Simplicity

Life is like a balloon. Every breath we take, we blow some air into the balloon. When we are feeling genki (energetic), we will blow more air into our balloon. Our balloon will get bigger. In this balloon, it carries with it all our ambitions, wishes, dreams, happiness and sorrow.

As we carry this balloon around, accidents may occur. Someone else may just poke your balloon and burst it. And it’s up to us to blow it up again.

At times, we may run out of steam. We may not be able to hold on tight to our balloon and let the air out. To make things worse, we may not have the energy to blow air into the balloon. Here, it will just be a rather deflated balloon. And you just wonder, where have all your dreams and happiness gone to?

Life is always about balance. We can’t just keep blowing air into our balloon for it might just burst onto our face. Hence, life is about taking breathers every now and then. Let go of the sorrow package in the balloon.

Right now, I am running out of steam…and so is my balloon.

Just a few days ago, a thought came to me as I was standing by my office window. I saw  the outside view from the windows of 19th floor. There was lots of buildings all around; flats, skyscrapers, shophouses and office towers. I thought to myself, if I had to choose what kind of building I want to be - what will I choose?

 I pondered for a while, when this group of white flats shone brightly in my sight. And ta-dah, there is my answer. I want to be one of those white flats. The series of flats are of different heights and standing side by side. It felt as though it is a family, surrounded by your loved ones. Each flat is supporting another and highlighting each other’s strengths. Yes, I want to be loved. Just like them.

Just went to buy the si dian jin tonight. Being the modern girl, I opted for si dian zhuan (4 pieces of diamond) However, we only bought 3 pieces tonight - earring, pendant and bracelet…total value is more than 5 k after the really GOOD discount. It’s rather stressful to buy jewellery actually, especially when I have to spare a thought for my Mr Poto. I feel that my mum is the one who is enjoying the whole process.

 Why does one need to go through all the frills for a wedding? Why can’t we just wake up and register our marriage online, and ta-dah…we’re married! Or we can just wear our tees and jeans to the ROM and get married. All I want is a simple marriage, without going through all the trouble…without all the negotiation of who should keep the ang bows, how many tables to get, what kind of gown to get, learning to put on contacts and wearing high heels. It’s like going into a marriage without being yourself. Instead, you need to go through all the trouble to look pretty and please everyone else. Haiz..what for?

Well, I don’t know why I’m worrying so much now. It’s not as though me and Mr Poto are getting married this year. Nonetheless, I’m sure our love will carry us through.

To Mr Poto: Thank you for spending so much money on those jewellery. *hugz*

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