Well-spent Saturday

Something good to share - I went for cell with my sister and Si Rui this Friday at Cindy's place and I rededicated my life to Christ. Well, I've actually backslipped since primary school but Cindy told us to give it a try, let's say 6 months and I think I'm ready for God to take hold of my life.

I don't know why but I felt pretty emotional that night, but it was probably due to God's presence. I cried during cell but my sister told me that it was normal. Will be joining church 2 weeks later. 

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On Saturday, Si Rui and I applied for part-time jobs together at Jem. We went to ask quite a number of shops whether they were hiring and filled in our particulars at Hush Puppies, The Face Shop, The Body Shop, Victoria's Secret, Lowry's Farm and ♪stradivarius. Praying that we will get employed!


Took a train to Yishun and went to the World Farm as Si Rui wanted to get gerbera daisies. The flowers were super pretty! #nofilterneeded

 

Tumblr worthy cacti for you

 

This dog was really large and was roaming around the farm haha really cute though

Saturday well spent x

Post o level

O level has finally ended but I feel somewhat neutral. Have been frantically looking for a part time job because it's not easy to actually get a one. #woesofateenager

Passed my classmates my DIY cards and I'm really glad that they liked it yay because "it's better to give than to receive".

Also, went to Jem with Si Rui on Thursday as planned and did some shopping at H&M and Topshop! Loved the winter coats from Uniqlo etc but they were all too expensive. Not that I need one in Singapore though.

Went to Francfranc (currently my favourite furniture store) and bought dishware and a Maison mug! Here are the pictures: 

Made breakfast - learnt by rewatching Gordan Ramsay's video multiple times haha

Also went to Si Rui's uncle's condo and they have a lovely pool just swam around and yep still looking for a job right now. Sorry for the blurry pictures i don't know why they turned out like that. 

Wanted to mention that Boy went for sterilization and had to wear the cone of shame to avoid infection but he's alright now. Wound healed pretty quickly. As active as before I guess. 

DIY cards

O level written papers are almost over, except for Chinese which is on 6 November, Wednesday. Just wanted to give a quick update and because I missed blogging so I didn't stick with my promise oops.

Anyway, Si Rui and I went to this cafe at Commonwealth Community Centre called s(he)brews. It has a cool cosy vibe and I love their decorations. It has a mix of small tables, a tremendously smoothing atmosphere, nothing really loud or busy. The food tasted alright, just a little overpriced. Drinks looked great but tasted kinda bad in my opinion. They sell western food, pastries etc (which didn't look very appealing) haha okay here are the pictures:

Sherlyn, Gena and An An gave me notes during Graduation Day so I bought art materials to make cards after history paper on Wednesday. Well the printing and adjusting took up loads of time - 4 hours. Made 22 cards in total. This is how they turned out.

Not actually black and white - just the filter! (Red and blue floral washi tape pasted)

So that's all. I got to go and study for the remaining science papers. Goodbye! Hope you enjoyed reading.

September updates

Countdown to O levels: 29 days

Prelims have just ended and i'm taking a short weekend break away from studying. Replenishing some sleep because I sort of studied at the last minute again and had to rely loads on caffeine to keep me awake throughout the nights. I felt constantly exhausted during that period and had to set many alarms in the morning at like 6, 7, 8, 8:30 but it never worked during the study break (September holidays). I just couldn't leave the bed which resulted in staying up late. Have also been incessantly watching Murkin and X Factor oops. Anyway, I should totally be revising and getting some work done but on Friday, Jessene passed my sister her rollerblades because she no longer uses them. I tried skating around the house and I guess I can at least maintain my balance now?

Backbone is aching again and it worries me because i'm only 16 and who knows how I'm gonna deal with these health problems when i'm 50. I also visited the doctor with my mum because I'm having an inflammation of lymphatic nodes at my neck area and it could be cancerous so yea the doctor gave me anti-biotics and some other pills. He said if it doesn't disappear in a week's time, he would have to check my blood but I'm trying not to freak out because I believe it will go away soon... Please...

Also, my dad went to get the camera body of a Canon DSLR he used to own (I didn't even know) which costs $500 (what's new), but he's still using the camera lens. It's mainly to take pictures during our Shanghai + Hong Kong trip in December. I'm pretty excited because I've been thinking of either using my sister's Canon digital camera or my dad's DSLR (which I don't think he'll allow me to use) to make lots of videos and edit it once I get back and mute the sounds and add music.

But anyway, this will definitely be my last blog post before O level ends and i'll see you again in a month's time! x

Mixed emotions

Did really badly for Chinese o levels probably due to oral which pulled down my grade. That's why I've decided to quit tumblr and try to become more focused and determined to actually achieve good grades. "The perfect moment to start is always now." 

I won't be updating often but I've one good news to share. I'll be seeing Nick Vujicic at Grace Assembly of God II on 6 September thanks to Darryl who provided us the tickets. I'm honestly so excited because I've watched him on YouTube and he's incredibly amazing and inspirational. Who knew that I would be given an opportunity to see him live?!

But on the other hand I'm still pretty upset and disappointed and unmotivated. But I'll do my best. 

I've also discovered that Lola from Zoey 101 is actually Victoria Justice (random fact) okay I'll update maybe in 1/2/3 months' time goodbye!

Tumblr addict

Rainy night and I'm using tumblr while listening to Jayesslee. This is getting out of hand, I've been spending way too much time on tumblr ever since Chinese O levels has ended. (Which explains why I'm so reluctant to create a new post here) Who knew tumblr could be this addictive?

I've moved to http://www.upforcotton.tumblr.com/ so I recommend you to follow if you like! No really just check it out! >:-) 

It means that I'm no longer using my previous tumblr - sheryl13. I wanted a change and I like tumblr a lot. I reblog pictures and quotes which really relate to me and anything that I like. It's a really great website to socialise because almost everyone has a good sense of humour (I've no idea why) and they get along really well. 

That's one issue. And just wanted to share with you that when I was at the bus-stop with Si Rui this afternoon, a lady sitting beside me turned around and asked, "excuse me, do you know where's the merlion?"

Then we told her it's at the Singapore River. Our bus arrived and yea we sorta just laughed a lot. I've absolutely no idea why I couldn't control my laughter. Like out of the blue someone asks you where the merlion is (it's just so funny) or is my sense of humour that bad? Because I laugh at things that aren't funny and yea I really do need to learn how to manage this problem. Totally applies to English tuition classes gosh what's wrong with me.

Anyway, I've been feeling pretty happy these few days. Trying to forget about the other things that make me depressed etc and tumblr helps so maybe that's why I look forward to going home just to use tumblr on daddy's laptop. I sound like such a nerd but no don't judge me.

Will end here and I'll update soon maybe x

Sister's birthday celebration 2013

It's 3:19 AM and I'm awake (obviously) and I just bathed. Don't feel tired, really. The reason is because I had a bad headache yesterday night and I slept right after dinner. So yeap I pretty much can't sleep now.

Last day of Chinese intensive and I don't know I'm pretty nervous for the first o levels written paper. And also worried for parents meeting. Sigh #mrsloypleasereturn 

Totally craving for mac and cheese, macs apple pie, s'mores (which I can make right now but I'm lazy to), durian mochi, and home cooked dishes. 

Okay didn't plan to combine 2 posts but shall continue with my sister's birthday celebration. It was simple but I hope she was happy. 

Sister's birthday celebration 2013

Sister's treat to family (yay)

(Even though I hardly say this) but i'm really grateful to have my sister. She's someone whom I can talk to. She makes me feel happier and less lonely. She is also a very strong person I believe. And I hope that she's able to enter NIE yay <3

Very short post but I'm feeling tired. Goodnight/good morning.