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And just like that it's over. Our holiday i mean.
The past 12 days came and went. I woke up several times last night expecting to turn over to see him. I even thought at one point during the night the pillow that lay motionless on my right hand side was his shoulder. I didn't hesitate to reach over and wrap my arm around it but all i felt was the softness covered with cool air.
It dawned on me... again, that he is no longer here and Reality is back.
So much has happened in the past 2 weeks. Actually the last 6 months has been absolutely insane. I still haven't quite absorbed all of it and i need this time to reflect on... Life. Somehow i've trained myself to wake up by 9 just so we have enough time to laze around in bed before we have to have breakfast. It's funny how the body is trained to remember these things even when we're fast asleep.
There was no croissant or coffee for two this time.
We checked in and out of hotel rooms as if it were going out of fashion. I guess staying at my folks place wasn't exactly Canoodle Centre, if ya know what i mean. I could almost feel the tension in the air at one point. Maybe it was the post Christmas stress or anxiety that was contained but we surely needed to find some place else to stay. And what turned out to be a day trip by the little man made island down South ended with us checking whether they had availability before we ran off to the Boutique Hotel.
Nothing really was planned except for the bookings but somehow it all worked out.
All the little adventures in between took place somewhat effortlessly. Running around like tourists and pointing at various spots on the map, now that i look back at it... i had such a good time and it gave me a taste of what it might be like to share a life with someone. And considering this is probably the longest stretch of time i've spent with one person, i think we did quite well. Obvious that every couple has their downfalls, proof that it's not all Care Bears and Rainbows 24/7 but we made the most of the time even with the moods and all. I couldn't have asked for more.
And yes, i am very grateful to have had the time we had and find myself reminiscing every other waking minute.
I think the pinnacle of the holiday was our last minute 2-night, 3 days stay at the little man made island. Listening to relaxing house tunes blaring by the huge speakers, perched on the high tables at the smoking section by the beach with coconut scented tanning oil on our skin and beer in our hands... it oozed R.E.L.A.X.A.T.I.O.N. And with the sun setting in the background... it was simply perfect.
It was moments like those that i will remember and remind myself that i should be thankful for so many things in my life. And perhaps our situations aren't exactly ideal for fruitful easy development but one thing i realised, one can never plan these kinds of things or expect too much, it's usually the simple things in Life that are taken for granted and one should appreciate the company of loved ones as well as be grateful for moments of happiness and peace in a world that is forever in a rush and motivated by stress.
And although we didn't get to witness fireworks at the turn of the year, i admit i had hoped to have the whole package complete but it didn't work out, it was probably one of the most quietest celebration i've had all my life. But you know, i'd have to say it worked out just fine.
It's funny how Routine and Plans seem to dictate how one should live their life. I guess with previous New Years i had always assumed it should be full of colour, bright lights and loud noise but if you think about it, if you strip away all these things and just have someone you like/love, friends or family beside you, it's far more affective than any other artificial means of decoration/amusement.
So on that note, i'd like to wish my silent readers a very happy and peaceful 2008.
And just like that it's over. Our holiday i mean.
The past 12 days came and went. I woke up several times last night expecting to turn over to see him. I even thought at one point during the night the pillow that lay motionless on my right hand side was his shoulder. I didn't hesitate to reach over and wrap my arm around it but all i felt was the softness covered with cool air.
It dawned on me... again, that he is no longer here and Reality is back.
So much has happened in the past 2 weeks. Actually the last 6 months has been absolutely insane. I still haven't quite absorbed all of it and i need this time to reflect on... Life. Somehow i've trained myself to wake up by 9 just so we have enough time to laze around in bed before we have to have breakfast. It's funny how the body is trained to remember these things even when we're fast asleep.
There was no croissant or coffee for two this time.
We checked in and out of hotel rooms as if it were going out of fashion. I guess staying at my folks place wasn't exactly Canoodle Centre, if ya know what i mean. I could almost feel the tension in the air at one point. Maybe it was the post Christmas stress or anxiety that was contained but we surely needed to find some place else to stay. And what turned out to be a day trip by the little man made island down South ended with us checking whether they had availability before we ran off to the Boutique Hotel.
Nothing really was planned except for the bookings but somehow it all worked out.
All the little adventures in between took place somewhat effortlessly. Running around like tourists and pointing at various spots on the map, now that i look back at it... i had such a good time and it gave me a taste of what it might be like to share a life with someone. And considering this is probably the longest stretch of time i've spent with one person, i think we did quite well. Obvious that every couple has their downfalls, proof that it's not all Care Bears and Rainbows 24/7 but we made the most of the time even with the moods and all. I couldn't have asked for more.
And yes, i am very grateful to have had the time we had and find myself reminiscing every other waking minute.
I think the pinnacle of the holiday was our last minute 2-night, 3 days stay at the little man made island. Listening to relaxing house tunes blaring by the huge speakers, perched on the high tables at the smoking section by the beach with coconut scented tanning oil on our skin and beer in our hands... it oozed R.E.L.A.X.A.T.I.O.N. And with the sun setting in the background... it was simply perfect.
It was moments like those that i will remember and remind myself that i should be thankful for so many things in my life. And perhaps our situations aren't exactly ideal for fruitful easy development but one thing i realised, one can never plan these kinds of things or expect too much, it's usually the simple things in Life that are taken for granted and one should appreciate the company of loved ones as well as be grateful for moments of happiness and peace in a world that is forever in a rush and motivated by stress.
And although we didn't get to witness fireworks at the turn of the year, i admit i had hoped to have the whole package complete but it didn't work out, it was probably one of the most quietest celebration i've had all my life. But you know, i'd have to say it worked out just fine.
It's funny how Routine and Plans seem to dictate how one should live their life. I guess with previous New Years i had always assumed it should be full of colour, bright lights and loud noise but if you think about it, if you strip away all these things and just have someone you like/love, friends or family beside you, it's far more affective than any other artificial means of decoration/amusement.
So on that note, i'd like to wish my silent readers a very happy and peaceful 2008.
Apologise - One Republic ft. Timbaland
2 comments:
happy new year chrissie!!! did u get my sms? i was in cheratin for the surfing comp..ooooOOOh hot surfers with mad bod!my Ny was quiet too with me ushering the new year with a meaty burger at the surf and turf grill joint in cherating with a bunch of surfers in the background getting sloshed!
i love the pics you've got up esp the sunset foodie shot and you lying by the pool (would have been an edgy shangrila shots..hahaha)
Seems all was good with ya! Im happy to hear it!
Hey do you have our pics for our 30 mins meet on xmas day? it was good seeing you all happy! i went to the night safari. it was great. too bad i didnt have anyone to share it with:(
alrighty.. cheers to the new year for us pisces girls. it better be a good one!
hugs
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Heya ekamon!!! Happy new year babe. And yes i did get your message, i sent you one back.
Those were just a few pics... i ended up taking about 800+ shots the whole trip. As for the food shot with the sunset, that's my favorite. And the shot by the pool was actually not at Shangri-la but at the hotel we were at Silosa Beach Resort... the pool was amazing, it even had a waterfall.
I'll probably upload more of the shots on fb later... =)
YES... good luck to us pisces indeed =)
*hugs*
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