So, it's almost a new year, and reflecting back on 2008... what can I say have been highlights of this year? Definitely the trip to Japan, for not only was much exp gained from there, it widened my world by quite a lot.

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Now I know why people like travelling, like exploring new places, like experiencing new culture and be adventurous.

What else in the year 2008? Finishing yet another year of uni, the few birthday parties

From Jessica's party

From Justin's 21st

From Manda's 21st in Wonderland

What else.. hm... the making and breaking of bonds with others, going to new places and trying new food... D= I just realised I never blogged about my "recent" batch of photos in picasa!

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This was taken at ice and slice.

Was checking email and this random one by REMO store had a very nice quote.

Have you succeeded in 2008? Put yourself to this test set by American philosopher & poet Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 to 1882):

"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."

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Merry Christmas! (a bit belated... but oh well!) This is how christmas is meant to be! White... snowy.. cold... Ah, I miss Shirakawago already, if only I was spending Christmas there.

But~ can't complain, the weather here was pretty alright during Christmas eve and day itself. But today.. boxing day, the sun is shining brighter and hotter than before =_= Shall finish reading my fantasy books while sitting here in the comfort of an aircon =D

Oh yea, for detailed entries on the trip to Japan:
My brother's blog

なんか...最近, 落ち込んでいる。
なんでだろう。

I think I need pie.

Since I can't have pie, I give you... Okonomiyaki. Hiroshima-style!

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Yum.

I guess to cheer yourself up, you need to look at cute things that will make you smile, right? So going through the photos that I've already uploaded on Japan... shall post the happy times, the cute things, the beautiful sceneries, and.. this:

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The butt of a deer XD It looks so furry and soft, but no, I did not touch it.

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The rainbow after a fox wedding

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Before and...

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After~ little snowmen! (they are actually in two totally different areas)

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Doria! Haha, tried this for TT actually, because the one we had in Sydney was super filling and we couldn't finish half of it even, it was just too creamy. But! The one in Japan was way smaller and I could almost finish it (gave some to my brother in the end) and less creamy. I think I prefer the one in Japan afterall.

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Domo-kun! Or... rather, a demented version of it. Ah, snow is so fun =D

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More snow fun!

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The stunning Swarovski crystal Christmas tree. Beats QVB tree by a hundred fold.

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Shells with paintings from the Tales of Genji. That's right, I did say I'll read the book when I get back to Sydney. Shall have to borrow it from Fisher sometime.

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Wuah, look at the crowd! Shibuya crossing~

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Japan was filled with red maple leaves (momiji) and also heaps of matsu trees... (brain block.. what was matsu again.. I think it's pine trees?)

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Nya~!

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Omochi kaeri! Actually, this was at some park, and there was a man there telling me to bring this one home ; ; If only I could!

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Water, plus red leaves, so beautiful!

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It's a pirate ship! of lights~ The lightings and decorations in Japan puts whatever effort Sydney has at it to shame.

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Rainbow spotted at the Hiroshima dome!

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Sunset~

Yup yup, I know, the photos aren't in any particular order. Oh well! =D Might do another post later... but hm... もう元気になったから、shall end here. Merry christmas!