That sparkle of joy in the eyes

Hmm. Do you feel uplifted when someone flashes a genuine smile at you? One in which the eyes speak everything?


Alright. I admit. I am a visual person. I like to observe. Inquisitive mind. And what I saw, I like to conjure up a story in my head.

And I always, almost all the time, prefer happy stories.


Well ok, who doesn't anyway? ;)


You know when people say that if a person's smile is genuine, you can see it in his/her eyes too? I totally buy that. Undeniably the windows to the soul. Its that sparkle of joy and bliss that I find solace in. And it always lifts my mood. I feel it.


Now, do pardon me if I start staring into your eyes. LOL. Then again, maybe I could do with a Mr Sunshine in my life. Haha!


Attended one of my long-time friend's wedding last Saturday. Special thanks to her for giving me the opportunity to sneak around with my camera. =D Here's sharing one of the edits. The one that I love best.



Congratulations to Justin and Diane! Wishing you both lasting bliss, joy and happiness! =)

The Process of Falling

Suggestive title, eh? Haha!


Was driving to work this morning with a very, very gloomy weather (hey it was drizzling and the skies were grey and it would be awesome to sleep in but had to drag my big fat butt off to work T.T). Anyways!


So this thought came to me while I was driving. Yeah ok, those mellow Mandarin songs got thoughts running through my head. And the fact that I got pawned big time on this particular subject left traces that contributed to those thoughts too.


So what's all this falling about?


First it started as fascination. Aha, I think some of you might have had light bulbs on your heads now! Now zip your mouths while I finish my Oscar-award speech.


Fascination. Then slowly, slowly, fascination links the path of observation. And then comes the foundation for friendships and the sorts. Slowly this combination of elation, mesmerisation and fascination combines to form a lethal weapon that leaves you entrapped within helplessly.


And then it happens. You started tripping. Butterflies visit your innards. Bouts of sudden increased heartbeats. Flushed cheeks. What happens after you trip?


You FALL. =) Maybe small time. Maybe BIG time. Ok lame sorry. There's no such thing as small time.


But what continues after the fall -the getting up again, is not an easy path to walk. Determination and understanding are entirely needed with occasional doses of sparks and fireflies to keep the journey exciting.


Damn, I think I'm on writer's mode now. I should go continue working on my writings. See ya peeps! Hope this post entertained you somewhat, in some way! xD





Picture of the day: mushroom bruschettas!





I'm missing these bruschettas already! =(

This is what I feel like now...

Current feelings.



What do u think it feels like to sit in the clouds while looking at the world below? =)

If you can...

Ok, I still have a couple of outdated posts to catch up on, and I think I shall post them as pix-posts soon! *hopefully*

And by outdated, I mean really, really outdated! Well anyways! xD



Thought I'd do some abstract writing, which somehow speaks for me.


If you can...

let the wind take you away
be immersed in the rich golden hues of a sunset
contemplate among the solitary stillness of a forest
smile at the mist-covered mountains in the morning
fall in love with the yawns of new born puppies
breathe in that crisp freshness of dawn
bask in the quiet shimmer of starlight
be touched by small acts of kindness in daily life
count your blessings for each chocolate cookie you have
enjoy the lap of waves at your feet


Then you would have understood some deepest parts of me. =)

Life's too fleeting for regrets, viva la vida!

I think my blog is now covered in spiderwebs. Just a short update before catching up on long overdue posts.


One of my recent FB updates read :


"You and I, we're but characters passing by on this stage called World, bound by the threads of Fate and Destiny. Life's too fleeting to get beaten down, so stay positive and keep your head up to the skies!"


Just a thought that hit me one fine morning.


Sometimes, we tend to get too caught up in our negative vibes. Trapped within a flurry of emotions leaving us numbed and out of breath, and in a chain of reactions leading to lost moments and moodless days.


One Republic sang it well with 'Stop and Stare'. Perhaps it may be advisable to really stop for a moment from everything we busy ourselves with. And take a look at how daily concerns have changed and shaped us.


Life's too fleeting for any regrets! Let's stay upbeat and make the best out of each moment!

We wouldn't wanna be looking back at our lives one day and say, "I should have made that moment count!", would we?


VIVA LA VIDA!

Peace

I've lost that feeling long, long time ago.


But somehow, today's different. That carefree feeling, the indescribable joy in its purest form alighted in my heart again.


Live and let live. Live and let go.


Peace is within me. =)



Nahh give u a picture of cute Nemos! Don't play play, they're the Charlie's Angels in their community! =D

Would you rather hurt than feel nothing at all?

Spinning Lady Antebellum's Need You Now.


Ok I know the title sounds emo but its a phrase taken from the song.


Then again, back to the topic. Would you rather hurt than feel nothing at all?


Blogging this because I really felt for a few close friends. Wished I could do something but superpowers are beyond me. Nor am I capable of magnificent feats. I can only provide a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, a comforting presence and the sharing of joy.




Sometimes, I whole-heartedly wished that I am blessed with the Gift of Healing.



Maybe in a way, it's better to have felt nothing. Then we don't have to go through the suffering of enduring all those pain. No pain means we go through life in a monotonous manner, no 'suddenly's...no unexpected slamming of invisible forces onto our chests leaving us feeling vulnerable, breathless and curling up in excruciating pain...no emptiness within...


But, we do feel pain. Most of the time. That invisible force slamming into us. That dark matter draining us of all feelings and leaving us feeling devoid and empty inside. That huge piece of dark cloud robbing us of our sunlight and all that is cheery. That shower of thorns raining into our hearts leaving deep scratches of painful bleeding scars.



They say time heals. With pain, we learn to grow. We learn how to appreciate. We learn to let go. Live and let live. We learn to forgive.


And perhaps, we learn to love again.



Nothing is ever permanent. We'll get by. And we'll emerge stronger. Better. Just like the formation of diamonds through intense heat and pressure.


A BIG HUG goes out to my close friends who are reading this and are feeling this. My heart is with u all. *HUGZ*