Cinderella's Dream

This tune never gets old.

It's what I would hum whenever I feel that life is going a little too fast and I need to catch my breath. Lets me dream a little.

Cinderella is, and always will be my favourite Disney princess. I like her kind and positive character, her strong determination in working for her dreams and she has the prettiest gown to match her blue blue eyes. Ah ha, of course, that gown part was purely subjective.

There's just something about these classic Disney princesses. They are hardly angry even when people stand in their way and are seemingly perfect in every way.

Sometimes, you just want to live in a fairy tale, don't you?

Confusing Thoughts

I had a good mind to shut down the blog. Let's face it, it was pretty much dead because I haven't had the mind to go and keep it updated. Plus, the sentimental part of me is holding me back, screaming no.

But I decided. I'm going to start it all over again and I shall start by trashing old posts. I cannot believe how superficial I sound in some of them! Admittedly, I still am somewhat (sadly) superficial which I will promise to turn it down a notch or two from this point forth.

I'm at a point in my life where I'm going through all this self-awareness shit.

Next step is to decide on a purpose for this blog. Honestly, who is interested in reading a blog whose content is details about what someone does or doesn't do in their everyday lives (unless that someone is a celebrity)? Hell, I know I wouldn't.

But what can I blog about? I'm not working as a photographer or journalist for National Geographic, am not even good enough for that. In addition, I'm living in a concrete jungle that is Singapore. How high of a mountain is there for us to climb and to what depths of the ocean can we explore (the sea water is so filthy, it gives me rashes all over)?

Don't get me wrong, I love my country but it's all... Man-made steel and concrete structures. I need me some wilderness to find and photograph beautiful wild animals, a large field where I can prance around and pretend I'm a horse or a lake hidden far away where I can build my own little cottage by the side and call it my magical castle.

Pfft. Sometimes I let myself get too carried away. I pray to God that He guides me in my writing while trying to keep this space updated.

P.S.: Whatever contradictory messages I bring across in this blog are because of my shortcomings and idiocy.

Twin's First Birthday

Happy Birthday, Ashriel & Adriel!








Such a wonderfully blessed family.

The Lost

I'm still trying to take good, proper photos to satisfy my lust for artistic creativity (or photography) but failing very badly at it. Perhaps I need better lenses? (Ha!)

I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I just can't seem to get it right! Or maybe it's just that I really suck at it.

Oh Yinhui, all this procrastination even though you know exactly what's wrong.

The Unexpected

The unexpected happened today and it reminded me that even the strong can crumble under immense pressure.

These people you look up to for guidance, who doesn't seem to waver at anything are only so strong. I'm reminded that we are only humans and there is only so much weight one can put upon their own shoulders.

Sometimes, I want to throw everything down and say, "Look, I've had enough." But how could I when others are still fighting even if they are bruised all over? People keep telling to go but I really can't bring myself to. Sure, the payout's rather pathetic not to say the least but I don't give a rat's arse about the battle. For me, it's always been about the people around me.

Hopefully this crisis will blow over very soon and we can all have a well-deserved break.

Living the Dream

I could never quite comprehend why some people would cry when they meet the idols they fancied.

But now I know.

It's actually this sudden surge of happiness that you can't quite contain. You just want to let it all out, to tell the world how incredibly happy you are.

I've never experienced anything quite like it and I must say, it was such a wonderful feeling (oh, this is a little embarrassing).
I would have to thank A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons for giving me that.

Yes, I went to their concert it was IN-CRE-DI-BLE.

I was screaming my lungs out then getting all teary the next.

Imagine an adult crying over some musicians!
But of course, they are not just some musicians to a handful of us.

They are a piece of puzzle in our own lives. As young primary school girls with skirts too long and socks too high, we listen to their CDs on repeat, feverishly memorising the lyrics and singing along to every song. We grew up with their music and remembered how we felt listening to it.

I'm glad I didn't miss out on this concert because seriously, it's the best, EVER!

I'm holding tight to this feeling. This pure happiness that isn't caused by anything material nor cash.

And oh, Ben's crazily charming fall-in-love-with-me smile.

Blueberries for Aaron

When a friend turns 21 but doesn't want any fancy party, what do you do?

Plan a surprise birthday dinner for him, of course!

Jones the Grocer seemed like quite the perfect choice for dinner that day. Albeit having a rather limited dinner menu, their selection of fromagerie (blue, Gouda  Swiss  cheddar, brie, Stilton, feta, goat, etc) are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Too bad I didn't snap a photo of their amazing artisan cheese collection. I'd really have to say it's my slice of heaven, I love cheese too much!

Aaron walked in with Leroi and from his face, you can tell that he had not expected to see us sitting around the table. Good job, us!


Mushroom Risotto


Wine Collection


Bacon-Wrapped... Something

And I found out that day that Aaron likes blueberries.

Jones' has the most gorgeous blueberry tart I have ever seen. Just look at it!

After we were all satiated, there was a small debate on our next destination and we decided to head to the birthday boy's abode for the first time. Packed macaroons from Antoinette (a Parisian pâtisserie and salon du thé), grabbed a couple pints of Häagen-Dazs' and off we wents.

Needless to say, crazy antics ensued once we are out of the public eye.