Never Enough

I'm only human. I have feelings, I make mistakes, I have an unpleasant side, I am NOT perfect. I'm so tired of living under this pressure you put on me, this ever-changing expectation you have for me that I can never keep up to.

Every time I try my best, it still seems like it's not good enough for you. Why do you have to concentrate on my pettifogging little shortcomings, instead of appreciating me for how much I've already tried to fit to your standards?

I'm weary and despondent. You make me feel like I'm a good for nothing, cos nothing I do is ever considered "remarkable" in your eyes.

I failed, but stood up strong so many times... I've never been disheartened by all your little remarks which you said to hurt and break me, but I guess even the most patient person on earth has their own limitations.

I'm not mad, I just hate how it feels when I try so hard, but nothing's ever right. It's exhausting. 

I'm on the verge of giving up.
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Outerwear - Topshop

Photo Credits: @Smittenpixels

Team Singapore Girl Power


If you haven't heard of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), the first ever game was hosted by Bangkok, Thailand in 1959. And after 44 years, the 27th SEA Games was hosted by Myanmar from 11 to 22 Dec 2013, at the Capital Naypyitaw and Yangon recently!!!


The two main objectives of the SEA games:
1) To improve the friendship among SEAP Countries. 
2) To compete with higher level in Asian and Olympic Games using their skills and performance to Youth in the region.

Therefore, in 1959, to celebrate the 1st SEAP Games was decided in Bangkok, Thailand and to organize it between the period of Asian and Olympic Games once in every two years.

There were a massive number of sports included this year, and to name a couple of them: Badminton, Basketball, Wrestling, Archery, Football, Canoeing, Judo and many others.

Not forgetting to mention, the impressive results our female athletes have achieved! Let's all bask in the glory of our winning teams from Singapore!

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Anyway sidetrack - Have I ever mentioned how I used to be in Athletics when I was in primary school? And I took part in all the Sport's Carnivals from the age of 9-16.

And I've received 5 Silver Medals, 6 Gold Medals, and 3 Bronze Medals - mainly for 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay. Hahaha, I'm such a showoff. Can't stand it.


BUT C'MON, it's just one of the only few times... Get over it.


Ok, I've to stop stealing the limelight. Back to the girls who did us proud!

Here are some of the outstanding results:

 Archery: Chan Jing Ru – First Lady Archer To Win Individual Gold for Singapore In 30 Years (Click here to read more)


Rowing: Saiyidah Aisyah – The only rower representative at the  27th SEA Games. The 25-year old is the first rower to win Gold since the 1997 SEA Jakarta Games, (Click here to read more)

Cycling: Dinah Chan – First Gold medal in Cycling since the 1997 Jakarta SEA Games. Her win was inspiring as she had recently just bounced back from an accident where she collided with a car along East Coast Park during one of her training sessions on 16 Sep this year. (Click here to read more)


Shooting: Nicole Tan – SEA Games debutant who won an individual Gold in the 25m Pistol event. Nicole Tan also teamed up with Teh Xiu Hong and Teo Shun Xie in the team women's 25m pistol (rapid fire) event. Singapore get team silver with 1,699 points. (Click here to read more)


Equestrian: Janine Khoo – Only 16 years of age but already a Gold medalist in the individual Jumping event. It was Singapore’s first Equestrian Gold since the 1995 Chiang Mai Games. (Click here to read more)


 Swimming: Amanda Lim – Fastest swimmer in the SEA region for the 3rd time and setting a new Games record of 25.69s. (Click here to read more)


 Athletics: Dipna Lim Prasad – Bronze in the 400m Hurdles. Singapore first-ever medal in the event. She also sets a new National Record and records her personal best with the time of 59.56s.


I'm really impressed! Especially Dinah’s (the cyclist) “Nothing is Impossible” positive attitude; many would've given up or lost hope in her situation, but her perseverance didn't go in vain, I'm so glad she hung on and won ultimately!

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It saddens me how women are usually stereotyped as the "weaker ones" compared to men, but I beg to differ!

Men in general can be physically stronger compared to many women, but that doesn't mean that all girls are incompetent! Guess the results shows it all.

Time, commitment, and lots of hard work have been put in in order to attain these spectacular results, amazing girl power!!!

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Since we are talking about sports, the 7th ASEAN PARA games 2014, Myanmar will commence on the 14th of January this year.

Not only are there big competitions for the abled-bodied athletes, there are also competitions for the disabled athletes who are as passionate as them. One of which is the ASEAN Para Games, which is hosted traditionally by the same country and sport venue where the Southeast Asian Games takes place. This is to cater to para-athletes with mobility and visual disabilities.

I find this really meaningful and encouraging, as it is an opportunity for the physically disabled to be a part of their favorite sport. Showing their passion, working towards their aim and not be disheartened by their disabilities. Really look upon their positivity and becoming stronger as a person. Let’s all support the Team Singapore athletes who will be taking part, together!

These are two of the participants:
Yip Pin Xu – Team Singapore Para Swimmer
Nurulasyiqah Md Taha – Team Singapore Boccia Player

(Click here) to watch a video and find out more about how they have been an inspiration to people around them!
You can also follow our athletes’progress at the ASEAN Para Games on www.Facebook.com/TeamSG and show your support via #ourteamsg!

In red to show my support!!!


Positivity.

They say, "expect the unexpected," but I guess one of the things that you can hardly foresee is the extent one can go when they start feeling attached to someone.

To me, attachment is actually worse than falling in love. Cos falling out of love hurts, but trying to detach yourself from something/someone you're already so used to having around you... Eats you alive.

We meet new people every once in awhile, and I guess never have we imagined how someone could somewhat, miraculously turn into a person who would mean so much to us, all of a sudden.

We start talking to them almost every single day, have long phone calls till we fall asleep at night, all the "goodnight" and "good morning" messages, going on dates, missing that person the moment you guys are separated at the end of the day, a simple text from them could change your mood instantly, the things they say could easily keep you thinking all day, you start learning to trust and believe in this person, feelings begin to kick in, you guys become closer... From friends to lov... Maybe not.

I guess that sucks; an awkward status of "almost dating," everything starts to fall apart after you've developed your feelings for someone who doesn't actually feel the same way you do.

"I thought... but" isn't that always the case??? "I thought blablabla could be trusted, but..." "I thought blablabla was the right one, but..." 

This is what I loathe; thoughts and feelings.

Thinking it was mutual when it's not, feeling it was right when it isn't.

You start living in self-denial, convincing yourself you're fine, until you realise how attached you actually were... Initially, it is like the calm before the storm, it's only when reality starts to settle in after the first couple of days... You then begin to feel uneasy without their presence, their texts, their calls... That's the sucky part of attachment to me. 

Getting used to someone, having them there all the time... And when they are gone, it feels like you've lost a part of yourself.

Yeah, it has come to a point where this actually scares me; it scares me to start getting close to someone, because the thought of them walking out and leaving all these memories behind to haunt me, it's just petrifying - You don't feel like doing anything, your thoughts are all over the place... Oh man, I bet someone's able empathise with me.

But I guess everything will be okay at the end of the day. Looking back at a year ago, the things that happened on this date... I bet you couldn't even remember what you had for lunch, like how I didn't think I'd still be alive and kickin'?

If you're feeling down today because of something or someone that's not worth brooding over, think about how much better you'd be if you could stop allowing it to affect you.

Make yourself happy and conquer the situation... Don't let it control you.

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I don't know what's with all my random thoughts these days, but to compensate for the lack of updates over the past 2 days... Here are some pics!



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First two days of school were really exhausting, because of how tired I am from gym the nights before and insufficient sleep. Gotta rest early today. On a brighter note, I absolutely enjoy being in school. Mainly because I've learnt a lot of new stuff I've interest in. I suspect my friends think I'm a freak.


Great meal with my classmates after school today too!!! Loving Thai food is one thing, loving this place that serves the perfect Thai food is another. Even though it's such a pain in the ass how my school has limited amount of food, I feel fortunate that this is located just across the road.


Thai Gold Food (Sbey Sbey)


A must try if you're looking for cheap and good Thai food in town!!!

Address: 91 Bencoolen Street #01-14/22 Sunshine Plaza Singapore 
Telephone: +65 9014 3218 
Business hours: Mon - Thu: 12 pm – 1 am 
Fri–Sat: 12 pm – 3 pm


Xoxo