Monday, 6 January 2014
Year 2013
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It's the, hmm 5th day of 2013, but it still feels like 2013 to me. Had plans every day this week but I kinda cancelled/postponed most of them 'cuz I just wanted to stay at home and.. chill. A perfect day for me goes like this: Swim, eat, nap, read, dinner with family and watch drama.
So yep, here's a recap of 2013!
New year's eve: Was supposed to countdown at Clarke Quay but decided to stay at home instead. Made pizza, sushi, red bean soup, oyster omelette and ddeokbokki with the family! :) My favourite part was making sushi, watching running man and feeding (or forcing hahaha) each other food because we had too much leftovers. Obviously my dad and bro 'suffered' the most because no matter how much they eat, they won't get fat. HOW UNFAIR. :(
Felt really guilty at 11ish for eating so much so I started exercising. And when everyone went, "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" on TV, I was doing tricep dips hahaha. Looks like 2014 will be awesome for me in terms of fitness! :)
Family:
This was taken when they sent me off at the airport! (Aussie trip)
Acting cute because my bro complained that I'm always doing it to them hahaha. #annoyingsisterhere
Sissy! Even after I graduated from SSS, some of the teachers could recognize her as my sister 'cuz we just look too alike. But no one could tell that Matt was her brother because he doesn't look like us, LOL.
Favourite family picture taken this year!
And this was.. Chinese new year at aunt's place with my cuzzzzies
Travel
Went to three countries (excluding Malaysia) and spent around $5000 for everything. Wasn't sponsored by my parents at all because it just doesn't feel right taking their money & enjoying myself while they work hard in Singapore. :/
First up: Australia! (Gold Coast and Sydney)
LOVEEEE my hair color in this picture. Sadly, it's not that red irl :(
 2. Bangkok with Chirpy
It was a hardcore shopping trip and I'll never forget the horrific experience at Bangkok's airport on the way back 'cuz it was the first time i flew back alone (chirp extended her trip 'cuz her friends went over) and maaaany things went wrong. Had an awesome time with Chirpy though ^^
Delighted to see my parents again!
3. Taiwan
With Peiling, Dewei and Guohong! More on this trip in another post (hopefully).
Highlights of the trip would be singing karaoke for 6 hours twice from 4am-10am and 12-6am, clubbing at babe18 (tried Absinthe for the first time and had sorethroat IMMEDIATELY. Insane) and cycling at Beitou even though it was raining.
Note to self: DO NOT TAKE TRANSIT FLIGHTS IF POSSIBLE. EVEN IF IT'S CHEAPER :(
Birthday
Had the best birthday celebrations this year. Instant mood lifter whenever I look at my birthday pics. :') So thankful for my friends for putting in the effort to surprise me and treating me like a princess for like 1.5weeks. What did I do to deserve you guys seriously ♥
Fitness
Before I started Insanity, I was exercising around 4 times a week. So when I found out that I had to work out 6x a week for Insanity, I thought it'd be hard but manageable. I was SO wrong, lol. I really felt like collapsing on many occasions and just the warm-ups alone were enough to make me look like I just showered.
Yup, here's my progress in 2 months.
(Didn't want to post this up initially because I dont have abs (yet) haha but sissy said that I should, because I've worked so hard and should be proud of it.. I still have a lot to work on, though)
Wouldn't have completed this journey without Ninja Nella, my favorite gym buddy + fellow cancerian (equally emotional). There were so many times I wanted to give up, but I didn't, because she was around to motivate me. XIE XIE NI <3
SMU
Peiling, my Kimchi ^^
Met her in Oct 2012 during Netball's 1st exco meeting. Didn't expect us to click initially because after the meeting, we didn't initiate any conversation/meetups. We just kept bumping into each other at lib level 4's toilet HAHAHA. And one day, I decided to ask her to gym with me and she agreed. That was our first and (sadly) last gym session together.
She was also the one who gave me the opportunity to work at Cafe Iguana (best part time job, period) in Dec 2012. Studied for y1s1, y1s2, y2s1 final exams with her. Joined Starring camp together in summer as facilitators. Trip to Taiwan in December. We practically saw each other almost every day in 2013. Hehe. Both of us enjoy reading (thought-provoking, ahem) articles and we'll always spam each other with links haha. Thank god for you, you kimchichichic. :')
Taken when we went to Johor for my birthday celebration part I!
On her birthday! I just realized that we've the same pose hahaha
#Hotbodclan
Met these 2 girls in Business Law class. They sat beside me and we also didn't click initially hahaha until like week.. 5? I started talking to Sandy more often 'cuz we were in the same Management Science class too! Will never forget how surprised she was when she found out that I was able to read her mind so easily despite knowing her for <2 months. I'm just too good at it, rightttt ^^
Surprise exam welfare from my bb, canele's macarons hehe
Clubbed at Zouk after exams~~
Also, not forgetting my TWC girls!
Always entertained by them (hence I'm always laughing) and thankful for their encouragements all year round ^^
Baking session at Cat's place.. WE MUST DO IT AGAIN, GIRLS. I promise that Sasa and I won't overbeat the eggs again HAHAA.
Summer + Events:
Starring! Most enjoyable camp experience :)
Uni-Y programmes
MEET OUR LEE GWANG SOO HAHA
Facilitator for Bondue camp (for business students) and the annoying kimchi crashed my group as a fake freshie
Came in 3rd for SMU's food trail! NOT BAD RIGHTTTT. Thanks Jer jer for initiating hahaha
Vouchers + $100~
Helped out for Waikiki's captain ball event.. Was an eye-opener 'cuz some people can get REALLY competitive and rude. *rolls eyes*
(G)old friends:
Stayed over at Kent Ridge (NUS)
Wong's pretty room!
Went for a midnight jog because I wanted to exercise. She didn't have her sports shoes with her so she wore her $5 nua shoes hahaha. And guess what, after the run, we went for supper and she ordered iced milo, cheese fries and rosti (with lots of sour cream). CAAAAARBS.
Adventure Cove with my dearest girls to celebrate Wong's birthday!
And my secondary school noobies.
Really grateful for the talk at my void deck with Chirp. This stupid girl always has the ability to make me cry and laugh simultaneously.
Random meetup at PS 'cuz May is in SMU now too!
Work
Selfie at work (Iguana) with my colleagues. It was my longest part-time job and I really love everyone there. Left in Sep 2013 but the manager still invited me to their staff christmas party (SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS and fooood) T_T Shall visit them soon!
Had other random part-time jobs too, IT fair in June selling plugs LOL and 4-day event at Fitnessfirst with Sandy bb. During December, I was an art and craft teacher and had to go to various community centres to teach 5-10 year old kids. The pay was high, but justified, because after each lesson (3 hours) I'd be so drained and had to stone for like 10-15 minutes to recover. Not exaggerating.
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Finally done with this lengthy post hahha, took me hourssss. Overall, 2013 was a pretty good year but 2014 WILL BE BETTER. Shall go to bed soon 'cuz it's the first day of school tomorrow. FIGHTING, PEOPLE! :)
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
SMU Confessions
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#21501
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There are many things which I am thankful for.
I do not have a good GPA. I do not have a lot of money. I do not have a boyfriend. I do not have, am not, and will never be, anything special.
But.
I have a family that loves me, and even though we quarrel and get angry, there is an unspoken care for each other, which provides me with comfort. I am thankful that we are all together, and at the same time I am sorry, to those who have lost their family through death or divorce or any other reason. I can only imagine the pain you must endure, and yet that would only be a fraction of what you actually feel.
I have friends who make me laugh and accept me for myself, even though I can be annoying and too retarded. They listen to my problems and actually want to help. I am grateful for every minute you take off to try and help, or to just be there so I know that you got my back. I am sorry for always bothering you and being a burden. For everything you've done for me, I've accumulated a debt I cannot repay.
I have my health, and even though I am not thin or beautiful, even though I sometimes look in the mirror or down at myself and sigh, even though outwardly I am severely lacking, my body is functioning well and I can play sports, a luxury many want but can never afford.
We keep aiming for something extraordinary, yet we don't realise that actually, every simple, little thing we have is extraordinary in itself.
Beautifully written.
Happy new year, guys! :)
Friday, 27 December 2013
Christmas 2013
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JINGLE BELLLLLS JINGLE BELLLLS~
On Christmas Eve, I had dinner with my family at my favorite Zichar store!! YUMS. & then daddy fetched me to Fel's place for our yearly stay over heheheh. 
Our gifts! The Starbucks bag was from me but there wasn't anything in the bag that was from Starbucks haha. My gifts are quite.... Predictable I would say. 1 box of Ferrero Rocher (best best affordable chocolates that I love), 1 bottle of marble soda (NEED TO STRESS THIS. It's a childhood drink right?! You get to push a marble down before you drink so that there'll be bubbles in it.. Stupid Chirp & Mel said that they have never heard of it before hmphhhh. Anyway, I found the drink in Taiwan! No longer selling in Singapore), Hershey chocolates & Seaweed from Taiwan for the junk food addict, Wong Yun Han.
#DIDYOUSAYFOOD? Ate so much for the past few weeks since Taiwan trip. Sigh...... :(
On Christmas! Family decided to head to Malaysia for a day trip and it was a fab choiceeee. Stocked up necessities from Watsons (super aunty but it's a lot cheaper!!), watched Police Story 3 by Jackie Chan 'cuz my parents love him, laughed a lot, walked till our legs were sore and of course, we kept eating the entire day.
Mee Pok Curry Ramen Meesua Sweet Potato Tomyam noodles Durian puff Durian pie Fried bananas Coffee buns Black ball's dessert Yami yoghurt Auntie anne's crepe Pizzas *gasps*
Shopping with Sissy tomorrow and I can't wait for 31st dec! Will be preparing a feast at home with my family again hehehe have been spending so much time with them recently but I'm not complaining (:
Friday, 20 December 2013
SRJC
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Using the blogger app to blog again! Hahaha I'm on my way to the west (boon freaking lay) to teach & then to the east to give tuition. Mummy, Matt and ade are finally back from Taiwan! Yeah, they went Taiwan too with my relatives. My legs are wayyyy too tanned, I hope it's the lighting :/
Met Ms Lim and A* for dinner yesterday! It was a great catchup, knowing that everyone's doing well. :) "Ms lim, can I hug you? Haha cuz the last time I did that I was crying" "Of course!" Teared when I saw this, (yes I should stop tearing so easily) because it made me think of what I've went through so far and despite that, i'm still surviving. It's true that what happened 2 years ago forced me to think positively and be independent. I used to rely on people too much & was extremely self-conscious. Going out & eating alone were no nos, but I'm okay with it now. I guess exercising really plays a major role in boosting my confidence haha. Ohhh on a side note, my friends said that I look toned, esp my legs woohooo #hardworkpaidoff
Met up with Cong before I left Singapore. Dinner at 49seats and then tauhuay in his car hahaha. Thanks for annoying me since 2010!
Reaching my destination soon, which means... Goodbye! :)
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Gratitude
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Just got back from Taiwan and I fell sick on the last day ): Short update 'cuz I can't sleep again..... Work in 3 hours, SIGH $$$$$ Pic with my adorable daddy when he sent me to the airport! I honestly don't think I can find someone who loves me more than my parents. 1 day before I got back, daddy went to the supermarket to stock up stuff that I usually get, ie, fruits, vegetables & nuts. And mummy who whatsapp-ed me whenever she had wifi (she went overseas too) <3
Took this on the 2nd last day - had so much time during the trip!!
Okay gotta go, BYE
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Of Birthdays
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This was.. around week 9/10? Was too busy (and lazy) to upload the pics from my cam previously hahaha. Dewei's 21st Birthday @ RedDot!
Starring group ^^
I've no idea what Nella was doing HAHAHA
Awwww look at that smile
#charminggirlsagain #notsianmeh
BEST FOUNDATION EVER.
With Cheeseballers (Bondue group!) Yeppz I was his starring & bondue faci haha
Persuaded him to take the Gmax ride @ Clarke Quay after his party!! I rmbr stoning around 'cuz I was SO tired.
Hahahaha i just find this picture so adorable?! Sent it to Kimchi immediately who's in Hongkong now (will be meeting her at Taipei tmr I CAN'T WAIT ^^) That stupid girl got drunk/high in HK and sent me really worrying texts. Forever making me worry for her, tsk.
But I still love you la, idiot
LOVEEE this shot of them on the ride! 'Cuz it really shows how awesome my g12 is... HAHAHA I mean, I got my camera 2 years ago and I still take decent pics with it whoohooo
16th November - Fel's birthday!
Lol at the sign next to me
Birthday girl ^^
My calves got even more muscular after Insanity and I don't really know if it's a good/bad thing :(
Week 14: Study week
Ryan's birthday surprise in school!
Two and One 'cuz he turned 21 that day.... OK IT WAS MY IDEA LOL
Imitating the balloon - THAT SMIRK ;)
Today, 11/12/13: Mumzy's birthday!!
MY CREATION:
Strawberry pound cake, nuts, 2 scoops of ice-cream from Baskin Robbins (courtesy of my sister, of course HAHA) and Ferrero rocher (mummy's fav)!!
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Heading to the airport in about 14 hours to Taipei! TO THE LAND OF BUBBLE TEA AND STREET FOOD (HEHEHE) :)
Saturday, 7 December 2013
Hot and cold
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BANG BANG BANG.
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Trying the 5km challenge, I CAN'T WAIT!
Week 1 & 2: 5km x 4
Week 3 & 4: 6km x 4
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Every Breath
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Love, love, love this song.
When I needed a place to hang my heart You were there to wear it from the start
Friday, 22 November 2013
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Feeling like a fatty because I just binged. And I did it because I was upset. Help.
Friday, 15 November 2013
The fairytale inside your head is your new best friend
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It's 3.30am, and I'm awake. My body clock is screwed and I guess I've kinda given up trying to fix it. Some days, i can sleep at 8pm and be up at 5am to study. Some days, I won't be able to fall asleep until 3-ish in the morning.
The best thing about staying up is that I get what I don't get in the morning - serenity. Listening to Boyce Avenue, sipping my chrysanthemum tea (nope, no sugar. Just chrysanthemum flowers and hot water) and typing away.
It's a crucial period now, with finals just 10 days away. Yeah, I don't even know what I'm doing here since blogging is definitely not one of my tasks in my to-do list.. Guess I've really changed. In the past, having a to-do list and planning my days really detailedly helped me to push myself and work even harder.
An example of detailed planning goes like this:
8-10am: Chapter x, complete notes and identify questions
10-10.20am: Break
10.20am-11am: Buffer time, if not do chapter xx
There are a few reasons why I think lists don't work for me:
1) I'm getting really lazy
2) Studying is not my priority anymore (What is, then?)
I guess it's more of the latter. I'm not saying that studying isn't important. In fact, back in JC, getting into a local university was a DO or DIE thing. It was like my life depended on it. After I got into SMU, I kinda brainwashed myself that GPA isn't really important and "things will be fine as long as I get above 3" But sometimes, I get the idea that 3 is definitely NOT enough and I get upset at myself for not working hard. (See the similarity between this and my body clock - maybe that's why, lol)
Maybe it's because I've been working hard since Secondary school that I'm so sick of it. I'm sick of going for classes, submitting my homework on time, being the good student etc. I just wna play and NOT study the day before my exams, but I know, I won't do it.
Ranting on and on doesn't help, so I guess I'll just make this short and continue with my IEA revision.
P/s: I started on the sample paper about 6 weeks before finals and consulted prof on it. And he was surprised because he said that people only start on it a week before finals. (Lol ame, so much for wanting to play and not study -_- I really contradict myself sometimes)
Okay, I take it all back. I really want my hardwork to pay off, just like in midterms. Because my parents have paid so much for my education (Five thousand plus for one semester, damn it) and it can't go to waste.
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FOOOOOOD:
Have been making overnight oats for breakfast since Monday. Super yums and healthy!
All you got to do is mix oatmeal, non-fat yoghurt (yes, those disgusting sour ones), low-fat milk/soyabean milk and nuts and leave it in the fridge overnight. ^^
Meal-prep for school. Veggies, mushrooms and baked beans.
Only spent $2.50 this week so far, HEHEHEH
Baked wholemeal bread using the bread maker. So damn goooood but it's always not enough for the family hahaha
Before I go, current favourite quote:
"If you're not as smart as others, you can study harder.
If you're not as fit (skinny, in my case) as others, you can work out more.
But if you're less determined than others, there's nothing you can do."
And what someone told me 2 years back (in JC):
"Amelia Kang, you're the most hardworking girl I've ever met wtf"
Now, where did the hardworking girl go to?
Monday, 11 November 2013
POPPY LOPPY
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This was during recess week - made my day :)
And on Thursday, I met my girls for dinner at d'Good cafe.
When we were deciding where to meet:
Me: Plaza Sing food court plz i'm trying to save money
Them: Meet at holland v!!
Me: Huh cafes or restaurants? Holland v ex :(
Them: Holland v coffee shop lah, the tzechar not bad
Me: All the way to Holland to have tzechar?? Ok lorrrr
In the end, we settled for dinner at d'Good cafe because I was too lazy to walk to the hawker centre and I didn't want to perspire, lol. Got seats at the balcony and it was a damn good place to chill :)
Shared eggs benny with Fel while Wong & Qi shared cabonara. It was so good T_T
Fel'z green tea latte!! Best I've ever tried. My latte was kinda ~meh~
After dinner:
"Ame you want cupcakes?"
"Huh you mean walk to Plain Vanilla to get them now? Don't want lah, lazy" (I really just wanted to nua and chill that day after my insanity workout hahaha)
"No, we have them here. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! AND MERRY CHRISTMAS IN ADVANCE"
LOL. MY FRIENDS HAHAHAHA
I really didn't expect it at all 'cuz Wong & Qi came for the surprise celebration that Pl organized & Fel came to my place at 12am on my birthday. The reason was that we didn't get to celebrate together as a clique.. So touched, I love y'all T_T
Headed to Starbucks after because they wanted to get the butterbeer latte. And I got them to get a tumbler for me since they were "celebrating" my birthday HAHAHAH #badfriend #itsokiknowyouallstillloveme
The tumbler came with a free drink & we somehow told the barista that we want non-fat milk + no whipped cream 3 times.
1) I said it when I ordered
2) Qi reminded the barista 'cuz she thought i didn't say it
3) Fel asked, "eh did y'all say no cream and non-fat?" & the barista overheard
And this was the result. HAHAHAHAH
Awesome day out and I really can't wait to meet them this Sat again to celebrate Fel'z birthday!! :)
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Yesterday (Sunday): Mugging away in School~ coffee in my new tumbler ^^
There was a miscomm and Daddy waited about an hour for me to have dinner together T_T
Baskin Robbins from the Sister 'cuz she's working there! And nope I didn't eat it haha. My family shared this with a bag of chips at around 1am yesterday? They're all gna gain weight lorr
Despite having 3 hours of sleep, I managed to cook (swear i was doing it with my eyes half closed) hehe. Gonna have it for lunch later! Tofu, veggies, carrot, mushrooms and my dope chilli sauce. ^^
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My loots from iHerb that came last week!
0 cal chocolate syrup, the dope chilli sauce, healthy cereal (no more sugary cereal, like banana nut crunch) & natural nut butters. HEALTHY HEALTHY.
Also, mummy got me a blender and bread maker recently, which means I'll be able to have more shakes and bake wholemeal bread! I guess it's a good thing that I'm cooking and preparing my meals more often 'cuz i get to save $$, eat cleaner and uhm, a form of housewife training HAHA.
Ok bai!!
Monday, 4 November 2013
Nike We Run 10km
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HARROW!!
Blogging in IEA class right after my presentation because I'm so happy!!!
Finally, the hardest project is over (I've 6 presentations this sem, 2 left!) and I really feel the need to celebrate~ hahahaha. I was so nervous during my presentation that i said "GPA" as "GDP" though :/
Back to yesterday, 3rd november
Woke up at 5-ish for the Nike 10km race. The race was free (if not I've to pay $40 haha) because there were slots offered to SMU sports clubs. :D #whyiloveSMU
With the Netballers!
Camera-ready dog!
Didn't expect to see Wong working for the event!! Haha she had to be on skates & cheer the runners
DONE WITH 10KM!
Yay to 2 free nike tops and water bottle hahaha I'm super cheapo.
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I'm at week 5 (recover week) of the insanity workout! And 3 weeks left to finals. Gonna push on and persevere!
Friday, 1 November 2013
Horoscope - 19 July
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"Your greatest challenge is.. avoiding negative thinking.People born on this day are prone to relentless self-criticism and they may often exaggerate their imagined shortcomings.
On the dark side: Impatient, insecure and moody
At your best: Energetic, selfaware, charming"
I guess it's really true that sometimes it seems like I've a split personality. It's in my blood. Ahhh.
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2. Bangkok with Chirpy
