Entering my 41st

I can only say I feel thankful today, and for the past 1.5 week gone by. He somehow read my mind, and this morning, for a change, we went out for coffee and breakfast after my run. I cannot express enough gratitude for little actions of love. And especially after the very draining Thurs evening episode. 

This Drvn cafe is really quite nice and popular - the coffee was good! But... price is too ex, imo. It's the kind of places you hang out with in the weekend, to chill, eat eggs benedict and drink atas coffee. 

So... the week really just passed me by so quickly, in a whirl, with the birthday greetings, and with me feeling roller-coaster emotions, and having to wake up super early 4 out of 5 days. I was particularly roused on Monday - and to some super great extent, felt all the d-words. And yet, somehow, through the midst, I really felt I had a very purposeful and meaningful transition into my 41st. 感謝です。

In the cray cray 1.5 week past, I've had 4 really wonderful conversations and gatherings :)) 应该如何形容呢？ 有些感触，那刹那的感动，就只能好好珍惜。Super thankful to the friends and loved ones here, whom I believe God has brought into my life for a reason, and are meant to be cherished.  

Chronologically - I had a most wonderful catch up with Commander Ong last night. :) Never knew we could talk so long, and we were the last ones to leave the place. He also give me 正骨水 for my leg. This morning, I think about the stuff we talked about... it's really about life, time, meaning, and injuries. I only know that conversations like this means we 老一些了。

And the weather is now not as cold. :) It was nice to sit outside and have a beer. The 正骨水 looks like some sauce for the food. Haha.

And - then, last Sunday! Ildico and the kids gave me such a sweet sweet surprise. Tada!! They packed a love box filled with things they think I would enjoy, and then Ildico walked Kenji with me. :)) K really was so happy, and so am I. And - I really love the cute drawing of K, and the beautiful letter. 💓

And last Saturday!! Steve and I met up with a wonderful couple from church who just moved to AD for work. First time we met them, but there's that 熟悉的感觉。Really felt so good to hear their story and journey here, and we certainly hope to meet up again soon. 

And finally, a really great catch up with Robert. 点点滴滴。有说有笑。好不同的友谊。创业人的心声。

March 5th came, and went. And when friends asked me how I celebrated my birthday, I said I really didn't do anything special. It's the normal and the little things that I am already grateful for. The cakes, flowers, the champagnes and beers I received are wonderful surprises - but 最重要的 would be because I know the folks that I love and care for are doing life together with me. 

And as I think about the year ahead, I think I have only 1 wish for now. @Steveywonder, I want a bicycle. :-D