On the wings of an angel

I should be calm,
I should know she's in a better place,
away from the hurt, the pain, the disillusions,
But I'm angry,
and frustrated
Because
24 year olds don't die of cancer !
24 year olds chase their dreams,
24 year olds look adventure in the eye,
24 year olds fall in love,
24 year olds, get their hearts trampled on,
and 24 year olds, GROW !

They may get hurt, they may get broken down, but essentially, they get chances at life !

I want to scream that it's unfair,
I don't want to ignore all these emotions bottled up inside,
I don't want to act 'adult'
because your light was doused just at its start,
and away you left on the wings of an angel.

RIP dear friend, the memories will always be something to cherish.

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Colours of the soul

You tell me your days are painted blue,

I’ll choose to live Skittle colored days

You tell me your heart is speckled grey,

I’ll hold tight to the veins , maroon fueled pumps of life

You tell me your sun is jaundiced,

I’ll paint rainbows in the rain

You say the sunrise brings cold days,

I’ll revel in the warmth of fiery sunsets

You find a stranger in your reflection,

I only wish you’d see the promise hidden in your eyes

You hold the palette in your hands,

You hold the colours to the soul. 

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Find Manila Bedspaces

Summer is just around the corner, and whilst it marks sweltering weather and blooming greenery in countries with 4 seasons, right here it’s summer all year round, so students look forward to the long summer break that inevitably comes with the change in seasons in colder countries. True to form, friends and colleagues alike have been busy booking holiday trips to get a break from the hassle and stress of work. A few of the most popular destinations around the area would definitely be Singapore, famous for its metropolitan draw and delicious food. There’s also Thailand, the haven for sun-seekers with its stretch of glorious sunny beaches that draw in crowds of tourists every year. This year, lots of people are going to the Phillipines, a country rich in color, culture and friendly natives. By the way, when traveling to another country, it is a good idea to learn the native language with these online classes. 

Unfortunately, although summer is right around the corner for the school term right now, I’m far from being able to afford a traipse through contrasting countries in pursuit of new adventures. Taking a virtual tour over the tourist attractions and beautiful sites of the Phillipines has ignited the need to travel and see the country more. Whilst on a budget, the best one can do when seeking for Manila bedspaces would be to get a short-term rent with a couple of travel buddies. iBilik in the Phillipines is a great way to go about this because the site filters available rooms and places open for rent in an easily accessible format that’s great for travelers and people who go there on work and business assignments.

I’m introducing this site to friends and family alike because it offers such a user friendly approach to travel plans and it cuts down a lot on time wasted just to look for the right accommodation. This is especially helpful if you’re moving to a foreign country and you don’t have correspondents or colleagues there who might be able to help you get settled in. The rooms there are legitimate and it’s also great for both the person looking for a room as well as landlords or property owners who are looking to rent out their spaces. Owners can easily upload ads on the website and get in touch directly with prospective tenants without the need of having to go through expensive agents and middlemen. Most popular areas and sites are listed, and a simple online search could draw up the logistics and statistics of promising areas. 

Drive on by

In the blink of an eye, I’ve been here for a little more than a year. Whilst things seem to spiral out of control at times, these hectic little whirlpools of stress and interminable challenges has been balanced by steady streams of support, encouragement and the little surprises that life springs on you sometimes. Driving through busy morning traffic leaves lots of time for reflection and it’s amazing that I’ve been driving for more than a year now. I’m no train wreck, but having kept my driving license “ for show “ for the past 5 years, it was nerve wrecking to sit behind the wheels in a busy city with alien roads and drivers hell-bent on proving their worth in Le Morning Grand Prix each day.

Looking back now, I understand once again the precious gift that is hindsight. It still feels like yesterday when thoughts of past driving lessons trickle through the curtain of past memories. I was truly lucky to have a good driving coach back then, with access to a very good dmv manual that prepared me for the roads ahead. Ultimately, nothing beats the rush of having the confidence to handle your own vehicle well on the road, and it all boils down to the foundation that was laid right from the start.  

Demain Sera Parfait

Je veux chanter, 
Je veux te faire oublier, 
Ton ame en peine, 
Ton manque de veine, 
Je veux chanter, 
Et te baratiner, 
Demain sera parfait 

I want to sing,
I want to make you forget,
Your tormented soul,
Your lack of luck,
I want to sing,
And persuade you that,
Tomorrow will be perfect.

Keep calm

Dad said : Pray and the venom shall be turned into honey. 

Certainly He works in wondrous ways :) 

Speaking of which, The Hunger Games ... anyone else in on that hype ?  

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Malaysia Luxury Property

It’s that time in one’s life when you look around, and it seems as if just about everyone around you has started settling down and laying roots. Wedding invitations and housewarming invites have been filling my calendars this year so all in all, the new year started out with the promise of lots of fun and exciting celebrations to attend. A huge part of settling down involves getting one’s own property, and this is perhaps one of the most looked forward part of moving out on one’s own. Property scouting can be either a headache or a joy if you’ve got the right resources and the right links to go about looking for a place. With these online universities you can become an expert in real estate management. 

Recently, a friend of mine managed to find an awesome place to move into, which inadvertently led to my discovery of  PropWall. From the first time I clicked onto the home page of the website, I’ve been amazed, enthralled and joyous at this wonderful site. Pristinely organized, the website offers ads, and information about available places for rent or purchase. Navigating around the site is easy, and properties are categorized based on location, and availability. The website even has a list of top properties in the country, making it extremely easy for people who are not familiar with Malaysian real estate to narrow down the choices available to them. There are price listings as well, so you get a realistic estimation of the price of each property.

I love that the site provides an ample amount of photos of various properties, so it’s easy for you to make your shortlist instead of having to drive all the way to the exact location only to find out that it doesn’t suit your requirements. Needless to say, I’ll be spending quite a bit of time poring over all the properties available in my vicinity whilst building the image of my dream home in mind.