her universal headspace
Get it? Sugar roll? HAHA. Second food post in one day! That’s a record. Okay but seriously, I was pleasantly surprised today when someone left a bottle of Traditional Cooked Barley drink from Hockhua Tonic and a piece of chocolate at my door!! Thank you dear kind soul for helping me recover from my super bad cough. Tonight’s supper was cookies and doughnuts again. And I guess it can’t hurt to get some free food eheh.
Guess who’s back?? Love at first bite, as Hansel would put it— Chipotle bae chicken sandwich is back in the vending machine! Had a productive night yesterday and ended it off with this lovely surprise. 
This morning’s breakfast was at Ghim Moh, not too far away from UTown I might add. Only took us about 25-30 Minutes to get there. And there’s quite a lot of stalls to buy from and try in the near future.
Now everywhere I, I’m constantly looking for something to pull my attention to. It’s been interesting to pay more attention to what’s going on in the real world, with my eyes taking in the primary source. After being in Prof Greg’s Beyond Seeing module (UTC2408), I’ve started to look at art and pretty much everything around with a little extra thought. Why did he/she decide to create it that way? Was the creator inspired by anything/anyone? Can anything be called an original nowadays? Random thoughts but let’s type this down.
Week 13 has come to an end and we’ve come to the final sprint. The last 100m. It’s definitely been an exhausting semester, but I think I’ve gained many precious experiences. Now’s the time to really hit hard or go home. Of which the latter doesn’t feel like a favorable option. As I take the bus home from today’s trip to the Parkview Museum, I’m thinking about the work that has to be completed. I’ve got several goals for today:
Everything seems very daunting but I guess just as what I had shared during CG this morning, know how you prioritize and make decisions in your life. I want to put God in the centre of my life, and to do that I have to be more intentional with my time. There isn’t really a point in trying to power through this alone.
On another note, I have to be more cautious of my choices and my actions. I’m easily tempted to do things which distract me from God. Time to stay focused. It will be a difficult 2 weeks ahead but it will all be worth it.
Danger will follow me now everywhere I go,
Angels will call on me and take me to my home
“Everywhere I Go”, Sleeping At Last
so just taking some time off today to write down some thoughts. Today was special because I got to go over to com where I don’t usually go and listened to a few presentations which were really super interesting! At night I had a very good meeting/dinner/reflection with my EXA committee and I realized the importance of bonding and bringing people together in a committee. Despite the fact that this semester has been super busy for me, and I didn’t feel like I was the most present in the comm, I still felt very motivated to do my best because of the supportive and fun comm members. My OGL meeting is later and I really hope that it’s gonna be a sigh of a good start to next sem in CAPT as a good senior to my future juniors! Tonight is not gonna be an early night for me but I will try my best. Will finish things one step at a time.
The morning started with Review of Life workshop, it was good but I think I was really tired so it was difficult to stay awake. 😷 I feel really fortunate to see BChua and Mark today after so long. It’s been ages since we all met with each other. That’s why I think that I enjoyed the dinner we had very much, but more so the conversations we had. Super blessed to have them as my brothers in Christ to always listen to me. I’ve missed them loads.
Headed over to Katong for dinner and boy does Katong have loads of good looking food. Note to self: Check out the other food at Katong more often. Who knew that aLt. Pizza opened a branch at Katong? It’s been years since I tried their pizza and I remember it being really good and affordable as well. We got the 3 for $45 deal along with some sides. My favourite side has got to be the Straight Cut fried with cheese dip!! The cheese is not just any cheese but it’s got Parmesan in it too so the cheese itself has got some texture and viscosity.
After dinner, I treated Aldrin to some birthday Ice Cream! And I have officially found my new favourite ice cream flavour (I know previously I said it was Earl Grey Vanilla from Creamry but this is way better): Hojicha gelato from this ice cream parlor called Birds Of Paradise. Basically it’s this posh artisanal ice cream shops which sells tropical inspired flavors of gelato. They do hand pressed cones as well and you can get it at +$1 instead of a cup. You’ve just got to admire the effort put into the shop’s aesthetic as well as their crazy unique flavors. A must try is the chocolate flavour they have together with pistachio. Both are premium flavors so +$1 for each scoop but trust me it’s worth it especially if you get both together. Meanwhile, I got myself Hojicha along with a scoop of Strawberry Basil. The combination wasn’t as powerful as the former, because the strawberry wasn’t as strong to cut through the tea taste as I had imagined it to. Nonetheless, I found a new love. Will definitely return after finals to treat myself to this new found fave!!😍😍😍
For everything good, I am grateful.
For every sadness, I find faith.
For every challenge, there I grow.
Today we managed to finally complete our 2 Star kayaking assessment! Everyone passed! It was pretty fun today and having two instructors with us was such a blessing. I’m really looking forward to learning more from them and more pool sessions.
The day went by in a flash, and it didn’t help that my brain only remembers 1) sneezing and 2) sniffling as having felt occupied 80% of my day. It was really bad, especially when we first hit the water. I’m pretty sure I was running a fever because someone asked me why my face was so red.
After lunch, it was more nua (chillax) time. I went to the Stadium library to get my laptop charged and took a good hour to nap. Following that was a nice trip to Changi City Point at Expo to get Wolf Burger take-away for the fam.
The food there is really worth the buck. Super succulent and crispy chicken fillet for me, although I was a little upset that there wasn’t a strong enough taste of the “curry” that was supposed to be paired with this fillet. $6.90 tho so it’s pretty worth it. The shredded carrots and purple cabbage served in the bun are very fresh and crunchy, unlike a lot of places which just serve really bland limp lettuce in their burgers.
A must have is the Truffle Mushroom Soup (at $2.60 for an ala carte side or $3 to top up your burger with any one side and a drink)! It is a small serving (they serve it in a coffee cup), but it is extremely fragrant and packed with that truffle oil.
A good bet here would really be the beef burgers and their special Umami burger. But I’ve yet to try both myself, however I can attest from my family that it’s solid.
Week 12 coming in like a mad storm and I know I’m not ready but I will be geared up to do my best. Time to take a Saturday bed rest for the second time in a row. This virus is really no go and now my family has been infected too. But I know there’s no point in killing my self especially after the weather and effort expended today. Received a reminder today to put my trust in the Lord yet again.
If your faith is not enduring, you will not endure.
Isaiah 7:9 GNT
I’ve always told myself to find someone who can stop and see the world with me— from sunset and sunrise. I always imagined that I’d be able to find someone who could walk at the same pace as I did when I breathed the whole world in; someone who could run with me just to feel the wind in my face and the thrill of my heart banging against my chest; someone who would do all this not just for me but because he craved the exact same thing that I did— to live life to the fullest.
Coming soon: 4 April Hike
I don’t know if it’s good
or bad that I am used to you.
Your presence comforts me.
Your words make me cringe with delight.
Your effort to make everything alright.
My day ends and starts with you,
From Sunday to Tuesday through.
Wednesday to Saturday,
I just make do.
My hope is that
One day when this cycle ends,
You can still be
my best friend.
How do you love someone else, when you can’t love your family? Love may seem inconvenient but I think it’s the most convenient choice you can make. To just chose to love.
There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then Love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.
1 John 4:18 GNT
Good morning world! I often tell people that I am a morning person. But these two days have been very unproductive for me. Or I find myself slow to move in the first few hours of waking up. It’s strange. Am I burning out faster than I should be? Or am grasping onto the fire rest I deserve?
As I thought about this idea of slow mornings, a song just popped into my head. I’m not sure what the title is nor the artist but it goes like this:
Times will change
In these small hours
These little moments
Don’t let them slip away
I’m not entire sure if the lyrics are even correct but hey! It was an interesting feeling to be caught in the moment. Not having to think about all the work that is due. Everything that is pending. I have so many responsibilities I’m not living up to. Nonetheless, I just have to put in my best. I will probably head over to cathedral for the 12PM Good Friday service. Might as well start the day right!! Before I swirl down an unproductive spiral.
Am I pushing myself too hard? Sometimes I think yes, sometimes no. I’ve just gotta balance what is important to me.
And I know I’ve met someone very special and important in my life. But I think that a very huge barrier is in front of me.
God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to other Christians.
Hebrews 6:10 GNT
JAN ANNE 