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Adventures at Hoot Kiam
Last Friday, there was a really cool Night Market happening at Hoot Kiam Road and I simply had to go. The concept was a little retro and it even had a sense of spunk in it. It was held at an alley. I must say, I never knew of such places in Singapore and to be honest, if there wasn't a night market, that placed would have been rather dangerous.
I went there after school with a hungry stomach of course! I just had to leave some space for the food there.
I went there as I am in love with this kind of not-so-typical interesting things.
I headed to this place called Tony's Pizza. It was my first time going to such a retro pizza place. All it was missing was a Jukebox! HAHA
I wanted to order pizza, but it was rather spicy so I decided to settle for some buffalo wings instead.
I had to take pictures of the interior of the place because it is Grease inspired. An era which I really love.
Just look at the pizzas!!! MMMMMM
I just love how they decorated the walls...
The spicy buffalo wings.. I kind of regretted ordering these. I mean it was nice and all. But firstly, they were not really buffalo wings sized, but in fact a regular chicken wing or drumstick size. Secondly, it was seriously too oily! I am not saying this as "OMG! FATS! OIL! EW!" Because , if I didn't wanted some oil, I would've just ordered a salad at some other place. But, this seriously had a little too much oil! Take a look at the pictures below ..
These were taken at the Alley!
Among all the shops, I fell in love with this particular one as it had the really super olden typewriter thing going on. I purchased a postcard from here that said "PASSION" and the font and design were all used by this tool below.
There was also a live performance and I must say, this girl, the one who's singing has some mighty talent especially in the lower range!
I bought a cookie which was form the Middle East, a cup of watermelon Cleansing Juice and even sampled honey almond granola. Guess that was to compensate for all the oil that was consumed earlier! hahaha
I went around the stalls collecting all the pretty namecards! hehe
I couldn't help but to spend $5 on a little doodle notebook as the design and print on the front really reminded me of the inside of a kaleidoscope. It was so precious!
After all the walking and sampling of food and drinks, I walked around (this time exploring the streets and also finding our way to the nearest mrt). Took a bunch of pictures with my camera (once again as my phone has spoiled) and felt truly like a tourist.
One of the oldest blocks in Singapore...
My loots, most of them were just the name cards. So technically the only 2 things that I purchased was the notebook and the postcard! Lil Savvy Me! hehe
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Understanding Tests
As I have mentioned before, being a RP student has it perks and its setbacks. The weeks that I enjoy the most in RP would be the first 5 - 6 weeks. This is because there won't be tests to study for or work on and also because it is just a little more relaxed. There will be much more time for social activities and it's just really nice.
For the first time, 4 UTs has been scheduled to happen in the same week and I am genuinely surprised I pulled it through. There is only 1 more UT and even that they just had to put it on a Friday to kill my TGIF a little. Oh well, at least that gives me time to relax and get my mind of things (as you can see that I am blogging)..
I wasn't feeling too good (was down with some bad flu) last week. Regardless, I decided to dress really pretty to school. I wanted to do my favorite hairstyle before my long locks are gone. Call me melodramatic and all but taking away 20 - 24 inches of hair isn't that easy!!!!
I happened to see Amanda & Lynette and the coolest part Amanda's dress and mine had similar prints! HAHA
They were all my Year 1 Sem 1 classmates and such sweet friends. I am happy for Amanda's new found love as she's so happy now. Last long ok? :)
The famous mirror shot that ALL girls know and take in RP! Haha
Took a shot when I got home and I just had to change the filter and I loved the picture so much as it has such a vintage vibe. Maybe that's why this is my favorite dress!
The next day, my cravings for Briyani was soo horrid, I just had to get it. I do not usually like Briyani or eat them often (as you all know I am SUPER picky with my food) and I wanted my favorite one. That would have to be the Mutton Dum Briyani from Al Ameen! It was AMAZING and yup I asked for a takeaway! Didn't wanted to look like a complete pig at the place itself! Trust me, I can get ULTRA unglam when it comes to food.
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Breather (In & Out)
As my 4 UTs are done, I can finally get a huge weight off my shoulders. Here are some random photos that are basically what has been happening and what are my thoughts and feelings on certain things.
I have gone into a lot of thinking lately and had sleepless nights, crying about the past, thinking about the present, worrying about the future. Well, lemme start..
Have been craving Redondo but have yet to get it. The 3 flavors that I really want would have to be Cookies & Cream, Vanilla & Strawberries. I know guys.. I have been talking about eating healthy and working out and all. Well, I did say baby steps and I didn't say that I would sacrifice the good food. I have a sweet tooth for heaven's sake!
Uniforms..whenever I see this, I have always questioned and wished for the uniforms in Singapore to have been like this when I was in Secondary School. I gladly would have took way much more effort to look good and also if polytechnics do imply this, I actually wouldn't have any problem with it. Hahaha
Think about it, I try to look my best and also not to repeat my outfits for the semester. 1 Sem = 15 weeks. 15 weeks are made up of 5 school days. The total number of outfits that I gotta wear would be 15 x 5 = 75. If I include UT3 which would be for a week (after school ends which is technically Week 16) it would be 80 clothes! So far, I am at week 7. These have been my outfits so far.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
P.S: The outfit worn in the 4th and 5th picture is different. On Thursday, it was a 3/4 sleeved black and beige top while on Friday it was a navy blue and beige singlet with a gray cardigan.
The reason why Thursday was labelled cramps was because..well here's the story.
It was the time of the month again and I was craving for the Spicy Caribbean Chicken meal from Long John Silver's (my favorite dish from there). Lesson ended early that day and I had time to spare before F&B UT. I went to CWP and had the oh-so-delicious tasting meal with Sjora of course. After that, I watched the The Perks of Being A Wallflower and I must say it was a good movie.
Then the problem started, I began cold sweating and got really giddy and nauseous. I had to go to the bathroom. After much stumbling, I made it. I was practically crawling around the washroom and it was labelled cramps as I had to escorted out of CWP on a wheelchair! One of the MOST embarrassing moments in my life! A girl like me who loves to shop, who loves malls had to be wheeled out. That's a big NO-NO! I thank the guard and 2 angels! Thanks Sak and Asswipe (even though you were laughing your butt off)
To make that day worse, F&B UT was pretty tough but I did all that I could and can just wait for the results. *Fingers Kept Crossed*
Yesterday, I went to a friend's 18th birthday party and it was simply, fun and amazing. Got a messy high bun with my rose head crown.. *sobs*
I still hope I'll look good in them once my hair is short.. :'(
Hana Feat. Cammy
After the party as I was walking back home, I was reflecting a lot about friendship.
Lately, I have felt so lost, so lonely, so alone. It was the thought of losing my best friend. The one person I treasured a lot, held a lot of value and a high place in my life and my heart. The person whom I would go to when I had a problem and the person whom I would drop everything for if she had one.
She has made her decision, and I am happy for her. Her happiness is my happiness whether it involves me or not and in this case, it does not.
A great friend once told me that it's better to just think of it as a memorable dream you woke up from then to cry about the past. I couldn't agree with him more.
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.
I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together.
I guess the only problem is that I have been fighting for too long and trying too hard and this time I am leaving it in her hands. Whatever the decision, I'll respect it. I will always cherish the moments we had together and moreover I regarded you as a sister. To be honest, I would want to make more and more happy memories with you but if that isn't what you want, why force it?
I regret a little not making close enough friends in poly to have a clique. I am thankful to have friends who have been there for me through thick and thin like Nuriah. She is someone who I wish I can get closer to.
I do hope to make friends. It isn't that hard but to be in a clique, now that's tough. Well, I am not even looking for lifelong cliques now as that'll be too much to ask for but at least for the time being.
Well, there's still a while more in RP. Let's hope next semester is a better one for me.
For the friends, especially the closest of all closer ones.. I really want to thank y'all from the bottom of my little heart. If people claim angels don't exist, I beg to differ as all of y'all have been such angels to me and I love y'all to bits. Each and every one of y'all. I cannot thank you guys with words but can be a little selfish prick and ask for one more thing. Regardless of distance, school, countries, and all that, I do hope our friendship do last for a lifetime and not just end after everything.
When I see y'all, I want to smile, run over and hug y'all soo tight and camwhore and do the silliest of things together regardless of age. My kids shall be calling y'all Aunts & Uncles because I want to teach them that there are such things as angels and they are in the form of good people. In my case, the amazing friends that I have.
Dear Best Friend,
if you are reading this. I hope you are happy with your life now. I wish nothing but the best of you. Whatever you consider me as, I'll accept it. But, if you ever need anything, any form of help, you know my number, I am just a call away. I hope things go back to being the way it used to be. That would call for a miracle but even if they do not go back the way, I am still here and will always be here for you.
To the angel who had listened to me rant, texted me late at night when I was a crying wreck, who has supported me and gave me advice, who has been there for me regardless of your own things that are happening.. I could not have asked for a better friend.. a better best friend..You are a complete asshole for all the insults but you were that guy who has made me smile on my worst days by wiping my tears with your comforting words. I've always wanted a guy best friend and God has blessed me with an angel instead. A douchebag angel! HAHA
Well, this is a place I value a lot and let my emotions and thoughts just flow here. Sorry for being rather emotional and long winded.
Here are some pictures on friendship quotes...
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#100HappyDays
I do not want to end this post on a rather sad note. This ain't The Fault In Our Stars! I still want to watch it though. So, I decided to end this post, with this challenge that I am taking part in and I urge all of you to participate in this too.
It is funny how we are so busy nowadays and we rarely have time to be happy. I want to take part in this to be a little more appreciative to the little things. Also, I want to discover in this mini conquest on the things and people that makes me happy.
I started mine yesterday with a blurry image (SORRY!! hehe) that was during the party that got me reflecting about friends and also will be doing so for a 100 days!
Do you guys know 71% of the people who did this challenge failed because of no time or some other excuse. Are you seriously saying you can't even spend like 2 minutes on your own happiness?!
All we gotta do is to take a picture and perhaps add a caption with the hashtag #100happydays. Well, I'm up for it. Be it seeing a little kid playing with bubbles in a playground, going on a shopping spree, having your favorite bar of chocolate, meeting and spending time with your loved ones..whatever that makes you happy?
Well, if you feel that you want to go on this journey, that click on the link below and sign up!
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Thanks for reading
xoxo
Farhana Mazlan
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