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.