The Future of Us

One day I felt like I was wasting away in front of the computer... so I asked Bel if she wanted to do something with me and she said yes and we ended up going to The Future of Us exhibition at GBTB!

The whole exhibition was cool, but pretty unrealistic.... and so purple..... you'll see what I mean from the photos haha.

We watched 2 videos about how Singapore could improve - electronic cars and innovative bicycle parking etc. Honestly not very realistic to me...

Then we went into a third room where there were miniature models of how housing could improve. I think that room was filled with many JC students' PW ideas, like converting food waste into biogas and using the biogas to power the whole HDB.

The fluffy clouds were cute~

Also apparently people envision floating HDBs.... like what the....

In the 4th room we wrote down our dreams for Singapore and swiped them up into the pool of Singaporeans' dreams

Maybe Singapore's unquenchable thirst for progress will do us in, but I still think that it's the very thing that will ensure our survival. No matter what, I feel like I'm extremely lucky to be a Singaporean.

xx.

2015

2015 was CRAZY. It was the worst year of my life so far (20 years only lah, so it was probably not that bad in the grand scale of things...). I was on a mental and emotional roller coaster for most of the year, constantly battling with myself and feeling extremely hopeless and not in control of my state of mind. I really didn't know what to do with myself during that period.

The lyrics for one of my favourite songs go like this:

This is my prayer in desert,

when all that's within me feels dry.

This is my prayer in my hunger and need,

my God is the God who provides.

This is my prayer in the fire,

in weakness or trial or pain.

There is a faith proved of more worth than gold,

so refine me Lord through the flame.

So of course through it all I also will never forget the many many many blessings God has showered on me, and also all the lessons I've learnt, and how much I've grown. 

I'm so thankful for the people around me who have been so patient and kind to me. Charis, for not judging at all, for taking care of me when I was at my lowest and for just being a really amazing person. And every one of my friends who have stuck around and put effort into our frienships: Xinhui, Gen, Su Lynn, Rong, the turtles. 

Last year I also did many things that I never imagined I would do, like perform burlesque (omg) and quit OTT and do volunteer work and take up a leadership position in my CCA... May not seem very major, but really pushed me out of my comfort zone.

I will take my experiences with me from last year and try to be better to those around me. Here's to a great 2016~

xx.

Feliz Navidad

I had a great Christmas this year~ On top of spending time with my dearest loved ones, I also feel renewed in spirit :D

On Christmas eve, we had our Christmas gathering at xh's house, and her rooftop is so beautiful!!! Not in the mood to write anything now so I'll just post the pictures haha

Making fun of Gen lol, but really I'm super happy for you Gennnn ;-)

So thankful for our friendship through the years <3

Hope everyone's holidays were just as amazing~

Happy new year!

xx.

Christmas is coming!

Wow I haven't posted in awhile... But meh, nothing much has happened. Just the usual holiday stuff. I decided to stop working so I don't have much money to get nice gifts this Christmas, sorry in advance :( Anyway I didn't quit my job because I'm lazy, hope no one thinks that :/, but cos I felt like it was taking too much of my time and I was neglecting more important things because I kept chasing money. 

Anyway, here are some food pics to commemorate good times :) 

(food is always involved in happy times hehe)

My last bara kaisen don at Sumiya before they raised the price T_T

Bibimbap bingsu from a reeeaally long time ago haha

A very poor picture of  DOC's lobster sandwich

The value-for-money for this thing is also poor haha *shaking head* It was $21.50 what the...

Went with Charis to this cafe that I must promote! It's called Crossings Cafe and it's really amazing because all the profits go to the less fortunate and it also gives them job opportunities. The food is nice and cheap too~ Read more here!

Another bad food picture at MAY MAY haha. But I really loved the food~ And the company (Joey)  hahaha

Rolled ice cream at Scape feat. Grace's hand lol

Okay end of food pics...

HAPPY ORD GINKEE! *confetti*

So touched that he got us extra tickets since the spaces at the venue were limited :")

I don't know how to end this post soooooo... Ok bye have a great day~

xx.

BIRTHDAY + other stuff

So I'm finally writing this after >1 month... Thanks everyone who wished me and gave me really sweet cards and notes, or just made my 20th special in any way~ I don't feel any different but when I think about the fact that I'm no longer a teenager, I just feel weird lol

Anyway, here's some photos of what I did on my actual bday~ 

Got surprised by this bunch <3

Benjamin Brown's~

Curious Palette! We got to sit at the upper section of the cafe which was really pretty!

Some other updates:

Sesame passed away :((( I adopted him after June found him outside her house a few months ago and the vet said he was really old already so his death was expected, and I'm glad that he went peacefully and didn't suffer. 

Random photos of food~

Me third wheeling again..... I need to stop man....... haha

Cannot wait till my last paper ends on Friday!!!!

xx.

The Refinery

Yesterday was a great end to October~ Tiff, Grace and I went to The Refinery for lunch and to catch up. I was really happy cos I haven't seen Tiff in a really long time and I was starting to miss Grace even though I met up with her not too long ago lolol #overlyattached

And the café was super beautiful! It was really bright haha I love bright cafés/places~ And also I'm really in love with my new phone's camera! 

Stood up to take this and got judged lol #whatsnew

Spicy Noodles

Yakiniku Bowl

The Refinery Bowl

After that we went to The Bravery Café to get drinks~

<3 <3

Super impressed at the uncle who helped us take this photo hahaha

And omg Grace wrote the tag by herself :O :O :O

Can't wait to meet up with yall again after finals!!! We can go to Windowsill Pies hehe

xx.

Color Run 2015

This a super throwback post haha. In August, Grace and I went for the color run at sentosa and even though I really enjoyed Grace's company for the day, the run was not really worth the money that we paid.... #heartpain haha. It's cos the sun was super bright and hot at that time, and there were literally hoards of people omg. Crowd + heat (especially heat) are the two things that make me complain NONSTOP. Thanks Grace for putting up with me and trying to get me to see the bright side heh :/ Anyway here are the photos!

Queuing to get on the sentosa express train

BEFORE PHOTO:

AFTER PHOTOS:

It was quite fun after the run ended and they played music and people were jumping and throwing the coloured powder around~ plus it wasn't so hot anymore hahaha (main point for me lol)

Here's to more adventures with my great friend <3

Anyway the past few months have not been easy for me, but I've come to realise that all that's happening will make me a stronger person :) God really speaks to me in mysterious ways. I was at my friend's place the other day, and we were just gossiping and talking about life in general, and she was talking about something that was bugging her. Then she said this, "I know that after this I will stand up stronger." And I realised that we all have problems, some worse than others, but in the end, struggle makes us better people.

And I'm so thankful to Charis for always being someone I feel safe talking to, because she never judges, she never tries to preach about what is right or wrong, and she empathizes with me even in the times when she doesn't understand me. I love you Charis, thank you for everything :") <3

And here's to better days ahead~

xx.