This is going to be my first post in 7 months so please pardon me if I’m shooting randomly. I’m pretty sure no one’s going to be reading this but just for my own references in the future: As some might know, the past year had been a very difficult year for me and I just wanted to thank all the angels in my life who has see me through these times. 
I really appreciate how you guys are here for me, picking up my calls at 2am and simply just listening to me. Without your support, I might still be on Titanic sinking… fast. 
That aside, I am getting back on my feet and getting my blog back on track! This layout has been hovering around for the past 3 – 4 months and I have finally managed to sit down and work on it. Minimalistic – not my usual style but it really hits close to home. Life is as simple it can gets – friends, family, food, tea & just simply enjoying myself, what’s more in life to ask for? 
While I was away, so much has happened AKA lots of upgrades were required both to WordPress and plugins. I am still fiddling with what’s new on the latest version though I highly doubt I will be needing any of the new features (if any). Meanwhile, I got most of the bugs floating around fixed. I did not carry out cross browsers testing so shoot if you noticed anything quirky!
There are so many things I wanted to blog about, to remember in the future and this will be the first. 2011 was the most valuable lesson in my life thus far and I can now tell the world, I’m a better and happier person and most importantly, I am myself.
Aloha! I was invisible (went MIA) from the web community since last November/December. Well, to keep things short, I took a much needed break to socialise in the “real world”. 
Surprisingly, I managed to keep to the 6 months time frame I had given myself to chill, relax and simply not think/code/draw (except when I’m working of course). I was still active on Facebook and occasionally on Twitter though.
My Photoshop was also collecting dust and spiders during the past half a year. I suppose this “Welcome back from the dead” layout isn’t one of my best but at least it’s something new. =p As usual, there isn’t any major changes to the overall structure of the layout. I did not carry out any cross-browser compatibility test due to the lack of time. It will be good if you can let me know if you notice any issues.
Short updates of what happened during the past 6 months:
- Permed my hair for the second time!
- Popped by Taiwan for the first time in early May
- Officially graduated from UOL Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance with Second Class (Upper) Honours
- Pampered myself with new gadgets: Canon S95 and the iPad 2
- Lots of shopping trips with mum and my lovely girls
As the saying goes, a picture speaks a 1,000 words…
1000 words of the past 6 months
I look forward to getting back to blogging soon. I hope.
As promised, a new layout after my exams! I would consider this layout as one of the simplest I have made over the past 2 years. This design strays away from my usual cute and colourful style. There are no kawaii cartoon (or panda for that matter) characters nor bright rainbow colours. I find this change very refreshing but I’m not sure if others feel that way too. It made use of just pastel colours and the entire design revolves around the Sakura flower.
This layout is inspired by both the art and soundtrack of the animé Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan. I am totally in love with this animé especially the art – beautiful cherry blossoms featured in many scenes and not to mention learning a bit more about the history of Japan. I have been listening to the soundtrack for a few days before coming up with this design. In conclusion, love or hate?
Scan credit to animepaper.net
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