mish mash bish bash

Ok so submission and crit are over, and it's technically MY HOLIDAYS right now, but who has holidays in thesis year?! (DARN!)

I've been 'nua'-ing since Tuesday (crit day) and I wish I'm not seeing my tutor this coming tues again! :( But it's been a pretty eventful break from racking my brains over thesis - I've watched "The Pursuit of Happyness", read "One Fifth Avenue" - pretty fat book, feels rather bimbotic and only got interesting towards the end. Had really good food with N such as fantastic dimsum at AMK and great hainanese curry rice at Beo Cresent. Took a sweltering long walk from Hort Park to the Henderson Waves - fantastic bridge that was crazily high above main traffic, and had lots of great fun!

This is what holidays should be about - feeling absolutely great, with the weight lifted off your shoulders and deserving that good break. But I guess holidays are still a luxury in a student's life - it's still a lot to do with thinking about design 24/7 and trying to lead a normal and fulfilling life. Oh well, at least I've enjoyed my break so far. :)

I can't quite stop thinking about this though!!

I saw it at a dept store while at Vivo with N on Friday, it looked a good size, durable canvas fabric and the colour fit my dress code. But it's ridiculously priced and even though a secret part of me wanted to purchase the bag on foolish impulse, I knew my bank acct would just look at me with teary puppy-dog eyes and I had to banish the thought of acquiring YET another bag. Hurhur.

Btw, it's "NY" on the other side. :D

Ok time to clean up my messy room now. Till later! :D

update - I just went to tangs again to check the canvas bag out. Instead of a light cream colour, it's a dirty light khaki instead! Bah. NEXT!!!

A Walk to Remember

Percy @ the beginning of the journey

Henderson Waves with Percy in the Picture

The Alexandra Arches

The Grated flooring which is not suitable for ppl with acrophobia (fear of heights)



Such a touching scene (Father and Son Time on a Friday)

The nice city view from Henderson Waves

It was a really nice and sunny(*ok it was a little too sunny) day yesterday as we embarked on our little urban adventure through the variety of park connectors linking Hort Park - Telok Blangah Hill Park - Mt Faber Park. All in all it was a really nice walk as we were accompanied by the nice sound of crickets and the scenery of lush greenery to our left and right. It was a really much needed break from all the noise pollution we get at our HDB estates or Shopping Malls. And we just enjoyed each other's company as we trekked towards our destination of Henderson Waves. The grated flooring caused some apprehension to C initially, but somehow I observed during the journey that whenever she was engrossed in the scenery she would be walking without having to hold onto my arm tightly. When we finally reached the Henderson waves bridge, the view was breath-taking as we could see the coastline and also the city skyline. Quite a view to reward us for the effort we took to walk there. Hahah when after that we realised we could just take bus 145 and walk up a flight of stairs and then enjoy the nice view. Perhaps we can do that some other time at night. Think the night view must be different and more enjoyable (*aka more cooling).

After the walk, we headed towards vivocity and rewarded ourselves with the nice and tasty tau sar piah. Unknown to many, the TSP at B2 is really damn shiok. Cos the crust literally breaks up and melts in your mouth. And the paste inside is really savoury and sweet at the same time. Oh lalal. Then C had indulged in beard papa pastry and I savoured the nice Kueh Tu tu from the food republic food court upstairs. And we also had the nicest teh and teh O from the Toast Box there. The young man there really knows how to pull his tea. He even pulls the hot water for shits and giggles. hahaha.

All in all, it was a really nice day. hehehe Thank God for such moments that me and C can share together.

Tis the season to be jolly

It is that time of the year again when shopping centres at orchard road become decorated with dazzling lights and christmas carols get piped through the sound system. However, before all of us can enjoy the festive season we are all pressed with deadlines and tests. Hopefully by christmas I would have cleared what I need to clear and also C would be lifted from her school work burdens. Then we can enjoy the nice christmas weekend together.

Hehe went shopping around centrepoint yesterday after our nice dinner of Pontian Wanton mee. It is really a wonder you can get a nice dinner for two at the price of 9 bucks at downtown orchard. And the quality of the wanton mee was excellent even though C found it a bit off colour yesterday. After dinner we proceeded to walk aimlessly around centrepoint and we found ourselves at Marks and Spencer. Heheh they had 50th Anniversary Paddington Bears gng at 75 bucks (*siao), and soft toy animals that make funny sounds. But best of all they had a wide array of nice smelling soaps, foams and creams which C bought one hehehe. She also bought me a box of mints which was nicely and delicately packed in a metal box that look all so vintage heheh. Thanks dear.

For now, I am just looking forward to next friday where we can go for our nice outing together without any disturbance or any cares. hahaha but now I know C is gng through a trying period so I shall pray that God will give her peace and strength to tide over this difficult period.

blah blah blah

I've been thinking of what to do with my mane for quite a while, ever since I decided to stop trimming my fringe every 2 weeks.

From cutting it short, to having bangs all over again, to cropping it really really short (think Annie Lennox - ok I tried it out in p/s and it looked horrendous). So... should I, cut it short like exhibit 1 - Nicole Ritchie? Or exhibit 2 - Katie Holmes? Meow.. Or technically, I could cut it like Exhibit 2, and wait for it to grow long to evolve to Exhibit 1.

HMM.

sensuous knobs...

up to you to decide...

moop!

Been having a bag binge lately ( if there is even a term for it), where droolicious bags that I come across the interwebs grab my heart and never let go.

Such is the case for the Moop Organic Market Bag. Moop recently introduced the new Grey Organic Market Bag, with delicious golden yellow lining, and that rekindled my love for the Organic Market Bag in Midnight Blue~

Not only are her bags meticulously made, but the fabrics have also been carefully selected and product pictures skillfully composed and taken.

I've always been enamoured by Moop's bags months ago, ever since I stumbled upon it during one of my web-link clicking sessions. Wendy (owner of Moop) designs her bags for the everyday-practical person, with adequate pockets, zippered and not, d-rings for clipping misc. stuff, adjustable straps for tall / short pple, etc, down to the sturdy fabric choices and colours! What's there not to love? *sigh*

She also makes her bags by herself, designing, sewing, cutting, ironing, washing, etc...

The only setback for me is that:-
1) I'm a somewhat self-supporting student (negative savings! boohooooo)
2) People say that I have too many bags already (One can NEVER have too many bags!!)
3) Shipping is a real pain in the ***. (Although I could technically get 2 bags and save costs. Hurhur)

Oh well, I can only hope that Moop will still produce my favourite bag and fabric combinations till I can seriously afford it!! :D

Here's to more daydreams, wishlists and handmade!~

ARGH!!!!!

I was minding my own business, happily watching some youtube videos on my desktop, when I felt something strange was in my hair. Reached out, touched something hard and strange, thought it was yet another beetle, but no!!!!!!!

IT

WAS

A

COCKROACH!!!!!!

*run away screaming*

Well I'm not particularly scared of them, but it's just plain disgusting to find one rummaging around my hair. It smells of garbage meh?!!

RAWR!

The confounding thing was flicked onto my computer table and I swiped it down to the ground where it lay twitching on its back, trying to flip back up.

I was at a loss of what to do, I couldnt bear to touch it nor had I anything to 'kiap' it with.

How?!!?!!!

So I slammed a tissue box on it, thinking it'll knock the wind off the darn muggafudda.

But nooOOo, it continued twitching and squirming with its spindly hairy legs. I took out the insecticide and sprayed at it like there was no tomorrow and it finally got high on the intoxicating fumes. *puke*

Now what?! I had a gross thingamajig that was a full 7cm, not including feelers, the floor was slimy with the spray and such and I wasn't going to let the ants have a feast!

I managed to swipe the body into a plastic bag and yay! dumped it in the bin~

Here's a picture of it:-

I apologise if you were eating something and reading this.

cheryl - 1, cockroach - NONE! :D

swim fest

Been swimming at N's place over the past week or so, and feeling mighty fantastic after each swim.
I started with 12 laps and feeling extremely crappy after that because I forgot to stretch properly. The 2nd time was 20 laps, and the most recent being 30.

Yay! :D

But I also realised that my appetite has increased quite a bit because of the exercise. :P

Oh and I saw a dead hammie at the pet shop today. :( It was lying on its back with its mouth gaping open :( It looked more like a scrawny wet rat than a round floofy puffball I normally associate hammies with.

Boohoo. :( Fortunately I managed to get the attention of the pet store assistant (it was ard 9.30am) and he actually took a plastic bag to rid the poor ham! Oh well. May it rest in peace...

birthday celebrations

Ok I've finally decided to post the pictures of my birthday celebrations up :)

First up~
Thursday lunch at Dian Xiao Er with M.I.B.E!
It was a yummy spread of roast duck, veggies and handmade tofu. Despite my distaste with duck, this was fantastic! The skin was crisp and the meat soft and tender :)

Dessert was at prive, where they surprised me with a lovely cake~
Feeling paiseh... *hehe* I loved the chocolate decorations on the plate~
Cutting the cake!
Gahhh I just realised that I didnt take a photo with M.I.B.E.!!
=__="

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25/10 Saturday's dinner was with mummy, sasa and N. Here's what I wore:-
Hehe a rare occasion with a skirt :P
Dinner was at Yet Con - a Hainanese establishment at Purvis St. The porkchops were to die for. We also had a tofu-vege mix, steamed chicken, and sambal kangkong~ YUM!! Sorry no photos to show. *hehe*

The lovely cake N surprised me with at Tom's Palette. It was a custom special request made over the phone. It was a chocolate-hazelnut cake that had a oreo-cookie wall with sprinkles of chocolate powder, strawberries and white chocolate decorations :) Of course the cake tasted divine~ :Þ~~~~

Photo with mummers and my sasa~

N and I :)

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26/10 (Sunday) - Official 24th birthday! :D
After attending church service, visiting my grandma and having a swim, dinner was held at bliss cafe, a little nook in Ponggol Park. I wore a vintage dress and thick waist belt. :P

A series of photos of a happy N. Pardon the indulgence! Hehehehehehe

Sipping unadulterated authentic ice lemon tea~

An attempt to look serious.

Happy smiles~

The wonderful mashed potatoes!!!!! :D It was sprinkled with bits of crushed black pepper and the gravy was heaps richer than what you may get at some other chicken fastfood restaurant. :P

And I forgot to take pictures of our main dish! I had sambal fish with rice, and N had a grilled chicken thingy~ :D After dinner, we had a lovely time just wandering around E-hub and checking out the games at the arcade.

Ok that's all! :D