Learn To Breathe

Recently I've realised that I have become easily ticked off. I don't know what's wrong but I've been making a conscious effort to control myself whenever that happens. So here's to myself.

Do not have any expectations of others. That is the No. 1 rule. Expectations leads to disappointments. That's a fact. Do yourself a favour and throw expectations out of the window.

Slow down. Never thought I'd say this. But I reckon being busy does make me lose control of myself.

Feel the magical feeling of being amazed, intrigued and all kinds of wonderful. I read from somewhere that these kind of feelings are good for you! Just finished watching The Little Prince animation movie and I must say I was touched. It was a magical movie. And yesterday's Totem show was absolutely breathe-taking. Especially when that couple did the skating show. It was so lovely beyond words. It made me feel all fuzzy and tingling just looking at that scene. It just invokes all kinds of romance in me.

Don't hold it against anyone. When someone didn't get what you say, just repeat. When people's service is not up to standard, still say thank you.

Understand that it is alright not to be perfect. Sometimes I find that I have to be the really nice person no matter what. Don't ask me why I feel this way. I just do. Maybe it's because of my job. I digress. Really, I'm not perfect. I'm not the nicest person and I'm not the kindest person around. I don't know why I have such high expectations of myself. So to myself, you can cut yourself some slack. We are just humans.


With that, I rest my case. Looking forward to my birthday and christmas celebrations next month!
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PS or maybe it's time to find me some love.

Winter 2016: Cheapest Europe Country To Fly Into From Asia For Less Than S$1,000

From Singapore
Frankfurt, Germany - $540
London, UK - $631
Athens, Greece - $648
Rome, Italy - $669
Prague, Czech Republic - $688


From KL, Malaysia
Amsterdam, Netherlands - $502
Paris, France - $508
Frankfurt, Germany - $514
London, UK - $545
Rome, Italy - $585


From Hong Kong
Amsterdam, Netherlands - $523
Milan, Italy - $543
Stockholm, Sweden -$564
Helsinki, Finland - $566
Barcelona, Spain - $571

*Prices above are in USD. Prices may change. Fares displayed are for round-trip economy.



It's interesting to see that you can get cheaper fares depending where you fly out from. So here's the research I've done! All are below S$1000. Amazing enough, I found a USD$455 return flight from Beijing to Paris! That's crazy. Anyway, I'm quite keen to get to somewhere this winter. Or perhaps in January. But we'll see! Too many travel plans already. Need to sort out my must-gos.

UFC

Damn girl. Just finished watching the fight between Ronda and Holly and I'm super impressed! I mean sure I was rooting for Ronda at first. But after watching the match, it's obvious who deserve to win it.

I'm happy for Holm really. Seeing a standing ovation from the crowd is amazing. I bet there's many supporting Ronda but you just can't deny that that was some fantastic moves pulled by Holm. I'm gobsmacked. That kick though... What a kick!

It just goes to show that one day you're in and the next day you're out. Life is so unpredictable. Okay starting kickboxing lessons next week! Something I wanted to try for a long while now. Can't wait to box and kick something. But you must know that I'm not very violent okay!

Nobody is chill.

"When someone really likes somebody else, they have no chill. Our most basic evolutionary instincts ensure this. We are physiologically aroused by the people we’re attracted to and every part of our nature compels us to pursue them – regardless of our gender or sex. We don’t forget to answer their text messages. We don’t bail on our hangouts last-minute. We don’t fail to initiate times to see them because we’re just too chill to do so. We do all of those things when we don’t care. And if we did care, we’d do something different.

If someone really likes you – and I mean really, genuinely likes you – they won’t be chill. And they won’t want you to be chill either. They’ll want you to answer your messages. To say you’re free when you genuinely are. To show up when you say you’ll show up and to admit to how you’re actually feeling."

- source


That is so true. I'm never chill about whoever I'm interested in. I hate games. You like someone, you like. If you don't, you just don't. Isn't it simpler if you showed whatever cards you're playing? But how many times have I been let down. Sometimes I think I've grown immune/numb to it. Or rather, I have this coping mechanism whenever shit like that happens. I feel less like a human really. Emotions are... complicated. Sometimes I wonder what it's like to fall in love with your best friend. It's like you already know the person inside out (mostly) and you wouldn't judge them in the world for whatever they do. And I believe true friends will definitely be on your side as well. Isn't it great? If only love works this way for me but it doesn't unfortunately.

However at the end of the day, I'd still like to believe in love.

Travelogue: Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan - Day 4

Travelogue: Naha, Okinawa, Japan - Day 3

Word: The Difference Between Needing A Man And Wanting One

This article clearly explains the state of my mind now.

“Always be the woman a man needs, not the woman who needs a man.”

Too many women are trying to find relationships instead of self-worth. Relationships, and men, are not for the inexperienced. They come when you’ve passed certain obstacles, when you’ve learned how to handle your own life.

The difference between a woman who needs a man and a woman who wants a man is simple: one woman thinks a man is the answer to all her problems, and the other woman solves her own problems.

And that divide is what changes everything.

-Source

Budget Japan: Not-So-Budget Travellers Edition

I have no idea why I keep going back to Japan like it's just right next door. Well it's not. It's freaking 7 hours of flight away. But I'm hooked. Every time when I head there it cost at the very least 2k to 3k. But you see, I don't mind! It's not very good though. In my head I know if I budget well, I can do a trip to Europe instead. Sigh the dilemma.

Anyway to get things started here's how to budget for the not-so-budget travellers! For example, I cannot stay in subpar accommodations. But I don't stay in atas hotels either. The key is to find out what you are comfortable with. And to do extensive research! Here's how to travel to Japan in 7days with a little over S$1,000.