This Is My Wish To You

Good Health

Happiness, Peace and Joy

Friendship and Love

Happy Chinese New Year! xx

Running To The Sea

I'm watching Skyfall on Fox movies. If only we all had the capacity to age as good as he has.

Running to the Sea - Röyksopp

I hadn't deliberately not blogged the last 2 days. Believe it or not, I actually forgot. Some pretty good distractions have been put in place I'd say.

And Show, you're probably doing what you do best, but, I don't like the direction you're headed. I feel my heart breaking already.. Bring back the zany and cute, if that's not too much to ask for.

I'm off work starting tomorrow for the CNY break, time to really watch what I eat and tactically avoid questions I have no answers to!

And that, is one beautiful yacht.

He Is My Light, My Strength, My Song

In Christ Alone - Keith & Kristyn Getty

Sunday was slow, and nice. I'd have preferred my lunch coffee hot, but alas, it was too hot in the coffee shop to call for a hot drink.

Sleepy!

Hello, Goodbye

Hello, Goodbye - Hyorin

Saturday afternoon tune. If I can describe in words what right now feels like, this would be it.

Sitting on a bean bag, reading a book, in a cozy little corner, wearing something comfortable. Feeling comfortable in one's own skin.

Yup, that feeling of perfection. Or at least that comes close to my definition of perfection. =)

There's stuff that I can't solve, that I don't have answers to, or at least not immediate answers to. But they'll come some day. Even if the answers are never found, maybe it's meant to be that way.

This is a weird state I feel I am in, but I don't dislike it, not one bit.

Happy Saturday folks! xx

10 Things I Will Forever Be Grateful For

Let It Go - Sylvia 黃薛栗

1. That my parents had sent me to a Chinese primary school when I barely knew my own Chinese name. Those were probably some of the toughest days of my growing up, having to cope with learning a new language and getting spanked for not doing well.

2. That I started, and stuck to sailing. A BIG (you wouldn't believe how big) part of who I am today has (very) much to do with it! Character building, places its brought me, people I've befriended, valuable life lessons. All of it.

3. That I am capable of being myself, and not be apologetic for who I am. Or should I say, not always being apologetic for who I am. Sometimes, I do shoot myself in the foot.

4. That I come from a family that has provided for me sufficiently, to be able to enjoy the joys of growing up without having to worry about much and still learn to appreciate and value the little things in life.

5. That I studied Psychology and came to know people who are today, some of the most important people in my life!

6. That I've travelled and have seen some parts of the world. Different perspectives to life developed as a result, and hopefully that has made me into a better person. And of course, has also helped me to identify my likes and dislikes better.

7. That I've been blessed with a face that helps me get away with a lot of things. True story, don't scoff!

8. That English is my first language. As I grew up, it dawned on me how fortunate I am growing up speaking English and that it's a privilege that I shouldn't take for granted. Doesn't matter that I'm always relying on spell-check to get my spelling correct.

9. That I had done ballet and gymnastics when I was younger so now I can bend forward and cut my toenails without much difficulty. Flexibility rocks! I hope I can still say the same when I'm old and grey.

Truthfully, I wrote item 9 without really meaning it but I can't think of anything else at this very present moment.

10. That I've managed to come this far in life and can look back and tell myself: You've lived a good 25 years, keep it up! =)

Signing off feeling grateful! xx

Kiss And Tell, Kiss Will Tell

15th and 16th of Feb. Why must all things happen on that one fateful weekend? And I'm not even thinking about Valentines on the 14th.

To quote Girlfriday on Dramabeans, "But then, that’s the thing about falling in love—you have to feel the lows to feel the highs, making miracle pills moot and hell a crowded place." Too much win with that statement.

Again, reference to the title from I Need Romance. Show, you did it, so cute! Too cute. /squeal 

Pearls of wisdom: You're single so you can mingle.

Funnies: The only thing that's not single about me is my age and weight. And, your car is new for a very long time already.

Wheee. I've been in good spirits lately, I wonder why too. Think it's just that happiness is contagious.

Feeling the happiness too? =)

I Need Romance

HOW MANY OF YOU CLICKED ON THE TITLE JUST TO SEE WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!

Terrible people.. Tsk.

My latest drama craze, it's of the same title. It's light, breezy and fluffy. Literally - because it's winter time so they're all wrapped up in cozy stuff. And it has tonnes of cute. Just how I like it.

I hope they keep it that way. Show, I am warning you, don't break my heart.

A few things.

Today, has to be my unluckiest day with cars. My car has died on me. And my mom's car is apparently not on cool terms with me either. So I'm left at home to fend for myself.

And the funniest part was, I texted my girlfriends saying that I'm stuck at home and one of them responded to say, "You cook something to eat.. Don't just eat icecream", just as I started to dig into this..

HAHAHA! Laugh die me. Ai Vee Why, you're a good friend. I love you!

I did just eat icecream though, because who am I kidding.

See, I am capable of happy emotions too. Not (always) an emo kid.

Stay Alive

I'm not sure if it's because of how I've labelled you as a special person and that's why all things naturally carry a special meaning...

Stay Alive - Jose Gonzalez

This song is spot on. Correct in so many ways. Thank you you! =)

Somethings, we're not proud of. But it's not that we can undo the past. So why fret over what was. Just look ahead, and march on towards better days. That's only fair.

Alright. On with life, bring it on tomorrow!

Sleep tight all.. xx

Second Chances

Some people deserve those. Not all people do, but because we can't be certain the first time around, second chances are always usually worth it. Because chances are, you'll then know for sure.

I've never openly said this, but I suspect it's not something I've just realized - I am thankful that my little brother has grown to become someone capable of loving. Seeing him the way he is, I'm glad.

Graffiti at the Pasar Seni station in Kuala Lumpur

Today's activity included the above, a massive dinner, and a church sermon which I reckon means much deeper than what I could understand.

I also slept very soundly on my floor because I was in need of sleep but refused to climb into bed in my dirty attire.

Three day work weeks are awesome, but there's not going to be many of those for awhile. In life, we win some, we lose some.

Is losing interest a sign of needing a new challenge or is it just a sign that one is in need of an attitude change?

I think I'll sleep really well tonight! I hope you do too! xx

Green Tea Latte Saves The Day

Legacy - Nicky Romero vs Krewella

I don't get the idea of the video, the message though I get. But, why? Well, moving on.

I heard that tune when I was window shopping (very successfully) earlier today. And shazam-ed it. =)

My excel sheet froze on me the last 5 mins while I was at work. It wasn't a lot of information that I lost, but sufficient enough that I got angry.

Anyways. Despite it all..

I'm a happy camper!

So I Have A Confession

And you can judge me whichever way you like, but just let me remind you that judging people isn't right.

(It's really a pointless confession though, so yeah).

I'm like most girls, I like to look pretty. I want to be pretty. Not that most of you don't know that already.

It may not seem like it, but I do (try to) play around with makeup every now-and-then, except, after I'm done with all the face painting, I look at myself in the mirror.. and reach for the cotton pads and my makeup remover. So when you see me outside, I'm with no makeup.

So I guess I could say that I look better with no makeup - natural beauty. Puahaha. Okay, or not. Maybe I'm just really lousy at putting on makeup. My main gripe is that I can't get the correct shade of bbcream / foundation / powder or whatever it is. So I always think I look incredibly fake. But for the most of it, for those times I've put on makeup and had photos taken, the photos turn out pretty alright.

So my point of debate will forever lie in that moment of before-I-leave-home, if I'm in a hurry and have no time to remove whatever I have put on, I'll have makeup on. But if I've got more than a second to spare and steal a few more glances of myself in the mirror, off goes all the effort.

When I was in Korea though, I made it a point to have makeup on everyday, and funny thing is then, I actually think I looked pretty good.

Now that was just an opportunity for me to let you see my pretty face. I do have makeup on in the picture. And I use the same stuff now and then. I don't know why it seemed alright there and not when I'm here. Maybe it's just the different air.

So, that's it. I told you it was a pointless confession - more like just something random to write about. And since we're already at that, here's to more random stuff.

The bump on my foot is hurting, again. -_-

I wanna cut my hair, short this time, because dramatic changes like that tends to get my a lot of attention and *ahem* if you don't already know, I'm quite the attention seeker. But all my friends are against it, supposedly because I look more feminine (therefore less fierce) with longer hair.

I should probably be more open to dating. I'm starting to enjoy being alone a little too much. What if I end up totally loving being alone and never get attached? Not that I see it as a problem now, but in 40 years from now I'm not too sure..

I've got a dilemma because I can't decide, it's bothering me. Or more like, I've made a choice, the right one and it's still not working out as planned. And it doesn't help that if I changed my mind and make the wrong choice, which is really more of what I want, I would become someone I myself won't like. Who gets themselves into situations like this! -_-

The older I grow, the less I know what to talk to people about. I guess that's part of why I am learning to be more comfortable with being alone. I don't like it when I complain, which is more often than not what I always end up doing when with people. I hate complaining. I hate gossiping. I hate it all. Makes me dislike myself.

Ahhh, I know just what I need. A vacation to somewhere nice!

But for now, a nice long shower would do. And a lil bit of reading before bed. =)

Thursday Evening

Icecream and coffee it is for dinner tonight. I was thinking of throwing in a cupcake too, but that'd be too much me thinks.

No work tomorrow! To the bird park it is. For a kiddo's birthday. Teehee.

I was supposed to be out and about this evening, but it's turned out to be one of those stay home nights, not that I'm complaining. I love my own company. At times like now.

Work on Saturday and photoshoot of Sunday. I'm kinda excited.

Because smileys are healthy.

Eat Sleep Rave Repeat

It's cray cray. I like the tune of it, not the lyrics sans for the four words above. And even out of the four, I only particularly like one and two. Repeat of one and two I like too. #ibefunny

3 cups of coffee and I am still sleepy. Brain shut down.

Thank you Wednesday, for being kind.

It's Only Day Fourteen

If I lived from theme to theme, last week's theme would've been - why do people focus on negatives more than positives. One error triumphs nine wins sorta thing. Doesn't make mathematical sense.

But it's true. People all function that way. I too do beat myself up for one mistake and fail to realize the other things I did right.

It's all a lie. Lies. How do you go on that way? If you were Pinocchio, you'd have a nose that went around the world.

I'll be honest. I do have a front, and it's always there. A protective shield somewhat, afraid people will see all the ugliness so the front is ultra charming. Helps that I have the shell to go with it too. But I suppose it's only good for awhile, there'll be cracks eventually.

I like being alone. I really do.

And my pimple hurts. If only I could say "Because my pimple is ruining my outer appearance so I can't come" and not sound too bimbotic.

我不配 - Jay Chou

(I'm left with 5 mins to complete this post because I gave myself 15 minutes today)

I don't like it when people come too close without me wanting them to do so. I don't like it when people show concern (be it genuine or fake) when I don't want them to. There's a time for everything, and that time is determined by me, at least for things relevant to me.

And no, I am not weird, or difficult to please. I'm just me.

(Alarm goes off)

Angsty? Ansty? Probably a bit of both. It's all hormones.

Subaba Lubaba

[Scheduled Post]

Thought this makes a nice Monday morning tune. =))

說到愛 - 蔡健雅

Enjoy! xx

Sunday Calories Don't Count

BOOYAH!

I finally got to spend my entire day doing almost absolutely nothing. Except for eating icecream, and drinking coffee, and eating more icecream. =))

Okay, maybe I did a little more than just that, but it was a nice and easy day.

One of the messages at church this morning was about being still no matter how tough it gets, because God is faithful, and He will not desert us. We need to trust and obey, and know that He's always there even when we think otherwise.

I love shopping in Guardians.. considering how I put a ban on shopping for clothes and the likes, shopping for necessities is as fulfilling as it is gonna get.

Breakouts galore, oh the horror! Probably do a mask tonight.

Have a great week ahead everyone; with Tues and Fri being holidays, it can't be that hard! xx

And So

It was a crazy week. And by that, I don't mean crazy kinda good. It was not a great week in all honesty. But enough of ranting and complaining, special thanks to those who listened patiently to all that I have to say. /heart

That's the end of a not-so-great chapter, on with better days!

Now, let's take some time to appreciate some awesome photos - click here! So pretty!

And now that I've got some time to slow down, I've got time to think about menial things, like, should I cut my nails now since I'm going for a mani and pedi in a week's time?

Haha, welcome to my life! xoxo

P/s: Still a little miffed that I'm missing Langkawi this year despite having planned for it months ago.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars

How I wonder what you are.

你就不要想起我 - 田馥甄

It's cold, I'm tired and lacking sleep. I want to wear my jeans short everywhere I go for they are most comfy. And my longest workday is not even over yet. All I wanna do is hide beneath the warm cozy blanket.

渺小 - 田馥甄

Can I please just go to bed without a shower?

No you lazy dirty bum, you cannot go to bed without a shower.

My 2014 Resolutions

This is up a little bit late. But here it goes anyway..

1. Shopping ban. I am putting a ban on buying new clothing for the entire 2014 - no new shoes, new tops, new jeans, no new earrings / rings / necklaces etc, unless the situation deem it completely necessary. Gifts for others are a different story.

Note to self: I shouldn't be traveling to countries where shopping is the main itinerary like Thailand or even Taiwan.

2. To travel to 2 new places that I've not been to before. Calling all travel buddies!

3. To be vegetarian and/or pescetarian the first week (7 days) of each month. This is mainly to lead a healthier lifestyle. This means I'll be meat-free for my birthday this year too, party planners please take note!

4. Read more. And Dramabeans don't count.

5. Be more watchful of my expenses. To jot down as best as I can all my expenditure daily.

6. Work towards a promotion at work, or in other words, be open to any career advancement opportunities, and be proactive while at it.

7. To spend at least half an hour each day to do quiet time. If due to unforeseen circumstance I happen to skip a day, it shall be replaced within the same week.

8. To get a full medical check up.

9. To learn a new language, or a new skill. And in general to be open to new adventures and ideas.

10. To be kind, patient, forgiving and thankful. Always!

And so here we go! =)

It's Only Day Two

And I've already been a bad kid. =(

I promise I'll do better for the rest of the days remaining.

Hello

2014

Be all sorts of good! =)