I met her!

I shouldn't be this excited, really. But admittedly, I was.

On the outside, I was this cool lady shaking hands and saying "Nice to meet you" to the lady who married the man who was once a part of my life.

5 years ago, I remember. I was over the moon for him when he shared his news with me. I am a non-believer of the line "One can never be friends with the exes". They were in our lives and meant the world to us at some point in time. That must count for the beauty of the person inside and outside, no? Not ending up as life partners do not mean the friendship has to die. Both can be matured to accept that some folks are not meant to be life partners, and perhaps meant to be really good buddies. Anyway, I digress.

So there she was. Smiling with the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, carrying a very cute wide-eyed little girl in her arms. I am not sure if that is a good smile or otherwise. But I tried my hardest to send my most positive and strongest vibes over to her. Silently transmitting the message "I am very happy for you and your little family now. You married a good man and you should NEVER feel threatened by me in ANY way because we agreed to part ways long before you came into his life. And we will be good friends till eternity. I hope you can appreciate that."

I found out a few days later that he didn't prep her for the meeting. He didn't want to give her a chance to react or suspect that it was a set-up. Cos it really wasn't. It just happened. Which I was really glad it did.

I truly am at peace now.

A day in the life with...

At first, I was a little miffed. Then I was annoyed. Which then turned to frustration. Maybe pissed off was a better word to describe how I felt at that point. A million thoughts raced through my head. In spite, I lashed out. Brutally. Using words that shocked even myself. Baiting. Not sure if I was hoping for a bite though. Then as suddenly as it erupted, it diminished into ashes.

Sometimes, I think I am a crazy woman looking to start WW3. Or just a really emotional b***h.

So goes a day in the life with Eleen.

Life in Hong Kong

It has been awhile.
A really long while.

A lot has happened since the last time I updated this space. Much of love and life has happened. I am a little regretful that I didn't take the time to pause and capture those moments in here. But...

Oh well.
 Will try to update this space a little more frequently.

Here's something for today.

 

Above picture was taken at one of the many gorgeous hiking trails in Hong Kong. The holes are wartime stoves. Read about its history here.

Here's to wishing lots of love and life to you. Whatever it may be. Crazy partying, hard core gymming, fruitful shopping - whatever that rocks your boat.

XOXOXO
Eleen

Ta 2013, Yo 2014

I blinked.
And then 2013 was over. Just like that. Now, how did that happen???

Looking back, 2013 has definitely been a year of surprises. Of bold decisions too. 

The end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 was a blur though. Mainly due to 2 big events for 2 of our best pals. Congrats, you guys. NOW it is official. :P

We had fun, though. Loads of it.

Now, tell me if 2014 is gonna be anything but more than awesome!