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(no subject) [Jul. 30th, 2011|10:05 am]
I don't understand how some people can be so patient. So patient with others and with themselves. I think if it had happened to me, I would have quit really long ago. Too tired to try anymore, and too angry to want to. I think this is why I respect her so much- because she is being such an amazingly strong person, and she doesn't even know it for herself. I just hope that whenever these things happen, there will be someone there to listen to her; I'm scared that she does something rash and out-of-character again. I think I must sound like her mother in this post, but yeah I always mother my friends. I must be quite annoying sometimes. But I mother because I hate to see them delude and torture themselves, thinking that there will be a way to get things across, but really, the war might be won but it doesn't mean the battles will be easy or that you won't get hurt along the way. I wish her wisdom and strength, and ultimately, happiness (however she defines it). xx
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(no subject) [Jul. 16th, 2011|10:54 pm]
Nothing that is can pause or stay;
The moon will wax, the moon will wane,
The mist and cloud will turn to rain,
The rain to mist and cloud again,
Tomorrow be today.
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
 
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It amazes me how fast time flies. The days have been like water slipping through my fingers. I think what makes what time I have left here so sweet, so precious, is the fact that I know it will come to an end. I'm sad to leave, but I'm glad that it gives me a new sense of perspective. Moments with friends are cherished, and life feels so much more meaningful. Perhaps this is what dying people feel? Not that I am dying.. But the idea is roughly the same. Things change when you can see the end.
 
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(no subject) [Jul. 15th, 2011|08:10 pm]
 
Many of my friends have been having relationship problems lately, and it makes me sad to see them so miserable and not really being able to be of help. I don't suppose JC relationships really make it in the end, do they? Sure, some of them do, and it's really sweet that they do, but I think people get really busy during university and meet different people and their perspectives change a little.. And going from a state where you saw the person almost everyday to a state where you barely meet twice a week, it changes things. Then again, I still wish all my friends who are still going strong in their relationships the very best, because I think it's so awfully sweet if it can last. The whole high school sweet hearts thing is just v cute in my opinion!

Sometimes I wonder why I'm not attached! I mean, people ask me this question and I would just brush it off, saying that my soulmate hasn't found me yet, or that I'm too horrible a person for anyone to tolerate, etc. But the real reason is, I'm not actively searching for anyone, and I see all my guy friends as brothers, purely platonic friends. Quite happily single, though :) I can talk shit to all my guy friends and meet them and not feel weird or anything. Hahaha am talking to Jason now about our plans to roast a chicken and prepare herbs for seasoning, gonna miss this retard.
 
Anw.... Yesterday, Jan and I went to Oriole Cafe for lunch. Been eating so much lately, but when you've got food like this (see below), no sane, non-anorexic person could possibly resist the temptations
 
 
 
 
Sticky Date Pudding from Oriole Cafe is just heavenly, oh god I'm salivating just thinking about it!!  The sauce is not too sweet, and the alcohol not too overwhelming but very noticeable. The pudding was warm and crumbled on your tongue, just as the cold cold ice cream melted too. Thank you Lord for the good food we get to eat! Thank you parents, for the money you give me to splurge so excessively on food and clothes (that I don't think I will be able to fit soon enough...)
 
So, here is my list of places to eat, I hope I will be able to complete it! And of course, because I'm still browsing the LadyIronChef, this list is just going to grow and grow. Singapore is truly a food heaven!!
 
THE LIST:
- Butterscotch cake at PS Cafe
- Ippudo at Mandarin Gallery (number 5 on the menu)
- Hatched
- Pepperoni's
- Maxwell market for chicken rice
- K Ki (Ann Siang Hill)
- Sofra (Beach Road)
- Tom's Palette (Beach Road)
- Ah Loy Thai
- Rochor Beancurd
- Burger Shack
- Oriole Cafe
- Valentino's (Rifle Range Road)
- La Patissierre
- Super Stacked Chocolate Cake and Hei Ice cream from Awfully Chocolate
- Spruce
- 3 inch sin
- Rider's cafe
- Mimolet
- House, Barracks
 
Omg ok I think this list will really grow. I can still think of other places I  want to discover! I had Burger Shack today, it was not bad! I also had a chicken rice at Coronation Plaza, which was okayyyy but Jason wanted to eat it, so yeah I just ate double. Then, we had Island Creamery! Haha I'm a pig. Gonna swim tomorrow, I hope. 
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(no subject) [Jul. 12th, 2011|10:19 pm]

The past week has been filled with days of shameless decadence. Been spending a lot of time with Laura and we've been having many culinary adventures together. We started off with chocolate lava cakes and red velvet cupcakes and have moved on to making falafels and hummus from scratch. I really think Laura is one of my food soulmates in this world! We both love finding hidden places and love love love baked goods and desserts (cedele, freshly baked..) . Funny how we managed to keep in contact even though we hardly ever saw each other in RJ. So glad to have another friend who is going to Europe too! Here are some pictures of our culinary successes:








Hummus, falafel, chocolate lava cakes, red velvet cupcakes

And today, we picked J up from Ubi and drove to Ann Siang Hill, with the aid of the iPhone maps. That thing is a life saver, I swear. I don't think I would have managed to direct L anywhere without it. I love it that we're old enough to drive ourselves around. Fully mobile and able to explore the world around us now (: Ann Siang Hill has two popular places to eat at and we went to both, which was good because it meant the trip there was worth it. We first visited  K Ki, which is a Japanese bakery / knick knack shop. It was nicely hidden, tucked away in the quiet end of Ann Siang Hill. We ordered three cakes, as per the suggestions on some foodie website L and I have been stalking. 
 

 
Later, we tried to find Le Patissiere, but got lost and ended up walking one huge round around Ann Siang Hill. Oh well, I guess we got a good look of the whole hill! Sadly, the fruit tart cake J and L  were raving about was sold out, so we didnt get anything from there in the end. Went to Shots next, which was the second place that the foodie site recommended. J had an average seafood pizza and L and I shared a Belgian Waffle which was also average. The atmosphere of the place was good though. Really enjoyed exploring the area today (:
 
Headed to play motion (i think that's the name) at Princep Street, which is where Strictly Pancakes is! Played Tumbling Monkeys and Risk, which actually requires some brain.. It tired me out. I'm really tired now! But it is a good sort of tired. The i've-done-something-with-my-life-today sort of tired. Can't wait to explore the rest of Singapore in the 30 something days that I have left here. There is actually a lot that I need to do, and discuss with my parents re: school, and I hope that tomorrow's dinner and drinks with my Sciences Po seniors will help clear the many questions I have in my head right now. I hope they're not too drunk tomorrow, haha.
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(no subject) [Jul. 5th, 2011|06:50 pm]

The Black Keys- my latest favourite band / duo
 
Today was the second day of my life of unemployment and I began it by reading the first few pages of the Genesis. Then, I dragged myself down to Thomson Plaza and ran for 20 minutes, had a quick shower and went home to pick up my slice of cake for Xianmin. Finally got to meet my favourite salty! Before today, the last time I met her was two weeks ago. There is something nice about spending some time, albeit only an hour or so, with one of your best friends. You come to realise that despite what little time you have with each other, you will still remain close friends. I hardly meet her anymore! But it always feels like time has not passed between the two of us. In reality, three weeks have passed. She's had her share of fun at Arts Camp, where she met lots of new characters and I can tell she is enjoying her life very much. I am very happy for her. Another thing about meeting up with old friends is that you start to reflect on the time that has passed since you met. You begin to recall what you have done in the recent past, choosing what meant most to you, or what struck you most, to share. I found myself talking a lot about my colleagues and my new mission to read the Bible. Yup. We had an enjoyable time at a hidden bakery in the outskirts of town. Tucked into a decadent salted caramel tart, as below, and drank iced tea / water. We talked about our future, and how uncertain it all sems, how it feels like we're starting life afresh with new groups of friends.. Soon, she had to leave to meet Celene and buy herself a yellow luggage for her trip to Korea. I went off to buy light blue nailpolish and took photos of people and places. It was a good day.
 
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