Some Days

There are some days in which things are going great. You wake up and your hair looks nice, your skin looks nice, you have lots of energy, and you're ready for the day. Then the day is good, for whatever reason. Maybe someone said something hilarious in math class, or you found a dollar on the floor. Either way, there are good days.

Then there are normal days. You wake up and everything looks okay, but not great. Maybe you leave your pencil case at home and survive on a borrowed pencil, or a tiny stub from the bottom of the dark abyss you carry on your back. You eat whatever you can grab at the cafeteria, and it's greasy but still okay. Maybe it rains, but you only get a little damp.

There are also days that you might as well have given up at the start of. Days where you wake up late and have a stressful morning. You get a bad result on a test you thought you did well on. You lose something important and forget your keys, so you're locked out of your house. Days where you're lonely in a room full of people. Those are bad days.

Some days, I don't know what they are like. A whirlwind of all of those things- good, normal and bad. Most days are normal, because otherwise that would be weird. Some days start out badly and end up great. Some days work the opposite and start out good but crash and burn as soon as time wears on.

Some days you know why things aren't going well. Sometimes things just change without a moment's notice. Once in a while you can predict what type of day you're going to have tomorrow, and the day after.

So occasionally, I feel like writing abstract blogs. They don't have anything to do with Singapore, or what it's like living here for most people. But this is what it's like being a teenager here, and everywhere else I assume.

Random Natural Beauty Ramblings

So, this blog isn't a beauty blog, and it will never turn into one. But today, while avoiding working on my AP Euro paper, I've also done some research on natural beauty.

There's this Western concept these days that everyone is beautiful in some way, both inside and out. I think that's a great concept, but I'm certainly not above playing with natural "beauty aids" for clearer skin or whatever.

Also, apparently there's a movement online called "No shampoo" or "No Poo" in which you only wash your hair with baking soda and apple cider vinegar. There are some variations, all using natural stuff on your hair. I'm not certain if I want to try this. Does it actually get your hair clean? Besides, I just bought a massive bottle of this great-smelling shampoo, so I don't want it to go to waste.

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I "invented" a face mask today. I'm sure someone else has already come up with it, but this seems to be working pretty well with my skin.

- 1 tbsp green tea
- 1 tsp yogurt
- Oatmeal
- A bit of honey

Mix all that stuff together. It should be pretty runny, but that's okay. Apply to face and sit around with it looking like a hot mess until you're tired of wearing it and want to wash it off. The end.

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Maybe I'll start a natural beauty vlog. Or at least I'll make a couple of videos. That sounds fun.

My Thoughts on New Zealand

So, my New Zealand vacation is quickly coming to a close. We're flying out of Auckland on Sunday and then it's back to the heat and humidity of Singapore. Here's a list of my thoughts, opinions and observations of New Zealand.

1. The roads are curvy. At least the seaside roads. Either be ready to drive carefully and slowly, sleep the whole way through, or take some anti-motion sickness medicines.

2. It really is the adventure capitol. I swear, any crazy extreme activity you could ever think of is available here. Bungy, bungy swing, giant hamster ball things, skydiving, diving, snorkeling...

3. New Zealand is very eco-conscious. It's really nice to find a place that is actively aware of how much they are using every day. It's also pretty easy to find recycling bins and stuff.

4. New Zealand is Middle-earth. There's areas that look just like the Shire. Then there's the Misty Mountains. Oh, and then there's the woods that look like Lothlórien. And Isengard.

5. People here seem to have a nice work-life balance. It's not like America where all people do is work. People have hobbies and passions that they actively pursue outside of work.

6. People in New Zealand are fit, or at the very least they are active. There are middle-aged mountain bikers!

7. New Zealand is chilly. Bring a jacket if you've come from steamy Singapore, because you'll freeze the whole trip.

8. New Zealand has a lot of sheep. And cattle.

9. New Zealand is amazing! I think everyone should come visit here ^.^