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!

December...

"The only reason why I love this time of the year is not because of the countdown parties we would have, not because of the numerous gifts that we would receive, not because of the good food that we would pamper ourselves with, but because of the time spent looking back at the past 12 months. Be it pictures, videos or words and actions that are engraved in my heart and soul, it will never cease to bring a smile on me while reminiscing on the sweet memories that I've accumulated. The sole reason why I love December? To look back and remind myself of how fortunate I am to have my ever present family, always there for me and the diminishing amount of friends I have whom I know are the ones that will see me through eternity. Nothing beats kinship and friendships; For it's the season to be jolly!"

Here's to another chapter of your (army) life :')

Having to attend your second POP in two months and putting on the black beret on for you was something I was looking forward to, especially on a new month! Makes me feel happy and proud that you've reached another milestone in your life. Not forgetting how sensible and more loving you became and your parents actually felt it too :')

Even though I missed the church bells ringing at noon of every first of the month, which is something I always look forward to, I was more than happy despite having to wake up at 5.30 a.m., go under the scorching sun and rain for this ceremony. So happy to see my other friends in the same camp too.

December's my favourite month of the year besides July, of course. And I can't wait for what's coming this month...but damn the school projects and rushing of deadlines. What's the holidays for then?!

Nevertheless I had a great weekend. Simple, pleasant and lots of laughter.

My favourite picture of my favourite soldier! 

"As you grow up  you learn that the one person who was never supposed to let us down probably will. You'll have your heart broken and you'll break other's hearts. You'll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them. And you'll forget the time flying by.

Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances. You just have to live life to the fullest. Tell someone what they mean to you, or tell someone off. Speak up, be sincere and never forget where you came from because when you do, it's a long road home."

I thought this came pretty timely too, sums up pretty much I have to say - http://www.melodyyap.com/2012/11/life-is-good.html