NDP 2011!

When was the last time you went the for the actual national day celebration?

The last time I went was in 1997. And it was only for the preview and not the actual celebration, but it was still great fun! I remember they catered KFC meals for everyone (coz it was a school trip), and the ndp pack was full of awesomeness. They would have those cute knick nacks inside and a lot of snacks and goodies. And the best part was carrying that bag around after that and showing off to everyone that I had gone for an actual ndp parade. (: LOL.

Subsequent years, I wasn't really interested to go for the celebration coz I had (supposedly) better things to do with my holiday. And then last year, some of the crossers decided to go Marina Bay area to have a picnic and wait for the fireworks. (: It was nice to sit there and everyone was waiting excitedly for the fireworks, but I didn't really like hearing all the songs and sounds from the floating platform and not knowing what was going on.

And then this year, mum called and asked us if we wanted to go for the NDP Parade at the floating platform just one day before National Day. Initially, Tricia wasn't very interested, but I thought why not? It's not like I had anything better to do. (: and so with the 4 tickets we had, I called Eric and Madan to join us. (:

It was SO HOT AND SO TROUBLESOME GETTING THERE. Tricia & Madan went in first with our tickets, and Eric & I just couldn't get in, or even get near!! We met at Promenade station and walked over only to be turned away coz we didn't have our tickets. Worse, Tricia & Madan were allll the way at the other end of the platform and we had to walk from Suntec and one big circle round Marina Sq to the McDonalds, where the other entrance was. The sun was so hot. X_X

We took like 45mins just walking from the station, before we finally sat down at our seats at the floating platform. >.<

The program started shortly after we reached, and to get into the spirit of things, we started pasting the tattoos on each others'cheeks. (: The parade was a little boring (and cheesy) at some parts, but it was still overall quite enjoyable. The red lions falling from the sky.. The showcase of all their machinery etc, esp where they dropped people out of the chinook into the Singapore River. I was surprised I liked this segment hahah coz I kept looking around, wanting to be the first one to spot thing coming! There were some perfomances etc after that where Tricia kept falling asleep and I was quite bored too, but it was wrapped up very prettily with a super long display of fireworks. There were so many! My camera batt died lol. I took like 217 photos la!! Many in multishot mode. heh heh.

Anw, pictures! (:

Mei & I..

bohliao. (:

us four..

Parade not started yet...

Tricia sticking on the tattoo for me.. then telling me it's too near the side of my face.. -.-"

Us again with our tattoos! (:

And the program started shortly after..
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 There was some singing and like some kallang waves..
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And then came the red lions. A tiny white speck in the sky..

They were still too far away and we couldnt see much looking up, so i took a pic of the screen lol. pretty cool huh.

so cute and TINY..

wheeeee~!

FOllowed by the Total defense segment.. The Boats..

Chinook & apache..

No idea what these are called..

Us again..

Followed by the parade..

The flagraising had me strangely patriotic..

I like this picture.. with the singapore skyline as the backdrop..

Us with the skyline as our backdrop. (:

The really loud planes..

Some funny bridge. I forgot its name. heh.

More perfomances.. This part was kindof boring. :x

I love these baos. SO CUTE! They would bounce up and down in the baskets!

the night skyline

Adjusted for less exposure..

Confetti!!!

And then the Fireworks!!!

So pretty... (:

Fireworks spam hahah

Us at the end of everything..

Mei & i..

We could go down and take pic with the props and all.. I LIKE THIS ELEPHANT!!

NDP 2011.. It's been fun. (:

WIW:
The Tinsel Rack School Excursion Chiffon Slouchy Top in Poppy Red
The Closet Lover 6 Button Highwaist Denim Shorts in Black Denim size S

SHOPPING

Mini update! I haven't had time to finish uploading all my photos, but my blog entry about ndp is almost done! Hopefully will have time to do it later. (:

Anyway, I wanna show off my 2 items i got in the mail from The Closet Lover!

The 6 Button Highwaist Shorts I already have in dark demin.. It was just so awesome I had to buy it in white!

Awesome red pants! Using the tvd pic to better showcase the pants. (:

Credits:
The Closet Lover Superhero Slim Fit Pants in Brighton Red, 6 Button HWS in White

Small update

How was your National Day Celebration this year? 

Good I hope..  

Mine was pretty awesome! (:

Mum managed to score us some tickets to watch the ndp celebration at the floating platform and I totally enjoyed myself!!

I wanna do a blog entry on all that happened, but I need to qc like 500+ photos first. O_O

Here's a little teaser to whet your appetites.. (: I managed to create this really pretty gif with 10 shots that I took in my camera. 

Isn't is awesome? :D 

you see how easy it is to take 10 shots? no wonder I took 500+ -.-"

Working hard... well, sorta

In a bid to get rid of tubby, I have picked up running again, and swimming once a week. 

My dietary plan is to eat less junk, less carbs, and more protein & fibre. 

Other activities include sleeping more.. =D

Yesyes, I know you're going to say what? you where got fatttt?

The thing is, I know my bones are still sticking out and I'm still a size S. But I have gained 2kg since the start of the year AND one inch on my waist and hips. It has been a horrifying experience for me as I have been the same size for 10years, always picking the smallest size on the racks.. And suddenly I don't fit in the smallest size. My clothes that i've been wearing for years are too tight. >.<

I feel like sucha moron.. having a crisis over this. I'm sure people around the world all go through this. I just never experienced it before..

Anyway, I digress. 

I went running today, and I ran much faster than my body could take.. 2 rounds around the estate, a pathetic 28mins. Not long enough to lose fat. -.-"

On the bright side, I chionged the slopes, and my calves are crying in pain. At least I did something right. (:

After that, was a series of circuit training. Another feeble effort by me.. Will only know if I actually made any progress tmr if and when my muscles ache. 

Yupyup. Short update. 

BEDTIME! 

(hope I get 10hours of sleep =D)

Random

I have a theory.. 

I have been blogshopping so much lately coz all the time spent at home is done looking at blogshops and not updating my blog. heehee. The feeling just comes and it goes. Sometimes I have mood to blog, and sometimes I just don't. Owell.. Need to redirect my energies to my blog so that i will spend less! =P

Xiuting stayed over last night.. Just to catch up and hang out. (: We have been so busy with whatever that was going on in our own lives that we haven't seen each other in 2 months! Makes me feel like an awful friend. But even though we didn't really meetup recently, we still hung out like comfortable old friends.. Sitting in front of the tv watching many episodes of Korean drama.. Chatting in the dark in our beds.. spending the whole day walking around Queensway & Anchorpoint.. And eating two meals at my parents' place! woohoo! i only spent $1 on muah chee today lols. It was a good day today. =D

Anyway I've been wanting to put up a pic of what I wore out yesterday. It's my new top from MissyPixie & new shorts from The Closet Lover. I super loveeee these 2 items. I'm so tempted to buy the shorts in another colour. They are so pretty!

Taken with Instagram! 

WIW
MissyPixie Illy in Grey
The Closet Lover 6 Button Highwaist Denim Shorts in Black Denim size S

Shoppppaholic!!

MAaaddd Crazy shopping spree i'm on today..

I feel so guilty for buying so many things ahhhh!!!

Tops from MissyPixie..

Dress & Skirt from Affairee..

Awesomely cool reversible top from Chersamme..

They had so many pretty colours it was really hard for me to decide which one to get! 

Eventually settled on this set of colours coz they are more muted and maybe better for office wear? heehee

Tricia got this set of colours below..

ahhhhh so nice!!!

Credits:

Chersamme Back to School Reversible Top in Corporate Wednesdays & Geeky Tuesday
Affairee Sweetheart Office Dress in White & Rainbow Skirt
MissyPixie Della in Purple & Illy in Grey