25th in Macau : Bungy Jump

It was my 25th birthday thing. Why? I don't really have a specific reason. All I know is that it's in my life's to-do-list. I've always dreamed it would be in New Zealand, but Macau came along and i thought of just grabbing the opportunity. And I'm so glad I did!

My Afterthoughts:

1) Free-falling from a 233-meters tower is not normal, it’s suicide. What makes this Jump non-suicidal and close to normal, is having to trust the crew and the cords. If you can’t do that, there’s no point in even thinking about signing-up.

2) It is true. The success and realization of a bungy jump is 90% up to YOU. It is on that platform where everything comes creeping up into your head – the fear of heights, of dying, of backing-out – it’s all there. It’s either you dwell on these feelings or just trust everything – the crew, yourself, universe, God, laws of physics, the cords, and fate. (well, plus what you paid which is non-refundable :P) It’s letting go of trying to understand how it’s supposed to happen. It’s admitting to yourself that you can never be prepared for it.

3) After leaning/falling forward, you just have to let go. It’s only gravity that’s working during that five seconds. It will tease you at the start and will make you feel helpless. But it will eventually reward you of that epic feeling of exhilaration and pride that you actually did it.

It’s a wonderful feeling. It’s one of those experiences that you hang on to when you feel like you’re losing control of any life situation. It’s what you hold on to when the not-so-good side of reality is trying to pull you back and stressing you out (like at work). It widens your perspective in life and makes you trust the universe more.

It also makes you want to travel more and look for new unique and memorable experiences. :D

I think this ‘high’ is going to be good for at least a year more. :D

money and all its complications

Money can be a very powerful thing for some people.

I love what money can do for me and my family and how I'm able to afford my travels and other hobbies.

But today, and for a couple of months now, I've seen how money can control people.

How people can take advantage of other people just to gain something for themselves. The things they do to manipulate people into lending money to them so that they can play in the stock market. And how they can use friendship as a way to get their way out of not paying on time. I understand and I know the need to borrow money. But for the right reasons - for emergencies and other important matters. Not for gambling in the stock market and consequently burying yourself in debt. And these people are proud of what they're doing, they boast of the supposedly gains they're earning, thinking that people don't know what they are really doing. But people are aware and concerned.

And to take advantage of someone who needs the money more than you? That's something else, even worse, I think.

Do not spend beyond your means. Unless you really need to.

If I could just listen to my i-pod the whole day and be spared from all of these.

Biking 101 @ 24

They say you are never too old to learn new things, like learning how to ride a bike at the age of 24. :)

It's tiring but relaxing when you get the hang of it. It feels good to have control of your own weight, where and how fast you're going, and the breeze on your face. It's a liberating feeling. I obviously enjoyed it. :D

Next lesson: treading and swimming.

start of a happy month :)

(while playing, singing and dancing to Kesha's 'Your Love is My Drug'. I love dancing to this song!)

This is going to be a great and happy month. I'm declaring it to the universe. :)

There is no room for old frustrations and worries. Only for a great appreciation of a very fruitful year and the number of blessings He has given me and my family.

Life is not a race and every single day should be cherished.

I will try to improve every relationship I have it with each and every person I know. I will try to quit smoking, or at least lessen it. I will no longer be a part of the 'rumor-filled' atmosphere in the office. I will travel more and take more photos, for these are the two things that I am sure I am passionate about. I may not be decided yet on the career that I want to pursue, so I might as well use the resources it provides to pursue the two things I really love doing. The two things that gives me pure enjoyment and contentment.

Again, there is no room for old frustrations and worries in my heart. For Life is short. :)