Looking Back --- 2008
It has been a very fast moving year.
There were ups and downs along the way.
On a poignant note, I lost some, with some friendships diluted, lost opportunities along the way...
I guess, its just difficult to sustain human relationships (every kind) as what we want it to be, or of the current state. People change, friends change and its only after a long period of time, say 5 or 10 years, when u still see these people and know that they are always for you, then only when you can probably say that these are the people who stand by you.
It probably doesn't matter how often we meet now, as eventually we will move to different transitions along the way and we cannot expect things to remain the same.
Health has not been very good in 2008, especially towards the last 2 months, plagued by food poisoning, fever, flu, sore throat etc. Boo =(((
On a positive note, I had the opportunity to travel a fair bit in 2008 and Im grateful for that. All along, I think travelling widens my horizon and trains my adaptability to different environments, climate, people, culture. It is certainly not simply the whole aspect of being touristy about the place. Really must specially thank Moo in making some of my trips memorable and homely... And to the friends I travelled with, thank you all for being part of the wonderful memories =)
And and I completed 5/6 of my dreadful ACC course. 1/6 more to go and Im on my way to corporate world. Okay it's ambiguous as to whether I should classify this as positive or negative... haha
Finally I get to go on Overseas voluntary trip, something I always want to do since I missed the chance in JC which I will never forget how I miss that chance. Anyways the whole episode of how I got into the team (referral by Jess in a casual meetup) and the experience and the friends made along the way are just so amazing...
Into 2009
Most most importantly, good health to all, especially family and friends... nothing is more important than that.
Wish to land in an ideal job in the hard times... and of course Grad Trip !!!
I wanna have a different travel experience, and travel to non-touristy spots as well...
Hopefully end the last exam in NTU with a big blast, though this is very challenging task...
Surprises and more surprises... its amazing how things you never expect to come knocking at your door... I love surprises and random opportunities =)
Last but not least, may happiness bestow on everyone =)))
Blasting into 2009~
Okay Im getting Emo about the closure of the year, pardon me. Anyways its great concluding the year by catching up with friends, especially long lost ones.
Sec Sch Reunion
Jay is back from Aussie finally. 3 of us, me Nuan and Adrian have been meeting up on and off in his absence and it was great that we can all have a meal together after so long at Aston, gonna be my fav western food place soon. Haha.
Gp V Grand Reunion
As the chain of emails we have been circulating suggests, it will be a meet up with the exchange peeps joining the gathering. Met up with majority to watch Ip Man first and everyone agrees it is a great show, so do catch it if you do not know what to watch. It's nicer than it seems.
Dinner was at a rather authentic jap place near centrepoint, its a sleazy mall but its great that we got a worker's dorm kinda room to ourselves, 10 of us.
The bento set~
2nd round of Waraku was specially for Derrick Tang, where we had to detour to Heeren again ! And it was a mad rush for me, Sarah and YL along the way when KV told us he saw the Nyoya stars somewhere but its all in vain. Haha.Waraku~
Cant believe some people actually stole the bottles in the background ~
P6/2 GatheringThe pity was that only 2 other classmates can make it but its still great that we met after 2 years. The last meeting was during my 21st.
Everyone is doing well, and my form teacher then Mrs Chew looks different in her longer hair and slightly swollen face. Haha. Wendy is really strong, dong part time studies in NUS Chem Engin I think and working in Shell as well. 
I do not mind just meeting up with them every few years, as the feeling is not awkward at all but rather, we can all pick up from where we left the last time. It will of course be coupled with the usual cliche questions, you all know it !
Happie 21st to pZ ! I can't emphasize how fast time flies as I recall my own 21st 2 years ago.
Anyway still must thank BFG for my belated "surprise". For the record, I did not have any whole cake this year =(
Im helpless !
And SkinZ~
Chalet at Downtown East ! A place where I always think is for secondary geenas and family. It makes me feel lousy when I see teens around. Booooooo.
Bday Gal pZ, feeling so excited~
The cake from that familiar shop in Taka~
A rare sight of the whole BFG~ 
We got her a watch, should be useful for work. Haha
Another gp pic~
The last 30 hrs of 2008, cherish~
Merry belated Xmas! It's cliche to say this but doesnt time pass faster as you get older? When did 2008 even started ?
I DREAD 2009. Seriously. Freaking dread it, as much as I hate BIG changes.
Have been taking a long break since exams ended. Afterall its the last sch hols for me, just wanna do what a student will do in hols.
Xmas wasnt celebrated in a huge fashion. Had a family gathering at usual place, where I can greedily eat my aunt's sushi and pizza, personally made for the occasion. The sushi never fails to delight me for that few moments. Of course, catching up and seeing cousins, aunties, uncles whom I haven seen in a while !
Haven been actively meeting up with people. Kinda dread going out these days. And haven been in the pink of health, food poisoning earlier on, then fevers, headache, flu, headache, cold etc. I haven been so sick for so long! Dunno why all happens during year ends. Think I should start living healthily. Now have sore throat, and it doesnt help that I gobble up 100g at least of AMOS biscuits at 12AM. I have weird cravings =(
Shall begin this weekend till next week! First kick off with Pz 21st Bday =) Shall blog about it once the pics are collected.
I thought this yr's decor at Orchard is great =)
Enjoy the festive mood and continue to feast through 2009 !
Then and Again~
The chorus of a canto oldy penned by the late 黄沾... beautifully penned.
难分醉醒 玩世就容易
此中胜负只有天知
披散头发独自行
得失唯我事
昨天种种梦
难望再有诗
就与他永久别离
未去想那非和是
Dun think of tmr~
December has always ben a special, reflective and short month. This december is even more meaningful for me, cos it's my LAST official school holidays in my life, possibly. Ain't it sad?
Another reason December is special is due to obvious reasons. Actually, as I have mentioned, I kinda dread b'days the wiser I get, especially after the big 2. Owell, thankfully I was born in December, not in January.
Still, it is so warm to receive all kinds of wishes, SMSes, MSN, Facebook... anything. It really made my day. I still like the Bday card way of wishing someone, feels much more sincere instead of detached.
Had a 43 gathering cum Bday dinners some time earlier. Unfortunately, my stomach was bad that day and I had to resort to eating salad for my main course! My first time to Ma Maison in Bugis somemore ! Thankfully our table was reserved though I had no idea whats the whole craze and crowd was about. It must be because the seatings are really limited !
My Caesar Salad~
We shared this Escargo, which is surprisingly good. I remember just staring at it while in Vietnam last year cos it stinks !
Sadly some people cannot make it so there were only 6 of us !
I hate the fact that Im halfway through the month. And there are so many movies unwatched ! Anyone keen in December movies ? I can always be the last resort if no one wants to catch with you. Haha.
