my new year's resolution

ask me what my new year's resolution is and i will tell you, very seriously, that it is--not to be late. It's stressful being late, it's probably not a very good habit to have, and i think there will be dire consequences if i'm always late. sigh. i've been late for many things this new year--because classes all begin very early this semester, and so does work on sundays. I care more about being punctual for work, since when i was late, the staff and students all looked rather unhappy and hostile--i hope it was my imagination--and i had a rather sad day because i kept reproaching myself. Ah! well.

and to tie in with my new year's resolution, let me present to you, The Persistence of Memory by Salvatore Dali (1931). I came across it in an art history class which I am currently taking. The class is wonderful, absolutely exciting and I know I'm going to enjoy it, even though we've only had one class thus far, haha. It was a really expensive module (911 points!) but I'm really willing to go all out for what I'm interested in! haha. Anyway, I love this painting because it captures the mutability of time in such a refreshing, beautiful way.

goodbyes are sad

this little doughnut man

i found this little custard cheese smiley doughnut at taka! It is silly but i love it to bits! the sight of it is extremely ticklish. haha.

with all my heart

I had a beautiful Christmas and New Year. The holidays have passed all too fast, but I enjoyed myself. People ask me, 'So what have you been doing?' And I say, 'Meeting up with friends!' and they laugh. It's true, though. I met up with those who were close to me, and I wish I had more time; for I had less time for some, or no time at all for others. I even visited grandma with my brother and my cousins--yes, Hannah, we went! It was great. Amazingly, it's always the company that counts; and Old Maid, Donkey and Snap (such old school stuff!) took up most of our time while we were there. I miss my sister--there was a big flurry of activity recently because we were all busy trying to get the stuff that she needs, and until now I don't think she has received the package we sent last week. But time really flies, and I'll see you soon Hannah, real soon. :)

So it's all smiles for me now, until school begins, which I'm dreading with all my heart--I can't help it. puh. But I'm so glad I know you all--danceybee, durian, belle, candice, tiramisu, mr stripes--here's my love, with all my heart. You guys mean the world to me :)