Summed up... so much so far...

After two hectic weeks of travelling, I could finally bum myself infront of my laptop and breathe easy. Actually, I have plans to head up to Laos but given the next departure overseas is scheduled for 11th March, I could only postpone this Laos trip sometime later this year.

Have already got down to work on my 'spoils of war' (photos) and have them uploaded onto the internet for viewing. Though the quantity this time round does not exceed my Thailand trip, I came back more honed in my shooting skills. I could not be qualified as what people say are good and still have alot more to play catch-up with. Any critisims, suggestions would certainly make my day better.

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Coming bcak from HK, I must say it is a well-rewarded trip. Not only I had some company business settled with and on my flight over, I have the pleasure of getting to know someone new. Besides this, I saw many minor and yet meaningful situations that jolted me out of my dream-like state.

My social circle of friends have hardly ever expanded... apart from the maritime sector, most of my lunches/dinners/ appointments were mostly with my friends whom I got to know many years ago (Do I make them seem old when I say this? *smiles*)

Anyway, most of these friends have already taken on a new chapter in life. Most of them have tied the knot/settled down/became parents (in no particular order....) wherelse dear me, is still floundering around in the high seas and grand oceans.

I see no particular regret in my career path. In many instances and diary entries, I have often made my stand: the decision to make my foray into the maritime world was never wrong.
For without the vast experience I have amassed over the years, I would not have be standing where I am now.

For a change, I even took time off while onboard to do a recap of my life since my memories began to take note of events then. Time is a commodity never scarce while onboard. It boils down to time management, being the master of your time instead of the other way round.

I remembered there was a time when my 10-year plan came to the finale and my whereabouts, direction and focus were the main issues on my mind. It was after a depression that shook me up and my life took a battering, I began to realise the follies of my past were distracting me and weighing me down for the better.

With heed to advice, I began laying foundations from the strength of my faith. The tide of strength that flowed through was immeasurable and set forth the path for a long road ahead.

In this real world, we define what is reality. But nary a one could imagine the world is what we imagined it to be. Considering that you are the one in the show 'Matrix' and having popped the pill that resulted you being 'unplugged' from the system, tell me... how would you feel?

A bit heavy on the reading today... take some time off and think about what the forebears have said. These are not my 'ideas/theories/philosophy' and I would be a lame liar if I said these words are mine; I merely para-quote, rephrased them in a slightly different context.

Cheers
HJ