爱。

Simply thankful for this year's lil birthday celebration!
So low-key, so lovely. Special delivery@12am, Fam@JB,
Ohana@CafeDeParadiso, ImSoGladYouWereBornPostcards.
Beginning to feel that in the eyes of universe, i'm merely a speck of dust.
What's so significant about me? What's so special about me? Nah, nothing.
Just thrilled that celebrating birthdays can bring good ol' friends back together!


That night we laughed so bad, Zirui shared bizarre stories with us ~_~ Okay so...
it was about a lady in Taiwan who received 48 messages in 2 minutes that wrote 'Satan'.
He found it unbelievable for someone to send so many messages at one go, so he proceeded to experiment to see if he can type 48 words (Hi!) in 2 mins. Who in the right mind will ever do that?! I love our silliness. I love our spontaneity. I love our sweetness.
Thanks for making the effort to get together just to celebrate Angie and Ycyc's birthday!


After which, i went home only to be greeted by the world's most marvelous mail-
A collage of precious postcards by my NIE kakis. Being a kinesthetically declined person, spent a hard time piecing the puzzle - _ - Hahahaha. At last I did, am so proud of myself~
Everyone put in so much thought into writing the postcards, decorating the postcards amidst their busyness. Touched by their words of affirmation, I felt loved & appreciated.
The postcards may not be the prettiest, but to me they are priceless, handmade with love.


I appreciate all of you, all of your loving intentions so much.
But I guess there's no need for me to mention names
because you are eternally, internally ingrained (:
And so, it was a happy happy birthday. Yay~
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
p.s. I love you, you and you.

Lucky.

I feel happy because I've a little furry friend who'll be there waiting for me every night, just to walk me to my lift.

I feel happy because I've a great best friend who'll be there to help me out, ever so willingly all the time.

I love them! (:

-

How would you feel if the bad is constantly remembered and the good seemingly forgotten?

没有人像你。

After reading your essay, I truly understand why you've got an A.

All I can say is you're simply great. Was awed by your words!

Sometimes you gotta admit you're way better than you think.

#proudofyou

You know what? 

Your concern always warms up my heart. 

Healed and happy again (: Thankie so much.

学习。

好的？请记得说谢谢你。

错了？请记得说对不起。

这或许是最基本的礼仪。

My dream came true because of you.

7-11 Oct 2013, the annual NIE Great Green Charity Bazaar.
To raise funds for The Salvation Army (The Haven) & Hope Initiative.
Everything felt ethereal. Someone went extra miles and made many happy.


To my BFF:
You're the only one who can weather my storm & sunshine.
A love-hate feeling. It has always been like this, isn't it?
Whatever (:  At the end of the day, you I cherish.


To my Soulmate:
Thank you for being my mirror always. Your honesty moves me.
You're the one who will point out my strengths & shortcomings fearlessly.
Although we may not meet as often, it seems like our hearts are never too far apart.


To my Self:
喜欢你的人给你温暖与勇气，
不喜欢你的人让你成长与自省。
你喜欢的人让你学会爱和与自持，
你不喜欢的人教你宽容与尊重。
每一个人的出现
都有原因，都值得感激。

(:

I have nothing if..

In today's competition, I've lost.
I felt rather disappointed with myself..
But now I think i've gained more than i lost.
The greatest gift you can give to me, is your time.
Your willingness to spend a portion of your life with me.
As we lead our lives separately, how frequently do we get to meet?
Thank you for being there for me. It matters so much, so much to me.
Heart is softer than before. I've learnt to appreciate more. THANKS WOR!

This song, for you (:

提醒幸福。

My little checklist of happy things:

A) Yiying's birthday celebration

together with the Minion cake.

Sissy did most of the wonderful work (:

B) Meimei's curry eggy noodles-

Warms my heart (& stomach) to be able to eat her home-cooked noodles as breakfast. I seem to love everything she cooks leh! Heh heh heh :p Best chef in the world apart from my mummy.

C) Seeing my students learn little by little-

Even after I left the primary school, I feel blissful, to still be able to help them in ways within my means. Those smiles just propel me forward even though I sometimes feel physically tired esp after a long day like this. But so what if it's free and feels tiring? Worth it. My way of giving back to society for all that they have given me. Each time I end, heart's smiling (: 

D) Brighter days with fam & friends- 

Somehow, I feel surges of happiness whenever I'm with the 2 beloved groups of people above. Feelings seem to be stronger and I feel love (: There's also a group of friends whom I now seldom see but somehow always miss. Awaiting 7 Sep! Hehe.

E) Better-balanced emotions

Unexpectedly, was able to handle unexpected situations better than my previous. From negative to positive energy I'm twisting and turning. Till the day i succeed, i won't give in to the monster in me (:

What's your little checklist of happy things? 

p.s. Le sentiment de l'existence. 

Feelings backdated.

11 August 2013:

Before school reopens tmr, I search my heart & recall the various experiences I've had in BRPS. Of all the schools I've been to, this is the ultimate, gruelling challenge. However, the students strengthened my passion & perseverance. And the belief that education is the only key for us to break free from the poverty cycle, be it material or mental. Because of the students, I've cried a couple of times.  But through the trials I've faced back there, they have made me a stronger & tougher person. Yes, I can't change the world but i believe i can make a difference. Now I'm all charged up and ready to learn, for my students. Thank you for the lesson (: I know I have a mission.


14 Aug 2013:
The Haven. My first. Happiness.

You're beautiful.

Last Friday, I volunteered to help in bringing BRPS students to NTPS!!
NTPS was where I did my contract teaching for 1.5 years,
where much of my fondest teaching memories linger.
I miss the people, I miss my students. How could i not go you tell me?! (:

After 3 years, I set foot on the familiar school compound and i saw many familiar faces around.
Heart smiled. But alas, few students recognized me, but i felt it was okay.
One girl even commented that I went for plastic surgery >_<
Tapped on a student and he turned around,
the first reaction he had was "Ehh? Hello." in a calm tone with a surprised look on his face.
Martin was the first student who could actually recognize me. I was so happy.

I have a soft spot for this student particularly. Once during Meet-The-Parents session,
I got to know that his mother has passed away due to cancer. He was only Primary 2.
I teared, for i know there will always be an eternal empty space in his life that will never be filled up.
Has he ever experienced love from his mother?
Those delicious home-cooked dishes, those never-ending nagging,
those hugs & kisses. A mother's list of love goes on forever...

He wanted my number, because he said he lost it 3 years ago.
He didn't have a pen and that his handphone was going flat.
So he thought of an idea. Later he will buy a pen and I will write on his arm.
And so I did. I was so touched by him.

Before I left, managed to snap of photo of us WHEEE!! (:
Though it was blurry, I'm really really happy.
Martin, thanks for remembering me.
I'm so heartened that you've found your passion- Soccer.
Can't wait to see you shine in life next time.



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Last Saturday, went for an audition together with Yy!
Zirui went too, even though he did not take part.
His presence was a moral pillar for the both us.
A tangible one. I didn't feel nervous anymore.

Even though we may not get in,
I'm still grateful that the we went through it.
We'll get more and more confident with experience!

Singing will be always be my passion.
I will always remember last Friday and Saturday.
Thanks Yy and Zhangzirui!! (: