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!