The Simple Things

My last three weekends were filled with pain, poor health and work. I don’t have any big plans for this weekend, in fact I’d probably read a book, rent a DVD, call a friend or watch the sun set, you know, the simple stuff. :)

Have a good one, guys!

Happiness Is A Warm Bun

When I got to the bakery today, I found a batch of freshly-baked (and still warm) coffee buns. Perfect timing!

The buns were not too happy about being eaten though! :P

Gently, Quietly

The weather is cooler today.

I’m transported back to the time we were walking along the tree-lined avenue of Omotesando, near Harajuku Station. We strolled, in the gentle autumn breeze, all the way to the end of the road, where it got quieter and less crowded. At one point, there was only us and the trees; the luxury stores literally minding their own businesses, behind their imposing facade. A beautiful place, a beautiful moment.

I took in the majesty of that delicious solitude with a tinge of fear. I was afraid I’d never have that feeling again. In a few minutes, we’d be met with the bustling, Blade Runner metropolis that is Tokyo. But what was worse, in a few days, we’d be back home, pining for a little bit more time to satiate our wanderlust.

The weather is cooler today. As I saunter back home on a busy street that has mysteriously quieten, I feel as though I’m back at Omotesando, just me and the trees. :)

Happiness is A Box of Mocha Chip Cookies

1: Get your hands on the most indulgent pack of mocha chip cookie you can find.
2: Read the nutrition information for recommended serving size.
3: Ignore nutrition info and eat the whole box!

PS: Alternatively, you can skip step 2 and go directly to step 3.

Happiness is All Around You

The scene: a tiny, badly-ventilated kitchen.

Daughter was chopping onions causing her eyes to tear. Mum was deveining prawns. One of the cats, the small, vocal one, started mewing loudly, demanding her share.

The other cat, the crazy, fat one, chased by his imaginary stalker, ran into the kitchen, toppling his bowl of cat food and water over with a loud shplockssshh! startling the daughter, causing her to jab her arm with the dull part of the knife she’s holding. The ruckus shocked the previously meowing little kitty so much she clawed her way up Mum’s leg.

The floor was a mess, daughter’s arm in pain and Mum had a frightened kitty hooked to her back.

Mother and daughter looked at each other…

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And laughed at the commotion.

My life hasn’t always been fun and laughter but ever since I’ve made the commitment to live my life positively, I have been been blessed with many moments of happiness in simple, everyday events. The way I feel have also rubbed off to the ones closest to me (maybe not to the cats) proving that happiness does multiply when you are in the company of positive people.

Happiness is A Pancake Breakfast

Warm, fluffy pancakes drizzled with thick maple syrup and slapped with a generous serving of butter. My happiness may be 525 calories too many, but who’s counting?

Happiness is Eating Donuts with Instant Coffee

This is my first post under “Happiness”. Here I will write down things(no matter how small) currently making me happy.

Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as eating a donut could make you so happy? I’m so savouring this moment. Yum!

I’m Grateful for Sun Sets

Watching the day turn to dusk makes me very happy and I’m glad that God has given me the opportunity - health, sight and time - to enjoy this every day.