Beautiful mothers and wives


After the gathering I went over to Vanessa's house to do some work together since we both had a lot of home work to rush through. Life of JC student. During that time I was feeling fat and unfit because I was struggling with pe. I mean, my first 2.4 timing of the year was 15.50 something I think! It's so horrifyingly slow. So I was determined to pull up that scrawny number and of course to get back in shape. 

Initially we wanted to run in the evening but then there was such a huge sudden downpour! I saw those tiny people (from vanessa's room) scrambling for shelter hahaha abit mean to laugh but it's too hilarious. Schadenfreude: Take pleasure from other's misfortunes. Fortunately the rain stopped and we ran to run later in the night. I didn't bring any running attire to her house so she lent me everything, from shirt, shorts, socks, shoes to even the hairband LOL. So glad to have such a friend in my life who doesn't care that I sweat in her clothes haha. Obviously I will get it washed before returning so please don't accuse me of being unhygienic. And auntie siewkee is too nice and caring, offer me ice cream, offer me dinner, like my second mum. So thankful that I have them in my life :)

We went all the way to ITE college west because they have a running track there which is relatively new compared to the one at cck stadium. The flood lights weren't switched on so it was dark. But I like it like that. It's good that nobody can see me run and sweat like a pig and pant like a dog. It's better this way to be "concealed". The best thing was that it was cooling as though we were possibly surrounded by trees. I ran 11 rounds that night wooaahhhh. Shocked at myself. 

We made plans to run every week after that but ever since that week we've both been either busy/unfit for physical exercise. Hopefully this week will work out!




Here's my family lou-hei-ing! wish success and good health and good wishes etc etc etc for everyone :D

p.s. you got to watch "you who came from the stars" if you haven't! Kim Soo Hyun <3 <3

xoxo,
Gracia

Didn't know how dire the situation is currently, shall pray for the best.

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It's scary when you get old, because you're even closer to biological failure. 
It's not death that's scary, it's growing old, aging, and losing all your basic functions, not being able to move or even breathe.
That's scary. 
Having your life supported by the machine.
That's scary.
To witness yourself failing and returning to being like a child, except that this time round, you have all the awareness all the knowledge to know that you will eventually succumb to god's will, and leave this world.
It's the fact that you have to rely on others, the guilt in having to burden others that makes you hate this situation even more.

It's the fact that you are losing everything you've earned and gained, your fitness, your capabilities, you're not that mighty strong sailor. No more. 

You're the old man you are, to others.
But to me, you will always be that mighty strong sailor. One who has braved the stormy seas.
You're the old lady you are, to others.
But to me, you will always be that loving hardworking mother. One who has tried her very best to provide a warm home for her children.

I can't bear to see you so frail and weak. To see you losing yourself slowly, little by little.
My heart aches for you, I'm sorry.


- Gracia

The best thing that happened to our cca is that we finally got a space of our own, and our newly set-up studio! Extremely appreciate Mr Wong's efforts in our cca, thanks to him we have a lot of new initiatives up and running/upcoming. There's really no better teacher than him, one who would go out of his way to help us! 

While we have our studio set up, the downside is that we aren't able to take and print photos for the school, during events and such, as many schools do. We are not able to do a photobooth setup and print photos for students because a) we don't have the funds to do so b) the school doesn't provide any funds to do so c) the school is against any student programs with regards to money-making/fund-raising
So if we were to accept money from the students for printing services alone, it would not be allowed. Hopefully, the school will be more open to this and we can open up our studio services during special events. 

Anyway...

The theme was "Picnic"! Actually, I've been wanting to do a picnic themed-photoshoot since a while ago, around last year when we were planning our studio trip program which was cancelled...hmmm.... Everyone else was fine with the idea and I have to specially thank the girls especially eelynn, soekhui and weixian for helping out with the props!







I brought homemade macarons which were left in my fridge for so long because I forgot about them lol. Homemade leh! Not bad right? Shall post about baking macarons soon!


Tips for a "picnic themed" photoshoot:
1. Au Naturel
Go for the natural look for the attire, wear something fun and casual. If opting for dresses/skirts, go for those that are lightweight and bright in colour. 

2. Props bring out the story
For this shoot, I think our props are pretty decent! The most important ones would be flowers(flower crown/band), hats/caps and food! For our food, we placed them on delicate beautiful tea-ware, those with floral details would work really well! We also had wine(actually ribena haha) and books, and sunglasses to bring out the care-free feel.

3. Research on poses on the internet
Do some research of how others pose during outdoor shoots. Experiment with different perspectives, interact with the props, interact with each other.

4. Let loose and have fun!
Ultimately you gotta have fun to look like you're having fun in the photos!


For more photos, or for more of such photos, you can always head on over to our club's official facebook page! 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.669192153144900.1073741907.153490738048380&type=1

xoxo,
Gracia

These few days (actually mon and tues only hurhur) have been great! Feeling so accomplished due to all the little little things that happened.
Here's the noticeboard design that is meant to be cheerful to bring joy in our life hahaha
The moment you look at all the qtpie baby photos you just wanna smile right? Not being pedo of course but everyone's so adorable when they were young!

12.34 am. one. two. three. four. 

I didn't have much to do during 初三 so I spend the day trying my very (maybe not) best to finish the huge pile of homework we were assigned. Was it a form of blessing from the teachers? I would rather think, not. Clearly, it seems that what the teachers view as:
cny=more time for homework=give more homework, 
in reality is: 
cny=time for visiting and socialising=awkward to do your homework=no opportunities to do work

Lunch/Dinner was spent at Ms Ng's house with the piano gang. It's Lunch/Dinner because we gather for lunch but end up spending the whole day/night there. Mainly because we ate enough food during lunch to not eat for dinner hahaha.


Matilda who is back in Singapore after a long exciting exchange overseas. She's always travelling during the weekends when there's no school so I can't really tell where she's been because she's everywhere lol.



QTPIE playing ipad. Forever on the ipad.



I told her to open her eyes bigger and she gave me this HAHA too big liao luh your eyes are gonna pop! Hope that things would be better in school for her...



HAHAHAHA TOO FUNNEEEHHHH bunch of couch potatoes on the couch
If I wasn't behind the camera I would be there too, trust me. Being lazy is inborn in me.


So sorry guys the focus was on the cushion, I didn't realise! But anyway, they still look so cute and sweet even though it's blurry *trying to save the shot*



Skyping with Bryan who is on exchange in America. He has exams the next day and is on skype at probably near midnight in America, smart people indeed, don't need rest but still can score for tests. 



Some alcohol (they call it jagerbomb or something what I don't know don't ask me, I know nuts about alcohol) that Wayne brought from Germany, which tasted of herbs, quite interesting. I realised we have so many people going on exchange recently. Good for me because I get to try all these cool foreign stuff and get to hear all the exciting stories abroad! Makes me wanna go so badly.

We talked and we talked and we talked the whole day/night about everything under the sun/moon. Had good food (steamboat!) prepared by Ms Ng <3 <3 That was my first and only steamboat of the year because mum didn't do steamboat this year :(  Because I was so disappointed she said we would do it another weekend when my aunt comes over, but well, it never happened.
Played silly card games with the punishment of eating the leftovers because there was so much fun left. Lucky I wasn't as unlucky as Serena who had to eat for every round. Although I can eat a lot, my stomach still need space for tiramisu hahaha. Oops realised I didn't take any shots of the food because I'm such a glutton-food before anything and everything!

Peeked a little into our future-had tarot card readings, asked about everything, school, cca, grades, relationships etc. I know people say 算命 cannot anyhow 算 because it could change your entire fate and future so of course I didn't ask specific questions like "will I get As for As". Just ask for fun and get a little bit of advice, nothing too serious. According to the readings, there will be a smart guy who will appear in my life this year and I will admire that person but doesn't necessarily mean that we would end up together. HAHAHA quite funny luh to think of such things that could possibly happen, and that's the fun of it!

We also talked about our lives (duh) and the things we are going through now. Basically for most of us, we are at, I call it, "almost-quarter-life-crisis", as we are at a point of our lives where we aren't sure of our direction, our calling. What should I major in, what career should I go for, what uni should I go too, etc. etc. I hope we all find the answers to those questions in time to come. And ultimately that these answers would lead to good outcomes in the future.

Can't wait for the next gathering, craving for the tiramisu! It's that good. Btw, tiramisu is made from cheese, didn't knew, sua-ku but whatever.

Worried for monday's test
Gracia

Isn't it ironic how the person who lives the nearest to the gathering point, turns up being late, without fail? hahaha no logic behind that statement but it's such a common phenomenon. Siewyeng lives just next block but she was late too lol




Reliving our childhood memories playing the XBOX and getting all hyped up over the game.



With a splash of sunlight streaked across her face




Discussing games tactics and strategies to win! We played this fighting game which I obviously was lousy at because I couldn't see where I (the game character) was going and kept falling into poison pool/getting whacked by the others/getting spiked and losing lives. Gave up after awhile... 

I prefer playing those pure one-on-one fighting or those mission games e.g. street fighters or metal slug! awww miss those days when I would play it at home with my bro and cousins





Bring it on!




HAHAHA we were all laughing at our own silly mistakes during the games



Our master 师傅 aka Mag's younger brother who if his gameplay had a grade, he would score A*****. He even dug out this game manual (武林秘方?? Idk what it's called) with all the combo moves for us to try hahaha too cute!

Me, Mag, Rach, Jenny, Siewyeng

The funny thing about this photo was that we were standing in the correct order: tall to taller and back to tall. hehe love this photo <3

p.s. mag's father is such a joker! He was cracking all these lame jokes here and there. Even commented by saying I must be good at taking selfies cos I'm pres of photog club LOL 

Cny was the perfect opportunity to wear this bright yellow dress! I bought this dress awhile ago but couldn't find the right occasion to wear it because it's quite bright, unlike what I usually wear (I love wearing whites btw), kind of attracts attention which I'm not that fond of.





Stupid me forgot that this pair of heels will give me blisters as it's quite new, and didn't put on plasters when I left the house. In the end, I really had awful awful blisters and couldn't walk properly cos the blisters broke. Damn. Took out my shoes to walk from here on cos it hurts like a bitch.