Step into the daylight and let it go.

Monday, July 22, 2013

#3.31 God of the Small Things

“得到的 都比失去的还贵重。”



The untimely demise of a recent family friend in a car crash reminds me again on how short life is and can be. I mean he had got everything - money, fame, family and all - yet he couldn't live long enough to enjoy it all. It gets me thinking that maybe we should start to appreciate everything that we have instead of whining over things we lack so that we will have no regrets when the time comes.

To be honest, I have everything that I have always dreamed of in my life. I'm happy and I feel blessed every day. I mean not every second of every day, but yes, every single fucking day. Everything is a little too perfect now by my standards. About that, I'm not sure whether my standards are low, I'm really optimistic, or things are just going great.

My siblings. =P
How old do they think they are? >.<
4th of July trip with fam. =)

Come to think of it, I do not have a billionaire family but I have a warm one. I do not have the model height or face but I am me. I do not have an angelic voice but I listen and sing to the songs that I love. I am not even close to being over-achieving or all-rounded but I reckon I could still graduate with decent grades. I have not many but enough bestest friends that I can call up any seconds I feel like it and no one makes me feel loved like you do.  However, this does not mean that I don't have my fair share of problems and sadness but I prefer not to dwell on them and I try my best not to let them restrain me from enjoying my life as much as I can. And for all of these, I could thank no one but God.


Smurfies!!
Brighter than any stars. 
High School buddies. =) 

There are just too many memories of every little precious moment that I hug dearly. The evening my family sit around the dining room table laughing for reasons that I have long forgotten. The apologising letter I have never got tired of reading. The last supper in Semenyih cooking Mee Sedaap without pots and gas. The smile and love on my parents' faces. The after-dinner stroll in a nearby park. Or the heart-to-heart talks until morning. These are the little things that I would not have missed for the world.

Life, with all its sorrow and limitations, is still a blessing. And I do not want to realise that only when I am dead. And yes, I have totally no idea how long this perfect life of mine will last. But I do know that I am going to cherish it until then. =)



Clarity ft. Foxes - Zedd

Sunday, July 14, 2013

# Don't Stop Believing

Today is indeed a sad day for all Glee fans across the world. I have to admit that I have stopped watching Glee regularly after the original Glee casts graduated, selecting only a few new episodes every now and then, especially those that feature the returning of the original casts.

What I love about Glee is no doubt the hope and positive outlook it offers in every episode. It shows that everyone is beautiful, losers can be successful one day, faith is essential in going through hard times,  true friends are the ones who matter and there will always be someone who love you for who you are. And most importantly, the most crucial and simple lesson is don't stop believing.

Finn started singing with Don't Stop Believing and ended it with the same song. Listening to it and all the other songs definitely bring back all the nostalgic memories.

The first song that kickstarts Glee in the first episode.


The same song 4 years later during Rachel's audition while thinking of all her old friends. 


R.I.P Cory and Finn. 




Looking at Rachel, I wonder whether this is what Smurf Village going to feel like after 4 years time. 

Monday, July 8, 2013

#3.30 An Imperfect Getaway

"It was never easy or smooth to travel with a big family, or at least with my family." 



We had to travel for a long period, 4 hours give or take, from home through the barren desert and endless stretches of sand before we finally reached Las Vegas. I liked to imagine it as a gigantic ocean made up of sand stretching as far as the eyes could see. There was pretty much nothing to see along the dusty road with the exception of distant freight trains gliding along its railway in the opposite direction every once in a while. Blended perfectly into the mountainous background, I had to admit that it was a pretty cool scene.

As expected, we were greeted warmly with temperature that soared over a hundred degrees by the Sin City. It was unbearably boiling hot under the sun and we could literally feel our skin burning even with layers of protective sunscreen slopped all over our bodies. Fortunately, the city was famous for its hotels and casinos rather than outdoor activities. In fact, it was no doubt an understatement to say that there were plenty of things to do and see in every hotel.


The gondola rides inside Venetian hotel.
One of the tree ladies in Venetian Hotel.
Like Mother, Like Son?
Gorgeous was the word.
The beautifully painted captivating sky ceiling.

At night, we visited the renowned Bellagio Hotel after watching a few free shows around the city. The weather was still hot but at least it was bearable. It was summer after all. Thus, I guessed I should stop complaining about the hot and humid weather in Malaysia. Or not. After that, we went to another prominent attraction - Fremont Street Experience. It was a street that was brought to life at night by its buzzing activities offering free concerts, rock bands, and goods with rock-bottom prices. The highlight of the night was no other than the free laser light show featuring Bon Jovi's songs which screamed nothing but awesome. 

Breathtaking, fascinating and glamorous all rolled into one.

Mi Familia. =)
The enchanting conservatory inside Bellagio.
The tantalizing chocolate fountain in Bellagio.

The next day, we visited one of the seven wonders of the world - the grand canyon. "Grand" was certainly not the word to describe it. In fact, neither words nor pictures could do it any justice. Some of us especially Mummy were actually too scared to go right to the edge to take any photo at several locations without the railings as one slip would mean a permanent goodbye to this beautiful world. It was no exaggeration that we could feel our legs shaking while taking all the photos but it was definitely all worth it in the end.

The great grand canyon.
My legs totally felt like jelly.

The only location Mummy dared to take photos. 
The spectacular view from the top.

After long showers, we got down to the hotel restaurant to enjoy the buffet dinner. Honestly, it was nothing compared to Malaysian food, but still the wide variety of western and mexican delicacies did leave a good and deep impression. Feeling refreshed, we took a leisurely stroll outside the hotel. Before long, our excitation turned into fear when we came to the realisation that we're surrounded by not one but a gaze of raccoons and there were a lot more hiding in the bushes. Colours could be seen draining from our faces. The funny part was that we literally ran for our lives. 

The next morning, we woke up before the first ray of sunlight piercing through the curtains of the hotel windows. After freshening up, we took photos as we sauntered down the Colorado river. It was definitely a relief to not have any raccoons loitering around in the day and the view was definitely breathtaking if not splendid.

The view of Colorado river from the hotel window.

It was never easy or smooth to travel with a big family, or at least with my family. You could bet your bottom dollar that arguments, disagreements and complaints would absolutely happen along the trip. See, we're never the exemplary family with billionaire parents, ticked-all-the-"perfect"-boxes siblings, or TV-interviewable over-achieving children. In fact, I had never wanted or wished a family that felt it could be nothing but perfect at all times. We're happy, and that's all I have ever wanted and it was all that mattered in the end.

It might be an imperfect getaway, but it was definitely perfect by my standards. =)





True Love ft. Lily Allen - P!nk