Got this in my mail today, and I’m rather proud of myself. (: I guess maybe that’s because while most of my fellow DOPT mates were trying very hard to gain CCA points here and there, I got mine rather easily. And this also reminded me of how easily the band girls got their A1 grades for CCA back in St. Margaret’s. (: Outsiders will never know how much being in a band can widen your exposure, not only to music but in so many ways.

Every now and then, I miss playing my flute, being part of a band with 100 over members. And though I choose to sacrifice band for studies in the second semester of my second year, I’m very thankful for the wonderful experience I’ve gained through the short yet enriching a year and an a half. If I stayed on, I probably would get a few more pages just to contain the list of activities I was involved in.

And it’s because of the fact that I was in SP band, I made really awesome friends like Emily, Wen Xiang and Tiac Woo. Can’t really insert Wen Shao’s name here because I already knew him even before I was in SP. But he’s definitely in the list.

So many things I’m thankful for in life, I really can’t thank enough.

After three arduous years in Singapore Polytechnic. (:

Yesterday was a rather big day for most of the people from my batch because it was our graduation day. But surprisingly, I didn’t feel excited or looked forward to the particular event. It just felt as though it was just another off day.

It was a pouring heavily when we were making our way to school, and the hall was crowded with people the moment I stepped into the hall. (Oh yes, I was slightly late! q:) Was a lost sheep in the hall trying to look for my seat (I just typed shit instead of seat and I laughed at myself. I’m a joke. -.-”) and was glad to find myself sitting beside John! :D He was quite a great company because the both of us keep making weird and funny comments! I never knew that people had @ in their names, and it’s read as alias or something along that line. I was saying that next time I shall put my name is kellynting@gmail.com instead of Ting Wei Min. Okay I was just being annoying, but I thought it was quite funny! /:

Anyway, despite being on stage plenty of times for band performances, I still find myself having stage phobia every single time. I was telling how nervous I was to John I made him nervous too. It was just getting the scroll and that was probably the longest 1 minute of my life. I didn’t even dare to look at my face which was screened on the huge projector like how most people did, and neither did I looked at the audience. I just walked straight all the way, as soon as I can and left the stage.

After the graduation ceremony, it was photo taking time! :D I invited Jon’s parents over for the tea reception since I only have two tickets for my parents. I didn’t have a lot of pictures taken because I think I looked like crap and I was busy running here and there looking for people! /:

I never knew that inviting Jon’s parents would actually make me feel a little embarrassed. Apparently he has quite a wide connection with people in the industry, and that also means that he knows the lecturers. And even though I bet some of the lecturers already knew that I’m “Richard Chau’s son’s girlfriend” (I bet lecturers are as busybody as anyone of the students), it felt really weird when Uncle was saying he’s here to attend his son’s girlfriend’s graduation. Really didn’t know how to react at all. And then having Essilor’s GM & manager coming up to me to congratulate me felt totally weird too, because I only see them when I was still working in OZ.

I guess working as a part-timer since I was year one actually helped me to widen my network in the trade too.

On a side note, Ayuni baked brownies! :D I love her brownies because it taste really good! :D I really should visit her one day and learn all her baking skills. She should really just open her own bakery! :D

My lovely parents <3

Had a late dinner with the Optique Zone Crew at Dempsey Hill’s Tawandang! It was my second visit here (third visit to Tawandang if you include the one we visited in Bangkok earlier in March), and I had a feast! Totally loved the mango salad because it’s sour, and the morning glory’s just super crunchy and yummy! <3 Got myself a Cranberry Juice because I felt like drinking something slightly healthier. q: A few of the higher up staff from Essilor came and join us, and while Uncle was having his business talks with them, I was busy catching up Aunty and the rest of my ex-colleagues. Then Dennis from Essilor started talking to me about the company site that I started up! He complimented that I would make a good marketing person, heee! :D

Speaking of which, I need to start doing some site maintenance! It’s not easy to keep a company site going, unlike a blog. /: I have a feeling that 2 off days may not be even for me! ):

Got myself a new pair of Ralph spectacles, and Uncle gave it to me when I insisted on paying. ):
I love my new spectacles, though I only wear it when I used the computer! :D

Just arrived back home from work when I saw some facebook notifications on one of the older videos I was in.

Replayed the video, and I was damn amazed at how good we sounded. The days where band practices were long and tiring, the days when we had extra sectionals working very hard for the section competition, the days where I kept playing the flute it makes me feel so stressed, the days that I got closer to a group of people whom I still cherish even though I stopped going for band.

And if I may just share, the champion section for Singapore Poly Band Section Competition in 2007…

Flute Section
(Andrew, Emily, Faidhi, Joseph, Matthew, Liting, Wen Xiang and me)

I miss playing in a band, really.

I’m looking forward to graduation day where I can meet up with all the familiar faces again. And then, this will be the last time I’d be looking at the school building calling myself a student (for now). I am actually quite sad that Jon can’t be there to witness my graduation since it may probably be my last graduation as well. Really wished that he could be here though. ):

Anyway, who is sitting where? Anyone that’s gonna be sitting near me?

On a side note, my dear friends are also welcomed to visit me on my graduation, heehee! :D

Very proud to be a St. Margaret’s girl. Gained so much through that 5 years in my life – memories, knowledge and of course weight! ):

2004
(I guess this is also when I really start to like Australia)

Flute section

Three sisters

Blue Mountains

My girlfriends and I, when we were so much younger and innocent.

Performing at the Sydney Opera House.

2005

Singapore Youth Festival 2005 – Gold.

I love Kay Minn’s hair!

Hi, my name’s Ball.

Results are out, and I’ve gotten the best GPA in the 6 semesters. Ironically, though the year seemed like the longest and toughest year, out of the 3, my third year results seemed to be the best too. Not the best and most hardworking student around, but I’m thankful and satisfied.

One thing I’m really pleased with myself is getting an AD for CCA with 105 points! :D Most of which comes from band (which I do miss, really) of course. But please kindly ignore the part about getting a bronze for NAPHA. That doesn’t contribute to my happiness since I was 3 seconds away from getting a silver (ugh)! >:(

And now, the next thing I’ve to worry about is about applying for my license as an Optometrist from the OOB/MOH. /: For now, I’ve officially graduated from Singapore Polytechnic. (:

School of Chemical & Life Sciences Annual Dinner & Dance 2010

Yesterday was the last event of my journey in poly, and that refers to the Annual D&D (guess I can also call this a prom)! :D Didn’t regret going for it because it was so fun seeing everyone dress up and looking all so glamorous! :D I invited the Jinglan, Peiyu, Ziwei and Yuli to my place to dress up and prepare for the dinner together. But apparently the earliest (Jinglan) was an hour late from the meeting time, so you can guess how late the rest were from there. Hahaha. But I guess it was fun! Some girly time dressing and putting on our make up together. :D Mommy helped me with my make up a little and she lent me the falsies she bought which wasn’t used before, and I’ve gotta say that falsies has got to be the hardest thing to do for make up! :O Doesn’t feel that it really changes my look a lot though. All I really need is for my (real) lashes to be more curled! /: Wore the blue dress I got from the Melbourne trip last year, and it’s the first time I am wearing it. What if I said that I bought this dress a year ago just for this event? I am actually quite serious about this, y’know? q: My accessories – Diva earrings & Tiffany bracelet – are both gifts from Jon! See Baby, I carry you with me everywhere I go heehee. ;) The Diva earrings in particular was a gift from Jon about 3 years back when I was still in St. Margaret’s! It has been with me for so long already. From my very first prom to second (which is probably the last too) and it’s still serving me well. (: Pinned up my hair because I have no idea what else I could possibly. /:

Mommy dearest!

We took a cab down to Conrad International, and then started camwhoring while waiting for the others to arrive! And… Matt got Pei Yu a stalk of sunflower, awwww so sweet and nice! (: Anyway, I was so glad that I didn’t died on my killer heels for the night! :D

On the cab!

The theme for the D&D was Casino, and though I thought it was a little lame…. but bring on the vices! The food served was really good, except that it came with stingy portions! /: I even ate the celery that was served even though I hated celeries. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise that I’m eating my greens! (: Love the abalone soup with mushrooms (double yum)! And I was eating, I thought that afterall perhaps my favourite cuisine would still be chinese food. (:

And it makes me sad how I never ever won anything in any lucky draw before! ): And apparently the second prize enticed me more than the first. iPod Touch > XBOX360! Girls camwhored for really long in the toilet while the guys just sat outside and waited for us to be done. It was damn funny how bored their faces were when we were out.

Had a really awesome prom to end of my journey in poly, though it would have been a lot more fun with the presence of some others too. But on a terribly sad note, I feel utterly disgusting looking at how fat I am in the pictures. ): I need to shed the fats seriously. Gotta stop thinking about it and work on it! My tummy seems to be very determined to be taking permanent residence ugh. I just wanna get rid of my tummy and have more toned legs and arms and I’ll be satisfied. Alright, that basically just sounded like I need an entire make over for myself. ): Oh… and my hair is damn screwed up. As dry as the desert. Speaking of which, there are two non-work-related thing I wish to achieve when I start working: To cook my own packed lunch to work (not everyday though) and work out frequently. I really wish to be more discipline and bring out the domesticated self in me. Not forgetting that by cooking my own packed lunch I can save some money and opt for a healthier meal! And of course, I’ll never forget this: Happy 47th month Mr Silly. Haven’t called you this in about 3 years ago, and it still brings back loads of memories. Really love the way you reminded me that today’s the 7th in the very first phone call we had in the late afternoon. The voice you had that sounded as though I forgotten about it entirely. Priceless. I love you my best friend and boyfriend. <3

And we’re still madly in love with each other.

We amaze me.

It does, seriously. (:

Just check out how high Jinn Yang can jump! And the way he stretches his hands out and the expression I have no my face makes it seem like I got bashed! It’s just so hilarious! :D This is the kind of thing I’ll miss about being a student. ):

Headed to school in the morning for the final (5%) test, and I gotta say that I was quite lucky to get some of the answers right considering the fact that I don’t think I wasn’t very prepared! :D But anyway, that was the last thing about school we gotta worry for, and it’s officially over! Holidays are here to say Hello, until the results that will determine if I officially graduated from school! Let’s all just pray for the best! (:

After the career talk by a few optical companies, it was lunch buffet at the optometry centre! :D Imagine how happy we were eating in SPOC when we were not allowed to do so at all for the entire year. Naturally there was a photo-taking frenzy going around as well. If not now, then when? (: But it was damn annoying, because people who took pictures with me kept asking if I wanted them to bend down for me. I don’t think I’m really that short right? ): (Or maybe that’s the reason why I’d loving hanging around with Esther and Yuli too? Heh, just kidding babes!)

The problem with being short. ): I think I have the cut to be a ballerina! q:

The people whom went through countless of projects with me, and I’m lucky because we don’t experience disputes from having free riders. (:

After all the food and photo-taking, we walked all the way to the sports hall for a game across the entire level. It’s very much like a sports day, just that you don’t have them in poly. The 5 classes played against each other, and that was a prize for the winning team! Was feeling very lethargic initially before the game started, but got a little warmed up and the tiresome feeling went away. (:

I hope I’ll still attempt to sweat it out more often when I get a full-time job.

All smelly and sweaty with the girls. (:

I gotta say that the past 3 years wasn’t easy to get through; all the endless amount of stress we have to deal with, the times when I feel like giving up. But when I think back, I think I have met really amazing and fun people in school. And I’d want to give special thanks to these people for making a difference in the 3 years. You guys have been really amazing, and I love you guys. Though we’d working in different practices/different industry in the future, I really do hope that we’ll all get a chance to work together, directly or not. (:

Diploma in Optometry, 2009/10.

(L)

I was chosen to be doing the beginning of the presentation, and it being the first time official talking through a mike, I was feeling really nervous. I am not too sure how I sounded to the crowd, but for sure I knew that I was experiencing the micro tremors going through me! ): I don’t think I performed well sadly, though I thought that the guys did really well. I really wished that I was a lot more confident, a lot more capable than what I am.

Sigh. But at least everything’s over. All I wish for now is to get through my last semester and nothing more. I don’t even dare to ask for anything more. ):

Left work earlier today and met up with Stacey honey for a study session at Orchard Central’s Burger King. Got myself a Mushroom Swiss set because I was famished, and it’s my first BK meal in the longest time possible! Passed Stacey the gifts that I got her since a long time ago, but kept forgetting to bring whenever we meet with this terrible memory of mine. /: And being the real muddle-headed me, I forgot to take out the price tag for one of the items. -.-” Glad that she liked the earrings though! (:

She bought me a box of mask for whitening from her recent trip back to Hong Kong! :D I hope that the mask will be as effective and smells as good as MBD’s! :D Also, she passed me the keychain that  Hilary’s sister made for me when I was in Hong Kong last December with Jon! It’s so gorgeous I love it so much! :D It wasn’t cheap though!

Tell me it’s drop dead gorgeous! :D And it has a K at the back of it because it’s my initial! :D Love the reflection of the Swarovski crystals too! It’s so much prettier in real. :D

Stacey told me it’s gonna be quite a waste if I hung my keys instead. But if I don’t hang my keys, I have no idea what/where I should hang it.

My stomach’s growling already, and I think I am gonna try finding some food in the kitchen to fill this ever-hungry stomach of mine. Should attempt to read my notes for the 5% test tomorrow, and holidays have officially arrived for me.

Finally. (:

Now it’s only left with FYP Presentation (which is on Monday) and Clinical Test. One more week of school before I set free! And hey, I’ve already got the whole of the next week packed with activities right after freedom arrives! :D

It’s weird. This CNY, I’ve been only having 1 meal a day with hardly any CNY goodies popping into my mouth. Well, almost for the whole of CNY. Jon said I’m crazy because CNY has the most goodies, which is true! Whatever happened to my appetite? /: Perhaps it’s a good chance to work towards size 2 (hahaha)!

On Wednesday, Jeremy invited me over to their house to join in the gambling fun along with his fellow classmates (who are my year one juniors, but I only know one or two). /: I have never seen so many shoes outside The Chau’s residence before. :O Only joined his friends to play at a later time because I become quite an introvert when it comes to meeting a big crowd that I don’t know. /:

Thursday was a long day at school, finalising on the business report and getting it ready for submission. Was late for the meeting because I only had 4 hours of sleep the day before. Insomnia sucks so bad. ): Submitted the report, and then it was working on FYP slides. It was such a long day!

When I went to the station planning to head back home, I met the bunch of DOPT peeps who were on their way to Bugis for the steamboat session which I turned down. But in the end, I went with them instead because I got dragged down. Didn’t really regret it, though I was dead tired. But there’s this huge problem with me when it comes to having steamboat, because I only have the usual few; mushrooms (heap loads of them, really!), vegetables, and fishballs just to name a few. Sometimes that meat-eater in me is so tamed it doesn’t even function at all.

Hey Gorgeous!

I look horrid, and this is how horrid I look on lazy days to school. But it’s essential to me.

Then there was this surprise birthday celebration for Mr Lee as well! He seemed a little surprised with the birthday celebration as well. Zi Wei and I smeared some cream into his face, and thankfully his revenge failed! Wouldn’t want to have cream all over my face!

There was supposed to be this yu sheng session, but because there isn’t any around they used an overload of tang hoon (that was soaked in the soup) as a substitute! Oh gosh, it was so retarded but fun! Things you do as a student, priceless. (:

Jinn Yang leading in the tang hoon yu sheng.

So the CNY vibes are almost over. It’s back to school, and I just gotta hang in there a little while more. Mad schedule up with me right now, and freedom smells so near yet so far! The thought of graduating (though unofficially) makes me really hyped up! But when it comes to making post-graduation plans, I don’t quite like it. ):

On a side note, I’m looking forward to receiving my Valentine’s Day present from my dearest when his Dad and both his brothers visits him in Melbourne this March! How lucky is this boy? He has got visitors every year! Though I think his gift is going to be some silly one (because he sounded like it was over the phone), I’m looking forward to receiving it.

Meanwhile, I gotta start cracking my head on Stacey & Amanda’s birthday gifts, and of course making an anniversary gift for Jon so that his brothers can help me bring it over for him (though it’ll make it a super advance gift). What should I get for him? I hate cracking my brains for getting gifts because of the lack of creativity in me. ): Would love to do something handmade and personalised though! But people, please give me some suggestions! No clothes, because I’ve already got him plenty of clothes. I hate cracking my brains on what gifts to get, especially when it comes to guys.

By the way, I’m looking forward to getting my LX-3! Thanks Nov for expressing your interest! :D (Y)

Took a train down to The Chau’s because I was invited over for dinner since Jolene was coming over for dinner. (:

Why do I look like I am singing to myself while cutting the salmon?!

Jerwin and I brought Jolene down for a walk after dinner, and it turned out that the both of us ended having a heart to heart talk about relationships. I was surprised too because he was the one who started the topic about this. He asked how Jon and I can manage our relationship despite being away from each other, and was sharing me some of the woes he experiencing in his relationship. He actually thinks that bickering (for the fun of it) is actually cute, haha. He notices that Jon & I always do that, and we even fights behind them while Jeremy and him were on the computer playing their games.

And Jolene was damn cute. She just listened and joined in the conversation every little while as though she understood everything! Hahaha, that girl. Considering her age, I’d think that she’s a very obedient and mature 11-year old.

When we went back to his place, Jerwin showed me the card and bracelet he bought for his girlfriend for V’day. Oh, and also the photo album (about 100 photos) of his girlfriend and him! So cute! Teenage love.

After Jolene left, we drove to Marina to walk around Chun Dao He Pan to just walk around. Something that I haven’t done in a long time, but it was done because they just wanted to walk around instead of just staying at home.  And we saw Lee Kuan Yew with his whole bunch of bodyguards too!

Tuesday – Woke up early to get myself ready and headed off to school for project meeting. And yes you got it right – FYP project meeting on the third day of CNY. ): Matt felt that he wore the wrong shirt (SP shirt) because he felt like he was a big time loser heading to school. Work till about 2pm, and we went to Botak Jones for dinner since all the food courts in school were closed. Lunch was exceptionally filling I was going to burst. ):

Headed down to town and met up with The Chaus. Had dinner at an Indonesian eatery at Lucky Plaza, but I hardly ate anything since I was already bursting from the meal earlier. The food looked really good, but my appetite was shut off. And as usual, Uncle and Aunty always asked me to eat some and I did only for a few mouthful because I really can’t stuff myself any further.

Each one of us got ourselves one cup of chendol drink each. I thought it was so sweet I couldn’t even finish a cup! Had to get loads of ice water to make dilute the sugar rush. /:

Did some window shopping thereafter, and Uncle wanted to check out some belts at Prada. It was damn funny considering that Jerwin was wearing bermudas and slippers. But honestly, no one is bothered by that at all. Left the shop empty handed because the buckles weren’t nice at all. Or so I felt. His current Hermes belt is way nicer! Of course it has to be nicer considering the price he paid it for.

Drove off to Serene Centre for some ice-cream at Island Creamery for desserts. The Chaus love their Pulau Hitam ice-cream big time! Only had a few mouthful of ice-cream though they are my favourite desserts. CNY is just a sinful festive season. ):

I have officially lost track of time. I don’t even know if it’s Monday or Tuesday, or what the next day is. /: Doesn’t help bring me back to reality when I don’t have classes any more, but just project meetings. This is so screwed. ):

Lunar New Year is definitely one of my favourite favourite festive season along with Christmas! (:

The first day of CNY has been rather good! My family only left the house for visiting in the late afternoon, and the first stop was my to my god-grandma’s (Daddy’s godma) house! To be honest, we only visit them once a year we aren’t really that close. Apparently I do not feel weird being there, but maybe it’s because I was just busy indulging in the widespread of food. /:

Looking at my colourful eye shadow makes me very happy. Love the freedom to mix and match from this palette! <3 Very lasting colours, and it has served me well for the past year! (:

At God-grandma’s place.

Steamboat, yum yum!

Retarded Daddy

Shao Jie playing with the small little pup!

My Dad sent me to the nearest station, and I headed to The Chau’s Residence. I had quite a lot of fun playing Black Jack, which is almost a CNY tradition! :D But apparently I lost $9, so sad! ): When it comes to gambling, there never seems to be much luck with me, be it Black Jack or Mahjong. No such thing as beginner’s luck for me. Jon and I definitely shouldn’t be on a gambling site because it’s the same for the both of us. ):

Note the oranges in the picture? Jerwin believes that it’ll change his luck so he got FOUR of them and placed it in front of him. Hahaha, so kiasu!

Xing Ying

The Chau Brothers. Jerwin’s like the sister of the three boys, because he’s the vainest of them all!

I want my Chau lao da. Where are you? ):

Grandma’s place was next, and it was so nice seeing all my relatives all over again. Without a doubt, almost all of them asked where Jon was and I had to repeat the same thing to them every time. But whenever I talk about him, I can feel the smug and pride in me because we are still going very strong together despite being in a long distance relationship! (Y) And since some of my cousins have already gotten married and has kids, my Aunt asked when will it be my turn. I’m not even 21 yet goodness. -.-”

And Honey was being such a sweetie. He called me when I was at my Granny’s and he wished her and my parents Happy Lunar New Year over the phone. My Grandma was so happy she was smiling all the time when she received a short phone call all the way from Australia! :D

My cute little cousin, who seems to be recovering well from the traumatic incident last year. (: Jon talked to her on the phone as well, but she was too shy!

Amanda told me that Jon asked her to catch Valentine’s Day with me because I wanted to, and will pay for both of our tickets as a Valentine’s Day gift for me! *Awwwwwww* Seriously, this boy melts me with his little acts that may mean nothing to the world but everything to me. Thanks Baby, I really appreciate your effort and thought! (:

Ohhhh, and it makes me grin to myself on the inside when my relatives said that my face has became sharper! :D

Played Black Jack with my Dad and brothers again when we were back home, and I won $8 from being the banker! :D It was quite funny how my youngest brother lost quite a tad initially and said that he didn’t want to play any more. Then he came back and joined us again in less than 5 minutes omg. Hilarious!

On a side note, I loved the way I did my eye make up today even though they are probably not obvious in photos for some reason. A combination of pink and grey/black! :D Truth to be told, I love the double-eyelids-effect whenever I put on my eye make up when I only have single eyelids!

There’s no V’day vibes that was going through me, which is good! CNY > V’day any time! And now, what should I wear tomorrow? Didn’t really go for any CNY shopping, so I guess it’ll depend on my mix and match skills.

I am actually at Victoria Secret’s website looking at their products right now, but it’s ridiculous because I am actually looking at winter clothes to be exact. I just love dressing up for the winter but Singapore doesn’t even experience winter or at least a weather that’s cold enough for you to wear thicker clothes! Seems like I am going to add more things to my wishlist right now. /:

And a random convo with Amanda on MSN tonight:

amanda/gratitude says:

you think the boys will neglect their da sao. chau will be like D:

Kellyn says:
No laaaa. he’s also not expecting anything from you all what! hahahaha

amanda/gratitude says:

hahahaha no la. we will look after you one. im speaking on behalf of them

Kellyn says:

hahaha i know i know. you always do

amanda/gratitude says:

theyre very responsible people.. loyal to their da ge. chau’s like some traid leader

Kellyn says:

sounds like some triad. LOL. HAHAHAHHAHAHAA omg

amanda/gratitude says:

:D telepathy ah

to everyone out there! It’s an over-rated day, but I hope everyone out there get to spend this day with their loved ones! :D

And of course,

Happy Lunar New Year!

Friday was Competency test, and it was bleak as hell for me. Sigh. ): I really thought I was pretty prepared for the test, but nervousness got the better of me. Pardon some of the optometric terms, but:

1. Pupils station was a major killer for me, which was also my first station. Miss Anna Yeo was so stern she made me feel like everything I did was wrong. You know how your confidence will plunge for the rest of it, especially when it’s the first station and you have 11 more to go.
2. K-meter screwed up on me, and it just won’t turn on! Changed to another room, and the same thing happened, until I went to the 3rd available room.
3. Insertion and removal of contact lenses was the easiest station, or so I thought because I’ve always been pretty fluent in it. But no, I was given Focus monthly lenses and yes, it took me 3 times to take out the lenses. Can you believe it?! I was much more smoother in inserting and removal hard lenses as compared to soft lenses?
4. For a moment I couldn’t even calculate what was 7/4, and it took me more than 5 minutes to calculate it. Sounds like a real loser, but I was totally brain jammed! ):

All in all, test was just bad. Sigh. I wished I had all the luck in the world and make it through the test. I really thought I could do way better.

Met up with my FYP mates for a short meeting and then met up with Amanda who waited for me at SP’s library. (: Headed to Bugis together, and we had dinner at one of the coffee shop! :D Amanda wanted to bring me to this dessert house which served very good desserts (and herbal jelly too), but it was closed. The expression on Amanda’s face was priceless when she Went to Starbucks to just catch up a little with each other, and I curb my temptation from getting a cup of drink because I’ve really spent too much this month (not on clothes apparently). ):

Kway chap, nom nom!

I have no idea why, but Amanda found it really amusing when I was trying to pour a cup of ice water into her bottle. And knowing what a klutz I was, of course I spilled water and some of the ice-cubes all over!

Walked around for a while and we headed to Muji! Quite a bit of crazy fun looking at all the overpriced yet pretty items over there! Amanda, looking at the winter hats we wore makes me want to get one for myself so bad! It’s so pretty! Makes me want to dress up for winter again, my favourite season! I love cold weather big time! <3

The apple juice Amanda bought for me to try! :D

A very short meet up with this girl, and I wished I had forever more to spend. Looking at the pictures we took together makes me happy! :D And I really appreciate the fact that this girl called me earlier in the evening asking where I was so she can pass me some flowers! Awwwwww, so sweet! :D Doesn’t matter if I don’t get any in the end, because it’s the thought that counts! Really appreciate it babe! <3

Had to drag myself out of bed today for clinic, and I really abhor it! Clinic was such a dread because it’s CNY eve. ): But on a more positive side, at least I managed to hit my quota already! :D I was the last to leave the clinic because I had to teach my patient how to wear her lenses, so I had lunch on my own at Clementi. $1.80 chicken rice ftw! :D Cheap lunch makes me happy! :D

When I reached home, I helped my Mom washed the fans and then hit the sack because I was so tired. Wanted to sleep for an hour only, but ended up waking up 2-3 hours later, what a pig! /: The moment I managed to drag myself out of bed, I started packing my room immediately and it wasn’t easy! The weather was so warm that I was perspiring while packing! The water I used to clean my shelves turned black, but I feel really happy now because everything’s so clean and tidy now! A far cry from the picture below! :D

My room in the huge mess. Check it out, I didn’t even pack my bed this morning because I was so tired. /:

Now that I moved my mini bookshelf from the table to the book shelf, my study table is so much more spacious right now! Still looking forward to the day when I get to reshuffle my furniture then I’ll carry out more major changes! (: The only thing I’ve yet to pack today is my wardrobe! Feeling too tired by the end of the day. ):

Had reunion dinner at home and it was a really simple affair. Despite having a few simple dishes at home, it felt really nice because I haven’t had home cooked food with everyone dining together. (: Mommy prepared oatmeal prawns and pork ribs which tasted so good! Not forgetting my favourite home cooked soup too! :D

Something made me really upset today, but whatever I’m not going to broad over it and dampen my festive mood. I’m going to ask my youngest brother to play Black Jack with me later, and hopefully my Dad will join in too! :D

Chinese New Year feels so weird without Jon this year. ): I miss his presence at his place with all his relatives around, and then driving over to my Granny’s place with me to join my family for some visiting. A huge part of me is missing this CNY. Baby, I miss you so much. ):

On a side note, I’m so glad that Baby was so happy to receive my really simple V’day present for him – a pair of Sonic Gear Earphones, the same one that I got for myself! How I wish that I was there to witness his childlike happiness when he got the present! :D Could totally hear his happiness when he got it over the phone! (:

Have a great Lunar New Year everyone, and I hope I will too! :D

Before the worst, before we mend
Before our hearts decide
It’s time to love again
Before too late, before too long
Lets try to take it back
Before it all went wrong

Headed down to Vivo City to study on my own at Starbucks while waiting for Xiuling to end her work for our dinner date together yesterday! (: Popped by her work place and she gave me some honey to try on, and they were really concentrated!

Went off to Starbucks and then got myself a cup of Green Tea Frappe. Revised on Binocular Vision (one of the biggest killer module I swear) was quite productive, or at least I have actually covered what I wanted to for the competency test. Still have got a lot more to go, but I guess this was a good start. I’ve also got my new pair of Sonic Gear earphones to replace my old and worn out pair! Finally, when my laziness couldn’t get the better of me! :D

We had Marche for dinner, and I was glad that the waitress changed and got me a rather nice, quiet and secluded spot when the initial place was absolutely awful. (: The both of us went around to got food to share, and looking at the pictures again started to stimulate my hunger vibes already. ): Even though I love to eat, I have to say that I can’t eat a lot at a time but wants food very frequently!

I got Xiuling two packets of Mark & Spencer’s goodies because I know she likes it. Probably a very pathetic farewell gift but I really didn’t know what else to get for her. ): But I am glad that she enjoys her sweets! (:

Smoked salmon rosti, and the salmon was good! I love smoked salmon, big time!

Cream of Mushroom, just the way I love it; thick and chunky! I am hoping to learn to prepare mushroom soups like this! :D

Mushroom Quiche

After dinner, we went to grab a cup of BOOST each, and I finally redeemed by free BOOST hee! :D A pity that they have took away the loyalty redemption program, and I am actually quite sad about it. I was feeling a little adventurous so I tried a new flavour, Blueberry Blast, and it was good! :D I think all BOOST juice just tastes good without fail. Recommended Xiuling to try Strawberry Squeeze (one of my all time favourite!) too, and she likes it! :D

Both of us had quite a nice chat about all things random, and it felt nice just running away from the crazy life and just enjoy the night breeze and a girlfriend’s company. (:

When I got back home, my stomach was acting totally weird and was giving me a little problem that night. ): I’m glad that I’m feeling a lot better now.

Anyway, I totally agree with what she said. “Sometimes, new friends who make an effort to meet up are better than the old ones who take you for granted.” Thank you for those that actually came up to me and asked me for the password to the previous blog entry, and to drop me messages of encouragement and opinions. I really appreciate it and I always know who are the ones that bothers. And I am really thankful for you girls, even though it’s just the usual few. I don’t need to have the world, I just need that few pillar of support that will never, ever leave me.

There’s a new thing I am working towards this new year, and that’s to keep smiling genuinely and do the things I want to, because I am only young this once! (:

Looking forward to the many fun events that are coming up. (: