Give Thanks

As you trudge through your daily routine, have you ever stopped to say thank you? 

Maybe not cos you're way too busy trying to get through the day. 

At the end of the day, as you lay in bed, have you ever stopped to say thank you? 

Highly doubtful cos after a really long day, all you want to do is just veg out and watch tv. 

How often do you say thank you to the ones around you who matter? 

It doesn't have to be a crazy long message or phone conversation but just letting them know that you appreciate them may make their day a better one. 

Maybe life is hard for you right now and nothing seems like it's going right and you're griping about why the hell should you have to say thank you when you're going through a hell hole.
In the words of Epicurus (an ancient Greek philosopher), "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for".

That's a quote that resonates deeply with me.

So on that note, here's my saying thank you.

Thanks mom, for giving birth to me and for always making sure I'm safe, happy and in general, OK.

Thanks to my sisters for knowing when to back off when I needed to be alone and for being the voice of reason.

Thanks to my friends who've stood by me and given me the support (physically, emotionally and mentally) that I needed. for simply being the bestest.

Thanks to the bestie for the patience and assistance and advice.

Thanks to the colleagues for enriching my life with so much experiences that I could not have gained anywhere else. These made me grow up that bit more and appreciate what I have and who I am now.

Thanks to the one who allowed me to end 2013 on a positive note. Though distance is a bitch, the wonders of technology gave me the chance to explore a realm that I didn't think was possible.

To the people I've yet to meet, I CAN'T BLOODY WAIT! LOL. 

hugs,
Nora

Start of the New...

The mandatory end of the year/beginning of the new year post. 

So 2013 has been one hell of a ride. If anything else, I think it's the one year that takes the words emotional roller-coaster ride to a whole different league altogether. 

It started out with me being so depressed because of a failed relationship and that took its toll on me. I became a completely different person and I have to say that it's not something that I'm relatively proud of. But something good did come out of it. 

I found myself and I know who I am now. While this new revelation may not please the entire world, I've long seen it past me to want to please everyone. 

2013 was also the year where independence takes on a different meaning. For 28 years of my life, it was something that I've craved so badly and now that I know its taste, I don't want to let go. 

On the professional front, I've also re-discovered what I can achieve and what I excel in. Being put through a series of tests and challenges was no easy feat and even if it's not appreciated, I've taught myself not to care too much about it. 

The personal front has been a bit of a muddle, to be honest. I fell in like with people, some more than others, but not once did I fall in love. Of course, some would have my heart palpitating and my command of speech and wit would be tossed right out the window. 

But when I was least expecting it, a tinge of hope came knocking at the door. Nothing much I can say about it now cos I myself am confused with the myriad of emotions that run through me but safe to say, I'm somewhat happy. 

With all that said, 2014 seems to be full of promise as I venture into the unknown in so many things. Obviously with all things new, you hope that it'd work out exactly the way you picture it in your head. However, this time round, I'm going in with a pinch of salt so that the disappointment (if it happens) won't hit me too bad. 

So on that note, let's embrace the new year and hope that it'll be a much better one than 2013! 

Much love to all. :) 

hugs, 

Nora