So I spent the 30th with an impromptu meet up with the girls at Starbucks, then hitting the library with my momma and brother before dinner with the whole fam. And now here I am, reading through people's blogs and blogging myself cause I'm boooored. It seemed to have been raining for ages, the kids just went back. Maybe I should go back to watching The Walking Dead, been on it these few days. Oh, I think I found the coolest hotel room in Singapore! Was reading one of Rachell's post and stumbled upon the Ocean Suite at RWS! I wanna go there so freaking badly!!! I think the place will looking stunningly amazeballz~
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It's the last day of 2012!
Have you guys jotted down your new year resolutions yet? :)
2012 has been a good year for me, considering that I've survived through my first year university life, a semester to be specific, but yeah I'm getting the hang of it! A lil bit of drama-rama here and there, but it has indeed made life interesting and sort of enriching. Everyone's recounting how they've spent their 2012 so I shall do so too ^ ^
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The end of 'A' levels seems to mark the start of 2012, graduated and took up several part time jobs.
Received a text message on the day when results were released, a pleasant surprise I would say. Thank you to the special you for showing me that we were once childish, and that bygones were really bygones. It proved and meant a lot to me.
Practically cried a river upon receiving the results slip because I didn't expect myself to do this badly. For once in my life, I was so lost.
As I wandered and explored my other choices in life, I gave my second/third try in photo shooting.
To be frank, as much as I like photo shoots, I hate it just as bad. Not because it isn't fun or it's useless, but because it exposes me, the part of me which I've always detested - appearance. Not born with perfect white teeth or the ideal sharp nose, high cheekbones, big eyes, tiny lips, S-shape figure, I had always wanted to look good in photographs. I thought of modeling as a back up plan, though not one that I would definitely fall back on, but there's still something solid there. That's why I insisted on getting braces done, despite being in the midst of A's, I insisted on the procedure just because I wanna improve my looks badly. I am glad that it paid off, I know it's still a tad too early to say, but I'm gonna be de-bonding soon and I've lost baby fats tremendously after getting braces done, my face isn't as fat and chubby as before, yet my dimples are still there lol. So yeah, achievement number one - improving my looks.
My own feelings shocked/surprised me, reminded me that I was still alive, that I'm a person with feelings, still. Speaking of surprise, I love surprises.
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The end of 'A' levels seems to mark the start of 2012, graduated and took up several part time jobs.
Received a text message on the day when results were released, a pleasant surprise I would say. Thank you to the special you for showing me that we were once childish, and that bygones were really bygones. It proved and meant a lot to me.
Practically cried a river upon receiving the results slip because I didn't expect myself to do this badly. For once in my life, I was so lost.
As I wandered and explored my other choices in life, I gave my second/third try in photo shooting.
To be frank, as much as I like photo shoots, I hate it just as bad. Not because it isn't fun or it's useless, but because it exposes me, the part of me which I've always detested - appearance. Not born with perfect white teeth or the ideal sharp nose, high cheekbones, big eyes, tiny lips, S-shape figure, I had always wanted to look good in photographs. I thought of modeling as a back up plan, though not one that I would definitely fall back on, but there's still something solid there. That's why I insisted on getting braces done, despite being in the midst of A's, I insisted on the procedure just because I wanna improve my looks badly. I am glad that it paid off, I know it's still a tad too early to say, but I'm gonna be de-bonding soon and I've lost baby fats tremendously after getting braces done, my face isn't as fat and chubby as before, yet my dimples are still there lol. So yeah, achievement number one - improving my looks.
Met new people and made more friends, Joel, and all my uni classmates and og friends.
Celebrated birthdays together, bonded and became new best friends.
I treasure all my friends, especially close ones. Can't imagine what it's gonna be like if they leave, I'll never want that to happen. After all, through all these years, they're more like my family than just friends.
There were a number of 'first's for me too:
First time putting up art works on display
First time filming my own video for assignment (and thus getting 40+ mozzie bites, who wouldn't remember that!)
First time owning a VS product (Yay yay yay)
First attempt at bowling (Not bad hehe)
First time exploring Little India in detail, outdoor lesson!
First time stepping foot into the Marina Bay ArtScience Museum
Then there were changes here and there, be it in my fashion sense, or human relations (and maybe personality?) Oh, and my wardrobe. It's relishing in the extra space I've cleared out so all my clothes now can have a better share of air.
I am not sure if my character has changed, not that I've noticed of. But I've grown fonder of things with strong and loud character, black & white photographs, acoustic music, kpop, G-Dragon in particular! :*
#ootd for the best concert of my life:
Skull & roses top - flea market
Tights - (Can be bought anywhere)
Accessories - Scape flea market
UK Flag Bag - flea market
LOL my wardrobe's like Budget Barbie hehe
Anyway, main point! I was hyperventilating omgomgomgomgomg
Cannot breathe properly! Especially when the lights went out and from the view that my seat provided, I could see the Bigbang members stepping into their capsules, getting ready to meet us! wtf I thought I'd faint! XD
I can haz pink highlights cause I'm swag like that lololol.
Still can't believe I was in the same stadium as GD ohmygawd. Literally so near yet so far!!! Freaking envious of those who can stand so close next to them! The following 2 are not taken by me but yeah, he's simply too hawt as you can see *fangirl mode - ON*
But then I get to meet celebs in real life, so it's not too bad la! Ann Kok is super pretty and fair!
P.s. These are only a few photos from that night, YET to blog about the Alive tour in another detailed blog post!
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Life wasn't smooth-sailing of course, as I had always ranted on fb and in some older posts, I went through down periods too.
And one day when I realize I couldn't take it anymore, I chopped off my hair.
However, sometimes in life, there'll definitely be this moment when you stop and ponder about things because something spurred you to do so, something that takes you under surprise.
Attended Lynnette's graduation concert and halfway throughout the concert, I realized my eyes were watery, looking at the little kids perform. A thought struck me: My mother had raised me up from such a mini size baby to what I am now, all the efforts and hard work put in just to ensure I have a roof above my head, to keep me from starving, to protect and to guide me the correct path to life. The immense sense of gratitude was overwhelming and I wept, secretly. Thank you mummy for all that you've done, I couldn't be more grateful.
I've also fulfilled the wish of finding a short getaway.
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I guess that sums up my 2012? With ups and downs, happiness and sadness.
I hope you haven't left any regrets during this year :) Continue to strive people!
No new year's eve party plans for me, but I would still like to celebrate somehow, so ever-steady Lansin will be joining me soon for count down at my place with my family :)
For those partying, have fun but remember to stay safe, especially for girls!
Let's welcome 2013 with open arms!
Few hours more left!
Few hours more left!
Wishing y'all all the best and see ya guys in 2013!
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