craving for the crayfish ramen there then!
Haha, its weird how I only eat the crayfish ramen at aijisen, the pure chocolate ice-blended in coffee bean, only the chicken mcnuggets meal in Mac, the sotongfish head in Old Chang Kee, the Chicken Royale Baked Pasta in Pizzahut and almost nothing else in these places.

Ordered this chestnut desert with vanila ice-cream there that was super yummy! But everyone agreed it looked kinda gross. haha =)
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Cousins

The cousins went out for a boardgames session at The Pitstop Cafe, and Marco came along! Really fun!It was difficult trying to find games to accomodate to my little cousin though!
Note Jonathan's hairstyle- his hair got chopped off when he went back to reservice, and let's just say its erm, controversial. hah =)

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Outing with Sharon

I went out with Sharon that day, for a simple meal in Toa Payoh...

Guess she enjoys the company and someone to really hear her talk about her life- a life so simple, she practically repeats the same thing to me everytime we talk.. And its been almost 2 years and nothing has really changed.

She'll talk about her school, how people not play with her sometimes, or about her Sundays at Church. And my response would somehow be the same,but it seems she enjoys telling me about them anyway..

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Swimming at JE Swimming Complex

Went swimming with Marco that day as part of my fitness plan! Haha, I wanted to act cute and young that day, so I plaited my hair! A little bimbotic, but who cares. haha.

My skin's becoming more tan, despite the sunblock! I think I like myself a little whiter.

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ANYWAYS!!!!! I'M SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER HAPPY, and i wanted to share my joy with you guys! =)

NUS sent me this letter to inform me I've received the Wee Mon Cheng Bronze Medal cos of my academic results for the past sem/year! =) So i'm due for a prize presentation before I leave for Canada! I'm super happy, cos its so unexpected! I'm thinking of what to wear.. hmmmmmm

Oh ya, I booked my air tickets already.. I'm leaving for Canada on 24th August and I'll prob be back on the 31st of December or something! =) Eeks, suddenly its down to 2 months before I leave Singapore..

A date with myself

I have almost 10 days till my internship officially begins..


Plus, the boyfriend is off to volunteer camp, law camp, and countless meetings, which really left me with a lot of time for myself..


Been starting a "keep-fit" regime these days... catching up on the storybooks I bought and not read, packing my room a dozen times ( I'm the kinda person who loves packing my room), and of course, just roaming the streets alone.



I used to think I didn't really enjoy being alone.
But it appears that random alone-ness is pretty refreshing too!

So, on a whim, I went off to the Viet Nam! Exhibition!
The feeling of walking around exhibits in the empty halls makes me feel uber refined! haha =)

I took random photos of the exhibits and I spent sometime getting some nice shots of myself and the exhibits! I had all the time in the world to get good shots cos the place was like sooooooooooooooooo empty! Oh ya! i had to take a photo with this guy below! I think he's a super smart scholar or something- so hopefully he will enlighten me!then of course, must end off my date with some reading, while having nice iced chocolate at a coffee place! =)

There's something uplifting about spending the day with myself that I cant really express..


But let's just say I think i should do this more often!

LIFE

LIFE LIFE LIFE
seems to thrive on springing surprises on people when they least expect it.
Its as though someone up there plays these kinda practical jokes on the humans on the planet all the time- I can practically feel "his" evil laughter now.....

Its like when you need a cab, its nowhere in sight for a long long time.
And when you don't need one, cabs are flooding around the roads..

So, what's the purpose of this entry.

Yesterday, i was excited and blogged about me getting a job, and starting on Fridy cos my internship emails were ignored for 2 weeks?

Well, I GOT THE MCYS INTERNSHIP!!
*faints*

Eeks, just after the happiness of getting that job, I'm faced with the horrible task of "quitting" just before I'm supposed to start. I hope I won't become the bitching target of that office for centuries...

Meanwhile, hoorays!! hello social enterprise! =)

As promised...

You know how people say babies are only cute when they're not yours
I had this sudden insight last night while doing research on my development psychology essay:
Babies are ONLY CUTE when you don't study and write essays about their development all day long.
For now, babies are killing me..

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V-DAY


Anyways, here's a belated entry about my Valentine's Day =)
Its long overdue, but its still something i wanna blog about..
We went to Sentosa this year for our celebrations...


As well as to take photographs of the pretty flowers at the Garden festival as well as photographs for a STOMP photo competition.


Truckload of photos ahead!





The Garden Festival..


Crowded...



After that, we went to take the Luge ride! and the sky-ride! Super fun.

Anyone wanna go back with me ??









Here's a terrified me at the back of our 2-seater bicycle. haha.




We went to this green field where we took some photos for a V-day photography competition.. and here's one of my personal favourites
And the entry we submitted won!! hoorays.

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Anyway people, one reason why i've been so busy is cos i recently set up a blogshop to sell off all the clothes that I don't like or not suitable for me.
So.. if you guys have any clothes that are like not suitable (old and new also okay) already and you don't want to throw them away, give them to me okay? heh =)

food for thought

Haven't really been in a blogging mood recently

I've been desperately trying to inject a certain discipline in my life- on when to sleep, when to wake up, when to go swimming, when to jog, when to stand and sit, how to treat life, treat people...

its pretty tiring to get myself to be more disciplined

but oh well, its making me feel better about myself...

watching more of the Tyra Show works too =)

Many situations have been bothering me..things involving to people i know

i got to know a new friend through lunch just recently.. and the conversation with her got me thinking a lot..

She's tall, pretty, thin, rich, model, beauty queen..

And she was telling me she spends almost 1500 per month, with a monthly allowance from her parents of $500, with her earning the rest to support her spendings.

For once, i got nothing in common to talk to her when it comes to shopping

Because i pride myself on cheap and nice finds in bazaars, flea markets and far east plaza, I practically didn't dare to speak while she tells me about her spending habits

she was asking me about my belt and i was smiling and said i bought it for 3 dollars.

and she was telling me how her belts are from zara and each cost more than 80 each.

and she mainly eats at restaurants (tts why we didn't eat at the sch canteen) and goes for monthly facials, clubs frequently..

i had to smile politely when she asked me to go to spa with her.. with me feeling like i was in another league as time went by

we're 2 girls of the same age, but we lead so different lives!

i can't help but be envious (afterall, the grass is always greener on the other side).. and i really wonder how that life would be.

haha. the closest i came to the high life is this! (thanks to the boyfriend)

High tea!!!

even the ice cream has like so many toppings to go with it!! (i'm so excited! anyone wanna come along this time? its 20 + dollars only !)

look at those cakes!awwwww

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another incident, involved a friend breaking up with her boyfriend who she was with for quite some time, for another guy,

a guy she met for the most a month or two perhaps?

i saw them hugging one day at the mrt station, which confirmed that fact and i dunno why i was actually quite disturbed..

the scene remained in my mind for several days

and i dunno why i feel so heartbroken, whenever i think about the ex-boyfriend

sigh.

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anyway, on a happier note, i'm glad new year is here!!! =D

feel so happy seeing new year decorations everywhere!

yays. looking forward to the long weekend!

Perfection

It's amazing how when some people come together, they form a perfect blend, the best companions you could ever ask for to spend an evening with.
Loads of laughter, lame jokes, joking around, bitching, finding out about the latest affairs, having supper, and simply just enjoying everyone's company.
With everyone really appreciating the night, and not wanting to leave....

I miss you guys tremendously already..

HOORAYS to more friend's love! I'm meeting lala for mac breakfast tomorrow! =D

Leaving for Cambodia in less than a week..

Ps: Cheeks, hope you like the preview of my curls!! with uneven fringe somemore =)

The Season

Its the breakup season...
It must be..
There has been so much breakups, tears, quarrels and separations these days... its almost scary..


What would make a woman have an affair 6 months after her marriage..
I seriously don't understand.
I've never thought affairs should be condemned ..but 6 months after the marriage? it makes me wonder if she understood what's marriage all about..
did she forget for that moment why she loved the man?
did she expect she'll lose her husband? the man that loves her so much?
No wonder, elders say we don't respect the institution of marriage anymore..


What would make a couple quarrel loudly over trivial issues in the public?
I witnessed a guy scolding his girlfriend for replying an sms to her guy friend.
They sat there at the food court and just screamed at each other for 2 hours.
Where's the love?


It saddens me when people don't take a step back and treasure what they have..

Even the TV programmes are all showing all these sappy drama serials...
7pm show, 9pm show..
:(
i think i'll stick to CSI..

" it won't happen to me"

We flip the papers and watch the news everyday, and find dozens of accidents happening everyday around the world.
Car accidents, natural disasters, people get killed by a falling tree..
Some lose their lives over the weirdest reasons.. as though at that point of time, they're meant to leave the world, and some force would take their life away at that precise moment, no matter what they're doing.
I think the scariest thing about death is when death is abrupt and unexpected.
Yes, we often say we don't take our loved ones for granted. We're busy like hell, our weekends are burnt and we're so stressed up with homework CCA and so many activities, its hard to take some time off to spend it with our parents or someone we love so dearly.
Its only during times when we almost lose them, that we really feel scared of losing them.

Feeling kinda depressed. I came home from my hall on Saturday morning only to find dad in bed. He gave me a smile, asked about school and my lectures...
And he told me he had a car accident yesterday
Some bus crashed into his car when he was waiting for a right turn.
The bus driver apologised profusely because he wasn't paying attention and didn't notice my dad in the other lane while overtaking..
Dad's car is in a horrible state, his back is hurt and the blood vessels in his eyes burst or something. so his eyes are terribly red.
I'm pretty worried.

He rented a car, and just now, a day after his accident, he had a minor accident again!
Our family was on his rented car, outside Miramar hotel (we were going there for a buffet to celebrate my brother's birthday). Dad was turning right, when he spotted a cyclist who was cycling past him in the opposite direction. The cyclist acknowledged dad and turned right to avoid dad's car, but apparently the man didn't control his bike properly because he had loads of heavy newspaper behind on his bike, and he hit a coach!!

Dad felt really bad cos the man was quite old and he was hurt so he went down to give the man some money for his injuries even though its not his fault. The man even asked for more money cos his bike is spoilt... but dad being dad, gave it to him..

Poor dad. i think he's feeling pretty traumatised. 2 accidents in 2 days.

Its almost like some force is trying to take him away from me. And that thought is really scary.
Mum sort of sensed something bad was going to happen and she's been going to the temple everyday this week before the accident. I'm going to pray for him tomorrow...

i should just stop thinking that bad things won't happen to people around me.. and start appreciating their concern and love a lot more..

random pictures of food and nice places

I don't really have time to think of meaningful things to blog but i got loads of photos i haven't posted so let the pictures do the talking lah (its my excuse for being lazy..) Its really fascinating how time can pass you by so quickly when you're filled with work to do. I propose a 4-day work week! haha =)

Some random candlelight dinner at CHIJMES =) Its a very nice place but I kinda felt i didn't know what I was eating.. it was super super dark! the waitors had to use torchlights to show us the menus. haha..so much for the romantic ambience huh! I probably attracted everyone's attention with all my flash photography anyway. haha:P


Dessert at Ben and Jerry's!!!
I think i've only eaten icecream from there like twice in my life (its a hint for pple to jio me there) and its really yummy!! I'm blogging this from the shop near my hostel that sells delicious waffle icecream. I needed to "siam" cos alot of uncles were up there to change my curtains...

ohya! that day i was taking the school's internal shuttle bus when a car crashed into us!after all the screams and dispersing... many of us immediately whipped out our mobile phones and cameras and snapped away =) It was pretty funny..

Random comment: I love the food at Asian Kitchen. haha.On another note, i'll be leaving for Cambodia in December for OCIP for a little more than 2 weeks.. teaching kids in the orphanage... will also be exploring Angkor Wat (so exotic right???).. and I'm really excited about the trip cos its totally initiated by students.

The only thing that turns me off is the 3 vaccinations i have to take on top of the malaria pills i have to eat before i leave..

I was doing this local CIP for the past weekend too, which got me so tired i missed MAF (:( :( :( )
Teaching some kids in a Malay Home in faraway Eunos.The kids are sent there by the government because their parents are deemed to be unfit to take care of them...Its much more challenging than the kids i ever handled in my kindergarten..
And it makes me think of how important upbringing is..
The primary 1 and 2 children were pointing third fingers and telling people the f-word all day. Clay pieces we made for them were thrown and smashed to pieces, stolen and destroyed by the group.. and we spent the days pulling apart fighting children and trying our very best to entertain them...
Musical chairs turned violent almost immediately.
Passing the message failed cos they children passed vulgar messages..
And painting clay figurines turned out to be really messy (i think they painted everything on their body (hair included) except the figurines..)

SIGHHHHHHHHHH...................it really really made me rethink my ambition of being a kindergarten teacher.
















saya cinta pada mu =) thanks for being through everything with me.
sometimes i really wonder how other couples "function"
do they have trouble thinking of places to have dinner like us?
do they see each other as often as us?
do the girlfriends make their boyfriends play stupid silly games like us?

Maybe answers will come someday. Meanwhile, i'm contented ...
Contented with simple things we do and share.
Contented I'm never lonely anymore =)

FINALLY...some spare time to blog...

I always have "great ambitions" about mugging really hard and not missing a single reading before school reopens... And I'll get really excited for school to begin because I wanna prove my worth, prove that I'll be more hardworking and all that... BUT... it only takes a few weeks to realise that everything is too much to handle I always have "great ambitions" about mugging really hard and not missing a single reading before school reopens... And I'll get really excited for school to begin because I wanna prove my worth, prove that I'll be more hardworking and all that... BUT... it only takes a few weeks to realise that everything is too much to handle!!! I'm lagging behind readings and its only week 3... Ew...I'm not a successful mugger. But at least i FINALLY have the time to come here and blog for a weeny while before I continue my attempt to mug... *yawn* My modules this semester are surprisingly boring... facts facts facts ... I almost throttled my lecturer today in this module called "Understanding the Universe"... I think he just did well enough to top my charts in the "bad lecturers" segment.. i don't think I ever understood him...ever... hmmm..i don't even remember his name.. oh well... I'm just gonna try and pass all that physics calculation and understand the marvel of the workings of the universe MYSELF!!! Jiayou Mavis!!!! JIA YOU!!! _____________________________________________________
I'll post some long dated photos first ! =)

My new home in school!! Prince George's Park... Pretty nice view eh! And its quiet, has a supermarket, 2 foodcourts/ canteens, jogging tracks, gyms....At least i don't need to take ages to get to school..

CHEAP THRILLS SUNDAY

Cheap thrills Sunday is a day where me and marco try to go dating on a budget...
So, here's us at SUNGEI BULOH!! =) I'm adopting the "I may be fair, but I'm actually sporty" mantra so I'm like motivating myself to do more of other exercises other than shopping and swimming..

I so miss wearing my Hwa Chong PE tee... so that's me in it =D i feel young again!! weeee

I think we barely began when i started screaming when i saw THIS...The monitor lizard kinda freaked me out cos its not erm very friendly looking, so I was frantically looking around for that thing all throughout the journey...and we saw THREE of them altogether!!! The snakes and crocodiles I was initially worried about didn't even come out but I was actually preoccupied by those lizards lah~

After that, we went to his house to whip up a feast of erm...dumplings macaroni!! =D Yummilicious, but we cooked one share too many -_- I love cooking!!!! anyone wanna try?? =D

Then another day, we went to watch "Grease", at the National Museum's Garden! Everyone had their mats out, and brought lots of food and even wine to picnic while enjoying the movie under the banyan tree! =) wonderful experience.. But Singaporeans ah are really kiasu lah! When it started raining, no one wanted to leave and seek shelter. Everyone hung on to their patch of grass right in front of the screen lor! Those who stood up to walk, walked back quickly for their spot on the grass lah! To think I thought i'll stand a chance of better seats! Chey!!!

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I met up with Jamie some Tuesday for lunch where we watched the filming of Hey! Gorgeous =) I haven't seen her for ages!! I look like i have a big head beside her!!! *grumpy*

I hope I have time to update soon... but let me just end this post with MY NEW STRAPLESS SLIPPER!!!! isn't it cool??? The base actually sticks to my foot pretty well =D Its supposed to prevent tan lines but erm...that doesn't apply to me :P!!!

OHYAH!! and my new specs =P (don't ask me why i got one more when i have almost perfect eyesight...I just got so tempted!!)

I really miss you guys, my friends =)

And cheeks...especially you...