Six hours to my Birthday!

November 2014

This was basically a screenshot of my instagram page, with a little cropping and photoshopping to put the photos in place. This depicts the few interesting things that happened over the month of November. November flew by really fast because there were assignment deadlines and such. Yesterday was officially the last day of school! Next week would be the start of finals week. After that, it would be the winter holidays!

In less than half a day would be my birthday and I'll officially be 23 years old. Last few months was a huge transition for me to actually try to look my age for once. I cut my hair short, grew out my fringe, did a little wardrobe change, and try to indulge in my hobbies. This change was a huge turning point for me. I guess this is why I'm much happier to turn 23 this year. I'm happy with the efforts I'm making to change how I want my life to be. Growing older isn't what anyone would look forward to but I think it's for the best.

Birthday cakes for SaShiMi Toch

I had my early birthday celebration with the other November and December babies done by my favourite people in International Club! It was lovely and I didn't know they were planning all of that. I used to be the few people who helped to plan the surprise for the other members! lol. I like how the names were cut short to fit in the messages, and the awesome sparklers. I'm a sucker for sparklers. The cakes were delicious, and the messages in the bottles were really sweet. I love you guys! I'm so glad to be part of the International Club!

I even got a chance to meet up with Kai and friends. Kai paid for my dinner at Ichiran. It was awesome. The fact that we got to meet up in Japan was awesome. I wanted to spend more time with them if I could but its the exam period so I've decided to not attend any celebrations of sort. Including the few 'Thanksgiving' parties I've been invited to. I'm sorry I'm a party pooper. I'm not a 'partying' sort of person, and my future to transfer to the UK is basically is dependent on my decisions made this year so I want to make the best out of what I have even if sacrifices are needed. I love you guys!

I'm planning loads of fun activities to do for myself this winter holidays. Mostly travelling and documenting my adventures. I hope I'll stick to my plans on documenting them down. Even if I don't write anything, I'm planning to get them in photos (or videos) by printing them and getting them in hard-copies. I know one of it is coming up real soon after I finish editing all the photos; I'm halfway done with them.

I'm also almost done with my final year project for web design class. I'm doing my own website but I don't really have much achievements in my professional life to put on it so I think it's going to look pretty noobie. lol. But what the heck, I'm going to try to make it look as professional as I can. lol.

I'm actually have mixed feelings that the semester is coming to an end. This year is coming to an end! I'm going to be a second year college student next semester! Everything is going by so fast and I simply can't believe it! I'm actually going to miss all the classes I'm having this semester. it was a tough semester but I definitely enjoyed the challenges. I learnt so many things this semester. Everyday is a learning journey! Knowledge is power! I'm so sad I won't be taking any more philosophy modules or COM modules next semester. I'm going to focus on my social sciences instead. The problem of having too many interests in almost everything, except in business and math. lol.


And, happy birthday to Sandy and William. Both on the 28th of November.
And, an early happy birthday to myself for tomorrow will be my birthday.
We're all born on the same year too. What are the odds of that?!


xoxo,
C.

If anyone wants a HD view of those photos, go to my instagram page or my tumblr because I keep most of my photos stored there because there isn't a problem with memory storage!

10 more days!

Olympus OM-D EM-10
Omd-chan. :)

I've finally bought the camera that I've been (sort of) DYING to get. No actually, I just want a new camera. And, the best time to get it is this lovely festive season? I've decided to get this for myself as a birthday and christmas present! I love how small and light it is. I'm glad I listened to Will's recommendation. Because I got this camera, I currently have three different lenses! Ooooh yeahhh...! 

Since I think, for an amateur, I've taken some pretty good photos. So, I'm planning to compile them and print them into a mini photobook for keepsake. I was inspired by my friend, Michael K., from college, to get it printed out. I had to put his initials because there is quite a few other Michaels in school.

This winter break is going to be exciting! I can't wait to watch more animes from this season, and catch up on a few other dramas I've started since the beginning of this semester. And, of course, my virgin trip to Osaka!! Here I come USJ!

Leave it to EMS to be so efficient. Perhaps a little too efficient. I'm not complaining though. lol.

xx.

22 days to go...

instagram @ kisaxdots

I haven't been writing because I've been rushing all my assignments.  A screenshot of my instagram on my iphone with the recent things that I've been doing - Halloween Party, New hairstyle, and a photo of me procrastinating.

I love my new hairstyle now because I think it suits my personality, as compared to my previous hairstyle. In fact, i do cringe a little when I look at my previous photos of myself. I can't believe I managed to have that hairstyle for so long! I'm happy for this change and I'm keeping it. Even Emily agrees that this hairstyle suits my personality. ;P

Arts Day + Halloween event for college is over and done with, I'm pretty much done with club activities. I'm going to concentrate on my research papers, web design projects and finals until the end of the semester. This week was a tough one. This month is going to be a tough one.

Like every other year, I look forward to Christmas. This year, I'm planning on a trip to Osaka this coming Christmas. I'm looking forward to that because it would be my first trip outside of Tokyo with my friends from college!

I've decided. I'm going to invest in a new camera this year. I'll get the new macbook air next year after graduation. :)

I'm sleepy so I'm going to take a nap. x

29 days to go...

Halloween is over, and exactly 29 days from today will be my birthday. Since my birthday is coming soon, I'm going to put up a wishlist. This was made after carefully considerations. I'm not expecting anyone to get it for me (maybe with the exceptions of my family *hint*hint*). This list is like a letter to myself, so that I can get one of those in the list (Preferably, either of the first two), for myself.

These are the few items I've been wanting for a long while now. Since I don't have the christmas present exchange custom, this wish-list only comes once a year. In fact, this is the first time I'm making it, ever.

• MacBook Air/Pro
• New camera. Preferably something similar to the one I'm using now. (Olympus Pen e-1)
• A vintage-looking bookshelf
• A new awesome looking black wallet
• A new awesome looking black luggage

I'm going to get back to my readings for my assignments. I can't wait for Monday because I made an appointment with the salon. I'm trimming it shorter. I'm actually not missing my long hair at all. My fringe is growing out pretty well too. :)

I'll post up photos from Halloween once I find the time. Assignment deadline in about 2 weeks time. I don't have time to procrastinate! x

PS: Arts Day + Halloween Party was awesome. Everyone looked awesome in their Halloween costume!