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Friday, April 29, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Long Distance Do Work
I know this long distance relationship can work.
Recently, you reminded me of a special ingredient - inner calm (faith & trust)- needed to see the connection that we have on so many levels that it even surprises us at times.
In you, I have found someone so right for me, I know I need search no more. For over the time that we've known each other, we have a connection that is real and enduring, and we work to make the effort to communicate.
True, relationships are work.
Yet, as I step back and take perspective on our long distance relationship, I know it has the ingredient for it to work - love.
Recently, you reminded me of a special ingredient - inner calm (faith & trust)- needed to see the connection that we have on so many levels that it even surprises us at times.
In you, I have found someone so right for me, I know I need search no more. For over the time that we've known each other, we have a connection that is real and enduring, and we work to make the effort to communicate.
True, relationships are work.
Yet, as I step back and take perspective on our long distance relationship, I know it has the ingredient for it to work - love.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Tango.
I stumbled across a website today @ 3:45pm : http://strongermarriage.org/
From single-ton to couple-dom.
Having been living alone for most of 3 years, I never really thought I woul meet someone I would consider my equal. Yet, what did I mean by equal? To be honest, I did not have a checklist in mind. I simply told myself that I will know the person when I met him.
Then, I met you - Wild Oscar.
The story is a simple one - two people casually getting to know each other over idle chatter that soon examines more personal topics over time. Through the course of 3 years, we updated each other on our lives - the past 1 year, we found ourselves conversing with one another using every opportunity available to us.
Communication was the key.
Soon, it occurred to me that it was a odd day when I was not talking to you - regardless of how mundane the conversation. It was a window into each other's lives - a window I was comfortable opening to you.
Comfort was the medium.
Acknowledging the comfort I felt as I shared of myself with you, and the eagerness I sensed to be in touch with you, I knew what I was looking for in a partner. An equal was a person who saw me as I am and embrace me, as I would do for him. That, as we both know, is only the beginning of any relationship - a good beginning, though.
Relationships are work.
The work is at once personal and relational. With time, and across different situations, we come to learn what we expect of and from the other partner, how to best communicate our expectations, and learning to accept what is possible of the other partner. Sometimes, we stutter and I am still learning to dance this tango.
However, the only partner for this dance in life I seek is YOU.
From single-ton to couple-dom.
Having been living alone for most of 3 years, I never really thought I woul meet someone I would consider my equal. Yet, what did I mean by equal? To be honest, I did not have a checklist in mind. I simply told myself that I will know the person when I met him.
Then, I met you - Wild Oscar.
The story is a simple one - two people casually getting to know each other over idle chatter that soon examines more personal topics over time. Through the course of 3 years, we updated each other on our lives - the past 1 year, we found ourselves conversing with one another using every opportunity available to us.
Communication was the key.
Soon, it occurred to me that it was a odd day when I was not talking to you - regardless of how mundane the conversation. It was a window into each other's lives - a window I was comfortable opening to you.
Comfort was the medium.
Acknowledging the comfort I felt as I shared of myself with you, and the eagerness I sensed to be in touch with you, I knew what I was looking for in a partner. An equal was a person who saw me as I am and embrace me, as I would do for him. That, as we both know, is only the beginning of any relationship - a good beginning, though.
Relationships are work.
The work is at once personal and relational. With time, and across different situations, we come to learn what we expect of and from the other partner, how to best communicate our expectations, and learning to accept what is possible of the other partner. Sometimes, we stutter and I am still learning to dance this tango.
However, the only partner for this dance in life I seek is YOU.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Singapore to Malaysia (and back) - The Longest Way Home
I love to read travel blogs, especially blogs with beautiful photographs depicting the writer's journeys.
This blog, especially, caught my eye a long time ago for its premise - an individual trying to find a place he can call home.
Currently, he is in SINGAPORE and is intent to traveling into MALAYSIA. So, it is totally appropriate that I link this page!
As for me... there is no truer statement than "Home is Where the Heart Is"
Edibly Asian
Edibly Asian
Yes, we are ASIAN - South Asians born and raised in South-East Asia - in other words, we are spoiled foodies (It does not help that we both have mothers who are very good cooks!) .
During a search for recipes for an old-time favorite of mine, I came across this site.
One word to describe my reaction - WOW!
It was like I hit the mother-lode of all recipes Asian.
And it gets better!
The person(s) who started, runs, and maintains this website ALSO provided links to other websites offering recipes and insights into various Asian cuisine.
Yes, we are ASIAN - South Asians born and raised in South-East Asia - in other words, we are spoiled foodies (It does not help that we both have mothers who are very good cooks!) .
During a search for recipes for an old-time favorite of mine, I came across this site.
One word to describe my reaction - WOW!
It was like I hit the mother-lode of all recipes Asian.
And it gets better!
The person(s) who started, runs, and maintains this website ALSO provided links to other websites offering recipes and insights into various Asian cuisine.
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