Closing Thoughts

Final moments of 2013

As I begin drawing the curtains on 2013, flashbacks of fond and bitter moments linger in my thoughts. Can't really control what life throws at me, rather I control how I react to them. I must say though, that I am pretty pleased with how things turned out. Most valuable lesson I've learned and still learning: To love unconditionally, and not to expect but hope (in certain cases).

 

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7     

 

For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? ~ Romans 8:24

(continued)
You'd scold, I'd try to pacify
We constantly argued and sometimes;
It got out of hand
We stood firm on our own principles
(to be continued....)



 

My friend, my companion, my inspiration ~ Cael

 

And So It Begins

Determined, I started searching for running events in Malaysia. Found one and signed up - The Burden Run. At first, I wondered why they call it as such, until I read the below details:-

 

Distance:

10.2KM

 

Race Illustration:

4.5KM run;

Pick up the sandbag at sandbag station;

Run with the sandbag for the remaining 5.7KM

 

I've got about 3 weeks to whoop myself into shape. We'll see what happens - it'll be a nice birthday present to myself should I complete the course. And in February, another 2 more? :)

 

It started off with me despising you

I remember the days when you'd call

And I'd be like, "darn, it's her again"

Unwillingly I answered, and attended

I put on a mask, with a fake accent

(to be continued....)

Upcoming Goals

Back home after a week. Waiting for Cael to come home. I need to clean the house! Lost a bet to a friend about losing weight, so now I need to learn how to bake a cheesecake. Got all fired up about running a marathon next year - I need to start working out.

 

I don't know where this is heading,

Heck do I know what the outcome is going to be

I just have a strong feeling about it,

And decide to take a risk with it.

 

Though all odds seem to be against it

I chose to believe

Things which the naked eye cannot comprehend

The heart will try

 

“I see a beautiful city and a brilliant people rising from this abyss. I see the lives for which I lay down my life, peaceful, useful, prosperous and happy. I see that I hold a sanctuary in their hearts, and in the hearts of their descendants, generations hence. It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.”
― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

You Know You're Old When...

Your back starts to feel uncomfortable after long hours being awake and your nose starts bleeding because of body heating. That's what happened to me recently when I stayed awake through the night. Chatted up a few croupiers. Their topic of discussion - MC quota for a year (weird).

Walked to the MRT at 6:45 AM. Went to the gym, did my routine steam bath (felt asleep inside...Twice!). Supposedly collect show tickets at MBS, but theater was closed. Got checked in about 3:00 PM.

Went to a dog cafe later I the day. Saw many dogs who were playful of each other. Walked a mark, had a simple yet meaningful breakfast.

Five Days of Joy, Four Nights of Bliss

Never did I expect would it happen
It started off as an idea, a joke some may say
With an ounce of hope and faith
Dreams now became reality

Little by little, bit by bit
Suddenly found myself at a juncture...
Excited, thrilled, afraid, uncertain

.

This was taken on a Saturday, a day before the Chinese Winter Solstice. A boy helping his mom make the 'tang yuan' balls.

Taken at KLIA. It actually gets updated every time someone drinks a vodka and recommends it thru the app.

Holiday

Walked the whole day, exhausted but not sleepy. Laying on the bed trying to sleep, looking up the ceiling counting sheep. I feel happy. I wonder how can I stop snoring...

All I Want for Christmas

DJI Phantom 2 Vision.

Seemingly Awkward

TGIF! Another week to go before a week's worth of break begins. Feeling excited yet strange, eager yet holding back.

You know this blissful feeling
When your heart starts to tinkle
And emotions run wild
Objectivity temporarily shuts off

Happy as it may seem
Something doesn't feel right
It changed all of a sudden
A gap suddenly turned distance

4:30 AM

The alarm of my Blackberry goes off, I hesitantly pull myself out of bed. 5 minutes after, he starts wagging his tail and frantically jumps around. Yes, Cael knows it's walking time! Strap his chain and collar around his neck, and out we go. I enjoy the morning walks, they seem to be quiet and the air more cooling. 30 minutes later, we come home. His feet are washed and dried. My turn to start ironing my clothes, take a quick shower, prepare his room and shortly thereafter, I am on my way to the train station at 6:00 AMq

Being Positive

Is hard sometimes. So many challenges, so little time. Prioritization is paramount, yet is sometimes overlooked. Connection is key, but there's a breakdown.