Turning 31 On the fourth of may, I turned 31. I guess I’ve officially entered my thirties and to be honest, it felt great. I’m not kidding. If you will compare our lives to video games, turning 31 is like reaching Level 31 in a game. It’s funny how the world likes to count down to the number of years left spent on this earth and starts to lament about the negatives of being older. We often focus on what we can’t do as we age rather than on what we can do as we grow older. Entering thirties is just another season of time and not a dwindling path…
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7 Biblical Quotes to Lift Your Spirits
Whenever I’m feeling down, I look up to the Lord for comfort. And I sincerely wish that more people will be looking up, instead of looking down or even to man. And if you are lost, you can find answers in these biblical quotes which I’m about to share. I wasn’t a firm believer of Christ until 3 years ago when I submit myself to the Lord. Before that, I did not really understand the power of the gospel and comprehend the love of God – agape. It is an indescribable love so intense, perfect and pure. Now that He has found me; I, have abided by Him, I felt…
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Why it is important for Singles to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Before I was attached, I haven’t really dated anyone and spent most of my time doing things alone. I only got attached in my late twenties so I am in the singlehood zone for a considerably long time. As such, I totally understand what it feels like to be single during Valentine’s Day. Even though you may not be the only single among your group of friends, you will still feel terrible inside – knowing that the whole world is rejoicing over their successful relationships. Even Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are all echoing how great it is to be attached. After all, great things come in pairs!…
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5 Reasons Why The Older You Get, The Fewer Friends You Have
A recent conversation with a friend on the topic of friendship has got me thinking about how our circle of friends have gradually shrunk over time. Is this part of a growing old? Or perhaps there’s more to it than just being older. Could it be due to societal norms or perceptions? Maybe ‘Science’ can shed some light on this. According to a study done in 2016 by scientists from Aalto University in Finland and the University of Oxford in England, it was observed that your social circle starts to shrink soon after you turn 25. Based on their data analysis of 3 million mobile phone users, starting from our…
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My Worst Blogging Dilemmas
2019 marks the 9th year since I posted my first blog post which happens to be a blog assignment for a particular University module I was studying. To me, this blog has always been a personal diary for me to document my travel stories, restaurants I've been to and products that helped enrich my life in one way or another.
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Ace This Race with Grace
It’s 2019 but I have not really look back to reflect on the things I’ve accomplished or experience in 2018. It is better to be late than never. 2018 was a year of self-growth. As I look back, I came to realise how time really flies and that, life is indeed very short. 2018 made me realised the following: 1) Time to Put on “a God’s pair of glasses” On the outside, it does seem like I’m living the life right now. I’ve got a loving family who still cares for my well-being (yes, I’m still living with my parents at this age). I’ve found a life partner (a.k.a best…
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My 30th Birthday Celebration At Hotel Jen Tanglin
A Rocky 30 It has been a rocky year. At 30, you start questioning about life and whether what you are doing is all worth it. Although I do not feel like I’ve aged, I am easily exhausted. No matter where you are at, life still goes on. Even at 30, there’s everything worth celebrating. Take it as a celebration of all the things you’ve done and accomplished up until the age of 30. Happy birthday to me! Birthday Amenities Upon request, we had a room upgrade from superior to a deluxe room. We also received birthday amenities which comprises of cupcakes and fruit cups. Initially, we thought they forgot our request…
