Can You Buy Happiness?

I had a busy weekend. woke up in the morning and ran my 5k for 42 minutes and 5 seconds. That's a record for me! Then, I spent the rest of my Sunday morning, doing nothing but chilling in my bed. That was what I need for a long time. Until my aunt called and showed up at the door early, so I got to get my lazy ass to change and move around.

And so we went to brunch at one of my favorite cafes in town, Haven Cafe. Yea, healthy organic food for us (at least we tried!). I enjoyed the greens in the outdoor. Perhaps, I will sit outside next time so that I have a "picnic" moment. This definitely makes me feel like being in America.  

Then, we headed off to my other aunt's house who has just returned from New Zealand. We were having a good talking time and later on went to shopping for pots. (It's the POT thingy again!)

I've got movie tickets to watch "Safe" which I think it's too much. Seriously, how can a city be damaged that much overnight. I do believe corruption among cops and gangsters do happen in real life.

No one wants to start a day with rain and I mean pouring one. I've decided to take a medical leave and went for an interview. It was a good interview, otherwise they would not asked me to come back for the second one. The second interview was a bit weird where the VP asked me why am I asking so much for the position. She has showed me a negative side at this point. Then, she invited the Sales Director to join in whom I knew was a friend's friend. The interview with him was better until he asked me if I have a hobby. I said of course, traveling, reading and listening to music. He mentioned he would advised his staff to reduce on their hobbies like scuba diving, bungee jumping, rock climbing and other dangerous activities. In my mind, I would be dying to do these activities, but he said it's bad for business. I was a bit stunned on his feedback. Nonetheless, I asked myself if this would be my ideal working environment.

Sometimes, when we get what we want, are we being happy that we really earn that. Or are we being naive in accepting the want is a dream. It might come true one day, yet might not be too. I was really excited about the interview with the Norwegian company. Yet, they have disappointed me also. Luckily, I did not have a high hope. The hope was there and now it's probably 10%. Even if I get the job, I am not sure if I would be happy as where I am now.

At the end of the day, am I wiling to sacrifice happiness for money and fame? Am I ready to take a new challenge that I might regret by not having a life by working like crazy?

Dear Lord, please lead me to the right path of happiness in life- career, relationship and love. Open the room of opportunities for me to be better and move forward in life.

The American Dream

I've been down with sore throat and flu for the past few days now. It's the most awful feeling being sick when you were having public holidays. I have been sleeping and catching up my Desperate Housewife series. Gosh, I miss those days that I just sit back, relax, cocktail, chips and salsa. Those are really my alone time.


Credit: Glenn Vowles


Somehow, I keep remembering my times in Orlando. Why oh Why, I miss it when there were the times that I struggled so much in life . Not to say that I have a better life now. But living in a American dream that everyone thinks as a perfect, I would do it in a heartbeat again. I own a car and a house. I have at least a job that pays the bill. I have wonderful friends from all walks of life.That's all it matters.


Here, I have a totally different lifestyle. I ride public transportation to work. I'm living with my lovely sister (nothing wrong with it). I have a career (or so call I think it is) and awesome colleagues. One thing I don't like about staying in this humid sunny weather is I get sick often.

My first year, I was admitted due to acute apendicitis. The following year, I had acute infection. So, what's my luck for this third year? I hope nothing major that needs admission again. I seriously hate it. Apparently, I have a huge tonsil that makes me easily get sick after the weather changes and food. Now, I realise that it is also lack of water consumption will make me sick too. I used to cold water only, but now I'm loving the hot and warm water. People and things change, so do I.

Good change is definitely a positive, but what about if it's a change that we cannot accept. My work place thought me one thing that whatever the change is, either you suck it up or you leave it as is. It is a shame that it happened to majority of us. But, if there's no conflict there would not be a war too right?