I am truly lucky. Everything I've ever wanted, I've received and achieved. (Sorry massive corny and cheesy post alert!!!)

I love moments like this. Where I sit back and reflect on my life (a.k.a. stop to smell le roses) - realising how far I've come. Taking note of all the kind people I've met who have helped me accomplish so much! The amazing people I've got to know who nurtured my mind and boosted my experiences.

I never imagined myself trekking through gushing rivers and hiking the French Alps!

Thinking about my experiences, it makes me wonder... WHY did I not feel any of this in my first two years of uni? What did I do differently this year? Have I changed? Did I suddenly "wake up" realising that there is so much more to life and only started chasing more meaningful things this year?

FYI, I don't run. So my first ever 5KM run was pretty damn fun since I'm basically covered in neon stuff.

There are some people I wish I spent more time with or met earlier on in my education... Nevertheless, we had an amazing time together!!!

Moguai!!!!

And oh my god the Cat Cafe!!!!! (I was never really a huge fan of cats, I'm more a dog person until I went to the cat cafe!) You just want to rub every one of their bellies. SO MUCH CHUBS.

This picture is so cute. I can't even.

There are also people you meet whom you get along instantly and become like major BFFs for the love of EDM - like where have you guys been all my life!!!

Electric Daisy Carnival UK 2014. NEXT STOP CREAMFIELDS BABY YEAHHH.

EDC was my first ever music festival. It was at least 14 hours long and I swear I thought I would end up breaking down halfway and crying, begging for someone to take me home. But I sure went hard and didn't go home (lol! Inappropriate bahahaha!). To be perfectly honest,  if I were invited to EDC say last year or two years ago, I would've probably said no...

Reflecting on all that has happened, I really like who I've become. Humbled by experiences, moulded by inspiration to constantly improve and always thankful for even the littlest of things. If there is an opportunity for me to improve myself, I would not hesitate to take it on. Not anymore!


I don't even know where to start my list of all the great people to be thankful for.

My amazing referees whom I have no clue how they patiently filled out my million and one applications (not forgetting with kind words too!).

I especially love people whom just want to help and are so generous with their knowledge. It is literally so so life-changing! My summer placement involves me running to and fro between two universities; Imperial College and King's College. Both of which are willing to provide me with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare me for my career in Stem Cell research.

I want to help out so much, to give back for what they're giving me. I want to contribute and maybe increase efficiency in the labs - just do enough to make an impact to repay for the skills I'm being taught. All this generosity really inspires me to want to spread the knowledge and kindness. My PI literally told me that whenever I am available, just drop by to learn a set of skills which she believes will be very useful to my future in research. I just want to hug her!

Not forgetting my awesome friends!!! Who taught me so much just by talking and helping me to understand all the different cultures and see the world from different perspectives. Understanding that different people have different stands on certain things which I find truly admirable. Been so supportive and encouraging through all my efforts, plus checking up on my progress every once in a while. My friends are like my family in the UK. You know you can always count on them. Whaaaaaat more could I possibly ask for???????

Also, mummy and daddy who trusts me enough to know that no matter how much I party, that I've still got my life very much in perspective. ;) lol jokes, mum. Everyone knows I have no life.


I did not get everything I aimed for - you get some you lose some, but beggars can't be choosers and I did end up somewhere among the stars either way. :)

An ampersand (or epershand) is a logogram "&" representing the conjunction word "and".

23rd May, 2014 Friday afternoon. I got this tattooed on my right forearm at Souls Rise in Soho, London. I've been wanting to get an ampersand for a while now. Yeah, sure it looks "cute" or "pretty" as some people have already told me, but I'd never get a tattoo unless it has a weighted meaning behind it.

An ampersand represents a broken infinity - Nothing truly lasts forever. Impermanence. So, I've been told it's a really "dark and twisty" way to see life. To be fair, it's really quite the contrary. I got the ampersand to remind me to appreciate all that I have, to live my life while I can, to see the beauty and good in every situation.

The ampersand is also commonly known as a logo for the word, "and". I love this & that. It shows continuity - I am not finished. It's not over, and that there is always something more to come. To every ending, there is a new beginning. 

I love how such a simple logo has the power to combine. PB & J. Peter & Jane. Easily reminding me to build relationships - communicate. I think it's too easy to just be comfortable with your own silence, to be alone doing whatever you want without a care in the world. Sure, we all have those moments where we need our "alone time" but with the usage of technology these days, it has become a convenience to slip into the virtual world and forget the ones around you. I don't want to be that. I refuse to succumb as one of those people who uses their phones while their out for a meal with company. I think it's rude and it defeats the purpose of seeing someone.

I'd say that I got this tattooed on me to celebrate a milestone in my life. I think that my third and last academic year of my bachelor's degree has profoundly changed my viewpoint on life. The people I've met, the experiences I've gained, the senses I've felt, the times I've pushed myself beyond my comfort zone - I am so thankful and appreciative for every single moment. I wish there was a way for me to share the values I've learnt with the world.

I am so proud to say that I have found my niche. I know what I want to do in life and I am so determined to pursue it. It's strangely clear that I am able to visualise where I will be 10 years down the road. I know that it's common for people my age to not know what they want to do in life - study, get a job, earn money - that's the usual protocol. I can't say that I wasn't brought up with the same mindset. But with all that has happened this year, I want to chase something I am passionate about and to live simply without the materialistic mindset. (I know how farfetched this sounds considering I am someone who loves shopping and has obviously great taste in clothes. loljk! -.-) 

It is a struggle not to want things. Pretty things. Temptation EVERYWHERE! But hey, mind over matter right? Literally, I am choosing my mind over matter. I'm learning to save for my future to further my education because I know exactly where I want to go and what I want to do. Also, I guess part of growing up is being worried and a whole lot more concerned about your parents. When will I stop being a financial burden to them? When will it be my turn to give in return for everything that they've done for me? Yeah, I have this thing called guilt - it's really annoying. Mum and dad, you should be proud.

I want to help people and the best thing is, I know how I'm going to do it. It will be a tremendously slow and strenuous process (all part and parcel of being a scientist) but I will achieve it someday. When it happens, I will remain humble and thankful for I know my success will speak on its own accord when I help to revolutionise the world.

I hope you enjoyed my random rumble.



P.S. Mum, don't flip out over the tattoo. I swear my life is still very much in perspective and I am working very hard to make sure of it!!!