April

Before I know it, April is coming to an end.

Had a really good start to April because Chestnut came back from India after three long, painful weeks.

Not to forget, a family trip to HK, Macau & Zhuhai.

弟弟 and I.

Ruins of St Paul in Macau. Second time there and never got tired of its architectural magnificence.

Causeway Bay @ Hong Kong

April was also pleasant with @SeriouslyGD (a.k.a Grace) attempting to surprise us from Perth during her Easter break. Keyword: attempted. Hahaha kind of expected her arrival, somehow. But her presence over dinner was something I missed.

Glad to have you back even if it's seeing you for that few hours, or so.

During C's block leave we:

cycled

 had many, many lazy days

and a splendid relaxing weekend to recharge for the week

And a picture of Perry after his shower to end off. Too cute and fuglyyy hehe. 

Dear self,

I've been contented with my life and what I have. But sometimes I can't help but to make that little bit of comparison and sometimes I wonder to myself "I think I deserve a little bit of that." or "I wonder how does it feels like to receive a pleasant surprise in xxx's shoes."

I can't help, really, to not compare. Some blame the social media for setting up expectations, some blame others who spoil the market. I have been blaming both the former and the latter but in the end, I too, have myself to blame - for being so unappreciative and not being contented enough with what I have. Call it greed, call it demanding, but I have always wanted to have a life of abundance in terms of every single thing. 

Looking back, yes. I WAS contented but I guess as time passes, things change, demands change. They also say, every individual is unique and you cannot make comparisons, but I cannot help but to look at everyone around me being pleasantly surprised one by one, and I'm just here waiting, and waiting, and waiting for something miraculous to happen.

I can just continue waiting...

Maaarch.

Finally over and done with Uni Year 2! Good riddance!

Spent my two weeks bumming and lazing around because I thought this break was pretty well deserved after crazy amount of time spent dedicated on revision and more revision. Feeling so guilt-free and carefree. I have never felt this way in a long time because I've always been drowned with assignments even during my short uni breaks. 

We rarely get to have C's dad's car unless he's away on a business trip and we were lucky to have it on our anniversary, as well as the last weekend of March. The convenience and fuss-free transport.... def love being chauffeured around :) Perfect way to end our Feb...

Who eats like that and who drives like that...?

 

...and also the perfect way to start our March even though we'll be away for three long weeks and he'll be stuck in a godforsaken place in Babina, India. Glad to spend C's block leave with him before he leaves.

After a huge commotion during the transition of Feb-Mar, he surprised me with a couple's massage & spa. Words could not describe how I felt at that moment and thinking back, I'm still feeling so happy about this pleasant surprise.

We swam.

We bummed around.

We feasted.

We played.

I cannot wait for the third week of March to arrive already! Can't wait for my family trip to Macau & HK. It's been long since I been there. The thought of just shopping and feasting with the perfect weather excites me. Till then!

First.

The past official 366 days (2012 was a leap year) taught me a lot of things. Taught me to give and take, to be more patient, sensitive and to love more. I could go all the way back when we first dated 1 year 8 months ago when you accompanied me to Mount Elizabeth hospital to get my spine checked, patiently waiting for me to take me X-rays tests and whatnot, then had a simple lunch and hung around town.

Could never see this day coming but it came, eventually. And I'm proud of us. Thank you for loving me when I least deserved it.

It was a simple affair. Alfresco candlelight dining by the breezy coast at Privé as we admired pretty houses and yachts, exchanged letters and gifts, having a nice meal. And perhaps dressing up for the occasion since we always went casual most of the time.

Took a stroll by the bay and enjoying the breeze. Desserts after, at a quaint and cozy café Wimbly Lu which took us forever to locate and got lost in the car for a good 20 minutes. A slice of blackout cake and the signature lava cake were our sweet treats that evening.

And before we know it, we got home and fell asleep right after we got back. Simple and sweet :)

Festivities in Feburary

Snippets of February so far

First family photo of CNY and it's my favourite shot

 

Goodbye Grace & Deanna

Valentine's Day to S.E.A Aquarium

January

One twelfth of a year gone.

January was splendid. Not that I could recall what I did, but school days were short with three hours lecture a day and sometimes an hour and a half. That is if we skipped lessons. Spent a lot of time lazing around in solitude feeling all zen and also spent a huge portion of my time with the people that I hold dear. Caught up with people whom I've never seen for ages. 

And today, the last day of January, I woke up to my Econs results and jumped around with joy. Nice mum brought me for a good dinner. Nice dad to pick us up after dinner. Everything was nothing short of perfect today! 

If only the next 11 months could be spent like that too.

Foresee that I'll be having a love-hate relationship for the month of February. Special occasions aplenty but even plenteous amounts of revision and assignments to catch up too. Never have they once spared me during the CNY period. March would be another tough month but am hoping my family trip to wherever the plane takes us pans out and be a pleasant one!

Just, wake me up when March ends.

Life, as it is.

People push you to your limits.

But when you finally explode and fight back,

you're the mean one.

#truestory

#storyofmylife

Christmas lovin'

This Christmas was slightly more different from the past 19 Christmases I have spent. No, it isn't our first Christmas together but it was a long Christmas break for C so I rushed through my assignments to spend these seven days of Christmas break together. It was a fun-packed, fulfilling and filled with Christmas love from our friends.

Last year's Christmas,

This year's Christmas celebration was held at Ritz Carlton with C's friends. The suite was probably the biggest suite I've ever been. So majestic and of course, expensive haha.

On Christmas Eve, we went to visit Jiajia and Kaikai at the Zoo. Spent the evening resting and counting down to Christmas cozily cuddling.

Christmas was spent as per usual at aunt's place. This is Baby Jules, the latest addition to the family, with Aunty Grace (me).

A lovely card made by Ghee Woo my cousin

Always heading to Deanna's place after Christmas lunch with my family!

My Santa Baby

Beautiful Christmas tree at my porch

Chester and my mum were in the kitchen preparing Christmas dinner for me :') Steak and my favourite German sausages by C, black pepper chicken pasta by mum.

Stayover at C's place on Christmas night and headed to JB early next morning. It was really an experience because I've never dared to explore beyond City Sq. I really wanna go there again soon. This, was after our 100 minute full body massage. So gooood.

This was where we had our dinner, at The Kelong. Love how quiet the place is and it's so windy. Sitting by the sea and feasting on good food is probably one of the best thing.

Christmas gathering with my volleyball team was a usual cozy affair. Loved the cookies my teammates baked.

Got to love the Christmas card from Venus not because of the words but rather the drawing haha

And a gift from C.

Merry Christmas all!