If there's anything I've learnt, it is that the best way to deal with life is to make the most out of your situation. 

I am convinced that living a life of intense exhilaration flows in my blood. There's always this compulsive urge to try something as if I want to test the limits of my heart. And sky diving has been one of my longest standing wishes that I wish to fulfill one day :)

Looks like complacency got the better of me. Slighty behind schedule again but everything is under control because its really all in the mind. I'm not saying im taking a back seat in my studies but I just think I deserve my share of enjoyment. I may not make the wisest or smartest choice some days but I didn't regret my choice today. It's not everyday you meet someone whom u can feel comfortable hanging out with and be yourself. Always be thankful for that. Thank you for the dinner n movie :) It was really fun :)

at A's fav starbugs outlet waiting for time to pass.

Far exceeded my expectations. Go catch it :))

and 2012 is gonna be a better year yet

because reminiscing upon the highlights of 2011 reminds me of God's faithfulness upon my life:

1. short hair

I went back to my short hair days after 3 years as a form of a fresh start and am still embracing the carefreeness accompanied by it

2. Lion King Broadway Musical

I went for my first broadway musical after eons (the first was phantom, which probably doesn't count because it was a family outing when i was no more than 6 yrs old)

3. Tuition Assignments

two of my tutees

I made 4 digits income (during my better days) by imparting knowledge to students and actually discovered my passion in teaching math

4. Leading testimonies and giving Bible studies - yes, definitely a milestone and not something i thought i was possible of doing at the start of the year.

5. Sundown Half marathon

yes, although i limped for about 8-9KM, i am still proud to say i persevered and completed the race

6. Engin FOP 2011

engin camp 2011

met the craziest bunch of people as we came together to plan for freshmen orientation. Yep, that's right. June hols were never the same again

7. HK trip

at the zoo

at my 22nd

r's 22nd

made new friendships w a bunch of people whom i'd never have imagined would become so close to my heart now. And, yes i love them and i'm committed to them

8. Family

noon out shopping w sis

Dec hols tog w sis and mum

we've since learnt to iron things out verbally instead of keeping issues in our hearts and have became much closer. my relationship w my sis grew tremendously- i was never willing to go out for meals/shopping with her but i thank God for reconciliations and speaking to me the importance of kinship.

9. Food hangouts

marmalade pantry- the last i went was after my A's - a good 4 yrs back

hooters for k's bday

Fruit paradise- absolutely adore their cakes

Timbre

Garden slug

wild honey (favorite of all!)

city space -luxuries we can't afford on a weekly basis

cedele's desserts

15 minutes

with a pinch of salt- love the portions and pricing

food for though- good food for good cause

ikea's meatball

white dog cafe

ichiban

the hand burger

Arteastiq

in between my finance management, i treated my stomach to delectable dishes and re-visted many places on my to-go list ,among which many were my debut entries into eateries i haven't stepped foot into before 2011

10. New friendships

i got to make many new precious Godly friendships in church outside of my CG/ zone in which i treasure, out of which there were certain i grew to appreciate more

thank you for going the extra mile to appease my stomach and my heart whenever my cravings arose :)

all in all, i've received so much more than I could imagine- financial breakthroughs, spiritual breakthroughs, breakthroughs in relationships. Thank you for making a difference in my life this 2011, thank You :)

of thanksgiving

sometimes, we forget the importance of having a thankful heart. it's so easy to praise God when you're on the mountain top but the real challenge really comes when you're in the deepest valley. everyday, i'm still learning the art of gratitude and yes, countless times i've failed. but in all, 2011 has been a year of countless blessings for me. looking back, the year did not start well because i was trapped in my past and couldn't burn the bridges. but i'm thankful to God it's not about how well we start but how well we end, because as the months went by, my life got better, and better, and better :) breakthroughs in my ministry, breakthroughs in my finances, breakthroughs in my relationships and the list goes on :) I remember praying for breakthroughs and growth in every aspect of my life on my 21st last Aug and all i can say is, God is indeed faithful (:

Thank you for enlarging my capacity in 2011 (:

affairs of 22

my birthday was a simple affair. truth is, after a certain age, you stop coveting the lavish and loud parties and you learn that simplicity brings the warmest of joy as well.

the clique was invited over to my place for a BBQ. maybe i anticipated some mini surprise but i was still pleasantly shocked.

clockwise from top left: 1) shaun starting fire and the laughters on the boys' faces warmed my heart tremendously 2) nette and mave preparing in the kitchen 3) happiness plastered on her face 4) garden jump 5) evidence of the 2 boys slacking in the name of counseling each other

several shots taken while the sky was still bright

1) Doc Marts 2) mave&myself 3) consie in the garden 4) nette's top shop heels 5) the girls <3 6) shaun&jov 7)the cutest couple

and here's comes the bday surprise. I was tricked by jov n nette that it was her time of the month and she needed to borrow stuffs. funny how i suspected nothing when jov came along with her.

cupcakes from 12 cupcakes! makeup kit, a Mango sling bag and personalized clay messages. Man, was i blown away :)

hanging out in the living room. love them to bits

and this was the jump shots in the car porch.

the second celebration occurred on the actual day at orchard central's Medz with the CG.

this was how i spent my 22nd; nothing too extravagant, nothing too fanciful, but my heart was equally full.