Life

It's the last day of the year!

Much has happen over the past year. Looking back, it has been a blessed year. :)

Final exams, graduation (however, not marking the end of student life yet), starting a new job.... Sometimes I can't believe all these happen in just one year. It's funny how the good things spring to mind so easily and I can't recall the not-so-nice events that happened.

I am a happy child. :)

I wonder if anyone still drops by... hmm.....

p.s. will update some time! =)

When you're on a work related phonecall and afterwards, someone comments that you sound very cute on the telephone.

*yikes!*

The little things ...

When you are walking towards a shop and some random guy who's just came out from the shop spots you walking towards the shop thus standing there waiting and holding the door open for you despite you still being approximately 15 steps away.

When you board the bus with bags of shopping and a guy reaches out to help you with them.

When the security personnel in the building sees you each morning and greets 'Good Morning, miss' as though you're some big shot though you're not. Noticeably, it does not happen to every single person who walks past the doors.

When you're looking for a place to throw some rubbish away and ask for directions to the nearest dustbin but the person takes it from your hands and does it for you instead.

When you head to the pub and each bar attendant acknowledges your presence and offers to serve you. In the midst of it all, you getting slightly confused whether to nod or shake your head since you barely hear the different questions 'have you been served?', 'just wait a moment' etc... Probably answered half of them wrongly. It's weird to get all five/six people serving you when people usually have to wait for ages before being served.

When you aren't served and the bar attendant attends to someone else and they direct the attendant to you instead since you were waiting there earlier.

When you get on the bus and moments later it starts pouring heavily outside but stopping when you arrive at your destination.

When being so far away from home and still being able to have a sense of home.
Having dinner and bumping into someone from the same country who share common friends, enquiring and hence obtaining 10% discount(student). Total being 11.20 and saying 11 lah still works.

When people take the initiative to call or write just so you won't feel lonely.

When people can't wait to spend time with you, when they truly miss you and love you.

When you are able to return home safely every single day.

This is a non exhaustive list and I could go on and on... but I shall stop here for now ~
Most importantly, being able to smile and feel blessed whenever you wish.

Of odd feelings and what nots...

I was somewhat surprised and taken aback today by my intolerance for people getting into an argument and not being happy. It felt really weird to get so affected. I felt like running away and having to leave the place just cause I felt so uncomfortable. I don't think I've felt like this before. Hmm.. which is why I was truly surprised. Weird...

Doing things that I didn't think I would and yet find them enjoyable. I suppose this is a plus point. =)

I was at a lost for words and find it really strange when others know of things about me earlier than I do. Didn't really have time to linger on that feeling due to the shock and happiness from the news that ensued.

Learning to accept certain ways and things, mannerisms about people which I may not agree with but learn to brush off.

Feeling very loved and blessed for those who stand up for me even when I wasn't there. And more so to those who then got into unpleasant situations due to that. I never really knew how to thank them. Those two commonly used words seemed hardly enough. And yes, news travel with the winds and somehow I do hear of these things every now and then. I just feel truly blessed with such people in my life.

And then there were others... but of course, life is a balance. In an odd way, I thank them for being there too. Without them, I wouldn't be who I am either. Although it sounds rather wrong to be thankful for the unpleasant events life brings. Or perhaps I'm just an odd-ball in thinking so. Hmm...

Shall stop mulling over things that might just turn too philosophical.

My 5 cents for the day. =)

I am heading home soon! =)

It's been a long time since I've been home. I feel somewhat like a tourist, it's odd that I'll only be spending a little over three weeks at home for the entire year. I guess that makes it that extra bit more special.

I can't wait to be home.

Of times when you just want to sing and dance and twirl around in circles.. doesn't matter if it's raining or the sun's shining straight down upon you... You stare straight back and smile happily, regardless...

Taking a little time to be lost and some time to find my way back again... Despite things being difficult and unpleasant at times, somehow I still feel grateful. Perhaps I'm odd and weird. It's like feeling thankful despite being in tears. I'm not too sure how to put it down in words but it's really really odd.

When someone shows you the way and teaches you how to live ~ =)

I am trying to put down how I feel, my thoughts and emotions but I feel a little apprehensive of whose eyes might fall upon this tiny space and perhaps insignificant words. Ignoring that, I still find it difficult to pen down this feeling within.

It's amazing the way things are turning out. I am incredibly thankful and feel truly blessed. Sometimes I don't believe half the things that are happening and feel as though it is a dream. It actually takes a few days before I truly believe it truly is happening to me, of all people.

There's this feeling of happiness where you just want to hug the person right in front of you at that instant which I had to restrain myself due to it being totally inappropriate. Thankfully my rational side kicked in for one tiny second and hence I excused myself promptly and proceeded to find someone else to hug. Haha.... I thought that only happened in movies. Guess I'm proven wrong once again. =)

All the worrying and stress and actually obtaining some good news was a real relief. To be told an additional piece of information which was totally unexpected made me speechless and actually questioned it twice to ensure I heard things properly. Then to obtain another cherry on top of the cake is....... indescribable.

I feel truly thankful for all the wonderful events and the love being showered upon little me.

I want to remember this feeling, always ~
You never left my side, despite my naive thoughts, my silly childish moments;
You guided and showed me the things I needed to see;
I am who I am because of every single blessing in life that has been bestowed upon me; for which I am eternally grateful.

Did you miss me? =P

If you're reading this (I doubt strangers read my blog... at least that's what I like to think >.<), I probably miss you too! ^^