More trees...anyone?

I've finally finished this semester. Can't believe how fast time has passed. Despite some minor health problems, I'm rather surprised that I'm functioning reasonably well both physically and psychologically (sorta... provided that the base line is not very high in the first place). Now that I've finished the first semester, I have one month of winter break with which I don't know what to do. I was actually hijacked by the fear of being planless this morning when I woke up and desperately in search of something to fill the time this afternoon.

But still... no plans....

uuuurrrrggggghhhh..... can feel the fear growing within......

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Went to the city yesterday and hit the Botanic Garden and Shrine of Remembrance. Got a wedding present for my friend, tried some Italian food with my friend, and came across a very funny tram driver. A pretty productive day :)

I didn't really plan to visit this Shrine of Remembrance but it just sorta popped up on my way to the Botanic Garden.


This is the Remembrance Garden. Should look better at sunset but clouds were gathering which completed block the golden light from the setting sun.



The view from the balcony of the Shrine...

Botanic Garden.... The ground was carpetted by yellowish fallen leaves. A nice spot for picnic.
Imagine a pair of shiny eyes and jagged teeth in the tree shadow... doesn't it look like a monster?*******************************************************
This possum sneaked into my garden last night. At first I didn't notice it resting next to the wondow, but then it turned its head and stared right into my eyes when I climbed the stairs back to my room and caught me off guard.

It then jumped onto the tree with its gaze still fixated on me...

I hope that the flashlight didn't blind its eyes...