The Mind vs. The Heart

What feels like a sleepless night
The mind knocks on the heart
Asking questions to pick a fight
When the heart only wants to depart

It's not a simple one to answer
For I also know stories of his past
So it's no wonder
My dear ones are understandably aghast

I know and truly appreciate the love
That everyone has shown me
Constantly remind me to stay above
For nothing is for certain or a guarantee

Circumstances put all at halt
I can only try to see beyond fault
Like a boat drifting along
Nothing else I can do but stay strong

Trust that fate shall carry me through
Trust that patience will pay what's due
Trust that time is on my side
Trust that love can be our guide

I do feel the pressure at times
To actually know what's to take place
But no one can guess the results
Until the end of the invisible race

Perhaps it's just to set a date
For the mind to keep the wait
As we set sail for Northern Lights state
Is when I will finally call checkmate

When the hourglass runs out
Know that this is true
My heart has been there for you
Evolve or erase, who shall be who to who

Year of Happiness

Dear Pipsqueaks,

Honestly speaking, I did see half of these proposals coming. But, they still make me tear a bit seeing them come true. First, in Feb, my distant cousin Wendy (I say that because her last name is also Sung). In May, my highschool friend Carmen who still remains very close even though we rarely see each other. In June, one of my closest friends Tania who's just an amazing amazing person. In July, my childhood Moles teacher and BFF Tamzie. In Aug, one of my sister's friends who makes time to see me when I'm back in TPE and is just a super nice person Jeannie; and just a few days ago, an old badminton friend Toby proposed to his long time girlfriend Carmen in London.

Actually, now come to think of it, all these relationships have been long ones. And that's why it means so much more to see it come to fruition. I don't think I've been there for most of their ups and downs but I've heard enough to know it certainly weren't easy. Every relationship has their challenges, and I'm just glad they were able to make it through together.

Time really flies, and now I'm marrying off more than half of my close girlfriends. A little hard to admit it's all really happening, but hey I'm a proud friend. Look how far we've come - a childhood full of memories. I suppose it just feels like I'm gonna lose them to married life, but I know it's just me being me. I'm sure they'll still make time for me. Here's to our childhood - from girls to ladies to wives-to-be...

-Wendy-

難.過

雖然已經住進他心裡
但不時會感到存在的妳
復雜的思緒難整理
應不應該繼續
我也很想有個底
是否等待會往期待的方向前進
揮之不去的是他們的点点滴滴
慢慢得抹去我應有的信心
何時才能讓心平静
但不忍給他任何壓力
是堅持還是放棄
誰能就告訴我目的地
終点在哪何處去
還是别去打擾他的心
默默的畫下句
他和她
還是不變的結局

Never Stop Moving: Puma & YOLO

Dear Pipsqueaks,

Still walking around like a zombie because I can't really bend my legs, but overall quite alive. So what happened this weekend? Well, yous truly decided to take on a super random challenge of running both the Puma Night Run and the YOLO Run...back to back night and day.

Puma Night Run on the Saturday night; YOLO Run on the Sunday morning. Logic: Using the Puma Run to warm up for YOLO. Which actually, turned out to be completely opposite.

Let's just say, that wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made, but I did enjoy the whole 'trying something for the first time'. Picking up your runners pack, then reaching the festive area just to warm up with other runners. We even zumba-ed a little before the run on Sunday. It wasn't about winning or trying to beat anyone - it was just to participate in something. And I quite miss that kind of experience. Perhaps, it's because of my job where I'm mostly the one planning or organising that I don't really get to be a part of the fun. Not to say that there's no fun in organising but you know what I mean.

So yes, I actually ran the whole Puma 6km except for when I had to fight for a cup of water at the water station. Literally had way too many hands going for the same cup, so I had to stop and look for a free cup. No worries though, was back in pace right after. I managed to finish 6km in 48min32sec (ranked 136 in Open Female category). Definitely better than I expected!