I made it.  :)

Dusty, dusty

I reckon it is time to spring-clean this blog a little and that is what I did one fine Monday afternoon.

I am reluctant to change the blog's template though. I am so comfortable with the current one. I think it is really pleasing to the eye. I shall leave it as it is for the time being until a good one comes by. 

Life is presently moving at a snail's pace for me but I must say that 2012 has been the fastest paced year I have ever encountered! Maybe it is just me. Maybe this is what happens when one grows older. 

Back when I was in primary and secondary school, I felt it was so much easier to pass time. 12 months never felt too long nor too short for me. Everything seems ideal, almost perfect. No, I am not a free teenager last time. I had tuition classes, piano and art classes, band practices and a myriad of school activities to go to last time!

We never had Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and all the modern gadgets and apps back then. And yet, I found I rarely was bored with my life.

In fact, I was happy for most parts of my life then. 

I was content.

I felt that my life was fulfilling. 

And perhaps I could take on the world if I want to!

However, as adulthood settles in gradually and when tragedy struck in February last year, I was forced to grow up faster at just 23 years old. Not that my life was totally changed, but gone were those idyllic, carefree days. 

More worldly questions and challenges come my way; more bumps than smooth roads I face... 

The burden we shoulder and the challenges we face as we mature increases by the year. Further, now is the time to lift the burden off our parents' shoulders bit by bit; slowly but surely. I believe this applies to the majority of us in their mid-twenties.

More importantly, we now have to establish our own identity. Be our own person. That way, others can identify with us and we learn to be self-assured and confident on our own. 

Ultimately, what I am trying to say is as we mature, we gradually step out of our comfort zone, out of hiding behind our parents' back and take on the world with a fresh perspective. 

However, in doing so, we must not stray away from our personal beliefs and from doing what is right.

For a long time, I have been quietly reflecting upon my own life. Sometimes, it is nice to let things out. :)

On that note, I end this post. 

Oh, enjoy the rest of 2012, all!

24.

It is both funny and strange how at every birthday after my 21st, I discover new things about my face.

Not so great things.

Things that signify AGE.

Age is catching up on me.

*gulps*

Whatever happened to my teen years?

Ah well, the wise man once said,

"Age is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

I think I should try to live by it.

Achieve what I can when I can when I am still able-bodied/minded to do it.

On another note, a Happy Birthday to myself.

I shall count my blessings now.

I am thankful for a family who cares deeply for me.

I am thankful for a shelter to live in.

I am thankful to that special someone who tolerates me in my good and bad.

I am thankful that I met good friends - old and new.

I am thankful that I am in this position right now at this moment.

And I thank him for watching over me in Heaven.

:)

Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen.

Your Song, Elton John.

Your 100 days.

I need your grace

To remind me

To find my own.

Chasing Cars, Snow Patrol.

Blessed.

Its simply amazing how one's life can change so dramatically in 3 weeks.

And best of all, the turn of events were for the better.

It solidifies the future a little bit more.

It gives me greater hope.

It gives me many more reasons to count my blessings.

It has been an incredible 3 weeks for me.

Amidst all the stress and worry over the impending exams;

I can say that I am happy.

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You must be watching me from Heaven right now.

I love you and am forever indebted to you.

I hope you can hear me.

Nana, nanana, nana

I miss you.

Slipped Away, Avril Lavigne.