For those who wonder where 'Baby Low' came from, I wasn't given a name the first few days when I was born, thus on my immunisation records, I was registered as 'Baby Low' . Well, actually I don't have much to talk about, but feel obliged to post an entry on this special day, because.... it is a special day!
Going into my second decade in this world; so many things happened in the last 1 year - didn't realise my dream of studying in the US will be realised so soon, nor did I expect myself finding such close friends in Warwick and in the US, and of course to know that no matter what happens, I can definitely rely on my friends who are always there for me back in Singapore. Not forgetting to mention the fact that my parents and I have built a strong rapport such that the frequency of getting nagged at home is much less than the frequency of having meaningful conversations about the future and the past. Most importantly, in the past one year, I can really see the gradual shaping in my character, knowing my flaws and capitalising on my strengths, in turn, seeing a more confident Xiuli. Note: The confidence does not come from knowing how good you are, but more of realistically seeing where you stand.
One more thing to note, is that how much I'm blessed to be born in Singapore, to have my parents as my parents, which eventually leading me to have my friends as my friends - you all are the people who have given me strength to venture further, because I'm not afraid of losing you, because I know you'll always be there for me, and because of this love towards all my friends and family, I want to pursue what's out there, so that I can give back.
On the other hand, some things didn't change too, a very obvious one would be my figure/weight, hee hee... And to Siewlian: our promise of getting *ahem* at 15 years old has apparently extended itself into another year, making it an overdue 5 year promise... Oh well, we'll just see who'll be the first to realise it ya?
Of course, there are still on-going challenges: surface ones like managing the workload, making plans for my holiday travel and competing for internships; cognitive ones like seeking my own identity, proving myself and basically finding inner peace.
Every year seems like an episode of a tv-drama, sometimes it ends in suspension, sometimes it ends at a sad tone, sometimes it ends at a climax. Nonetheless, the next episode will continue playing, whether you like it or not, and it's up to you to make it an enjoyable or a monotonous one. Easier said than done, of course. Once again, I want to thank everyone who's reading the blog for the care and concern you've showered on me. Hopefully ten years down the road or something, I'll be able to read this blog and smile or even able to laugh at myself. =)
Almost Over You - Sheena Easton
I saw an old friend of our's today
She asked about you, i didn't quite know what to say
Heard you've been making the rounds 'round here
while I've been trying to make tears disappear
Now I'm almost over you
I've almost shook these blues
So when you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you...
You're such a sly one with a cold cold heart
Maybe leaving came easy, but it tore me apart
Time heals all wounds they say and I should know
Coz it seems like forever, but I'm letting you go
Now I'm almost over you
I've almost shook these blues
So when you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you...
I can forgive you and soon I'll forget all my shattered dreams
Although you left me with nothing to show but all misery
Now I'm almost over you
I've almost shook these blues
So when you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you...
When you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you
Going into my second decade in this world; so many things happened in the last 1 year - didn't realise my dream of studying in the US will be realised so soon, nor did I expect myself finding such close friends in Warwick and in the US, and of course to know that no matter what happens, I can definitely rely on my friends who are always there for me back in Singapore. Not forgetting to mention the fact that my parents and I have built a strong rapport such that the frequency of getting nagged at home is much less than the frequency of having meaningful conversations about the future and the past. Most importantly, in the past one year, I can really see the gradual shaping in my character, knowing my flaws and capitalising on my strengths, in turn, seeing a more confident Xiuli. Note: The confidence does not come from knowing how good you are, but more of realistically seeing where you stand.
One more thing to note, is that how much I'm blessed to be born in Singapore, to have my parents as my parents, which eventually leading me to have my friends as my friends - you all are the people who have given me strength to venture further, because I'm not afraid of losing you, because I know you'll always be there for me, and because of this love towards all my friends and family, I want to pursue what's out there, so that I can give back.
On the other hand, some things didn't change too, a very obvious one would be my figure/weight, hee hee... And to Siewlian: our promise of getting *ahem* at 15 years old has apparently extended itself into another year, making it an overdue 5 year promise... Oh well, we'll just see who'll be the first to realise it ya?
Of course, there are still on-going challenges: surface ones like managing the workload, making plans for my holiday travel and competing for internships; cognitive ones like seeking my own identity, proving myself and basically finding inner peace.
Every year seems like an episode of a tv-drama, sometimes it ends in suspension, sometimes it ends at a sad tone, sometimes it ends at a climax. Nonetheless, the next episode will continue playing, whether you like it or not, and it's up to you to make it an enjoyable or a monotonous one. Easier said than done, of course. Once again, I want to thank everyone who's reading the blog for the care and concern you've showered on me. Hopefully ten years down the road or something, I'll be able to read this blog and smile or even able to laugh at myself. =)
Almost Over You - Sheena Easton
I saw an old friend of our's today
She asked about you, i didn't quite know what to say
Heard you've been making the rounds 'round here
while I've been trying to make tears disappear
Now I'm almost over you
I've almost shook these blues
So when you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you...
You're such a sly one with a cold cold heart
Maybe leaving came easy, but it tore me apart
Time heals all wounds they say and I should know
Coz it seems like forever, but I'm letting you go
Now I'm almost over you
I've almost shook these blues
So when you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you...
I can forgive you and soon I'll forget all my shattered dreams
Although you left me with nothing to show but all misery
Now I'm almost over you
I've almost shook these blues
So when you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you...
When you come back around
After painting the town
You'll see I'm almost over you
2 comments:
Baby Low!! This page hung on me after I sent in my comment so here I am trying again. Just wanna wish you Happy Birthday (you see I took out the digits this time) and to tell you how much I laughed when i recall this Baby Low incident. This will be one of the many things we remember and talk about ten years down the road. Have a great day k!
p/s I love this song too... very very much.
*Quackz*
Hai Xiuli... What a sad song.
YZ (I think I heard it before)
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