New Blog

In Aug, I have decided to buy my own domain and start a new blog for writing. 

So here it is! Design is work in progress as I have heaps on my plate at the moment, but it's definitely on my to do list!

www.theroadlesstravelledxxping.com

Love is what makes the world go round!

I am drained!
(But very happy!)

Day2 was an eye opener, I think I am amidst nurturing an idea.

Had a wonderful dinner with Paola, we went silk hunting. I hit my daily 3 Italian words quota most definitely. I am so pleased that I can actually have a conversation about serious stuff and life with her in Italian now! I won't know all the words but it's good enough to carry the conversation.
How cool is that!

Finding Yourself Can be quite Expensive

This year, I have embarked on a series of projects, with the main aim of finding myself.

Many times now while at work, I do find myself feeling trapped, and something that's just telling me there's more out there.

I have a wonderful family, and a great relationship with my parents. Ok, we fight and argue at times, but there's no major underlying issues
I have great health, abled limbs. I am in a loving relationship with Gian that just keeps getting better.
I am working in a foreign bank that has for great prospects.
I have friends I can count on.And, I even have friends I can't count on, but they are there for a good laugh or two!

Yet, something is missing.

I don't know if it's just me and my annoying inside voice, but I can say that listening to this voice has never caused me any regrets.

Maybe this is just the way the soul seeks for growth, so hell yea I am going to listen to everything it whispers.

So this Friday morning, I find myself sitting in a room filled with strangers, yet all united with a common goal: to find ourself and realize our true potential.

Sgd2300 poorer, it better works! Haha.

Back in the hot room

After a month long break from bikram, Iast night I signed up for another 4months!

For the past month I was cheating on bikram with swimming! Ever since I discovered I could swim in tioman in the big fat open sea, i have gone swimming at every chance.
Then I started to miss those kick ass sessions at BYCH so I decided to jump back in.

This time, I am going to do yoga once or twice a week, and swimming once a week. So that would give me a good dose of exercise

Traveller

Such is the way some Sundays would feel to me, ever since I decided to move to Singapore.
Even after 5 years of calling Singapore home, I never fail to feel sad and depressed whenever it's time to say goodbye to my parents, another 4-6weeks before I get to see them again.

The first two years was the hardest. I remember how Sam and I used to cry our eyes and heart out whenever it was time to board the bus or plane.
I hated the feeling of dread, almost like a death sentence whenever the departure drew closer.

These days, it is less extreme, and whenever I say good bye I try to be abit more nonchalant about it. As if by the next day I would come strolling home again.

Today is one of the better goodbyes. I think the sun plays a part too, it's particularly hard to be sad on such a gorgeous sunny Sunday.
Also, my fellow travelers in this bus are in the same position as I am. I see these men and women bidding their families good bye, a little sadly, but I think we are all here in this position because we want to see explore and see what life is, outside of kl.

I feel comforted almost to know that I am not alone especially as I hear the happy conversations in hokkien and Cantonese.

Back to my book. Thanks mum for the three books. I can't wait to wolf them all down!

First recording:completed

I am so pleased and relieved that I have completed the first recording, way before my dateline.
All I need to do know if to have it edited in that it slightly needs to be cropped and I am good to go.
Thank god I came home to kl to get it done, having mum around to help me out with getting the supplies helped alot. Mum's are always the best, and she's definitely my best friend.

So yes, back to breakfast with my parents and am heading back to sg his noon. This Friday is going to be one hectic day but I am def looking forward to it !!!
Exciting times!

Content Producing

So at 1801 hours this evening, I threw all the paperwork, notes and whatnots into my already-full desk, and made my way home as fast as I could. Of course, along the way, I bought salad and juice from my fave salad stop at Arcade.

I had a good reason to be in a hurry, for it is this evening that I shall begin work on my content!

First up, there was this video that I had to view, and because I have been awake since 0500 hours today, I am having a bit of a problem concentrating.

So I have to work on my framework, content and produce a video by Tuesday. This Tuesday to be exact, and as excited as I am, I am growing a wee bit anxious!

Anyways, time to shower, and back to watching the videos and brainstorming on my content!

I have a thousand photos to look at and also work on for videos (this can wait, for its for pleasure!), I am going to focus on the essential things for now!

Ciao
Oh, I am also very proud to say that my Italian has improved tremendously thanks to Paola. Here's to never-ending improvement!

Keep speaking up

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the direction I am taking.
I find myself sick and tired of having to live a life up to social and family expectations

Why must I be in banking?
I want to have the liberty to plan my day
I want to have the freedom to speak
I want to have the freedom to do things I love


I am sick of doing things just because that's what everyone else is doing. M
Stuck to a 9-6job that they loath, but yet do it still, just 'cause.

So, I am pleased to have received Andy's email today, and I can't wait to embark on this adventure!
I still have heaps to do, but the sails have been set, and I am about to take on this journey!

Anyways, over the weekend we threw a BBQ together with Gian's batchmates, and we were blessed with gorgeous weather and great company!

Back from Tioman!

Once again, we come back burnt right down to our butts, but it was worth it!
The days were spent lazing under the sun by the beach, swimming in the sea, snorkeling, bumming on the rented boat while gian and Alfredo dived, collecting seashells,I wish I could relive it all over again.
Today, back to work, just about time to get back into action !

Summer!

Ok it's hot and sunny all year round in Asia. But in July, it just feels a bit more summerish, and I am definitely in a more carefree mode!
Haze is still here though, so we are staying in doors most of the time. But man, I got myself some spankin new shades!

We spent all morning with the great move, and we are now in this kick ass condo. Perfect. Alfredo is now here in Singapore, so it's just wonderful to be surrounded by his family, feels like Italy!

July, here I come!!!

Travel Video 2: Second Attempt, Cape Town

Lately I have been experimenting with videos, and here is my second attempt!
:)
I chose Cape Town because I love stitching photos and videos together  in my videos. I have really been into this whole video editing thing, definitely beats a photo album!

Since I am staying home today from work, I shall try experimenting with videos using just still photos in a bit. Exciting times!

Father's Day

Ok there was no celebration or dinner, simply because we were all in different cities last Sunday. But yes, I am thankful for dad indeed:)

My first travel video :)

Super charged up Summer!

Ok, i know we have summer all year around, but there's something about june to august that just feels like a holiday! Breezy, relaxed, almost lazy, and definitely, happy. Bliss!

I am trying to write as much possible, especially on days like this when I am really charged up with ideas, enthusiasm and all things lovely.

Gian completed the second set of the nlp today, three more sets to go. Already I see the changes, and boy am I excited for my turn. He tries to be as ambiguous possible while trying to share with me his experience, and I love his energy!

He told me all about goal setting and perception, there was even a mystery offsite activity today. I am so curious but I shall not ask too much to be fair to myself!

So the evening was spent at chymes, we bumped into Gabriele and a friend , whose name I can't remember now. Haha.
Anyways, they are moving in June, so we are super excited planning BBQ s and dinner parties!

This is really a mundane post, but I do truly want to remember days like this. Sunny, happy, contented and excited!

Home!

Been spending the days home lazing around, great just what I need and deserve! R&R !
Pa is back from Bangkok whilst mum has left for Penang for the weekend. I miss her already, and home isn't quite the same without her fussing over me, but I am glad we are doing this, because she really misses Penang!
So yes! Back to the couch, with sugar and muffin. Glorious just glorious!!

Happy tired

Exhausted, but oh I am happily snuggled up in the coach to KL right now, all ready for the start of my 3-day weekend.
I am awfully pleased today because I spoke to my boss and asked for a bigger portfolio, and successfully assigned myself to this team that is doing superb sales. Woohoo!

Just great as I have been feeling a bit bored of late, and it's probably because it has been slightly over a year that I am with this bank.

Also, gian and I have confirmed our trip to Sibu island next weekend, so I am truly looking forward to getting my ass to the beach!

Anyways, this weekend I am going to dedicate myself all to working on this upcoming project with cel, and to spending time with the family. That, and visiting Sammy too.

Ok, time to crash in the bus.

One Hand Show

For a day now I have been balancing everything with just one hand.
Write emails- right hand
Write- right hand
Shower- one hand
Text- one hand

That, and I am a left hander!

It brings everything into new perspective, how every little thing counts, yet we take them for granted - our hAnds, fingers, eyes, toes, hair !!
so yes count your blessings!

The Not So Gentle Reminder

We should never take anything for granted, no matter how tiny it may seem.

Walking home from a coffee/tea session last night with Cel, I tripped and fell onto the road, scraping my hands. No problem right since all the fall did was to leave a big fat red gash the size of a fifty cent Malaysian coin.
That's not too bad. Except, it hurt like hell. I quickly found out that ok, small gash but it completely impacted my ability to move my thumb, hence something mundane like brushing my teeth now takes ages. Washing my hair, dressing up- takes a hell lot longer with just one hand. Oh gosh, who would have thought!?

It's ok though, small price to pay for an important reminder. I was just thinking about Sam whilst walking home last night, she too, just had a nasty fall, way worst than mine, leaving a big cut on her knee. I was just thinking what to get for her when I visit this weekend, when I tripped.

All I could think off was hey, I must take a pic to show Sam!!! Haha. And I did!

Anyways, the evening was such a gorgeous event. Spur of the moment, I invited Cel over for dinner, made pasta pesto with mountain heaps of green vege and spinach(except post cooking, the mountain shrank into tiny green shrubs). Then, we decided to do coffee/tea at vivo since it was still so early!

Dalai Lama's 18 rules for living

Rule 16.As often possible, go someplace you've never been before

And so we did. The trip to mersing went by without a hitch.

We met at 6.30am, and took a taxi all the way to Larkin. From Larkin to mersing, our coach miraculously waited for us although we arrived Larkin late.

In mersing, we called a few chalets and found one on the top of the hill, overlooking the South China Sea. Perfect. We took it.

The resort was very serene. At first glance, it looks a bit creepy, deserted. Situated next to the forest and a deserted building didn't help matters either.
But we told each other to have an open mind and heart, and boy am I glad.
We ended up meeting the nicest family who owns the place. The owner is a 70year old man who grew up in London and worked in Singapore in his youth. A well travelled man, it was a great experience speaking to him, so well learned and experienced.
Gian and I ended up extending another night and spent our days in the sun, by the pool overlooking the sea, taking walks around mersing town, and last night, a barbecue. It was just beautiful.

This trip we have met so many wonderful kind individuals.
Sure, we left feeling abit sad that the trip was over, and we didn't make it to the islands, but oh boy, we shall be back for sure! So many plans, ideas!