Life in between Travels

I had a few weeks of good rest after SSEAYP and before starting work the beginning of this year. The few weeks of rest were good, immersing myself in the festive and celebrating the new year. Of course, this kind of life has its optimal time frame, too long I don't think it is good, especially for the pocket, hahaha.

So, I got myself a job (as planned) while waiting for Chinese New Year to arrive (the reason why I choose to stay in Singapore instead of leaving straight for New Zealand) Though work life is kind of boring (this time I didn't choose an exciting job (barista) like what I did the previous time because of the short time I will be in Singapore), life outside work is still very much enriching and fun. =)

I still visit cafes.

Did picnic and kite flying.

Participated in the WWII Bunker Tour organised by NHB

Together with like minded friends, we did our own Chinatown Heritage tour

Participated in Terry Fox Run as usual

Cycled from Woodlands to Changi, nearly breaking my old bones.

Amidst of all these, I have met quite a number of friends from SSEAYP as well. Through these meet ups I realised SSEAYP is not just about making friends onboard but also keeping them after that. 

Before I know it, Chinese New Year holiday is over and I am at the last week of my work. Now, I am waiting for March to come, where I can have a bit of time to try other things before heading to Chiang Mai and Pai, and then New Zealand in April.

Today a friend shared a newspaper article with me, here are some extracts that encouraged me once again. Maybe it can encourage some people as well..

人在世间，只拥有有限的时间，能自由自在的使用它，是人活着的证据吧。

Purposeful Traveller - 人生有很多阶段，但不一定要按部就班。

Adore - 新衣哪有舊衣好

第一次听到这首歌就特别觉得歌词写得非常感动。以一个我们熟悉的方式来表达妈妈对我们的爱，那就是新衣与旧衣。

我们都觉得新衣是最好，每当妈妈付出一切为的就是给我们新衣穿，我们却总是一次次 总在无意时勾破妈妈的辛劳。当新衣变成旧衣了，也就代表我们在成长，这时候千万不要用冷漠证明长大，别用伤害换取潇洒，别觉得旧的都不好，旧的都该忘掉因为有一天你会发现如今穿不下旧棉袍，但只有妈妈的爱不老， 这时候你会想在她耳边轻轻的说:“ 新衣哪有旧衣好。”

Purposeful Traveller - 新衣哪有舊衣好。

Every Sunday is GOOD.

I am still loving my weekends off despite the CROWD sometimes.

阿南鲍鱼面 was just a random lunch we decided to have. Personally I am not a big fan of abalone and the ingredient that I thought was the nicest was the noodle. XD

$6.50 for this?

$5 for the fried salmon skin, crispy yes but... I don't think I would spend $5 for this.

The thing I was grateful was that the portion was rather small and therefore I could afford to have a cuppa cappucino in this cold rainy weather! 

I am never a coffee drinker but... I think Chye Seng Huat's coffee is worth a try, after all they roast their own coffee beans! True enough, I was glad I could finish that cappucino without adding sugar and it went well with the banana cake. We spent $15.50 for 2 cups of cappucino and a piece of cake.

Sat there and day dream.

If I am nearby, I will go back for the coffee.

Oh, and today I managed to go for a foot reflexology! Pain but shiok! Woohoo!

Ended my day with some stuff for scrap booking and I cannot wait to start working on it. On a side note, exams are starting and I SHOULD be starting my revision too. 3 weeks to end my semester. 

Purposeful Traveller - May every Sunday be this good! (Actually I think every Sunday is this good)

Family, Friends and Food

Birthday celebration for my ah bu's 50th birthday in a Togi korean restaurant. Wine drinking with the gorgeous in the Wine company. Mugged in Carpenter and Cook. Chit Chat session with beloved in Wafflelicious.

Purposeful Traveller - the 3Fs made my life wonderful!

It's all in your mind.

Holiday comes Holiday goes.

I did not get to travel to anywhere because of time constraint, but I get to read some travel magazines! LOL. I must say reading these magazines will always inspire me to travel!! It seems to be telling me how big the world is and she is waiting for me to explore.

So, I took a picture of this when I was at work imagining that I was actually on a holiday. hahahaha. May holiday comes to me real quick. 

Purposeful Traveller - Holiday soon?

Say Hello to HOLIDAY!

This symbolizes HOLIDAY!

Purposeful Traveller - Time for SOME rest.

Photo of a Happy Monday

The moment of my day - near sunset.

Purposeful Traveller - It has been a wonderful Monday with happy news!

Photo For the Beginning of March

Yummy start to the month of March.

Purposeful Traveller - Purposefully busy.

1 more week to Xmas

One more week to Xmas, 3 more weeks to the end of 2012. May this year end gloriously~

Purposeful Traveller - Shine Your Light.

By3 October!

October is coming to an end and I am glad my October is filled with awesome memories!

Rekindled love for "Loti Huey" LOL. Visited "Images of Singapore" and "ITE" for my learning journeys. Shuffle-d with friends. Climbed Bukit Timah Hill. Had yummy bacon sandwich at the peak of the hill. Checked out Oriole Coffee Roasters. Had delicious quiche at Carpenters & Cook. Did my last run for 2012 - Real Run!

Purposeful Traveller - Bye October!

The Beginning Of Purposeful Traveller

After much deliberation, I decided to set up this blog. Nothing "hoo-haa", just a channel whereby I can share more about the food I eat, the places I travel and the things I love.

Just felt that today is the day for something to be done and here I am, doing what my heart leads me to do. May this be the beginning of something NEW and something fantastic to come! =)

Travel to places with a purpose

Savour foods that I enjoy

Adore things that captivate my eyes

Purposeful Traveller - A New Beginning