Nostalgic moments..

I was being bored one day over the weekend, when I was looking through some old pictures of me. I can honestly say, I am a really cute baby. Haha..

Here's a picture to prove it!

And another one..

and another one..


Ok ok.. I'll stop. I hope you will be kind and say I look cute.

And in a blink of an eye, I'm almost 22 and someday, I'll be having babies and starting a family! Oh god, the thought excites and scares me..

I've been through quite a lot in these 21 years of my life, both good and bad. I'm not perfect but I try to do the right things most of the times. I'm really grateful for the way my parents raised me. Situations, scenarios and choices also helped shape the way I am today. My friends also helped because they help me discover myself and allowed me to be myself (or not be myself) when I was still learning and growing up.

I've been quite blessed to have a good family and friends. I hope when I become a parent one day, they will get what I had when I was growing up. =)

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Life has been pretty mundane. Work, WoW and experimenting with food. =)

Although, what's actually exciting me is the antipation of the COUNTDOWN to The Land Down Under to end!! Its exactly 42 more days till I arrive!! OMG OMG! I CAN'T WAIT!

Places to go to, People to meet, Clothes to buy, Food to be eaten..
So many things to do, and so little time!!

I've already started planning on what to bring already, slowly accumulating what I need on the trip already. It's actually just an excuse to allow me to spend money. Hee..

Aite, it's late already and I should be in bed. =)

Hope you guys have a good week ahead!

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And before I truly go off to bed....




That's me and my brother! =) He was so cute!!! If you're wondering what's up with my face, it's just a case of sibling rivalry. I disliked my bro when I was younger because from the moment he was born, I was no longer the apple of my parents' eyes! I used to pinch him really hard when my mom wasn't looking and made him cry. But then again, I was always the 'naughty' one. Hahaha... Always getting smacked!! =P

But truth be told, I'm so glad I was never an only child! =) Someone to fight with, and have fun with and make fun of!! LoL! It's the best times of our lives! We're all grown up now but I hope even when we've gone on with our lives and start our own families, that we will still be close as we are now..

Time to go.. Niteys all..

Moving on..

It's the end of another week already. Funny how fast time flies when you really stop and look at it. It's almost the end of the year. =)

Today was relatively alright and boring. I just realised how much closer my relationship with mom has become. And also the fact that I've become more sensible. Although there are still some flashes of 'immature-ness', I'm doing an alright job of living my life.

I went for my first ever Pilates class yesterday. Whoever said that it was relaxing, LIED! I woke up feeling aches all over, my arms, thighs and the spot where my abs are supposed to be.

It hurts like hell the day after, but I had heaps of fun during the class laughing at myself because I could not maintain my movements and breathing. I was lying down on the mat for like 3/4 of the time and I feel like I ran 2km. But I could feel muscles that I never knew existed on me become sore! Haha. I will be going back for more punishment though, MARK MY WORDS!

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Work was the same, and went out with mom and Mikey after for shopping and dinner at Causeway Point. Was fun, but I was really tired (due to lack of sleep and sore body) so did not have as much fun. Also, the fact I have a pus/pimple (also known as 'eye needle' pronounced in Mandarin) irrtating the hell outta my eye pretty much dampened the mood.

Came home and had to worry about Mat cause he did not give me a call or message. All sort of thoughts were running through my mond, and none were pleasant. Le sigh.. Anyways, finally could not stand it anymore, and found his house number and called him. Turns out, the silly boy drank so much, he got sick when he went home and fell into a deep slumber. All that worrying for nothing! *Bleah*

Anyways, feeling a little bit better now, so I'm going to go sleep cause I have work again tomorrow. =P

My twitching eyelid has been bothering me and telling me I need more rest today. Have you ever had a twitching eyelid before? It's actually a very funny feeling. I laugh everytime my eye twitches. Lol... Silly silly Ivy! Time for bed!!

Cyas all, and have a great weekend!

Contented..

I'm actually very easily pleased. Just taking a few minutes to send me a few smses and I'll be in a good mood for the whole day. Even though I lack sleep, I'll still be happy.

=) Today was a better day compared to yesterday, thanks to some people. (My babyee and Cherryblushy)

Bought some clothes again just now. Lol.. that means no more spending for me this month again.

Did I mention I'll be going for a pedicure this Friday? Pamper pamper time. Hee.

Need to go sleep now. Work tomorrow. =)

Another new day, and 1 day closer to being with my babyee.

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I Love...

Pets... They are cute and fluffy and oh-so-sweet!

I like cats, but I'm afraid of the claws cause they scratch. They make great pets, just not when u have expensive leather couches.














I like dogs too, but I cant stand the smell of wet dog. They make terrific pets, but they can be hard on your pockets if their favourite hobby is chewing up your expensive new shoes.



















Oh well, guess you cant please everyone.. =P
Have a great weekend!

Catch-up

I went out last night to Holland Village to meet a friend I haven't seen in years. Its so strange how Singapore is so small, but yet people don't take the time to catch up as often as they should.

Huiyi is a very dear childhood friend of mine. We used to hang out and play everyday after school, because she happened to live directly above my mom's old workplace. And needless to say, we're always at her house watching tv, playing girly make-believe games and just having fun.

After I switched schools when I turned 10, I never really saw her again. We became involved in our own lives, new friends and just drifted apart. But we did meet once. 4 years ago, for lunch in town. I was surprised she actually contacted me to ask me out, and I thought why not. She was still the same as i remembered her then, only a bit more mature in thinking. But thats wat happens when people grow up.

So yesterday, we met up for coffee. Or rather, we had tea in a coffee place. It was a nice place, Essential Brew. Affordable prices, relaxed ambience and friendly staff were there to help this catch-up session progress smoothly. I was actually having 2nd thoughts about going because I was scared. Questions were going through my mind: What are we gonna talk about? What if it became awkward? What if we're both so different, we have nothing in common anymore?

But meeting her last night, was the best decision I have made in a while. It was as though the years never mattered. We still have loads to talk about, especially our school days. We talked about whats happening in our own lives, our goals for now and our own schoolmates' and whats happening with them. All in all a very good time.

I'm going over to her place laters to meet her mom, say hi since its a very long while. Then she's coming down to my mom's old workplace to meet the 'Jie jie' we like to tease when we were younger and also to see my mom. =) I think we'll make more time to meet up now..

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Tomorrow is Dad's birthday. I got a cake for him, and we're gonna celebrate with him today. =) I hope he enjoys today, considering his pet fish died like 2 days ago. He was sad, and I felt sad for him cause I know how it feels when a pet dies. Anyways, tats all for today. I'm going to get ready to go out.. =)

Have a great week ahead.

The First Of a New Blog

Where to start?

I decided to start a new one, because I did not like how the old one looked. And also because I was bored and decided i needed a new change. =)

I was thinking for my first post, I'll start it a little bit more personal.

I think its a very wonderful thing to have the sense of smell to remember things by. I'm sure I'm not the only one who recalls people, incidents or things by associating smells with them. I remember a class I went for and how the lecturer was telling us that our brain unconscious register certain smells to a certain things or persons in our life.
For example, someone who stole your boy/girl from you. now think of the scent they wear and everytime u smell that scent, you'll think of the person and the things they did to you.

So, I'll write about my 5 fave smells in the whole world. =)

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1) My first fave smell is when you come home from work, you open the door and you are greeted by the smell of something very familiar and close to you heart - Home. I don't know about anyone, but I love the smell of Home, esp when you've been out the whole day and you're really tired. Its very weird but when I'm anxious, stressed or scared once I smell something of home (usually a small hand towel, extra clothes i bring for change later etc), I'll feel more calm.

I like to believe that everyone has a unique smell of thier very own Home on them. And everyone has a different 'Home' smell. I've noticed this when I go over to friend's place and each and everyone of them all have very distinct Home smells.

2) Have you ever walked through a park or a field after a heavy downpour of rain? I like to do that because the temperature feels cooler and everything smells like it has been cleansed. The smells of wet grass and soil is so comforting, esp when you're on your way home from a stressful day at work. It makes me feel really relaxed and makes me believe that the Mother Nature has a lot more of these types of subtle beauties hidden up her sleeves. One only needs a discerning nose to discover it and experience it your own special way.

3) The smell of my Babyee. Everytime I smell the cologne he uses, it always jolt good memories of us when we're together. All the laughter and love we have for each other and missing each other's touch. It will always plant a huge goofy grin on my face and everything just feels so fine. =)


4) I like the smell of pastry being baked in the oven. I just have this warm fuzzy feeling whenever I bake something at home or when I walk past a bakery. Its weird because I'm not a huge fan of eating pastry, but I just love the smell of it. It actually inspires me to do some baking on my own. Lol.. =)

5) Last but not least, I like the smell of clean fresh air. Be it in the mountains, or when I'm at the beach and the sea breeze pass me by. Maybe because we don't get to notice these things in our daily lives, we should pamper ourselves a bit more. Who will love ourselves if we don't do the occasional loving for ourselves (and i do not mean that type of 'self-loving'). Take a day off work to go to the beach, or the weekend off to rent a cabin up in the mountains, with your loved ones and enjoy the little little things in life.

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I hope this post gives you something to think about. I would appreciate if you guys write about your own fave smells and why. =)