we've all had hard times, dry spells
1:14 AM
Midnight update in the middle of the week. Always look forward to Wednesdays because of my single morning class and that's the end of it. And then I spend around 7 hours studying, catching up with work and completing readings/assignments. It kind of makes me feel at peace whenever I've got things in my control. Just knowing that I've got it covered calms me down so much and maybe that's why I feel much better this week, like how things are looking up a little. It'll fluctuate, I know. Not every week will be as smooth-sailing as this one but I shall take it in my stride and be brave. Anyway, another reason to look forward to Wednesdays: gym sesh with the sail team. Absolutely adore the whole lot of them because they've been so welcoming and friendly. Not forgetting all our work outs and core circuits. What you've missed the past week:
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| Pirate, an elderly beagle/mongrel at the shelter |
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| lazy Vicky waiting for a good belly rub |
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| Ricky up to his antics and sucking up to whoever has a bag of treats at hand |
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| camwhoring with Vicky (I was pushing her head up because she's camera-shy) |
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| very short meet up with Yun after school on Tuesday at Craft @ Holland V (wanted to get her a gift but she rejected me) |
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| and of course, studying while waiting for this princess (started to pour shortly after this and I had to move in...) |
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| gave her a lava-cake treat instead: hazelnut lava cake by 3-inch-sin which I thought was definitely overpriced. A little disappointed that the 'lava' didn't ooze but instead was kind of molten (Yun and I excitedly cut it open but to our dismay) |
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| lunch with my bff @ tiong bahru bakery. So ironic how we've been in the same universtity for a month now but today was the first time we actually sat down properly and talked and ate and laughed and did all the things we usually do when we're together. Time we spent together today was golden (although Miss Never-On-Time came half an hour late..) and I hope we can meet more often (our respective schools are at polar ends, sadly). |
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| Clockwise starting from top left: jasmine scone (loved the strong tea-smell but not digging the very flourish texture), ham & cheese on focaccia (really good), squid-ink sandwich (adored a mixture of smoked salmon and parma ham with a drizzle of truffle oil. Couldn't taste the squid ink bun although kelly said she could), almond brioche (which we fell for instantly because it was so good) |
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| all in all, not the first time eating at TBB but I love their pastries espeically albeit them being a little sweet |
Today I finally realised what it feels like to be surrounded by so many people but still feel lonely at the same time. Walked to Raffles City from SOE alone and it got me thinking how ironic it is that I've got so many friends from the various camps but can still feel the solitude regardless. I find it a little heart wrenching that in uni it's so difficult to find someone you can relate to who doesn't already have friends of his/her own. Everyone's already settled into life and have their individual groups of cherished friends. I guess it does take a little time to get used to this. Someone once told me to hold my old friends even closer now that we're all in different schools because,
"You depend on your friends in uni but what are the odds of you contacting them again after that semester? but your old friends, your old friends are different. They'll be there for you during uni although you're not in the same schools, they'll be there for you when you graduate, when you get your first paycheck, when you get married, when you have kids. Those are real friends."
Wise words.
Not having an early night today because I've gotta get down to creating a wedding playlist for my brother for next Sunday (IT'S REALLY HAPPENING OMG), I'm so psyched for him because someone's all grown up :') but I can't help but feel a little sad because he'll be moving out and starting a whole new life that wouldn't be circled around us. That aside, really glad we've got something celebratory happening in the family because I haven't attended a wedding in ages (plus this time I'll be second-in-line to the main stars!!!!!!).
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