Karma

I saw it with my own eyes. I experienced it throughout my humble life. Some people call it karma and I think karma is a fact. It’s only natural that the universe operates in this manner; good begets goodness and bad begets badness. It is just all that simple.

My mum used to preach the above to us when we were much younger. You don’t need any religion to teach you that, although my mum was an avid reader of Buddhism. We, as human beings are able to comprehend that, but of course, some people opine that religion is still the central part in reinforcing it, or is it?

Can human beings still be good and moral even without religion? This is still very much in debate in today’s world. Do read about Richard Dawkins for an alternative view. In my humble opinion, it is not intended to distort you or denounce you from your religion. We just need to open up our mind sometimes and question everything. For that, it takes great effort and that’s why knowledge-seeking is never an accomplished task. And that's why, there are short-cuts, in fact, there are plenty of them that guarantees life or after-life in wonderful eternity, and that’s why the majority chooses that.

The universe has always been about cause-and-effect. It’s just common sense. Hence, do be aware of what we said, what we do and what we think as it will have an effect on you and others, and it will be on this lifetime of ours, whether immediate or the near future. I am no perfect either.

I'm Home!

At last, my wait is finally over! I am now settling in and feeling really comfortable. Life is great now. I couldn't ask for more. I am happy and couldn't believe my dream of living in our own place has come true.

A month's worth of effort is all worth it, with countless visits to IKEA, tiles shops, bathroom accessories shops, checking on the renovation work-in-progress, and not forgetting our countless nights of thinking and refining our ideas in furnishing our place. Well, looking back, it was all necessary and knowing us, we hate regrets and it all has to be right at the first time.

My loved ones are here with me now. I always fondly refer them with "Bear" ending after their name. Not sure why, but it's because I always have a tendency to give nicknames to the people I really like and those I have good feelings of. It has been like this all through my growing up years.

My loved ones will be here with us till early next week. I can't wait for our first proper dinner at home! For I'm longing to use my Cape Town cutlery set given by our very special friend...

IKEA, IKEA

Oh gosh, don't I love IKEA! I just couldn't stop thinking of when is my next trip there. I can even memorise the product names which are in Swedish and hopefully, my pronunciation is correct. The displays and product arrangements are at the back of my head. If only I was working for IKEA, for I know how best to assist all the dear patrons of IKEA and not to mention, to educate them a little when they 'forget' conveniently or ignorantly to clear their trays after a meal at the cafe.

I am still waiting impatiently for the day where our dream home is ready. A week away and it feels like a thousand years. How long more do I have to wait? is always conscious in my mind and even in my dreams!

When the day arrives, I shall contemplate on how lucky I am to be experiencing this at my age and how I am looking forward to embark on the next chapter of my life. I want to enjoy and improve on my career. When one's life at home is settled, one could concentrate on other aspects of her/his life. I can only look forward, not forgetting to give myself a pad on the back, once in a while...

There Is Sun In London!

My First Weekend in March

I spent my first weekend in March in KL. I don't consider KL as my home from now onwards but it felt the same each time I go back. It is the same old feeling that reminds you of where you came from, and where you belong eventually.

The weekend I spent was greatly eventful. I was back for a wedding of a special friend of mine. We both share the same adoration towards Ms Hepburn, which I came to know rather recently. The plan to attend was made about six months ago, if not, longer and the much anticipated wedding finally materialised. I had not experienced packing five different dresses for just a trip and I did, for this time.

The weekend started on Friday night when we, the gals celebrated her hen's night. We came early adhering to the theme of "Virgin or Vixen" but I was neither one. I couldn't figure out how else to dress with what I have. I think I was more skewed towards the Virgin but my heels spelt Vixen. Everyone was in black, grey and white and like the colours, they are mysterious at first but once bonded, everyone just like one another. The atmosphere was most lovely with laughters of women, voices of women and when women are happy, it is just contagious!

The second night of my first March weekend was celebrated in style too. The Gala Dinner as it was themed, was dreamed up by our Flamboyant Maestro. The buffet spread is one of the best in town and the cajole of a variety of food is always the best way to start a conversation. If anything could be better, it must be the company of your loved ones and a free round of wines when our poor doctor had a stone in his fish. We made a fortune out of his misfortune. The white wine I had was fantastic and for the first time, I really did use my smell and taste senses to guess the grape varietal of the glass of red served. And I was right!

The third and final night was the finale. After an early start of the day, which was a fun-filled affair where the groom and his men, came to fetch his bride (an applause to his brave efforts to please the bridesmaids antics), the night was just to complete the entire process of unifying with one another. It was a beautiful night with favourite band music audible all the time and the occasional pause for speeches that were all-so-touching by the important people of the bride and groom. I was almost in tears with the speeches, especially by her dad and her maid-of-honour. Truly, it was a nice touch when the celebration of love is more than what you can expect.

Thank you all, for a great weekend and most importantly, it was well spent with lots of memorable encounters… All the very best to the happy couple!

Paris When It Sizzles

Paris when it sizzles, is not the movie by Ms Hepburn but my first encounter witnessing the Eiffel at night. I waited a bit in the cold and windy night and gradually, the lights came on. When I waited longer, Eiffel started to sizzle in colours, with oh so magnificient!

What a sight, what a night!

Birthday Treats

There is always something special about celebrating birthdays. Our own especially. This year, I am lucky enough to have celebrated my birthday on Phi Phi Island. This also marks my first group holiday overseas. It was fun, sun and real fun!

The night before, I had my family members singing the birthday tune over a lovely blueberry cake. I had a chocolate brownie with a candle at Delicious, Bangsar as well, as soon as the midnight falls. What a treat to have the privilege of having good people around you... on your birthday, especially...Thank you all!