Life as it is..

It feels like we just celebrated new year last month, and its already October end now.

Life seem to be on a roll and traveling at full speed.

I find myself already wrapping up the year in my head, making notes of events and memories. And I'm constantly stopping myself from coming up with my wish list resolutions for next year. And as usual, new year means another birthday, and I start panicking don't know for what reason. (or maybe for reasons that only I understand :p)

As much as I wish life will take a chill pill and slow down, but I like life as it is now. I think I'm finally at peace with myself. I have nothing much to complain (note: why I blog lesser now). I am slowly drifting away from my pessimism and starting to see the other side of coin. (and annoy my friends in the process :p)

I don't know how long this would last, but let's hope the next and last two months of the year will remain kind.

Hopefully I am not jinxing this, but for once, let me say it out loud, I am happy. With life, as it is..



Lilo

Help

Here's a situation.

When you are excitedly presenting in front and you see your audience falling asleep. What do you do?

a). Aim and throw the marker pen at their head?

b). Talk louder so they wake up and listen?

c). Silently sit and do your own more important work (such as stalking random ppl on fb)

d). Ask them to go back early and sleep

e). Feel like a fool and continue presenting!


What would you do?
Unfortunately I'm doing 'e' most times, and on the verge of murdering someone. Or myself.

Aargh. Help. Need ideas.


Lilo

Margaritas and mud pies

Can I not run today?

No!

Hmmph.. Can't you just love me for what I am?

You know you need to run!

I know but I don't want to.

What do you want to do then?

I want a margarita. And a chocolate dessert. Chocolate mud pie to be precise. And with vanilla ice cream. Yes, that's what I want to do now.

*facepalm*

Oh shut up!



Lilo

(Talking to herself, it's one of those days!)

Happy feet!

Nothing makes a girl happier than a pair of beautiful shoes..






















Random recent collection. Of course that's not all.

Btw, it's called an investment or retail therapy.

Oh, and it also helps to fight Monday/Tuesday blues!

Just saying! ;)


Lilo

Nemo's Wedding!

My best friend got married today! It was one of the most beautiful, colourful and fun wedding I've ever been too.

Nemo looked amazingly beautiful and absolutely happy. I must say, I felt like a 'proud parent' today. Can't describe the feeling any better.

In the last 12 years that we have known each other, I've seen her grow from a teenager to a beautiful young woman. Well, we grew together. We have had so much fun, laughter, tears, and memories together. And this day would be the best'est memory ;)

My dearest Nemo,
I'm extremely happy that you are married today. Especially that you are married to Ish. He's the perfect guy for you, and it's obvious in his eyes and every move. He adores you like no one can.

May you have a awesome married life. Have fun like there's no tomorrow and cherish every moment if it. Cheers to a beautiful journey ahead of you!

Love you endlessly.


Lilo

P/s: Lilo can now rest in peace that both her best friends are married and in good hands.

If I can finally sleep tonight!

And stop feeling hungry at odd hours!

They say it takes 21 days to form an habit.. If that's the case, I'm screwed.. I just spent 21 days in a world upside down!

#talkingnonsense #jetlagged #ijustwanttosleep or #willyoupleasewakeup



Lilo

My Caracas Experience..

Just as I arrived and was settling into this city, I came across this quote..

"When you feel like you cant go any further, just know that the strength which carried you this far will take you rest of the way"

Caught my attention instantly.. it seemed very appropriate..

I digress. What I wanted to write about was this city, Caracas, in Venezuela.

So I have been traveling quite a bit in the last 3 years.. or at least what it seems like.. in fact, I dont think I've even been to 20 countries in total, my whole life.. Not the point, but this trip was special for so many reasons..

My first trip to Latin America.. The furthest I have ever been away from home.. the longest time difference I have ever had.. the country that speaks anything but English.. the country with the weirdest currency.. country with the highest crime rate.. country with window-less taxis.. don't even talk about meters in taxi.. country where you cant do this, you cant do that...

Despite all that.. I survived... and I must say I met the most beautiful people here.. no, not good looking people.. Contrary to popular belief, Venezuelans are not as hot as they seem in beauty pageants. But the nicest, kindest and most friendliest people..
People who would go out of their way to help a stranger.. really.. things that I would never do for people visiting/working in my country.. Some thing that I should learn to do more..

It's funny to think, since the day I arrived, or even before, I was constantly reminded to not trust anyone here..everyone was made to seem to look like a criminal, who's just waiting to rob me anytime.. all I got was kindness, genuineness and maybe some "extra caring love" ;)

I don't know if this city is worth a visit, but it sure was an hell of an experience.. Try saying, people don't wake up in the morning wanting to rob you.. you might just survive! I did ;)

Lilo

p/s: Thank you! The beautiful people of Venezuela, may your kindness be returned to you tenfold!