what have i been doing?

there has been ...

my own quiet time..
crazy time..
fun time..
memorable times..
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national art museum

since last year,
i wanted to visit the greek masterpiece but i never got the time.
so i had some free time on sat morning,
and i decided to head down!

it turned out that i didn't have to pay for the tickets cause it was international women day!
but anyway, i was so glad that i made my way down there and visited the exhibition.
if not, i think i would regret it for quite a while.

Nike - goddess of victory

these two exhibits were my favourite!
but somehow, they reminded me of this anime that i cant remember now.
but the wings on her were really cool.
the way that she was sculptured, the curves & shape..
all i can say is.. I'm speechless.

the philosophers - socrates, aristotle, aristophanes, sophocles

yea, they were the main leaders in greek philosophy in their own way.
the double portrait sculpture was cool like anything.
they looked like the Siamese twins.
i mean, the conjoined part was almost flawless!
so so cool!

one of the quotes on the walls around the exhibit hall

some were historical, some were inspiring.
this quote just left me pondering about the essence of
reasoning, understanding and being humble in life.

Hercules

i was quite disappointed that there wasn't a full body Hercules
in this exhibition.
i guess it'll be too expensive to fly him over.

cupid

everyone knows cupid.
our love angel.
he might be small, but the power of his bow was magnificent.

Aphrodite - she's supposed to be the most beautiful one among all the Goddess.

when i was looking at the sculpture,
i'm intrigued by the delicate work.
Esp in this piece where she just came out of her bath.
the resemblance of the wet cloth draped over her body -
i thought this was a pretty amazing piece!

Ares - god of war (the handsome one)

this pair of ms. belle and mr. charming
was the most expensive piece flown in.
sq first class cargo - imagine the hefty price.
i was admiring this supposedly mr. charming.
And, indeed,
his features were all placed together very very nicely.
the masculinity and aura around him.. ;D

the mid-air seal

this was another exhibit in the museum by this japanese artist.
this work was inspired by the greenery of singapore.
but i still couldn't figure out the seal.

i also went to take a look at 'history of singapore'.
there were so many things that i've never heard of.
am i a singaporean? i wonder!
oh, they gave me this companion to bring into the exhibition.
it is like a A5-sized video player with information
about each station of the exhibit.
advancement in technology and museum experience.
i think i still prefer to walk without the gadget.

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at east coast park on sunday!

met up with cab & norman over lunch and blade.
i went early to try to get the 'blading feeling' back.
and, i spent quite a bit of time at the skaters' corner!
it was quite an experience, and watching the acrobat skaters.

dazzle

i am never a dog-person.
but, surprisingly, i had such a great time hanging out with dazzle!
she's so smart and adorable!
sometimes,
the behaviour of animals just had me so amazed.
And, amused!

simple joy

oh, this is definitely an achievement!
cab & norman taught me how to ride a bicycle.
and, i'm overjoyed!
because, i can finally cycle!

i've always taught roller-blading is more difficult than cycling.
but after picking up cycling,
i'm thinking otherwise.
i took less than a day to pick up cycling.
but, for skating,
i took 3 days to learn how to blade properly!
and till now, i'm still trying to be firm and learning how to stop.
goodness!
nonetheless, i still enjoy both! :)
anyone? hehe!

crazy-nuts

i have been spending quality time with my family too.
lunch, dinner, shopping, window-shopping, dessert..
and. i tried this pair of orange shades.
haha.
what a fashion statement!

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it was a great week indeed.
i had quite a great deal of time with myself, family and friends!
i'm feeling recharged and energized!

definitely awesome!