Day 14: Parents, good workout and dinner

Called my parents this morning when I reached office because I haven't spoken to them for some time. What a great way to start my day. Both of them were preparing for work but stopped to talk to me for a bit. Mum has decided to fund half the cost of my climbing shoes and my rucksack for nepal! :D I'm grateful to hear my parents' voices, talk about little things in our day to day lives and feeling their love.

Had a good workout in the gym. For some reason I couldn't raise the weights during the biceps curl. I don't understand why, maybe my position was wrong today, I couldn't lift a mere 14 kgs! How's that even possible? Anyhow, the overall workout was good. My arms and hands were so tired I had problem steadying the cup of water I took from the cooler and a harder time trying to bring it to my mouth lol. We're going for bouldering on Wednesday! Excited! And I can also try out my new shoes!

Had a good dinner with Tian Huey at our favourite chilli pan mee place. Talked about my celebration in 3 months and also how I'm more emotionally stable. I initially thought that the people around me was the reason why I feel alright after my break up. Like you know, spending time with people leave you less time to feel and think unhappy stuff. But I was on my own over the weekend and I felt okay. I mean, still not great but I was okay. And I'm thankful for that. And the saying Bhavik said to me earlier, "this too shall pass". It has been a constant silent reminder. :)

Finally, grateful for a good parking spot. Half thought I had to park all the way down the street since I got back later than usual but found one just alright.

Sometimes, I wonder whether it's because God heard my prayers. Or because I'm lucky. Or the universe is multiplying my little strands of positive energy. Maybe it's a combination of all. But whatever it is, I'm truly thankful. :)

Day 13: Home-cooked food

Sis cooked tuna today, accompanied with mashed potato and a big bowl of salad. Tasted absolutely wonderful! I love home-cooked food, best still when I don't have to cook them! Should really start looking into eating healthily again. Have to lose some weight/fat and gain some muscles for  the climbing competition in September. Also, bought my first ever pair of climbing shoes today! Spent close to an hour with Tian Huey searching for a good fit, hopefully it pays off. :)

Day 11 & 12: Great colleagues, surprises and cocktail social

Had a lot to be grateful about yesterday but didn't get home until 4am so...

I'm grateful for having all these lovely people as my teammates. I think they are part of the reason why I look forward to going to work every single day. Dynamic. Enthusiastic. Fun. Willing to share. Understanding. On a sleepy, uneventful afternoon, they always instantly brighten up my day. Life works in a funny way. I remember dreading joining this department and was bitter that the interviewers did not place me in the department I wanted to be in. It turns out, however, that the work in this department suits me very well and these great bunch of people are a major plus point. Thank you. :) 

I came back from lunch and found a chocolate muffin on my desk. No one left a note. Later, I found out that it was from Zarina, another teammate whose car tyre puncture the day before. I did not help to change the tyre, I just happened to be there. But I was pleasantly surprised and the muffin made my afternoon! It was so yummy as well! :)

Attended Kevin's experimental cocktail club first tryout. It was held at his basement, a cool and cosy little place. It was lovely to meet new people and catch up with the existing friends. The drinks were great, especially the sloppy puppy fluffy dog (LOL!). What a night! Thanks Kev for inviting and the crowd for making the start of my weekend an awesome one!

Finally, I'm grateful for being given the chance to learn to live on my own. I have more time to think and reflect. I start asking myself what I want and what do I want to do. I walk around with greater awareness of my thoughts and feelings. It's like living above my mind and looking into it, if you get what I mean. I realised that it is not too bad being on my own. May this chapter of life brings on greater things, people, love, happiness and contentment. :)

Day 10: Work

Today, I'm simply grateful for work that kept me occupied the whole day. I literally did not have time to let my mind wander and didn't realise it was time to go home until 7pm. It was quite a productive day as well!

Also, thankful for the creation of good nutritious products/nutrition. Nightworks, a product containing nitric oxide, gave me a good night sleep and I was very awake and refreshed the whole day despite having less than 6 hours of sleep. Think that contributed to a productive day as well!

Finally, I'm grateful because I love my work. Especially when work takes up at least 10 hours of my day, it's a great thing that I look forward to work every day. :)

Day 9 : Good day

Finally had lunch today with my lovely colleagues after so many times of bailing out. Lunch was good and the drive back to office with us singing crazily added to the fun! Songs selection - Sweet Brown, I Love Cats, Banana Song, Ken Lee, Legally Blonde's Omaigod. Lol!

Also, played competitive tennis for the 2nd time in my life. This time with better results. God must have heard my prayer. Thank you. And also, thank you Karen for taking me in as your partner!

Great dinner with Bhavik after tennis. Talked about things we don't have time to talk during our brief hi-and-byes everyday. Work. Health. Studies. Family. Life. Everything under the sun. Bhavs, you're the best guy friend ever. Can't wait for the day you get a girlfriend :D

Finally, grateful for my improving mental and emotional strength. Think I win a little of inner strength every time I win a battle between my mind and heart. :)

Day 8: Beautiful skies

Every morning, I leave the house very early to avoid the traffic jam. And beautiful skies really make the early morning drives all worth it!

Also, I got a very beautiful Cambodian silk scarf from Andrea this morning. It's purplish blue with prints of elephants on it. Thanks Andrea! I'll miss you when you leave but thank you for teaching me so many life lessons. :)

Day 7: For beaches and the sea

That's me trying to strike a yoga pose on a rock next to the beach about 1.5 months ago. I'm grateful that beaches and seas exist. Every time I am at one, I feel the sense of calm and serenity. Whenever I feel sad or unhappy or just a little down, I picture myself sitting on the beach and looking at the sea. Always feels good after. The beach and the sea are my sanctuary. :)

Grateful for good games of tennis 2 days in a row. May I be able to play my best tomorrow!

Also, grateful to have Bhavs and Ching to talk to yesterday. They both have different views and takes on things but we were able to have a nice little discussion while analysing how I feel. And it's good to be able to tell them how I feel because I think I can move on with life easier that way, rather than avoiding the process of thinking, feeling and reliving.

Finally, I'm grateful for the return of my vigour and enthusiasm. Work was great today! May there be more happy work days to come!