The Dream

What do you want to be when you grow up? This is the oh-so-famous question that every parent, or just adults in general, love asking children. From as young as I could remember, I've always had the dream to be a doctor. I don't know if its because I like the idea of being able to save someone's life or because its the only few occupations I get to interact with at that age. 

So I've always held on to this dream and believe that I could one day make it happen. But things change after I completed my secondary school education. My O level results were pretty bad and I knew from that moment that I'm not cut out to be a doctor. With my results, I could not get into the science course I need and even if I did, I would struggle a lot because I'm not a Math/Science person. So I made the worst decision ever to go into a junior college that I hate and take the subjects that I wasn't even the least bit interested in. Its a surprise how I manage to stay in such a horrible place for year. But anyway, when a new school year started, I knew I had to leave because that place just wasn't right for me. 

At that point in time, I still didn't know where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do. But somehow, when it was time for me to apply to get into a polytechnic, it suddenly occurred to me that I wanted to go into a course that allows me to deal with children. I applied for the Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education and got in. I went in not knowing what the course is about or whether or not its what I want. I've definitely struggled in my first year and have even thought about leaving. But something in me told me to just stick around for a while more. Now that I'm almost graduating, I can safely say that going to that school and taking up this diploma is one of the best decisions of my life and I've never looked back since.

Source

From wanting to be a doctor to wanting to be an occupational therapist, that's perfectly fine right? During my final internship, I was very inspired by the occupational therapist and decided that that's what I want to do. Although the diploma I'm in now will not allow me to be an occupational therapist or to study in a local university, I know I can go overseas to further my studies or I can at least take the first step by getting a job as a therapy assistant to gain some experience. There is no such thing as the "correct" route to take to reach a place. Sometimes, you just have to go with the options that are available at that point in time.

Chasing after your dream is never easy. But only being able to wish that you could live your dream is worst. If you have something that you are very passionate about, something you're willing to do for free, DO IT. Do whatever it takes to make sure you get there. When one door closes, find another one. If you have to take a longer route, so be it. When people say you can't do it, that is based on what they think of you, not what you're really made of. When other people do better than you, work even harder. When there are obstacles place in your way, move them away. Never give up on your dream, unless YOU don't want it anymore.

Cycling @ East Coast Park

I've recently went cycling at East Coast Park with a few of my secondary school friends and it was a super amazing experience. I think I might actually be addicted to cycling now. Haha.

Such a beautiful and clean beach.

Two of the many bikes that we rented. Mine was the blue one.

Free cycling lessons? Haha.

Two people cycling. The starting can be very challenging - trying to figure out each other's momentum. However, with practice, you start to build chemistry with your partner and it will get easier.

Taking a break.

Footprints in the sand.

Happy 2014!!!

Don't you think that the waves look slightly fluffy? Haha.

Ships in a distance. I've always wondered how does it feel like to be on board such a huge ship.

The never ending road.

Whilst cycling might be very tiring, the beautiful scenery that you get is very worth it. Furthermore, because its near the sea, there's a lot of wind and it makes cycling very calming and relaxing. I hope I have the chance to cycle more often, maybe once a week. Haha.

New Year Resolutions

Its that time of the year again to set some New Year resolutions. To be honest, I do not even know why am I doing this. In the 20 years that I have known myself, I have never actually fulfilled any of them. I'm really hoping that 2014 will be different and that I can stick to my resolutions for once.

1. Take opportunities

I don't think a lot of people know this about me, but I suffer from anxiety issues, and it can sometimes be very bad. In 2013, I've stopped myself from going to places and events for fear of the crowd, I've let many opportunities slip by me because I was afraid, I've even gone so far as to stay away from taking the trains. I hate living like that and I want to change it. So 2014 will be a year I say "YES" to things. Do you want to go for this event? YES. Do you want to go to this place? YES. Do you want to try this? YES. YES, YES, YES! It's definitely going to be difficult and there might be times I will say no, but I'll not let one setback stop me from saying YES the next time. I will just keep trying.

2. Eat clean

In the past, I've always put losing weight as one of my resolutions, and we all know that it's not going to happen. So this year, I've decided to focus on eating clean instead. I want to eat more fruits and vegetables and choose foods that are clean, meaning that it's not modified or that I know exactly what's inside. I do believe that as long as you eat clean, your weight will take care of itself.

3. Travel more

I was very lucky last year to get to go overseas twice and on both trips, I've enjoyed myself a whole lot. Whilst I really loving going overseas, I know that its not going to happen this year because I'm graduating from polytechnic soon and I need to start working. Therefore when I say travel, I do not just refer to overseas trips but also travelling to and exploring the different parts of Singapore. Although Singapore is a very small country, I must admit that there are still many places I've yet to visit and I hope I get the opportunity to do that this year.

4. Read more

These are just some of the many books I've bought in 2013 and have yet to find the time to read. Thinking back, I used to be so much of a bookworm. I would have a book everywhere I went and I loved visiting the library to borrow books after books. Somehow, as the years go by, other things start to take priority over my book reading, things that aren't even that important. I'm going to start slow and set myself the goal of reading at least one book a month.

I wanted to set more resolutions but I doubt I will make that happen, so let's just stick with four first. Haha. Do you have any New Year resolutions? If you do, let's all work hard towards our resolutions.

2013 Flashback

It's 2014 already?! I can't believe it. 2013 seemed to have flew by so quickly.

An empty train, what a great way to start off my 2014, nobody wants to be my friend. *Cries* However, I do like it when the train is empty. I hate crowds, or just people in general. Haha.

Look at the amount of red packets I've collected during Chinese New Year 2013. This is the time of year where I just wish that I have countless of relatives.

Then we have Valentine's Day. And since I don't have a boyfriend, *cries again*, I formed this heart for myself. Who needs a boyfriend anyway. *Saying it with lots of sass* Haha.

April was one of the best months ever! I went on an 8-day trip with my secondary school friends to Taiwan. 

Group photo when we've just reached the train station.

Our first stop was the zoo in Kaohsiung. Just look at how intense the fight was, the one on the right was about to fly off!

A five-storey McDonald's. What?!

Theme park. Carousel. Childhood memories. It was filled with young children and on the second floor, there's the four of us. Deep down, we're a child at heart. Don't judge.

The ever so famous bullet train of Taiwan. I think that's the closest I can get to feeling like I'm in the UK. Trains in Singapore do not look like that at all, both inside and out.

Making myself at home on the train.

The most exciting part, the Hello Kitty restaurant!

One of the tourist attractions, Jiu Fen. I like how everybody is just staring at the incoming train.

Waterfall. The view was magnificent. Its a pity that I did not manage to take any photos, the water was splashing everywhere, I didn't want to destroy my camera. But the climb up the hill/mountain was very worth it.

The Modern Toilet restaurant. Would you dare to eat food that is served in a toilet bowl?

Even the dessert looks like sh**. Haha.

A few days after I came back from Taiwan, I started my first semester of school. Oh what fun. And in August, I went to Taiwan again. This time, with my polytechnic friends.

I've established that this tea house is one of my favourite hang out place in Taiwan. Its just so peaceful and relaxing. I'm pretty sure we've spent a whole two hours there.

This is the third time in my life taking a cable car and its the scariest one. Not because of the height, but because of the strong winds. It felt as if the cable car would be blown away anytime.

It was very windy at the top, as you can see from our hair. This is like a photoshoot isn't it? With wind blowing to make our hair fly.

And once again, the Hello Kitty restaurant. I just love it so much. If you ever visit the restaurant, do try their seafood baked rice because I love it. They were very generous with the cheese.

Winter wonderland in a hot country. Felt so surreal.

Another group photo. I love my friends so much!!! <3

When I came back from my trip, the inevitable happened, school. But it was my internship period so I've had lots of fun. And when you are having lots of fun, time flies. Soon it was Christmas. Christmas is one of my favourite holidays ever because everybody is just so happy and lovely.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here's wishing everybody an awesome 2014!!! :)