treads on grass.

i had time for myself yesterday night, so it was time to ketchup with a few people and tell them how life is rn. skype would be *~perfect~* actually. i long to hear the singapore accent amidst the aussie drawl i hear more frequently now.

yesterday peiying and i went for a 'day-trip' to circular quay with one of the nice people of iglu + another college kid in iglu. there was a lot of walking to do, but i did discover some amazing picnic spots in the botanic gardens. yes, picnic; like actual green meadows you can settle down on with good picnic food and good company. there is dry and sunny weather which makes it all preddy amazing. it's quite unfortunate that there is never a good picnic time in singapore. the grass would be damp or the sun would be blistering, there is no in-between. the dim sum lunch yesterday was the first i had with the friendly people living in iglu. they all seemed really approachable but i think i'd need more time to shake off the awkward new kid on the block-ness and warm myself up. all of them symbolize the melting pot of nations (taiwan, arab, aussie, viet)

i can foresee life to be none as i had ever experienced before. it's daunting in that aspect. but it is this life that i can/must try to use all my knowledge i gained from the past years to make it a positive experience, at least. i find it quite difficult to decline people, so every polite decline i manage to muster makes me feel like i am growing *sortof* into a human who knows her needs well and doesn't succumb to the pressure of others (which was an internal burden i was always carrying last time) aka

it is impossible to please everyone so why not start with myself. but pleasing myself doesn't mean i can neglect other people.

i don't dare to throw this chance away.

and i really do look forward to better superfood meals- sydney's variety of health food make me dizzy with excitement and hope  

that's the really amazing picnic / botanic gardens place!!

((i've been mentally bookmarking places to bring visiting friends to.))

we were walking back home and i saw people pausing momentarily outside a bank to take pictures. it was then i noticed- GAYTMs!!!! complete with glitter and bling. 

my dad would love this!! being religious and all~

YIYIN AND I: stupid things are the best. and i really love her instavideos of her strumming the guitar, lookin' all serious and stuff