So 2013 has come and gone. It's now the 6th day of 2014 and apart from a less than motivating start to yet another career year, my personal life has been pretty fulfilling! In a bid to start the new year on the right foot (pun intended), I went for a 4km jog with zk at west coast park right on the morning of new year's day. The usual me would NEVER yank myself out of bed, away from the precious sleep-till-you-wake-up sleep that is only possible 2 meagre days a week and on the 11 generous days of public holidays singapore has given its workforce. But I was feeling really down from work. I didn't like the disgruntled state I was in; I wanted to get back to being the positive person I was, who would not get affected (for too long) by things out of my control. This time I could not help but brood for far too long. I don't think it's healthy because I imagine literally a weight taking a toll on my heart which is already working so hard every second of the day. That's really how I view stress - as physically harmful as smoking or drinking. I wanted to do something to break myself out from that state of self-pity, frustration and helplessness. What better way to do so than to engage in a healthy activity that would make me proud of myself (and make zk happy too)?
And so I digressed.
The point of this entry was actually to capture precious memories of our 25th birthday. I just wanted to thank and remember the sweet people and their thoughtful gestures in trying to make me/us feel that wee bit more special :)
Much as I didn't exactly expect much form of celebrations this year apart from dinners with both immediate families and whatsapp greetings from the closer friends who'd remember, I was really touched when a few precious groups of friends actually made the effort to 'celebrate' my birthday in person. I guess these people know me well enough in that I don't want or need any gifts or a large expensive cake. These were all really ordinary gatherings but which ended with a simple slice of cake with a candle, carrying the warmth of the people who made me feel all touched and fuzzy inside.
To the people below, thank you....Thanks to those friends who remembered and sent birthday wishes across as well!
And so I digressed.
The point of this entry was actually to capture precious memories of our 25th birthday. I just wanted to thank and remember the sweet people and their thoughtful gestures in trying to make me/us feel that wee bit more special :)
Much as I didn't exactly expect much form of celebrations this year apart from dinners with both immediate families and whatsapp greetings from the closer friends who'd remember, I was really touched when a few precious groups of friends actually made the effort to 'celebrate' my birthday in person. I guess these people know me well enough in that I don't want or need any gifts or a large expensive cake. These were all really ordinary gatherings but which ended with a simple slice of cake with a candle, carrying the warmth of the people who made me feel all touched and fuzzy inside.
To the people below, thank you....Thanks to those friends who remembered and sent birthday wishes across as well!
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