Cindy and Eve took Isa and I out for some wonderful ice-cream last night near Sunset Way...The Daily Scoop - heard of it? They make the ice-cream themselves and each of us ordered a cup each. Some unique flavours they have, apart from the usual fruity ones. From peanut butter ice-cream that really tasted like peanut butter, to hazelnut choc, which tasted almost like "Kinder Bueno"...and their fruity-flavours like soursop, cempedak and durian...woah...no words can describe. These don't taste synthetic or anything weird...just the wholesome taste of the real fruit. *dreamy* I had Lychee martinee and I tell you, it's heavenly! Of course, as the name suggests, they did put in martinee and half through the cup, I was feeling hot and flushed...not drunk though. *heh* Isa had Belgian choc or something like that, which is another yummilicious flavour. Thick dark choc, with a slight hint of bitterness...The four of us basically shared our cups with one another, which heightened the flavour and fun of the outing. *grin* Anyways, on the way back, we agreed that the next outing would constitute a hike to either Bt Timah hill or MacRitchie. Can't wait for it.
After I went home and showered, I couldn't help but think about how fortunate I have been, and how satisfactory my life almost is now. I say "almost" because there will always be something that I am in want of. Which precisely shakes me to reality that it is almost impossible to have everything. New things spring up after I get what I want.
Let's see, I'm surrounded by wonderful friends, people I can talk to and count on, people I know who will not hesitate to be there for me. Tried and tested. *grin* Even the people I work with, I don't consider them as colleagues, because we already have surpassed that stage. We are all good friends.
Hmm...I have a job that I love. I enjoy my work (despite all my complaints), I like my working environment. I have a nice boss who treats me well (though she still isn't paying me ideally) and is really concerned for my well-being. I have colleagues who care for one another. Having said that, of course it isn't just one-way from them to me. Goes without saying that I care alot for their well-being too. *heh*
The dough I bring home monthly isn't alot, isn't ideal, but it does pay my necessities and my bills every month, cushions my monthly shopping trips (not alot though), gets me what I want, gives a nice allowance to my parents, and I still get to save. Haha...I don't earn alot, fyi. Please bear in mind that I apart from my job, I do give tuition to a pair of brothers, which supplements my income too. Oh, and did I mention that I have wonderful paymasters too (my tuition kids' parents)? They trust me with their sons, they treat me almost like family. From bringing the boys out to movies and treating them to meals, I follow them on their house-hunting trips too (imagine that!) haha...Basically, they aren't stingy with their money, and they are generous with me. I've been teaching them for some 5yrs now. I've been really fortunate.
Things are blissful at home, apart from the usual squabbles which are negligible. A cute niece and another one on the way, family life has never been better.
In fact, life has been really kind to me.
Apart from the fact that I'm still boyfriend-less, I think I'm rather contented with my life now. Actually, I think the fact that I don't have a boyfriend now allows me to do and enjoy certain things that I otherwise may not have experienced. Of course, I miss out on certain things, but I do believe that I grow and gain certain things that couplehood doesn't give. *lalalala*
Of course, I do know that contentment may bear a reluctance to step out of my comfort zone. I'm still at the point of reminding myself every now and then that there are certain things I need to improve upon. Moreover, I guess the fact that I'm probably starting the prime of my life, and thus there will be many things I want to achieve and attain. That, should suffice for keeping me in check for the time being.
I do remember that when I was young, I've made certain promises to myself, and one of them is to be very happy, and stay very happy "when I grow up and as I grow old". Though I'm not really into my mid-years as yet, I feel as if I've accomplished half of a goal. Not too bad I guess.
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