Long time no see!

Hello everyone!

It's been quite a while since I last posted here as I've been utterly busy with school. I'm afraid that I won't be able to post again for at least a month more - my promotional exams are coming soon and this is a very, very important part of the year for me. Rest assured though, that I will start posting more frequently once my exams are over - this is because it means I can go out more often! Hurray! :D

Expect some changes when that time comes! ;)

xx

National Day

Happy (belated) Birthday, Singapore!

I spent the first half of National Day waking up at 1pm, bathing and afterwards doing nothing but surfing the web until around 5pm when we were supposed to go to our cousin's apartment to watch the fireworks. The fireworks thing didn't happen though because maybe we're not close enough to Marina Bay to watch it or maybe it was because of the huge stadium right in front of the flat that was blocking our view. Whatever, man - I'm happy as long as I get to eat!

Today, however, I'm afraid it's time for me to get started on that pile of homework. :(

But it's okay! I'm going out to have dinner later with friends. Can't wait to eat baked rice. Yum!

The Flowers in the Garden

Two of my friends and I went out yesterday and our first stop was the recently finished Gardens By The Bay. Being the poor college students that we are, we couldn't afford to go into the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest Dome (both of which are air-conditioned conservatories) so we had to stick to the "free" parts of the park which were still quite breathtaking and beautiful.

One day, I'm getting into those domes I tell ya. Unless I turn out to be going for the Harry Potter exhibition at the ArtScience Museum in the next few months, in which case I will be broke soon after. Especially the flower one. (I have this obsession with flowers, you see?)

Till then, I'm pretty sure I can occupy myself with things like...oh I don't know. Studying for tomorrow's maths test, perhaps? :(

xx

Langkawi

The hotel room

Kilim Geoforest Park

Houses & hotels along Pantai Cenang

Me, parasailing. Thanks to my sister who took this photo. :)

I spent about a week of my holidays in Langkawi, Malaysia. I had so much fun there - how could I not?! I tried so many new things - jet-skiing, para-sailing, and banana-boating.  "Just keep swimming" is about the best advice I've ever been given when trying to avoid getting bitten by the fish when snorkelling - thanks Dory! 

Of all the places in Langkawi I've visited, I think I'll miss Pantai Cenang the most. The beach was utterly beautiful and that's where I did a lot of my water activities. Besides that, there are restaurants along the road next to the beach as well as the small quirky shops which make me wish there were such things in Singapore.

Since pictures are worth a thousand words, I'll let them explain the rest.

Recent happenings.

1. It was my 17th birthday exactly two weeks ago. So much fun! The best part was that I received lots of chocolate that day - I absolutely love anyone who gives me chocolates for my birthday - yum!

2. Recently, my friend and I went to a public art exhibition - called Noise Singapore - which is held annually. There I got to doodle on a totebag (the activity was 100% free, so of course I had to grab the chance) and ended up with the above. Not bad if I do say so myself! I was even asked by a girl to have my picture taken holding up the totebag which I drew on! What a compliment - it totally made my day!

3. I also bought Florence + The Machines' recent album which is titled "Ceremonials". Seven Devils is my most favourite song so far.

How have you been, dear readers? I have been rather busy with schoolwork lately - it seems to be endless! :(

Shopping!

I bought this peter pan collared long-sleeved shirt from Lalu just a week ago, and I'm already loving it very, very much! I'm currently looking for a maxi or midi black skirt to pair it with, as well as a black wide-brimmed hat (yes, I know - I love la couleur noir so much that my entire wardrobe seems to be a perpetual black), so if anyone knows where I can get one in Singapore, I'd be very much thankful. I'm also considering buying a "pleated assymmetrical length skirt" from The Scarlet Room, a local blogshop, which really is (in my opinion) one of the best local blogshops around. Tell me what you think! xx