The one who was, who is & who is to come.

It's time to get back in balance. People've been questioning me how's my super long holidays been: was it fun/boring/lifeless. So I'm here to conclude my 4 months holidays.

To be exact it should be 6 months, it's gonna be the longest holidays in my life before my retirement I reckon...  Anyway, it took me a while to rediscover my SI-net and e-learning blackboard. It feels soooo good to back to study. *coughss, I hope this feeling lasts long.

Seasons came and seasons went. People approached and people left. Now I realised this is an ongoing process.  Perhaps this is how God show us something: who and what are worth to fight for. 4 months isn't that long, but for me it's more than enough to rest awhile and think wisely about something or someone.

Okay lah, I've been trying my best on this big project, a project that no one can help. 

Now I understand why many girls have their own dreams in their heart... even the ones they've given up on and the ones that seem so distant.  I often question myself, what's my boat? Is it a boat of indecision? There's probably something crying out.  Well, just get up and get out of the boat. Get going. live an easy life by stop dreaming, whining and moaning about it.

Hahahaha. Now it's so damn funny to read back what I've written four months ago... I'm pretty sure I have the TOTAL freedom from the torment of this confusion. So, instead of making everything so difficult, why don't simplify my life and enjoy the rest that comes through following God's plan? 

Hey you there, thank you for being the mentor, the one who was, who is, and who is to come..

A day trip to Bribie Island 130713

Let's HOORAY for the last week of holidays, orientation starts and uni gonna start next week.. It has been a really long holidays for me and am actually looking forward to the busy days. However, I guess I will soon take back my words when uni actually starts.. Anyway, we'll see.

Just got back from a gathering and movie session! Pacific Rim is fantastic. Thumbs up for that. It's cool, as in 'high-technology-based'! Without a doubt I love movies which are related to technology; apparently Man of Steel isn't that category. Cos I think that movie isn't as nice as what I was told.

ok lah let's get back to the topic. Last Saturday was a REAL happening day. It was our church fellowship Winter BBQ day and later on we made a trip to Bribie Island!

Before that, we spent a while at Redcliffe since the weather was great.

 Okay lah. Actually we wanted to shoot a photo like the Taiwanese movie 'You are the apple of my eye' 那些年

 Not bad what.. We're like advertising Coca Cola!

 We walked along the beach around 3pm and the sunlight was the strongest..

It didn't seem like a winter afternoon. 

Whatever I think I've put on weight after Tasmania trip and haven't been eating clean (as in no fried food & snacks). I felt so unhealthy right now!!!!!

As you can see my face is expanding. Apuhhh.

 When there's sun, make a full use of it. 

I love taking photos of our shadows! and love. <3 p="">

 On the way to Bribie Island! It was a long trip and I was so sick of driving after that day.

 We googled about the sunset in Bribie and somebody actually said that the sunset in Bribie is the best in Queensland... It all depends on the scenery la I reckon, like Bribie has nice beaches, that's why sunset looks great! There's not much difference sunrise and sunset right.. hmmm

 Group photo!!! :D

 And we had steamboat for dinner on the rooftop! Too much food for 5 people, so we had lots of leftovers...

Too full to move..

It took us an hour and a half to get back to Brisbane; it had been a long and tiring day but we had lots of fun! The laughters that I will never forget..

Lights off. Bedtime.

Lights off.

What's so good about sleeping?
You get a chance to get rid of EVERYTHING. You give your brain a basic idea on how you want your dream to be, but, apparently your brain can't get your hint sometimes.

I'm a good sleeper to be honest, I seldom have insomnia. I can fall asleep in one minute; and if I can't, I enjoy the time hallucinating (BAHAHA) or just day-dreaming.. Hey sometimes, the story continues in your dream... Until the freaking annoying whatsapp alert/phone ringtone/alarm wake me up.

It was this morning, I was annoyed by my iPad... It was on my stomach & I felt the vibration as there were some notifications coming in.. And the vibration from my phone as well.. It was beside my head... Goshh, I will die due to radiation?

uh-huh, just a random post.

Good night.

Happy 19th birthday to me. I'm feeling 19 !

yayy, so I just had my birthday. I'm 19.

19 is so near to 20! haha, I feel like 20 anyways, hitting 25 soon and 25 is just like 30.

I was 18, and 18 was like yayy finally it's legal to drink & enter the casino? But hey I still remember my dad fed me whisky during his CNY party when I was 9 years old. and I ruined his party, cos I ended up vomiting. nah!

ohmygoshhh, I WAS 18.

ok lah, i'm not complaining here that I am old, it's just a feeling that: oh people I've grown up.

Yes lohh I've grown up, I've grown prettier (oppps) and of course my brain grows bigger so I'm wiser, perhaps?

whatever lah, age is a matter of number, and number is number, birthday is just a 'birth'-day.

Anyway I really enjoyed my 19th birthday, like how I enjoy my birthday since my existence in this world. The most important part of birthday is I can feel how blessed I am. Family is sweet, & friends are awesome.

Just like Sheryl Chai who texted me happy birthday a week before my birthday and promised that she will greet me everyday till my exact birthday. Apparently she failed to do so and I'm still waiting for her song LOLLL.

Of course there're some touching wishes from my parents. Mom said, 'the best gift that she has given to me is giving birth to me 19 years ago.' :') Besides, my siblings sent me a video and yea they are sooo cute! Dad was in the video too!!

Not to forget that bunch of friends who gave me the birthday shock/surprise in front of Max Brenner, Southbank. I burst into tears that moment, because I was shocked.. okay lah, a little bit touched hahaha. And also, it's the first birthday with random people singing happy birthday song for me. People in Brisbane are way too friendly, so thank you!

What's so special in my 19th birthday? I celebrated it in Tasmania instead of Brisbane! I conquered Mount Wellington when I'm 19!!! YEAHHHHHH. (a little self-excitement). To be honest I'm so lucky to spend my birthday with them. Knowing that they spent their time to come up with the absolute plan to surprise me, acting this and that and etc... I love the fruit tarts & macaroons!

For those who'd called and sent me text messages, thank you! Thank God I managed to print screen all the messages for memories. Those warm & stupid wishes, ohh too blessed lah!!!

Last but not least Thanks for the presents. To be honest most of the time I enjoy giving gifts instead of receiving gifts. Sometimes I just feel like it is too expensive or I just don't deserve that? But I do love all the handmade cards & crafts!!!

Ohhh, and a letter that I received few days ago. This crazy person eventually confessed to me and attached my face sketch. The sketch was a failure because my face looks way tooooo chubby and that's not true. ( hmmmm ) Okay lah, I should praise for the absolutely pro chinese.

So... 19 years old! That's it!!!
One of my birthday wishes is to do something really special this year!
and the other two are secrets.. nah normally those have higher probability of coming true right? hahaha.

So happy 19th birthday to me again!!!!!!!!! and 20nd in eleven months. bahaha.

Rare Pear @Holland Park

More posts to come! Stay tuned, but this one gonna be Food again. Told ya I'm in a relationship with Mr Foodie bahaha.

This was ages ago (during summer time), we went to Holland Park for our Saturday's brunch. We didn't want to drive further down to Brisbane City so we searched the brunch spots around south suburbs.. At last we decided to give it a go at Rare Pear as it has a pretty high rating on Urbanspoon!

 It was a busy morning, we waited for approx. 10 minutes until we got a table. Their service was awesome.
They serve all day breakfast and of course the lunch!  We ordered our meals from the lunch menu as we were both starving.

 The Banana Milkshake

Errrrmm, apparently they use the banana syrup. and I don't really like it.

(Anyway, I'm not a big fan of banana. I hate it LOL)

 Scallops Risotto.

THIS IS NICE. really. Thumbs up. 

The scallops were fresh! The combination of scallops, risotto and parmesan cheese is superb.

 Calamari with pear salad and goat cheese.

I love the goat cheese, especially having it with the pear and spinach. yumyummm.

Also, the price is very reasonable!!! I'll definitely go back for a breakfast/lunch anytime soon as it is located near my sister's house. Reservation is recommended as it gets real busy during weekend.

p/s Surprisingly there are a lot of nice brunch cafes around south Brisbane. We shall start to explore in our semester two heyy! :)

Ciao~