My sleeping cycle is all messed up

It is one of those rare, wonderful and frequently anticipated rainy nights where I should be deep in slumberland, yet here I am sitting in front of my computer nonetheless.

Day 2 of my semester break:

Woke to a nightmare featuring a killer whale that wanted to make a meal of me and my boyfriend at Sea World. It kept leaping out of the pool snapping its massive jaws, and we ALMOST GOT KILLED. Ran out of Sea World into a shopping mall, only to discover that said killer whale has the ability to transform into human form and track us down on foot. Got so disturbed trying to escape from the killer whale man in my dream that I woke in shock and dared not go back to sleep. I blame this disturbing dream on Vector's pet shark in Despicable Me. I watched that movie before sleeping, and look how it turned out. Yeah, only people like me can get nightmares from watching cartoons. *facepalm*

Had ambitious plans to wash my car after it went for routine servicing -- only to discover that dad got it cleaned at an RM8 car wash. Not too happy with the quality of the wash as I discovered many questionable marks on the roof (most likely to be bird poop), but decided to let it slide due to the amount of work I would have to go through to get it cleaned up (i.e. get the bucket, soap and sponge from upstairs, fill it up, spray the car, clean up the poop, rinse the soap suds, bring the washing equipment back up and clean them -- yeah very troublesome indeed.

So I decided instead to do a round of spring cleaning in my room since well, it has been awhile. I have chanced upon a number of happily settled spiders in several dark corners of my room during the past year. Or longer. Waiting around for nature to take its course wasn't really the best idea, I suppose. Armed with my new buddy, the vacuum cleaner, I think I managed to exterminate the spider population in its entirety. Felt quite pleased with myself until the dust attack that left my eyes and nose watering. Decided to call it a day then. Proceeded to humour myself for the remainder of the afternoon downloading new apps on the iTunes store and updating myself on geek news.

And a few hours ago, I entertained myself watching The Hunger Games. Deeply impressed by Jennifer Lawrence's performance in the film and am hooked to the plot and story. Spent an hour or so soaking it all up. Feeling rather satisfied albeit sleepy at this moment.


Realization #1: I need to do something with my life.

Realization #2: I am probably going to get nightmares again.

Mobili Workshop

HELLO WORLD I AM FREE!

AT LONG LAST !!!

Over and done with my second year, next up on my agenda is a one month break :D

Happy giler! *war dances in glee*

Today I went for the Mobili workshop and it was super fun. I was TOTALLY dreading the group project making session because I didn't know anyone there, pulled a horribly exhausting all-nighter and felt super shitty this morning. But as it turns out, I couldn't be more wrong!!! And I am soooo happy to be in the wrong for once!

My group mates are such nice people. Everyone was so agreeable and amicable that it was an absolute pleasure working together. And even though we didn't get any placing or anything for our attempt I am still so happy because I enjoyed the process so much.

All other groups each produced a very complete and comprehensive furniture mockup (yes they even came out with material selections and discussed jointing and manufacturing issues, super impressive!) whilst we created a conceptual model of a playground because we think that 6 people working on one furniture piece is just too mainstream. Kidding lah we just took a different approach to design -- do first and figure it out later ;)

My group and our playground masterpiece!

Here's a closer look~

It is damn cool. We even have a crawling machine (!!!) 

(That's the paper-fold inspired device on the left side of the bottom photo)

Our project was VERY creatively stimulating! Just look at the development possibilities there! For me it totally exudes elements of playfulness and fun. Gosh I love these hands on just-for-fun-no-stressing projects like this. Forget about insufferable criteria like exceedingly fine workmanship standards. Leave aside the mountains of research, precedent studies and difficult questions that are meant to break your spirit and discourage you. Equipped with just our minds and hands, it is amazing to see ideas form and take shape.

Disclaimer: I am not saying that workmanship, research and practicality aren't important. But it sure feels damn good to not let those things get in the way of your creative process.

You know, throughout the semester I got more and more frustrated and mind blocked about my design. Nothing seemed to turn out the way I wanted. Everything existed purely within the confines of my brain, but nothing could materialize. Today's workshop helped me rediscover my passion for it, resuscitate and reignite the thoughts and ideas deep inside my head that clamour to get out, but for most of the time remain trapped inside. Gosh this feels like unleashing the titans -- to taste the surge of power that was suppressed for a long time. Yup that just about sums it up.

Why am I waxing poetic all of a sudden? Chop chop let's move on.

So, today ALSO marks the end of my second year! Definitely worth commemorating! I submitted my FFFE (last pending assignment) today and I felt like a load was lifted off my shoulders. Oh god this feeling is damn awesome. I almost wanted to tear in joy because my struggle for this semester had came to an end.

My excellent mood resulted in me singing in the car at the top of my voice (accompanied with some sassy moves too *wiggles eyebrows*) as I wove my way home through the never ending stream of vehicles AND succeeding in avoiding traffic jams altogether! My day just couldn't get any better. 

I feel so contented.

This is bliss :)