It’s been a long time since I’ve updated this blog. I guess being in a monotonous NS life of eat, sleep, warrants me this absence. No matter anyway, although my memory’s terrible, I’m glad that I live in an age of social media and digital photography to document my life.

Even as I grow old, I can seek comfort in the fact that somewhere out there, in the vast abyss of “the internet”, traces of my youth lie hidden in codings of 1’s and 0’s It is not so much as I have NO time to update, but rather, writing is not really a pastime I enjoy as compared to reading (non-fiction).

Furthermore, I have a girlfriend now, and most of my time goes to her (not complaining!). Recently tho, I’ve been settling application stuff for university. From applications and transcripts, to essays and letters of recommendation. It’s exciting yet (a little) harrowing to see my dream of studying in the US being played out. I’ve taken the SAT’s twice, but my results are not as what I’ve intended them to be (1760,1840). The lack of studying in addition to being in a brain-dead situation (NS) could probably be a cause, but I have no regrets, and that is how I want to live my life.

I’ve applied for 4 schools: U of Washington (dream school!), Washington State U, U of Oregon and California State U – Fresno. Hopefully by this time next year, I’d be blogging from one of those schools (hopefully Seattle)!

Even IF I don’t, I’ll probably head to a Community College and transfer into one of the U’s, but either way, I’m mad grateful for both my parents who are so willing to invest and sponsor their son’s further education.

It has always been my dream to leave this country for a bit to immerse myself in an alien land and culture. But at the end of the day, Singapore (no matter how FUCKED UP it is) is still where I call home and would like to raise my kids (in the future lah!). Well, here are some of the updates for the past few months:
 
Australia 


I wanted to fly over to visit Yujia on the other side of the country in Perth, but the local airfare wasn’t justifiable for the few days I would be spending there. We headed down to Sydney for the first time and I managed to explore the city abit. Walked the stretch of the city from Chinatown till Harbour Bay, and even got mad drenched in the cold rain.

But this is what I love. Being soaked in a foreign place just enjoying the location and taking pictures, no matter the weather.

Met up with Cheryl and Kris over there! Its glad to see a familiar face(s) in another country. Managed to catch up with them for abit and have dinner with them. Toured their school and visited Kris’s home and listened to stories about their life studying there.

Ugh I cant wait till I study in the US
 
Baking 

So recently as well ive taken an interest in baking. I mean, I’ve always liked the culinary arts, but it’s the first time I’ve done so much. Maybe its because of all the free time I have, or maybe it’s the satisfaction I get when I see someone enjoying my creation, but whatever it is, I’ve certainly gained a skills which could help me in the future. Even with the ladies…

I tried making a fondant covered cake and heck was it quite a job. I hope Gracelyn appreciates the cake I took 3 days to complete! Im quite happy with the outcome but the cake itself was a little dry.



Photography 

I’ve ignored this passion of mine, maybe I haven’t had much opportunities and outlets to partake in this activity anymore, but it sure is nice to shoot again once in awhile. I went to SOUL to cover an event there with Jane (she got the job) and I’m glad to see that I still have it. Maybe a little rusty around the edges, but a little post-polishing (processing) gets the job done! Took pictures for Dexter’s commissioning parade and Nevin’s parents anniversary dinner. I bought a set of Cineskates from the US which is like a camera dolly with the intentions of making a video, but I haven’t really gotten around it yet. I have an idea in my mind and hopefully I’d like to see it materialize soon.
 
Jane 

This wonderful, beautiful gurl has the honor of being my girlfriend! LOL, we’ve been going out for 9 months now, which is sorta a record for her. Good for me I guess. But this girl is really something, I have no regrets having spent all that time ($) on/with her, even though we may have an “expiry date” on our relationship.

I asked her by surprising her by taking her to the westlife concert when they were here in October. Bought for her the Michael Kors bag she wanted too! (she guessed that it was a stuffed elephant from Ikea, oh was she sooooooo wrong!)



Took her to the zoo, night safari and underwater world. 2 of those places I’ve never been to before.


I really enjoy spending time with her and making her happy, no matter the cost. All in all I love Jane, and I hope I still will in the future. Though sometimes the thought of us eventually making our separate ways in life does hit me, I trust in God to deliver whatever he has intended for me.