Time Out

Since started working, I had hardly any time to rest. The same routine repeats everyday. Get up early, catch the train, work and work, get home, dinner and then sleep before going through the same process the next day. A friend commented, " Work really does make a person boring." I had to agree.

So, I decided to take a time out. Took 2 days leaves and went to Redang with my classmates. It proved to be a rejuvenating experience. I had so much fun. Snorkelling was a whole new experience and it was amazing being underwater and seeing so many beautiful, detailed creatures He created. I was awed..though there are some dead corals spoiling the picture, but nonetheless, the fishes were spectacular.

Talking about fishes, a friend and I decided to be mischievous. While others jumped into the sea to snorkel, both of us stayed on boat and feed the fishes with bread. He suddenly had sparkle in his eye and I knew it that at moment, he had a trick up on his sleeve. He shouted to another friend who was snorkelling near the boat, " Do you like fishes?" I caught the idea immediately. We both started throwing pieces of bread at him and instantly, fishes started to zoom in at him. Being underwater, it wasn't easy to turn around and "run". That poor guy had to put up with school of fishes around him until we both decided to stop the torture. Haha..

I had a share of that poor friend's experience while underwater. I tried feeding and it was really scary when the fishes zoomed in at your face. When the slimy fishes touch you, you'll get the goosebumps..Eeuww..

We continued our snorkelling adventure to a few other bays. The best was the one near my resort. We saw baby sharks and I wonder why the resort people bother bringing us to other bays when there's one nice one just right in front of us. We enjoyed the boatride nonetheless...Who wouldn't when their captain sped as if he owned the sea, zooming really near other boats and deceiving you into thinking that he's going to crash into them and swerving out of the way just right in time. Crazy rides...It was fun though I nearly slipped. Haha..

The sunrise in Redang was also magnificent. I savoured one beautiful sunrise on a hammock one morning. As the sun rose behind the clouds, the sea bathed in its rays. Yellow stripes appeared on the waters, the surrounding brightened up, swallowing the darker side of nature. The surrounding came into being and before you knew it, the sun has risen and a new day has just begun.

All in all, I had a great time. It was fun to play Taboo together. I laughed so much because it was really hilarious seeing my friends' expression in their desperate attempts to describe words. And trust me, imaginations can really run wild and get out of control. I just don't understand how the brains of a boy work. It really baffled me as to why simple words lead them to think of sex. I really just don't understand... Sometimes, it came to a point where I just don't know if I should laugh along or show angry face, especially when they go overboard. Baffling..Anyway, there was really a good display of teamwork and we bonded pretty quickly. That was the rewarding part, I suppose.

Man in Pink

I have some guy friends who like pink. They wear different shades of pink shirts to classes. While the "man-lier" guys turned their heads and go, " Yer..how can you wear pink?", nothing seems to upset these pink guys. In fact, they are proud with bright and soft coloured shirts. As for me, I have nothing against pink guys, just that..well..I prefer them in darker shades of shirts.

A few of us were in a similar conversation yesterday night. I commented on a friend who was wearing a pink wristband. The conversation went well until another friend gave his million dollar view. He said, " You know something? Real man wear pink underwear." I was caught off-guard. What?! "It takes a real man to wear pink underwear" He re-affrimed his point. The whole group collasped in laughter. When everyone regains their composure, it began to dawn upon us that he wasn't joking.

" It takes a real man to go around the swimming pool in pink trunk."

I beg to differ. I disagreed. "Where got such thing?" I protested loudly.

Even if it really does take a real man to wear pink underwear, I would rather my future husband not be one....

Fragile Relationships

A couple of my friends went through some painful break-ups with their girlfriends. It pains my heart to see them being sad and down. I begin to wonder. What causes such relationship to break? I had always had this idealistic picture of relationship. It is to be a sacred, sure, strong and secured relationship, leading to marriage. Why start a one when you are not sure if you're meant for each other? But then again, one may not know until they try...In that case, it'll be a trial and error process...meaning, let's try and see if this work out and in case it doesn't, we part ways..How sad..

I see people around me rushing into relationships. Some are more attractive than others. Some get "picked up" fast. At the end of the day, does it really matter? A close friend recently shared her bit with me. I'm glad that there're still some like-minded friends around. Hers was an even more trying one. Both of them prayed and were thankful that the Lord brought them together. However, they chose to wait because it would be a long-distance relationship. Can you imagine? Both knew that God had meant this for them but they still choose to wait and not rush head-on into it.

In the beginning, when God created Adam, He made Eve purposely for him. God had in mind who would be a good helper to Eve and He made just one, the right one for him. Can God not work the same thing today? I'm thankful that the Bible did not record many Eves and ask Adam to try and see which one work out. That, in a way, reaffirms my belief in finding the right one without trial and error. Idealistic..well..maybe I am..

At the meantime, I will just wait..