Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Serenity

After an intial bout of tumultuous upheaval in emotions, the time to settle back to the former Zen-like state has arrived. Once more, the feeling of familiarity has returned with the genuine smiles and the warm handshakes exchanged upon reunion. Although the heart still yearns for something faraway, it is content and has begun slowly merging into its surroundings.

Today, overwhelmed by a sudden burst of energy and persuaded by an intransigeant group of
athletic mates, I bravely defied the logic that one should not run after a hearty meal (dinner in this case). We started at the foot of the hill and began the arduous journey to the peak with the cool, light summer breeze blowing. The scenery that captivated our eyes as we made our way to the summit was picturesque.

Yet, a bigger reward laid in waiting. The magical moment of the sunset greeted us as we made it to the top. Perfect. What a moment to savour... Some days, you cannot help but think, it is good to be back...

Funny enough, my return has also rekindled a fondness to play music from the era of 1960s-1970s where bands such as The Mamas and Papas and Rooftop Singers have given us ageless classics to soothe and unwind. Well, I am equally clueless about the resurgence of this musical genre in my aural choice but I deem this to the Forrest Gump flashbacks...

posted by -tourniquet- @ 1/30/2007 09:15:00 pm 0 comments

Friday, January 26, 2007

Goodbye Seems To Be The Hardest Word...

2 more hours and the shores of a distant land will be 7 hours closer.. Overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions.. Family and friends, your presence will be missed and it will be missed badly. Thank you for the magical moments in this past month.

Here is an excerpt from John Denver's 'Leaving On a Jet Plane'..

There's so many times
I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they dont mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back,
I'll bring your wedding ring

Oh, kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when
I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

Well, absence does makes the heart grow fonder..

posted by -tourniquet- @ 1/26/2007 07:24:00 pm 0 comments

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

The Folly of Lethargy

The idea of a perfect holiday is one filled with lots of basking on the sandy beach with a good read in the right hand, a pina colada on the left hand and warm waves gently washing over your feet...

These days, waking up and seeing the sun is a bonus in itself due to the relentless downpour that has gripped the region. Oh well, bubble burst..

Just realised that I have been rather lazy in my blog output as decadence can sometimes afflict you in its most silent and undetected state that realisation of your condition only strikes you by viewing the devoutness of fellow bloggers. Perhaps its an awakening? An evil voice in my head whispers sweet nothings to sway me away..

Anyway, through my days of cultivating and perfecting the skill of being a couch potato, I have been reminiscing the days since I left school (re: 4 years and counting). Pictures, photo albums, letters, postcards, notes and even gifts all bring forth a gushing flood of memories to the heady days of youth where anything is possible, without a care in the world. Stumbled across this song while reviewing my music collection and its been on the player ever since.

Someday, Someday, Thirsty Merc

So we've already established the fact that
things are gonna be different in the future baby.
And you've reiterated the fact that you don't want
to get into something that's just gonna have to end later.
Now I know our lives are changing and
I've seen it coming for a while too, don't get me wrong.
And I've been going outta town baby
it's gonna happen more, we gotta be strong but now

While I'm gone
Just be a fly on the wall
You know
I'm thinking about you

Just wait and see
You gotta hear what I say
I'm in love with you
I'm not so far away

Someday, someday
I will be here babe
Someday, someday
I will be the one babe
Someday, someday
I will be here babe
Someday, someday
I will be the one babe

I know you gotta go to university and
I'm just trying to make some cash to follow my dreams.
But please don't say we're too busy to give each other the time
and support we need
I know we gotta work our jobs and make some money to get
by in this expensive world.
Don't let that overtake the fact that before all that,
you were still my girl.

While I'm gone
Just be a fly on the wall
You know
I'm thinking about you

Just wait and see
You gotta hear what I say
I'm in love with you
I'm not so far away

Someday, someday
I will be here babe
Someday, someday
I will be the one babe
Someday, someday
I will be here babe
Someday, someday
I will be the one babe

I'm in love with you
I'm not so far away

Someday, someday
Look towards the sky babe
Someday, Someday
There's no need to cry babe
I know that you're always what I want babe
I will be the one babe
Someday, I will be the one babe
Someday, I just need you here with me

Why, you ask? Maybe, someday, I will let you know.. For now, its better to be shrouded in secrecy and suffer the folly of lethargy..

posted by -tourniquet- @ 1/16/2007 04:20:00 am 0 comments

Friday, January 05, 2007

And so the story goes...

Hi everyone, happy 2007! It has certainly been a long time since I last blogged an entry but a break was long overdue so no apologies will be made.. On second thoughts, to placate a rising mob, a nervous yes to a few =P

These few weeks have really been action-packed (to borrow a hackneyed term from Hollywood) with upheavals and travelling. First up was a whirlwind road trip around Queensland visiting friends and reuniting with the beach. I will let the pictures do the work.



 Next, was the all-important trip back home. To be honest, I have been eagerly anticipating this homecoming trip for nearly half a year. The feeling of seeing family and friends is so unique and personal that words cannot illustrate its magnitude. Not even nearly, no where close. Perhaps the only phrase that clouds my vision and my thoughts is.. its good to be back, even if its only a short stay..

Needless to say, basking in the adulation of loved ones took a while to get used to but it sunk in pretty quick (this is a rather unabashed admission!).. Had a few lavish dinners and the picture below can be summed up with.. burp?



Well, its getting late here, and owing to the bouts of narcolepsy that seem to lurk silently in the background, I shall sign off hastily for now.. Hope you like the pictures and until next time.







posted by -tourniquet- @ 1/05/2007 03:00:00 am 0 comments