The Importance of Gratitude...

My latest trip to India was a humbling experience. Although this was not my first trip to India, every previous trips always made me appreciate and be thankful for what I have in my life.

However, unlike my previous trips to India, this was different altogether. I made a mini tour of South India, visiting places like Bangalore, Mysore, Otty, Kodaikanal and Chennai (Yes, the same place which was hit by the tsunami lately).

Otty and Kodaikanal are actually on hilltops so the weather there were indeed cold. It felt like I was living in the clouds...the feeling was wonderful and unique.

Places like Bangalore and Chennai are town areas and near sea-level so these were not as cold. You could feel the warmth of the sun but yet you will still feel cool enough to wear a jacket.

In each of these places, it is very humbling to see the poverty and chaos, but at the same time, life for them goes on despite all their difficulties. Here, we complain about almost everything, despite having almost everything.

For instance, the road conditions are chaotic. Despite traffic signals and all, there is utmost chaos on the roads...people walk as if it was 'their' road...vehicles horn and drive as and where they want to, but yet in this chaos, there is order within itself...certain procedures exist within the roads which are always followed.

The public transport is another...to board a bus, it is a race against time cos before the last person even boards the bus, the bus starts to move...this applies to those getting off the bus too.

In addition, it is always good to meet up with relatives whom I have not seen since 6 yrs back. To sum it up, this trip was indeed a humbling and refreshing one. However, as a consequence of eating too much ice-cream (very rich and creamy....not the watery type) in India, I have a very bad cold now....it seems my nose if plugged close....sigh...

I'm BACK!!!!

I'm back from my vacation!!!

What Planet r u from?

You Are From Saturn

You're steady, organizes, and determined to achieve your dreams. You tend to play it conservative, going by the rules (at least the practical ones). You'll likely reach the top. And when you do, you'll be honorable and responsible. Focus on happiness. Don't let your goals distract you from fun! Don't be too set in your ways, and you'll be more of a success than you ever dreamed of.

What Planet Are You From?

What Number r u ?

This is my number...try it out and see if its true....enjoy ^_^

You Are the Reformer

1 You're a responsible person - with a clear sense of right and wrong. High standards are important to you, and you do everything to meet them. You are your own worst critic, feeling ashamed if you're not perfect. You have the highest integrity, and people expect you to be fair.

What number are you?

Update on my Aquarium and Goodbye...

I decide to spruce up my fishtank before I leave for my vacation tomorrow. Luckily my dad will be around to take care of my fishy pals...basically just to give them food.

Since my previous post on my fishes, I had bought a water filter a month back that utilizes air to filter the dirt in an effort to keep the aquarium water cleaner. In addition, drawing some inspiration for the fish tanks at my lab, decided to put in some white sand to add some landscaping to my aquarium. Compared to the previous landscaping, it looks much much brighter, more colourful and more exciting than the previous state. The black base seemed to make the whole aquarium dull and boring.






As for my fishes, the casualities seemed to have ceased...phew...was nearly gettin a phobia to NOT keep fishes. I now have 4 neon tetras and 4 angelfishes. Thankfully, these fishes are eating well and GROWING!!!

Ok then, gotta start packin my bag for the trip...till then, take care and cyaz in 3 weeks time.