Nathan Sawaya's exhibit at Arts and Science Museum, March 2013

a fun, awe-inspiring exhibit. such a visual feast.

in my five years of staying in Singapore, this was the first time i attended the Thaipusam. i was invited to observe and join and i didn't hesitate to join the almost five hours of walk from the starting temple. just sad that i wasn't able to finish it (i was literally 2 kilometres away from the ending temple) because i was exhausted and wasn't physically ready for the walk. it wasn't that long, just that the whole parade was long and we were almost at the end of the parade and the hustle and bustle traffic to consider too. but nevertheless i really enjoyed a one of a kind experience. and this was a late post as it was held January 2013. i've taken a lot of photos but i'll be posting my fave ones.  

i could not find one that fits Easter celebration though. took this photo yesterday when i went for a planned day out with a girlfriend. we explored Chinatown and the area nearby, we had fun during the entire walk (we were taking photos and walking for almost four hours). few silent moments when we went to the temple though. the photo above was from a Buddhist temple and are offerings. :)

i was supposed to post this last night but i wasn't feeling good, had a long day at school and did a favour to a friend. ended up sick and my back is in bad shape. managed to text her early in the morning yesterday and spoke to her today. to make it short, a belated birthday post to the woman i owe my everything to. happy birthday ma! btw, i didn't bake the cupcake. it was made by my baby's mum for her child's birthday :D

for my greatest mentor, teacher and motivator...i still miss you...

before i keep this in my chest, i'd like to share the fireworks around the neighborhood last new year. i'm always in awe watching fireworks :)

i still need have a lot to learn...or maybe because i'm always just like a kid watching fireworks! :D

just came back from my holiday and i must say it was a blast. if it was good the previous year (2009-2010) it was better this year (2010-2011). i tried to make the most out of everything but i have to be honest that i didn't take so much of photos except from my road trip to La Union and Baguio (yay!). i still have a lot of photos to sort but let me welcome myself back to blogging and hopefully i will do better this year compared to last.  happy new year everyone! xx

this will be my last post for the year as i'm off for my holiday back home with my family. i've been very very busy at work finishing a lot of prep work, display materials and lesson plans for the coming school year but at least no one would disturb me (i hope so!) during my vacation. to all my blogger friends, i wish you all a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. i will definitely be back and will (hopefully) post more photos! ciao!!!! xx

and it's not me! :P

bunny hand puppet with chocolate eggs and bunnies

San Juan, La Union

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a special Sky Watch post. it's my mum's birthday today! happy birthday! she's like the sun in my life, i may take her for granted most of the times but she's always there to give light and warmth. we may always contradict each other but at the end of the day, we both want what's best for each of us. i will always be your little girl no matter how old i am right now :) have a lovely weekend everyone!

 

or  not???

(Blythe doll taken from the last Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention)

 

taken at Palawan Beach, Sentosa

i am so going to the beach!!!!! yay! will be leaving this afternoon and will be off until Thursday! i've been so looking forward to this for the past two weeks. i really need a change of environment for at least a few days. i can imagine myself chilling out under the sun while chugging beer! hahaha! so do you have any idea where am i going?! :D 

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i was supposed to post this yesterday upon hearing the sad news. the whole country is mourning and the whole world empathizes with the loss of a woman. for the whole world, she symbolizes democracy and faith. but for me she  exemplifies what a wife and a mother is.

a special Sky Watch day for me. this was taken three weeks ago while walking at Orchard Rd. i looked up the sky and this is what i have seen. it's always good to have a camera at hand because you will never know what you will see even if it would mean carrying extra bag. have a happy weekend everyone!

thank you!!! words are not enough to express how fortunate and grateful i am for being your daughter! :)

to my blogger mum friends happy mother's day!!!! you all deserve a big hug and kiss! for you have the toughest job in the world! to my single friends, please tell your mom thank you and happy mothers day. i am thankful to them for without them, i wouldn't have met all of you!!!! and to the future moms, happy mothers day too!

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our pre-mother's day activity for the tots. we provided them the flowers, oasis and the tag. they picked and poked the flowers in the oasis.

if you're lost you can look

and you will find me...

if you fall, i will catch you

i will be waiting...

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post for my bestfriend ryoga...happy birthday!!!!

still saddened by the latest news. it's still something unexpected about the demise of an icon...and a legend. i really couldn't help but shed tears while watching the tribute for him.

me and my closest girlfriends love "kaleidoscope world". maybe its the message, or maybe the melody. but for whatever reason it maybe, it's one of our songs. i'd share the lyrics of this song.

Kaleidoscope World

So many faces, so many races

Different voices, different choices

Some are mad, while others laugh

Some live alone with no better half

Others grieve while others curse

And others mourn behind a big black hearse

Some are pure and some half-bred

Some are sober and some are wasted

Some are rich because of fate and

Some are poor with no food on their plate

Some stand out while others blend

Some are fat and stout while some are thin

Some are friends and some are foes

Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue

Is represented by me and you

Take a slide in the slope

Take a look in the kaleidoscope

Spinnin' round, make it twirl

In this kaleidoscope world

Some are great and some are few

Others lie while some tell the truth

Some say poems and some do sing

Others sing through their guitar strings

Some know it all while some act dumb

Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum

Some can swim while some will sink

And some will find their minds and think

Others walk while others run

You can't talk peace and have a gun

Some are hurt and start to cry

Don't ask me how don't ask me why

Some are friends and some are foes

Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue

Is represented by me and you

Take a slide in the slope

Take a look in the kaleidoscope

Spinnin' round, make it twirl

In this kaleidoscope world

in lieu of the Lunar New Year, we went to Chinatown last Saturday to observe the scenario and the crowd since it's most likely the centre for the CNY. so after work, we hurried there and took some pictures around. i was actually hoping for some fireworks, but alas, there is none, and before midnight i was already exhausted. the place is very crowded, with lots and lots and lots of stalls everywhere, selling different kinds of stuffs.

different kinds of candies (with free taste :D)

am not sure if they are pears, haven't asked anyone yet, the writings are in Mandarin, thus it doesn't help :D

pumpkins (i never thought that pumpkins are also a must for CNY)

flowers (name it they have it, sold for at least S$8)

chinese lanterns (lined up everywhere)

bee cheng hiang (bakkwa's a must every Lunar New Year, notice the long queue?)

he is definitely not for sale....such a shame that i wasn't able to snap a picture of his face.