i was in the shower when the clock struck 12am and whilst brushing my teeth, i choked on the gushing water and accidentally swallowed a mouthful of toothpaste.
my digestive tract should be shiny clean with all the triple action...action?
a couple of days ago, i fell pretty hard on my arse leading to formation of bruises that look really nasty on my arse (i kid you not), my ankle, feet and arms.
stairs + alco = no good; when will clubs ever get that? i mean, come on now.
so i should probably start this entry by saying...
hi, my name is brenda and i just turned 22 but my clumsiness and lack of motor control rival that of a 3 year old.
on a more serious and reflective note though, this year in its' entirety leading up to my 22nd birthday have been nothing short of amazing.
this year has been a learning curve of massive proportions.
i've done quite a lot of stuff that i'm proud of, some not so much but still, wow.
travelling definitely is the cherry on top and i can say with no doubt that those 2 months were the best days of my life.
there's something about being thrown into a totally unfamiliar territory in a different continent altogether with a bunch of random strangers who become family by the end of it - that forces you to step out of your shell and just live it out.
maybe it's just me but i think it comes off a tiny bit narcissistic to say i learned so much about myself but i did.
the best 2 months of my life would not have materialized at all had i not been ridiculously impulsive and decided "why the hell not?"
i can't say that going to europe has always been my dream or something i've given much thought about because truth be told, i used to be more of a listener when my friends talk about travel.
all it took was just a fleeting moment of unprompted decision making and bam, europe here i come.
inaction is easier than action isn't it?
on my part, making decisions have rarely been a thought governed process and more likely a spontaneous, impulse driven one.
reckless, oh yes but it's so much more exciting ;)
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what goes up must come down and if travelling was the highlight of my year, then losing love was my downfall.
we finally called it quits for good after an intense two year relationship.
when things were good, they weren't just good - they were great and at times, i find myself wondering how on earth am i going to find someone else (if shit hits the fan) who complements me this well, ever?
i have never laughed so much or connected with someone on that level before.
we talked about everything and anything under the sun ranging from really stupid but highly entertaining knock knock jokes to religion, cosmology, science, family and studies.
he forces me to see things in a different light but at the same time, he understands where i'm coming from and does the same. it was mutual understanding and respect on such high degree that even i was in awe of.
the other end of the spectrum saw voices being raised, doors being slammed, hurtful things being said and the worst of it all, pride was our kryptonite.
without divulging too much, i guess the break up was inevitable.
despite all that has happened, the good, bad and ugly, this guy is pretty special and i know we'll always have a little place in our hearts for each other :)
life lessons are a bitch but a little birdie once told me, no pain no gain so here's to turning 22 and being one year wiser.
22nd birthday celebration bits & pieces:
- dinner at tom's kitchen; complimentary bottle of wine and brownie :3
- the aviary for drinks (thanks for all the birthday drinks + shots, you guys!)
- met up with people that i hardly see and it was fun hopping from a group of people to another :)
- the bar staff at the aviary severely underestimating my capability for handling and preference for manly drinks.
juls and liwei were at the bar with my redemption coupon for a free drink:
bar staff: what would you like?
girls: can we get something flaming for the birthday girl?
bar staff: nah we don't do that sorta thing. i can make her a cocktail though. a girly drink.
girls: *looks at each other* she is anything but girly...
at the new summer menu launch:
B: hey, can i get a whiskey coke please?
bar staff: *does a double take* whoa really?
B: ???
bar staff: a whiskey coke. for you. really?
- the contiki crew :)
- flowers :) i only like the looks of pink or white flowers and i didn't even tell him about this!
- 3 hours worth of conversation in the car which led lily to say: "what is it with you and midnight chitchats??!" haha.
best night and even better company!
so much love!
x x
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