Have u ever wondered what "now" would be like if clock on events could be changed? Yah, I know. "What"s the point in thinking about an impossible reality that could've, would've, but didn't' take place?" Well, in some ways, it allows u to put many things into priority n perspective. As the observer sees more clearly than the main characters of stories, being able to step outside of ur own n play out a different ending, u'll see, n possibly figure out, so much more of the situation n the people involved. But really, coming around to full circle, I've realize that it all worked out somehow, even if it weren't how I expected or wanted. If ur like me, u'd be glad to be "here"- where ur suppose to be.
Not many people know of what really happened- why I working in Taiwan, n all of half a year's time, end up in Kuala Lumpur. Honestly, I didn't foresee any of this, or even "thought" of such outcome. Perhaps it's because I no longer was in control of life that I simply went for whatever ride it decided to take me on. Certainly don't expect that to be a smooth one as my first few months in Taiwan was, sorry for the lack of terms, hellish. Actually, u could say I was tricked into returning only to find that the person who offered me the position was about to get fired himself. Obviously, I didn't get the job. Eventually, through a few connections, I found myself in my comfort zone- badminton. Apart from the one tournament to handle- which was my strength to say- I felt like I was wasting away. There was no room for growth n the environment ever disappointing. So, I had to go.
Nonetheless, it was still a learning experience. That's the thing, really. U can learn so many things, whether it's to ur liking or not, it will be to ur advantage in the end. For example, I spent my university years completing a Criminology major, yet not really to my surprise, it wasn't my first pick as a career. It was a long journey, but one that confirmed my contemplations. Somehow, I ended up in Sports, which was also not much of a surprise if u looked at my resume. Oh, how did I forget to mention- it was at this tournament that I got to meet n work with people who eventually held the dice to my future.
As I was determined, I left for Canada soon after a few family celebrations. It was then that the news of opportunity revealed: the company that I had worked with was seeking. Hm, in badminton, in malaysia...could be interesting, so why not? I applied n went through the same processes as all the other candidates. The news was to be life-changing. Soon enough, I was preparing for my departure to Kuala Lumpur to start a whole new adventure. An adventure consisting of many solo travels n new friends. It's here that I would soon coincidentally meet a very nice Frenchie through another group of Frenchies, n who knows where this'll take me?
There's a famous chinese saying- n plz excuse my translation if u do know a better way to express the same- "a crisis is a turning point". Sometimes when it feels like chaos- loss of control- it should be a good thing. At least change is about to happen. Life always finds a way to smooth out the ripples eventually, but u gotta make sure the tides are happening. If ur static, then how can u expect anything to take place? I'm not saying u should cause urself a crisis in order to find what ur looking for, but u have to take the first step somehow. I didn't want to do Crimiology, so I took up an offer in Taiwan which fell out. I found myself in badminton but was miserable where I was, so I left. Opportunity opened n I jumped for it. Now, I'm here, of all places, in Malaysia. Yup, that about summed up my life for the past year n a half.
It sure felt like a whirlwind of events, but as I sit in my apartment looking down at the kids happily enjoy the pool under the beautiful weather, I'm smiling. To think if I didn't take up that first offer to return to Taiwan, I would probably still be confused in Vancouver, or possibly studying. Definitely not traveling to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, n many other places I plan to go! But it all worked out in the end, didn't it? If it hasn't, it's because it's not time yet. Of course, that's not only in reference to hours n days, but of events that trigger following events too. So there u have it- my story. Hopefully, it has something of value for u to take away, n perhaps be of more use than mere words in a blog. If u had just stumbled ur way here, then maybe this was the piece that supposedly would change u. We'll never know!
As I was determined, I left for Canada soon after a few family celebrations. It was then that the news of opportunity revealed: the company that I had worked with was seeking. Hm, in badminton, in malaysia...could be interesting, so why not? I applied n went through the same processes as all the other candidates. The news was to be life-changing. Soon enough, I was preparing for my departure to Kuala Lumpur to start a whole new adventure. An adventure consisting of many solo travels n new friends. It's here that I would soon coincidentally meet a very nice Frenchie through another group of Frenchies, n who knows where this'll take me?
There's a famous chinese saying- n plz excuse my translation if u do know a better way to express the same- "a crisis is a turning point". Sometimes when it feels like chaos- loss of control- it should be a good thing. At least change is about to happen. Life always finds a way to smooth out the ripples eventually, but u gotta make sure the tides are happening. If ur static, then how can u expect anything to take place? I'm not saying u should cause urself a crisis in order to find what ur looking for, but u have to take the first step somehow. I didn't want to do Crimiology, so I took up an offer in Taiwan which fell out. I found myself in badminton but was miserable where I was, so I left. Opportunity opened n I jumped for it. Now, I'm here, of all places, in Malaysia. Yup, that about summed up my life for the past year n a half.
It sure felt like a whirlwind of events, but as I sit in my apartment looking down at the kids happily enjoy the pool under the beautiful weather, I'm smiling. To think if I didn't take up that first offer to return to Taiwan, I would probably still be confused in Vancouver, or possibly studying. Definitely not traveling to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, n many other places I plan to go! But it all worked out in the end, didn't it? If it hasn't, it's because it's not time yet. Of course, that's not only in reference to hours n days, but of events that trigger following events too. So there u have it- my story. Hopefully, it has something of value for u to take away, n perhaps be of more use than mere words in a blog. If u had just stumbled ur way here, then maybe this was the piece that supposedly would change u. We'll never know!
(To follow: Adventures with Mr. Snail- Pon&Zi)
See to it that every encounter in life is meant to lead to another, n u will soon find out what life has to offer.