Blog - March Overview

Dear Chat,

There was a season in my life where affirmation felt necessary. I realised I often longed to be seen, acknowledged, and told that I was doing well. At the same time, I also told myself I shouldn’t need it — that I should be strong enough to validate myself. Through these reflections, I began to see that this wasn’t a weakness, but a pattern shaped by my past.

What I discovered: Affirmation is not the problem. Dependence on it is.

I learned that it is human to appreciate encouragement. But I also learned that my worth cannot fluctuate based on whether someone notices me. I can affirm myself. I can recognise my own effort. I can quietly acknowledge my own growth.

Personal - Eyesore Tanning

Hi Blog,

I took a leave of absence today to recharge before the start of Term 2 at school. I decided to visit my favourite island again! My boss did question why I couldn't take leave during the school holidays or go to the island on the weekend.

Whoever knows me understands that I need a quiet beach to be an eyesore for the day.

I don't want to go to a crowded beach; I just want to relax and do nothing for the day. Since Mr. Sun, RD and T also wanted to join me, let's go!

If you missed my previous trips to Lazarus Island, you can check them out here. Oh my, I have visited Lazarus quite regularly. Lazarus Island and Kusu Island (2017) and again (2017), Solo trip (2017), Drone on the Island (2018), Disappointed Trip (2019), Chao Ta Day (2020), Me-Time (2020), Leading a Group (2020), Beach boy (2021), Visiting the island (2021), Explored the Unexplored (2021), Rainy Island (2021), Best Suntan (2022), Monday Orange (2022), Leading a Hike (2022), Sunny Island (2022), Mr Sun's Island (2023), Lesser Sun (2023), No Water (2023), Access while Low Tide (2023), New Tent (2024), Free Trip (2025), Quiet Battle Within (2025), A Day at Lazarus (2025), Weekend Suntan (2026)

Hiking - Keppel Hill Bunker

Hi Blog,

Today was my day off in lieu. Instead of sitting at home, I decided to step out and explore a bit. Where should I go today?

Today's weather was beautiful. I shouldn't waste this opportunity. Even though I felt burned out from visiting the same place, I told myself I should revisit some places to see the updates. Today I decided to explore Keppel Hill.

Previously, I had visited Keppel Hill many times, and I still love its quiet and all its possibilities. If you have missed out on my previous posts about it, you may read them too: Abandoned Keppel Hill Reservoir (2021), Big Banyan Tree (2022), West side of Keppel (2023), Finding the Wall in Keppel (2023), Revisit Keppel (2024).

Personal - Suits for the Theme #120

Hi Blog,

When I look back at this short series, I realise how much ground it quietly covered. It started with judgement — the comments, the labels, and the feeling of being misunderstood for something as simple as clothing. Then it moved into meaning — why I was drawn to fitted clothes, to the colour white, and to what they symbolised for me growing up. And eventually, it arrived at acceptance — choosing to wear what I like, not because others approve, but because it feels honest to who I am today.

In the end, it was never really about clothes.

Through these reflections, I began to see a bigger picture. Clothing was just the surface. Beneath it was a familiar human struggle — the fear of being judged, the habit of comparing ourselves to those who seem more accepted, and the quiet question we all ask at some point: Is it safer to be myself, or to blend in? I don’t think this struggle is unique to me. We all have our own version of “white clothing” — something we love, but hesitate to embrace fully because of how others might see us.

Park - Yishun N8 Park

Hi Blog,

Let's continue our park exploration for the day - park (part) 3. The amount of pun here is perfect! (I understand it is not amusing.) Anyway, N8 Park is quite near 3G Park and Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, which offer more space for residents to use.

I think this photo would be perfect as a theme cover for my future SG parks adventure post.

Let's explore this new park located beside HomeTeamNS Khatib - N8 Park! It was getting hotter and sunny, so we had to complete this as soon as possible.