Everyone grows each and every day. And before you knew it, we grew from a crawling baby to a stumbling toddler, a child running to his mum's embrace, walking, making friends with fellow schoolmates, and finally finishing our education and entering adulthood. Ah the bliss of having to live under one roof with our parents for years! And in a few more years to come, we would be moving out and start the whole family cycle again with someone else. In every person, growing up is full of memories, whether being painstakingly bitter, cherry-sweet goodness or just something nobody wants to remember, they are still memories one should cherish to be a better person in the future. So to countdown to the big 21, I decided to reminiscence back to the 20 things I did with my life so far before I hit the big number. All pictures are made into collage to save space! HAHA.
1. Puppy! OMG I couldn't stopped grinning while I typed this post. Its been a long time since I wanted a puppy. Last year, I almost gotten the Maltese from Amazing Pets and called it Munkey Superstar. However, it wasn't 'destined' to be mine, so a lady practically took it away from me while I was playing with it in the store :( How sad I was back then. That time, mum didn't allow me to rear one. I remembered asking Avery for permission whether I could keep it in his car temporarily until I managed to persuade my mum into keeping it. Haha funny idea but hey, I was totally in love with it ok? A year after that, a bundle of fur came and brighten up the entire family during the Christmas season. Hunter came into our lives, and most importantly, my life. He was the light bringer. LOL what a description. Anyways, he filled up an empty and solemn place in my heart. And I love him to bits! See how big and fat he is? :)
2. Health. Its been a tough 2010 when the entire family was down with sicknesses, illnesses, and bad luck. But we pulled through and hello 2011. We pray that the new year will be so much better. For the 2nd time in my life, I had a CAT scan. Went through an MRI scan but it was less scarier compared to CAT. Visiting the hospital so frequently till it became the most traveled location for our family in 2010. Had a phobia of injections but once you get it so often, its painless. I think my family spent at least 50k on checkups and medications for the entire year. Gosh that shucks! But anyways, whole family is in the pink now, and the storm has gently passed. Praise the Lord.
3. Engineering. Engineering is something I hardly dreamed to pursue. I always wanted to be a dentist, pulling out teeth using pliers! HAHAHAHA... But leaving no choice as I was banned from applying JPA scholarship, I had to settle with Engineering in Swinburne. And for once in my life, I'm glad I did the course. Especially in Swinburne. It brought great things to me, let me meet new people, and see life in a whole new perspective. Though there are tonnes of things which makes me dissatisfied with Swinburne, for example the parking spaces, the lousy management system and so on so forth, learning there has been a great experience. And speaking of the management! GRRRRR... lets not go into there shall we?
4. Shopping. Shopping is an addiction. And a very expensive hobby. Before I set foot into university, I couldn't care less what I was wearing, how disgusting I looked like, or how fat I was. But with the evolving stream of electronics and cyber system, shopping has made its way online a couple years ago. And when I was first introduced to it, I was so happy! Though I'd honestly say it got me vainer, more self conscious and yada yada, it definitely helps in boosting my self confidence. Besides that, shopping has been an outlet where I would go when I'm stressed out. Its a retail therapy that every other girls do when they're worn out, right? RIGHT??? Last year was the worst OMFG! My whole year of spending could actually dress a 24 door longhouse with 120 occupants for a week! ZzZz... THIS has got to stop when I hit the big 21. And the pics below is like only 1/5 of what I bought? GEE... :(
5. Australia. The first foreign country I set foot in was the Land Down Under. It was in 2004? Stayed there for months! Went around Brisbane and Sydney, seeing how the ang mohs live their lives. Totally an eye opener and an experience. Living in another country was a truly great experience. Not only the food differs, the culture and the lifestyle was a total hoo haa for me back then. It is nothing like what they portray in TVs. You have to be there to believe it. I gladly remembered the Nike I had, which I stepped on kangaroo's poop when being chased by a wild drake, and transported the poop all the way back to Kuching, and few days later got stolen by thieves. Damn my beloved shoes. What a great experience. :) I'd love to go back to Hyde Park, take a stroll under the falling leaves of autumn. Truly a great scene, right out from the movies! Ahhh... how I wish I could stay overseas again.... *Dreamy eyes*
6. Driving a Car. I know I know driving a car isn't a big deal, but hey... I have always been the youngest in class because I skipped a grade back in the days. So having to not being able to drive a car when all your peers do is something you long for. And when I finally gotten the chance to drive a car, I met with 3 self accidents in the first 6 months of obtaining my license. HAHA funny right? =.= Luckily nobody was hurt, nor the damage was bad. Self accident ma... I think I did knock a few other cars, but just minor scratches on my car, but bad for the others. ESPECIALLY PROTON WIRA! The body of the car is like Milo Tin, so fragile and easily dented. ZzZzzzzz...
7. Baking. I may not be an awesome cook, I am an awesome baker! :D Baking is another outlet for me to release my stress, besides being a hobby when I am utterly bored to the bones! Only 10% of my baking goes inedible, whereas the other 90% are totally mouth watering and sumptuous! I can bake from cheesecakes to tarts, biscuits to crisps, muffins to cupcakes... though i haven't tried bread making. But I'm definitely gonna pursue baking to a higher level in the future, maybe baking for sell? :) Who knows what lies ahead.
8. Fallen in and out of love. Yes, yours truly here has been in love for the very first time of her life. I can honestly say that my first ever true relationship where I had mutual feelings and love for was with Avery. He made me see the world in different colors. He brought music into my tone deaf world. He has something that nobody ever had before. And it was love. But all good things must come to an end. And yes, it was the best one year of my life. And I thank you for that, Avery. I'm not sorry that it is over, but for the way we let things end. Our love wasn't strong enough to pull us through the mishaps. And you definitely deserved someone way better than me. I'd just wish I never made you cry. I'm sorry for that. Its good to know that you are better off with somebody else right now. But I'll still honestly say, I'll always love you. I missed you.
9. Friends. Throughout all these years, I made lots of new friends and lost some. However, those that remains after all these while are those whose memories I'll always cherish. Hoping the friendship will last in years to come.
10. Prom. I've always had this fear of going to prom. Fear of looking horrible in my gown, fear of falling down and exposing the nude, fear of wardrobe malfunctions etc. People have a general perception that prom is supposed to be for those with partners, and I daresay it isn't. Its a night to have lots of fun. Avery once promised me he would take me to the prom, but instead he took Keryn. Its all good nonetheless. Went with a bunch of friends and managed to enjoy an hour of prom before having to go back feeling sick and collapsing before I knew it. Thank God nobody knew about it except close friends. Had to skip school for the next two weeks. Whoa that's one prom memory to be cherished. So far, I have been to 3 proms, 1 back in Form 5, another in First Year and the last in my 3rd year. I'm not entirely sure I'm going in my Final Year, but I'll try to go. Wanna look my best and enjoy before I'm leaving for the working life.
11. Fear. In my entire life, I never learned to swim due to the fear of drowning. Every time I set foot in the cold freezing waters of the swimming pool, I'll immediately froze up, numbness washing all that's inside of me. However, last year, I took up the challenge. It was after realizing that there is nothing else to lose anymore, what with the mishaps in the family, love, life. It came to a point that if drowning could lead to death, I won't have to suffer anymore. But having said that, I took the challenge and learned swimming from Jaron. And a month later, I could swim. Though I still had the phobia of treading into deep waters, I'll always stick to the 1.5m depth :)
12. Business. I know it's no common thing going on with normal teenagers out there, but I'm proud to say that at the age of 18, I started my own online business selling clothes. It grew slowly, merely from selling ready stock clothes, to practically anything right now. Bags, shoes, clothes, jewelries, etc... I'm hoping to register my business legally when I turn 21 this year, and by the time I'm out from university, I'm hoping I can open my own boutique as a side income mainly sprung out from mere interest and passion in fashion. Its never too late to realize your dreams!
13. Exotic foods. Duh, my life is all about eating... I've tried lots of unusual exotic foods that friends go ewww... or give me that disgusted sort of look. My motto when eating is, anything that is edible can be eaten, anything cooked la. Throughout my life, I've even tried to fry cowgrass and eat but eww, its so tough I could barely chew. Yucks yucks. I've eaten creepy crawlies, snakes, snails, wildlife meat, and anything imaginable. Try asking what I've eaten, you'd be surprised! :)
14. LEE CHONG WEI! I seriously don't know where I kept the photos, but I've met Lee Chong Wei and Wong Mew Choo in Kuching years back and I took photos with them! Even Datuk Misbun Sidek too. Speaking of famous people, badminton players are soooooo my idols! *hearts*
15. Injuries. I've broken my arm, broken my ankles, sprained my knee, pulled a hamstring, slit my wrist and lots of other injuries to a point I don't feel pain as much as before. Call me bionic woman yea!
16. Investment. Never say its too young to start, I already did. Making investments in life is important as it can ensure you a backup on rainy days. I've made the biggest investment in my entire life a week before I turn 21. Have you?
17. Stupidity. HAHA I know everyone has gone through this phase of life. There was a time when I was so inquisitive, I chewed on tissue paper to get a taste of it, pulled my hair out to count how many strains of hair I have on my head, bought 463 plush toys which now I'm wondering where the heck I'm gonna put them once I move out etc. I even tried my puppy's dog food and boy do they taste good! I even blew my entire month's worth of paycheck splurging on shoes and clothes and toys... stupid me?
18. The haunting. This is one memory which I would never ever ever want to rekindle. When I was having my National Service training back in the days, our whole cohort stayed in a haunted dormitory. Every night, we get disturbances from headless spirits and other sorts of supernatural nasties. I was soooo afraid that time I begged my parents to pull me out from the camp. And they did eventually when my roommate sleeping on my left was being possessed by one. OMG you can't imagine the trauma =.=
19. Stayed away from my parents. Yes I was homesick that time. Being away from my family for a whole freaking month due to National Service was a torment. Ever since I was young, I never stayed away from them. In a way, they didn't want me far from them if they can. But NS was an exception. It was compulsory. Partly a reason why I never made it overseas because of this attachment. I really do envy all those who came from afar to study in a foreign land, how I admire their steadfast courage and bravery to live all by themselves unprotected by their stronghold. Oh the jealousy!
20. My first kiss. Yeap. A memory not to be diminished. It was in the elevator of Swinburne carpark. Aww... No more details shucks!
And there you have it the 20 things I've done and accomplished before I turned 21. Turning 21 is just another step in life. What's change? Nothing much. BTW, THANKS DAD for the first ever original COACH bag :) *hugs*
I'm gonna splurge on something big soon. Wait for it yea!
xoxo
Amber
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