When was the last time u felt that u want to run away?
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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
I am looking fwd to see weixiang's photos!
Photos are taken with a 18-200mm.
Yikang, do u rmbr this lion? Haha
I am looking fwd to see weixiang's photos!
Monday, June 07, 2010
In Transit
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?
Friday, April 23, 2010
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..
It's back to erp-avoiding, bad traffic mornings and sleep deprived days..
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
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.
This is one of the songs i listened to a lot in the past month.
Enjoy :) The MV is pretty interesting.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Pretty Things
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
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
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 :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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.
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.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
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?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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 :):)
Saturday, January 02, 2010
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 :)
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Awesome Avatar
If you havent already watched Avatar, please go watch it! It is damn gd! :)
You can also start by watching this trailer. Watch in HD :)
I really like the universe James Cameron has created from scratch. The distant world of Pandora is so pretty and exotic! I love the flowers tt glow at night and all the strange and peculiar creatures.
If u can, watch it in 3D. It is really awesome :) Seriously, nothing i say here will do justice to the movie :)
Here's the only screenshot of the pandora i found on internet. I'm sure more will be online soon!
I wiki-ed Avatar and found out that James Cameron actually waited for technology to catch up before he could produce this movie he envisioned. This is apparently the most expensive movie ever filmed!
So, please go watch it asap! I'm damn sure you'd love it too:)
Friday, December 18, 2009
Portraits i love
This photographer has done an excellent job taking portraits of her children.
Many people think that i like only macros... but the truth is i love to take portraits too! Unfortunately, most of my friends are qt camera-shy and so i seldom get to practise...
I usually take my portraits overseas :) or of complete strangers..
These are few of my favourites..
Hope i will get to take some on my next trip!
But before tt i'd have to toil thru MBBS first :*(
Random Things
I wonder how many of my friends know that i love to play hexic :)
I saw these at lunch and they reminded me of hexic!
Some time ago, my frens and i went nightcycling and we cycled across the expressway my dad drives on everyday.
After ID posting, sam suggested that i cheer myself up to get a scoop of ice cream at Udders :) I love their hazelnut ice cream. I think it's called hazel's nut.
Simple things that cheer me up.. like a pretty sunset :)
We all got a wk of pseudo-break.. Lets jiayous everyone :)
I saw these at lunch and they reminded me of hexic!
Some time ago, my frens and i went nightcycling and we cycled across the expressway my dad drives on everyday.
After ID posting, sam suggested that i cheer myself up to get a scoop of ice cream at Udders :) I love their hazelnut ice cream. I think it's called hazel's nut.
Simple things that cheer me up.. like a pretty sunset :)
We all got a wk of pseudo-break.. Lets jiayous everyone :)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Small things that peeve me
I think i have posted about expectations several times before and how i get really peeved when things dont turn out the way i expect.
Here and here are just 2 of them.
Today i bought a screen protector that cost me $12. I never paid more than $5 for one and i usually have to put it on myself. The best of cos is the screen protector came with my electronic device free and the friendly shopowner expertly stuck it on for me.
I was so surprised today when the salesperson at the shop returned me my phone with this super apparent big bubble with a speck of dust in the centre. I'm not saying tt being able to pay $12 is damn big but i really wasnt expecting to see that bubble.
I may or may not be able to do a better job. I've actually stuck on the screen protector for most of my devices and i perfectly understand that it can be tricky. The thing is my expectations are lower. Even if it is imperfect, it was done by amateur me.
Actually when i reflected abt what happened today, i think i was partly upset tt getting the screen protector was a hasty decision.
1. I was happy without one
2. I actually wanted to get a matt-finished screen protector
3. I was lazy to hunt for another shop
4. I was lazy to stick it on myself
At the end of the day, things that upset me the most are things tt stems from my inadequacy or laziness.
On one hand it is damn useful and safe to not have any expectations but i wish to attain the 境界 of have expectations and yet not let the unmatching outcome affect me.
I will eventually get used to my screen. If not at most i peel it off lor :) haha
Here and here are just 2 of them.
Today i bought a screen protector that cost me $12. I never paid more than $5 for one and i usually have to put it on myself. The best of cos is the screen protector came with my electronic device free and the friendly shopowner expertly stuck it on for me.
I was so surprised today when the salesperson at the shop returned me my phone with this super apparent big bubble with a speck of dust in the centre. I'm not saying tt being able to pay $12 is damn big but i really wasnt expecting to see that bubble.
I may or may not be able to do a better job. I've actually stuck on the screen protector for most of my devices and i perfectly understand that it can be tricky. The thing is my expectations are lower. Even if it is imperfect, it was done by amateur me.
Actually when i reflected abt what happened today, i think i was partly upset tt getting the screen protector was a hasty decision.
1. I was happy without one
2. I actually wanted to get a matt-finished screen protector
3. I was lazy to hunt for another shop
4. I was lazy to stick it on myself
At the end of the day, things that upset me the most are things tt stems from my inadequacy or laziness.
On one hand it is damn useful and safe to not have any expectations but i wish to attain the 境界 of have expectations and yet not let the unmatching outcome affect me.
I will eventually get used to my screen. If not at most i peel it off lor :) haha
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Droplets on Crimson Red
It's been so long since i last posted. Today is post-EOPT!
I cant help but ruminate on the silly mistakes i made today.. but its ok! I'm happier after processing this photo i took on sunday.
Hmm.. i think it'd probably look better on black background though!
I miss photography.. cant wait to pass mbbs.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Baking Philopsophy & Analogy
It's interesting that i am currently qt overwhelmed by all the things i am feeling abt my long lost hobby aft making tiramisu today.
1. Practice makes perfect
I used to be able to bake things qt efficiently in one smooth motion. No extra bowls used, no extra bowls to wash and the kitchen remains spick and span. I had a chat with a fellow baking fren and she told me that baking is like doing physical examination. The more u do it, the smoother and sleeker u become. It is true. Today when i made tiramisu, i forgot this i forgot that and i couldnt find most of my things.
2. Bake and be Happy, Happy that you baked
My fellow baking fren and i both bake when we're both happy and frustrated. Sometimes baking does make me feel better but as a general rule, i personally believe that good bakes comes from a happy baker and i try not to bake when i do not genuinely want to bake. I am least confident of the things i baked when i am frustrated. It becomes a vicious cycle... foul mood, foul bake which feeds the positive feedback loop to foul mood.
3. The perfect kitchen, equipment and organisation
I dream of having the perfect kitchen when every corner and inch of space is carefully considered and put into good use. I want every space to have its own purpose so that only things that belong to that space will be there. In this way i maximise space and i can find the equipment i need. I hate it when pple borrow my baking things and not return it to the same space. I hate it when i need to scramble at the last min like when whisked egg whites cannot wait and i cant find the stupid spatula.
Perhaps my interest in baking is dying. I should be glad that i made something today though. If i hadnt, the next time i bake would be even an even longer no-bake stretch in btwn than it was for me today.
What happened to my dream of combining baking and photography? Why am i not exhilirated that i did so today?
1. Practice makes perfect
I used to be able to bake things qt efficiently in one smooth motion. No extra bowls used, no extra bowls to wash and the kitchen remains spick and span. I had a chat with a fellow baking fren and she told me that baking is like doing physical examination. The more u do it, the smoother and sleeker u become. It is true. Today when i made tiramisu, i forgot this i forgot that and i couldnt find most of my things.
2. Bake and be Happy, Happy that you baked
My fellow baking fren and i both bake when we're both happy and frustrated. Sometimes baking does make me feel better but as a general rule, i personally believe that good bakes comes from a happy baker and i try not to bake when i do not genuinely want to bake. I am least confident of the things i baked when i am frustrated. It becomes a vicious cycle... foul mood, foul bake which feeds the positive feedback loop to foul mood.
3. The perfect kitchen, equipment and organisation
I dream of having the perfect kitchen when every corner and inch of space is carefully considered and put into good use. I want every space to have its own purpose so that only things that belong to that space will be there. In this way i maximise space and i can find the equipment i need. I hate it when pple borrow my baking things and not return it to the same space. I hate it when i need to scramble at the last min like when whisked egg whites cannot wait and i cant find the stupid spatula.
Perhaps my interest in baking is dying. I should be glad that i made something today though. If i hadnt, the next time i bake would be even an even longer no-bake stretch in btwn than it was for me today.
What happened to my dream of combining baking and photography? Why am i not exhilirated that i did so today?
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