Since 2012

Man, it has been a loong while since I updated this little virtual space of mine.

2013 has been a great one, or rather a pleasant one because of all the new experiences in life that I never thought it would happen to me. 

Start of 2013 means the start of Year 2 Sem 2. It wasnt a smooth one, with Accounting 2 and the aim of pulling up my GPA pushed me to work harder and harder as the sem passed by. At the same time, applying for exchange and sourcing for PA added on to the high stress level at that point of time. Fortunately, my effort has been paid off. I got my self-sourced PA at GSK which was a super awesome work experience, got my exchange to McMaster University (Canada) at the 2nd round, and also results that I am satisfied with. It is also a year that I turned 21 and had my 21st birthday party. Cause of the party, it makes me feel blissful and loved with my family and friends around. It is also the first time that I chopped off my long hair and go for a new look (I still prefer long hair though). This kind of summarises the first half of 2013. 

Now, approaching the end of 2013, I am here at Longwood typing this blog post, still feels kinda unbelievable when I reflected and think back of all the things that happened in 2013. Just a year ago, I would never imagine myself sitting here, imagine myself travelling in cities located at the opposite end of the world, and going through such a memorable journey that I would definitely remember for life. 

There's simply too many things to update if I would go into details. This post will serve as a reminder to myself of all the things I had went through in 2013 and I am really thankful for such opportunities presented to me. As cliche as it might sound. Sweet Memories indeed. 

2012

Last day of 2012 and I feel that I should give a proper closure to the year by noting down my thoughts and feelings here. 

2012 was a great year, except with some little things that happened. 

Most of the time in first half of the year was spent studying to get up my grades, which it did and I am really happy and thankful that my hard work did paid off. 

Then, it came to OE - one of the best life experiences that I have ever had. It practically changed my hall life, my personal life for the rest of the year. The new friendship that had been forged makes life so much interesting and less mundane now. And now that I am going back to Ajuy in 4 days time with some of them, I am sure it's gonna be another fruitful trip. 

Following by: D&D. Tried emcee-ing for the first time. Good experience I would say but I don't think I can reach the professional standards. 

And the sem started, me as an officially marketing student. It was great, awesome, and any more adjectives that you can think off. Though tiring, but I have supportive friends in hall that makes it less torturous. 

Occasional suppers and room-hopping, with some HTHT sessions are the times that one can never feel bored in hall. 

And now, 2013 is coming.
I just hope it would be a good one, good enough to make me feel blissful and happy throughout the year. 

Bye 2012,

And Hello 2013. 

December

22nd Dec 2012 - World not ending?

Haha everyone was like talking about how the world will end and what would you do if the world is really gonna end in a few hours time. Me? I really have no idea.

This december holiday passed by really fast, probably because I have been out almost everyday. Been really busy with the L'Oreal case challenge and spending some quality time with my friends.

Just 2 days ago, I spent Christmas with my hall dinner group :)
Theme: ANIMALS.
Task: Instead of gift exchange, we had card exchange (suggested by Chard) and I really think it's a great idea.

So, I met up with this girl at Sengkang MRT and when I first saw her, my first reaction was "How is this ANIMALS?!" Joanne immediately replied "DALMATIANS, Dalmatians!"

 
I burst out laughing non-stop. Anyway, we had punishment for the worst dressed one and I told her that she saved me from the forfeit. I thought mine was simple enough, at least mine has bird prints.

Had a really simple dinner and we proceeded to the highlight of the night! Cards exchange and some phototaking.

Group photo :)
From left to right: Zookeeper 1, Leopard, "Dalmatian", Bird, Zebra, Zookeeper 2

 
With the zookeepers

 

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Spent the rest of the time playing Taboo and while we are about to leave, Melt called up and tadah, I went over to Gen's house to prepare some Christmas deco for the party next week with OE people :)

Oh earlier in the morning, we did some really cool elaborated makeups for our photographer to practice her skills. Upload when I get those photos. 

A really busy day but I enjoyed it alot :)

Fantasy

Back to this little space of mine.
Holidays are finally here again and this time round, a little different. More time to myself perhaps.Nonetheless, this holidays still seemed to be packed with work. To look for sponsorship, Loreal Case Challenge, and fantasize over the kind of exchange trip I want.

Yes! I am gonna apply for exchange next year! But before I even applied, I got too excited and started to look at those beautiful photos of Europe. Let me share a few photos hehe.

  How lovely is this place!

Oh anyway, another thing is.. I am going back to ajuy!
It was a really fast purchase. I haven't purchase an air ticket within such a short time period before. We did the booking and payment like within 2 hours? But I'm sure it's going to be a fruitful trip :)

Hectic life of mine was suddenly put to a stop.
Decided to give myself a little break this weekend, reflect and think.

Have been talking to people quite often these few days (more to come I hope) and realised about many stuff that woah, I didnt even know back then. It was then I really see how difficult it is to balance your social life and school work.

School's starting and I am going back hall tonight.

But this time it's different. I don't dread going back, instead I am looking forward to hall life now. Not that I don't miss my family anymore, I am sure I will still get homesick at times (fyi, I do get homesick very easily).
Despite getting angst over my certain things, there are still some friends who will be there for me to hear me rant. And I am really thankful for that.

I was telling L that I wanna try staying away from my com and phone for a week. Tried this in Phil and really like the feeling. Everyone would just be talking to each other instead of focusing on their gadgets. And I miss that when I'm back in Singapore. When will that happen again?

Shall end of the post with a picture of my fav OE roomies.

After 19 days

The decision to sign up for this OE trip was definitely one of the best decisions I have made in life.

Fulfilling is still an underestimated word to be used here. 

The things I experienced there and the new friendships forged, nothing else I can ask for.

It's really hard for me to summarize the things that happened in the 19 days in this small space below. Which is why I think it's really a good idea for us to have a reflection book. 

Throughout the 19 days, we're cut off from the internet world and I really love that feeling. 

No one will be busy with their phones, responding to whatsapp chat and surfing Facebook. It's just plain interaction with the villagers and the OE members. The bond created when we talked to each other and let others know about our backgrounds (and their backgrounds) is something hard to achieve back here in Singapore. People here are just too busy with what they have at hand. It would be good if everyone takes some time out for their friends, but I think it's hard. That's why I am loving OE so much. 

And also, the Filipinos are really nice people. The kind of heartwarming welcome that they gave us can hardly be seen in Singapore. At times, I felt like I am some VIP or celebrity there. 

Smiles of my favourite kids that always cheer me up.

While we might think that these activities are simple, it can bring many smiles of the young innocents.

There are simply too many to share. The rest shall remain in my memories.

Sad to leave the place, but the breathtaking view of Boracay is waiting for us!

Thanks OE for giving me the opportunity to complete such a meaningful project.
Thanks OE members and Philippines for the wonderful memories.
You all are missed. 

Is it really difficult to stop doing something that you've been doing in the past, just for someone?
Even if that person do not like it, you're still finding chances/ways to satisfy that need of yours.

Have been wondering if anyone still come to this space of mine. Haven't been blogging for a long period of time cause of studies (and partly due to my laziness haha).

9 more days, I will see myself in a terminal that I have not been there before. Being away from my loved ones for 19 days. But, I will be out there, together with 34 other hallmates to leave an impact on the kids in Philippines. I don't know what would happen seriously. Questions like: "Why I able to adapt to the environment, that's less urbanized and without proper sanitation facilities?" - People who know me well know that I can't stand dirty toilets, and MOSQUITOES. "I think I'll be homesick." - That's for sure, taking into account that I do get homesick when I am in hall. 


Nobody knows what exactly would happen, not even the chairpersons. 
It will be a new challenge for me to step out of my comfort zone and experience the different side of the world. 
I hope I can do it.
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Holidays have been a rather chill one for me. Waking up naturally and doing my own stuff at my own pace. Spending time with boy for almost everyday brightens up the day too. Speaking of which, I will definitely miss him when I am away. :/ Keep a lookout to this space when I am away k!

Spent meaningful time with my dearies, doing this that we have never done before.
The first time we...
1. Traveled overseas together - Bangkok was damn awesome!
2. Sang Karaoke - A session for us to let loose ourselves
3. Played around at Sentosa! - Yes, for knowing each other for almost 6 years, we haven't been to Sentosa together before.

Too many pictures taken to be posted here. Shall skip this step hehe.

Thoughts

Been super busy with all the projects and presentations lining up, followed by quizzes and submissions and all. Who's the one who told me uni life is easy?

Stayed in my room the whole day today, completing my parts for projects.

Concentration really drains all my energy. I just feel like sitting here and watch tv. But not possible to watch tv in hall!

And this made me started to think of staying in hall next year. Talked to my groupmate yesterday. She stays in Seng Kang and I stay in Sengkang too. But she dont stay hall.

So i asked her, how can she endure hours of journey to and fro NTU.

Shared with me her experiences, the things she do and before we all know it, she has been doing that for almost a year.

That kept me thinking. And I missed home the whole time yesterday haha.

Oh wells, blogging now to replace that feeling of wanting to watch tv. Like no link huh? Guess I just wanna a break from my studies.

Meeting the people that I havent met for quite some time this week! More catching-up ahead :)

Within a short period of time, I realised that many things around me aren't what I have been seeing on the surface.

Every movement, every actions, there's a meaning behind it. Be it to be on purpose or accident, you will start to see it from a different perspective.

And, it will be hard to revert back to original.

I am starting to believe that I have been living in my own whole world since (i dont know when).

When you start to realise that things aren't as simple as it is, it hurts.

I choose not to show it, cause I believe the smile on my face can heal everything. But apparently, not. Deep inside, my heart's fighting. With what, I have yet to find out.

But I just know, I have to stay strong.

Waiting for 11.20am and I will make my way down to North Spine to have lunch with Tricia.

First lecture of Sem 2. Time to focus!

Feeling a little homesick last night and keep looking forward to thurs (my lessons end at thurs, 2pm :D ). The result of staying at home for the whole of one month holidays.

I need my holidays again!

December

On my way on the train to meet the girls and Ms Leong for dinner, had sudden small sneezes that interrupted my music.

Suddenly, the guy sitting beside me was frantically digging for something out from his bag. I took a small peek at his actions.

Then, he passed me a piece of tissue paper.

In Singapore, this is rare.

Met up with the girls later, sat at Mac and talked about many issues happening now.

There are really some things that can hold a girl to a guy, despite the uncountable wrongdoings that he had done, or even those that are really unbelievable and yet, the girl can tolerate him.

First time I am speechless, and when I am speechless, it's really serious.

Later, Ms Leong finally came and joined us after not meeting up for whole 2 years!

Did some catch-up and also mentioned about what happened.

One sentence that Ms Leong said and I think it's really true.

"When even your girlfriends tell you that he's not good, he's really not worth your time."

Got it??

Yeah, meaningful 4hours spent with the girls.

Some pictures that describe my dec holidays.

2011 is ending real soon.

And I must say, it was an awesome one.

I can feel that my period is coming, which means pain and cramps will tag along as well.

Oh man, the feeling of anticipating something not good is horrible. You wont know how badly it's gonna hit you or how nice it will give you.

Ahhh pre-pms syndrome now?

Please, dont be like last month cause i practically just lied down and curled up on my bed for the whole afternoon, pressing hard on my womb, or whatever you call that.

Days since the start of holiday - awesome.

Have been sleeping whatever time I want and waking up naturally. Going out to places that I have never been before and the experience was good. Meeting up with friends that I havent met for a long time was nostalgic, seeing how things have changed over the years.

Misses

Exams over! (a few days ago) and I am still as lazy to blog.

Hongye came over yesterday and we started to do crazy stuff again. Miss her alot!

And also the other 2 who are still busy with their school work. Soon soon, next year May/June! Bangkok is waiting for us k ;)

A month worth of holiday, trying to find something meaningful to do. But I got this feeling I will just lie on my bed and slack a substantial amount of time off.

I guessed this holiday I will be stuck in Singapore since there is no signs of news from my parents that we're going overseas.

Sigh, bus fare increase, cab fare increase, food prices increase. The government is forcing us to stay at home.

K I being a typical Singaporean now.

In a meantime,

Christmas is coming soon! :D

那些年，我們一起追的女孩

Watched You're the Apple of my Eye yesterday.

A long time since the last movie I watched, and the first time a movie has left a deep impression in me.

Everyone, you should go watch. Even though it's chinese, you should, still, watch it. It will bring out the cheena side of yours. ;)

Watching it brought back lots of memories of the mundane schooling days, especially the JC days. The little things captured in the movie can just bring back tons of memories. Well thats true for the girls POV cause I don't think, and choose to remain thinking that, our guy friends dont do the things they do in school lol.

Having a crush on each other - it's just so sweet.

11.11.11 - I bet I am the most underdressed girl to walk into the cinema, with just an oversized orientation shirt and fbt.

Last day of sem

3 weeks more and I will go crazy.

What is a relationship?

- I guess i dont really know

Exams coming up and busy with projects & presentations all day long.

I guessed that's what uni is about - less academic time but more time spent on preparation and work.

I cant wait for days like this to be over.

Holidays here are really a well-earned break you can get after 3months of studying and rushing projects.

I need a short getaway, off from this stressful environment. But I dont think I am brave enough to travel alone.

Bumped onto Peiqi a few days ago and she asked "Why is your blog so dead?"

I told her that I am gonna close it or ignore this space here cause I really dont have the time to manage it.

Actually, blog isnt a chore that you have to update frequently. It's a space where you can put all your real thoughts in, and you might feel better after that.

And that's what I have felt today.

Hall

Came back hall on Sunday night instead of the Monday cause I really have lots of work to do.

This is probably my first week that I stayed throughout the whole week in hall ever since FOC ended.

Ran on Sunday night with Richard and Fiona. Feeling great after eating so much sinful food over the weekend. Chilled at amphi in the night really allow me to relax after a day of hardwork (well, rushing my work again).

Since i dont have lessons on Mon and Wed, my whole day will be spent in hall doing work.

Time seems to pass quite quickly here.

And the time here gets exciting and more fun when it's at night. Have been watching rally for the past 2 nights. Dinner later and more chilling session with hallmates.

How awesome is it.

I am loving hall life now.

Dinner and Dance

Finally two weeks of intensive practice for pageant is over! And our hardwork did paid off :D

Throughout the whole thing, I think i enjoyed myself more when I was backstage than on stage.

My partner hall king eh! Well done Richard :)







Cama love



And of course, love from my dear :)

Brand new experience, enjoyed myself.

Loving dinner and dance 2011 :)