Picture Perfect Memories.

" A best friend is a sister destiny forgot to give you."

I thank God everyday for these people He put in my life. Both of them, so dear to my heart. We can totally be ourselves amongst each other: silly, laugh till we cry and our tummies ache, talk about the most random thing on earth but amazingly all three of us still get, have girly nights out ending with a mask session and sleepover and everything else.

I've had an amazing time growing up through my teenage years because of these two people. I remember the first boyfriend I had, the excitement, the butterflies in the stomach kind of feeling, the giggles and blushes, I shared it all with them. The heartbreaks that followed and times spent drowning my sorrows in ice cream and midnight talks, they were both there.

I really can't imagine my life without the both of them in it. Looking back on how much we've grown through the years, as individuals and as friends/sisters, I'm quite proud to say we've come quite a long way and we didn't turn out too bad (:

I know I don't say this much but I really love the both of them to bits! I've a strange tugging feeling in me that it'll be harder for me to say goodbye this time when I leave. But oh well, I'll remember the promise Amanda made to sponsor me and Amelia on our first trip together to somewhere beach-y! (Let's hope it's either Mauritius or Maldives and not Langkawi -_-") So yea, time and distance ain't got nothing on us! (:

xoxo, elvyna.

Superficiality.

I'm in a terrible horrible mood.

That's right. I am.

Long story short, I just want to rant about how superficial people are nowadays, even family. You'd think people who brought you up and taught you important lessons/values of life would walk the talk. What happened to all the "not judging a book by its cover" talk? Or "it's the inside that counts" bullshit? So disappointed in so many people I used to look up to.

I know we live in a society where appearance is everything. Or at least, important. Good looks, a slim figure, the brand of clothes you wear are just some examples. That I know and can accept. But amongst family? Really? Is there a need for all the superficial and materialistic comparisons? If my life were to be measured by what I look like, or what I wore, or what brand of handbag I'm currently using, then where do the "insides" come in the picture? I'm content and happy with what God has given me in this life. I may not be the best looking person in a room, or have the nicest body or the most expensive piece of clothing, but does that make me any less a person? :( :(

I've been criticised and insulted time and time again. But not to this intensity, not this much. I'm about close to breaking point, and worse of all, it's by people I call family. I really need an intervention. Part of me says let it go, it's childish to take it to heart, but a part of me is holding on and replaying the words they've said again and again in my head. And truth be told, it hurts, big time. Words.DO.HURT.

xoxo, elvyna.

First entry off the Macbook Pro! (:

So as ya'll know, my dad and bro are around in Southampton/London to visit me! So exciting! Brought them around Southampton on Sunday after church and then to Portsmouth on Monday. Nothing much, but it's just so nice seeing them and hanging out again (: Feels so great being with family, nothing beats that feeling. Anyways, here are some random pics of me and my family on our fun day(s) out!!

P/S: I know I've put on weight, don't comment on that! :( I can't help it it's too cold I need more food!

Trying on bro's new Rayban glasses. I look like one of 'em students from China don't I? :P teehee.

Anyways, gonna go up to London this Thursday to meet up with them again before they leave on Saturday. It's gonna be sad but at least I saw them! (:

Oh, and as the title suggests, I've got my new macbook pro. Still trying to get a hang of it though. Totally different from windows but it's all good so far.

xoxo, elvyna.