New Year’s Day[updated]

So I didn’t follow through with any of my plans(BBQ/rebel/siloso beach party) on new year’s eve and ended up sleeping through it with Meow Meow ’cause the sister was out and the parents was away- not that I’m complaining about it, I was actually quite happy with my peaceful night.

I know I’ve stepped it up a bit when it comes to partying lately- for those who are disappointed in me/wondering what’s happened to me, I’m stopping this whole thing, so no worries. The holidays are coming to an end and I’ve experienced enough night life in the past 1.5 weeks, so that’s that.

Breakfast and lunch plans got scraped as well and I’m starting to get worried bout all the assignments that I’ve yet to touch. But for now I’ll say to hell with that.

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I’ll say 2011 didn’t exactly end on a splendid note, but I guess that would imply that it would be easier for my 2012 to have a better start.

I can’t decide whether 2011 passed by too quickly or not or whether it has been a good year or bad, but I do know that I’ve learnt quite a bit with each event in passing.

In the year 2011, I’ve lost a grandmother, I’ve lost a pet hamster, I’ve been enthusiastic with regards to the SG elections and presidential elections, I’ve gotten my 4.0 and my top student award, I got put on a civil case with media coverage, I’ve snipped off a couple of inches of my locks, I’ve dyed my hair black(stupid hair doesn’t absorb the color black even after two dye jobs), I’ve resisted the urge to dye it red, I’ve sold 120++ pieces of my own clothing at my first flea, I’ve watched my first football match ever, I’ve laughed till I cried, I’ve been happy, I’ve been angry, I’ve hated, I’ve been upset, I’ve loved and been loved, I’ve been surprised, I’ve been scared, I’ve felt vulnerable for the first time in a really long while, I’ve gotten over the whole partying scene, I’ve gotten emotionally swayed, I’ve been gone, I’ve made new friends, drifted apart from some, forged stronger friendships, gave up on some, I’ve done the right things and the wrong ones, I’ve regretted and I’ve learnt, I’ve learnt to keep the real ones close and to see for myself who are the ones who would be there at the end of the day, I have done things I didn’t expect myself to, I’ve surprised myself by not doing certain things I thought I would have done, I’ve done things I should have and shouldn’t, I’ve messed up some opportunities, I’ve made some things happen for myself, I’ve learnt that things usually start out bright and beautiful, but over time the shine might just gradually fade away, I’ve learnt that there are some things you just can’t force, I’ve learnt to not judge, I’ve made mistakes, I’ve learnt from it and to live with it. I’ve learnt not to look back, and so should you.

I’ve decided that life is simple- you make decisions and you don’t look back. So with every choice you make, make sure it’s one you won’t look back and regret because life is too short to regret. Life is too short for you to look back and wonder “What if..”

I’ve seen this somewhere online and took it down to show a friend ’cause I thought it was meaningful- but my apologies I can’t remember where I got this from so I can’t credit:

“As we grow up, we will learn that even the one person who wasn’t supposed to ever let us down, probably will. You’ll have your heart broken and you’ll break others’. You’ll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them and you’ll cry because time is flying by.

Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances. You just have to live life to the fullest, tell someone what they mean to you and tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone’s hand, comfort a friend, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt and smile until your face hurts.

Every second you spend angry or upset is a second of happiness you can never get back.”

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To everyone I owe a “Thank you” to, here’s a huge “THANK YOU & I LOVE YOU.”

To those whom I might owe an apology, I’m sorry. Truly am.

And to those “Y’know who you are” people, I miss you. Really do.

Last but not least- I’m not a firm believer of new year’s resolutions but here’s one I’ll make if I have to:

Be self-disciplined.

Happy New Year, y’all!

New Year’s Eve

This is how I looked like this day last year, 31st December 2010:

December 2010

Here’s some photos taken in the year 2011- in chronology:

Change/no change?

It’s been a while.

There are more photos of other bouquets but since all flowers look the same.. I’ll put up pictures of other birthday/christmas/whatever-occasion-we-come-up-with-to-celebrate(such as end of internship) gifts/celebrations next time because this entry is already overloaded with photos.

Most of the shots above are taken during some of my birthday dinners(I didn’t bring the camera out on some days so no photos for those), there are more pics but I think there are more than enough photos to make up for my absence for now.

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If you’re wondering where the above photos were taken, the list includes Timbre @ The Arts House, Alfresco Gusto outside Ion(they have indoor dining as well), Trattoria Italian Kitchen @ 313 Somerset, Tampopo @ Taka, Ramen place at Plaza Singapura, Ramen Play @ 313 Somerset, Steamboat place @ Bugis, Little Part 1 Cafe(it’s a shophouse kinda thing with games available for use- near thomson plaza) and Singapore River Cruise.

So other than hanging around town/clarke quay, crashing over at friends’ places, driving around for late night supper at Newton, Geylang or Balestier/Tpy, I’ve also been to Equinox(level 70++ bar right at Raffles City), Ku De Ta(rooftop bar @ MBS sky park), Chijmes, Chips, Fremantle, Rebel, Butterfactory, The Arena, so on and so forth and I must say I’m stopping all these after New Year’s day.

Short/long hair?

Fact that I actually bothered checking how I look with short hair shows I’m actually pretty serious bout snipping those locks off.

Should I or should I not?