Blow Wind Blow

Blow after blow after blow.

When you realise you're not different from the rest after all.

When you realise that no secrets are forever.

When you realise it's misplaced faith.

When you realise there's no running away or turning back.

When you realise you never should have had those expectations.

When you realise that the root of the problem traces right back to where you didn't expect it.

Yourself.

Though Tears Are Not Free

Those with more to prove, 

Always have more to lose.

Because we put in that much more heart, 

That much more effort, 

That much more care. 

And therefore, 

We are the first to bleed, 

Get hurt the worst, and cry the most. 

Toasty Toaster

Hello, today I'll be sharing with you about my latest online purchase from Shopee - a pretty pretty pastel mint toaster from Odette!

So, I did mention that I'll be moving to a new place in the next couple of months, and one of the things I was really looking forward to doing was to buy a toaster and have toasted bread. Really.

If you live alone, you'll probably understand the frustration (and pain) of buying a loaf of bread and force feeding yourself to finish the loaf before it expires. At times like that, I wished I had a toaster so that I could have a wider variety for eating bread.

You'd ask why couldn't I do it before? Well, mostly because I wasn't bothered to ask my landlords if I could bring in a toaster - I kind of just assumed they wouldn't welcome the idea. But I could be wrong.

Anyway though! Too late for that, I did buy a toaster, and I bought it now because this particular one was on sale, and it was love at first sight. Watch on!

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And my toasted bread turned out great, but I don't know why I can't upload photos right now, very strange, but I'll try again tomorrow.

Ultra happy! :D

Let's Eat Series Inspired: Seoul Shiok Noms

I finally dragged my butt to Seoul Shiok at Sengkang Square after having read about it a couple of times. And because I'm moving out of the neighbourhood soon, so it was a now-or-never sorta thing.

Also, I confess I've spent much of my downtime lately watching the second season of Let's Eat which stars my crush - Yoon Doojoon, who has just enlisted (sobs!) and my female crush, actress Seo Hyun Jin!

All the show has done for me was increase my cravings for all food Korean, and ignite my hopes that kdrama can become my reality. ROFL.

A snippet from the series, don't say I didn't warn you.

A girl can dream.

Back to Seoul Shiok, there wasn't a queue of humans per say, but I suppose as food delivery services is all the trend now, I waited for about 15mins, behind 2 delivery guys who had truckload of orders, before I could even place mine. Good thing I wasn't hungry.

Food was ready in about 10mins or so, so that was sweet. I'm not one to be fussy about my dining environment, so the non-aircond open air foodcourt didn't bother me, though I suspect it would be a concern for some.

Sidenote, Kopitiam kopi is the best, and at only $1.50 to boot. I sometimes wonder why we spend so much on premium coffee. (-__-)"

Soy Bean Paste stew, $4.90 and Fried Chicken Wings, $3.90 (for 2 pieces)

The stew was yums, though it was on the salty side. I have a preference for saltier food so it was just nice for me, no complains there. Mushroom, tofu, onions made up the main ingredients, and some slices of pork, that was what I could tell. The rice was nicely cooked too.

I went for the sweet soy fried chicken, and maybe perhaps.. no, I was too greedy. By the time I got to the chicken, I was pretty stuffed, but let's just say that I've tasted much better fried chicken wings.

All in all, my meal set me back by $8.80, not too shabby a price to pay for a Korean meal I suppose.

And in true Gu Dae-young fashion, here's what's left of my meal! :)

Happy tummy!

Are You Happy?

Am I happy? Affirmative.

Woke up today feeling chirpy. And 2 hours later, I still am feeling quite elated. No apparent reason though. I just feel happy. Life has been kind.

On to some thoughts of the day.

My kpop/ kdrama crush has enlisted - Yoon Doo-joon. Read an article about why he's so loved by fans and his own band members, and my hope is that, I too will be a leader like that. Bring people up, and rise together. Be humble and kind.

Ultimately, no one person is perfect, but while we're at life, we've got to give it our best shot. And truly, that is all one can ask for.

I want to figure out a style that I am comfortable with, and get past the experimental stage. Something that fits.

​Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

#positivevibes

Just Stay

Just Stay - HYOLYN; 서른이지만 열일곱입니다 OST Part.2

I managed a run after work, super proud of myself.

Thought today: When I started this new job, I was delighted that I could carry a handbag instead of a backpack, all day, everyday. But today I decided to carry my trusty Herschel and I instantly fell (back) in love with the convenience of a backpack.

Familiarity breeds comfort.

Time

Mhmm. Hola!

I've been away for a while haven't I?

Thought it was good time to come back and start penning down my daily thoughts and experiences as a form of stress relieve, at the same time keeping a journal, and sharing. Sort of like an all in one kind of thing.

Today, a regular thought popped up, it's mostly rhetorical and not for arguments sake.

Why do we always compare to others and fail to see what we are already blessed with?

The next time I catch myself comparing myself to others, I'll remind myself of this day.

I'll be back!