Thailand Trip

Had an impromptu trip to Thailand with my sisters near mid July. We had actually intended to go but never knew when we're gonna do it, until my LW just came into our room one morning and we just spontaneously said  yes. Of course, making last minute decisions will mean having some troubles along the way - collecting passport, booking flights and stuff. We ended up booking up flights 2 hours before check-in time and collecting the passport on the day itself! Thanks sunny for sending me to the airport after printing the hotel and flight vouchers for me! < 3

Taking Tiger Airways to Thailand! I was totally ecstatic to be in the window seat even though im 21 already lol. I just never get sick taking photos of clouds and stuff. Both my sisters slept before the plane took off zzz still want to fight with me for window seat some more lehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 While waiting to board. 'You taking a photo now right?'

 Taking a photo of this man telling us not to take photos. LOL his poses can be meme-fied HAHA

So there you go, here comes (not so) cliche photos of the clouds and sky:

Well I like this photo above because its like the sea and sky are joined together, no distinction at all.

We flew so high up( i think) that I can't even see any clouds above me.

Liwen who studied geography most among us, tells us this should be the Mekong River which is VERY long. I'm just like woahhhhhhh meanders are cool #noob

And yes it also means we reached Thailand.

And after one hour of cab ride, we reached our hotel - Grand Diamond~ I personally love it there, the bellboys were super friendly and the rooms.. WILL YOU JUST LOOK AT IT

As the hotel was located SUPER near platinum mall, we  ate dinner, walked around for a bit and we slept early for well deserved good night rest.

Woke up super early like 8am the next day and we headed off to Chatuchak,  since it's only open for weekends! Going there fully for the intention to buy dog beds and clothes. Dreaded in the first place because we didn't had a good experience there the last time - super hot and sweaty and it was uncomfortable. It was better this time though, not so hot and the toilets were clean and air conditioned!

Had super lots of ang mohs there I don't know why. We saw a group of local models posing around for pictures, I think it was for some advertising campaign or some sort. I had a very good time there and we took the local tuk tuk back to enjoy the breeze.

If you are wondering, my dogs look like this now:-

Dino Bobby

And Happy settling nicely on her new bed and clothes. She super vain so she super happy hahaha

We went back to the hotel to bath and headed to MBK. Was our first time there and we wanted to have sushi buffet thing for dinner which seems popular. But the queue was so long and the number moving so slow we decided to just settle dinner in another place instead. Went to Tepp Restaurant!

Got totally fooled by their sodas, we thought it was ice cream soda danggg. We walked around aftermath, and went over to Pantip Plaza (IT Mall) followed by their night markets and headed back for the night.

 

The next day, woke up super early around 8am and went to platinum mall hoping to find food. Mall just opened though so we decided to settle our stomachs at this ala-carte sushi stall. Yes we love japanese food. It was damn fresh especially the Salmon sushimi and the mentaiko OH DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

Sitting down, joking and laughing around for a bit and off to we head to the Pratunam Market. Yes it's super close all we had to do is cross the street and walk.

The people at Pratunam Market was very excited that day you could feel it. Realised that they seem to be filming a variety show there and i asked the locals what was causing such excitement, and found out it was a popular actress which guested in that show. So pretty! Sky suddenly decided to rain so after a few hours of shopping we went to Indra Square's Black Canyon for tea-break!

Mini jawbreakers selling at their vending machines~

 Bought some doughnuts for ourselves and also the hotel staff as they helped me with the internet issue that night and bellboys were really kind and hospitable!

Shopped around the area once more before heading back to hotel to rest our sore feet. Bubbles pro HL helped prepare hot bubble bath to soak our feet in. Felt SO much better.

 Headed out again to buy food home - the coconut drink was fantabulous, and cup noodles after bathing and packing. Such a lovely and warn night.

Checked out from the hotel the next day but left our baggage at the concierge and went to Shibuya 19, this new mall (I think). Quite small, similar to the Grand Diamond Plaza in the hotel itself, and we managed to comb it pretty fast. Headed back to Pratunam and Indra Square to buy another suitcase for our buys and also Pantip plaza for earpiece before taking a cab to airport to catch our flight. Keep humming this Shibya 19 song played there and both my sisters got the song stuck in their heads after I keep singing it to them lol

 Yes, reached SG around midnight and thank god I have my dad to bring us home. Most awesome trip so far. Now I love Thailand!

PS: Wondered why I posted so fast? Because I am going to Guangzhou LATER! Yes flight at 8pm now 4.37pm BYE

Greetings from Thailand!

Hello. I am in Thailand with my sisters right now. Ikr, I didn't expect this too. LW just came into our room on a Friday morning and just asked. So here we are. Wanted to go long ago but couldn't decide so one question seals the deal LOL. HL didn't collect her passport early and she couldn't make it in time for the previous day before coming Thailand so we couldn't book the plane too! Extremely last minute I know. On friday itself my sisters went to ICA 8am in the morning while I packed and booked the earliest flight (cheapest among all airlines of course). Met Sunny as he helped me to print my hotel and plane details and sent me to Changi Airport.

Extremely excited as this is my first trip with my sisters YAY!!!!! (Genting not counted lol)

Off to bed now, update soon :)

New York New York & Xin Wang

Managed to catch up with my friends shortly after my exams! Had New York New York for dinner and Xin Wang for drinks after that. Thanks Candy Cherelle Weishan Ricky Benson Yixuan for such a wonderful gathering!

Trying to get a shot before Ricky disturbs

5 of us wore white today only! :)

Some webcam shots

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This is what  my sisters and i end up in when we take webcam photos.(so far every time)

Manhattans

Met the KPMG peeps (reb me ben foong) today. Was a really good gathering for me because I really have not seen some of them the LONGEST time. I met Reb 4 months ago, Foong last graduation (OMG) and Benedict two freaking years ago. But I'm glad we managed to meet and chat today. Was really fun to chat and joke around and i still felt as close to them as i was 2 years ago. It was really nice :)

Met Reb first because the other 2 was delayed by work. I wanna sigh (in a good way) at this point because once we two met we just couldn't stop talking, and we ended up at lavender instead of city hall. Really ah sometimes, we are so alike it's so funny! And i made her laugh again. I think that's nice, she always needed a few laughs.

Finally met all of them and we went ahead for dinner at Manhattans. Benedict bought Groupon which was really nice of him and we had quite a long chat over dinner. It was quite short though, and we left shortly after Reb had to leave first. Benedict was funny as usual, giving out big laughs now and then and making really witty jokes, telling us about his stories and what happened to KPMG after.

Took the train with Foong back home and had another really nice chat with her. Im so glad that we are still on good terms and i really think she is a good friend and we still get to update each other on life without awkwardness. I hope we can all get to meet again, this time with Cheryl who is finally back from UK after a year, and also Tingwen who is currently so busy in EY now.

PS: Did i mention that Reb wrote a post about me? It was so sweet T.T

So grateful overall to catch up with friends again. :)

Good Enough

Sometimes I think to myself - What is considered enough? When will I ever be good enough? Good enough for who, compared to what?

I guess sometimes the perception of quality of life is inevitably compared with other individuals, even if the basis to it is incomparable, like comparing apples to oranges. Then again it occurs because they have something you want, or admire right at this flickering moment. It's like a vicious cycle, it happens but doesn't stay for long.

I compare. I really do. I compare to all the peers and friends that are in my age; what they are supposed to be doing now and I question myself - Can i keep up? Is it enough? I know that as life branches out in different ways, comparison is futile. You lack an aspect in one, but have more than the other. Of course along the way you doubt your own abilities and what you can do - hence the reason for this post. Doubt. Doubt about everything and nothing. I have to write it all down to structure my thoughts.

In many ways i don't think i am good enough. It may seem negative, but i think having some of this attitude provides humility and act as a catalyst to help fire up more motivation and responsibility, pushing you against your limits.

But i guess there is a tilt to it - too much of it makes you NOT want to self improve, maybe because you think you didn't had it in you in the first place. So why bother? Ironic isn't it.

I don't know what I am feeling or am supposed to feel now in this aspect. It's like a void. I don't want to know, knowing isn't always right. All I want to do is to get rid of this stale feeling and be happy. Now that's something I think I am good at.

Dumpling festival

My family decided to make dumplings again this year, not so much as 15kg last year, it was hellish we ended around 3am for that! Making dumplings isn't an easy feat, preparations take place as early as about a week ago!

Bicky chopping up the garlics and onions

Cooking the mushrooms. I love mushrooms so looking at this picture makes me SUPER hungry right now. Not my fault if this post ends abruptly lol

Bicky had to soak these leaves one week before to ensure that the leaves are clean. I heard that those stalls selling dumplings don't even soak them so thoroughly, and their dumplings just mainly consist of a lot of rice and some meat only and they sell at such ridiculous prices! That's why i love eating home-made ones. :) Anyway after few days they will give out this smell so i often have to cover it with a lid. Those leaves unused will be dried and stored to be used next time. Yes please don't throw and waste okay?!

 

I took 2 hours plus off my studying time to help around. Every year i will forget how to wrap, but after a while i remembered already. Since im left handed it isn't really easy to knot them. But oh well, practice makes perfect!

Was bored while waiting for the first batch of dumplings..

'Drying' my hands lol. Bicky chased me around for 2 good rounds

Watching bobby fall asleep. He is so cute~

 Sitting on the doorstep.. waiting

And.. DONE! Yes I was damn happy to be the guinea pig for the tasting. It was good~ Mom was happy and no sooner after wrapping the dumplings she started calling her friends and delivered them to their houses. It is really a good tradition yearly, to make them and share with others. I remembered bringing some to my workplace last year, and this year, i delivered some to friends as well, for those who told me they wanted and those who helped me last year :)

Sadly, its the last time we are making those.. so i'll always remember this experience. After all i grew up eating those. This year is really the year of change.You'll find out soon..

Songs

Some of my favourites recently. Some are pretty old music already. But I love oldies :) There's more but I'm too lazy, really. My all time favourite is I Won't Let You Go by James Morrison. Never gets old.. (pun)

 Nights all I'm gonna drink some soup and enjoy the weather. It's the first day of school tomorrow. Cheers to new beginnings, and hopefully no more last minute revision =/



 Jessica Sanchez - Stuttering (Cover from AI) 

I ain't usually lost for words 
This has got to be a first 
And I'm tryna find the reason why 
I'm Stu- stu- stu- stuttering 




Phillip Phillips - Volcano (Cover from AI) 

What I am to you is not real
What I am to you, you do not need
What I am to you is not what you mean to me





Jessica Sanzhez - My All (Cover from AI)

Like a distant star
I'm wishing on tonight



赵咏华 - 最浪漫的事 

我能想到最浪漫的事
就是和你一起慢慢變老



James Morrison - I Won't Let You Go

When it's black, 
Take a little time to hold yourself,  
Take a little time to feel around, 
Before it's gone,
 
You won't let go,  
But you still keep on falling down,  
Remember how you saved me now, 
From all of my wrongs yeah