Welcoming the holidays

Hi guys.

I know I haven't been blogging for long due to exams but now, I'm finally free. It has been roughly a week or so since my last paper ended but I was pretty lazy to update this blog of mine cause I just wanna make up for the sleep that I've lost during the exam period and catching up with my dramas that I've missed. 

Monday, 18/8

It was the study break and my buddies and I decided to meet up on that day cause we haven't seen one another for months, yes ever since year 1 started, so we thought that we should spend some time together, catching up on one another's life.

Hot smoked salmon

Oriole Cafe & Bar

96 Somerset Road

S238163

I had a very devastating moment that day. First, my helium balloon flew away when dengjun was passing it to me and second, my phone dropped. What made it worst was that they happened subsequently. I was so agitated that I was on the verge of going crazy as I didn't put any covers on my phone. Mental breakdown was what dengjun said cause I was squatting down, grabbing my hair like some mad woman.

Really love all the photos taken on that day because they sort of knew what angle I want and always managed to snap nice pictures out of it. It's like 1 perfect shot even though I looked kinda haggard cause I was having flu and cough on that day if I'm not wrong. But as you can see from the photos, it was all my genuine smile so I guess that's the reason why all the photos look nice to me hehe I'm starting to believe that the happiest girl is the prettiest. Don't get me wrong, not trying to say I'm pretty or what, just that I think for once I look good in pictures hahaha :p

I was really happy that day because for once, I can throw all my worries about studies aside and just have fun for the whole day. Okay well, actually we didn't really throw it aside, there were times where we couldn't help but to just mention and rant to one another about the days in school. But other than that, it was pretty much a fun and enjoyable meet up with them, as always 

^really love the cosy ambience

MEDZS

#B2-01, Orchard Central

181 Orchard Road

Sunday, 24/8

Study date!!!

Halfway thru studying, they started using my phone to snapchat all the nonsensical stuffs to junxiang and vanessa.

Tuesday, 26/8

Exam boost from bobby :')

Thankful to have such a nice senior. 

^exactly how I felt for a 4pm paper like seriouslyyyyy~

Thursday, 28/8

Never have I felt like this before. Feeling extremely blessed and loved, and of course fortunate for the existence of some people in my life.

Some of you might know that I actually wasn't very happy deep inside me even though I was always smiling on the outside because of certain things that happened in the past. I would dwell on things more often than I should, and find myself fighting for things and people. However, thru the years, I realised that people come into our life for a reason, be it good or bad, they are all part of our life experiences.

Holding on to something can be a sign of strength, but so is letting go. And letting go doesn't necessary means a bad thing. When you truly love someone, be it in friendship or relationship, you just want the best for them. If letting go makes them happy, why not? Because if they are happy, I would be too. And I really want to free myself from all the unnecessary sadness. Life is too short to be unhappy. 

Honestly I don't really have a memorable birthday ever since I became a teen because it usually falls on the exam period so this year, just like any other year, I wasn't looking forward to the day too, since I will also be spending my day mugging for the next paper. I stayed up till 2+am to study because I was informed by my bff that I would be having lunch with her so I thought that I should clear half of the topics first before going out. Really surprised when I checked the time using my phone to see the amount of messages/wapps/snapchats (ya my friends used snapchat to wish me hahaha qties) I received. :') especially when those that I didn't expect to wish me, did it. My fatigue immediately drowned in happiness at that point of time.

I must say I really got taken in by my bff, vanessa and hweesi's words. I thought that it would be just the 2 of us having lunch alone so otw to Habitat Coffee, bff kept messaging someone so I assumed it was her boyfriend (recalling 2 years back how I kept complaining about her valuing lover over friendship when she lied to me that she was going to meet him but ended up it was a surprise for me) HAHA so this time I tried not to say anything so when we reached, I heard the waitress mentioning about 12 people and it was then I knew something was not right. Walked inside to see so many people and I can't deny I was really shocked and touched at that moment. Especially when I saw hweesi cause she told me that she couldn't celebrate with me and kept apologising so I got a bit annoyed by her for feeling bad over nothing that I even ranted to bff. And this vanessa, told me that she would meet me to pass me food science notes but ended up she was sitting there too omg  

I guess it's really good to not expect anything because I wasn't expecting anything from the start so this surprise really surprised me. Everything was good, even the cake itself was.

And I really do not know how to thank this bunch of people, for forking out time from their revisions to celebrate my birthday with me. ;')))) thank y'all for making me happy!!!! Really hope you guys would do well for your paper if not I would live in guilt for the rest of my life hahahaha kidding, so exaggerated but definitely will be guilty though

The bff sent me all the way back to my house so I invited her in to have a chat too. I've always wanted to get to the point where my parents can refer her as their other daughter, and my bff can refer them as another parents. I find it very cool and heartwarming, like our families are so close and know each other so well.. And if 1 day, *touch wood x100* something bad happens to either 1 of us, our family would be as worried as the other. But hahaha, that just happens to drama only. Still, #bffbucketlist

So my mumsie passed me a present and told me that I would find it familiar when I opened it. Indeed! I really got taken aback that I opened my mouth wide. It was a necklace that I helped to pick when she told me it was for her 'friend's daughter'! She was saying how slow I was to have not realised or suspect anything and I was really clueless about it. I didn't know it was meant for me. Surprises after surprises, my brother came home with a gift too which I was very touched cause we don't really buy things for each other. And while I was revising halfway, my dad came towards me and passed me a Calvin Klein watch. I swear I couldn't be any happier! Not because it was a branded watch, but because I was feeling really blissful, to be surrounded by the people who has always been loving me despite all my flaws and imperfections.

18; I'm so thankful I see it all better now and I would start spending my time doing things with people who are worth my time and effort even if it's a non meaningful activity.

Saturday, 30/8

Appreciation Day.

Met yunting and my movie partners to have a study session at the airport before heading to simei ite together.

So basically we spent most of our time talking and they gave me a surprise when I came back from the toilet.

Much surprised very blessed

Have no idea why both ben and I felt like it was some sad event no joke I nearly tear while watching the video montage cause it was filled with the days where we sacrificed our time under the hot sun, those tiring yet meaningful days.. and what the mentors did for us. They went up to the stage 1 by 1, holding some big boards with appreciation words on it :')

^yunting loves to take pictures of me hahahah all the candid shots by her while waiting to ask for help from someone to take a picture for us

Tuesday, 2/9

Last paper of the semester yeah so done with exams but I think I'll do badly for all of them.

I hate it when the teachers told us to study the whole book and ended up only a few chapters of it came out. :<

Headed to town immediately after exam ended, no, not to play but to get presents for my papa and mama.

^it's a once in a few months thing. It doesn't taste thaaaat good to me, and the long queue.. mehhh I've got no patience for that

Really love the service at takashimaya they just made everything so much better. :)

Wednesday, 3/9

It's papa lim's birthday!!!! Much love

Wheeee went to 四弯岛 early in the morning to have a feast!!

But poor dad misplaced his wallet (it was a branded gift from us!!) when he just used it for 2 days only!!!! 

Thursday, 4/9

Mumsie's birthday!!! But she was working on that day :(

Accompanied papa to buy mooncake at amk and coincidentally passed by jueyun's workplace.

So funny when she tried to promote the mooncake to my dad hahaha so much misses for this girl 

^really glad to see my mum being so happy when she received the gift. :)

I prefer giving than receiving because it really makes me happy to see people appreciating the things that I do/make/give and it somehow warmth my heart when I know I make someone's day.

Last Saturday, 6/9

Beach day!!!

Knowing that I was being separated from yunting and the rest of the girls that I was quite close to, I actually felt a bit reluctant to go but too late.. I only knew when I reached the destination.

Amanda and I were like telling each other stranger 1 stranger 2 etc hahaha luckily things weren't as bad as I thought

Our perception of this beach day was totally wrong. We thought it was free and easy but who knows there was a lot of activities planned for us already.

^here's my group of the day hurhur it's ok, at least I'm not the one who's awkward hehehe oh btw this tourist is from Japan!!!

I must say that was the first time ever in my life, that I got so dirty and played so crazily at the beach, but speaking of dirty, we can never beat JJ 

Potential frisbee player here

^look at how torturous I felt. No joke, my leg cramped halfway while playing this caterpillar game and JJ was standing over there, laughing at how short my legs are tsk

Was super wet from head to toes cause we failed to complete 1 of the games so the forfeit was to submerge inside the sea. I refused to go down cause I was afraid of cold but thankfully, mengwee came to hold and lead me down. I swear JJ is always of no help at all. He just asked to confirm if I had extra clothes and immediately after I nodded my head, he pressed my shoulders down I nearly drown ok hahaha nah, I've lifesaving certificate :D 

GROUP 4!!!!

Yay great job!!! Never thought that we would win!!! So surprised that we actually came in the 2nd place while yunting's group came in the 3rd woohoo the power of group 4 man! Dinner together and thank you guys for accompanying me to satisfy my cravings for blackball ^^

Monday, 8/9

Finally a decent date with bff after sooooo long!!

Pretty amazed to see us wearing the same top but of different color without any planning at all.

Telepathy won't stop working on us even till the day we die hehheh

^food food food yumz love it

^caught 'Lucy' at Platinum suites woohoo for $28 only!! I think it's worth it 

Stupid us kept pressing a button which is to seek assistance but we didn't know so the drinks that we bought from gongcha ended up being confiscated :((

^stupid bff was like asking me to smile properly so now you 嫌弃 me already la :,(

^kkkz now swag ma?

 ^accompanied the burden to try churros tsk

Know what, tbh I always feel nervous when we are going to meet up after so long of not seeing each other because I fear that we no longer have any common topics to talk about. However, I was proven wrong & I glad it did. It makes me realise that time and distance doesn't mean anything at all cause best friend can withstand anything. Instead, we just kept blabbering to each other, be it bitching or just engrossed in a serious conversations. I love it when we talk about something serious or meaningful, like her questions always get me thinking. For instance, she asked if I would donate my organ to my friend if he/she needs it. & I honestly told her that I wouldn't, if we are just acquaintances. Moment like this really makes me ponder to myself, if the person is really worth it. I'm not the type of friends who value friendship to death. I mean, I value certain people only, unlike those hi-bye friends. This is me. Cause I don't want to lose myself anymore while holding back all those 'friendships' 

True friend will take the bullet for you. & for you, bff, I will. Even though you always say I'm timid or scare of death HAHA here's to many more years of friendship!! :)

^now yknow what's the best time to stop talking to me idek what am I saying too

This is such a lengthy post I know but thanks for reading still. Happy holidaysssss