Random facts:
This year, I turned twenty, and I feel like so much more is expected of me.
I'm studying in Melbourne, living with someone who perfectly complements my weirdness.
I do my own groceries, laundry, cleaning, boil my own soup, watch my own diet, pay my own bills, keep my own curfew.
I was born on 23rd September 1991, at 11:54am.
On the day I was born, Chinese families celebrated the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival -i.e. lanterns and mooncakes.
That night, the moon was at its brightest.
And it was the autumn equinox, with more sun during the day.
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Year after year, I quietly prayed for Him to put people in my life whom I could love and who would love me back. I never really had a best friend, mentor, or accountability partner like many do. There were those who made me stronger through the different seasons of my life, and I appreciate that. He has taught me to first love as He loves, if I want others to love me - and I did. The result: priceless.
I'm blessed with an amazing bunch of girlfriends and bros who spur me on, cell members who are accepting and encourage excellence (we bring out the ego in each other, haha) and lastly, a family who supports me in real time.
This year, I had my first real surprise party, courtesy of Cheng Hong, YY, and everyone else who made the effort to come and wait an hour for my late arrival. Haha. The sequence of events is as follows:
"Let's go shopping and then for a nice dinner."
"Hey Chris, let's wear our new clothes!"
"Oh, do you mind if I stop by my friend's place first."
"Eh isn't this Jia Sheen's place? Maybe not."
"Wait, this is Jia Sheen's place." *looks suspiciously at YY as she puts on her classic haha-got-you grin
SURPRISE! YOU'RE LATE!
"Thanks guys, sorry I'm late!"
Veli epi!
And there were surprises at connect group and cell night too!
And from home :)
Click again for pictures!
Sho epi!
Sho nais, all de keks!
Now, here's 20
Only because I felt so so loved this year. And also, because I'm very thankful that there was no sabo-ing involved, thus I was not embarrassed in any way.
1. I am naturally shy. Really.
2. I can't speak Mandarin and I speak Cantonese like an angmohlang.
3. I don't like sour foods, but I have a sweet tooth.
4. Europe would be a good place for a honeymoon, probably Italy.
5. Seafood is yum!
6. Too bad I can't dance.
7. I have entomophobia.
8. Most of the time, my being late for something is caused by either waking up late or not knowing what to wear.
9. Unfortunately, I don't have the habit of replying texts or messages instantly.
10. My favourite colour is yellow and my favourite flower is the sunflower.
11. I want mustard yellow pants.
12. My favourite season of the year is autumn.
13. I miss being a Science student.
14. Apparently, I look funny when I eat ice cream.
15. I have a short attention span.
16. I wish I could sing better!
17. To some extent, I'm quite siu jie.
18. My first paycheck will go back to my parents after paying tithes.
19. I want to be there for my brother as he grows up.
20. I played Neopets until I was 17, and I recently thought about reviving my account. Haha.
So there you have it.
Thank you everyone who made my 20th birthday one of the most memorable! :)
Wonder what presents await me at home, haha.
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