#44 - NIGHT LIGHTS

Hello night owls. I went for a theatre show recently titled #UnicornMoment by Checkpoint Theatre starring Shu An. Now, I entered the room with low expectations not thinking that I'll come out with feeling the total opposite. Like what in the world did I just watch?? That was AMAZING! Let me elaborate.

First, I've never heard of Checkpoint Theatre. Second, I didn't think Shu An could act because I've only ever seen her on TV doing variety programs like Tried & Tested for example. Anyway, the lights dimmed and Shu An comes out re-enacting scenes or moments of her hosting gigs before getting her game face on and brings us on a journey of her story. Not only was the story humorous but it was real and relatable. I felt as if she was acting the story of my life, it was so SO similar. Getting angry at my parents at certain annoying things they do but only to love them even more because of it and laughing it off. Going to my Ahma's place only to speak to her for a while before getting distracted by technology only to realize that it was pointless to make a trip there if I am going to do the things I could've done at home. (In short, I didn't spend time with my Ahma.) The world telling you to be yourself, be yourself, JUST BE YOURSELF only to realize that 'myself' is defined by society. Putting my trust in others only to have trust thrusted back in your face. 

Personally, I found the set so simple but well-used. It was the set, a character, a stage and a screen. One thing I caught was how she opened one of the doors and it showed a warm orange light. Silence descended upon the audience and you can feel the mental gasps like 'wo...wo..woah.' LIKE THAT ALSO CAN. Shu An's acting was really on point. She made me laugh so hard and sometimes making it hard to hold back my tears. Is it okay if I say she is one person to look out for in the theatre scene? (I said it anyways. lol)

All in all, if this were to be ever shown again, I recommend y'all to go watch it. :)

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After the show, me and A went up to the roof terrace 'cos I've never been up there. Again, I was amazed by how beautiful this part of Singapore could be. I was smart enough to have brought my camera but not so in bringing an extra battery. pft. Anyhow, I still managed to capture something.

(photos on http://foxusphotos.tumblr.com)

We had a talk about life, work, people, dreams and relationships. I guess the skyline really does something to you. It just gives you the feels and makes it the perfect time to connect to someone on a deeper level.

Cheers, friend.

Here's wishing you night owls a restful holiday.

Thanks for reading and be blessed, x.

#girlfromipanema

Hey y'all! How are you holding up?

Me?

I'm okay. Busy. (it's becoming an excuse I use so often. but seriously, I am.) Well, sometimes we just gotta make time for the more important things in life given that education is so heavily emphasized upon here. 

I took some pictures during the time I was away. Been to the usual places like every weekend but not complaining, at least I GET to go out. Positive thinking people!

On Sunday, I gave Art Friend some love to get my scale ruler. By the way, I'll be selling my scale ruler away if I don't need it after my 15 weeks. So anyone who is interested, drop me an email! Okay so I was walking down the notebook aisle and chanced upon this exquisite leather-ish cover notebook. It was the prettiest and most classiest notebook I have ever seen. (so is the pricing mind you) I didn't get it anyway but it was pretty #justsaying (:

You might not know this about me but when I visit bookshops I'll somehow end up at the pen/marker section. It's funny how I go there and try out the pen for fun but I don't buy it. It's just satisfying to the soul. (ok not much but just a teeny bit, hehe) Anyway, this color 'Blue Violet' is exactly the one I would dye on my hair if I were to do it. It's like this dark purplish color but can easily pass off as black if under certain lighting! So so pwiddy...

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Ma home gurl @kerencia
If you followed my Instagram/ Twitter, you would've known that I went on a field trip around Sunny Singapore for the #dtaartstrail where we visited different sites that are a part of Singapore's arts and culture.

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P.S. The following pictures are a series of selfies. Don't scroll down if you don't wanna see them. :P

Dinner yesterday @ Cway Point for my brother's birthday! Fulfilled my sushi craving mmmm yummy

I went full blonde guys! HAHA

(no. I wouldn't dare do it! btw, I look so weird with blonde hair)

There were so many nice photographs on Instagram featuring the beautiful sunset so I had to join the bandwagon! However, pictures don't do it justice.

Oh, I just wanna thank Nuffnang for selecting me as one of the 20 bloggers to win the Iron Man 3 set! (which I tweeted a while back) However, it's a bummer I don't think I have time to collect them but it was such a pleasant surprise. (actually, I felt like I just won 4D and I literally jumped around the house. Sorry neighbours if you felt like there was construction work going on upstairs!)

Question of the Day/Night : How do you guys express your happiness?

Thanks for reading, x! :)