Today's post contains:
1. The conclusion of my letter project
2. The start of my next project
3. Highlights of my week
4. Taeyang's awesome new MV - Wedding Dress

1. The conclusion of my letter project

I finally gave the letters to all 9 recipients. I had quite a few comments, all of which were positive.

A few commented my words on the envelope and letter looked like it was printed (I swear I wrote them, lol). The more observant ones like Esther and Nabilah noticed the matching stationery and that no correction tape was used. Haha. And I'm pretty sure there is no problem with my English. I wrote the drafts first and proofread them at least twice before copying them out. Sounds like some drastic perfectionist now that I think about it. But I'd really wanted to make the project a success.

I made 4 people tear up in total. Quite shocking. I wasn't expecting to touch so many people's heart. I didn't expect my letters would make two grown men get watery-eyed. I thought it would be the girls/ladies instead. I wrote to the four adults who raised me. They were touched and amazed by how much I've grown. They said they didn't expect me to remember all the things of the past. Lol. Another recipient was appreciative I pointed out her good points. I made a couple of others happy. I don't know about the rest but I hope they like their letter. Each letter is unique to each recipient. (:

2. The start of my next project

So what now, now that my letter project is over? Initially, I had another one of those "eureka!" moments which gave me another idea. I'll put it on hold, though. There is too much planning to be done and the best part? I don't even know who to dedicate the project to.

Now that the year's end is nearing, I shall make my next project my 2009's reflection and 2010's resolution. Hold your horses! It ain't some short and crappy reflection. I'm aiming to write a 10-pages long reflection at the least. Why? Because I believe I've learnt more in 2009 than I did in the first 17 years. I really did learn a lot this year and I want to pen them all down. I might just post it on my blog but I bet everyone will skip it (10 pages or more, seriously!). :D

3. Highlights of my week

I surprised Esther by popping by her house first thing Monday morning with breakfast and a good luck card for her A-level papers. Haha. Didn't stay for long. Had to rush off for my AMFS lecture at 11am. Omg when was the last time I watched zao an ni hao on Channel 8?

I surprised my ex-babysitters on Wednesday. It was her birthday and I thought I would go celebrate it with her, as well as to catch up with them. I stunned them by asking them out for dinner. They later told me I've changed (for the better). The old Charmaine was a quiet, meek girl who lived in her own world, a loner. Actually, I still am. But I've learnt to be more outgoing when the occasion calls for it.

It felt so, so nice. I long for the feeling of a family again. Wouldn't it be nice if my parents and I could sit around the dining table, talking about our day over dinner while watching television dramas on Channel 8? Why has that feeling vanished over the years? Just one night with my second family and I re-discovered that feeling. Just for one night.

Another highlight would be the clique outing on Friday afternoon. Raymond finally treated all of us. We headed for the Naked Fish Shoppe at the Grassroots' Club next to NYP. I must say, the portion for the student's meal is miniscule. The spaghetti Woon Ching ordered could be compared to the portion of a kiddy meal at other restaurants. Haha. The main point is we enjoyed ourself. (:

4. Taeyang's awesome new MV - Wedding Dress

Sad movies don't make me cry but this MV nearly made me. Which means it's good! I recommend watching it! :D

CHARMAINE CHEONG.

I’m a somebody and a nobody. I’m rational and emotional. I’m critical but I’m non-judgemental.

I like my things categorized by types and chronologically. I like taking photos to preserve the moments of my life. I like dystopian literature. I like reading Wikipedia articles at random. I like travelling to foreign lands and seeing the world. I like long conversations over good food. I like pop and classical music. I like guitars. I like cats. I like writing random, mushy letters and notes to the people important to me. I have a whole long list of things that I like, but you’ve got to get to know me better to know them all.