Wednesday, February 19, 2014

I am off on a long holiday !! Please take care, while I am away !!

Hello everyone !!!!!
This is going to be a very short and quick post. 
The thought is WHAT that counts most. :-)

My long awaited vacation is just days away.
I will be flying out of Malaysia for a long holiday.
The excitement has yet to build up. It will, soon. As at now, not yet, though.

I am busy with last minute stuff. 
My-To-Do-List. Ticking. Unticking. Argh :-)
The packing, which is the biggest of chores, has yet to start. :-)

My best best guy friend has been admitted. For a liver transplant. I have been worried sick but constantly keeping him in my prayers. He is someone you can count on, at any given time. We have had our share of crazy times. We still do. But, it has been a while, now. All I want is for him to come back safe and sound. Hale and healthy. Cracked and crazy. 
His name is Jimmy Ang. And, we have been friends since the time we started of as Research Analysts. He is also a part time professional photographer. 
Please pray for him, too. It is said that prayers move mountains. I believe in it. 
Help me move the mountain for his speedy recovery, yeah. 
It will not cost you a single cent - just a millisecond. That's all.

Love is beautiful, when spread and shared.
No matter how busy the day, make time for your loved ones. 
Life is too short to glorify the art of being buried in work. 
Really. Think about it.....

I will try to post while I am vacationing. Will try. 
You all take care.
Stay blessed.

p/s - This is a shot of my FB timeline. Jim, Jes & me - at this cool restaurant in Penang named Malabar. 
We are three peas in a pod. Jim is the XY one. We are the XX ones. :-) 
He has been bugging me to treat him at Penang's most posh restaurants. The China House. Or The Suffolk House. Or Sarkies E&O. 
I have been running away from the invitations because it will burn a big hole in my pocket. 
Right now, I am willing to have a foodie trail with him and Jes - at all three. 
Really. All I want is for him to have a speedy recovery. 
I want him to be hale and healthy. I want to hear him laugh the loudest..... 
That is how he is. The soul of the party. 

This is to Jim. Jimmy Ang. My bestie. With prayers that you get well soon. God Bless.

~Shalu~

Sunday, February 2, 2014

DATE AN INDIAN GIRL WHO TRAVELS !!!!

Today's post is an inspiration from this page. 
http://stephabroad.com/date-girl-travels/
A friend had posted this on my Facebook news feed. It was such an eye opener, in retrospect to the one against, trending on Huffington Post. 
The last three days were hectic, in a joyful manner. Three days of pure rest and relaxation with close friends and family. The nation is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Yes, it's back to work tomorrow. But, there is a consolation, after all. My vacation is just weeks away. And, yes, I am super, super excited. 

So, here we go :-
Date the Indian girl who travels. Why ?

  • She, too, has a twinkle in her eyes. Yes, she does. She is constantly dreaming and devising her next vacation. Her imagination is larger than life.
  • She cares less about money. Yes. It is about those quaint roads, the local joints, the street food, the beaches, the lakes, the gardens, the mountains. Everything that does not require your credit card. She is simple and is content that way.
  • She IS homely. Believe me. She carries her home in her heart. And makes her visiting town or city, her second one. She fits well, anywhere. And, she enjoys being a local, for the moment. She loves the serenity of the temple. And, the peacefulness of the sea side. 
  • She is hardworking. She is thrifty. Because she knows, she has to save money for her much anticipated travels - all through the year. And, yes - a well traveled labour is better equiped mentally and physically.
  • She is full of surprises. She is. She is. She is. And, she loves to be surprised, as well. She makes the best of smallest of marvels. She is an ace at finding places. She is happy just looking at things. From colonial buildings to ancient architecture.
  • She is all round and versatile. She is willing if you have a great plan. She is ready to pack her bags on a Friday evening and hitch the last bus to her favourite beach town. She is ready to hop on the scooter and ride uphill to view the city skyline at night. She is ready to spend her weekend at the rural village. She is game for anything pleasant.
  • She is awesome at conversations. Believe me. She is honest. She speaks her heart. She is well read. She is heartily traveled. She has a hundred stories to share. She will know when to cheer you up. She will know when to hold your hand and enjoy the silence. She will always be there for you. Because, she knows how beautiful, "Welcome" sounds and how poignant, "Goodbyes" are. 
  • She is independent and strong. She loves her individuality. She loves her strength. She enjoys her privacy BUT loves your company. 
So YES, 

  • NEXT TIME, JOIN HER. TRAVEL DEFINITELY BONDS YOU TO HER.

Signing off - with a pat on my heart. Yes, I am vacationing soon. 
I love to travel. And, I will be doing exactly, that.
If you are already travelling or plan to, in the near future - Happy Travelling.
If you are yet to - plan something. Anything. A weekday drive to the museum. A weekend trip to the little town in the next state. 
Anything that needs you to, travel HAPPILY.

Go have a great week. 
Smile over everything. God is watching. Everything will be fine, with passing time. Just keep faith. Just heartily pray.
See you around.
Till then - take care & God Bless.

Love always,
~Shalu~

p/s- this is an English number. I am breaking norm. I love the song. Such an eccentric voice.