25

Turning 25 was great. I mean, the partying? The independence? Being where I wanna be? It was the best birthday ever. I celebrated, and it's not over! Someone commented that it's like Chinese New Year. I'll have you know it's bigger than Chinese New Year!

But there's really a kind of satisfaction, knowing that I'm where I want to be in many aspects of my life. I've got what I want, what I need. I'm surrounded by wonderful people. I like who I've become. I'm more confident, more comfortable with myself. I got a job. I'm not broke. I'm healthy. I work hard. I wish I had a bit more time, but I make the most of the time I've got. I still love music. I love dancing. It's nice to know that I didn't change dramatically, that I've grown up and my passions have grown up with me. They've refined and been redefined!

The weekend that just passed was really happening. One surprise birthday song, well-executed. To some, maybe it's just tradition. But now, I cherish the fact to be able to do it every year, even more so when it's just once! It's great to be surrounded by wonderful, good-looking people that I was so lucky to have the chance to know. Porcelain, by Moby. 2 nights of clubbing followed... the music, the lights. The music especially! The dancing! The alcohol! The rush! The high! Once! Twice! Three times! Then there was a cosy lunch with a colleague before a surprise end to my 25th, on the 3 Oct - Westlife in concert! The screams! The music! The dancing! My singing! Their singing!

So yes, it's nice to celebrate that I've found the things in life that made me happy.

We celebrate... just cos we can.

Show Me How You Wanderlust

Meiji's Birthday!

Grand Hyatt Encore

Wrapping Up

You made me happy.

Nice Gifts

I need a new camera. Gah.

Some Birthday Things

Becoming 24

Turning 24. And realising that you've got 24 hours in a day. Only 24 hours. And that life is fragile - time passes by so quickly. Every moment you spend doing nothing when you could've done something, every moment you could've spent sad when you could've been happy... those moments won't come back.

It's with this realisation that I've been trying to make the best of my time, especially since gaining independence from school. You get to choose how you portray yourself, what to make of your time, what to make of your company, where to spend your money, where your alliances lie, what you believe in, what your tastes are. The things that define you. I've been having a great time getting to know myself and growing. I guess I've also found out things that I don't like about myself but I try to change, take a step towards perfection, towards growth and towards maturity.

I've attended more gigs this year than the rest of my life combined, I've appreciated music and movies more than ever. I've spent a greater time dancing and drinking. I've also spent time laughing and teasing my family and friends, the people who validate my existence. I'm glad to grow one year older and become wiser, stronger and most importantly, funnier.

24 years behind me and my 25th year ahead. I want to be more in control of my emotions, but not turn emotionless. I want to smile more and appreciate others. I want the world to LOOK AT ME and think that I'm ALL ABOUT ME but secretly make it all about you.

I've done a good job so far, nothing much to complain about. Had some silly moments, small, regrettable things that I've done but on the whole... I'll just keep kicking ass in life!

So Love

"It don't mean a thing tonight!
If I had you."

Thanks for the awesome celebration. And the love.

Dad's 50th

Pamy's Party

Give it up for Best Dressed! Woooohooo!

This Is A V2 Post

This entry is released at such an awesome day because it's FINALLY your birthday today! So apt right!

Happy Birthday Ness!