I am back from Perth. Hmmm.... let me count how many days have I been gone ? Left on the 17 July, supposed to be back on 24 July, but I have extended my stay and AM back yesterday, 27 July.
The stay in Perth was great. This is the furthest I have gone for the past 23 years of my life and I have to Thank God for this opportunity to relax and just enjoy his creation. If anyone is looking for a place to retire, Perth might be one of the place I would recommend. It is because the pace of life is slow and everything seems so low. Majority of the population stays in houses because apartments are expensive there. Anyway they have an abundunt amount of land to use, so who cares. So much so tat there are so many beautiful parks and lakes with swans and ducks. The grass is clean and cool tat it gains anyone's trust to lay and look into the clear or cloudy blue sky. Being in the sun has not been such a tough thing to do in Perth, because the temperature is so cool and the wind blowing across my face just melts away the heat. Everything is low in height that I enjoyed looking into the sky and across the horizon without any obstruction to the moon, stars and sun. I am missing the time spent watching the sunset under the beautiful weather and on the soft, clean grass. Picnic has never been such a convenient and popular past time since I had been to Perth.
I wanted to extend my stay til wed, 28 July, but brought forward one day in advance because I wanted to spend sometime at home as being away for quite a while. Also to catch on some errands I have to do. And also to blog and enjoy the memories spent with my baby sister and friends. Actually the main purpose of being in Perth was to visit a friend, Chris. He has been such a great host and friend. He had been so willing in everyway. Allowed us to lodge at his crib and that saved a lot on our food and lodging. Chris and Adrian have been such great cook, that we had balanced and healthy diet almost everyday. They were always excited over the different ingredients, unavaliable in singapore, purchased them and explored on the various dishes. Not only were we healthy but we were 'under their mercy' to try out their food. HAHA! Thank God that they were so great and careful with their tryouts that no one got to fight for the toilets. We had done so much shopping that Adrian said that once he returned to singapore, he might avoid shopping for a while. I overspent and there is not enuff for the last few days, in fact I had to ration on the amount of cash I had left. The things in Perth was expensive, however their stuff going down on SALE was at a good price. Bought some things for my friends. I hope they like it. There is not enuff space to stuff more things in my little luggage bag. Wished I had brought more space to Perth. I am sorry for some friends whom I did not get anything for them. I hope they understand.
Apart from the enjoyment, there were also some impossible regrets I had back in Perth. It is the extreme of all experiences for me. If you are dying to know, you can ask me and I will share with you. Chis and Mich, thanks for being gracious and forgiving. Adrian, thanks for the prayers. And finally Thank You, God.*Phew*
Now time for some reflections for this trip.
I was just thinking on the plane back home and felt that having dreams in Perth seems more possible and hopeful than back in Singapore. The difference in culture, living environment, pace and activities in life created more rooms to dare to dream. Just enjoying my time spent with the sun, grass, snacks and friends seems so impossible in singapore. Because everyone back home is just rushing and making sure that everything's perfect. Laying on grass and picnicing, watching the sunset seems like a waste of time in singapore.
However I have to admit that too long of a stay in Perth can be rather boring and I am still proud and glad that I am a Singaporean. Right now, I am still missing Perth and the lazy days with my friends.
I will have to report to work tmr, just as Adrian mentioned, BACK TO LIFE, BACK TO REALITY. It is partially true, because it will be going back to life and reality with a new perspective and encouragement gained from this trip. I am still in the lazy and holiday mood, got to switch back to work mood soon. I am afraid my colleagues have to bear with my current lazy mood. Keke.
However I am definitely more purposeful and hopeful than before.
During this trip, someone mentioned,
'If you are doing something that you neither enjoy nor see any purpose in doing it, then it just speaks about how much you treasure your life and meaningless it is.'
She found God and, God has shown her how much does little things in life matters. If you think tat your prescence do not matter in life, then it would be a pity. Because that's not true.
She illustrated that if a backup singer choose to back out because of the little impact she felt she will make among the other singers, a soul might be lost for the day. Because she might be the one who might impact someone else's life.
Alright just to leave behind this thought, you can choose to expand on them or maybe just sit on it (but do remember, if you choose to sit on it, then it would be a waste of your time tat you are reading my blog).
*Muacks*
Actually there are more then these, ASK ME about the trip and I will be excited to share and exchange thoughts with u, my frens.
The stay in Perth was great. This is the furthest I have gone for the past 23 years of my life and I have to Thank God for this opportunity to relax and just enjoy his creation. If anyone is looking for a place to retire, Perth might be one of the place I would recommend. It is because the pace of life is slow and everything seems so low. Majority of the population stays in houses because apartments are expensive there. Anyway they have an abundunt amount of land to use, so who cares. So much so tat there are so many beautiful parks and lakes with swans and ducks. The grass is clean and cool tat it gains anyone's trust to lay and look into the clear or cloudy blue sky. Being in the sun has not been such a tough thing to do in Perth, because the temperature is so cool and the wind blowing across my face just melts away the heat. Everything is low in height that I enjoyed looking into the sky and across the horizon without any obstruction to the moon, stars and sun. I am missing the time spent watching the sunset under the beautiful weather and on the soft, clean grass. Picnic has never been such a convenient and popular past time since I had been to Perth.
I wanted to extend my stay til wed, 28 July, but brought forward one day in advance because I wanted to spend sometime at home as being away for quite a while. Also to catch on some errands I have to do. And also to blog and enjoy the memories spent with my baby sister and friends. Actually the main purpose of being in Perth was to visit a friend, Chris. He has been such a great host and friend. He had been so willing in everyway. Allowed us to lodge at his crib and that saved a lot on our food and lodging. Chris and Adrian have been such great cook, that we had balanced and healthy diet almost everyday. They were always excited over the different ingredients, unavaliable in singapore, purchased them and explored on the various dishes. Not only were we healthy but we were 'under their mercy' to try out their food. HAHA! Thank God that they were so great and careful with their tryouts that no one got to fight for the toilets. We had done so much shopping that Adrian said that once he returned to singapore, he might avoid shopping for a while. I overspent and there is not enuff for the last few days, in fact I had to ration on the amount of cash I had left. The things in Perth was expensive, however their stuff going down on SALE was at a good price. Bought some things for my friends. I hope they like it. There is not enuff space to stuff more things in my little luggage bag. Wished I had brought more space to Perth. I am sorry for some friends whom I did not get anything for them. I hope they understand.
Apart from the enjoyment, there were also some impossible regrets I had back in Perth. It is the extreme of all experiences for me. If you are dying to know, you can ask me and I will share with you. Chis and Mich, thanks for being gracious and forgiving. Adrian, thanks for the prayers. And finally Thank You, God.*Phew*
Now time for some reflections for this trip.
I was just thinking on the plane back home and felt that having dreams in Perth seems more possible and hopeful than back in Singapore. The difference in culture, living environment, pace and activities in life created more rooms to dare to dream. Just enjoying my time spent with the sun, grass, snacks and friends seems so impossible in singapore. Because everyone back home is just rushing and making sure that everything's perfect. Laying on grass and picnicing, watching the sunset seems like a waste of time in singapore.
However I have to admit that too long of a stay in Perth can be rather boring and I am still proud and glad that I am a Singaporean. Right now, I am still missing Perth and the lazy days with my friends.
I will have to report to work tmr, just as Adrian mentioned, BACK TO LIFE, BACK TO REALITY. It is partially true, because it will be going back to life and reality with a new perspective and encouragement gained from this trip. I am still in the lazy and holiday mood, got to switch back to work mood soon. I am afraid my colleagues have to bear with my current lazy mood. Keke.
However I am definitely more purposeful and hopeful than before.
During this trip, someone mentioned,
'If you are doing something that you neither enjoy nor see any purpose in doing it, then it just speaks about how much you treasure your life and meaningless it is.'
She found God and, God has shown her how much does little things in life matters. If you think tat your prescence do not matter in life, then it would be a pity. Because that's not true.
She illustrated that if a backup singer choose to back out because of the little impact she felt she will make among the other singers, a soul might be lost for the day. Because she might be the one who might impact someone else's life.
Alright just to leave behind this thought, you can choose to expand on them or maybe just sit on it (but do remember, if you choose to sit on it, then it would be a waste of your time tat you are reading my blog).
*Muacks*
Actually there are more then these, ASK ME about the trip and I will be excited to share and exchange thoughts with u, my frens.
