Wake Me Up When September Ends.

Throughout the years, my blog have been my very companion, documenting each and every aspect of my life. I remembered the very first time I blogged, it was a friendster blog, because I am always afraid I will forget the amazing things that happened to me in college, and the amazing people I met along the way.

The start of medical school brewed a new spirit in me, that inspired me to start as a new leaf. I deleted my Friendster blog (in which I regret so badly now), and embarked a new life with blogger. And here I am today, four and a half years later, still faithfully logging my thoughts into this little diary of mine.

Today, my blog grew another milestone older. It took a turn in appearance. When designing this blog template, I glanced back at my previous blog templates, and realize that, my blog matures with me as I grow up. The appearance, the outlook, the content. But some things never change, and those elements are still consistently present throughout all the new fresh layout designs, and those elements are so unique to me, it describes me as a person.

Looking back at a few of my previous blog header designs.

And today's blog design took me approximately 4 hours playing around with brushes and backgrounds. The reason why I took such a long time creating this template was because I wanted the background to me unique to me, and I wanted each element in the background to signify my life. So I took hours searching for the right pictures, thinking of what missing piece could be added.

And of course, the blog header. It has the same exact gold fonts of the previous header. Something about this font and colour screams royalty to me. And I love it a lot.

Every single item in the background has a meaning. Each piece is a part of my life.

The caduceus signifies my medical education, which is going to be the most integral piece of my life from now on. 

The handheld mirror : A reflection of self.

The princess's tiara : Everyone is born special. And it is a fact that many of us tend to forget so fast.

 The dandelion : Symbol of freedom. Freedom to explore the world and seize opportunities.

 The high heels : A reminder to relax, and shop once in a while. That is what makes us girls happy anyways. 

A husky : A faithful companion.

An abandoned sailboat : It will one day be my dream to pick up sailing again.

Mr Teddy Bear : To nver forget my roots. The place I grew up at, the people I grew up with, and the things I treasure as I was growing up. 

The oriental painting : I am one proud Chinese. 

Last but not the least.

The world is magical out there. But a simple cottage in a forest with a significant other (2 birds with one another) is sufficient for me.

Signing off!