K.

They say not many are truly happy
I say they never know it’s a pity
So when others smile in their eyes 
They think it’s all a wrapped-up lie
For in their hearts there’s no such jolly
As they end up feeling sorry
Not knowing they are the ones in sheer folly

k

I want to be there for you, friend. No not everywhere.

Hi, it just strikes midnight and I’m writing this on the airplane back to SIngapore from Perth after a short two hours nap. It amazes me how six days flew, it was as if I’m on the same plane there for the first time. I could still remember how my anxiousness surpassed anticipation for the trip, having most of the burden of this first and foremost free-and-easy family trip hanging on me. And I must say my largest motivation are my two best friends studying in UWA that crossed my decision for this trip. Of course, till now I must say I have not made the wrong choice. These two best friends are gems to me. And I shall tell you why:

The Girl:

• Spent two whole days traveling on a road trip with us to Swan Valley & Caversham Wildlife Reserve
• Skipped classes just to spend quality time with us
• Helped with part of the itinerary by ordering the packages from the office a week ago
• Promised to cry when she sees me but did not (Haha!)
• Got us around with her 3G iPhone & Google Map.
• Brought me to her hostel for a night and showed me off proudly to all her hall mates
• Spent the entire stayover night listening to me (when it should be the other way round) 
• Despite rushing her assignment the entire previous night without a wink of sleep 
• Always bringing so much enthusiasm and calm assurance to the family

The Boy: 

• For delivering fresh milk & cereal on the first day for our breakfast (which lasted us for next six days)
• Getting to train station to get transport cards on behalf of us after the supermarket visit on first morning
• Baking cheesecake for us that tasted really good
• Treated my family with respect, patience and understanding (They really like this boy)
• Being the Photographer and a great helper in carrying goodies (like a man!)
• Treating the entire family with Ciao Italia yummy dessert 
• Guiding my dad through with no complains on the front seat despite poor eyesight 
• Specially making Earl Grey Ice-Cream for the family and bringing to us at the lobby first thing in the morning (despite the inconvenience, y’know it melts)
• Bringing us to Fremantle for one of the best Fish & Chips ever over at Cicerellos & Kailis. 
• Spent the last day touring UWA with us with an assignment due next day

*of course most of them are not mutually exclusive. 

It is sweet seeing these two best friends get together to make the best out of this trip for me and my family, how they panicked not being able to contact us, how they helped us with directions, how they always stay so calm and patient towards my family, how they welcome us with open arms (I know how much work they are holding back behind). I am missing them so much already. It was so hard to go, even the goodbye hug was quick before any of these sinks in. I cannot imagine this trip without these two awesome people. I am so proud of them, how they look out for me and my family, how they treat my family delicately like their own. They hold so dear to me and I feel truly blessed having them. 

I just want to say a huge ‘Thank You’. This is Happiness. 

Love, k 

Some exciting updates of the week!

• Family trip to Perth from 17th-22nd May
• Started Summer Internship on 10th May in Digital Marketing Firm
• Self-learnt basics of Adobe InDesign to customize Birthday Card for Girlfriend’s 21st
• Still reading ‘The Perks of Being A Wallflower’ 

Happened to browse through past entries & saw this one on what I wish to achieve this year. It feels really good to know in this first half of the year that I am on my way to accomplishing them. Starting from baby steps, one at a time.

Hello hello. As you can see, I am feeling kind of restless in this late hour at night, not knowing what to do. It’s weird right, before exams, there were a million things to do, all the post exams plans, though I must say it gets lesser and lesser as years passed by (I wonder why). Honestly, it’s been merely a week! since my last paper, and I am feeling this ‘I-must-do-something-right-now-stop-wasting-life-away’ feeling every day, so much so I even had the urge to bake last night, to learn cooking, just do something, gain some knowledge. I hope I don’t sound crazy right now, not workaholic please. I guess most of my friends are still having their papers, including my dear sister, so I could only be good and try not to pester them, not to say even release any of these restless emotions. I shall be good. So yay, headed to Sentosa last Sunday (Love the Sun!) and those lovely brunch places I always wanted to go. Life’s pretty good I see. I even grabbed a book at ‘Times’ called ‘The Perks of Being A Wallflower’. It is great having a friend working in a bookstore. Got to claim this seemingly Out-of-Stock book at another deserted outlet with a staff discount rate. Am still reading it. Even though they are supposedly written via the thoughts of a little boy, his words can get too heavy at times, that I had to stop and go watch ‘happy’ movies. The book is adapted into a movie and most probably releasing this September, starring Emma Watson (Shout-out to all fans!) Oh did I tell you I am heading for an exhibition at Arts House tomorrow? It’s an exhibition of our school Cambodia trip for the sponsors. It’s the first time I am actually like holding an exhibition and presenting my work. I should be excited but I guess the whole vibe by the team is not there, so I just hope it all goes smoothly. There’s a colour code: Blue so I am wearing my new reversible dress! Been into colourful dresses lately. Finally becoming more feminine and back to heels my best friend loves it. It’s fun being versatile you get to mix-match your clothing with a different look everyday. Okay, lastly, I shall end this off with ‘I AM GOING TO PERTH THIS MAY!’ Most wonderful news ever for this Summer. Goodnight.

Love, k