Doing this blog live now! While inside the limousine en route to Halong Bay, Vietnam. 🇻🇳 Limousine epiphanies, haha
I'm just going to say it - nobody's going to validate you. Nobody's going to welcome you into the club, pat you on the back, or love you the way you love them. Your friends aren't going to reciprocate everything you do for them.
That's the harsh truth, but it's also the liberating truth. When you stop seeking validation from others, you free yourself to simply make the work you want to see in the world. To create from an authentic place, without worrying about what anyone else thinks.
Validation is for parking meters, not creative souls. The second you start seeking approval, you lose the magic. You get bogged down in other people's opinions and lose sight of your own vision.
So forget about what anyone else thinks. Forget about being accepted or praised. Just focus on making things you care about. The kind of work that lights you up from the inside. That's the only validation that matters.
The world is full of people who will try to pigeon-hole you, box you in, and tell you what you "should" be doing. Ignore them. Silence the voice in your head that craves outside approval.
Because at the end of the day, the only person you need to impress is yourself. The rest is just noise. 😉
Hello, October 1st! Last Sunday, I went to Satay by the Bay alone because I was craving satay! It was the first day of my menstruation, so I really wanted to eat satay.🤣 Hahaha! Little did I know that it was the last day of Satay by the Bay. They will be renovating for two months and will come back with a new Satay by the Bay in December. It's great to know that they are renovating because some of the food stalls looked old and dirty to me.
So, if you ever visit Gardens by the Bay, please note that Satay by the Bay is closed for renovation for two months. They will reopen in December, which works out nicely as December tends to have many tourists due to the holidays. See you soon, Satay by the Bay! 🍺🍢🍡
I always buy the set C from Geylang Serai.
See you again in December, Satay by the Bay! 🍢🍡
A night on my day off vlog 📹
So here's the re-unboxing of my iPhone 15 Pro Max in titanium. And check out these awesome first photos I took today, right outside our house. The zooming capability is seriously impressive! Even at 5x optical zoom, you can still see the details so clearly. It's like a dream come true for photographers! 📷They weren't kidding about that. 🍎
By the way, someone asked me why I didn't upgrade to the iPhone 14 last time. Well, my IT husband says the specs are almost the same, which means there aren't any groundbreaking features on the iPhone 14. I always trust his reviews, which is why I'm still rocking my pink iPhone 13. 💖
Anyway, that's my zoom review for now on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.🩶 I'll update again if I'm in the mood to go outside 🤣
This first shot captures the HDB facade with me standing right in front of our door.
This second shot was zoomed in twice as much!
And in the 3rd photo, I used the 5x optical zoom. You can clearly see the hub stairs behind the plant pots.
Here's the re-unboxing video. 🩶
I just had an epiphany while eating my Indomie. 🍜Sometimes, you simply want to be friends with someone. Your intentions are good, but then you discover that he or she abhors you for no apparent reason. Perhaps there are some gossips floating around that caused him or her to develop this dislike towards you. However, the bottom line is that you just want to make friends. LOL!
Haha, yes, I edited my photo here! No pores right? 🤣
Hey, so last night was a chill night for me because I decided to hit up #1 Salon. You know, they used to have a branch in Ang Mo Kio, but they recently moved shop to Toa Payoh. And guess what? My awesome hair colourist got transferred too! Of course, being the loyalist that I am, I followed him without a second thought. Gotta stick with the best, right? 🙌🏼
Here's the cool thing about #1 Salon: they keep it real when it comes to hair colour. They won't sugarcoat anything. They'll straight up tell you what's gonna happen to that beautiful shade when it starts to fade. No false promises or unrealistic expectations here, unlike those other salons that just go, "Yeah, yeah, we can totally achieve that color," but end up giving you something completely different. 🤷🏻♀️
Let me tell you, I'm head over heels for my "signature color" at #1 Salon. It's this rad milk tea grey that suits me to a T. 😁 And you know what? William, my hair colorist, never disappoints. He's got mad skills and pays attention to every little detail, making sure my hair looks on point every time. 🩶
To wrap it up, my visit to #1 Salon last night was pure awesomeness. Even with their move to Toa Payoh, my loyalty to the salon and William remains unshakable. They keep it honest and real, and that's why they're my go-to. Big shout-out to William and the whole crew. You guys rock! 💇🏻♀️
Hi, I am starting my blog again after years of hiatus. Life happens, and that's why I stopped blogging here. Now, I am restarting with a fresh introduction. I am Karrie, and I have been living in Singapore for almost a decade. I am a mom, a wife, a hobbyist, a traveller, an adventurer, and an explorer. So, perhaps my blog will revolve around lifestyle, travel, or serve as my outlet. Whatever it may be, I welcome you to my blog. As Mary Poppins says, "Welcome to my supercalifragilisticexpialidocious life!" 👑
November 19, 2016. Me and my friend Kat went to the 2016 Canon Photomarathon event. It was our 1st time to attend and experience the fun and adventure of the photomarathon. Here are some of my photos while thinking, walking/running, and shooting for my WINNING photo. HAHA
Koko Sakura is turning 1 on August!!! How time flies~ Her pre-1st birthday photo shoot #1 theme: Hello Kitty's Secret Garden. Inspired by Hello Kitty Garden Cafe @ Changi Airport.