My Life, My Story, My Testimony

Have you ever felt that your life is going around in circles? Experiment in a laboratory. Write a research article. Submit the article to a publisher. Respond to reviews. Get the article published. Repeat. These pretty much sum up my life so far. I sat in a cushion with a cup of vanilla and caramel black tea in my hand, morosely contemplating my life. Surely life has been good to me. I am financially stable. My workplace appreciates and values my contributions. I am the picture of good health. I get a good education. I am making time for leisure. I am surrounded by good friends. Yet, I did not think the repetitive routine of my life could be compared with living life to the fullest. A feeling of uneasiness loomed up and threatened to overwhelm me. Tears were spilling down my cheeks as I sipped my tea.   Last Wednesday was a moment of epiphany for me as I shared my burdens with my friends. Derek said, "Life is like driving a car with a navigation system. There is a time when you wi

Regrets, I've had a few But then again, too few to mention   Those lines are from a song by Frank Sinatra entitled 'My Way.' This song came to mind when my friends, Jesica and Aulia, ask me, 'Do you have any regrets in life?' They are my high school friends and have settled down in Indonesia. We had a video call for a catch-up. They are married, with one baby, and so, shared their baby stories. I was a good listener and spectator since I could not relate to anything they said. As for me, I shared with them my carefree single life abroad (haha). They said that I am very fortunate to have a rewarding life. Then, that 'regret' question came up. Thinking back …   I was a well-brought-up young woman. In my childhood, my parents disciplined me to have good character traits, so that I could be successful in life. After school, I would have a nap at home and go for a swimming lesson or an organ music class afterward. Homework from school would always get done before

This summer, I got a book from Katarzyna.  The book is entitled 'Surrounded by Idiots', written by Thomas Erikson.  It is about four types of human behaviours which are described in the colours  RED  (dominant),  YELLOW  (inspiring),  GREEN  (stable), and  BLUE  (analytical).  After reading this book, I have an urge for reflective writing. I will not write a review of the book. I pen a story about me (haha). If we haven't met before, you can catch a glimpse of me. For my friends, this story may clear up misunderstandings in our relationship. Still, I cannot guarantee that you won't harbour any resentment towards me. Henry Rollins, an American musician, said, 'Sometimes the truth hurts.' This story is not for the faint-hearted (haha). I am always smiling and love to laugh . You may get this feeling when you meet me for the first time, either one-on-one or in a small group. In a big group… My friend, Camilla, said that  I am very zen  (haha, surprised?). The