Just wanted to share this video – What are words by Chris Medina. I happened to chance upon the story today and it made me tear up. Chris was supposed to marry his fiancée, Juliana Ramos, 2 years ago. 2 months before their wedding, she got into a car accident which left her badly brain damaged. She survived, but is disabled. He never left her though and has been her caretaker since. The lady in the video is her.
I admire Chris for his love and affection for his fiancée, for not many people would have been able to do this. It takes a very big-hearted man and a lot of love to pull this through. I wish the both of them the very best, and a speedy recovery for Juliana. If you wish to make a donation to Juliana, you can do so from this website.
Had a girls’ night out today. While chatting randomly with a good friend of mine, she shared that an ex-crush (really old one almost 10 years ago) kind of worried that I liked him for his background. I mean, it was an innocuous statement but somehow I kinda got hurt by that. I didn’t realise how much this got me until I was driving home and I shed a little tear.
I think I got upset because back then, I really liked him for who he was as opposed to what he had. The kind heart and gentle words were the things that attracted me to him in the first place. It would be hypocritical to say that his background didn’t make a difference at all. But it is unfair to say that I liked him only for his background. If I did, I probably would be clinging on to him no matter what, no? If there was anything the family background did, it was to drive a lot of fear that I was never going to be good enough for him or live up to their expectations.
Anyways, it’s been so long. We were all young and silly once. I think my greatest takeaway for today is a reminder to always appreciate and be sincere to another person for who they are. As long as I can proudly tell myself that I have been real, I think this is enough for me.
Shhhh says the stressed brain,
I need some peace and quiet,
Deafening silence.
Yes, my bedroom is complete!
Here’s a batch of pictures for your enjoyment.
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Picture of room before the revamp:
In the process:
Unveiling the new room
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I just came out of the shower with a compelling urge to do some good old blogging. Am not even sure what I want to talk about but just start writing something and let those pent up little thoughts flow. Cher’s “Strong Enough” is playing in the background while I try to put a finger to the fleeting thoughts visiting my consciousness.
Just the other day, I realised that I have graduated from university for 4 years. 4 freaking years! Where did the time fly to? It’s so scary that the days, weeks, months and years fly by without one noticing it. Everyday my mind is almost drowned in thoughts, questions, queries almost as if I have this insatiable desire and expectations about how things should be in life. I ask myself incessantly with questions such as.. Have I done anything remotely useful with our lives yet? Am I inspired by my own life? Am I enjoying the things that I do? Am I a good daughter? Am I a good boss? Am I a good friend? Am I a good lover? Can I love people? Can I dream dreams? Can I become what I want to be? Can I have more energy?
