Week 6

At the rate I'm going, I think I'm better off making this a weekly thing. So here's week 6.

I'm especially grateful for 2 people's advice or word of comfort when it comes to love and relationships. JC told me to focus on my career first and the rest will fall accordingly in place - "What you are at that moment in time will attract the person". JV told me that some day I'll find someone who loves me without being too fussed about who loves who more. Coming from JV, I was a bit touched. Thank you, you two. True that, I've been focusing on my career and my studies and, most importantly, myself. I have not felt this happy or done these many crazy things in a long time. :)

I've been out late as of late and I'm thankful that I've not gotten into any trouble driving home. And no, I wasn't drunk driving but I get a bit too tired to focus. Thank you. I know You are always protecting me. :)

It was the raya weekend and so the whole family was together. HAPPY!!! I'm thankful for having my family around me. We had a good break filled with lots of SEAFOOD - I think I have to go on a diet for the next 2 weeks or so just to compensate the overeating.

Things we do while waiting for the lift.

Pictures from the roadtrip to Sekinchan

I'm also thankful for being able to make time to read a little this weekend. The Time Keeper was a good reminder of the thing we take granted for the most - time. One lovely quote from the book was this - "There is a reason God limits our days. To make each one precious".

And thank you, Marsh, for giving me this lovely card. Love getting things with quotes like that. Indeed, big dreams start in small places. This shall sit on my work station for a long, long time. :)

After the 4-day break, I'm (finally) looking forward to going back to work again. There's a lot to do this week but I'm sure I can manage it. To a great, eventful and productive week ahead!

"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Day 33

Some days, I go by thinking that there is nothing that I am particularly thankful for. I guess that's one of the reasons why I decided to start this 365 days of gratitude and appreciation - so that I could see the little things in life and not take them for granted and at the same time multiply all the positivity.

I had one amazing Saturday. After the entire day of revision, it felt good to be out with the girlfriends. Thank you for such an awesome-and-fun-filled night. And for exploring the idea of preconceived judgement. Well, the ending was totally unexpected and unprecedented in my life but I have no objections!

Thank you Lemony Raymond for finding out about Top Catch. Had a nice plate of sashimi for only RM29! Bought 2 nice pieces of salmon fillets as well! That was a good start to my Sunday morning. And thank you to the kolokmee uncle, for making such chewy kolokmee! Yummmsss happy to have found a new place for breakfast :D

Today, I had a buka puasa with Shazwan and Raymond. Didn't manage to fast but it was a good opportunity to learn more about culture and religion. Raya is sooo near! I'm happy in anticipation of the short break and family reunion! :)

"Do one thing every day that scares you" - Eleanor Roosevelt

*Think I really should practise this. :)

Day 31 & 32

I'm thankful that Mar proactively contacted me a few months back asking whether I was going for the rock climbing tryouts. I hadn't climbed that often then and could count the number of times I've climbed in my life with one hand. If she hadn't contacted me, I probably would have changed my mind last minute and not go for the tryouts. But she did and I went for it and I have since then been picked to join the Bank's team and now enjoy climbing very much. And on top of being selected to join the team, I'm grateful that I've made a new friend. You're so random, Mar, but you're awesome in your own way. :)

I'm thankful for people who are efficient at work. Send an email at 4pm yesterday thinking I wouldn't get a reply quick enough to satisfy my manager but I did! Always grateful to work with efficient, proactive people. :)

Also, thankful to be back home early today. I didn't get my revision done as planned but I'm glad to be back early as I'm feeling really exhausted. Gonna hit the sack soon!

Weekend is soooo near. Feeling happy. :)

Day 30: Getting to know someone better

There's a certain kind of happiness when one gets to know someone better. When one opens up. When one talks about how one feels. When one discovers what one likes and dislikes. When one gets free dinner.

Today is one of those days. Always thankful for days like that - where nothing really happens for the whole day but ends really nicely.

In your case, literally.

Day 29: People who understand & those that make your day

Had a funny chat with Marsh, Bhavik and Ching on the whatsapp group after lunch. Gosh how they made me laugh when we updated Marsh on our Friday conversations. I swear my colleagues thought I was crazy.

Bumped into Tian Huey while going into the gym. Updated her quickly of what recently transpired (note: truly unforeseen circumstance) . Gosh the expression on her face. But she understood. And that's what matters the most. :) Gotta have a good catch up session at some point.

After a quick but fun squash session, I went for dinner with cherwaye and Aflaah. It's been a loonnngggg time since I saw Aflaah. Thanks for making time for me. :) It was a lovely dinner and it was great to see how much Aflaah has changed. He reminds me of what it is like to have a purpose in life. And how it feels like to be treated by a gentleman. Thank you, both of you, for making my night a fun and awesome one.

I'm so thankful for being surrounded by so many lovely people all the time. I know I always talk about them but it's really because all these friendships/relationships mean so much to me. Being able to spend quality time with them make me happy. Besides, they always remind me of the good and positive things in this world and how things can only be better. :) I can never thank you guys enough!

Anyway, starting a new project at work tomorrow. Not fully prepared for it so gotta go to work early tomorrow. Excited! May it go well and may I have the courage and perseverance to overcome the challenges that I foresee are coming my way!

"If you want to be happy, be." - Leo Tolstoy

Day 27 & 28: Friends

A lovely weekend I had with amazing friends. Spent 5 hours talking to Bhavik and Ching on Friday night and only got home at 5am! The things we talked about... I'm glad they like the 'new' me haha. Didn't even realise how quickly time flew. I thank God for bringing them into my life. How we all grew since we first met one another! I'm glad that they form a big part of my life and that I can always count on them. Marsh should have been with us too if she wasn't on a working trip to HK!

My little monkey brother came to Puchong on Saturday so it was nice to have a little bit of family time with him and my sis. I love time spent like that. Simple. Peaceful. Full of contentment.

Went to another experimental cocktail club event. Picture taken above because all of us had something red on us. These lovely people are good company and of course the drinks were great as well. I'm grateful to have Mar around that day as she saved me some potential awkwardness when I walked in and also introduced me to new friends.

This so called picture of Lady in Red with the Drummond Street Boys. You two are the best really. Thank you for making me laugh and making sure that I am alright at all times. Thank you, also, for listening to my rants.

I spent a quiet Sunday in after so many late night outs. I did go out for lunch with Mar but apart from that I was home. Studying mostly, but also spent some time on the internet browsing nothing. Grateful for having met my study target this week (that's a first really!)! May the force be with me.

Happy to get back to work tomorrow! :)

"You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of its own. It's just a matter of paying attention to this miracle." - Paulo Coelho

Day 24-26: Eventful Days

I had an eventful week. On day 24, I went rock climbing at Camp 5 again and tried quite a number of routes. I am grateful that Mar, who belayed me, didn't want to let me come down from one of the walls. It was a difficult route and I thought of giving up but she went 'No, Wai Shan, you're not coming down'. I managed in the end and this route shall now be my new project. Thanks Mar, for pushing me to my limits.

It was also a good week at work. There was a lot to do but my team managed anyhow. We had to say goodbye to Andrea a.k.a. Papa Chong. May he flourish in his new working place too! Papa Chong, thank you for being such a great senior. I've learnt a lot from you. May we have more breakfast sessions soon!

I'm also thankful for all those people in the picture above. Work hard, play hard - that's how we roll. :) It's good to know that someone's got your back, especially at the work place. And I'm grateful that we're more than just colleagues. :) Also, good to know that we all had to come in to work after a late night out together so we can all suffer together. haha!

And last but not least, I am grateful for having Jee Jee in my life. Although it's only been 9 months since I knew her, she's been a great person to talk to. We're rather similar in many ways and so I know she understands. Thank you for listening. And letting me know that I'm not alone. :)

Ohhhh...and thankful that I found a new route to work. Saves 10 bucks a week on toll and also at least another 10 bucks on fuel.