Black night

It was the most beautiful sight ever. The moon was round and yellow and bright. The breezy wind was cool but not chilling. The sky was dark, the water was black but illuminated in the middle by the moon shine. The beach chairs was set out. One pair in a safe distance of another. The sand beneath my feet was soft and white as baby powder. Small chatters around. The sound of waves crashing on the shore a few feet down was soothing and calming.

I slept.

For an hour, maybe more. It was just SO good. Never had I seen such a beautiful beach at night. It was unforgettable. If you are planning a trip to Redang Island in Trengganu, Malaysia, make sure to bring plenty of suntan lotion, sunglasses, and heck-with-the-outside-world attitude. Forget everything and just plain enjoy yourself!!! For a few days, you're free from every worry: no news, no TV, no work. Just you, yourself, maybe your amazing companions and the island.

I wanted to attach pictures to this post, but I decided not to, and let your imagination takes flight instead. Plus, it wasn't that hard to imagine.

Simple pleasures in life

- Seeing my house after clearing all the old newspapers, junk mails, brochures, old magazines and unnecessary clutter away
- A takeaway bubble tea after work or on a lazy weekend afternoon
- The smell of fresh dry laundry
- The sunlight shining in through your window
- Shower at the end of a tough workday
- The smell of fresh ocean air
- Internet connection
- A walk around my neighborhood
- The sight of blue sky
- The sound of a familiar voice calling you on the phone
- A good music that you sing along and move your body to
- A meal with just yourself and a newspaper nearby
- A cup of tea on a chilling day
- A meal with your friends
- The sweetness of a teh-o-peng
- The taste of chocolate melting in your mouth after a day of craving
- Popping in your new CD for the first time
- The smell of pages of a new book
- A laughter of a child
- The smile of your loved ones
- A good sleep

Aiming for that wisdom

Today I turned a year older, albeit wiser is a subject of debate. I still feel like the old me, and I feel old already at this age, although many people would whack me for saying that. I should be feeling older, not old. Haha.

It's a gorgeous weather today. Started raining towards the afternoon but as the sky clears up, I feel the gentle breeze of the wind, birds singing right outside my window, sound of human chatter and activities in the distance, vivid blue sky and soft white clouds.

I am grateful. So thank you.

Oh! Let me pass along a wonderful idea from The Dilbert Blog. Send your loved ones an email saying how much you appreciate and love them right now. Do it. It's a good thing and it felt great! Do as he says, after all, he's the brain behind Master Dogbert.

Have fun!