I ♥ Nikko, Japan

Ryuzu Falls


Mystical Dawn

Amazing Bloom

Amazing Bloom, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

I was re-organising my flickr account when i chance upon this pic i took 2 yrs ago. I am truly amazed that my good old fujifilm compact was capable of taking this shot!

I am working on a new photo blog. You're most welcome to visit it here!

Runaway

Runaway, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

When was the last time u felt that u want to run away?

Lion Series

I have decided to upload some photos today cos doing so will make me happy :) It was really nice looking at photos of animals at the Safari and laugh/smile again at some of the interesting/silly things that happened then.

Photos are taken with a 18-200mm.

Yikang, do u rmbr this lion? Haha

Follow Me, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

Family, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

Looking Left, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

Looking Back, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

Looking Right, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

I am looking fwd to see weixiang's photos!

In Transit

1 | 52 weeks - the beginning...., originally uploaded by mistybliss.

It occurred to me that we are often in transit in diff places and phases in life.

I see how diff patients occupy the same hospital bed.

Similarly, when we travel, diff people of diff backgrounds occupy the same bed/room.

Isn't it interesting?

Will i next wonder who once occupied the seat/bed/room?

Back Home

I woke up this morning it finally sank in tt i am back home.
It's back to erp-avoiding, bad traffic mornings and sleep deprived days..

Kilimanjaro Awaits

Finally, MBBS is over.
Finally, I'm going for my grad trip

Stop and Stare

MBBS is finally over! I am just hoping i can pass. PLEASE...

This is one of the songs i listened to a lot in the past month.

Enjoy :) The MV is pretty interesting.

Pretty Things

Native, originally uploaded by mistybliss.

I had such a traumatising experience at CGH today tt i teared. I really hope this will be the last and the days ahead will be alright.

I am eternally grateful to weixiang(!!!), raphael, quanyao, wenyang, yikang, ryan, ningqi etc for all the useful knowledge i have passively diffused something from over the days.

Few more days to go! :)
Shall concentrate on pretty and happy things for now :) Like this photo!

Let Go of the WHK experience

Sunrise from Mt. Kilimanjaro

Sunrise from Mt. Kilimanjaro, originally uploaded by nyctosf.

Sunrise at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, originally uploaded by miyamiyamiyamiya.

Uhuru Peak, Mt.Kilimanjaro, originally uploaded by flimseflo.

Leaving for this place in 2 wks time :))

Pieces

“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle.”, originally uploaded by miss_blackbutterfly.

I chance upon this pic and i really like the bokeh!

Incidentally, it also reminded me of what Sandra Oh said in Grey's Anatomy. How Burke took pieces of her away bit by bit and she was shaken again when Owen took away a piece of her for the first time.

We cant always wish to selfishly and stubbornly remain whole. Sometimes a void may be better filled by somebody or something :)

And it is almost always better to compromise :)

Appreciating CNY

I am usually quite ambivalent towards CNY. On one hand, i am happy to have a break and it's a real bonus to be able to enjoy the CNY goodies and see some relatives which i only see once a year; on the other, it can be quite a nuisance when relatives ask the same questions or say the same thing every year!

Last CNY, one of my uncles had LL lymphoedema. I told him to get a thorough check cos it could be a sign of something sinister. This uncle makes one of the best teochew braised duck and i look forward to visiting him every yr.

My heart really sank just now when he told me this might be his last cny making braised duck for the family cos his dr told him tt he has an estimated 6-12mth to live :( :(

I realised that we often assume the best possible outcome for our loved ones. I told my dad to follow up on my uncle's condition last yr and he kinda assumed he should be fine since he didnt update my dad. And i, i accepted what my dad said and thot mb my uncle has filiarsis from growing up and walking ard barefooted in kampong.

I could tell my cousin is qt affected, but we were all qt comforted that my uncle is trying to live life to the fullest and doing things he enjoy most. After my mbbs, i shall hope to keep in touch more with my extended family :)

This CNY has reminded me that if not for CNY every year, i might really be totally clueless abt what goes on in my extended family.

Simple Tomatoey Pleasures

Saint Pierre tomatoes, originally uploaded by Ian-S.

Some tomato noodles made my day today. I love how simple, yet surprisingly fulfillingly good it was!

One day i shall experiment and make such soup at home :)

MBBS is coming. HOW?

Mid Week Ramblings

Jessica cabbed down to TTSH to past me this bday present. How sweet! :) It is so pretty!



Girls, i love the card ++ especially how Eliza is still living in the past. haha. So funny! I was smiling like a silly fool on the train when i read christabelle's comment :)



Thank you so much for the friendship. You are right, time flies and it's surprisingly been 7 yrs already!!!

Cheers to years of friendship ahead:) Will catch up with fun when my exams are over k :):)

Brand New Year

Where Art thou?, originally uploaded by grinleaf.

This is easily one of my favourite photos i took in 2009. It's so me, 'cos i love butterflies and i love how this creature was seen right after its transformation.

Just like this catarpillar that has found a brand new self and in full anticipation to take flight, that should be the spirit of this brand new year!

In just abt 2 months, i would be taking MBBS. I hope it would be like a fleeting moment, over before i know it and i'd be free!

In April, i hope to summit Mount Kilimanjaro and see flocks of flamingos, herds of animals and my favourite giraffes in the Safari :)

In May till the next year, i hope to be working in a pleasant environment in a plesant team :)

Of course, in btwn the working months, i hope to find time to take some photos and keep my hobby going :)

All in all, i wish for good health of those around me and i look forward to many more yrs of cherished friendships of those reading this entry.

Happy New Year everybody :)