De one with 22 Days Later

2+2 = 22, not 4.

No joke. I'm being stalked by someone who lurks within my shadows. The intangible stalker has a first name "bore", last name "dom" a.k.a. the "silent killer" (C.Kwek, 2011). Before I go on to elaborate further, here's a few pages from my post-resignation survival manual (which I believe most are eager and intrigued to read).

Page 1: MBS

Due to unforeseen external circumstances, I have literally donated a few bucks to Sands. Non-qualifying donation for tax purposes somemore. Ironically, what disappointed me most wasn't the financial loss. It was something more.. intangible. Everything was planned out and honest speaking, I was really really really looking forward to it. Not only because of the significance inaugural to my first day of temporary unemployment, it was the progressive movement towards bond-building and gleeful hair-let down, novice luxury hotel experience. Never had I expected the unexpected. The flame on the candle was pinched off just 11 hours after the light of day. 

I didn't want to but admit defeat.. My weariness, disappointment caused some weeping. I felt really tangled. If Leticia Boningo has to read my mind: "Err.. you know, like Rapunzler (Rapunzel).. the Mickey mouse one (points to her disney t-shirt). Tangled. So sud (sad)."

Pages 6 - 10: Hong Kong affair

It's my third visit to Hong Kong. Only difference, I'm traveling solo (first was in 2006, to Melbourne). Well, company was different, not with good friend Mohan, not with colleagues but my bestest friend, Clara. Shopped and had bountiful of dim sum for one full night and day. The following two days to Disneyland (yes, I never got sick of the place simply because it's feels so happy over there!) and further last minute shopping. Albeit feeling sick of label-shopping, I touch my heart and satisfyingly endorsed this trip was a fulfilling one. Apart from roaming foreign land was someone close and fulfillment of trying "chicken rice" onboard Jetstar flight, I ventured further into my indulgence in food, accentuating passion for watches, better found sense of navigation and finally, embracing a sweet-surprise that arrived during the most unexpected hours.

I am not an atheist. I do believe there's the presence of God or a higher power. Fair enough, he works miracles in his own way. That being said, honestly speaking, I don't really know how to pray or even if I did (during times of trouble or good needs), doubts sneak in from the back of my head on whether I did it correctly? Not consoling myself but after-all, I guess religion prayers are subjective. Like presents, sincerity matters, regardless the means or end product. While certain things are difficult severing ties with, I prayed with might. Perhaps the angels have neglected me overseas, someone had better plans and something befall on me. A new seed had sprouted and bloom. It was truly what I needed more than anything. 

Page 14: Hospital

A distant relative called to inform us of a departing kin. The situation became serious and got us really worried. It left me with no choice but to recall my aunt and uncle who had embarked on their trip abroad a few days before. Never really like the idea of visiting hospitals.. majorly because currently, I found myself admitting to hospital for major personal health reasons, not to mention the considerable time "wasted" while pending consultation and treatment phase. Yet, family calls. I had to be around, even if it wasn't a close relative. At current, it's a relief the storms have passed and situation turned out for the better. The kin survived the ordeal and is transferred out from ICU to normal patient's ward. Thank goodness.

Page 22: Good Friday

Apparently, things ain't as bad as they seemed. People kept asking how am I coping? Found a new job? While most find my current carefree life enviable, it isn't a rosy picture completely. It gets bored during some days. Yup. Stalked by "boredom", stubborn old fool, tagging along ever hour I spent alone at home or during sports. Furthermore, there's only some much I could do everyday. Other days not so. Especially today as I expect good company. There are certain personal matters to attend to at hand. Job search? Plans are in view. Execution to event next month. Although I'm not religiously bounded, I suppose I'll be blessed and His grace precipitates to tide me through the deserve and undeserved.

Happy Good Friday to all!