Flower Power

I am a florist now! Well at least a certified one so far!

Did my last lesson last night. There was Champagne in the class and at the end got my certificate signed by Jane Packer herself.

Don't really know what to expect from here but it has definitely gave me a new insight of what I can do and capable of with floristry. It's something that I've been wanting to do and learn for a long time... and now I've done it!

Will sure carry on working with flowers from now, better myself even more and hopefully to have a tiny little humble flower shop one day.

One can only dream eh? :-)

Midsummer Night

What can one do on a regular midsummer night? Well you can gather one good friend, attend a special party at Habitat with goodie bags, free flow cocktails, DJ spinning and 20% off store wide. Followed by a sumptuous meal in Soho with loads of chin wag and laughter throughout.

Siok! Thanks for a lovely evening Fabster.

Something For Myself...

Just give yourself a chance... will you?! Stop questioning! Stop analysing! Stop 'protecting' yourself! Just let yourself go and be free with your feelings and Love!

Don't question the level of 'returns'. Don't question the other person's intentions. Don't question the other person's pass. Don't hold back. No 'What ifs?'

There is no fairness and equal in relationships. You give because you want to. You love because you want to. And you shouldn't expect return of the same because love is not a transaction, but if it does, that's a great bonus!

Love is not about finding the perfect person but finding the imperfect person perfect...

So go Love like there's no tomorrow!

5 years, 11 Months and 7 Days

Finally got my UK Permanent Residency! Just got it today. After 5 years, 11 months and 7 days... finally!

It's a very strange feeling. I am happy of course but still feel so surreal. Trying to recall the day I first step foot into London... just myself alone and my bags.

After all these years of working here, all the things that I've gone through, all the saddness, the joy and now looking at what I've achieved so far, all the friends that I've made, the life that I've lead, looking forward to what my life might be... I'm just so thankful and grateful for everything!

Since the day I left home, left my family and all my dear friends... Still young then (well not quite) with high hopes and the aim to break free and lead a new life. Studied hard and work even harder over the years... all for the sake of living my life. It's definitely a high price to pay for just wanting to live.

Have never felt settled all these years. Purely because of moving from a student to a work permit holder status for the last 8 years in two different cities, one never really feel belong.

But now...It says on my passport Remarks 'Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK' and Permit Type 'Settlement'.

It's indeed a new chapter of my life from now. Thank you all for being part of Volume I and look forward to more of everyone in Volume II.

Love xx