Always keep a beautiful imagination and exquisite humour about you because life would be so dull without them.
Ok. It's midnight now, and I begin writing as Cinderella prepares for bed!
A new year has begun with bonding with good old friends and being contacted on Facebook by some great buddies from the past. Good old FB, which some abuse in writing their daily moves, others use to inspire, and some find it a way of connecting to the rest of the world. Each to his own.
In fact, I was recently tempted to write:
"Dear Facebook: I farted!!!"
But decided it may actually offend some. However, did have a good laugh at the thought.
Last week, a visit to the trendy Indian restaurant Amaya with Sinalda for lunch was a laugh and a half. It is incredible how many stories go around when you mix with such a charismatic group of people. Have I mentioned before how blessed I feel? I have... millions of times before.
But generally, most have started the year with a positive attitude and good vibes. As Lucas also noted, at our drink meeting in Beaufort House, he introduced me to his lovely girlfriend, Amy. May it continue.
Another night, I played a game of cards after dinner at Lady Saba's with a couple of her confidants. The greatest thing about meeting up with the older generation is the tales they tell you of their varied lives of the past. They are constantly amusing and entertaining, sometimes with valuable lessons to be learnt.
I started the year by keeping fit with my favourite boxing exercise and pilates reformer.
After another beautiful trip to see her family, Donna was also back, so we had dinner at the Tendido Cero tapas restaurant. And what was awaiting me when I got home after supper? A significant surprise visit from Christofer! Cooooool.
The weekend was most civil. I visited the Brasserie in Chelsea with Bardo, which is always a delight. Sitting by the window, I kept waving at familiar faces passing the eatery.
Having felt claustrophobic for some time with the piles of clothes in every cupboard of my apartment, the decision to eBay some of those designer outfits became necessary, and the lovely Kristel came by to help me with the process. Needed to make space for my closets to breathe a little.
Tito had contacted me for an invite to dinner at the Graucho's Argentinian restaurant on Sunday. He so gentlemanly picked me up in a cab, and we spent a good few hours talking since we had last met two and a half years ago. It was such a joy to see my words' excellent impact on the difficult path he had been through, dealing with workmates worldwide. There is no ego or self-importance attached to this. Nothing could make me happier than seeing people around me make good choices, learn from their experiences, and move positively. Life is not worth any hassle if it can be helped. Believe me... In most instances, it can be about one's attitude and not being headstrong or stuck.
The Mayan apocalypse was mistranslated, and it is the dawn of the Golden Age. My realisation has been that I am too hasty at times. I wanted things, and I wanted them yesterday! Although life has taught me otherwise, it is challenging to keep waiting for things to happen at the right time. But the lessons are coming my way, and it is with acceptance and gratitude that I continue my existence, and boy, does it pay off.
Talking to Charlotte, as of her advice before Christmas, I had purchased a large carrier bag of tinned food in case the world was to end, so I texted her earlier:
"Darling, I'm glad your New Year has begun well, and the world hasn't ended. What am I to do with all that tinned food? Never mind, the candles!"
She wrote in answer:
"Haldita, I'm glad you had a great start to the year. And let's organise a tin food party with candles!! What can I say? I'm the worst person in prophecies but a good cook!!" True.
Hence, the idea is rolling in my mind: A party is in store, especially since Hala, my sis, will be over soon. Brilliant! We will see about the processed food.
The sushi early dinner at Westfield with Salar was fun. Although he is experiencing a visit from a somewhat burdensome buddy, he is keeping his chin up, and we caught up with each other's news, as great friends do. We always have a good laugh; the place we meet is irrelevant; the company counts. He took the mickey when I expressed my New Year resolution... Which was?!?
I already gave up smoking in March, a healthy diet, exercise, travel, party in moderation (well, my kind of moderation anyway), and meaningful friendships: brotherly, sisterly, or sexual. Sometimes, learning to say 'no'.
Soon after we departed, I had to send him a message:
'Too many exciting things are happening. So much for my New Year resooooooolution!'
In this Golden Age, I want to believe there is good in everyone. These issues can be solved with the proper communication. But what if the other person must prepare to listen to any reasoning? We can all get stubborn in our set ways and believe we are right. But what is right? Never mind wrong. A Skype with my dear friend Aida confirmed how family feuds can begin and never end. In fact, something extraordinary happened... As we started our first Skype, she told me how some guy accidentally connected with her just before we chatted and began writing to me, as in Haldita! He had mentioned being tired of the war and looking forward to meeting someone like me to go and live with him in some place in the US! We could not stop laughing as I did not know about such a person! How strange. Anyway, I am thrilled here and not planning such moves with anyone. Then again, they say never, say. But really, to that... Never. Haha
It was ecstasy, reconnecting with a great old boarding school chum, Rosalia, with whom we had kept in touch long after, even visiting her in NYC all those years ago when she had moved there, which was the last time we met. It was like she appeared from nowhere, whereas I honestly did not think we would ever find each other again! Life can be so unbelievably amazing. Whoever I think deeply of re-appears in my life. It all has to do with timing. Indeed, it's no coincidence.
During the past two days, I managed to buy tickets for the next two trips, which will come soon. My new camera has broken again! How many cameras have I been through in the past ten years? Plenty. Tried two of most makes and kept somehow demolishing them.
There are also a few great parties ahead. Life is good, and I am happy. Happiness is being free to think well.
May happiness rub off on all of you reading this, and may your year be Awesome.
Leave any negative thoughts behind and start afresh. Look for positive signs that make you glad to be alive. Avoid anything that carries sadness, and have faith. God works in mysterious ways; sometimes, it is not what you expect. Kristel sent me this note, which read:
'What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it is supposed to be.'
In other words... Expectation! Dump it.
Leave the kind of footprints that will make people smile looking at them.
Ok. It's midnight now, and I begin writing as Cinderella prepares for bed!
A new year has begun with bonding with good old friends and being contacted on Facebook by some great buddies from the past. Good old FB, which some abuse in writing their daily moves, others use to inspire, and some find it a way of connecting to the rest of the world. Each to his own.
In fact, I was recently tempted to write:
"Dear Facebook: I farted!!!"
But decided it may actually offend some. However, did have a good laugh at the thought.
Last week, a visit to the trendy Indian restaurant Amaya with Sinalda for lunch was a laugh and a half. It is incredible how many stories go around when you mix with such a charismatic group of people. Have I mentioned before how blessed I feel? I have... millions of times before.
But generally, most have started the year with a positive attitude and good vibes. As Lucas also noted, at our drink meeting in Beaufort House, he introduced me to his lovely girlfriend, Amy. May it continue.
Another night, I played a game of cards after dinner at Lady Saba's with a couple of her confidants. The greatest thing about meeting up with the older generation is the tales they tell you of their varied lives of the past. They are constantly amusing and entertaining, sometimes with valuable lessons to be learnt.
I started the year by keeping fit with my favourite boxing exercise and pilates reformer.
After another beautiful trip to see her family, Donna was also back, so we had dinner at the Tendido Cero tapas restaurant. And what was awaiting me when I got home after supper? A significant surprise visit from Christofer! Cooooool.
The weekend was most civil. I visited the Brasserie in Chelsea with Bardo, which is always a delight. Sitting by the window, I kept waving at familiar faces passing the eatery.
Having felt claustrophobic for some time with the piles of clothes in every cupboard of my apartment, the decision to eBay some of those designer outfits became necessary, and the lovely Kristel came by to help me with the process. Needed to make space for my closets to breathe a little.
Tito had contacted me for an invite to dinner at the Graucho's Argentinian restaurant on Sunday. He so gentlemanly picked me up in a cab, and we spent a good few hours talking since we had last met two and a half years ago. It was such a joy to see my words' excellent impact on the difficult path he had been through, dealing with workmates worldwide. There is no ego or self-importance attached to this. Nothing could make me happier than seeing people around me make good choices, learn from their experiences, and move positively. Life is not worth any hassle if it can be helped. Believe me... In most instances, it can be about one's attitude and not being headstrong or stuck.
The Mayan apocalypse was mistranslated, and it is the dawn of the Golden Age. My realisation has been that I am too hasty at times. I wanted things, and I wanted them yesterday! Although life has taught me otherwise, it is challenging to keep waiting for things to happen at the right time. But the lessons are coming my way, and it is with acceptance and gratitude that I continue my existence, and boy, does it pay off.
Talking to Charlotte, as of her advice before Christmas, I had purchased a large carrier bag of tinned food in case the world was to end, so I texted her earlier:
"Darling, I'm glad your New Year has begun well, and the world hasn't ended. What am I to do with all that tinned food? Never mind, the candles!"
She wrote in answer:
"Haldita, I'm glad you had a great start to the year. And let's organise a tin food party with candles!! What can I say? I'm the worst person in prophecies but a good cook!!" True.
Hence, the idea is rolling in my mind: A party is in store, especially since Hala, my sis, will be over soon. Brilliant! We will see about the processed food.
The sushi early dinner at Westfield with Salar was fun. Although he is experiencing a visit from a somewhat burdensome buddy, he is keeping his chin up, and we caught up with each other's news, as great friends do. We always have a good laugh; the place we meet is irrelevant; the company counts. He took the mickey when I expressed my New Year resolution... Which was?!?
I already gave up smoking in March, a healthy diet, exercise, travel, party in moderation (well, my kind of moderation anyway), and meaningful friendships: brotherly, sisterly, or sexual. Sometimes, learning to say 'no'.
Soon after we departed, I had to send him a message:
'Too many exciting things are happening. So much for my New Year resooooooolution!'
In this Golden Age, I want to believe there is good in everyone. These issues can be solved with the proper communication. But what if the other person must prepare to listen to any reasoning? We can all get stubborn in our set ways and believe we are right. But what is right? Never mind wrong. A Skype with my dear friend Aida confirmed how family feuds can begin and never end. In fact, something extraordinary happened... As we started our first Skype, she told me how some guy accidentally connected with her just before we chatted and began writing to me, as in Haldita! He had mentioned being tired of the war and looking forward to meeting someone like me to go and live with him in some place in the US! We could not stop laughing as I did not know about such a person! How strange. Anyway, I am thrilled here and not planning such moves with anyone. Then again, they say never, say. But really, to that... Never. Haha
It was ecstasy, reconnecting with a great old boarding school chum, Rosalia, with whom we had kept in touch long after, even visiting her in NYC all those years ago when she had moved there, which was the last time we met. It was like she appeared from nowhere, whereas I honestly did not think we would ever find each other again! Life can be so unbelievably amazing. Whoever I think deeply of re-appears in my life. It all has to do with timing. Indeed, it's no coincidence.
During the past two days, I managed to buy tickets for the next two trips, which will come soon. My new camera has broken again! How many cameras have I been through in the past ten years? Plenty. Tried two of most makes and kept somehow demolishing them.
There are also a few great parties ahead. Life is good, and I am happy. Happiness is being free to think well.
May happiness rub off on all of you reading this, and may your year be Awesome.
Leave any negative thoughts behind and start afresh. Look for positive signs that make you glad to be alive. Avoid anything that carries sadness, and have faith. God works in mysterious ways; sometimes, it is not what you expect. Kristel sent me this note, which read:
'What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it is supposed to be.'
In other words... Expectation! Dump it.
Leave the kind of footprints that will make people smile looking at them.
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