Turning 22
Jessica is 22 and thankful for everything that she has/had in her life thus far.
21 was an incredible year, which started off with an unforgettable birthday party, the first ever since primary school (I think Baorong and Vanessa would remember the birthday parties I had in primary school). No, I didn't get a 2nd upper and I didn't find a high-paying job so right now my future is still in danger. However, I did run my first 10k with Michelle, I did perform in ShutUp&Dance for the 2nd time, and the biggest thing is perhaps leaving home for 5 months on SEP. Still can't believe I really embarked on such a journey and looking back at the photos now it all seems like a dream. I really thank my mum for the opportunity and I'm thankful for all the friends that I've got to know/got closer to from SEP. You guys know who you are, thanks for keeping me well and chubby in Holland and also thanks for the memorable travel experience in Europe. And to my friends back home, the girlfriends, the bioengineers, the guys, Mich L, thanks for not forgetting about me while I was gone and thanks for the wonderful relationships that we share. It's my 4th and last year in Bioengin already and I'm glad I'm getting closer to the bioengineers cos they're awesome people. They're so much more knowledgeable, capable, mature in their thinking, and they give constructive and sincere feedbacks cos they care. So it's not just superficial relationships. Last but not least, thank you, my best friend for 8 years, the love of my life. Thank you for sticking with me, for helping me take care of myself while I was away from you, for worrying about me, for (omg I dunno why I feel like crying now) spending time with my family, for staying by my side and encouraging me all the way and for loving me despite my imperfections. I love you so much and will love you till the day I die.
A lot of things have happened in the past year and it might not have affected me directly but it certainly impacted the lives of the people around me. I am constantly reminded to cherish my family and friends, to treasure everything that I have, including my very good health, and to enjoy life to the fullest. So when I'm studying hard for my final exams in next 2 weeks, I must thank God for the opportunity and ability to study, for the good health that I have which allows me to study to the best of my ability, and for my family and friends who will be supporting me along the way.
Sorry for the long-winded post. I'm just feeling very thankful today.
Happy 22nd birthday to me.
I need a date for CATS Musical! Guy, girl, gay, asexual, anyone! Those that come in a package with their other halves I dun mind being the light bulb! Too bad animals are not allowed if not I'll bring Nicky. Text me if you wanna date me for CATS! I wanna get the $50 student tickets for stall seats by this week! Freaking cheap! (Thanks Li Quan!) I'm looking at the 2nd or 3rd weekend of April. 
Tian was very excited about watching the race right here in Singapore and was thinking about it the whole week leading up to race day. That day, we had an early dinner at Ichiban Boshi and by 6pm, we were already walking around, searching for good viewing spots. Armed with ear plugs, Tian and I roughed it out for the first part of the race, where we stood next to the track outside Marina Square's Carls Jr in our attempt to get as close to the cars as possible. Tian got me really excited but in the end I realised the cars were moving so damn fast it's impossible to see anything! I couldn't even make out the colour of the cars that zoomed past! (Tian was educating me on the cars and the drivers, cos I wanted to know which was Hamilton and which was Massa.) So after a while when my camera died and I got tired of tiptoe-ing, we adjourned to Fin Seafood Cafe, an outdoor cafe in Marina Square, to join his parents and brother who were watching the race from there. It was so much better watching from up there, and soon I just camped in front of the projector screen, watching the live broadcast of the race. Without the timings and live report, you really wouldn't know what's going on! Especially the crashes throughout the race and accidents at the pit stop. Towards the end of the race, it was so much more exciting watching it on TV. So I think Tian and I got the best of both worlds, FOC!
