Hope.

They believe that all will be right despite all odds. They hold on to hope that one day life would be better. And in a strange way they show us humility and give us realisation that if we persevere, nothing is impossible.

They are ever ready to help.

They work for a living.

They have friends.

They study.

They go to work.

Who are they?
Just regular people like you and me trying to live.

A miracle.

Thursday

I went off to join my friends somewhere near school to do some "studying". We actually did study for a bit but nonetheless that is not the point.

I was on my way home from that outing and the four of us were smashed into a taxi like a can of sardines.

Each one of us shared the cab due to it being a lot safer and cheaper. Was dropped off halfway and quite near my home. I had a nagging feeling I had forgotten something but I could not remember what.

Cut the long story short, I found out I lost my wallet that day. By the time I realised it, it was already 4 pm the next day. I was in hysterics to be honest and spooked a few unnamed people.

The rest of the days came and went. And then just yesterday when I was sitting in from of my laptop just checking my mail, something amazing happened.

An Angel appeared on my doorstep! It was the taxi driver from Thursday and he had my wallet and Identity card and everything.

It was a miracle... an incredible moment.

Chocolate.

The sweetness of life to me in just like chocolate. It tastes bitter sweet at times and the flavour is unforgettable.

It brings a huge smile on one's face. And sweet joy to the soul. That describes how life is when it is lived with a purpose and filled with hope, joy, and laughter.

To me, life is best lived with a bar of chocolate in your hand and a smile on your face.

So, take a break and have a Kit-Kat.

Blinding Pain..

In need of drugs... my stomach.. It burns!

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It was time to go home and as students rushed to the gates, the rain pelted on their little heads. Ah, don't we all love it? I was about to take the bus when lo and behold it took off leaving me behind.

I was hungry, I was pelted by acid rain, and I was tired. Waited for a taxi at a bus stop. As I was too impatient, I decided to join Sam for study group at the mamak stall. While heading there, I saw a cab.

Cool.

So, I got in instead and met an interesting taxi-driver whom actually managed to put a smile on my face. It is amazing how no matter what you feel, a simple act of kindness makes everything better. What act of kindness have you done today?

So... Bowling?

Jumping tomatoes.

It started ever so slowly... It was flying so freely and then it happened with a blink of an eye. It bounced! And jumped and went splat on Karyn's face.. Ha..

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I was sitting quietly in front of the PC minding my own business when my sister came tumbling into me. Goodness knows why. All I ever did was threaten to send an I'M to my friend who happened to be online that she liked him.. See it was so definitely not my fault.

The other day I was sitting down doing absolutely nothing when then she comes storming in saying, "You have my socks!" So, it turns out I did, but the point is it was not my fault

I do not look for trouble, it usually finds me.
You get how it is, yes?

*Its not my fault.

Strength

Hold on.. and do not be afraid.

That was what my Dad told me one day when he saw me sitting down by myself. Simple words said filled with encouragement. SPM (O-levels) is around the corner and so is NS and etc. High school is almost over and everyone is in a hurry to study or rushing through the syllables. Everyone says good luck and a lot of pressure is felt. At these times it is definitely best to hear encouragement more than nagging.

It gives us time to reflect and understand that we are only human (teenagers nonetheless).

So what do we have to loose if we try to do our best? Giving up is worse than trying and failing at the process. By giving up, we would not only fail others around us. We fail ourselves.

So, I am willing to try and go on trying. Are you?

*NS is national service. It is a requirement for a selected few to go through intense training. Ah, I for see burnt forests where I'm going.

I'm in love

It is this incredible little feeling. My tummy feels like knots and my heart sings with joy.

La la la.. I feel like soaring and screaming and laughing. I feel absolutely happy.. So free..

It feels like a tiny bit of heaven.. Oh, I love you....

Sweet, sweet desserts.

oh Sudoku I love you...

To be or not to be.

It is Hari Raya today and what did I do?
Sleep, sleep, eat, sleep, and eat, and sleep. Everything else I did in between does not concern you. Nonetheless, have you ever had a day where all you felt like doing was laze about and just stare at the wall and do nothing? This was one of these days. So when half of Malaysia was probably busy with celebrations, I did what the other half of the country did. I did absolutely nothing.
And oh my, what bliss... It is a week of solid freedom away from school. Oh, the joy!

If only, if only the call for responsibility ceases to sound in my head. And somehow the sounds have taken to a liking to speak to me through my mum's voice.
"Laureen, have you cleaned your room? And stop digging in the fridge!"

It is the holidays after all. And if you do not pig out then, when do you?

-Karyn, stop stealing my potatoes. Get your own!
Hari Raya is a muslim holiday. It lasts for two days. For more info, please look it up at google or wikipedia or other search engines. Thank you.