"Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."
"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle."
Two truly inspiring quotes that resonate with me when I heard this speech.
R.I.P Steve Jobs. A man whose life impacted millions others.
We decided to check out the newly opened Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, and headed to the highest bar in the world - Ozone! Such a spectacular view from the 118th storey! They had special lifts that would take you specially to the bar. And loveeee the hotel interior!
Cute little chocolate tarts!!
Day 5
Our last day in HK, and it was shopping madness! Couldn't resist checking out every shop we haven't been in, and tried to squeeze in as much shopping as possible before leaving! Here's me at the fitting room @ Monki. I love the fitting room... mirrors all around and cute butterfly hangers for you to hang your clothes. Somehow wishing Monki doesn't open in Singapore. Unlike the whole H&M fiasco that happened earlier this month in SG, I would very much love Monki to be exclusive!
Last meal! So we decided to head into any ordinary looking cha chaan teng, and almost every eating outlet in HK serves authentic HK dishes that we can never get enough of! It's making me really really hungry now... *salivates*
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Been severely lacking in sleep, rest and luck lately.
The demise of my poor little toe's nail. Well nails are dead, but yeah this is worst than it :( I don't do well with personal injuries, worst if it bleeds/cuts/wounds, I cannot, ever, deal with those. I don't understand why I'm so afraid of the pain. I think the fear hurts even more than the actual pain! Gotta be brave, and hopefully, the doctor wouldn't kill me by yanking the nail out later! Scrap that, I think they have to. I just hope I'll survive and not make a fool of myself wailing in the clinic!!
This entry is finally up! I had my epic birthday celebration at NSRCC, and it is really, the event of a lifetime (so far at least!). I've had comments saying that it really resembles a wedding. Hahaha. Mainly because I'm in a off-white gown and some of the guys are in suits! Kudos to my friends who were absolutely spontaneous about dressing up!
Definitely a night to remember, and definitely never felt so stressed, tired, and loved all in one night. I gathered all my secondary school girls (SACians!), my poly friends (Ophix & ADMers), and G's friends! I cannot be happier! :P
Plus, the month leading up to the celebrations was really painful. Endless planning. LOOK AT THE DECORATIONS! Okay, maybe it's not entirely and substantially reflected in the pictures, but G and I did tons of planning on it and after a lot of squabbles (yes) we finally came down to what we can get done within 4 hours, to make a chalet look as classy as it can get. We definitely kick ass!! ;)
All these pictures wouldnt be possible without Bobby, the AMAZING photography of the night. Look at his pictures and they speak for themselves. Here's a link to Multifolds FB page and more beautiful wedding shots they did recently! I can never thank him more to agree to capture my 21st, and brought out the best of it.
And lastly, to all my friends, whom with all my heart, thank you for coming down to share in this celebration with him. I feel all the love and sincerely hope it was a memorable night for you too! Your presence is more than I can ask for! :)
And this... is what he surprised me with earlier in the morning on my birthday. Sneaked into my house while I was showering, cooked heart-shaped pancakes for me, and arrange this surprise on my bed. What did I do to deserve a man like him?? :) Touched to me tears! I was trying to hold back my tears while eating his very delicious self-concocted vanilla pancakes! Heehee! I loved everything about it. How did he know what to do, and get, to make me so happy??
