Months of procrastination, or rather hectic-ness.
I can finally find a peaceful Sunday, sitting right in front of my laptop and typing out these words.
For the past month, I've been working in an office.
yes, you're right.
I am temporarily "out of school".
Many people were shocked at my decision.
People exclaimed it's insane.
But at the same time, many people said it was good to find out what you want to do in life.
So what do I want to do in life?
Honestly, I am still clueless at this point of time.
I have a dream.
To continue studying, in Aviation of course.
But at the same time, we can't deny the fact of practicality.
"Money makes the world go round."
No doubt about that.
Being financially constrained, studies is now a dream, not a need.
Sometimes, I thought I was selfish to my parents.
But then again, I have to be selfish to myself at times.
That aside, life is great right now.
Every morning, I wake up with smiles looking at the sunshine shining upon me.
I come home with a lethargic, yet upbeat mood to see my mum or even my family at times at home.
Such blessings, such happiness.
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Chinese New Year passed by in a blink of an eye as well.
This year felt a little...less festive?
Maybe it's just me, or in fact is it how it really is?
I don't know, probably not gambling much enough with blackjacks :p
Reunion Dinner - Can't miss out on lou hei/yu sheng!
Usually, it represents a good start towards the new year.
Everyone would frantically throw up the yusheng while saying good wishes hoping that it comes true in the coming year.
And we had our yu sheng specially from Watami!
Love the Chinese/Japanese fusion version of their lou hei.
There were the usual veggies, fresh salmon sashimi, and even your favorite seasoned jellyfish found on sushi!
There was a sweet and salty taste to this yusheng and I was absolutely in love with the jellyfish!
And the steamboat battle begins!
Well, without our usual Koi tradition in the photo..(but it happened afterwards!)
Officially, CNY Day 1.
We did the usual visiting to my grandma's house located in Hougang.
She stays alone, but it's really heartwarming to see my uncles and aunties who stays nearby taking care of her daily needs :')
Our family would visit her once in a while too with some of her favorite goodies,
which she would then push some back to us or my uncle exclaiming it's too much for her :p
And my absolutely gorgeous and handsome-looking siblings! <3
I would never say my maternal side's extended family is too small...
Just look at the younger generation...not even including the adults!
All of us have grown up, whether they are married with kids, in universities/polytechnics or even taking O levels, the young ones are sprouting out now too!
Taking over roles of our younger days :D
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Moving on to CNY Day 2, one of the days that my family do not do visitings.
Instead, we have our yearly buffet dates with my parent's ex-colleagues!
This year, we had it at Edge @ Pan Pacific.
Gosh...I'm in love with this place!
Can't resist from taking #ootd in the hotel lobby.
And then FOOD.
Lou Hei all day everyday <3
Can't exclaim how much I love veggies and mushrooms, especially the chinese way!
The braised mushrooms were so good that I needed a few servings!
Can't miss out on the usual suspects of dimsum in the background and I am honestly sorry about that unflattering sauce on the plate...
It just spilled all over the place because of the fish sauce while I was walking back to my seat...or did I almost started jogging..?
Oops :P
DESSERTS.
Major weakling when it comes to desserts, I would be dying of sugar overdose.
I once had 9 servings of bread and butter pudding at Carousel.
I swear, it is the best desserts in life because I love warm desserts.
It gives off a tinge of...warmth to your heart.
Teehee.
Ice-cream...coffee flavored?
I'm not missing out on it!
Would be better if there were dark chocolate ones :(
But the truffles did not disappoint.
Loved the softness of the truffles and it was really pure, like you could taste the cocoa taste which I absolutely love!
The rum chocolate truffles were simply too alcoholic for me unfortunately, I thought I would get drunk from it.
But if you're an alcohol drinker, this is it for you!
Safe-players, go for matcha.
This dark chocolate cake was pure goodness. I had like almost 5-6 pieces of it despite my bursting dress.
Until my mum said I had to stop.
Okay... :'(
Last but not least, whether you're over-indulging(making you feeling sinful), having a bad day(because people spoiled it for you, or you're simply unhappy),
Remember: All these shall pass.
We live not to be just unhappy, but for the happy as well.
So if we could choose, why not choose the happy one?
Look at the smiles we all had.
Even looking at it makes me smile :)
That's joy, that's happiness.
We all have it in us.
Love it.
Enjoy it.
Share it.
And have a blessed Lunar New Year ahead <3
