** delayed post
I have reached another milestone in my life. 5 years ago, I was excited to start a whole new decade; I made a bucket list of things to achieve/do by the time I reached the next decade. I'm proud to say that I have achieved/done almost all the items on my list; of course, over the years I have added some items, nevertheless, all but one item have been done. That leaves me 5 years to do the last thing on my bucket list.
As I said in my previous entry, the first 4 months of this year have not been kind. Loved ones were lost; and I hoped, prayed for better months ahead.
Well, I think better times are indeed on the horizon. In my last entry, I mentioned about booking a new car; two weeks ago, I texted the sales agent asking him when I would be able to get the car: his reply - next month i.e. June. Ben, mum and Vay told me to pester the guy because there was a chance that others would get their cars first if I wasn't persistent. But before I could do anything further, dad called the guy and voila the guy said I could get my car before my birthday!!
And it was true! I got my new wheels on the eve of my birthday! It felt surreal to be driving my brand new car. Yes, although Vay's car was also bought new, but that was her car. This was mine! My first, official new car since my baby (Kancil) was bought second hand and is 22 years old. I felt kind of sad seeing my baby parked in the corner on the street outside my house, but I know that it will be going to good hands.
So, on my birthday eve, Ben and dad followed me to go get my new car after work, all shiny and glistening in Lava Red, sitting outside the sales shop. then, Ben took me for a wonderful, yummy dinner at Feringghi Garden, where we dined on steak and wine; before we headed home to where mum and Vay were waiting for me with...CUPCAKES!! 20 cupcakes with the candles put on a separate plate just so that I could blow them. Hahaha! Presents were opened the moment it struck midnight (they insisted I open my presents after I blew the candles but I made them wait).
My birthday morning was spent with Vay; we went for breakfast and then had a "photoshoot" with Babes (my new car's name). The afternoon was spent at home with my parents, answering Facebook and Whatsapp messages from family and friends. We then had a family dinner (with Ben of course).
We were supposed to celebrate my birthday in Cambodia (Angkow Wat) this year. We were supposed to go at the end of June, after Raya and all. Plans were made and tickets were almost bought; but alas, things happened and those plans had to be cancelled. As much as I really wanted to go to Cambodia, I know that if we had indeed bought the tickets and all, the celebration would not have been the same. As such, we all decided to reschedule the trip to next year.
Also, this is the second year my uncle did not spend my birthday with me. For the past few years (except last year when he was busy with work), late May/early June would be when he, my aunt and grandparents would come up to Penang for a holiday, and celebrate my birthday at the same time. The last time the came, he had everything planned. we had a stay-cation at 'By The Sea' - a really beautiful place in Batu Feringghi - and dinner was all pre-ordered at a restaurant, complete with birthday cake and all. Little did I know that that would be the last time we all celebrated my birthday together.
Anyhow, it has been 3 days past my birthday, and I'd like to think that I feel a certain positivity in the air. Not that there has been negative energy around. Perhaps, with the arrival of my new car, I am subconsciously redirecting my thoughts and energy towards more positivism.
It's the start of the 6th month of the year. Things will change. For the better...
I have reached another milestone in my life. 5 years ago, I was excited to start a whole new decade; I made a bucket list of things to achieve/do by the time I reached the next decade. I'm proud to say that I have achieved/done almost all the items on my list; of course, over the years I have added some items, nevertheless, all but one item have been done. That leaves me 5 years to do the last thing on my bucket list.
As I said in my previous entry, the first 4 months of this year have not been kind. Loved ones were lost; and I hoped, prayed for better months ahead.
Well, I think better times are indeed on the horizon. In my last entry, I mentioned about booking a new car; two weeks ago, I texted the sales agent asking him when I would be able to get the car: his reply - next month i.e. June. Ben, mum and Vay told me to pester the guy because there was a chance that others would get their cars first if I wasn't persistent. But before I could do anything further, dad called the guy and voila the guy said I could get my car before my birthday!!
And it was true! I got my new wheels on the eve of my birthday! It felt surreal to be driving my brand new car. Yes, although Vay's car was also bought new, but that was her car. This was mine! My first, official new car since my baby (Kancil) was bought second hand and is 22 years old. I felt kind of sad seeing my baby parked in the corner on the street outside my house, but I know that it will be going to good hands.
So, on my birthday eve, Ben and dad followed me to go get my new car after work, all shiny and glistening in Lava Red, sitting outside the sales shop. then, Ben took me for a wonderful, yummy dinner at Feringghi Garden, where we dined on steak and wine; before we headed home to where mum and Vay were waiting for me with...CUPCAKES!! 20 cupcakes with the candles put on a separate plate just so that I could blow them. Hahaha! Presents were opened the moment it struck midnight (they insisted I open my presents after I blew the candles but I made them wait).
My birthday morning was spent with Vay; we went for breakfast and then had a "photoshoot" with Babes (my new car's name). The afternoon was spent at home with my parents, answering Facebook and Whatsapp messages from family and friends. We then had a family dinner (with Ben of course).
We were supposed to celebrate my birthday in Cambodia (Angkow Wat) this year. We were supposed to go at the end of June, after Raya and all. Plans were made and tickets were almost bought; but alas, things happened and those plans had to be cancelled. As much as I really wanted to go to Cambodia, I know that if we had indeed bought the tickets and all, the celebration would not have been the same. As such, we all decided to reschedule the trip to next year.
Also, this is the second year my uncle did not spend my birthday with me. For the past few years (except last year when he was busy with work), late May/early June would be when he, my aunt and grandparents would come up to Penang for a holiday, and celebrate my birthday at the same time. The last time the came, he had everything planned. we had a stay-cation at 'By The Sea' - a really beautiful place in Batu Feringghi - and dinner was all pre-ordered at a restaurant, complete with birthday cake and all. Little did I know that that would be the last time we all celebrated my birthday together.
Anyhow, it has been 3 days past my birthday, and I'd like to think that I feel a certain positivity in the air. Not that there has been negative energy around. Perhaps, with the arrival of my new car, I am subconsciously redirecting my thoughts and energy towards more positivism.
It's the start of the 6th month of the year. Things will change. For the better...
