5 years ago in year 2010, I never would have thought I would become a designer today. Before I went into Polytechnic, I never had a real goal of what I want to achieve or what I want to do in the future. I'm thankful for the choice I made to step into the design industry. Today, I am proud to introduce myself as a designer and also getting paid for doing what I love!
Here's an overview on what I have achieved and experienced in this amazing 21st year of my life:
Bought this amazing book online, all the way from New York.
Started reading this amazing social experiment on the original blog in 2013, and fell in love with it! Then the book came out this year. I HAD TO GET IT. The designs illlustrated in the book were so beautiful, and also the book includes the section about "What happens after". How can I not get it. Go and read the blog!! >> http://fortydaysofdating.com/
Went to Bangkok with my family.
It was a shopping heaven with really yummy fried drumsticks sold in the streets! Can't wait to go back again.
Stopped doing Part Time at SPRMRKT and start having more time for myself.
I really loved working at SPRMRKT and all the people I met there. However, I was getting really tired every weekend by waking up super early. I'll always miss pouring milk on a cup of freshly brewed espresso, perfecting each cup of coffee with a nice latte art.
Bought my own phone for the first time.
Have always used second hand phones passed down from my parents. Now that I have a job, I get to buy my own phone! Ditched Samsung, and not even thinking of getting an iPhone. So.. SONY! Still loving it. Especially the battery life. The best.
Went to a 7D6N trip to Taiwan with my family.
Video of the trip here!
Held my 21st birthday party at Tree House Villas @ Changi!
Preparation was crazy and I almost gave up mid way. Now that I look back, it was all worth the trouble!
Finally owning a PANDORA bracelet and my first charm.
Bracelet is a birthday present from someone who doesn't wants to be named, and the charm is a Christmas present from my sister!
Fell in and out of love.
It's a lesson learnt, but no regrets.
Shopped like crazy online.
Sorry, not sorry. Still gonna continue doing it, but maybe not so extreme like the one below. Hehe.
Went stay-cation thrice!!
Hard Rock Hotel.
Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.
Hotel Jen Tanglin.
Attended Halloween Horror Nights 2015!
Got photobombed in this picture. We don't know that guy on the left.. He stood still with us throughout the 10 second timer though. Hahahha. Oh. And I will never forget this night of crazy queues. Not gonna go again if I'm not getting express tickets!
Planned for further studies. To pursue a degree.
Fulfilling the 2-year buffer I gave to myself when I graduated last year and started working in the industry. I guess its time to go back to school and upgrade my design skills!.
Bought a new laptop for myself, with my own money!
Days were almost numbered for my old laptop, so.. to be safe, I got myself a new laptop with these specs in mind. I wanted Intel Core i7 and the graphic card has to be NVIDIA GEFORCE. And tada! These was what fits my criteria, and within budget!
New found love of LINE NAVER's charactor, Brown.
And successfully influencing my colleagues to play with them too. Hehe.
Passed my driving test at first attempt!
After 3 months of practical lessons, I passed the test on the 14th of November! Woooo!!! Oh, and my driving licence has the SG50 logo!
Although now that I've gotten my licence, I'm driving lesser than I did when I was still learning. So every chance to drive on the road, is a precious one and was mostly nervous. Really need experienced drivers to sit beside me and guide me along, then I'll feel more at ease. Hope I get to drive more in 2016!
Went snorkeling at Adventure Cove.
Also learnt how to properly swim, at least for a few meters, and the correct breathing technique.
Went hiking on a 10km trail, and walked the Tree Top Walk!
Completed the hike in 2.5 hours, faster than expected! Met a few monkeys along the way too. They were really adorable~
Getting recognized of my design skills.
A freelance client recommended me to a friend of hers!
Dyed my hair at a "salon".
I've always dyed my hair using DIY boxes, and this time, we decided to dye our hairs at a home salon! In love with the colour pay out. It's more of red now though. Pictures are deceiving. And our hair condition was really bad in this photo.
Catching up with friends.
Yue Yi and Sharon.
Secondary school friends whom I lost contact with during poly but recently caught up again and we still have endless topics to talk about! Not forgetting how they stayed after my birthday party till 3am, just talking!
Evelyn and Shirley.
Ever since graduation last year, the three of us hardly met up together. This year, we managed to meet up a few times as well as during our birthdays! Hoping to catch up more often with them next year!
Jason
No photos, but this guy here is a primary school friend who painstakingly tried to organize class reunion for the longest time ever and failed every single time, as well as a stalker of this blog of mine. I know you're reading this, Jason. HELLO. I finally updated my blog. Bye.
Jian Hao
First met this guy last year during a few part time catering jobs, and 6 consecutive days of work at the Singapore Airshow, where we get to see fighter jets fly above our heads EVERY SINGLE DAY!! Best job ever. Okay, back on track. We never really talked much afterwards. And then sometime late this year, we suddenly just started talking again. I don't know how it happened or how is it possible for us to have so much to talk about but I'm thankful for this unexpected friendship. Here's to more late night chats on the phone, which escalates from rubbish talks to sharing with each other our past experiences to practically anything!
Oh, and got to give him credit for trusting me to drive the car, and guiding me along that day. Even though he's a little annoying at times.. but I guess I can deal with it.
Having great colleagues who knows me best.
Endless laughter and crazy moments with them in and out of work. Such a blessing. Really thankful to have met them!
The full Vintedge family.
And finally, the best BFF I can ever ask for.
She's always here for me, listening to all my rants, calming me down when I panic, bringing me to eat yummy food, and being my best friend. Even though she's technically the younger one, I feel like I'm the younger one instead as she's always the one to dote on me, and guiding me along everything. Always thankful to have her in my life!
Not forgetting the family.
This photo from 2014 though. Hehe.
Now, its time for the goals I'm setting for myself to achieve in 2016:
Find time to update my design portfolio with more of my recent works!
Portfolio is stale with all my works as a student. Feeling super embarrassed to show people my portfolio already. Gotta update soon!
Conquer the G-MAX Reverse Bungy at Clarke Quay.
If I cannot do bungee jump, at least conquer this?
Donate Blood.
I've been wanting to donate blood for the longest time ever, but never really had a chance to really go for one.
Learn how to swim
Or at least.. not panic in waters where my feet couldn't touch the ground. To stay afloat. Yup.
Flash through photos of 2015!
Okay that's all! Till next year!
