2.5

2.5 seems a very common number each weekday, because after I knocked off from work each day, from the moment I stepped home to the moment I sleep, it is 2.5 hours. This 2.5 hours are my sacred hours, because this is the time I cherish most, the time I relaxed and the time my soul is at ease. Short, but if made full use, it can be meaningful too. Don't ask me how, but I believe it is in the mind, and yes, I am relaxing now :) Hehehehe...... 2 more days to weekend!

I am glad there's no party

I like my birthday yesterday, simple and nice. For a while, despite my taste buds have turned against Chinese dishes, I was happy to start the morning with dim-sum at Holland Village and tea at Provence with friends. Then it was lazing at home before a nice visit from Melodii who bought small cakes and durian puffs for me at G-san and me and my house. We ordered pizza and pasta, which I enjoyed and the highlight is the yu-sheng with clams (for once I took during non-CNY period). Before it ended the day, Pete dropped by to passed us presents.

This year, I am satisfied with the programme, and I am glad it wasn't a busy and rush day with too much frills. I have relaxed, and I have my simple fun, and that's memorable, so that makes a great day! So today's G-san's birthday! Happy Birthday G-san!

I am 36 y.o. today

I am one year older today and hopefully, one year wiser. The previous year has its share of ups and downs, but overall, still a good one generally. I have my wonderful friends around me, good health and a comfortable lifestyle, and I am satisfied and contented. Thanks all for your encouragement and support always.

Today will be a day for me to re-charge, re-organise and re-invent myself. I wanna to be a better person, and a wiser one, of course, materiality wise, the more the merrier. Last few months, in view of my tight work schedule, I have learnt to cherish my life and loved ones better, and knew to segregate my life with my work (that's important). Life's filled with everlasting challenges, but most importantly, I wanna conquer myself again :) and this year, I just hope that the happy moments can be happier and more shi-a-wa-se (fortunate / lucky), and I want to have a more meaningful life ahead!

It is always nice that G-san's birthday and mine is one day apart and it is nice to celebrate our birthdays together. Coincidentally, on the day of my birthday, we will be of the same age, just for one day! G-san, it's great to celebrate together again! Omeideito too!

The best is yet to come

The past few weeks ben filled with ups and downs. I felt good at work and at home. I managed to run and perspire during the weekends, and in short, I am satisfied. Everyone thought I was stressed, yes to a certain degree at work, but I am glad that I am able to distinguish feeling stressed after off-office hours. At least, I am not paid for that, and if one has to feel miserable, u knew it has a recurring negative effect in the life. So, when it's time not to think about negative stuff, drop it, and such that good times can resumed.

Now I want my holiday plans. This time, I do not want stressful hours, I want my quiet nice tea-times and my nice cakes. The last thing I want is to rush during a holiday, so a peaceful one will do. I hope for three this year. Nevermind if it is costly, at most, I will cut down on unnecessary luxury items :) Pampering myself need not equate to buying luxuries because I realised I never enjoy them anyway as it is always in the cupboard eventually. Further, it drifts me further from my dreams and what I really need.

So much so for this week....... the best is yet to come!

Busy Sakura Season

There is one thing that I missed this month, the Sakura. For the past consecutive years, I was in Tokyo during this season. I enjoyed the moment when the breeze carries the Sakura petals, and suddenly the world looks so pretty. This year, I missed it, well, there's always a next year :)

Yes, it is a busy season for me, at work. Things were not particularly smooth, but I see this as a training time for me, to tone and tame my temper and to take things easy even when it comes in a half way. I believe this is part of growing and learning, and so far, I have no regrets and essentially I learnt to cherish more. Being angry or anxious will only makes one feel worse, and I am really relieved I am neither. There are plans ahead and the road may or may not be smooth, but it is ok, "one step one day".

2 weeks later, it will be my birthday and G-san's birthday. It is always nice to have a close pal to celebrate your birthday together, and all this while, it has been enjoyable and memorable. I certainly look forward to it!

I have neglected my health!

Just like last few weeks, the week that just passed was not a different one. I was still busy, and at times, there were nervous moments but I have worked hard and I was satisfied. It wasn't until I have a migraine attack mid-week. I realised that I have neglected in exercising, and that made me physically weaker and more prone to such attacks. This weekend was a quiet one because I was forced to stay home to study for a simple test, and I took some time to jog. Perspiration makes me feel alive again!
So I am aiming that for the week to come, I plan to run for at least 2 nights! I have to work hard for my health too!

Long Term Plans

This evening, I have dinner with Australian migrated Jonnie with friends. Suddenly, I felt that I have the urge to migrate too: (i) Singapore is not a friendly place for employees above 40 and thus sustaining the current lifestyle is not easy (ii) I do not want to be too stressed after 40s (iii) Singapore is not a suitable place for me for certain reasons that I cannot disclose here.

Essentially, life as a 40-something in Singapore will be very different than in the 30s and below.

Then thereagain, I felt that migration may not be the only option. Will my companion like it too? What about moving to a HDB flat? I think it is still feasible to find a 3.5 HDB apartment in Telok Blangah? Eunos? Kallang? I think 3.5 room is just suitable for me, nothing smaller or bigger :)

Well, these are just some options for long-term plans.