Happy New Year 2012!

There’s a backlog of photos that I really need to update soonest, but due to a packed week ahead, I shall just post the preview for MYnt first A new collection will be launched tonight at 8.30pm. For preview, you can check out the Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/MYntShoppe <3

Here’s the preview banner, and a couple of my personal favourites from this collection! ;D

 

That aside, I spent my last day of year 2011 counting down to year 2012 with these peeps! We had actually pitched a tent at West Coast Park, and counted down to another great year with the other tent-pitchers. Heh, a whole new experience I must say, though we gave up after the count-down and ran for ‘shelter’ at McDonald’s to seek refuge for the night. Loving them! More photos to be up, I pinkie swear!

Day one of work later for a new year – bless us please.

xoxo, Noi.

Movie Review: “那些年 我们一起追的女孩”

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~如果你真的很喜歡一個女孩的話
當新郎不是妳的話
那麼你永遠無法祝福她。
結果：不，當你真的很喜歡一個女孩的話，
那麼無論新郎是誰，你都會真心祝福她。~

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~被你喜歡過，就感覺別人沒那麼喜歡了。~

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~成長，最殘酷的部份就是
女孩子永遠比同年齡的男孩子成熟~

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~戀愛最美好的，就是曖昧的時候。~

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- Excerpts from 那些年語錄 on Facebook -

Details:
English translation of movie title: “You Are the Apple of My Eye”
1hr 45min – Romance, Drama (Mandarin)
Director: Giddens Ko
Writer: Giddens Ko (novel)
Stars: Zhendong Ke, Michelle Chen and Owodog

This movie from Taiwan, 那些年 我们一起追的女孩, originated from a novel by Giddens Ko also known affectionately to his fans as Ji Ba-Dao (九把刀). Spawned off from his novel, 那些年 我们一起追的女孩 has been well-received by many who have caught this movie! Though readers of his novel have commented that the contents differ slightly, but I guess a movie could only summarise so much into a short span of 105 minutes.

For me, the movie brought back many bittersweet memories of Secondary School life – the mugging for exams, the falling out of love moments, the crushes I had, the BGR rumours, and of course the bickers with friends. Till date, the memories I had from then remained most vivid to me. Though I may have difficulties remembering the names of all the people whom I have crossed paths with, I could still remember most of the scenes and some are quite laughable, to be honest. That’s how 那些年 我们一起追的女孩 does to most people I guess; friends around me have raved about the movie. The cute leads added brownie points to the movie! Many were not convinced that Michelle Chen (the female lead) is actually almost 10 years older than her character in the movie and Zhendong Ke (the male lead). The humour in the movie rounded up this sweet movie perfectly, and most locals would definitely be able to relate to the humour.

All in all, do catch it if you haven’t! A must-watch for all, I reckon

Rating:

.5 out of 5 popcorns

The movie kind of made me missed my Secondary School life so much; given anything in this world, I wouldn’t trade this four years away. And of course, I’m thankful for the friends (from Secondary School) that I hold dear to. Coming December, we’re so gonna organise a meet-up to celebrate their after-exams and to catch up!

xx, Noi.

♥♥♥

- 我想成為一個很厲害的人， 讓這個世界因為有了我而有一點點的改變 而我的世界，不過就是妳的心 -

I have a dream.

People who mocked at your dreams, they clearly don’t know what dreams are.

I posted the above on Facebook a while back, and got a few Likes and comments from fellow peeps. I used to keep mum about the dreams I harbour, the occupations I hope to try out, the man I yearn to love, the family I hope to build and the life I want to live. However, as years pass by, I’ve learnt that it’s good to dream big. The dreams may seem unattainable, but what’s the harm? Who are they for those who judged? None.

Working takes up almost half of my day, on weekdays – so I’d always feel that it’s very important to be happy with your job. Albeit the many pros this job gives me, the amount of satisfaction derived from the tasks assigned is minimal. Perhaps the previous job experiences involved vast amount of areas that had allowed me to do creative thinking and conceptualisation, as compared to the current administrative-based job scope. Then, I would think of my priorities – my current pursuit of a Degree in Communications with UniSIM, all else don’t seem to matter for a moment. Nonetheless, these thoughts keep recurring at the back of my head.

Despite all that, I seek comfort in the fact that I have a dream and I will pursue it concurrently with my degree. That’s what I will do, what I can do for now.

1. Travel
- bring me to Maldives, Hong Kong, Australia, or even a short getaway will do good.

2. Take up a Wedding Planner course
- After my degree, I hope and I want to pursue a course for Wedding Planners. Afterall, I really love doing events and immerse in the happiness around me (albeit the stress and taxing schedule).
- Incorporate MYnt into the business concept too, and my sis has expressed her interest in helping out. How awesome!

Of course, with dreams, I think it works doubly better if you have support from family and friends. Dear mommy’s really supportive, Stan gave me the thumbs-up and commented that the most important thing that matters is knowing I’m happy doing what I’m doing, and nutties were so readily to encourage me to dream big too.

I’m truly blessed =)

I have a dream…

A few words;

I had the most splendid weekend – met up with friends (whom I really hold dear to heart till date), the family outings (which I treasure so much ‘cos it is really hard to gather together for meals, now with our work commitments), and the long awaited date!

Truly blessed, and I know I am really thankful for what I have. Loves.

x, out.

August 2011: Post One

As cliche as this may sound – time flies. August 2011 is here, and I am embarking on a new journey soon. Am I worried? Of course I am – the cloud of uncertainty is looming over my head every now and then, despite mommykin’s repetitive nagging that I should just calm down and see what the big guy above has in plans for me.

School
School started about a week ago, so far so good I guess. All my modules for this semester are communications-related, so maybe that is why I didn’t feel the same boredom I got from Social Sciences modules. BUT I will not be able to escape it for the next semester, so we’ll see.

Home
Over the weekend, I surprised my mom totally as I managed to clear out all the junk from my study room – bookshelves, table, and my ’treasure chest’. It took us the whole of Saturday, and we are still very impressed at the cleanliness and neatness of the room now (minus my sister’s area ‘cos she had to work over the weekend). Now mynt-shop has a nice corner for storage and packing! Heh, and my books too – all tucked neatly on an Ikea shelf above my table <3

Sport
I had a fun session of basketball with the GV peeps last Sunday and I really perspired (not to mention shagged out) like mad. Lack of exercise? Maybe. Anyway, nu-ers and I have signed up for the Yellow Prison Run 2011 and Singapore Marathon 2011 by Standard Chartered too! 10km and 21km. /gulps.

Visuals/Photography
Recently, I have joined the Instagram craze! Neglected my camera, and I took most of my daily photos with this awesome app! ;D If you haven’t downloaded it, hurry hurry go get it. Here are some 40 photos from the past week, yes I know that’s a lot. /gulps.

Thoughts
/signing off with a thought to ponder yet again, or rather a link to share with all of you that I read off a friend’s tweet – http://www.matchmove.com/news/article/a-fathers-message-from-beyond-the-grave. The link leads to an article/letter from a father who was suffering from terminal cancer , to his children. The lessons/advices he gave to his two children were simple, yet many of us neglect them nowadays. Have a read, I thought it was a really meaningful and insightful piece. It kinda made me think twice about a lot of stuffs too.

x, out.

The simplest things in life could mean…

1. Having dinner with the family, especially when every member has their own commitments – school or work.
2. Enjoying some TV time together with the family.
3. Being able to slow the pace of life and enjoy every single little thing that revolves around you. 
4. Having hawker food, alot, all under S$20.
5. Receiving words of appreciation for your hard work.
6. Sharing love and care with someone.
7. Having your love to wake up early just to spend time with you, even if it meant just one hour.
8. Going for mini shopping trips with mommy and sister.
9. Appreciating nature, very much on the beach…

Redang – I wanna see you soon!

2010 – Year of a Rollercoaster Ride

Year 2010; I’d say it’s a year of mixed emotions for me. I got out of my first full-time job in Feb 2010 (after much struggling and drama) after two years odd, had a great first quarter of the year with family/ friends/ boyfriend.

In March, I joined another PR agency on contract basis whilst waiting for results from the two universities that I had applied for – NUS and UniSim (both communication studies). Handled one of the biggest gourmet event ever in Singapore (and internationally as well), whirlwind March April and May.

In May, lost a love of seven years plus long, dwindled along the line of depression which worried a hell lot of people who care. Gained tons of new friends from Twitter, CozyCot and online shopping – the work of social media is crazy. Work ended in June after the event ended and contract came to a stop, I am still thankful for the exposure and experience gained. Received letter from UniSim (and NUS too) that I am accepted! Of course, NUS thanked me for my application, period.

In July, I joined a SME for a super lax job – doing admin, branding and supposedly PR as well. Alas, nothing on PR but all on admin. Sad much please, even though the job was darn relaxing and the expenses I spent there came to one of the lowest in months. I would reach home at 6pm almost everyday after work, how great eh? Still, politics sucked at work and I was sick and tired of promises re giving me PR-related work so I resigned after a month plus. Also, my previous contract job contacted me for a perm position! That same month, met up with primary school friends (finally!) after a decade and it was certainly nostalgic and funny to see everyone again. Went for my first run as well for SHAPE RUN (with xueling, germ and gang!), 5km and I thought I nearly died there! Lols.

August came, and I started on my third full-time job…not to mention, school had already started and I could say I was darn lost! After two years odd of not being in classroom, doing assignments, reading ‘encyclopedia-like’ books, it felt really weird to do that again. Another lowest point came when I was really drained with work, school and relationship woes…till date, I couldnt recall how I survived that strenuous period without the help of peers and family. Almost everyday, I’d wear a smile out to work…fearing family or colleagues would worry, only to go home after work or school and coop up in the bathroom or bed to sob quietly. The only thing I could recall now is, the pain of losing someone so dear is seriously heart-wrenching. Second run, SAFRA-Army Half Marathon Fun Run with Da Reu and Melv..another walk, not run. Lols.

Month of September, probably the best month for me ‘cos it’s my birthday month! Had different celebrations with different cliques, loving all the dinner outings with sisters/ nuts/ family. I received gifts I wanted (yay!) and I enjoyed myself ttm with my virgin trip on Singapore Flyer thanks to my dear sisters! ^-^ Kite-flying with family on my birthday at Marina Barrage, Everything with Fries with nutties the day after my birthday, and the next day I went on a tourist-y trip to Sentosa with Stan. That pretty much summed up my September.

October was packed with meet-ups with friends, and also jam-packed with tutorials and assignments >.< I remembered sleeping in late almost every night to meet the datelines. Went to Chomp Chomp Food Centre (my first!) with my cozybitches, and had a great time with all the TDF stingray, chicken wings, hokkien prawn mee and Kang Kong! Miss them lotsa. First 10km with my babes (xueling, germ and gang!) at Nike Run, fun fun fun! Still recall the neon green tee they made us wore, lols. We were crazy enough and signed up for GE Run which happened a week later, and I am proud of my timing till date and I ran all the way! Woots.

November was the bane of my life for this year ‘cos it was exam month and I had four papers. Struggling to revise after work whilst on the way home, before work, burning midnight oil on weekends. So glad I had my mugging pals with me, aka the classmates! Did I mention I met really nice ones from classes? Haha we are like bitches in classes (mind you, there are some guys in this clique okays!), talking about lecturers and gossiping. Ooooppsy. Hell broke loose after exams, and I went out almost everyday after work. Haha!

Finally, the last month of the year – December! Month of celebration for festive seasons and birthdays for lots of friends..hit supper with JVS mates (I MISS YOU ALL LOTS!), GV pals, dinners with KALs, Christmas gift exchanges with sisters, nutties and lots more. And best thing (or most nervewrecking day) was the day which our results were released! I am so darn happy cos I yearned for all passes but got better than expected. Not gonna let my guards down and lax through next semester, gonna keep the beat going and work harder! ^-^v This month, I also reflected a lot more…so much more than the summation of reflections for the past months. On Love, career, studies, savings, and also MYnt. I realised loving someone too much can tire both parties and this time, all I can say is…it’s time to relook on your priorities in life. If commitment isnt on your list, let go and we’ll be better.

All in all, year 2010 has been a pretty emotional ride for me.

To love:
Till date, I have to admit I still tear easily upon recollection of beautiful memories that I once shared with you…but am also comforted by the fact that we shared so much together once. I may have lost someone whom I love, but I’ve gained a friend who loves me that way.

For MYnt;
I am so thankful for the opportunities given to me…and the fact that I had to juggle school and work, I still managed to run MYnt smoothly with the dear help of mommy and sister, and also the customers who stood by me all these while. Customers who understood that I am taking a longer time to revert ‘cos of the various commitments I have on hand. Thank you I hope to bring better pieces and of course, keeping them pocket-friendly too! xoxo.

To dear KALs,
our must-go Watson’s shopping on every outing, great food, silly jokes, camwhoring, knowing each other online through KOI and building up this friendship…I can never say how thankful to have found confidantes in you ladies. Thank you girls – Adel, Xiaohan, Yun, Jenn, Lynn, Prisc, YL, ah Tao. Cant wait to see my babes again soon!

To dear CozyBitches,
all the yummy food, hogging onto cameras with zi pai etc, group photos, 38 gossips, and how can I ever forget online shopping deals with one another! Cheers to this group of babes, who never fail to offer advices when I need them – Wendy, Steph, Yina, Joyce, Felicia, Deb, Nancy, Hui Jing. XOXO dears.

To Emmy dear,
sms spamming each other, random Whatsapp messages, how our friendship blossomed from CozyCot PM till date! Lols. You’ll always be my true friend /winks love. Cant wait to see you happily hitched in March 2011!

To Twitter babes,
my only company whilst on the go, at work…thanks for enduring my spam of tweets everyday! Lols. And I’m still amused by the friends I’ve gained through Twitter – Belle, Michelle, Joze, Tze Hui, Grace, Kristine, Rara, Christine, Ronron and so many more. Thanks for keeping me sane dears xoxo.

My dear CozyCot ladies,
Ruoxuan, July, Tiffy, Jacelyn, Pei Ying…thanks for bringing me into your life, the milkshake lovers, and the endless random talks we can have, everytime we meet! Looking forward to 1-Altitude Bar please!

To my JVS gang,
brothers and sisters…have been neglecting you guys lots missing the suppers we had. The pool sessions, the endless recollections of memories during Sec School. Comforted that despite meeting up lesser now, the bond we share is still tightly intact. Love lots. I’ll definitely organise a supper gathering soon, New Year? And a class gathering during CNY! Yay!

The GV gang,
ironic how we got closer only after what happened to Stan and I…this group of guys and ladies, some became my closest confidantes. Albeit the short time we’ve known each other, the bond and outings we have rock to th max!!

My nutties,
you guys kept me sane during my low period. You guys listened and never gave up on this lost and lovesick fool. You guys spurred me on during my exam period and insane deadlines week. You guys added so much laughter to my life since day one I love you all so so much. Pillars of strength – Jass Xiu Leo Phee Chiat Daph…I love you guys!

Sisters,
thank you for all the texts phone calls tweets and most importantly, being there for me whenever I need someone to keep me positive. I am so happy to see three of you in bliss now :’) please make me yr bridesmaid okays? Heh, looking forward to more polaroids together. XOXO

My big love family,
(no picca of daddy ‘cos he said he’s shy -__-)
the bond between us gets stronger now that sister and I have grown up and matured lots. Tantrums still exist but so much lesser now. Love the girls’ night out to night haunts for food, shopping and camwhoring too! Haha. Thanks mommy for sheltering me with so much love, my sister for her mature advises all the time, my dad for his fatherly figure at home whenever we need some macho support around the house and of course for supporting the family. Loves, despite all the indifferences and issues on hand, I am still thankful for a complete family.

To everyone who’s not mentioned here, too many to list I am grateful to have you in my life, and I wish that everyone around me will have a blessed year ahead. Cheerios!

Year 2011,

1. I want to stop being an emotional wreckage so that friends wont leave me one by one
2. I wanna continue working darn hard for my studies, and graduate ASAP!
3. Manage MYnt better in terms of sourcing out the best I can offer for customers!
4. Better time management for people around me!
5. Excel in career!
6. Be less of a blunder-head
7. More cautious before giving out my heart
8. Be more forgiving
9. Positivism matters, aiming for that
10. Live life to the maximum!

Some images (random ones) to end this post

How did your 2010 go? No matter what, have a great 2011 my dears!