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On the 2nd day of 2010, I went CnG shopping with Joyce!:D:D:D Finally~ We have been talking about it since some time ago...

So I brought her to Bugis street! And we practically covered every single part of Bugis street! I could totally feel the soreness in my legs.

Joyce is really a great shopping companion, she can really walk and walk without complaining! Even I bought ice Milo while she survived purely on her water. I believed we shopped from around 4pm to 9pm, that's 5 hours straight!

It's practically $10 everywhere! Luckily I managed to control (abit) so I only had alot of pending items which in the end I didn't buy. Joyce is not an impulse buyer, a very rational one actually!

So here's us after a long day of shopping!:D

I really like this! We looked so so so delightful, esp Joyce!:D

It's been a few posts since I posted pictures. I'm beginning to like word post:) More bloggable without the need to edit and upload images, which usually take up quite some time.

But I still love taking photos!

Beautiful and happy (so that includes candid shots) moments are meant to be captured!:D

Us making funny faces!:) These photos are more us as we are more animated than our usual "decent" pose suggests.

My personal favourites!:D

On a side note, I did a 17 min run! Nothing to wow about but it's the start that's difficult. So I did the 1st run of the year! 30 min run next and many more to come! :)

Minimal

Attempted the minimalist lifestyle for a day (less than a day I supposed).

It has been a long time since I went Suntec without full gear make-up, one that includes eye make-up to open my peepers.

So today is the day where I only applied BB cream and a slight hint of blusher. And I didn't tie up my hair into my usual bun. So today is "minimal" day for me:)

Felt really good about it:)

As in, I feel that I look much better than expected. Maybe cos I have been putting on make-up for quite some time already, so I thought I would look weird without it, especially my eye make-up. However, it turns out well!

So it was kind of a dress down day for me:) Should do this more often, save time on make-up (and removing make-up) and tying hair.

Photos unedited. I'm quite amazed my eyes are not as small as I thought:)

Anyway, me and LokeX2 were at Suntec for True Fitness Open House. Personally wanted to just get the 1-week trial membership to try their yoga classes. I was really contemplating on signing up if it's good after I have a stable income. But turns out the membership fees are really rocket sky high!

Whatever it is, since we were there, we got to tour around the place and also got to do an in body analysis. Basically it reports on our fat% so we know which part of our body requires more attention.

It was really insightful as they explained the numericals.

My BMR (basal metabolism rate) is only 1161kcal and google says that an average female BMR should be around 1300-1500kcal per day. No wonder they said I have a low metabolism rate and LokeX2 is right about me sleeping too much.

The same goes with him. His BMR is 1550kcal while google says an average male BMR should be around 1600-1800kcal per day.

Time to really get moving MORE!

Anyway, mine on the left and his on the right.

There are 2 interesting parts here. One is I have higher fat % on both my legs as compared to him! OMG! I really should stop laughing at him cycling (and still not actually losing visible weight):P.

The other thing is he has a much higher fat % on his right leg than his left, so much so that his % is almost similar to mine. Weird.

Alright, these were the most useful things we learned:) Shall go down for at least 1 of their yoga classes this week to get started on yoga. As for actual lessons, hopefully to sign up for one in NUS first, cheap and good:) Enjoying the benefits as a student for the final last sem.

Resolution of the month: Move more, hydrate more and eat less:)

Reflections

Before I officially embark on the new year of 2010, I would like to take some time reflecting on my past year in 2009.

To me, 2009 has been a fantastic year, the best year that I have had up till this point:)

It all started with something seemingly small yet major to me - rebonding of my hair.

Gone with the legendary "broom", I finally can let down my hair and enjoy having fuss-free hair:)

That, I feel, marks the beginning of my wonderful year of 2009!

Other major highlights of the year are as follow.

• Fulfilled my wish to perform dance on stage, after a hiatus for around 4 years since I graduated from PHS (not considering the mass dances I taught during jc). Love every single moments with Dhoppers, re-connecting with dance, practising together after class, body-aching and of course the final moments on stage, I will remember all these:)

• Fortunate enough to obtain the BCA-Industry Scholarship, thus also secured a job before graduation. I'm really grateful for that:)
  
  
• Met the President up-close and even had a super short but memorable conversation with President SR Nathan during his visit to SDE:)
  
  
• Took a module with LokeX2 and enjoyed the process of studying the same module together:) I'm still very impressed with his beautifully and meticulously prepared mindmaps.
  
  
• Conquered Forest Adventure with LokeX2. I'm quite afraid of heights btw, despite my height, and we had to do flying fox for 3 times!
  
  
• Watched my 1st musical titled "Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy" at Esplanade with LokeX2 and Pok. I prefer the fast, hyped up songs rather than the slow, soothing ones. Yes, I did doze off but only for a few seconds.
  
  
• Bowling with SDE and PFM gang. It's real fun and I think it's a nice combination of exercising and socializing. More of it this year!
  
  
• Helped LokeX2's aunt to paint her newly renovated house. We just painted the kitchen though. But it's really nice to have her trust us enough to let us do the painting.
  
  
• Bought my 1st smartphone BB Curve! Like everything about it except that it's black, that's why it's covered with pink cover now:)
  
  
• Signed up for SG Cares and embarked on 2 volunteering events, one with Mercy Relief and the other with KidsRead Programme. Volunteering never fails to brighten my day:)
  
  
• Set up an online thrift shop with CHAOS known as ChaoticThrift. I love how it brought us together every alternate weeks and strengthen our bonds. It's like we are back to the times when we were preparing for our dance performances during secondary school days:) And we did actually made a few deals!:)
  
  
• Embarked on a $20,000 rooftop garden project with the passionate and generous help from Mr Lee from Yishun Town Secondary School and Mr Richard Tan from Garden and Landscape:) It's all thank to them that I am able to work on my dissertation and thus is able to graduate:)

Yes, I have to flip through my 2009 organizer and BB to help me with this reflections.

On top of these, I am blessed with my lovely LokeX2, CHAOS, POXML, The 6Cs, PFM Gang, Dhops and most importantly my family:) They have made my 2009 a great blast!

It has been a great year I must say:)

However great the past year has been, I remember reading from somewhere saying that what happened in the past, whether good or bad, is still the past. Your past will not determine whether you will succeed in the future. Rather, it depends on the present. So no matter how well or how bad one has done, it really doesn't matter. Don't let it makes you complacent or let it limit you, now is the key to make things happen:)

So with the new year, its a good time to reflect on our life and to decide to make this year an even better one:)

"Forget perfection, aim for improvement."

Cheers to a better 2010!:D

About me :)

Had a fantastic 2009 and looking forward to 2010

Decided that renewing her blog is one way to embrace the new year with a new blog look

22 years old

Currently pursuing B.Sc Project and Facilities Management in NUS

A virgo who seeks to strike a balance between being perfect and being a perfectionist

Wish to live, love, learn, laugh and leave a legacy during her stay on Earth

A young Buddhist hoping to learn more about the Dharma

Believe that every individual is unique and is dynamic - there's more to what meets the eye

Hope to utilize this blog more often as a channel to reflect, share and inspire

This blog is about me, everything and everyone else that plays a part in my life

Live, love, learn, laugh and leave a legacy

Happy belated 22nd to PohX2!:D

Protective building paper ended! Yeah luckily closed paper was the 1st paper:) 2 more open book exams and holidays await on 2nd dec!

But for now, it's mini break till my 2nd paper this Sat.

1day before my 1st paper did all the editing and printing of photos. Keep looking at PohX2 as exam preparation, hope she will bring me luck for my protective paper:)

Right after exams, did up her belated bday photo collage card. Wait till I saw her playing FarmVille on fb, ensured that she was already at home, then off I vroom to her house:) Thanks to my mummy for waiting in the car for me while I carried out the surprise. Almost got lost in the carpark lah, LokeX2 gave me a F for orientation in the end:P

PohX2 said I came at the right, 5min earlier she would be bathing and 5min later she would have her facial mask on. Yeah~

Glad that she loves surprises!:D

生日快乐喔~ 希望你喜欢这份迟来但诚意满满的生日卡喔！:)

Although there's some hiccups, still great thanks to Via for helping me to spy on PohX2!

And I even "brought along" Via, Marcus and Linyi to surprise her:P

Whatever it is, POXML meet up after exam plsssss~

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More photos of LokeX2 double surprises on his actual bday:)

By his family who woke up especially early to surprise him at 9am on a Sat:)

By Katongsters as led and coordinated by his BFF Pok! Thanks so much everyone!:)

The surprise that really caught him off-guard!

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Self-proclaimed break for today before I shall start revising Dynamics of Interpersonal Effectiveness:) A really practical module I would say, seems like common sense but somehow there's an even deeper level of enlightenment that can be derived from it.

Shall enjoy the process of studying it:)

It's already my 2nd last exams in NUS, let's enjoy the status of studying as a student together, I know I will miss it totally after graduation. So it's cherishing the now:)

Mr LokeX2 24th!:D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MR LOKEx2!:D

13th Nov Friday was not our usual studying day. It's a special day dedicated to celebrate his birthday since there was Katongster BBQ on his actual bday.

Prepared a total of 24 presents (both tangibles and intangibles) for him!

As summed up by the photo galore below:)

Bright and cheery (and yellow-y) flowers for him to start off his celebration! Armed with ingredients, card and presents in those bags.

Bday card cum iternary - Twenty Four:)

Healthy baked meal for him!

Add-ons to his wardrobe!

吃饱饱，穿帅帅 followed by The Photo of His Day!:D

His Lost & Found - re-bought him the yellow mechanical pencil that he lost:) And I got him to use it right away. "Just draw anything that comes to your mind. Must be niceX2 de"

And ta-dah! His masterpiece within 15 min!:D

I was so surprised and super touched by what he drew:) My best appreciation gift that came totally unexpectedly:D

Then off we went to visit his ah ma - something we havnt done for a few weeks due to projects. And ah ma was so happy when he gave her a super sweet hug:)
Secret time next! Actually wanted to treat him White Choc Macademia cake @ Secret Recipe but sadly it was sold out. We had marble cheese and it's also nice and classic. But we are so going there again for WCM!

Since he said it's been some time since he last bought tissue from the auntie, so he did some charity on his (pre) bday:)
Following that, we went to have some play time @ the arcade hahaha~ Surprising I had the best daytona race - maybe that's because I'm getting better haha...

We then ended off our day and also spent his 1st hour of bday in the cinema watching 2012! I must say it's really AMAZING!:D Love it! The 158 minutes didn't feel long at all! I wouldn't say that it's something that's going to happen but I just feel that it's not totally unrealistic. It just sets me thinking:)

Although that day didn't start out well due to last minute meeting for my dissertation, I'm glad that it went on well and ended really great!:D

And I'm really elated to receive this unexpected gift in return:D Love max, sincerity max:)
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His actual bday then started off with his family surprise 9AM bedside celebration! Hahaha~ Watched the video and it's really nice! Although he said he did hear something and was expecting something already, nevertheless he appreciates the fact that they woke up early just to surprise him:)

After which, it was supposed to be his surprise attack 2 by the Katongster. The plan was for him to fetch me to his house and meanwhile the Katongster shall make their way to his house and hide in his parents' room.

Who knows he came to surprise me earlier than expected with breakfast instead! Luckily his sister managed to get us to buy something 1st before returning home, allowing the Katongster to prepare in his parents' room.

In short, we came home, went in his room and when his mummy called him out, the Katongster was at his door! Yeah! This time he was really 100% surprised! YES!:D

Busy day follows~ Grocery shopping, BBQ, K-ing @ Greg's hse, Changi Airport to pick up their friend, finally home!

Thanks for everyone who helped in making his bday a truly special one:) I enjoyed it too:)

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Alright had my fair share of fun and rest, so tomorrow shall mark the 1st day of official studying for my 2nd last exams in NUS:) How fast~ 3 papers, 1 closed book. Exams this sem is not the most daunting thing, it has got to be dissertation for me. So exams for now and it shall be full dissertation time during the Dec holidays.

On a side note, the X'mas mood is lingering already!:D Ho ho ho~ Time for shopping, gatherings, fun and food!:D

Dressed up!

YeahX3~ I dressed up my pretty pink camera with nice pinky DIY stickers:)

Spent a long time thinking about the design, I think at least 2 hours, before I finally started on the actual thing.

Spent an even longer time completing it. Tedious but it all turns out well:)

My camera has turned 1 year old already so I thought I should give it a better look:) And I managed to incorporate LokeX2's original heartX2 decorations into the new design:)

Spent some time decorating these too! :) *真的是心血来朝*:D
I like I like! Simple things that make me happy:)

KL!:D

Yeah! 1st KL trip with the Loke family:)

Main main agenda:

The big Loke family had a birthday celebration for 6 members, including both LokeX2's sisters.

Main agenda: SHOPPING!

Daiso RM5 each!

This should be KL's 1st Daiso shop and it's relatively smaller, think it's still quite a novelty there:)
With their ma ma!:)
We went to Sunway Pyramid for more shopping:) BigX2 place~ And I bought my 1st F21 goodies! Haha~

LokeX2 quotes my style as "CnG" :) How apt!

Other than shopping, of course we had to eat their nice food! Too bad we didnt get the chance to eat the highly-raved (by the Loke family) curry yong tau hu at JB. It was closed, unfortunately. *Heard that Loke's parents went to JB on Sun to satisfy his daddy's craving. And they da-bao back for them! Envy~* Hopefully I get to try it next time!:)

And we went to eat the Lok Lok (not Loke Loke:P). YumX2! So glad that we managed to find the one with SUPERB crispy-till-the-max fried mushrooms:D Really yummy!:D Must rmb the name is "Fat Boss":D Must try!

At the same time, I also got to know more about the big Loke family. Luckily LokeX2 elder sister was there to guide me through:)

Esp happy to know their cousins:D All so lively and lovely:)
LokeX2 with the kids:)

Finally, our loots!:D Hehe~
Hopefully I can have the chance to go back and visit them again:) And also to enjoy more shopping with the Loke sisters:)

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So fast~ everything is coming to an end.

Lectures have ended for 1 module. 2 other modules are left with only 1 last lecture each.

Tuitions have ended for 2 of my sec 2 students. 1 O lvls student's tuition ending this Tue and the other O lvls student's ending next Tue. *Meaning end of my part-time career and income haha*

Year4 Sem1 is ending in about 1month plus time.

At least for me, the most hectic part of the sem is over:)

I can now take things a little slower and at a more comfortable pace:)

It's stay-home Mon tomorrow:) *I will miss our Lunching Day though. Hope we can have one on Wed instead:)*

Yeah this week is going to be exceptionally great as I'm so looking forward to CHAOS Ladies Night Out!!! *Not Chaotic Thrift this time round haha* Yeah!!! Now I got to think of what to wear~ Haha.. *excitedX2!*

Alright time to sleep:) Nights! *Hopefully one day I will have a more normal body clock. Then again, maybe I am just born with an owl's body clock*

Just want to update:)

It's been ages since I shopped at Far East. Has been to addicted to Bugis that it has reached a saturation point for now.

Then suddenly realized how long it has been since I last stepped into Far East to shop. As in real shopping.

So last last Sat after my Sat-early-morning tuition with Tessa, LokeX2 accompanied me to shop!:D

It's amazing that just by dressing up and dolling up can have such an uplifting effect! It's definitely a feel-good booster :)

Read from somewhere that everyday is a special day and hence everyday is worth dressing up and looking at your best:D So why wait for special day/occasion to wear something nice or something that you feel comfortable in when you can do it everyday:)

Of course there are lazy days when I feel like dressing down with my specs. But I will remind myself that everyday is a special day and I feel that I should celebrate each day:)

Back to shopping.

Bought super alot of things:D Retail-therapy-ed!

Went to Ion. Nothing much for us actually. Window shopping:) And also to satisfy his ramen craving. But Marutama Ra-Men is still our favourite:)

My 2nd part time job - his paprazzi:)

It's been proven - I take better photos (than him):P

Our most unique photo till date:D *Muahahahahaha~* But I like!:D

First step:)

Yeap, first step to cooking more decent meals:)

This mini achievement of mine was dated a few weeks back. Havnt had the time to upload the photos from my BB and amazingly the photo quality is better than expected:)

Just feel like cooking something nice and warm for LokeX2 after his overnight lan-ing with his Katongsters:) So off I went to the NTUC with my favourite pink-CLEO-reusable-environmental-friendly-bag:) Definitely made grocery shopping double the fun:)

So presenting my zha-pa-lang porridge:) With overwhelming ingredients haha.. But it turned out really much tastier than expected:) And he thought so too! Haha cos he didnt expect much haha:P I have my secret "weapon" to thank:)

And the greedy me even wanted to prepare appetizers cos I thought the porridge that I wanted to cook may not be enough. Apparently, I underestimated my cooking skills and we almost couldnt finish.
And so, we happily finished up the 2-course meals that could be used to serve 4 person I think:D Nevertheless, it's one of the happiest meal I have had:D
Aright, shall wait for my next cooking inspiration to strike me:)

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Today is such a "having-a-lot-of-thoughts-day" as proven by my sudden surge in twitter updates:) I'm glad it's not a blue Monday though:)

Much to be happy about actually:)

Lecture ended 1 hour earlier. Tutorial was cancelled. So actually I just came school for 1 hour of lesson. Glad that we settled on our Protective Building project and that officially marks the end of school day.

Luckily Mon is Lunching Day with LokeX2:D Always make Mon a much better day:)

And just as I thought my dissertation is hitting a plateau, there's unexpected progress. Yeah~ I see light once again:)

Oh! I'm also counting down to end of tuitions:) 2 more weeks before O'levels:D

I would say today is a miraculous Monday:)

The fact that I blogged adds on to it too:P

Happy Monday!:D

Now back to project:)