~New beginnings~

This moment, this thought to hold,

so precious to me, I won't let go.

It's starting out slow, but there's no rush,

I'm willing to wait, this isn't a crush.

Can this be the dream I've been waiting for?

Can this be the angel at my door?

I wish you love, I wish you well,

through my heart, that wicked cell.

It betrays my hope, my fervent desire,

that spark of mine that burns like fire.

One day, you will know why,

why you sometimes make me lie,

why you sometimes make me smile,

why you sometimes make me cry.

With all that's said and done,

under the watchful gaze of the sun,

we'll live our lives the best we know how,

to forget the world and enjoy our now.

So please excuse me while I fall for you,

for you and only you, dear Jul...

Snowboarding/Skiing trip to Aviemore~!!

So this was the long-awaited trip to a snow-capped mountain for some skiing/snowboarding. I can now finally cross it off my list!! Weeks of planning paid off and we had a relative hassle-free trip the whole way. After this experience, I realised that some warmer gear is definitely needed than what I brought. But overall, it was a fantastic experience (despite the weather!) and maybe, just maybe, I'll be going again in the future...haha. Enjoy the pics coming up~!!

Glasgow at 5.15am in the morning

(Bus left at 6.15am)

On our way
Arriving at our ski equipment hire and meeting the woman who helped make this possible
Didn't get a picture with her though =((

Arriving at the base of the slopes at Cairngorm, Aviemore.

The weather was not kind to us..as you can see.

Trying to make it up the staircase in the strong wind.

There was a minor delay cuz we were a snowboard short.

Camwhoring~!!

Boris, Thomas and Leslie

Waiting in line for the train to take us up the mountain

This are some of the skiers who went up earlier

(photos taken from my friend)

Snowboarders on our way up

The rest had already made their way to the top

and were waiting to head out into the blizzard

Receiving their first lessons

Hong Joo demonstrating the right way to fall =D

My POV on snowboarding

A white canvas with tiny people

This was Hong Joo when I found him...poor guy.

Camwhoring outside the window after lunch

Sis with Nick

Us snowboarders (cooler than skiers =p)

Bet you can tell who was the most frozen =D

Brace yourself...camwhoring coming up~!!

Again...

...and again...

Group photo...

started out with 4 ppl wanting their picture taken to almost the whole group

(shouts *wait for me!!* *wait for me!!*)

More people but still abit short =(

Nice =)))

Zicky!

On their way back down...heading home

Happy people..

The weather at the base of the mountain once we got back down

This shows you why it was so bad at the top

Proper group photo on our way home..returning our equipment

Finally, a mini birthday celebration for Nick, who turned 25!!

Well, that's the end of our skiing/snowboarding trip. It was amazing fun although the cold was abit unbearable at times. Kudos to the ones who picked it up faster than the rest of us (especially with operating the ski lifts >_<). It's definitely going to be an experience we can look back on and laugh =p Hope you guys enjoy the pictures...will have some more up on my summer holidays soon. Happy valentine's day everyone!!

Photos Courtesy of Leslie Peacock, Tan Hong Joo and Me

~X'mas 2010~

It's been a really long while, I guess. Kinda lost the motivation and desire to maintain this blog as I've been feeling detached from people and things I've known for so long. This education has taught me alot but I'm still struggling to learn so many new things. Not to mention, the damn dreams keep me up all night...can't seem to sleep properly these days. Here are some pictures from the festive period a couple of months back (can't believe it's feb already!!)...

Auntie Valerie's christmas tree in 3 different lights!

Elise (the lady from across the street), Auntie Mary (Rob's mum)

and Rob (Laura's husband)

Grandpa (who's 90!!), Auntie Valerie and Cousin Laura =)

Chuffed with her presents..

Sitting down for xmas dinner

Always a fun time with good banter and amazing food

Boxing day and Auntie Mary's birthday.

Sis was back in Singapore celebrating her birthday...happy girl.

Since Sis was back home, I had to prepare the chinese meal on Boxing day to maintain the tradition. Thanks to my Aunt for all her help =)

We had Soy Braised Pork, Mandarin Prawns, Lemon Chicken (which turned out sweet cuz we may have put too much honey in), Pak Choi in Oyster sauce and Basil Pork.

Grandpa even had some!

The Chef and his helper =DD

Laura and the desserts she brought....nice!