Return to me

"I, the Lord, was very angry with your ancestors. Therefore, say to the people, 'This is what the Lord of the Heaven's Armies says: Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies.'. Don't be like your ancestors who would not listen or pay attention when the earlier prophets said to them., ' Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.'"

The ancestors? All dead, along with the prophets.

In this story, the people repented. :)

We all enjoy happy endings. The truth is, that's a Hollywood myth.

Who knows, a new epoch might bring a brand new, different and beautiful ending.

Garlic Naan Set

Finally, food.

I have had the privilege of tasting Godiva's 72% dark chocs but was just too lazy to snap the finely produced chocs. Gosh, I must say it tasted good and has all the potential to destroy a trainer's throat for a good 2 days. Ah... shiok. I will be back for more.

Sure feels good to be walking around the tourist attraction site. People were seen rushing around for the Great Singapore Sale (GSS). I, too, gave in and joined them except that I knew what I wanted to buy. Sungei Road was another hot spot. Hot with all its definition due to the humidity in Singapore of late. I must salute the hot air that gushes into my face every now and then... So much for wind.

And yessss! Some not too bad food this afternoon for lunch, we did it over a stop by at Little India once more. Shop's name? Nah, doesn't require much of an advertisement here because their prices did not include GST. GrRr... if not for the yummilicious Garlic Naan, the pictures surely wouldn't be up.

So here we go. Whet whet whet

Shiok Swatch!

For too long it's been laying wasted. It's time to revive it.

Finally got it repaired.

Caught that? It's TIME to revive the watch.

ahaha, HAhaha... mad.

Vesak Day

Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Day
Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Day
Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Vesak Day

Hearty Breakfast Hearty Breakfast Hearty Breakfast Yayy
Hearty Breakfast Hearty Breakfast Hearty Breakfast Yayy

O Yayy O Yayy

A BIG FAT YAYY

SUMO!

emo

Goodness. Deepest apologies for the previous post.

That was so emo.

yikes

Perspectives

I woke up this morning with a heavy heart. It dawned upon me that I'm yet again headed to another school within the next hour to deliver content and alter mindsets to one that's healthy.

Yet how many really want to have that change? Am I fighting empty targets?

Work has certainly caught up with me. And I'm losing my friends.

Because unique individuals had once crossed your path, stayed slightly longer and therefore, they become your 'better friends'. Some have expectations, some Demands. Some simply stay there because they enjoy you for who you are. Some walk out of you because they found pillars elsewhere.

At this point in time, how I wish I'm still studying. How I wish I can manage time, people and do what I know is right. But I'm no longer in that position of privilege. I realised it does take two hands to clap. Even snapping requires two fingers.

Can I also emo? Please?

No, I'm old enough to manage my emotions than to be swayed by the words of others. I do not have to resort to justifying my actions by altering my perspectives. Because if I do, everything becomes subjective. Nothing concrete. In fact, the only concrete fact is a struggle and a fear, that will eventually haunt you once more if not dealt with.

There is a need to fight. Not take flight.

Do you really mean it when you want to catch up with me over a meal?

Or has it become one of those "hi! how are you? good...bye".

Tell you what, let's drop that idea.

I'll just play with Quiche.

ROAR

Needful

Synergy

Just look at these geese. They are soaring above the clouds, who knows, maybe rain clouds. While the little fat pigeons flee for shelter, only the selected few who stick together would soar above.

I was reading up on these creatures and the manner they take flight, in a 'V' shape. I wondered, how on earth did these geese learn to fly that way. And it is unique to them. I don't remember seeing pigeons, sparrows, let alone crows, flying together in such a fashion.

It then dawn upon me that there is a reason, a purpose for sticking together like that. As I read further, I'm amazed.

1. Every flap of the wing creates an "uplift" for another goose behind it. Each time a goose fly out of the formation, it will feel the drag and immediately get back into formation. (Cool huh?)
2. They can travel up to 72% further in distance compared to flying alone. (Life group)
3. The one flying in front will break / cut the wind (not fart), and lead the way. Should it grow weary or physically tired, it will drop behind & another goose will take over. They take turn to brave the piercing velocity of the wind.
4. And in case you wonder why they do "HONK!", it's not because of the traffic jam in the airspace. Rather, it serves as a form of encouragement to keep up the speed!
5. If a hunter with the right weapon, by sheer accuracy or luck hits one of them, another 2 will break formation and accompany the injured until it fully recovers and is ready for flight once more. Else, they will stay until it is dead before they join the next group of tourist.

I think I want to stay this way. It makes perfect sense for me to stick together and fly together. And fly in the right direction. I think that's more important to have a right leader rather than join the eagles when I'm not one.

I see many geese breaking formation, but they're not injured. I think they don't feel the drag. Maybe they simply follow what others do. I don't know.

6 hrs

I spoke for 6 hrs.

Throat's not good.

以身作則

Back!

A good trip. Not too bad making new friends and rubbing knuckles with those you're slightly more familiar with.

A sudden thought strucked me. It became clearer to me that I'm working and no longer studying in an institution. I got to manage time, activities and people. Not having the liberty to walk out of the office and go for a hot Mr. Tea's ginger tea does not make me any more deprived of freedom. Rather, it only goes to show that there are certain things I no longer do as an adult. HAving said that, it also denotes the fact that there are certain things an adult might do, which would still trigger the irritation mode of others who would otherwise be at peace with you.

It gets clearer always. A Chinese saying goes: "when the boat reaches to the bridge, it will go straight.." That was a poor attempt in direct translation but nonetheless, it gets the point across. So, take heart! And keep growing.

It really doesn't matter if you're a short tree beside one that's tall. So long as you keep growing, that's what that matters.

少壯不老力,老大徒悲傷.

So grow up.