Looking forward to living a good, balanced and healthy lifestyle. We had our wake up call. I prayed for us to meet the right person that would guide us. I guess God answered my prayers.
I have to learn how to let go of things. That is very difficult to do, but also one of the most important things in life.
I was in the middle of everything. Back and forth between hospitals and at work.
No worries, we're all fine. My family is fine and things are under control now. Nothing really major yet (*knock knock - touch wood).
I told my husband that sometimes at certain points of our lives, we'll face challenges. Some huge and unbearable. But as we go through that, we'll grow stronger. I always believe it is a test from God. My mom reminded me that all these will pass. It is just a phase. I believe it is just a point in life that God tries to teach us something. There is always something to learn in every challenge faced. The truth is we have to know how to face it and learn our lesson.
My husband and I went through this with a few tears but what I adored him was him reminding me that there is still the rest of our lives to focus on many other things like family, beautiful photos, holidays to look forward to, etc. It is these things that will push us forward and help us to be positive.
I find this mantra very useful. The more positive and happier you are, you'll find that you won't feel pain. It is difficult to keep positive when you're thrown into the deepest point in your life. But all you need is a reminder and to take the first step. In order to do that, you need family and good friends to help you.
So as I'm typing this from Taipei, we're flying off to Hong Kong tomorrow for 2 nights to visit some friends and family. We shopped in the craziest sale and strolled along JiuFen - one of the towns in Taipei. This is another reality to life that we would always want to look forward to.
Of course, when we party, a reminder is to always not to party too hard. Wishing everyone to be in the pink of health.
Eat healthy. Think positive. Lead a balance life. Love people around you. Appreciate more. Complain less.
When I was driving home yesterday, this song was playing on the radio. I paid attention to the lyrics, felt tears running down my cheeks and it melted my heart.
I bet every woman would want to hear this and promised to. This is how you love and appreciate a woman. With true respect. All the love in the world. Because she's worth it. Otherwise, don't bother.
Treat your wife/girlfriend like how you'll treat your mother.
To really love a woman To understand her - you gotta know her deep inside Hear every thought - see every dream N' give her wings - if she wants to fly Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms You know you really love a woman
When you love a woman then tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman then tell her that she's the one 'cause she needs somebody to tell her that it's gonna last forever So tell me have you ever really - really really ever loved a woman?
To really love a woman Let her hold you - till you know how she needs to be touched You've gotta breathe her - really taste her Till you can feel her in your blood N' when you can see your unborn children in her eyes You know you really love a woman
When you love a woman then tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman then tell her that she's the one 'cause she needs somebody to tell her that you'll always be together So tell me have you ever really - really really ever loved a woman?
You got to give her some faith - hold her tight A little tenderness - you gotta treat her right She will be there for you, takin' good care of you Ya really gotta love your woman...
Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms You know you really love a woman When you love a woman you tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one she needs somebody to tell her that it's gonna last forever So tell me have you ever really - really really ever loved a woman?
Just tell me have you ever really, really, really, ever loved a woman? You got to tell me Just tell me have you ever really, really, really, ever loved a woman?
You should know by now when you look through the various memoirs and obituary messages people write that you’re an inspiring mentor, figure, friend, hero, family, the list goes on. You’re an amazing human being God has ever created. You’ve fought through every challenges God has thrown in your path. You did it and you did it well. Apple would never be the same without you. Your strength, wisdom and passion would always be the foundation of our lives. I never knew you as a friend but only a mentor and figure from TV screens, Newspaper articles and Youtube Videos watching your speeches and keynotes. But you’ll be deeply missed by many from all walks of life in various parts of the world.
OK I know we're so over this. I came back from the Bangkok family trip with my in-laws since the Raya holidays, which was about a month ago.
A lot of things happening around me, like the launch of the iPhone 4S, Steve Jobs passed away ... and yah, my laziness.
Anyway, here's what I love about the Bangkok trip!
1) 2 babies on board who quickly made friends, exchanging their baby food. :)
2) Safari in Bangkok where we get to drive in and have wild animals just outside our car!
3) Of course, Calypso, the Ladies Show. But not the best. I've watched Tiffany's and it is 100x times better.
4) Floating Market of Bangkok. My first experience after returning to visit Bangkok for the 4th time. I have aunts and uncles living in Bangkok. So, mom used to bring us here to visit them since we were very young :) Memories. I wish I speak Thai so I could communicate better with my cousins.
The floating market is one of a kind. Very modernized already with the huts in cements and all. But the beauty of it is still there, nonetheless.
Thats the hubs smiling to the camera and my sister-in-law + her baby + mother-in-law at the back :)
We couldn't resist mangoes in Bangkok. It's just so sweet, a bit sour ... very affordable! :)
and I told Darling that I MUST have this when I am in Bangkok. It's like one of the best Thai dessert ever.
I think Darling and I drank almost half a garden worth of coconut when we were in Bangkok.
5) Last but not least, Elephant Ride! I remember doing this with LeeLi and Mommy when we were in ChiangMai, if I remember correctly. I was so terrified as it felt like I was swaying hard from left to right so high up!
But this time, it was a very pleasant experience. Especially when the little one was laughing away full of excitement!
I asked the our elephant guide how old was our elephant, and it was only 8 years old. Imagine, elephants can live up to 100 years old!
I told Darling that I saw, touched and smelled an elephant's poo when I went for a journalist camp with The Star many years ago. He gave me the :O expression.
Believe me or not, elephants' poo is not as smelly because they're herbivores lah! Btw, the poo felt very grassy, not smooth but a little gooey.
Just to rub it in. :P
Here ends my Bangkok post. Darling said we won't be going back to Bangkok in the next 5 years. He had a bad experience shopping with us. :/
Oh well. There's always many other places to shop. Doesn't matter at all. ;)
Take care and enjoy your days in France. It is such a joy to see you grow up into a beautiful brave young woman. I couldn't believe it when you told me that you would be just fine flying alone to Paris for this Program. Your assurance was a surprise, but it kept me happy.
Mommy and Daddy (especially Daddy) miss you so much. They will frequently talk about you. Asking what you're up to. I told them that the gist of the Program is to let you go explore and not be too in touch with us. It is so difficult for us to do so. But I guess we will let you go slowly.
Your brother-in-law didn't mention this, but he is also worried. I was feeling just fine until you were about to board. Many questions popped into my head.
What if you loose your passport? Do you know that it is a boarding pass? Will you be lost in transit?
So, then we realised that it was so lucky of us to be able to send you off right outside the boarding gate.
This whole year without you (physically) with us will be different. But I assure you that time will just fly pass and you will miss this moment.
Make good friends in France. Take in every single detail. Absorb the culture. Because this will be the time of your life and it will be so different. Sometimes when you miss us, it'll be so difficult. But it is alright to cry a little. Don't cry too long. Suck it up, and you'll find that tomorrow is a better day and you're growing up much faster, seeing and experiencing many different things when you're abroad alone.
You will find that your family in France will last a lifetime. Just like mine, leeli's and leemei's. You will find that you have friends from all over the world and suddenly the world is so small to you. You will find that it is not easy to live with somebody "not family" You will then appreciate us more You will discover that when people put a fist, and you'll stay calm because you have experienced and seen so much throughout this 1 year. You will mature and grow in a different way and learn so many things that text book or even your family could not teach you.
These ... I assure you.
We will look forward to the day in September 2012 when you return. I promise to buy you a pretty helium balloon. And I can imagine you growing up so fast in a year, all mature and not blur. In the meantime, enjoy your days in France. It will be once in a lifetime that no husband can buy.
I asked the our elephant guide how old was our elephant, and it was only 8 years old. Imagine, elephants can live up to 100 years old!
