Let's go ILLUMINATED'14

ILLUMI RUN 2014

Skinny and I rush to Illumi after our School/Work.
Psss, next day we have fullshift work + overnight event.

I had so much fun running 5km with my partner in crime.

Our aim is to complete as many marathons together as possible.

Together we have things on before illumi run, I was schooling while he is having his intern.
But still we manage to bring out some time to go insane togther.
YOLO!

MONSTER OFF WE GO.



READY~~~ SET~~~ GO!!!

When a Muaythai girl and a Cheerleader boy gets together.
He makes her Stronger, She makes him Tougher.

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 Crew there are awesome, super friendly and  enthu in getting us covered with paints.

While running half way, SELFIE is needed!

LED LIGHT!

Picture does not show enough justic, because I was mostly covered with paints, but luckily not soaked.

 ILLUMINATED SHOES.

 
YAY, COMPLETED
TIME TO PARTEHHH~~~

*pardon the bad lighting*

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Cleared up my face and body paints after the party.

I've enjoyed myself so much, Next year I will be back if possible (Because within this time, I am having my internship)

Those people who love Color run, you guys are gonna love this, because this is less suffering in getting the stains off your body and clothes, at the same time have live Club Bands PARTY till 11pm.

Drag a partner with you next year!

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Ending off with my Favorite picture

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

✔ off bucket list

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Sundate @LOLA'S CAFE

After my work, skinny head over to town came to fetch me from work and head over for dinndinn at LOLA's CAFE.

Its been 1.5 months since we had our proper meal date, usually is I'm going for appointments and he hops by to have a short dinner or whatsoever, so this time skinny decided enough is enough of his intern and my birthday celebration/work schedule, and we head over for a proper dinner date.

We did not have much, just a simple meal together is enough.

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Skinny's main is Dory fish burger with Side fries.

I got Bacon and mushroom spaghetti in truffle cream sauce.

Skinny suggested we have the Honey Paprika crispy wings.  

His dory fish burger is nice, the fries is Great.
But he say his burger bread is a little over baked.
My bacon and mushroom spaghetti is as any normal other creamy spaghetti but is great because I still enjoy the meat pieces without having to hunt for it in the pasta plate, if you get what I mean.
As for the Honey wings it is nice too! I am not a sweet tooth kind of person, so I appriciate that it is a little hint of honey and sprinkle some chilli powder (not too spicy not too sweet) you can really still taste the original food from the chicken meat itself.

It is very cold the area, if it is okay if you're not really afraid of the cold, or you like being in a air-condition area. I am really afraid of cold, skinny brought jacket for me so its fine :)

There's toilet inside (one cubicle shared).
It is clean and spacious.

Overall, the area is very cozy and small, I find that the table is a little too small for us, as we felt cramp.
Usually we would ask for a bigger table because Skinny loves to order a lot of side food to choose from. He is real generous of food. Therefore, we always need bigger table.
Skinny felt that the wood plate is too small for him when he is cutting his burger and there's the side fries at the side which will cause the fries to drop if he move a little wider.

So far it is a great place to chill, I wanted to try their crafted beers, but I am too cold to drink chilled beers there. And skinny could not too, cos he is driving.
We decided to come back again and enjoy their desserts and beers that we've missed out soon :)

✔ off bucket list

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Troubled but Grateful

Sometimes, being a human is really hard. Because all of us have expectations to meet.

And I really hate it when I could not hit to that particular someone's expectations and they leave me or try to put blames on me in another way, leaving me outcast or ignore my jokes and talks.

I tried very hard to make people around me happy, its not an easy thing to do.

Sometimes I make wrong decisions and other times I have to choose either one path to go.

I hate disappointing people around me.

I love peace, I love laughter.

I love people who will smile to me.

I love it when people smile, seriously a lot.

I do make sacrifices, but I know it is impossible to make everyone equal. During times like this I've to sacrifice time out with this person and show more concern to another.

It's not that I've a choice but I need to settle down and really find friends whom can understand me and be genuine with me.

When I'm sick,
feeling depressed,
acne all over my face,
fashion outfit unmatched,
too short,
too fat,
not clever enough (Low GPA),
not hardworking enough,
didn't smile enough,
not pretty enough,
being too serious, which at time is not my choice,
and of-cos choosing my own choice but got hated or dislike because that's not what others wants me to make.

It is my choice, and main thing is sometimes people around doesn't talk it out with me, leaving me hanging, because I did not hit their expectations.

People around me finds me very busy, busy with school, training, events, relationships (Family/GFs/BF) they prefer to assume than really ask me directly on what's going on with my life.

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I hope everyone can take a break around and really enjoy their life, and balance out well.

I also hope everyone can stop by their friends and ask how are they doing and be Genuine to each other, stop stereotyping and assume negativity.

There are really a lot of times, or rather all of the time, I've to ask them what's going on.

Have a good talk, and I am always asking where do things go wrong, and hearing their reasons and me explaining myself.

It definitely worked.

But I just feel, I've given in too much until I didn't know what to do anymore.

Expectations, can be real stressful especially when Everyone of you mean A lot to me.

I may have lack the physical emotions in showing or proving it.

But I really hope more and more smiles can be form and everyone can learn to speak up and settle things nicely and genuinely wanting peace and not Egoistic in wanting to prove how Right are you when settling any problems.

I really hate it when my guy friends who tried to court me but I didn't accept them due to.. You know, no feelings?
And they just drift away from you and suddenly being good friends to complete Strangers.
Like.. WTF?
Is that even maturity...
I didn't hit to your expectations and you drifted me away, this is just terrible.
I respect guys/girls who can still be good friends if they couldn't be lovers.
That's what a good person should be right?
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FAMILY EXPECTATIONS

Family expectations also stresses me out because I am the only child, so I feel that I have the responsibility to handle everything on my own and discipline myself in the most lenient and serious way.

I've so many people expecting me to be the best in  everything I do.

RELATIVES

I've relatives pointing on me because I went to ITE, I study business and spa management course (Which they stereotype as Its The End, No future in that course too)

I work my way up to polytechnic, studying through business and getting Cibtac certification in Massage and Anatomy examinations.

OTHERS

I want to prove to everyone that I also can make the best, proving to my parents that they can be proud of me, because I NEVER GAVE UP.

Even if I'm in ITE, I stand strong and head to RP.

And after my polytechnic, I'll be going overseas to complete my university.

It is darn expensive and torturing to sit and study but I believe and trust that I will and can make it.

I even have people around me pointing me down saying I am a shorty or I am fat.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat...?

HAHA, hilarious.

But you know what I strive my way to be as healthy and fit as I can be.

I've fallen before, therefore I stand back up stronger than ever.

" When people say I can't, I turn back looking at them saying 'Watch me' "

They got their karma here and there.

But I've got the most supportive and healthy parents that I could not even ask for more.

I will continue to be a better me and improve myself step by step.

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Most importantly, thank you Skinny for bringing the best out of me.

Improving me and making me shine.

Never once you say things like wanting me to stop studying or quit working or attending events, you even take the effort to send me or pick me off from my event places.

Even planning to go overseas study with me, choosing the Best path for me.

I can never thank you enough for pampering me and showering me with your love.

You stick throughout with me, even accompany me to places that I always wanted to go, goggling out places and things we wanted to do.

I never thought anyone else will do these.

You even go to the extend that you pamper my mum by taking her to places to eat her favorite food or even introducing her nice places to go, accompany us go shopping etc..

These seems small but no one have ever think of even pampering other's parents.

You even fought well for me, whenever people try to find negative things to say about me, when I don't even know them or they don't even know me but only know my name.. (-.-")

Laaaaaaaaaaaaugh you ;D

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But you know what, I am really grateful that some of you guys stick by thick and thin with me.

I am really grateful that you all hang on with me, believing in me.

Supporting me here and there in different ways.

Never ignore me or cast me aside, always ask how am I and catch up with me without even me asking for it, because I was that busy with my schedule.

Sharing notes with me and revising with me.

Taking care of me when I'm sick, getting coupons for me and helping me take freebies when I didn't even know anything about. Most importantly is guiding me through and encouraging me.

I really really Love you all :)

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BEN & JERRY CHUNK FEAST 2014

#CORESG


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GARDENS BY THE BAY

 Making my way to the annually B&J Chunk Feast 2014

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Technically, it rain in the morning, so the event is held on the open field.
And.... Shit happens.
BUT! It's all worth it.

First, we gotta exchange some COINS

Changing of coins.


My companion to the CHUNK FEAST'14!

I'm super excited, I mean look at the brocher they gave, totally adorable.
And its like a shape of a mini fan, so we can fan ourselves while queuing, and did I say queuing? 

DAAAAAAAAAAAMN.
ITS LIKE HELL LOTS OF PEOPLE,
under the Hot sun, On muddy muds/puddle of water.

But it's worth it, cause..?

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ICE CREAM BOOOTH (!!!)

6 bucks - 1 Scoop
11 bucks - 2 Scoops
20 bucks - 1 PINT (+Free Cooler bag /dry ice)

We're only half way through man, towards the right of the picture is then to the ice cream booth.
SOOOOO LOOOONG (!!!)

Let's cam-whore to make time go by faster.

He says this picture allow him to imagine his incoming NS Botak look.

My Body Guard for the day, super "ahbeng" cannot take it.

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View here is kinda nice~

Let's enjoy this view...

The huge screen will be the screen for movie DIVERGENT.
FREE FOR PUBLIC.

TADAAA~

Here's all the 20 flavors and some ran out of stock!


YAY (!!!)

I got myself 1 Scoop of "Candy Bar Pie"
Literally, it is Really Really Nice.

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And...
A SALTED CARAMEL PINT (!!!) 

Look at this AMAZING Limited edition cow cooler bag.

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There are few of the stalls there..

THERE'RE SO MANY ECO FRIENDLY AND ORGANIC STALLS (!!!)
And some other second chance group organizations schools/events. 
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It's the end of our trip, I did not stay to see DIVERGENT,
but I already had a splendid day.

BYE BYE
I WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR.

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After that I head over to "SATAY BY THE BAY"
For this (!!!)

 CHEESE CARROT CAKE

 HOKKIAN MEE

CHAR KUAY DIAO

 LALA

I am hell full, and the food there are....
SOSO...
Only the Cheese carrot cake mange to surprise me with the taste :)

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Thank you so much for coming with me to the event,
being my Body guard, secretary, helping me carry all my bags and stuffs, guiding me through, and even getting me foooood. 

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A week without gadget

How many people here can live a day without their phones.

Be it Contacting people, surfing social medias, taking pictures, reading Emails or even listening to songs using their phones?

I've totally gone through a week without gadgets and True enough I suffered.

Disclaimer, I had only phone that can only call and text, as my phone is down for a week of servicing.

I FEEL THE PAIN, I FEEL THE ADDICTION, I FEEL THE URGE, I FEEL THE DISCOMFORT, I FEEL THE EMPTINESS, LAST OF ALL IS I FEEL THE DISCONNECTION, BEING ISOLATED TO THE WORLD.

I asked myself why do I feel this way. You see, a lot of you don't realize but you're using your phones so much that even at home, you rarely use the computer/laptops.

Well, unless frequently login to Tumblr, Youtube, Blogs etc...

Which will allows you to see images or videos much bigger and comfortable usage. 

But other than that, NO.

From my Opinion, MY OPINION.

80% of the human race now using phone so much, that without it they feel they do not have any "Personal Time".

Do you think that so?

Personal time, use to be a time for yourself ONLY. But guess what? Now "Personal Time" means, using phone interacting with friends, social media, listening to songs, searching/stalking Hot models or even Eye candy in social media (DON'T LIE, YES YOU STALK LIKE SOME PERVERT CAVE STALKER, just didn't really got Caught by the World.) 

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Back to the topic, my Note2 was down (mysteriously, my phone just could not switched on, and if it switched on, it stuck to the welcoming page)
Which.... I try not to make a fuss by repairing it. I am changing phone soon as my 2 year plan is almost up.

That half a day, in school I could not contact anyone even my parents, so luckily for social media, I posted up on my Facebook / Twitter that My phone died on me, if they wanted to contact me contact through social media till (The time I end school, as I wun be able to use the laptop).

So luckily for skype (HELLO MY FRIEND) , is there to make sure CLOSE friends of mine I am still able to contact through chats, and of course my school communicator.

I use my friend's phone to contact MAMA Quah, and also to inform those people whom are texting me (midway).

At night, I got myself a spare phone at home, which is the S4.

This don't stop there...

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Last monday morning, before I even leave the house, I dropped my phone (As usual I don't think anything will happen to a samsung phone as they Rarely cracks due to my experiences) But this time the LED screen inside cracked, basically I can receive messages, but my screen is BLACK OUT.

Technically, again I went out without my gadget, skinny is with me the whole day, so I use his phone to login to another twitter account (which is mine) to personalize message my BBG Liyan, as I was texting her half way.. Luck thing is she connects her DATA/WIFI once in awhile to check (busy woman).

I send my phone for servicing, I got another spare phone from my mum (only got Facebook, memory all Full to even download whatsapp)

OHMYGAWD, Whatsapp is a VERY IMPORTANT application, its like Text messages but EVEN MORE COOL, as its free no matter how many videos or images you send.

Best?

GROUPCHAT (!!!)

I've tons of group chat, technically I am the Voice/finance in RPMT, I need to interact with the leaders and juniors.

This is just great, my Juniors came to ask me for help but MY WHATSAPP IS DOWN.

This is just great.

I am going to be my friend's bridesmaid 18days later and I'm suppose to meet them to get bridesmaid dresses / games planned.

I need Whatsapp!

Important people that contacts me often like, VDguardians, Boey clan, Elfin, WK, Mich, Jo, Shelley Ice, Josie, and a whole bunch of peeeeps could not get through me in whatsapp..

I am insane ...

But, I just decided to head out to run my errands, with the important people in my life, like... Skinny and my mum.

I was a little bored, but luckily I've Great companies, you know people whom can actually TALK and have a REAL non boring CONVERSATION with you?

YUP, they're the people.

Skinny basically makes everything well for me, making me sure I satisfy my damn cravings and stuffs. Settling MAMA Quah's cravings too (But faith did not let it happen ;D whatever, its mine than..)

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Fast forward... To main topics again..

I am a person EVERY Night I end my night with skype call.

It is just a hassle that I could not use my phone to skype as my laptop (for whatever weird reasons just wouldn't be able to hear well, but my phone is clear sharp.)

So I've to use my house phone to call or rather ask people to call my hp :(

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Without able to listen to any music, thank goodness for this spare phone previously download Youtube in it.
So I search songs and played it on my way out travelling, thank god skinny is there with me all the way, coming over to fetch me or find me, or rather meet me outside every day ever since my hp is Down.

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I don't know but being unable to get through social media is really a breakdown at the same time, chilling.
I don't have to check every 15mins for whatsapp, or rather people contacting me all the time, or "like" "comments" my statues or pictures.

skinny wishes I don't have phone forever, cos when I got my phone after being serviced. I mainly just Glue to my phone the entire night to reply Whatsapp or see Social medias stuffs ;D

MY LIFE IS COMPLETE.

But nonetheless, everyone of you should try at least 1 day without your phone and just enjoy spending time with people who mean the world to you =)

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Fridate with my BBG LIYAN

#FriDate with my favourite girl liyan, thank you for squeezing a day through ur busy schedules for me its been a looooooooong time ever since we met up, even though we're in different classes from now on, nonetheless we'll still cherish the unique friendship within us.

We ate Hell lots of proteins that day we had Egg Benedict and Cheese Omelette with A Difference.

Our favorite is the "Egg Benedict" you all gonna try it out, its filled with EGGS (ofcourse), Bacon strips, Cheese, Truffles Shrooms etc :D

Friendships that you didn't even have to say anything out and I totally can guessed what you're thinking or about to say (which shocked you every single time) 
True blessed to know you BabyGirl

Such a sweet and gentle young lady, that I will spend the rest of my lifetime beside you rooting for you all the way!

A week plus, we had a serious misunderstanding, but we manage to pull it off together as One.
Technically, usually I am the one whom is the first one resolving things out, rather than having cold war.
HAHAHA
But you know what, I don't like hanging there without knowing why, what happen or if there's anything Anyone is unhappy with anything, usually I will wish to get it resolve asap.
I don't like unhappiness within my people.
I am so happy both of us can be matured enough to handle things peacefully , pride-less and ego-less (If you know what I mean).

Love how we could always Heart-to-Heart-Talk for few hours, that day at Paris.B we had to ask for tea refills for hell lots time, I guess the server is really "pekchek" with us, as we kept asking for refills. 

There wouldn't be any rainbow without a little rain.

Glad to know we're much stronger and closer right now
I love you much much BBG :)

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Here’s What an ALS Family REALLY Thinks About the Ice Bucket Challenge

Reading this article really makes me UNDERSTAND this challenge.

Lets take some time in seeing what an ALS Family really thinks about the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Well, we are on week two of the very-viral very-everywhere ALS ice bucket challenge. I know, I know, I can hear the groans … it started out cute and now it’s out-of-control. Played. Clogging up social media sites everywhere.

I even read this charming article in which the author called the challenge (that has raised an unprecedented amount of money for one of the most outrageously underfunded diseases) a waste of fresh water. Another headlined whined, “Is the Ice Bucket Challenge Going to Cure ALS?”

Um, no (and—BTW—that’s a stupid bar to set for any fundraiser.) Critics complain that the challenge is really about feeding our American narcissism and does nothing for ALS awareness or funding. They assert that people should just quietly donate their money and move on with their lives.

I get that they’re cranky, but I think maybe they don’t realize what it’s like to face this insidious disease and then realize that it’s nearly invisible to the rest of the world. As I watch my husband become entombed inside his own body, I feel desperate for people to understand that this sort of inhumane condition exists.

But for some reason, while everyone acknowledges it’s one of the worst fates imaginable, funding for research and patient care is nearly nil. I recently mentioned to a doctor that my husband has ALS and she first looked confused and then said, “Oh, that’s Lou Gehrig’s Disease, right?” Right.

Why does she—a  doctor of medicine—still only know it by Lou Gehrig’s Disease? Because we humans need to associate things with people. It’s easier that way. That’s why the celebrity faces and personal challenges happening in the ice bucket challenge are so effective at bringing in money. And if someone gets to look good while plunking their $50 in the ALS tip jar, I have zero problem with that.

Because here’s the deal: We are in for the fight of our lives with this monster, and the very LAST thing I want is for people to give quietly, anonymously, and then slink away. Raise the roof! Raise a ruckus! Call all sorts of attention to yourself! I will be happy for you and every Facebook like you receive, as you nudge ALS an inch or two closer to the collective public consciousness.

So, fear not, dear reader, this too shall pass and your Facebook newsfeed will go back to cat videos and kids singing “Let It Go.” Until that happens, here’s a little reminder about what it’s like to live with ALS and why this level of awareness is like gold to families like mine.

A Mile in ALS Shoes

People ask me often what it’s like to live with ALS. It’s a brave question because the answers are not very pleasant. But it’s also such a worthy question because understanding how this disease impacts those who suffer from it creates empathy which is so valuable; it carries us into another person’s world and allows us to understand what they’re feeling and how they’re hurting. As I watch my strong husband struggle with things that used to be easy and automatic, I sometimes wish that everyone could see life from his perspective.

If you would like to experience just a tiny corner of an ALS life, I have a list of Empathetic Experiences for you. These are things you can do to walk for just a mile in ALS shoes. If you try one, take a little time at the end to consider that people actually living with the disease have a million miles more to go.

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1. Pick up a 10-pound weight. Now imagine it’s your fork and move it from your plate to your mouth repeatedly without shaking.

2. Sit in a chair for just 15 minutes moving nothing but your eyes. Nothing. No speaking, no scratching your nose, no shifting your weight, no changing the channel on the television, no computer work. Only your eyes. As you sit, imagine: this is your life. Your only life.

3. Borrow a wheelchair or power scooter and try to maneuver quickly through the aisles at Walmart, without speaking. Note the way people react to you.

4. Strap 25 pounds to your forearm. Now, adjust your rear-view mirror.

5. Using none of your own muscles, have your spouse or child or friend get you dressed and brush your teeth. Write down some of the feelings you have being cared for in this way.

6. Before you eat your next meal, take a good, long look at the food. Inhale deeply and appreciate the aroma. Now, imagine never being able to taste that—or any other food—for the rest of your life.

7. Put two large marshmallows in your mouth and have a conversation with your friends. How many times must you repeat yourself? How does this make you feel?

8. Go to bed and stay in one position for as long as you possibly can, moving nothing.

9. Strap weights to your ankles and climb a flight of stairs, taking two at a time. That’s the kind of strength it takes for someone with ALS to tackle the stairs on a good day.

10. Install a text-to-speech app on your phone or iPad and use it exclusively to communicate for one day.

And to my friends living with ALS: please give us more ideas and help us move into your world for a bit. We want to help make your lives rich and full and I’m not sure we can do that without at least a basic understanding of what you are facing. I think I speak for many when I say: you are superheroes and we are in awe.

With unending hope for a million-mile cure.

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Let's spread this awareness by not to Only pour ice cold water over you but knowing more than the truth in all these, especially living in an ALS victim's shoe in just a day, this is how they concur their day helplessly, please do support by donating to 

The ALS Association

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