I believe all of us have gone through a bad patch somehow or another. Feeling lost, helpless and not knowing where the next step will take you. Or even worse, refuse or simply lack the courage to take a step forward.

Disconnecting with the world around you, you feel like breaking down and crying your lungs out. Some people want to be left alone, some need a listening ear, while some turn to others for advice.

Me? I am not a person to break down in front of others, even my closest friends, but I literally “rained” onto someone not too far back when I was at my lowest point in life. It was unintentional but I found it hard to control my emotions then. That person should remember as I believe it was the one and only time he saw me crying. Haha..

Here’s something to share with you guys. An excerpt from a Nicholas Sparks novel, “Nights in Rodanthe”. This was an advice given by the mum to her daughter when she lost her husband.

“You are stronger than you think you are, but only if you want to be. It isn’t easy, but you must understand that I’m not talking about your emotions. Those you can’t control. You’re still going to cry, you’re still going to have moments when you don’t feel you can go on. But you have to act as if you can. At a time like this, actions are just about the only things you can control.”

Subtle. Period.

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I cannot accept, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill today, because they get on my nerves.

Also help me to be careful of the toes I step on today, as they may be connected to the feet I may have to kiss tomorrow.

Help me to always work at 100%

12% on Monday
23% on Tuesday
40% on Wednesday
20% on Thursday
5% on Friday

And help me to remember..

When I am having a bad day and it seems that people are trying to wind me up, that it takes 42 muscles to frown, 28 muscles to smile, and only 4 to extend my arm and smack you in the mouth.

Do you remember what you were doing at this exact time a year ago? I remember switching on the TV and they were featuring Jay Zhou in some concert. Haha..

But that’s not the reason.

I remember that I was going out soon, and my dearest father volunteered to chauffer me.

But that’s not the reason.

I remember opening the gate to the house and sneaking past the dogs.

But that’s not the reason.

I remember opening the fridge to get the cake out to light the candles,

but that’s not the reason.

I remember waiting till the stroke of midnight before knocking on the bedroom door,

but that’s not the reason.

I remember seeing the expression on her face after she opened her door,

but that’s not the reason.

The reason being, it was her birthday.

Happy birthday to you.. Happy birthday to you.. Happy birthday to Kat.. Happy birthday to you..

Happy 19th birthday gal! Wishing you all the best for your SIP and may all your wishes come true! Enjoy your big day with your loved ones and take lotsa care! This is specially dedicated to you! :)

Roger

"Life is not measured by the numbers of breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away".

How many of us actually think about how life has been all our life and reflect on it? Has it been fulfilling? Have you actually realised some of your dreams? Met someone extraordinary? People often say that we cant turn the clock back. It is true. We cant turn the clock back, but we can wind it up. Some people chose to live in the past. Not that they want to, but some things just cant be forgotten. Memories and moments that are so dear to you, that leaves you smiling whenever you think about it, yet tearing at the same time.

In my life, I met a lot of individuals. There are some whom left me inspired, some whom I respect, some whom remain a constant source of support to me throughout the years, some whom I hate and one whom I loved with all my heart. Do you remember the breathtaking moments that define your life? I do. Unfortunately, I cant express myself in words, although they are written all over my heart.

However, I know that my life will be less breathtaking and fulfilling without these people, who will always remain a part of me and I will never trade anything else for them.

Thanks to Bernard, for being my best pal in life, who never fails to lend me a listening ear whenever I need it.

To Lee Teng, who taught me alot over the years and always giving me appropriate advices.

To Grace, for all the times that we share throughout secondary school.

To John and Kenny, for being my bestest buddies for the past 3 years in Poly, enduring my crappiness and nonsense whole year round.

To the forever adorable Aiai, Baobao and Fen, for bringing laughter to me all this while and for being such endearing sisters.

To Gen, for being such a sweet and lovely friend.

To Serene, for being there whenever I need you and last but not least,

to Kat, for all the memories that I will always remember and for letting me know that giving can actually be more fulfilling than receiving.

I read this article in a magazine last week.. find it pretty hilarious and i wanna share with everyone. In life, there are 2 golden rules to adhere to.

First, its wrong to lie.
Second, revealing the truth will bring harm upon yourself.

Since young, when we do something wrong, our parents will question us and in order to hide the truth, we give them the “blur” look. That is how we develop the blank stare.

Imagine this scenario which all guys hate. Your girlfriend asks you if she is

1. Pretty
2. Fat
3. Adorable

Sigh.. Girls will always be girls.. Remember that it is wrong to lie? If you pause for a second before replying, you are doomed. What if you say the truth? And the truth is no? Then you will surely be DEAD. It is a damn difficult skill to master and since you will be slaughtered no matter what, unleash your blank stare! It acts as a buffer to lessen the impact and it might help to save your life! :p