Greetings From Subic Bay

My finger nails are chipping. And I've got a sore throat. Boo. Those aside, we're off to Boracay tmr, our very first race (200nm), I have yet to figure out how to use the toilet bowl on the boat. I won a Quicksilver hoodie at a limbo competition at the opening dinner earlier, and because it was for men (sailing events are skewed that way), the MC asked, "Do you have a boyfriend you can give it to?" And when I responded saying no, she said, "Well maybe you'll find one here". Haha, what are the odds. And also today, the cabbie was talking to me and he suddenly said, "Can I ask you a question?" Yeah sure. "Has anyone ever told you that you're beautiful?" Yes, plenty.

Man, I am loving the Philippines. Hahaha! Sending love back home.. xx

Just In Case

You missed it.

HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY KAWAN! 

=))

What Happened?

Awww boo. Low readership. Is it because I've been cranky so all you people have decided to boycott me? =( I'll be well behaved from now on. Promise. Come back please pretty please.

Kidding. =)

The same people will have the same problems. It's evident in my work, evident in majority of the things I do, events I experience. Guess it's habitual. Somewhat like how we tend to always like the same kind of people. But there'll be outliers from time to time, and they're called the exceptions.

There are also instances whereby the same person turns out to be an exception. What are the odds though?

I sneezed twice today, who's missing me? And my piercings are itchy.. I hope it's not an infection. It can't be. I'm flying tomorrow (well, technically Wednesday morning), at a super ungodly hour. Try a 1.20am flight. Rawr. I'll just sleep through it. I hope.

I should really be packing now. But I pack better when I'm in a frenzy.

Just because this is such a happy looking photo.
And that you've got my pretty face right smack at the center. /glee

Don't miss me while I am gone. On a more serious note, do pray for me, for safety mostly. Onshore and offshore. I'll come back with pretty photos of my adventures and of the white sandy beaches.

Love! xxx

Comfort

I have the habit of purchasing and storing shower gels and I totally love it when that one day, when that perfect scent makes bath time so awesome.

I only pee-ed three times today, too much information I know (-__-) but that goes to show just how dehydrated I am. And perhaps that explains moderately why I'm little miss cranky pants.

If I used the caterpillar to butterfly analogy. It would make complete total perfect sense. But who said rationality is always part of my thought processes aye?

And that was some major crash. I wonder what they must've felt.. but I don't think I should ask.

The haze seems to be pretty bad, I can smell it from my room. I wonder if it'll be like this for much longer. My lungs are dying.

Gotta pack for tomorrow, and for Philippines. Yay to living out of my luggage once more, I've been waiting for this day, for way too long.

Man, I'm such a pretty girl. 

That, was supposed to be a monologue. Hehehe! xx

Toxic

Eeeee. Why am I so needy. I don't like it. Could it be that I miss my parents? Separation anxiety? Who am I kidding. Hahaha.

I had my nice long warm shower. Nada. No help with the toxins. What is up yo my goodness gracious me.

It could be all the sotong, cake, more sotong and iced chocolate and whatnot. But I want cake still. How am I ever gonna be 50kg's in time?

Tempted to take detox tea to flush out all the nonsense, but I've got stuff planned out for the weekend. Why! I just wanna stay home and rot cuddle. Can't risk needing the toilet every 20 mins either. Boo.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I don't like spreading negative juju. But boo. So. Be. It.

Imma figure something out in my sleep. And wake up feeling like sunshine tomorrow.

Good night world, sleep tight! xx

It Has To Be Possible

I believed it all my life. Principles don't change just based on one incident, or a person. Just like how unicorns are real. It has to be possible.

Excuse me please. I'm 5 today.

And I ate too much for dinner so my brains are helping my tummy digest food so it's not-in-order either.

Hahaha! xx

But You've Set The Bar So High

Time After Time - Treefort

Will you really?

Did You Know

That boats are typically referred to as females?

And I know this because once my coach had said, her bottom needs to be smooth. Which trust me, actually makes full sense in sailing terminology. Brings back fond memories of sailing in Langkawi..

I don't feel swell today. I thought I was pretty ansty yesterday already, but today was very much worse. My head was throbbing, my eyelids felt heavy, and I was making a lot of disgruntled noises. My entire being was just lazy to the core. And I was infinitely peckish. Boo.

Maybe I need to be thwacked by the boom to get it together. Or maybe it's just the contact lenses. I dunno.

Could it be that the more people say it won't work, the more you want it to work? The more they say, this is bad for you, the more you'd want to do it? And likewise, the more they say this is good for you, the more convinced you are that it's not what you want? What is wrong with these people?

The one thing that really gets to me (in a good way) is the ability to make me laugh. When I particularly don't feel like it. So, thank you for making me smile!

I had so much high calorie filled snacks today, I hope I miraculously burn them away. And I still wake up at the oddest of hours. What is wrong with you you stupid biological clock.

Counting down to Philippines - 8 days! :D

Okay. Bye!

(Some) Life Lessons

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Soundtrack

I am enjoying the soundtrack a lot more than the show, truth be told.

1. Don't eat, when you're already full.

2. It's not great to complain too much. But God gave us friends who'd listen anyway, don't take them for granted.

3. If I like you, I'll tell you so. You should do the same.

4. When the weather is so hot, always drink a lot of water.

5. "You are the salt of the Earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet." Matthew 5:13

So be salty! :D
Jokes aside, food for thought.

Went sailing today. The yacht club is falling apart. It makes me sad. Sad that I'll lose a place where I could once seek comfort. I like being out at sea. Feels free and at ease. But not when my equipments are breaking into bits. You lose the sense of security. I can't feel safe, and assured. Let alone taking newbies out.

Meh. I am even sadder that there seems to be nothing I can do about it. Or is it that I don't want to do anything about it?

Haven't been sleeping enough lately.. I keep waking up at odd hours every now and then. I dream weird dreams too. Weird is not naughty dreams.

This is ground control. Hug?

Hi There

Thank you. =)

What Makes Life Perfect

I don't claim to have the complete recipe, but I've somewhat figured out some key ingredients..

Them. Smiles. Chatter. Sunshine. The awesome feeling of having accomplished what you've set out to do. Surprises. Nommies. Travel plans.

What doesn't make life so perfect - overeating. So full.

I hope Saturday's been kind to you all too! xx

In The Mood For Disney

A Whole New World

Happy Valentine's day! xx

When It's All Going Good

Today was all sorts of busy. But also filled with many encouraging undertones.

"I have confidence you can do it." Yay! =)

It's been awhile since I last gave a presentation of any sort, I'm anxious but excited at the same time. And the affirmation that I'm a good and valuable employee from someone I respect. Rocks my socks!

And I got another invite to go sailing, all expense taken care of! Wheee.. Make that two separate events. Woots woots! My only concern now is just how my leave days are depleting even before the mid year mark. T__T

(Update) Make that THREE events now. Excluding Philippines that is. Leave days, please grow on trees! Please pretty please.

It's a good problem no less. Hee~

So today I learnt that the first impression I give out is still that of a scary, mean, don't-mess-with-me cool, calm headed, confident kinda impression. Which I am not inclined at all to say is bad, but it'd be nice if the first impression I gave out also included the fun, playful and not-so-serious side of me.

That would make making friends a whole lot easier!

Tomorrow is Valentines Day and also it's 元宵节 - the Chinese equivalent, my grandpa said that this 'coincidence' happens every 19 years. Not that I remember the last time it happened because at 7, who cared about February 14th if it weren't a school holiday.

19 years later.. Of course I hope to get a flower or maybe two, some chocolates, and maybe some presents, but hey, that's not what this day is about is it?

I LOVE YOU ALL, ANYTIME, ANYDAY, ANYWAY! xx

If Purple Is Indeed The Color Of Happiness

Then my insides should be doing cartwheels now..

When I am old and grey, maybe I'll look back and say, "Ng Ai Li, you silly silly girl..."

But even so, it'll have to wait till I am old and grey. =)

Thinking Tuesday

I don't have much to say today really. Except that I'm a little too blonde for my liking, and that I must be doing some things right in my life to warrant all this good people.

Thank you Lord.

Goodnight world! Sleep tight. xx

Double Posting Today

Because I ate too much for dinner. And I can't shower yet because otherwise I'd have a big tummy. And I can't go to bed before I shower because I'm germy. So it figures.

I pledge to clean up part of the space on my floor, which (only) includes the main table, the dining area and doggy's area during the next available day off.

I also pledge to finish off the book I am currently reading - David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell, which has been unfinished for long enough. Since just before Christmas till now. I'll finish it tonight, with a nice cup of coffee.

My grandma is in the hospital, it's nothing major and mommy's with her tonight. Please pray for her speedy recovery. Thanks! And while you are at that, please also pray for my upcoming Philippines sail trip! I'm scared of pirates. Double thanks!

Reload - Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin

I've got a question. Why, why would anyone name themselves Trash?

On a more serious note. Maybe age is catching up, or call it an epiphany. I've been thinking about stuff that previously didn't bother me much. Like, old age for instance, how lonely and scary growing old is. And you'd think that the older you are, the less fearful you'll be, I dare bet that that's not one bit true.

Not that I'm that old, but I came to that conclusion from some basic observation.

I've also thought about other matters, but they all fall under the 'life' category in general. So I shan't bore you. In summary. Growing up kinda sucks. And since I've somewhat spoiled my own mood and general well-being, here are some photos of adorable babies, and yours truly of course - if you have a pretty face, you flaunt it. Hee!

From top left hand (clockwise): Jeremy+Sandy's son, Aiden Koo's first birthday bash; crazy hyper & adorable twins; and an adorable little one who smiles funny. I think they're my distant cousins.

And if you think I'm warming to children, you're wrong. It was just that on all the occasions above, it was either the babies, or the adults. By which I much preferred the ones who won't ask me questions.

Okay, I think the food has digested somewhat, I'm gonna shut this down and be a nerdy bookworm for abit.

Have a great week ahead y'all. Love!

A Time For Everything

I am still totally in love with Sara Bareilles's song from yesterday. Say what you wanna say, let the words fall out. Honestly, I wanna see you be brave.

Today's takeaway from sermon includes this from Pascal: "All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes a least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves."

And this from Ecclesiastes 3 1-8

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heaven:

A time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

A time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

A time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

A time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

A time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

A time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

So, keep faith, there's a time for everything. xx

P/s: And thanks for the "inspiration".

Saturday Morning Tune

Brave - Sara Bareilles

/love xx

Dear Lord

It's really late and I should be in bed. I've got many thoughts on my mind this night, some more significant than others. But I'd like to pray for my friends today. All of them.

I pray that You'll be there for each of them. And let them know that You've got their backs and that You are always looking out for them. Even when things seem too difficult, or the future too bleak, I pray that they will know it is momentarily. When hurt becomes overbearing, I pray that You will help them realize that pain makes people stronger. And that because You are there with them, they are never alone.

I pray that they'll find love. That they'll find peace. And joy. In their own time, in their own ways.

I thank You too Lord, for letting me have all these people as friends, for without them, I'd probably not be who I am today. Just like how You've made them a blessing to me, I pray that you'll make me a blessing to them. Just as how friendships are made, I pray that they'll continue to grow. Stronger each day.

Amen.

As If On Cue

Awwww puppy.

Work today was meh to say the least.

Onset of a sore throat too.

Hope the Vit C will help.

Melt. As if on cue.

Everyday I'm Shuffling

Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO

I'm not exactly a fan. If anything, I think they're silly, but addictive silly. And tonight, it just feels like it. =)

Have I forgotten to mention that I'm awesome. I'm awesome!

At first, I had thought it was gastric. But I ate my meals accordingly so it can't be! So it was probably heartburn. Mommy rubbed hot oil for me. Awww fuzzy feels.

Time and time again. 

Symphonie

Symphonie - Silbermond

I love them! I do. Something tells me I've shared this before though.

Ohwells. xx

You May Fall In Love When You Meet Her

Withdrawals.

Dark Horse - Katy Perry

The more I hear this song, the more I am liking it. And it's apt, because it is the year of the horse. Teehee.

I am back on my pescatarian diet this week, good thing I had some bakwa before the 1st. But damn, there's still more..

Hahaha, such a twisted pescatarian ey? But it's not like I'm doing it because I feel it's bad to eat meat, it's more about eating (moderately) cleanly for a few days out of a month.

Because they're just too adorable!

And because I'm a Twin too.

So you wanna play with magic?

I Was The Match And You Were The Rock

The reason why this song ping-ed on my radar was because I thought he was singing, ".... oh Pixie Lott" when essentially, it's the things we lost.

Things We Lost In The Fire - Bastille

Is it really just me though? Still. Funny.

The other tune this evening is the Stay Alive song I posted awhile ago. Here's it. =)

I love that song..