I know that eventually I’ve to change my frames because it’s simply been ages when I bought this one. Come to think of it, it has been awhile since I did! I vaguely remember wearing it through high school… I think I was at least 16 or 17 years old. Which makes it roughly 4 years. And frankly speaking, this pair of glasses are my most favorite so far. I like it a lot. But it’s too old now that I can’t seem to find a picture of it online, haha. But a simple description of it is that the frame is quite thick, and it’s 70% warm Grey. The strange part of it is that the innards of the glasses is a totally different color… somewhere around the hues of metallic pink.
I remembered asking my parents for a glasses chain (because from the display I thought they were free) and got the ‘are you out of your mind’ looks from both of them. Okay, maybe those chains make you appear older.
So it’s now time to change my frames-but this old one can still double as a spare. My mum wants me to opt for a thinner frame, because she thinks that the current thick one gives me a serious look. What? At least people take me seriously. Just kidding.
In about a month, our new semester will commence yet again. It’s going to be Hell. As expected as always, nothing short. There’s also the issue of ordering the airbrush, which I’ve decided to shoulder on this responsibility. I’m still trying to get as many orders as possible, so that I can wangle a decent discount because those things aren’t cheap. The best part is we’re only using the airbrush to create interesting backgrounds. But I’m sure my dad won’t be interested in hearing that. At all.
I’ve watched a slew of movies with Hwee Lynn and I’m feeling awesome right now. All the best for your exams! (: But it feels good to hang out with friends. They always make you happy-even though it’s only for the time being. But it makes you appreciate them more, those much cherished moments together. Because we will eventually go our separate ways again, to pursue our careers etc.
I’m still poking around for prospective colleges/universities. The main concern is the expenses. I know my parents prefer Australia if possible but as far as my research goes it isn’t quite the place for… what we’re doing in general. A friend from our college went there and came back, but I didn’t ask in detail. I’m toying between the States and London. Both are weighing down equally from living expenses to the ever choke-worthy tuition fees. If there’s anyone who’s studying in either the US or UK right now, it would be a great help if you guys could give me the lowdown on life and the fees in general there.
Well, there’s the option of Japan but my mum says unless I want to go and kill myself and spend another year and a half slaving away on a new language. She only meant well-because learning a new tongue isn’t a bed of roses-and yours truly have studied Chinese for 6 years, and lived to tell the tale. For short, I feel that the education system here is in dire need of a revamp. What Chinese schools do is scare children into submission and spoon feed them to the point of being brainwashed. I’ve been there. Sure, I’ve got a new language under my belt, but the experience isn’t worth dying for. I’d rather be Miranda Priestly’s junior assistant. Yet again, my parents surprised me by saying that at times, it’s not the money that counts, it’s what you want. Well… I don’t quite know about that yet. But my main priority is to get somewhere that uses English. It’s much easier.
For those who can afford it, and are already studying abroad, you guys have no idea how lucky you are. I don’t quite know how to put it, but to be able to go when you want it, that’s really fortunate that you parents can fund your education overseas and support the move as well. Unlike most people who have to hesitate and try to find a suitable and affordable one, even if it may not be the one you wanted. Lucky. You must always thank your parents for that.
There’s a program on Animal Planet called Caught in the Moment, and it always make me feel happy and content. The film makers on the show are passionate about their task, and their missions are always just as noble. Making a change in our world is hard, but they’re doing it, in the form of breathtaking videos. I’m not crazy over photography, but lately when my instinct tells me there’s a good composition to behold, I’ll just snap a shot with my iPhone. It’s not the best camera, but it’s good enough for me. I would like to have those cool Photog apps but they’re too costly for us to buy. ): Bleh our currency.
On a much brighter note, my family and I are heading to Langkawi on the 23rd to the 25th by plane! It would be my first flight ever, as well as my first touch down on Langkawi! It’s definitely exciting to think about it.
I’m currently trying to sketch a decent thumb to work on for Nicholas’ belated gift. He bought me something really awesome from Singapore, and now I’m doing the best I can to return the favor. Maybe I’m being fickle, because I just can’t decide on the composition… I’m working with pens and pencils on paper, because it’s the medium that I’m most comfortable in. I’m not that versatile yet, like others. Still progressing (slowly) towards that level.
Wow, I didn’t except for an opening post about glasses to turn into such a lengthy post about my current thoughts in general. I’m also thinking of a good story (one-shot) to write about, so stay tuned. It’s great to be in your own league. It’s where I feel the most confident. And it’s nice to be good at something for a change.
If only we were in the same class again, that would be very gratifying. Miss talking to you. ): I really hope we can cross paths in S’pore.
I dig Kathy Reichs’ writing. Her crime novels possess a lot of depth and imagery, good traits a writer should have. I have no problem ‘viewing’ the story vividly in my head. Also, it’s a bonus when she’s actually a real anthropologist herself in Quebec! Stories get a boost when the writer incorporates his/her real life experiences in it. 
Back when Twilight wasn’t all the rage yet, I saw the book in Kinokuniya. I saw the 
