The most beautiful month and season of the year is here. :) Christmas, in another 4 weeks. And today, I felt rested, after so many good dinners this week - 3 times in a row at Law's place with the folks, then the thanksgiving dinners - and then - after a really amazing morning run.
Sometimes, it is just magical how different people come together, bond, laugh, eat, share burdens and thoughts - and such seasons are always very special. Here, in the last half a year, precisely because I have experienced this for myself, I can only say that I am so thankful and so blessed. How amazing, and how much it is to be treasured.
As Steve says - they are "new friends". π
And these people, run together, learn Arabic together, eat together, we do activities together, and also sometimes have pretty intensive competitions, and then, also the good conversations for hours - how can that happen? :) And maybe, it's because we are all brought here to Abu Dhabi, each living our own lives but then supporting and caring for each other the way we know best.
And - we finally did the ADNOC marathon together yesterday. After quite a number of training runs together. A pity Law couldn't run, else I think he would definitely achieve his PB - and he is really fast!! Wishing him speedy healing and recovery. :)
The beautiful morning run - and all of us feeling the good endorphins thereafter.
And the numerous training sessions all throughout the past 2 - 3 months. Honestly, I don't think I would have committed to the run in such a way, if not for the fact that we always jio each other to go run, discuss shoes, discuss Garmins, just cheering each other on. And so, we did it. :) And we all did our personal bests. :-D
Run at Eastern Mangrove, Run at Mosque, Run at Yas Circuit - just run. :) Personally for me, this is one of the best things that I embrace. It is free, it gives me the space-out time, the lone time. Put on shoes and just go. And I always feel so good after each run. May I be able to keep running and running.
This group too - eats alot!! I think my craving for SG food is long satisfied... and because of the good chef in Lawrence and the several awesome dinners, my poor stash of salmon continues to be in the freezer. :-D I honestly dunno how many dinners we have had. Seriously - feel so so blessed. :)
I think the above at Madang was our first big eat outing. :) Since then.... so many of such big eats. And mostly, we go to C16-0. Haha. This place is the coolest. Not just SG food, but also because there is warmth, love, care, generosity and kindness. :)
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And, δΈη₯δΈθ§，it is almost 3pm already. :) This afternoon - is such a nice and pleasant one. I ran in the morning again, and felt so good! And as I was just thinking about the beautiful recap these last couple of months with these folks, I know I need to capture it down. This will be such a memorable part of my Abu Dhabi journey this 2021. And, I honestly am looking forward, and thinking about how December will unfold.
The Christmas vibe, the best season of the year. In the background, music is playing. Being able to sit at home with Kenji at my feet this 27 Nov, journaling, listening to sermon, just being restful - is such a blessing. π
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