Blessings 2009

Remembered when I was still in school, it used to feel like a lifetime for Grandma to tear off all the pages on the calendar. Now that she is no longer with us, the new year comes knocking even before I know it.

Someone once told me, when you are 6 years old, 1 year is equivalent to 1/6 of your lifetime, and that’s a whole lot of things to experience, thus it feels so long for a year to pass. However, for someone at 60, a year will just be another year…

I think I have a very blessed life. I have everything one could ask for, a loving family, friends who care, good education, stable job, freedom to pursue my interests, support of my family in whatever I do, although I know they will always be silently worried whenever I’m out competing in a race, climbing a mountain or some other crazy stuffs…

So, I would and I will always count my blessings.


Blessings 2009

The year has definitely been challenging,
Lessons from life, to make me a better being.
So here’s to count my little blessings,
Before 2009 fades into the memories.

First, are friends miles across the sea,
B.I.G.M.A.C from MBU, IISc.
A bunch of lovely people, who made me feel like family,
Over crosswords, chai, and Big Bang Theory.

Then, there is Gerri and Miss Ribena friend,
Ever so concerned, like the big sisters I never had.
Not forgetting the graceful swans from Leng Kee,
Who will bring Yellow River to life come Feb 20.

Places I’d visited in the span of the year,
China, India, Sabah, Timor and Western Australia.
Architectural, cultural, environmental and historical sites,
Humbled and awed by the wonderful experiences and sights.

Last but not least, are the difficult times,
Never alone, loved ones always by me side.
Friends, colleagues and even strangers too,
My shining stars, without them what would I do?

So what’s in store for me in 2010?
Live to the fullest and leave no regrets.

Happiness is...

Happiness is...

1. when you no longer have to try not to get wet while having a shower.

2. when you do not have to lie consciously on one side of the body while sleeping .

3. when you are able to select from all the items available on the menu while dining out.

CSI – Part 2

If it’s not the CAT, then what could it be?

I tried to pick up the pieces of melon skins as I analyzed the situation. I stopped. I should not disturb or destroy any evidences before I document them. I shall leave them for tonight as I’m running late for my dinner appointment.

I went to the sink wanting to wash my hands and there I discovered something else. There was no water. The tap had been left open. I checked the other taps in house. Not a single drop is there. “Fabulous. He cut off my water supply. This is really the work of an expert.” I thought to myself.

Reluctantly, I left the mess behind and went for my dinner appointment. I could not enjoy the dinner. All the while, I’m back at the crime scene...

I must have taken tens of pictures of all the evidences from all angles, including the cockroach, which was still lying where I found it in the morning. There was no water still. I could not take a shower that night. I decided to leave the cleaning up til the next morning. Hopefully the water supply would have returned by then. The only consolation I had is that my room was apparently intact and no important documents or valuables were stolen.

I could not sleep that night. Thoughts of how the crime took place were swirling in my mind. Action plans A-Z for the next day were being formed. It’s a long weekend and the offices will be closed til Tuesday. Preventive measures need to be put into place. More than anything else, my heart pained at the wrecked kitchen which I had spent much efforts setting up. Cleaning and decontamination is going to take some time.

It’s Chinese New Year coming Monday. All cleaning and restoration work must be done before that and that leaves me only two days for everything. How exciting...