Sisters

I think I'm lucky to have this girl walking into my life. We were roommates, hostel mates, college friends and most importantly - SISTERS! I would never use BFF in my life anymore, because nothing would last forever. Instead, the word sister fits our relationship perfectly. ♡

 

We meet annually. It's hard to cater our time with both our studies and works, but if you're to make effort, you'll eventually meet. Maybe longer time is needed, but never mind.

It was 3 years ago since we lived together in the small room during my college era. I remembered when I went back to hostel, realised I've got new roommate but she's nowhere to be seen. I can see that she's definitely a k-pop fans. With k-pop idol calendar, idol poster... And I thought she's those neat and tidy person. But I was wrong.

Weeks after weeks, her things piled up like mountain, which make cleaning the room more difficult before she came. But thanks to her, I got to know friends living in the same level. And her friends from lowest floor always complaining we were making too much noise (p.s. we stayed the highest floor).

The first day she came, our room had got water leakage problem, she went to seek help from other roommates. So when we gathered for dinner the first time, other roommates brought out the topic 'how we first met her?', and we rolled with laughter. That memory seemed so faraway right now. Sigh. I missed those days, so carefree.

There must be frictions living together, because we were strangers at first. We have to do whatever to accommodate one another's need. Like cleaning, cooking, washing dishes... a little disputes strengthen our relationship. I'm glad we talked things out rather than keeping in the heart. Honesty is the best policy after all.

We might be meeting once in a year, maybe will be lesser in coming years due to our works, but text from each other once in awhile help to keep our relationship going. :D
I need to know if you're doing fine in your life. Haha. We became friends out of option, and you can walk away anytime you want. In my previous post, I have mentioned about the 'dislike' period, I'm so glad that you passed my 'dislike' period. HAHAHA!

p/s: I don't think our stories can fit in just a blog post anyway. Haha. 

Thank you for walking into my life, putting up with me for my bad temper, and hasn't walk away until now. I hope you stay till the last day of my life, sister. :)

Strawberries

I would like to clarify, that this post is dedicated to 2 gigantic strawberries my friend got from her client.

So we met up yesterday, our quarterly meet up. We'll meet up once in a 3 months time, without fail. Let it be scheduled or just coincidence.

We ended up dining in Sushi Zanmai, as it is the most affordable place and the food is quality assured. Haha. We spent time eating, chatting, laughing, non-stop taking photos... like nobody's business. Those waiters and waitresses must think that 3 lunatics, taking photos of the strawberries with different angles, or holding it to pose.

Below were our outcome of the day:

The main character of the day.

Wefie with 2 strawberry friends.

Of course we have to include the strawberries when we were wefie-ing.

Before we take a bite of the gigantic, juicy strawberries, 

the last photo we took, 

was in the lavatory.

p/s: Passersby staring at us wondering why we walked out from the washroom, eating strawberry. Can't stop laughing. Hahaha. Thanks for sharing one of the only two you have. The best strawberry I had eaten. ♡

Till We Meet Again

Ever since I joined this company, more than 5 colleagues I know had left. What is wrong with it?

Today, another colleague is leaving. Those that stay for quite sometime said this is normal, way too normal. I still can't use to this kind of farewell and leaving.

First, money spent. Regardless welcome or farewell, we'll have to spend, over meals, presents... I'm not saying I'm not willing to pay but is there any meaning by doing this? People came and left, like leaves fall during autumn and grow when it's spring again.

Second, hey, we have made some memories together. Working overtime, helping each other out, gathering... well, now we can say they were memories, but few years down the road? Would we ever remember each other? The memories we made? That we used to work together? I doubt that. Unless we keep in touch.

Third. Keep in touch. Yea, we can do it, at first. But after that? Things change and even people change too. I'm not even sure the keep in touch part. Maybe the contact gets MIA too, after a few months.

Not to say I'm being too negative on this, I'm just being realistic. This is life. And it's cruel. Everything needs to maintain, otherwise they withered away like flowers did.

#handmade card

Aeroplane charm - so that she can fly higher and reach the sky. :)

p/s: the assignment on 'what and where to eat for lunch' has became tougher as we are now shorthanded. We need more people to suggest what to eat for lunch. Sigh. I'll miss those time we emailed each other an hour before lunch, asking what and where to eat.

- 2014: Japan Trip Final Part -

As usual, I'll let the photos speak.

Toji Temple 東寺

We went to the flea market that held on every 21st of the month at Toji Temple.

Ceramics arts.

These were made of woods.

Colourful beads.

Vintage accessories.

These cats are adorable!

These were made from the seedpod of the lotus.

The dragonflies were meticulously crafted.

Train station.

The train was never late!

You may Google search for the flea markets available in Japan. 

Here's the website you may refer to: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/attractions/shopping/market/antique.html

Arashiyama 嵐山

The weather was so good! And this was my favourite place of all, with clear sky and greenery everywhere.

Croquette (コロッケ)

It was finger-licking good.

Gosh, I missed the taste of it.

My travel companions. :)

Candid shot.

We met a weird uncle here.

The weather is cooling despite the bright sun, but I'm the only one wearing shorts.

So that uncle kept nagging me for wearing shorts, bla bla bla...

The garden, simply magnificent. Though we need to pay entrance fee to get in.

Wasn't in a good mood. :(

Stairs that led to nowhere.

Takebayashi = bamboo forest.

We found this hidden spot at the top of the hill.

Kyoto Underground Mall

We were starving after spent 1 whole day in Arashiyama.

We ordered okonomiyaki & yakisoba.

Realised we were all small eater, or maybe the portion was big.

We went to buy postcards and wrote messages when we back to hostel. 

 The hostel that we stayed in. - Piece Hostel.

Cozy place!

Kiyomizudera 清水寺

I like this shot! :D

We didn't get to walk on the street that was nearby Kiyomizudera. There were throngs of tourists & students. It was such a good weather to have field trip!

Gion

 These things play music.

An old camera being made into a clock!

This girl, said she doesn't take tourist-kind of photo. =_=

 We were so lucky to get a glimpse of geisha!

Sulky face. 

Sensei's house @ Izumisano

Last breakfast before we left.

Prepared by sensei.

Home

The above were the things I bought from Japan. I like the watch, didn't do the currency translation when I purchased it. I only start calculated how much I had spent when I went back to hostel that night. The watch was expensive! But I guess it's okay, because it is one and only. :D

p/s: I missed Japan already. :(
Hope to be there again next year, 2016. I'll grant my own wish. :)