Hello 2013

I am backkkk!! It has been ages since I put words into print. So watch this space people :))

My Rant

It's been said that the truth hurts. Yes, I know and I embrace that, as the truth is supposed to set you free. Truth should not be delivered condescendingly and with arrogance. Every truth told deserves to be told with kindness and respect. There are different layers to every truth. The truth as you understand might be different from my truth. We have different perspectives and different interpretations of the truth. Tell the truth with integrity and honor - not a version of your truth.

I am not enraged by the truth. I can accept the truth and honesty. However, i am very angry at your presumptions of my truth. How dare you!!!!! Anger is not a healthy emotion, I dig that. I have been trying to be philosophical about your truth. At the end of the day, no one can carve my truth. I know the truth. The truth that matters to me. I shall live with my truth, thank you very much. You might not be happy with my truth - so be it. Accept it with humility and grace. Leave me be!

Someone like you

Sometimes a song says a thousand words. It can also describes a particular moment in our life pefectly. Here's one.


"Someone Like You"
- Adele -

I heard
That you're settled down
That you
Found a girl
And you're
Married now

I heard
That your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things
I didn't give to you

Old friend
Why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back
Or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead,
Yeah.

You know how the time flies
Only yesterday
It was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze
Bound by the surprise
Of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over.

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."

Nothing compares
No worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes
They are memories made.
Who would have known
How bittersweet this would taste?

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

Doing The Right Thing

We have been drilled since young to do the right thing. Doing the right thing can either be easy or hard, depending on the situation. Sometimes, NOT doing the right thing is easy that people do not bother at all and just leave it at that, hoping that everything will work out fine in the end. In other words, doing the right thing is the hardest thing a person can ever do! It takes courage and conviction to do the right thing.


Sometimes I do wonder, what does it mean by 'doing the right thing?'. Do we do it simply because its expected of us, or just because its our duty or its the done thing or simply because you have to conform to society's rule?? However, it has to be said, that by doing the right thing, you do feel great and think that you have done something worthy or even noble. Most importantly, you can sleep at night, conscience clear of any blame or guilt.



Doing the right thing depends on our perspectives and values at the end of the day. If you do the right thing because it feels right and you do it without any pressure or coercion, then you should feel extremely proud. However, doing the right thing is not so straight forward as it seems especially if there are other factors involved. You have to weigh all the variables and come up with an answer that you are happy with. At times, you may not be entirely happy with the decision you make but had to, simply because its the right thing to do! Have you ever done something which was the right decision at that time and now regretted since??



At the end of the day, you have to do what is right for you. Life is short - live your best life!

XX

A Touch Of Kindness

It has been an interesting few months for me. I have encountered situations which made me realized that the life lessons are there to teach us something about our selves and the people around us.

I have been thinking a lot these past few months over some stuff. Have I become very impatient with people? Have I lost the belief that people can do good and great things? Do I expect too much from people that when my expectations were not met, I tend to be very judgmental?? Have I lost my mojo? Have I become less kinder to self and to other people?

I have come to the realization that kindness is not a special treatment. Kindness is something that we show in our treatment to others and most importantly, I need to be kinder to myself - I am my worst critic and that sometimes hinders me from doing something - its like self-sabotage! Enough already!! I totally deserve kindness from self.

A touch of kindness is a great thing. Be kind in your dealing with self and others. XX

Saturday Blue

I have been surfing the TV channels for something to watch - but- alas, there's nothing exciting on the box tonight. I am bored, really bored. I have things to do but I can't just sum up the energy to do my chores - don't want to think about work as it just make me sick to the stomach!!

For the past few days, I have been feeling really morose and depressed. I can't seem to shake the darkness. Believe me I tried! However, the feeling of helplessness was really strong. I was simply not in a good place and I really needed an outlet to let it all out!! I don't know why I am feeling like this -- i mean i have a good life and i have nothing to complain and yet why did I feel so down in the dumps?!!!

I suppose everyone goes through a rough patch in their lives, or the time of the month is fast approaching which may explain this moodiness... Whatever it is, I want this heavy feeling to just go away....

It wasn't until this afternoon when the darkness slowly dissipate. I had an A-ha moment when a good friend of mine said in a conversation that 'laughter is the best medicine'. I think she is right, humour and laughter will uplift the soul. I had a hearty belly laugh and it felt damn good.

Call it serendipity, a chance comment by my good friend and a song heard on the radio called 'open your eyes' by Maher Zain that made me pulled myself out of the blues. When you feel so down, look no further, pray to God. God loves us.

The moral of the story is - God is everywhere and will always be by your side.

Furry friends

For the past few days, I have been bombarded with pictures of cats, tales about cats and offer of a kitten to call my own. My love of felines is well-known amongst those who know me. I have had cats as my loyal companions and they were with me for many, many years. I loved my cats and they loved me unconditionally. I loved it when i called my furry friends by names and they came running to me. I loved petting them. I loved sleeping with my cats. What's not to love - cats are soft, adorable and they purr....

When my cats died, it just broke my heart. I am not saying that I won't ever have a cat to call my own. It's just that I am not ready yet.

I love cats and that's a fact.