I LOVE FRIDAY.

Let's kick start this post with a pretty picture! 

My favourite flower! :) 

Looking at sunflowers makes me really happy for some reason. It just oozes happiness! I'm growing one myself actually (well, to be specific, I only watered it twice, I have to thank Nina and her flatmates for taking care of mine) The flower in the picture is not mine actually. My sunflower is the tallest but so far it has not bloom yet! I'm really looking forward to the day when the beautiful flower will finally appear! :)

Tadah! Healthy and strong sunflowers :) They kind of remind me of jack and the beanstalk. LOL

This week has been a bit hectic cause we started learning about the musculoskeletal system. My final exam is just three weeks away and we're expected to learn and understand a whole new system by then. (-_-) I'm feeling a bit stressed out and worse still, I'm down with a flu now. :( Not sure if it was the side effects of the injectionS (I had two, hurt like crazy) or it's due to the lack of sleep. Either way, it's pretty ironic cause during the entire winter a few months ago, I was perfectly fine and now that it's summer, my nose decided to erupt like a volcano. 

I took this photo during the frigid winter.

But it's cold no more because SUMMER IS HERE! :D

The weather is really warm nowadays! It's a common sight to see students on the grass with a book or having picnics in the glorious sunshine. I never realize that I missed being soaked by the warmth of the sunlight! LOL I can finally wear my summer tops and shorts now which is so awesome!! During the winter, with my wind breaker, scarf, gloves, boots and 2 layers of clothing underneath, I look like a fat sausage. LOL. But, I don't even look delicious -.-

We got our NHS card! Basically it allows us to enter the hospital and enter restricted areas by swiping our cards like a boss. :D But to me, the best thing is, this card gives me 50% off Dominos !!! :D

Notice how I tried to discreetly shield my face. LOL. Unsurprisingly, my photo turned out so different, in a horrible way. I look like a fat fishball with jaundice T_T. I realized I always have really bad experience with photo taking. NONE of my pictures turned out right before :(  I'm so embarrassed to use my student card cause I look like a terrorist. LOL. It never fail to generate laughter and mocking from my friends whenever they see my picture. hahahahaha, oh well, at least it puts a smile on people's faces :)

Shoot, my nose is running like a broken tap. I think I need to go get some rest before I drown in my own mucus. 

Till then.

pikee

Bloom

I was walking up the hill with a friend of mine where she suddenly pointed at the tree ahead of us. It was so pretty, we couldn't resist stopping to capture a picture. A ray of sunlight was streaming through the red leaves, giving it a breathtaking glow.

It's worth it to just stop for a while to take in what the world has to offer. Enjoy the simple pleasures in life, people :)

Till then,
pikee

Goldney's Grotto and Wonderland!

Got discounted tickets to watch Goldney's Alice in the Wonderland production! Till this day, we honestly do not know what BF means? We narrowed it down to best friend, boyfriend and breakfast. LOL. All three seems unlikely though. If you know, do enlighten me. haha

Edit : OK, it means booking fee. I feel stupid now LOL. 

It was supposed to be an open air production but they moved it indoors due to the bad weather the past couple of days. But that day, it was so sunny and warm! What a waste :/

On the way to the underground grotto!  

It is dated 1739 (wow, it's 273 years old) and is built by Thomas Goldney III.

There was supposed to be a fountain here but it was removed the day before we came. :(

The river god.

The wall is made up of 200 species of shells brought from the Caribbean and the African waters.

SIMBA. LOL

LOL. The picture is marred slightly by our ugly grocery bags.

The reason why we brought snacks is so that we can eat them during the play. LOL

I bought a large bag of fries which tasted SO good. Yums.

These were our reactions during the half time. HAHA. The play isn't bad, just that it's so confusing. The original story is slightly confusing already and they added new scenes which made the whole thing more bewildering. There's this scene where a baby turned into a pig and a grown man in a maid costume stirring the soup LOL. But towards the end, it became better. :)

The caterpillar was hilarious. The humps were actually the actors bending their backs underneath the sheet LOL.

I like her dress! :D

The whole cast! :)

Till then,

pikee

Final part of Oxford! :)

Finally! The last part of the Oxford trip after such a long delay. 

Let's start with a picture that showcases one of my many special talents.

 Okay okay, hold the applause, there's no need for a standing ovation. oh stop it you! It's not an easy feat I have to admit, overthrowing such a large tree but IF YOU THINK YOU CAN, YOU CAN.

A proof to show that it is really heavy. :P

We entered the Museum Of Natural History because we enjoy learning about history and being transported back to the past, not because the admission fees is free. LOL.

I think this is a whale's jaw. LOL. I can't help shuddering when I try to imagine its real size when its jaw is THAT big already omg. Imagine falling into an ocean and find it staring at you with its menacing eyes.

I don't think it likes kisses. hahaha

Ugh, I find this scary. I really dislike all those animal horror movies like jaws, alligators, spiders etc etc. I just find them creepy. But my sister loves it, so I have to watch it sometimes -.-

Angry bird. LOL

Let's play a game! Try guessing the skeletons! Highlight to find out the answer. 

ERR, I'm not sure. Rhino??? 

Shit, can't remember. Okay, try seeing the small display text there and tell me. okay, this is a  lousy game.

OK I KNOW THIS!! ELEPHANT. 

I love you Charles Darwin! <3 You made biology slightly interesting. Unlike Newton who made Physics so goddamn hard.

YUMSS!

I really pity the T-rex. Probably the reason why it's so grumpy all the time is because the other dinosaurs made fun of its tiny hands. So it had to take revenge by eating them LOL. Imagine, he can't scratch his back when it's itchy (absolute torture when  you can't find the EXACT itchy spot) or play with a ball or give a dinosaur hug. Awwww lonely fella. :(

Minerals that fluorescence in the dark! I should get one and put it on my bedside so I wouldn't hit my toe on the way to my bed when I switch off the lights at night. -.-

OH, just to clarify something. We were actually allowed to touch the exhibits displayed in the open, so don't worry it's not like we're defying the rules and risk destroying them. :)

What's so special about this rock, you may wonder?

Look at its age. LOL

It is older than my great great great great (100x) grandfather yo!

RAWR?

It's funny how so many large dinosaurs are actually herbivores and tame. (unless they are provoked of course LOL)

It reminded me of the movie, Helen the Baby Fox :( So sad!

It's so pretty! Oh gosh, I really hope that it's just a mannequin and not a preserved real fox. :( But then again, the fur is very soft and lifelike..

The owl used in the Harry Potter movie. KIDDING LOL.

Delicious spicy noodles for dinner! :) 

After a wonderful long day, we head back to good old Bristol. :)

I had such a fun time travelling around and discover the bits and pieces that make Oxford so unique. :) I'm looking forward to explore more new places!

till then

pikee