the book on the left says, John Blow and the one on the right, John Cage. lol.

So I was sitting at the table at the end of this bookshelf, to do revision for my last paper. The library had become my life during exam week. Wake up in the morning, head to the library, have lunch at the library cafe, socialise in the library, study, have dinner there, work till about 1am, and then head home and the cycle repats. I was officially done with my degree on the 25th of May, 2012. Funny how the 25th seems to be the date for special things that happen in my life. And at lunch time too. I thank God for his unending faithfulness that has carried me through these 3 years in which I have grown so much. I thank Him for blessing me with such supportive family and friends. His love that overflows, and blessings beyond what I deserve. I am grateful, and so a new phase of life begins.

Took the first picture at the start of the week, and took the second one at the end of the week. 

Nothing is constant except change.

I'm not naturally gifted with knowing how to associate with little children like the bf is, and often I find them loud (screaming, crying), icky ( I do not want to clean your nose for you tyvm) and why is their attention span so short!! But there's this little boy that has won my heart, though yes, he can be gross but he's a very gentle and sweet boy. Well the fact that he's related to me does make a difference. I've been thinking of where to serve in church, and it's been narrowed down to sunbeam or worship team. Sunbeam will be dealing with kids - a lot of kids. All the screaming and potential crying, I don't know seems like a crazy role to take on. Worship, for one I don't have the guts, to sing in front of many people anymore. I used to be able to, in choir, but that was kinda a rise up to the challenge because if I had to conduct sectionals, I didn't have much of a choice right? I guess there's so much fear of being judged when you sing in front of everyone, being pitch perfect, sounding like an angel ( who am I kidding)? But ultimately, I am sure God will show me where he wants me to serve him, after all it's for His glory, not mine.  So I'm waiting, waiting for an answer and for doors to open. 

Friends. 

We all want to have someone that will always be there for you, to catch you every time you fall. Friends must also be able to tell you off when you do something wrong so that you can learn and change for the better. These are my girls. We've grown up together, since we were born. Raised in the same church, and even though I've moved on to another church, they are always there for me. They are the ones that's always there when I'm at my most vulnerable. This photo was taken just a short while after my first heartbreak, and the last thing I wanted to do was celebrate my birthday, but they surprised me with cupcakes balloons, general sillyness and happiness to make me smile. I enjoyed being able to spend one on one time with each of them in NUS, (yes of all places) this spring break and this is one of the great reasons I can't wait to move back to Singapore though I will definitely miss York. For once our conversations will be more then just occasoinal skype conferences, whatsapp chats but to be able to meet up regularly for tea, ah how I relish that thought. 

Friends come and go, but true friends stay, 21 years and counting. 

Hello, Spring!

I've a new obssession, one in which I have yet to literally buy into, but soon enough :) I saw these pretty shorts on net a porter!! The pair that first caught my eye was this one.

CURRENT/ELLIOTT

The Boyfriend printed low-rise denim shorts

You have got to love the rose print on cream denim. The combination is just perfect. I like how it is paired with a crisp navy blouse, making it more formal and allowing you to be a bit more prim and proper while looking relaxed. Also it allows the shorts to be the focal point.

CITIZENS OF HUMANITY

Chloe high-rise printed shorts

This one has a slighty more masculine feel to it, but I think is a good addition to the wardrobe on days you want floral but don't want to look particularly soft and feminine. Also, it's a more practical colour because you don't have to worry about your shorts getting stained by dark coloured things.

The only down side to these gorgeous shorts, is the price. £165 for the dreamy cream coloured one (I love it!) and £195 for the dark blue ones. I guess it's time to start hunting for more affordable alternatives.

The Hairy Fig epitomises what eating in York is like. It is a small deli and cafe, situated on Fossgate.The shop is tiny, with the walls stacked with tonnes of artisan food. Well they do claim to be the purveyors of fine fodder.

It was a wet and cold wednesday, and I headed to The Hairy Fig to meet a friend after my gym session. I was greeted by a mother duck and her ducklings right outside the cafe. It made me happy, seeing the little ducklings happily playing in the rain.

Though the set up was small, there were only 4 tables in the cafe area; the menu was extensive. They even had a choice of daily specials. Who doesn't like to be spoilt for choice?

I love their attention to detail, how every tea set used for every customer was different, fresh flowers on each table, and even the toilet had loo rolls with rose prints on it! (FYI, those loo rolls can be bought at Marks and Spencer) I liked it so much I actually went to find out where I could buy them.

The tea came before the food arrived, and ah, the joy of sipping on a cup of hot tea on a cold day. Pure bliss. I got the duck confit salad which was about £8, while my friend got the quiche which was also priced similarly. I really enjoyed having lunch here and on top of that, when you leave the cafe you can see their range of unique aged balsamic vinegars, all available ’on tap’. Mango vinegar anyone? I will definitely miss the Hairy Fig when I leave for Singapore.

Exams are drawing near, the pressure is mounting but I'm trying to keep calm, and do what I have to. Mindmaps, past year papers, lots and lots of readings, and memorising material. I'm restarting this blog for one reason, to be able to have an avenue to look back at my life and see how God has worked, and is working in my life. I want to be remember the little things in life, such as walking to school and enjoying the view, just like that in the picture above. I want to share great new discoveries, be it paradigm shifts, a nice cafe/restaurant, awesome clothes/bags ( I am a girly girl at heart!) and just memories I treasure. After all, happiness is meant to be shared right?