Chilis

`Have you ever crave for something and yet

you can't have right there and then? 

Do you know that feeling? 

Well, me? Yeah!

I know how it feels, especially now that it's Ramadan. 

It is the time of the year where everything closes, 

from shops, restaurants, boutiques, etc. 

They have their specific timings for the opening, usually split.  One in the afternoon and the other

at night, after the Maghrib prayer. 

Thus, eating in public is a big no-no.

This practice is to pay respect to our fasting (sunrise till sundown), Muslim brothers and sisters. 

So yesterday, we thought of eating steak at Chilis. 

We invited a few friends but were lazy to go out, so we were only two. :) 

We left our home at 6 pm so we could order food and have it ready for prayer time. 

Morning Dip

Yahooo!! 

We've got three days off.  

Hmm, what to do?  What to do?

That was our question the day before. 

Then after a few brainstorming, 

we settled on taking a dip in our swimming pool in our recreational area.  

It's been a long time since I've been there. 

Or I was just lazy to visit it. :P

Spot the bird. :) 

Where's brother?  It's too hot in here.  I need to dip now.. :)

On the other hand, he might be on his way.  Patience.

We came a bit early, so we had to wait for the recreation area to open. 

We had to bear the heat outside, and we're sweating all over. 

Hello, birdie! :)

Yey!!!

We're here.  

Let's take the plunge. 

Word Gifts

As I was reading a book, 

the author's wonderful words struck me, big time.  

She calls them "Word Gifts."

Photo Taken in Tioman, Malaysia (March 2016)

They are a set of positive words that make a difference not only in our own lives but also in the lives of others. 

The words mentioned are

DANCE

Whenever, wherever you get the chance...

Free yourself.. lose yourself

like dance while prepping yourself, cooking your food, washing dishes, etc..

KISS

this may not come automatically

it will be awkward at first

do it anyway until you become comfortable

you'll get a very surprising reward after. :) 

LAUGH

it's pretty hard to accomplish when you're in deep shit

but try to stretch your facial muscles

a little stretch doesn't hurt at all

and the feeling will be greater than expected. ;)

HOPE

another word that's hard to put into practice..

but do it anyway..

try looking at the bright side

don't kill that "hope" that God placed in your heart

remember, it was placed there for a reason.. :) 

don't ever give up.. :) 

JOY

and because you've allowed the previous words inside you, 

joy now has a place :)

you'll be living a life now that's fun and full of wonderful colors. 

and finally

BE WELL... ALWAYS!! 

Cool, isn't it?  

Yeah, I know you'll tell me that it's easier said than done.

But who knows, once you start practicing it, you'll end up being well for the rest of your life.

Remember baby steps

can bring you to your goals.

Practice now, practice more and before you know it, you're living by them.  

 Hakuna Matata!! :)