…escape.

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It’s been a while.  Earlier today – sorry yesterday – I went to a BBQ. :9 During my time there I was told I had nice smooth skin, which kind of amazed me because I really don’t have great skin.  Stress spots, which are slowly disappearing, had consumed my face – many thanks to final university project and some stuff happening in life.

I’m at that point in life where I have to decide what I’m going to do for a living.  There’s a choice of three paths, one being uni.¹, another being working my butt off to gain a career as a jewellery designer maker or a job working under a business.  Currently I’m letting certain events lead the way but my mind’s decision is constantly fluctuating.

Oh, I had my final exhibition.  My family went so I was really worried that none of my pieces were good enough to show but I have a few pieces in there, which is nice.   During the exhibiting week I had to restock on business cards – Yay.   Although the downside was realising that I had one too many digits on my mobile number.  Bugger.  Hey-ho, more people use email right?

I officially finished university the week before yesterday (Friday) and since it’s been roughly a month since my last post I thought I’d share things that I love:

• Playing the piano – didn’t realise how little I had played during the 2nd semester but it soon told when I went to play certain pieces.
• DBSK².  I had only recently heard their music but I absolutely love their voices.  However, I’ve come to realise that they aren’t a band now (any more?).  Saddens me.  Super Junior are also another K-pop band I’ve been listening to a lot.
• Make-up containers.  I don’t wear much make-up, if at all, so to find them on the cheap is great.  I thought the power cases would be great for separating my extra easy/easy/hard solder, and the bottles would come in handy in storing my liquid solutions.  What can I say?  I’m a nerd for storage.
• BBQs.  Good company and food, what more can you ask for?
• World Cup.  Every time a football seasons ends I always wonder what that time is going to be substituted with.  However, with the World Cup I have no need to worry about that as there’s plenty of football to keep me occupied.  Although there’s not been a lot to shout home about for many countries.  I’m cheering for England but have a soft spot for South Korea and Spain.   Oh, and the England v Germany match just happens to be on my birthday.  Just saying, I’m in no way suggesting that it’s a lucky omen or vice versa but it will probably be the epicentre depicting which way my mood swings, heh.

From the top of my head those are the main things.

By the way, I’ve bought Pandora’s Box and Mystery Stories and want to know what you think about either of those games.

1. Top up degree. [↩]
2. Korean band, a song of whom I was coincidentally learning. ^^ [↩]

If you’ve been bored enough to read my 100 Things – or rather 22¹ – then you’ll know that one of the points was to help change life/lives of people who aren’t as fortunate, with aid of man power rather then money.

My friend and I saw a notice in the canteen about Platform2; which essentially is scheme for volunteers to travel and make a difference in less developed countries.  On a whim we opted to take part and even got the forms ready.  Months later my friend is going ahead with plans, however I’m thinking otherwise.

Late a night I’d be thinking about the humbling experience and how great it would be to physically help out…until the what-ifs started popping into my head.  Would I appreciate the opportunity if I did get accepted, or would I sit and moan?  What are the people like?  Where do you find the line in reality between adverts and TV programmes such as Comic relief?  The former unveiling a more melancholic situation and the latter displaying high spirits.

It does come down to selflessness and how much you’re willing to sacrifice.

I decided not to enter because:

1. It was an impulse decision and impulse should not be the deciding factor for these kind of experiences.
2. The help requires 10 weeks of your time.  I wouldn’t be able to fully commit myself as I am wanting to do the top-up degree and my summer holiday isn’t that long.
3. I need to use that time to work and earn money to pay for the tuition fees and materials…etc…etc.

So, yes, it’s a little bit selfish but at a different time I will heavily consider.

My question is would you consider taking part is something like Platform2, or have participated in something similar?  If so, please share your experience.

1. See bullet point 8. [↩]

I’ve been reading my RSS feed and have realised just how irrelevant my post is compared to a majority of others.  Instead of talking about the new year, I “advertise” a new technique for plucking eyebrows. What?

So here’s my list of things I’m looking forward to:

• Going to Munich.  I’ve been to Germany before but it was a tour of Europe so I didn’t get to see a lot of Germany.  This will be my first jewellery show I’m going to, and also will be the first time I’m travelling without the family.  I’m going with people at uni.
• Chinese New Year.  A day that’s always good when you’re short of money.   Just kidding.  I always look forward to Chinese New Year¹ as it’s one of the rare times the family are together.
• This will be my last year at uni.² and, to be honest, I’ve not really fully committed  myself unlike the first course I did.  Who knows what’s next for me?  I could get a job or do the Design For Industry course³.  If I do go on to the top up year I’ll have to make a decision this month. Oh… O.o

It might seem a short list but I’m pretty sure there are things I’ve forgot to mention.

On a slightly different note, did anyone see the New Year’s fireworks?  Might have only been me but was anyone unimpressed?  Mind, I am comparing it to that of the Beijing Olympics.

Anyway…I hope this year brings happiness, health and auspiciousness⁴ to you all.  *Cheers*  *Clink glass⁵*

1. 14th February, this year. [↩]
2. Until June, that is. [↩]
3. Though I’m not willing to drive back and forth constantly so will have to sort that out [↩]
4. Is that a word?  Haha. [↩]
5. Despite being teetotal. [↩]