12 | 226 of 365; Grateful

Grateful for everything. For everything You have done for me. For all the encouragement. For all the angels you sent to give those encouragement. For the songs. For Anchor. For never giving up on me. For the strength You pour into me everytime I feel like giving up. Thank You for helping me achieve something that I thought would be too tough to accomplish on my own. Thank You for showing me, with You, everything is possible. Thank You God, forever and always.

#13 - The Food-tastic start to November

Hey yay, it's November! Favourite time of the year by default cause it's my birthday month LOL. 

Started the 1st of November by munching at The Book Cafe which is like my dream sanctuary where I am immersed in books and comfy sofa all day. Sadly it's located so darn far away from my house and you have to walk a distance from Clarke Quay MRT before reaching it. But the hike before and after eating was good in making me hungry and digesting the scrumptious brunch I had.

Had the Egg's Blackstone which is a variation of Egg's Benedict. You can never go wrong with Egg's Benedict because it's like this combination of proteins from the slurpy egg and carbohydrates from the soft delicious muffin which is quite a balanced diet that would keep you feeling full for half the day. I think the only difference between my Egg's Blackstone was the massive juicy grilled tomato stacked with the rest of the wonders. Just two stacks of those and it got me feeling full. Paired mine with sausage cause I got greedy. Enjoyed the drink with Hot Lemon Tea which was a nice change from the usual iced one. It kind of settles the food in your stomach which is a nice feeling but it also sends you straight to a food coma and having the soft sofa underneath you is just not a good idea for avoiding that coma. Zzzz

Overall it was a nice place with the right ambiance especially if you visited it before the lunch and evening crowd. Although it was because of a slaving reason that I was brought to this place, nonetheless it was worth it. And if you ever go there don't forget to try their Traditional Apple Pie! It was goooooood. Eat it when it's warm and the taste is just perfect. Kinda hungry now :O

Apologies for the poor quality photos. The area with the sofa isn't really bright as compared to the eating area and because the sky was looming with dark clouds hence the even poorer lighting!

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Just two days later, I had another chance of enjoying good food in a nice ambiance and this time is The Coastal Settlement (FINALLY!) It is FOREVER good to have a friend that drives AND has a car. This place is so out that unless you are determined, you wouldn't exactly travel here just to enjoy the place. It was a nice get together with the committee of Student Camp and it was funny how it became a almost full committee lunch from just an innocent all girls outing. End up everything was pre-planned to surprise me for my upcoming birthday and also YS who's birthday was just 10 days away from mine. Extremely touched cause this is the first time I am celebrating my birthday with this bunch of people who has become my family. 

Love you all many, many ♥♥ And you guys are not forgiven for lying to me!! HAHAHAHAHA!

The Coastal Settlement is by far the nicest designed place I've been. Every detail is so well thought of. From the chairs to the wall designs to the ceiling and even the outdoor areas and the toilet. They really made sure every part of that place is designed with things from the olden days. It's like as if someone turned the clock back in this place and left it in the 50s to 70s. I think the place would look equally magical if you visited it at night! Waiting for another opportunity to visit this in the evening to enjoy the desserts and drinks.

I love how the outdoor area looks just like a garden party! 

Mandatory toilet shot. 

LOOK AT ALL THESE COLORS AND RIDES.

Self proclaimed 美女 (pretty girl) who is also our driver :P

Happy early birthday to us!

We ordered just 5 main dishes for the 8 of us but it was still too much to handle! The portions are really huge so think twice before ordering one main course for just one person! Unless you can eat a dinosaur then, okay, order away!

Thanks for the cake guys! There is always room for dessert. Especially if it's a chocolate cake.

Just about some of the design in the place. This place is really worth a visit!

So yup that was a great start to November and today is already the 4th day into the month! Time flies really quickly! Gonna embrace this November and hopefully to more food adventures, laughter and time well spent with people I love (:

#12 - Dinosaur Days

It's mid week. Which is really surprising because time seems to be passing really quickly and I'm not feeling really miserable about school this week which is good.

Decided to blog because I just came to realise how true the below sentence is

"Photographing a moment is wrong because moments are not meant to be captured but are meant to be enjoyed and felt right there and then."  (read this from a book which unfortunately, I forgot the title)

In the past few days I realised how I enjoyed myself more when I immersed myself fully in all the moments of my life just absorbing everything and not thinking and worrying about other things, most importantly not picturing every single moment. (Hence the lack of photos)

I realised I felt happier. I felt more carefree.

Not sure why but I start to enjoy the simplest things like having a meal with my family, with my friends. Having small talks. It's like "Wow, I've been missing out on so much in life." 

It honestly felt so good that I can't even find words to describe this feeling. It's the warm tinkling feeling right in your heart. The kind of moments that makes you want to tear. Or that is just me being emotional.

But nonetheless, I figure everyone should just try this, even if it's for a day.
Put away all your distractions, your technology and just fully enjoy every moment that you are living. Every word someone says to you, every little action, every bite of food you take, every laughter, every smile, even just the simplest of the cold air moving around you. Enjoy it. And appreciate it. Happy and safe is just what you will feel (:

#9 - This Week In Pictures

As time slowly ticks away, I find myself dreading the arrival of a new week. 

There had been so many plans left untouched that I only have myself to blame.

Then again, I have never felt so unraveled and relax since school has started.

It's like all I want to do is to float away.

But I know I have to keep my feet on the ground.

And get through the rest of the school year and remember my final goal at the end.

This is truly a good learning experience for me.
After all it is a whole new chapter for me to fill up with all the different amazing stories, good or bad.

I learnt I no longer yearn for the sweetness but the bitterness too.
It's like I need to taste the bitterness to know that I am worth what I suffer.
And I will become a better person after all these.

But I know no matter what happens in life, through it all I have my family there for me and me here for them.

And of course the all awesome Creator of all.

He has been so ridiculous good in my life that everyday feels like a new blessing (: