Oh, it's the 1st day of a new lunar year. It begins good with visits to my grandparents & some other relatives. There's the usual new year goodies spreaded on every house I have been. So I wasn't very interested to eat much, unlike I used to be when I was younger. Probably it's b'cos I'm much older now and I tend to eat when I need to, not eat as it's too hard to resist. Good sign or not? I think it's a 'yes' as to be moderate in food consumption is good for people of my age. So I'm happy that I behave in this way.

And, oh, today I also got to have a nice chat with my cousin, who is my 1st aunt's elder daughter. She's currently a piano lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Man, I'm impressed with her healthy diet she has been having over the six years. And that has helped her to lose 15kg. Wow, that's terrific. Moreover, her skin is simply great that she looks so much younger than her actual age. Oh, she also showed the photos she has taken at various European places when she was studying in University of London for music. Wow, she has seen Mona Lisa's painting, Vatican City, Eiffel Tower, William Shakespeare's birthplace & more. I told her that I will have these days too when I'm bond-free from studies and have enough cash to do. And one thing in common is that we have a sister who is more 'wild' than we are. Haha...anyway, cousin, I'm very pleased to have such a nice chat with you. I'm inspired.

Ok, it's getting late now. Hopefully I will have lots of nice days ahead like today. Hmm...new year, new inspirations. New beginning, new hopes. Haha...love these.

It's 6 days to a Chinese New Year. Well, I'll say that I look forward to it as there'll be gatherings, festival delicacy & of cos' ang pao from the elders. And I have done some contributions to my family by housekeeping, baking cookies, giving my parents a small sum of sincerity & ordering cookies from my colleague. Wow, I never know I am in such a good mood to do so much in Chinese New Year preparation. Haha...well, as long as everyone is happy in this festival season, I'm okay with the money spent.

And one more thing is that the past week has been very eventful, especially in the weekends. Lots of happy things are discovered, like my friend being attached. Hmm...I'm sure the week hasn't been wasted at all. Oh...I'm happy.

It's hard to describe how happy I am. Memories keep flashing past my mind. And I'm having a clearer picture of what's going on as I evaluate my memories. I guess it's probably why I felt hard to fell asleep for the past days. Haha...

And finally there comes Friday. Man, I have been longing for this weekend since last Monday. Probably I can't wait to rest and spend my time in a worthwhile manner. Oh, I'll be making cookies tomorrow for the coming Chinese New Year. After it, I'll be attending my uncle's wedding dinner with my sister in the evening. So it's rather busy for me tomorrow.

However, I still have Sunday free for anything desirable. Haha...hopefully everything will go well before another week of work is to come again. Oh...happy weekend for me...happy life.

In life, you don't always get what you initially desire. However, that could be a better arrangement as you never know maybe you'll love the alternative. Haha...and I personally experience that. I'm sure a lot of people will agree with me, which includes a friend who discussed with me this issue. And what do you think of it? So, people who can't accomplish what your family expects from you, don't be discouraged. Better things could be ahead, which could make you a better person who you can ever expect.

Anyway, I feel so good now. I can't help it. My heart is smiling. I don't know why. Perhap having discovered the truth behind a year-long question makes me relieved & optimistic. Haha...I secretly want to thank that special person. Maybe I should reward you with something. Not yet decided. Hopefully I shall get it soon.

I feel so tired at this very moment. But this is all b'cos of today's activities. The first thing in the morning is that I made myself to wake early to go to work overtime. And I found myself reaching the workplace earlier than anyone who was supposed to come. Aiyo...it's okay as I have my Zen Micro accompanied with music non-stop playing into my ears. That made the wait seem shorter than it really was. And then, we went on to our work. Luckily, it wasn't as busy as the usual weekdays. But I was so pissed off with employers who still have the cheek to do last-minute work or have not even done the minimum of their job scope like checking the details before trying to ask us impossible questions. Anyway, we had done what we could. Any mistake committed has to be paid by employers' reckless behaviour. Just plain too bad.

And finally when 1pm came, we cheered in our hearts as it was the time to knock off from work. And my colleagues went on our seperate ways to do our own things. As for me, I went ahead to Orchard to have lunch and shop. Wow...I felt so happy at that moment as I longed to go on a shopping spree to Orchard since last week. But the previous few days were disrupted by the almost non-stop rain. So I have delayed the trip till today. Hmm...before I started my shopping, I had lunch at Pastamania with free Carborana & Chocolate Mousse (thanks to my cousin, Jessie, for the card) along with iced lemon tea & garlic bread. Though I ate alone, the feeling was still great as the food was nice & the amount was just too right to keep me not hungry for about 7 hours.

Then, after lunch, I began my shopping at Esprit to buy two tops & a nice pair of socks. And I went on to Takashimaya to look around to see what I could get. Wow...you can see a shopping crowd busy to get the best deals from established brands like Zara & Kenneth Cole. Perhaps b'cos the Chinese New Year is approaching in two weeks' time, everyone is rushing to buy what's needed for additions or replacement while doing the spring cleaning at the same time. Haha...I actually enjoyed the atmosphere, which is better than during the Christmas shopping season.

Anyway, for the whole 5 hours shopping spree, not only those mentioned above, I also got myself a Zara top, a Topshop sweater, a new pouch for my Zen Micro & a box of health product, which will help me to digest food better. Hmm...it's sure that I have spent a remarkable sum of money. But in return, I found myself to really enjoy this shopping therapy. It's so great. It makes me really happy. Then, feeling tired, I headed to the way home at around 7pm and actually doze off for a long time in the MRT. And...finally, I reached home & had a shower before heading to rest for the day. Hopefully I can feel such great feelings in my next shopping spree. Hehehe...

It has been raining at an almost non-stop rate for the past 3 days. And it caused me to be more lazy than usual. Haha, that's b'cos I love to sleep through rainy days as it's too nice to do so. Well, Singapore doesn't have the chance to experience real-low temperature like Germany & Japan do cos' it's located at the tropical rainforest region. So having a few rainy day, which will bring down the usual temperature, is a compliment. Of cos, this does bring lots of inconvenience to people who need to travel a lot within a day. You are going to bring an umbrella along & likely going to get drenched before you have reached your destination. So I will say that it depends on individual under different circumstances to enjoy this kind of weather.

Hmm...having cooped at home for almost 24 hours, I'm thinking to go out for a while later to get a Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino. But none of its outlets is really near my home. Perhaps Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the next alternative. So maybe I am to get its Ultimate Ice Blended, which is near Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino's taste. At the same time, I might be getting the cookie mix, preparing to make more for the Chinese New Year. Hopefully they are going to satisfy my passion to learn cooking. Haha...

Hmm...I am sick again. I am down with serious flu. My nose keeps got blocking. My throat is dry & uncomfortable. My head is having some sudden pains frequently. Seriously, I think it's my fault to take in so much heaty food without noting that my health is below the normal healthy level. So I plan to drink more water & less sweet or salty food to maintain my usual health level.

Okay, so it seems like today I am to stay at home to have a rest. Actually, I was planning to go to Chinatown to witness the lighting of Chinese New Year decoration by Lee Kuan Yew as this is the first year Chinese New Year carnival being brought back to Chinatown after renovation. Hmm...oh, I'll miss it but I have no choice too. Aiya...may God bless me to recover asap.

Haha, I want to report a good news. It's that I finally learn to make my first cookies with the help from my Dad & cousin, Jessie. Well, they look like slightly what is shown on the cookie mix & taste like the usual cookies. Of course, they are far from those made by the established Famous Amos or Mrs Field's. However, I am quite satisfied as it's better than nothing. My mum told me that I could have prepared more for the coming Chinese New Year. Actually, it sounds good but will my house guests dare to eat? Haha...you judge for the answer.

It's a new year. And I don't feel it at all. Haha...funny, right? But seriously, I am looking forward to this year. I want to return back to school, celebrate my birthday again & of course, start improving myself for the better. Many things have been learnt from last year. And I really got matured from what everyone told me. I also think ahead of what may be happening in few years to come. Probably because I was hurt badly by several setbacks last year. So I have the urge to evaluate what I have done, which might have led to those setbacks. Well, it's really great to be more mature at my age. I can't just always wait for things to put me along with the time. I have to be myself, the very own self.

Ok, maybe I should also improve my cooking like make some simple cookies. Probably because I saw my cousin, Jessie, making them in front of me on New Year's eve. It's like so easy. Anyway, I will try my best. Hopefully I will not get the 'Blackie' incident again. Haha...