Woke up to a rainy morning. I miss the sound of raindrops and lazy mornings. I really wanted to just sleep in, but let’s not waste the day. Finally found the time to process my family portrait shoot which took place last Sunday. It’s a really weird feeling to look at photos of myself with both my brothers looking like towers next to me, even with heels on! It’s one of those moments when you realize how quickly time has passed and we’ve all grown up now. Those days where I used to hear them boys quarreling over everything and anything were long gone. I think that we have something really special together as siblings. Both my younger brothers treat me as if I was the youngest instead. Maybe it’s a girl thing, I don’t know.

I think we’re really different. I’m doing architecture. Wen Zhi is currently purśuing his degree in Chemical Engineering and my youngest brother, Wen Yang who also happens to be my gym buddy at home is completing his SPM this year. I don’t know if my brothers even read my blog. Probably not. But in case they do, I’m a  proud sister. I don’t think I’m the perfect sister but I know I’ve been consciously making the effort to look after their well-being without coming off as too controlling or judgmental. I wish I had an old sibling. Someone to open up doors and to give me a hint on the right path to follow. Sometimes being the eldest in the family means more pressure to not fail, and sometimes compromising what you want to achieve what you need.

I feel, short.

The reason why most growing teenagers succumb to peer pressure is usually due to the lack of self confidence. I may not be entirely right, but if you look deep down inside; every ounce of self confidence counts. Guys would go through a phase of self discovering. That includes girls, sense of fashion, sports, being cool song their peers and bad habits knocking on their door. I wanted my brothers to discover things the right way. Have good set of friends, to understand the importance of being good at what they do, not get affected by social hierarchy bullshit in high school and to understand the value of relationships. Let’s just put it this way, I made all the wrong decisions in high school and made sure they avoid making the same ones on their own.

Hey I care a lot. I may be busy and get carried away with my own stuff but I keep a very close eye on my brothers. Maybe it’s love. It’s extremely crucial to have a relationship with your siblings, family is priority to me. One thing that I look for in my other half, family values. I cannot tolerate people who bash and thrash about their families or have no relationship with their siblings despite living under the same roof. These things get carried down to our future generations. I think the most embarrassing and annoying thing I’ve ever done to my youngest brother is calling him on Skype then asked him out loud DO YOU MISS ME? And he’d reply with a blush then yell LAME!!!

I know he does.

Mum & Dad.

Wen Zhi.

Wen Yang.

My pillars.

Bean bag family

This happened when the photog didn’t snap with the flash, total candid moment!

MSAC for basketball; didn’t get to play much

Earlier today;

We made spicy seafood aglio olio last night!

Recording in process, 90% done! Assignments starting to pick up, so not much time for fun anymore.

Here’s Leon’s current favourite dish. Stewed pork belly with egg. He ate up the whole thing!!!

Here’s 2011 with Beauty Queen Elvina Chua who took care of my hair and make up for the shoot. It was so good catching up after a year of long distance! I know I’ve mentioned about doing photoshoots way back in December but I had a struggle with my weight and I think I’m still not done losing ‘em. Its been a good three months of solid days with gym, and battling CNY was a pain. I think I’m just going through a phase where I have a love hate relationship which the way I look, but there’s obviously more love than hate!  Remember its not about going on crazy diets and slamming down your self confidence. Its about living healthy and feeling great! Don’t pick up any habits that you can’t keep up with for a lifetime. A lifetime without carbs and good food? Nah, have cheat days! I’m looking forward to do more collaborations with you Elvina. Next time, I’ll shoot.

The initial idea of this shoot was to have something futuristic, a little over the top that we always had an Adele hairdo and Katy Perry’s quirky playful make up. Didn’t have enough time to prepare since this was shot the morning before my flight last Tuesday, I just went with the flow. Total process took up to 5/6 hours. All photo credits to https://www.facebook.com/CreativeVisualStudio.

Exactly what I had in mind for the final result. Colorful eye shadows, notice my eyebrows hidden! The main aim for this shoot for to go for more profile shots.

It took a lot of nerves to have my fringe up.

Anyway that’s all for now. Finally found my perfect sketch book to start creating my design mood book. I got wet in the rain today, and gym was fruitful. I do miss home, but I think my head is so focused about my long to do list that I try not to get distracted. It doesn’t matter how the future unfolds, I know I’m making the best out of the present. There really is no point regretting about the past, you can’t turn the clock around. I try to make everyday count. Do stay tuned for our new music cover, song title has no significance. Its one of favourite songs on the radio, and I hope you’ll love  the musical arrangement too!

Be committed to the things you love, and never take anything for granted. Till then, chins up and try to be positive. xx

Related posts:

1. Merry Christmas With Love.
2. Love Is The Music.
3. Thanksgiving 2011.

Posted on Monday, February 27th, 2012 in Blogosphere, Cheerio thinks a lot, Family, Fashion Passion, Leon Marcus Zachary Music, Leonells, Love & Romance, Melbourne, Past, Personal Writing Masterpieces. Subscribe to this comment feed. Leave a response, or trackback from your own site.