Christmas updates.

Hey guyssssss!

Sorry for the relatively long break from blogging for the past 1 week ++.
Had been down with a really bad sore throat and I was sooooo depressed I couldn't produce the X'mas song which I was looking forward to covering. :( I guess it's no longer appropriate to do the X'mas cover now. Sigh. Hmm even though that's one huge regret of 2012, I did awe some of my friends, including myself, with this X'mas song by Mariah Carey at the Sports Clubs welfare treat performance. I honestly didn't think I would impress anyone that day, but some of them told  me it was the best song I put forward for them among the 3 songs I did. Right now, my voice is still in the midst of recuperating and the short rest from blogging and singing has gotten me up and determined to bring forward better songs and covers for a start in 2013. :)

More music updates and I really need to rejoice in this!!!
Not-so-coincidentally, I sang "All I want for Christmas is you" for Impressario 2013 qualifying audition on the 2nd week of December. I was instructed to head to the Lee Wei Song school of music for trial since I am not an NTU student. Honestly, that day I prepared 2 songs and was more prepared for the other song, but I'm really not sure what got over me (probably the Christmas season) that I decided to sing this Christmas song for audition instead. O.O right. Anyway, i thought it was a fiasco as I didn't do the technical checks properly and ended up having the song cut off halfway in the midst of my solo. I carried on nonetheless, singing it acapella. The music chop-off did influence me negatively as the judges told me my pitching went off and became unsteady when I was singing without music. Frankly, that didn't really tackle my confidence much as both of them also commented that my voice is powerful and they liked it!! :D After all the drama, anxiety and worrisome days of waiting, I received an email from the organizing committee, congratulating me about getting in the next round, the quarter finals! :) I checked online and realised that there were freaking 40+ other people who got in too. -.- Yet, I will treat the next round as my final round and put in my very best. Congratulations to Marcus and Siyi on getting into the Semis for the vocal group category! Hope to see them at the finals!

The next good news is that I got into the 2nd round for an audition to join a music school performing team.
I need a great deal of luck and practice! I'll work hard and I really don't mind spending a lot of time and effort on it. Hopefully, my voice collaborates and revives itself fully in time. :)

By the way, how was Christmas for all of you?? :)
I had soooooo many Christmas parties to attend this year but I had to forego 2 of them because my sore throat and cough got in the way and I was so ill that I could get out of bed for the 2 days. I'm seeing it in the perspective that it is a blessing in disguise because I was "forced" into reading (which I never liked) and finished 1 book during the sickly period. I will refrain from delving deeper into doing another (book) review. I must say this read, the perks of being a wallflower got me back into reading cos I love how introspective it is as it's written in the style of letter/diary. It got me down to reading another book, Life of Pi. I'm a really slow reader, really really slow one. Whatever la right, all i have now is loads of time. To enjoy. :p

ANYWAY, HAVE YOU GUYS WATCHED THE LAST 2 EPISODES OF REELITY SHOWDOWN!!
GUESS WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNER!!! :D


Semi-finals: Episode 3
"Have a meal. Our way."

As funny as it sounds, the challenge of this episode is to finish a 3-course meal which includes a starter, main course and dessert. Well, I'm not a vegetable-person and unfortunately the starter was a really disgusting vegetable salad dish which consists of all raw vegetables. Thank goodness, I fancy chocolate. (If you don't understand this, you gotta watch the above video!!) Juli, my awesome taitai-to-be partner (who is recently engaged. CONGATS~), actually loved vege and I'm lucky to have her cheering me on while i was attacking the salad dish. The other 2 dishes weren't so bad: Chicken curry noodles and fruit wraps - I loved the both!! I must say Bunzi is extremely fortunate to not have picked the more difficult cutlery tools for the completion of the meals. Heng arh~ 2 wins out of 3 challenges simply because Bunzi has such awesome affinity and chemistry! <3

 Finals: Episode 4.
"Scavenger hunt/Running man"

This final challenge requires each team to complete 4 tasks at 4 different venues spread out across Resorts World Genting and the team that beats the other in the time duration of tasks completion would win. Honestly, I think the clues are pretty obvious for both teams but I don't agree it was a fair match between the 2 groups. Team Bambam's tasks were more time-consuming (and exciting), therefore they had the thrill and fun at the expense of another fully-sponsored (food, travel and lodging) trip to Genting. I guess the production team was thoughtful in the sense that they gave us tasks that don't require Juli to take rides which might potentially put her in tears again. :p All in all, this experience to be partnered to Juli and to go through 5 days of activities together with some other girls from Reelity Showdown season 2 was super enriching and eventful. I got more familiar with Joshua Ang and the production crew behind Reelity.tv, understood some of their work procedures and also got to know the personalities, interests, sense of humour and way of life of the different individuals I met during this trip! :) No regrets skipping that one week of school. :p

REELITY.TV and RWGenting are sooo kind to reward their viewers and fans with a fully-sponsored trip to Genting! 6 lucky viewers who leave a comment on the videos at their website (pls scroll to the bottom of the website) stand the chance to win themselves a free-of-charge getaway to Genting! Looking at the number of commenters, you still stand a high chance of winning the free trip! Hurry up! Read about my recommendations on food and activities if you happen to be a lucky winner k! :)

I will end off with some pictures taken during the Christmas period to share my joy with you guys! :):)

Salad-making with Qian! 

Christmas buffet at Amara Hotel, The elements with Leo's family. 

 Orchard Road with my family

Christmas gathering with 4G~

 Steak-cooking experiment and B-zai/dog-loving at CK's

 

 

Daddy's bday + my first time cooking!

I love my family and my friends. ^^

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[Special post] USS Hollywood After Party

[Special post]

My love for Twilight movies, especially the final one, is undying no matter how much Leo scorns at them and how much my other male and female friends roll their eyes at Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. 

As such, my definite dream Hollywood Party would be the absolutely sexy Twilight vampire theme. Everyone, inclusive of both genders, should put up very thick BB cream as their foundation base, perfect nude eye makeup, thick defined brows, coffee-shade lips, ash brown glossy hair and red/hazel brown contact lenses. That very night, everyone would have perfect blemish-less skin and a face with beautifully made up features, without having to give a shit about whether people judge them for having makeup on. Everyone has the rights to make oneself look at one's best, no? I guess I'm one of those who are slightly more open-minded in this sense because I'm totally fine if Leonard (ever) applies concealer or foundation on his face to hide the what-nots. I mean people who meet someone with a "clean" face would feel more at ease and comfortable with him or her to hang around more yea? There are zillions of makeup products in this world and it would be such a huge pity if guys are forever unappreciative of them simply because of the societal-induced gender norms and restrictions. :/ What a waste for guys with beautiful facial features but flawed skin. 

Of course of course, it'd be awesome if we've got some hot bods strutting their hard rocks at the bars. ;D

I'm speaking on the behalf of 80% of the girls k! Lol. If you're gonna give me self-righteous remarks about the absolute importance of one's inner beauty, then save it for yourself. Appearance and looks matter. I've been an exercise-fanatic all my life and even though my progress towards achieving a hot bod is utterly slow and inconsistent, my mind and body gear towards this goal of looking fit and tone everytime I'm not so caught up with any work. 

It would really be cool if all the attendees of the Hollywood after party sprinkle glitters all over their faces and bodies, thus making their bods shimmer during the late hours. Don't even need to get under the sunlight. Lol. The hassle in removing it after the party would probably be worth it.

Honestly, if anyone really organizes a party of this theme, i'd definitely stick to the theme (and be judged) because I'm curious how I'd look like with a Twilight look. Would definitely love to experiment with the natural nude make up, brightly-coloured contact lenses and having glitter spammed all over my hair and body like a Hollywood superstar. Of course, it'd be even more exciting to be surrounded by fellow "vampires" for the very night, simply because, SO MUCH CAMWHORING TO BE DONE! :D

Did I just give some girls turning 21 an idea about how they could possibly theme their birthday celebrations? 

INVITE ME PLS! ;D

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Unforgettable: Bye NUS

AFTER 18 YEARS OF STUDYING UNDER THE MOE EDU SYSTEM, 

I'M FINALLY DONE!! ;D

Soooooo, I've just graduated from NUS unofficially at 11am on the 29th Nov 2012. 

I had 2 weeks to prepare for my Soci of sexuality module and seriously couldn't get any more bored of sex. And sexuality. Lol. The readings are interesting, i must say, but to be honest they are quite repetitive as well. The entire module is about cross-cultural comparisons, power inequality, gender inequality, homosexual, heterosexuals and human rights. The most interesting insight I learnt would probably be on prostitution and the historical of ancient China, Japan, Greece and New Guinea societies whereby there was a compulsory phase for all young guys to have an older same-sex lover. It was believed that young guys would become more masculine and manly only after they have swallowed their older male lover's semen. OMGWTFBBQ right? Guys, be glad that you're born in this era, where people don't think that an older man's semen is magical. I shall not continue elaborating and painting the explicit image here. Anyway, yes all the abovementioned are very intriguing to a certain extent, but my brain got really saturated after studying it for 14 days, 10am-10pm straight.. 

So after studying Psychology for 3.5 years, and having done an experiment on it, i realised Psychology is not what I had expected it to be during my pre-uni days. It's soooo much broader and diverse than what I had imagined. So basically, the basics of Psychology can be divided 6 different aspects -
A, B, C, D, S, P. 

Abnormal, Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality.

In my naive and confined mind 4 years ago, I thought that the only career path for Psych graduates would be to ultimately become a psychologist. I chose this particular major, thinking that it's the only course which is most appropriate for me to take in order to help my family since the gene susceptible to depression runs in my family. Being in the stiff competition for good grades among all the psych students had not been easy for me, yet i've never regretted taking this major up, tho at the expense of my grades. heh. I still remember how i partied my Year 1 sem 1 away and only studied 4 out of 12 chapters for my PL1101E (basic psych module) for the finals. I got back a C+ and spent 1 month of my precious holiday studying for the placement test (a re-test for people interested in majoring). Luckily it wasn't too late for me cos i managed to scrape through and major it. Through those uni days, i noticed that i never really enjoyed studying modules from other faculties, i.e. Math, E-commerce, Cybercrime, etc. But, i enjoyed reading almost all of my psych modules. I'd say my favourite Psych modules are bio of emotions, psychosocial of emotions, personality and social/abnormal psychology. Can't really handle the neuro brain parts, neither am i interested in how kids' brains develop. I wanna thank my psych/close girlfriends Qianhua, Meijun, Shenn and Val for always patiently giving me useful tips and endless motivation in my studies. Thank you baby Leonard for always accompanying me go early to school to chope tables and power sockets at the Central Lib and Utown these 1.5 years. Love you all! <3

Besides having learnt so much content knowledge in school, I think my biggest take-home from NUS would be my personal character growth. I've never been the most popular kid in school or among my friends. I used to take pride in how ferocious my personality was, just cos i thought nobody dared to voice out their stance and opinions and i dared. Never did I realise that this stubborn and selfish mentality of mind would bring upon me nothing good but so much interpersonal relations issues with some 'friends' and even got the bitchy friends wagging their tongues behind my back. It was only in the recent year in uni that I decided to tear down the mask and attempt to think in others' shoes. Fortunately, it was easier to smile than to frown. The friends who were really afraid of me before my gradual change found it easier to click with me ever since. I also learnt to cherish my family more and am always gladly looking forward to spending quality time with them. My siblings and bestie surprised me when they said that they like my refreshing change, hence i really enjoy being more genuinely sociable. :) On the other hand, I am nonetheless still certain about the types of people who would turn me off: Chauvinistic guys (worse if they're vain), girls who act dumb and think they are cute, attention-seeking bitches who complain about every aspect of their life when they're already considered blessed in others' eyes, girls who touch or flirt with Leonard, insensitive people who say stupid things that hurt others and people who squander off their parents' money without any practical goal to be productive/useful in life. I think such people are pure waste of space. If you're none of the above, you don't have to worry about me hating you. :p I'm a really sweet girl. (erhem)

Of course, I have to mention the CCA that blessed me with so many awesome girlfriends and buddies, as well as provided me with the valuable and priceless experiences that brought me a step closer to realising my passion and dream. Voices had been the most integral aspect of my uni life especially after going through countless training and rehearsals in preparation of the 5 major performances (3 Emerges and 2 Mini Concerts) and a few internal and external gigs. Even though I did get labelled as a wild party girl (when I'm clearly not!??!) and was disliked by one of the members, I'm confident to say that probably 99% of my CCA-mates are actually ok with or neutral towards me. The membership in NUS CAC Voices was the most enriching once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that was presented to me in NUS. I'm thankful for my closer friends like Qian, Val, Kelly, Marcus and Kendrick. During the times when I doubted myself and felt the all-time-low in NUS, you are like the angels who never let go of me to crumble by myself  during my weakest point. Thankful that my bestest and most clickable bunch of friends came from NUS Voices. :')

I remember telling myself that I'm definitely gonna cherish my final semester in NUS in August this year. What exactly is the best method of cherishing time and moments? I'm not too sure. What I'm sure about is that when I start working proper (in about 2-3 months or so), I'm gonna be reminded of NUS (esp with so many juniors on twitter) and reminisce about the deck's legendary Yong Tau Fu laksa and people-watching bazaar, about the fully-packed NUS Central Library level 6, about the crazy queue outside YIH study room, about the empty space outside NUSSU office where my girls and I practised for Emerge, about the loooong sweaty walk into Utown, about giving in to a cup of Starbucks to keep ourselves going on long mugging days, about going for Macs breakfast at Engine at 1059 for cheap brunch, about the NUS Central Forum fleamarket fair where I'd spend on impulse purchases of makeup and blog shop apparels, and last but not least not forgetting the full days and late nights we spent in school just to finish 1-2 pathetic chapters of 1 (just ONE) module. -.- Well, definitely I wouldn't want to return to this kind of life anymore, but i'll miss it anyway. It occurs as quite surprising to me that just a few months back in April, I recall telling Leonard and my friends: Omg I don't wanna graduate! and in October, I couldn't wait for November to come so that I can officially not return to NUS for lessons anymore. To a certain extent, I enjoy school because it makes me feel young and productive as I'll always have things to keep myself busy and of course to learn new knowledge. After a few months of experimenting with stuff and going through serious thoughts, extending an extra semester in NUS was in fact just an excuse for me to search for my true identity as an individual (and also to pull up my CAP). I can't model for nuts but I can pen down a hell lot of opinions (in other words, a long monologue) of interesting people/shops/restaurants/places which I've came across. I can't (even) get into D'hoppers dance crew, but I have a much deeper and stronger passion in singing, hence the youtube channel. 

Many seniors of my (seemingly) designated 'line' told me that as long as you work hard, results and opportunities will follow suit. To be honest, I'm quite skeptical about it probably because I haven't really REALLY worked hard enough for any dream (which is still not entirely concrete even now). Here's my plan: to give myself 3 months' break from doing anything beyond my wish and dedicate it to my slowly-forming ambition and so-called dreams. I just need a tad (a lot maybe) more maturity to miraculously develop in my system so as to bring my aspirations into reality. I have plans. At the same time, i'd need your support and feedback to keep improving. So do be generous with your comments (or even likes) as usual. More information will be up about my plans in time to come. The only thing I'm confident to reveal now is, I'll never stop expanding my knowledge universe, so watch out for new things coming up! :)

I shall end off with a few tips for those who are still searching for your personal identity:

If it's within your financial means, go try out new hobbies and activities which interest you. If you've always been interested in certain activities or skills for quite some time, be it singing, drawing, baking, photography, dancing, modeling, setting up a business or doing up a sports, beat that inertia and the procrastination devil in you by planning out a practical timetable of goals you wish to achieve for that month. Remember to do sufficient research on your interest this December holidays. You are one of a kind with an entirely unique personality, surprise people with the capabilities you have secretly hidden away from public gaze. If you happen to not be so well off (like me), do it one step at a time. What's important is taking the initiating step, because in an eye blink, you'd see yourself working halfway towards your goal already. Good luck all! 

Lol. I never knew i would say the above.
I suspect, once in a while i'll have magic fingers that can generate inspirational stories and sentences. Hehe.  

Alright. Will be singing for the next few days.

Thanks for enduring through the looonng lor soh post, i feel so loved. 

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Reelity Showdown Season 2: Ep 1 - Genting Outdoor Themepark

Hey guys, 

I HAVE TO BLOG ABOUT THIS OFFICIALLY!
So basically, this season of Reelity Showdown will showcase the teamwork of 4 pair-groups, namely

Ben and Jayme's
Bam Bam
Bun Zi (my group!) &
Jedi

What we had to do for this challenge was to bring a huge cup filled with water up on all the rides and the team with the most amount of water left will win the most points! :)

Could you imagine how worried all of us were the very minute we stepped into the outdoor themepark?
We couldn't stop coming up with random speculations about what type of nonsense the producers will put us through for the prologue of season 2! Well, I guess it wasn't as bad as we imagined it to be cos some of us thought that we might need to solve some intellectual puzzle while we were elevated up the Space Shot ride. O.O Haha, actually it'll be more fun for us, but nvm, when I have my production team, who wants to join my show! LOL.




Lol, this Noel Boyd just talk and mock and mock only. Tsk.
Well, personally I think that Jess would win the MVP of this particular episode just check out her dolphin scream at 06.02. LOL Super funny! During the filming process, team Bambam was the most strategic team cos' they were damn smart and came up with lots of ideas to protect their cups. I'd say Team B&J was the chillest out of all cos both of them are not as afraid of heights as the rest. Team Bimbo, Jedi, cutest la! Needless to say, BUNZI RAWKS!

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[Sponsored/Movie review] Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2

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Anyway, for someone who doesn't know the storyline, the final movie is definitely more breathtaking than the previous few shows. So exciting throughout that my date and I were both sitting tight and holding each other's icy hands. What I love most about Twilight movies are the well-filmed fantasy, fictional settings and effects which sucked my soul into the fairytale land behind the screen. Of course, I love all of the characters because everyone looks so perfect and well made-up (which is supposed to be their natural nude look in the movie)! The fair balance of sex, romance, humour, action and effect has made up for what Leonard had labeled the last book, a disappointment. I'd say, to be fair to Kristen Stewart, her acting has improved as compared to her other movies and I really enjoy seeing her pretty face on screen without going like "what?" at her expressions. :) Renesmee is super adorable with her Goldilocks look. :3 Needless to say, Taylor Lautner stripped again. ;) This time not just the top. Mwahahaha.. Not to mention, Robrt Pattinson has been every girl's dream sweetheart who seems to have an endless list of sweet nothings to tell his girl. Leonard, Y U NO SO SHIMMERY AND MUSHY? One more thing, I nearly teared at the end cos it was as though I've witnessed a love seed blossoming into a glorious flower and completing its cycle. So much sacrifice and pain that a couple of different species had to undergo. :') Guys (Yes, guys), you will not regret spending the 10bucks on this finale, so be a willing sweetie and accompany your girlfriend to watch it together yup! :)

Anyway, would like to do a special shoutout to OMY and GV for sponsoring the tickets for my date and I. 

THANK YOU THANK YOU!

The movie screening was held at City Square Mall (Exit I from Farrer Park MRT station of the Purple line) and it was an awesome first experience watching a movie there! I didn't know GV already had 10 multiplexes all around Singapore and this is its 11th. The concept of GV Couple's Cinema allows movie-goers to lift up the seat dividers to enjoy a cozier experience with their loved ones. That's why, I always pester le bf to choose GV cinemas over others when we head out for dates. 

We were lucky to be relatively early for the movie cos it was free seating. Some late-comers had to take the first few rows. :/ 

Here's my date of the night! :D 

Jiajun, my not-so-baby brother. :) When I messaged him to ask him out for this free movie, he was so elated he couldn't stop saying Omg. Haha. Well, weekends are precious cos' I get to spend some time with my family apart from le bf and my readings. Heh. 

Any resemblance there? 

The new theatre at City Square GV is quite impressive. There is ample leg room and the seats themselves are very spacious. We took the seats right in the middle so we could have the best view. Actually anywhere in the cinema would give you a perfect view because all the intimate 42-seater theatres have a 42-seater inclined stadium seating such that the row in front would not obstruct your view from behind or at the aisle. 

Popcorn and his favourite iced lemon tea for the little one. :)

Camwhore before the show starts. Allowed right? ;p

KFC for dinner and i must say that dinner sucked big time. 

But it's the company that matters yea? 

Ending off with an ootd. 

Got this old Kimono floral blouse from Love Bonito's warehouse sale say, 2 years ago? 

Damn, I need to shop. 

For those who are busy with your exams, mug hard and hang in there! 

Just 1-2 more weeks left to freedom!!! :) GOOD LUCK ALL THE BEST!

Hearts,

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