Monday 27 October 2014

Sombrero Sunday!


What a perfect way to end the weekend by tucking into a tasty burrito! Hats off to Zapatista Burrito Bar at Newcastle city centre for making our tummies extra happy! <3

-R

Sunday 26 October 2014

An Answered Prayer

Not too long ago I have had bouts of depression (not the clinical kind, thankfully). Maybe I should stop calling it depression to be more polite. Just sadness. An overwhelming kind of sadness.

Although I did have a job that was very enjoyable (hey, who wouldn't like great sushi discounts?!) and I did get along well with my colleagues who I definitely consider my friends, there was just a slight feeling of dissatisfaction in myself. I am content with what I have and I always pray that I will not long for more than what I need, however, when one has been in education longer than one should have, there is always this pressing need to search for greener pastures.

Not to mention having friends who have moved on to more successful roles (I am genuinely happy for them - don't get me wrong!) and family members who pretty much just expect a lot more from you (I know they mean well).

I would just like to acknowledge the power of prayer in this one tearful night when I felt lost in a sea of longing, expectations and low self-esteem. Literally a few minutes after asking from God for the patience and guidance to go on, I received a job offer which I didn't even apply for. The past few days have been surreal and it's just wonderful to know that we have a mighty God who is just bigger and much more significant than all our doubts and worries combined.

Although I am quite scared of all the moving out and starting a challenging role in clinical trials, I am really looking forward to the next day.

I wish all of us the best and may God be with you.

-R

I have a job!

Thank you, Lord! <3

-R

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Can Asians Drive?

At this point I would like to make it clear that I am not implying anything racial.

Or maybe I am - but I definitely do not mean to.

Sigh. I had my roundabouts driving lesson part 2 today and it just did not go too well. Can't really blame the rain and the darkness. Everytime I approach a roundabout, my mind runs around in circles. Excuse the pun.

I'm trying. I hope this is just one of those times when one looks back and laughs at how hard it used to be but turns out to be okay in the end.

Off to make sense of where I'm going wrong. Ta ta!

-R

Tuesday 21 October 2014

Of Pleasantries and Stuff

*High-pitched Tyler Oakley voice* 

Well hello, there!
/HPTOV

In all seriousness... hi. Over the past few years I have had the urge to write something - anything - and actually build on it and not have it deleted forever.

Here's to hoping I may never stray away from writing and from creating things. Here's to hoping that in case any of those two things do happen, I will dust myself off, enjoy a steaming cup of green tea and start again.

Here's to wanting to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday.

Okay, let's go!

-R

Autumn Reads

Here are two autumn reads that shall keep me occupied during the next few days...

The Mysterious Howling is the first book ofThe Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series by Maryrose Wood. I have started reading this a while back and I have yet to complete around 25% of it. I am liking it so far. Not as dark as I expected but definitely worth checking out especially if you're into the likes of Lemony Snicket. Review to come soon so watch this space.

Ghostgirl Homecoming by Tonya Hurley is a random one I picked up from the library. As you can see I am in the mood for something Halloween-y as the festivities approach. I am not exactly one to dress up and be out and about but I do enjoy a good paranormal read or two.

Hope you've picked out your reads for this month!

-R