Life : A bowl of rice

 

as an Asian I barely remember any Chinese family meals I've had that is served without rice.

its just too incomplete a meal without it, I guess.

so then dare I equate rice with life?

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I like to see rice as my life.

with everyone I meet, its like the dishes that complement my bowl of rice.

and with that, a little of my rice gets eaten up, just like my lifeline.

its also up to you as to how you end your meal at the end of your lifeline.

are you going to stick with only the same dishes all the time?

or do you prefer a vast variety so much you cannot remember everyone of them?

are you going live a spiced up life with some?

or one that is bland and simple?

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no matter how you live it,

most importantly is that you feel satisfied at the end of your meal.

no regrets.

just a big smile and tummy to end with.

 

Christmas!

 

two more sleeps and..
its the most lovely time of the year again - Christmas!

every Christmas I always hope for snow outside my window
(despite the fact that Malaysia is hot like youknowwhat)
anyways.
and Christmas is also the time where I reflect on whatever I've done throughout the year.
Trying to change bad habits or striving to make better choices.
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no matter how you're celebrating Christmas this year.
I shall wish you all the best as you usher in the New Year.
Come up with some new goals.
Chasing some recent or old dreams.
Letting go of whatever you know you should.
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*also, a big shoutout to the Big Guy up there - Jesus!
it's HIS birthday after all.
and my Christmas wouldn't have been more complete without HIM.
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anddddddd. I finally decided on my ultimate Christmas wish.

A TAME FOX

 

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Life - 10 things I love most

The simple little things in life that may not seem much to others but the world to you.

Everyone has different little pleasures they find in life,

and I just decided to blog about the 10 things that I find lovely, and a blessing truly in my life.

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1. the sound and smell of rain
 

 

Of course the reasons include some cliché ones like

 a great weather to get cozy indoors, sweater days etc.

But another reason is because

Malaysia is a hot hot hot country.

And if you're a Malaysian I think you'll definitely be grateful

if there's sign of rain after umpteenth days of hot sun!

 

2. stars

I recently came back from Genting Highlands and managed to lie under the stars for a whole hour.

And may I say, I am willing to do that everynight!

As stars as your ceiling, there's nothing more beautiful, really.

 

3. the smell of ABC soup from my kitchen

There are days when I am awfully tired coming back from college (or before this year, school).

The mere smell of (this wonderful soup) made by my parents is sufficient to lighten up my mood.

Seriously. I am blessed.

 

4. the beach

Penang is blessed with a long strip of beautiful beaches.

And nothing beats the feeling of warm sand under one's toes and the smell of salty water.

Nuff said !

 

5. the smell of baked pastry

do I even have to elaborate?

 

6. clothes

both designing and buying them!

and I simply adore the smell of new clothes too! (yes they do have a smell)

 

7. Christmas

need I say more!
the coziness, Christmas lights, the shopping, the together time with friends and family,
and most of all it's Jesus' birthdayyyy.

8. sincere smiles
yes, I do have a soft spot for those.
when people are genuinely happy you can feel the happiness too.
its a bliss, really.

9. sunsets
I get to see these once in a while and I think its a real treat.
that few minutes when the skies turn from blue to orange to purple.
its just breathtaking.

10. little flowers by the road
yes, I think these are lovely.
no matter if they're planted or wild flowers.
I think these are like surprises and will brighten up my day no matter what!
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so there you have it! my simple list of a few little happiness I enjoy in life.
now, what's yours? (;

 



Life : gazing stars

 

Just got back from Genting Highlands!

Had a wonderful camp, lovely people.

Amazing memories.

But one of the highlights was the fact that i got the chance to witness shooting stars.

I may now live a happy life.

the skies were clear up the hill.

the starry night sky was just mesmerizing.

each star shined at its own brightness and sizes.

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* it was very much like this, the closest I could get from the internet!

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that's when the overthinker inside me becomes alive.

so, what if the people we meet in life is very much like gazing stars?

just like stars shining bravely amongst the cloudy skies -

those are the people whom you look up to.

the people whom you rely on most when you need comfort.

those around you, living their life as a purpose to shine in your life.

 

then there are people like the stars shining weakly in the sky -

they are the ones supporting you from afar.

those looking up to you.

those loving you even when you know not of their existence.

 

last but not least, the ones like shooting stars -

these are the ones which capture your attention the most.

you would strain your neck just to catch that one second glimpse of that shooting star.

so fast, so rare, too exciting that after that one second, you find yourself reluctant to leave, wanting to catch yet another glimpse of that shooting star. 

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Now, what if our whole life,

we've been busy chasing those shooting stars so much that we miss our on the stars embedded so beautifully on God's canvas we call sky.

what if we take for granted the love and support we have or had,

in exchange for something more exciting yet less promising and

a momentary pleasure that can never stay but keep you asking for more?

Life : thoughts from an airplane windowside

People once said humans can never fly, but here we are riding among clouds. 

I've been thinking as I looked out from the airplane window. Amazed by how a man dreamt and chased his dream, hoping one day we can be soaring in the skies above, looking at cities as though they were ants.

Courage. It's a very very abstract feeling. And yet without it, you can't do almost everything.

And to chase our dreams, without courage, we can never realize it. 

The courage to do something different, so absurd people say you're going crazy.

A dream to think out of the universe and perhaps make history?

I don't know where I'm heading next, to be honest. In fact I'm at a crossroad with no road signs at all.

So perhaps a little courage would help me to get along? And I do hope you gather yours too. Cause we're just starting our adventure some people call life. x

Travelette : Goodbye Brisbane!

Hello there!

I'm practically blogging on my flight back from Brisbane right now *dramatic sighs

This holiday had been amazing.

Clear skies, perfect weather, great shopping, wonderful host and hostess. 

And I'm blessed, really, to even be able to travel all the way to Australia.

The people in Brisbane are awfully nice. Making the trip even more pleasant!

They were ever smiling at almost every passerby and calling out pleasant greetings.

Oh the bliss.

The view from above my plane I superb so I figured that I should at least take a few snapshots.

Gold Coast's beautiful coastline as we depart Brisbane.

The clouds are like candy floss! If only I can have a carpet like this!

Last but not least, thank God for His faithfulness and His wonderful timing He had arranged for us throughout the whole holiday. 

Adios Brisbane! Till we meet again!

Selfie coming up,

Awfully sad to leave but happy that I had this great trip and my lovely family to be with throughout my holiday.

* thank you Paps and Ma for a great trip! And Gabriel for granting my hearts desire :D

Loves! x

Travelette : Day 7 in Brisbane

Not ready to leave just yet! But today is just as good as any other.

Our morning is wonderful. We took a trip down to a lovely beach on Coolangatta.

It is just like a cut out from magazines or calendars!

Tale a look at some shots I got.

The waters are blue, deep blue!

The cutest part are the Lovers Lock just like in the novels and movies.

How romantic! With no one but the sea to witness their undying love!

Say cheese! *winks

We also got the chance to rub our feet against the Australian sand!

The wind was breezy but the sun was burning hot. I got sunburn marks even though the weather was really cool.

Our afternoon was again spent at Harbourtown. Oh the joys of shopping!

Check out my lunch. Hahaha.

Burger Panini and chips. 

Another photo of us with Aunty Lynn and Uncle Stevens family.

Sadly it will be our last. *sobs!

We are grateful heaps and tons for the wonderful hospitality of our host, Uncle Steven, hostess, Aunty Lynn and their three wonderful children, Samuel, Sebastian and Simon.

They really went all out to make our holiday enjoyable and memorable! x

Travelette : Day 6 in Brisbane

How to I even describe this day!

My morning kicked off with a pleasant surprise.

We dropped by a shopping centre in Westfields.

It was huge.

And now for my surprise!

I was feeling giddy to get my hands on my beloved's latest album-Midnight Memories and the lovely debut perfume-Our Moment!

Little did I know my parents and brother had already got them for me when I was browsing for chocolates and stuff in Target.

They made me close my eyes and make a wish. Who knew?

I am truly hyped and grateful to them!

Next, we got off at Seaworld! It was wonderful!

We got a chance to watch the Spongebob Parade too!

Here are some snapshots!

We dropped by the Penguin Island to see the cute waddling penguins!

There's also a Dinosaur Island!

And....say hi Mr. Walrus!

The stunt jet ski show was awesome!

We got a lovely view from the cable car.

Another something new I saw was the polar bears!

They're huge. And super tall.

But they're adorable though!

The sharks and stingrays were a bomb too.

They were really close to the glass panels. Letting me catch a proper view of God's magnificent creations!

Next was the Dolphin Show at Imagine Cove. My favorite! Dolphins are just so kind and good natured.

* us having some fun at the Battle Boats. 

The game works like this. You fire your water cannons at people on the land and vice versa!

Got totally soaked after that!

The dinner for the night was splendid. Home cooked by Aunty Lynn, we had salmon with balsamic vinegar, curly fries, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes and duck sausages.

So sorry for the lack of photo! Was too excited to whip up the delicious meal! x

We are really blessed to have such wonderful host and hostess who practically prepared everything for us.

As my mum said, all we have to do was to play, eat and sleep! 

It's a wonderful holiday and I am really grateful for that!

Heading off to bed! Hope you're having a great time where ever you are!

Hoping to pop by Harbourtown again for some last minute shopping!

Travelette : Day 5

Today was a full day in Movie World!

And boy was I excited!

It was definitely a great experience and I met my love, Batman!

And Marilyn!

Just some photos to show you how the insides of Movie World looks like!

The Wild West Falls

Main Street Area

And I managed to visit the Justice League HQ!

One of the highlights of the day is the stunt show - FMX Overdrive!

The stunts were amazing!

I also did a little something I feel proud about! I slightly conquered my fear by taking a ride in the Wild West Falls!

Yay.

Anyways. The parade is also amazing.

There were several Looney Tunes characters parading down the Main Street. As well as a couple of the Justice League characters.

Flash, Wonderwoman, Supergirl and Green Lantern !

Scooby Doo

And his team...

* i love the little flowers you can always find around Brisbane (:

We also took a drive up Mt. Tambourine !

* I dozed off for a while but the scene is breathtaking! 

The meadows. The horses. Acres of vineyards and winery. Just like in the movies!

And the scenery from atop Mt. Tambourine.

Plus! A photo of our pizza feast at night!

Def different from Malaysias Pizza Hut and KFC!

Somehow less oily and more filling. Justsaying.

Anyways! Heading off to bed and preparing for a whole day in Seaworld tomorrow!

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