How far would one go to make things right? What level would he stoop just for the sake of others?

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

At this time, I've decided to undergo another undertaking. All I know is its going to be a long tough ride. All is needed is self-belief and faith.

Reminds me of the fancy drill planning times I had back in August. Ideas were crazy and it needed belief. It was crazy but crazy people are successful.

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

I realised a few things. If I dont smile, I'm an incredibly stiff and grouchy creature (goodness!). My eyebrows seem to be permanently fixed in a frown or scowl. lol. Maybe for good reason,

There's not many people that can activate the "relax" mode inside me and the ironic thing is, they're often people I rip on all the time (you should know who you are.hehe). Funny way of showing affection or friendship eh? Then again, I was always weird from the beginning.

On a different note, I've been feeling rather lost. Like Raidah said, metamorphosis (or something liddat ah). When I think of that, another thought pops up. Its a quote from a dear friend.

"I thought you were always serious. Like a good boy who does his work. But after seeing that, I realised you could be more lively and relaxed than anyone." (It was so incredibly heart warming to hear that)

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

I intended to go to the toilet and then go to sleep.

In the toilet, an interesting thought came.
As some of you might have guessed, it had something to do with my internship in Vietnam.

A clean slate.
When we there, we were a little lost. Hardly any sense of conviction or direction because you're in a totally new place. At the same time, you got new friends and new people to start all over with albeit for two months.

A clean slate is probably one of the best gifts. The good deeds are wiped clean to pave way for greater deeds. The bad deeds are wiped clean to pave way for right deeds.

Everyone deserves a clean slate.I was fortunate enough to have a clean slate for 2 months.

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

Things have been wonderful these past few days but at the same time,

not everything is as it seems. Some things are more than they appear.

I dont like the way this is turning out to be. It might just get dangerous.

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

At the end of 2 months,

here's something to share about

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It is often said that you should follow your instincts because it often turns out right.

Because we all have ears for discerning (not hearing), eyes for observing (not seeing). At least for me.

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There is a big difference between doing what is right and what is easy. DOING WHAT IS RIGHT IS HARDLY EVER THE EASIER OPTION

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" A siberian crow lay frozen on the ground. A cow took sympathy and laid its droppings on the crow to warm it up. The crow, after being warmed up, began to caw loudly. A siberian cat, hearing the cawing, came to pull the crow out of the dropping. Once the bird was out, the cat ate it"

Moral of the story:

1) Not all those who put you into shit are your enemies
2) Not all those who pull you out of shit are your friends
3) If you're full of shit (or in deep shit), dont open your mouth!

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At the end of this period of time, I feel a kind of glorious sadness. The kind of sadness like leaving behind the thing you want most because you know there's something greater that you have to do. Yet with only three days left, there are some things that dont appear as what it would seem.

But anyway, its a very unusual experience to be in this place. I've said that Vietnam would change my life and it has. None of that would have been possible though if I hadn't changed a few things bout myself. Afterall, the objective that I had was the same as my birthday wish/ resolution.

To be a better person.

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

I was fortunate but did not fully appreciate it
I had God-given talents but never used them
I knew what had to be done but did nothing

Masya'Allah. These thoughts run through me almost every second everyday to the extent that I cant sleep at all.

"I was searching for peace but I never realised that it was with me all along"

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

It is often said that life is a matter of choice.

Choices that either narrow down your path or broaden it.
Somehow, opening up the business within a few days time seems like a tremendous choice.

I've always wanted to open the sandwich business since 2008 ever since I was involved in the Young Entrepreneurs World Cafe (system concepts.hehe). It was with a mixed feeling of reluctance and enthusiasm that I joined though. A pity that I wasnt chasing that dream and opening it up earlier because more competitors have recently entered the market this year. An odd situation because a career in the civil service was previously considered.

So that idea of entrepreneurship shifted to the back of my mind instead. Then last semester, my major project group was given a choice for our project. Choose a company or open up a business. Without thinking, entrepreneurship was chosen.Back then, it wasnt such a frightening thought. But now? we were scared shitless after not finding much stuff in vietnam to sell back in sg with a profit. Its times like these(desperation) that you consider all options. And so, I brought up the idea of the sandwich business among the guys and here we are now. (thankfully we're allowed to do focus on local products instead of Vietnamese ones. Otherwise we're screwed).

I must say that since I initiated the idea and that the others had no choice but to go along, its only natural that I'm the enthusiastic one (compared to the others of course). It would be a blatant lie to say that I'm not scared though! HAHA!

Digressed.

So anyway, I find it strange that a series of choices has pulled me into a totally different part of life. What makes it more strange is that, I'm actually considering to open up the sandwich business here in Vietnam too!..Insya-Allah soon enough. It's a viable market for sandwiches here in Vietnam. Guess OSIP has pulled me further into this business eh?

And strangely enough, I find myself feeling rather alone in this venture. I'm a solitary human being and have done plenty of crazy things in life(Many of you here can testify to that!) but why would the prospect of venturing into the virtual urban jungle seem so scary?

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

10 more days left!

Am I better person than I was before? We'll see

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

Why does the world revolve?
because we make it move

Why cant we live forever?
because death intensifies our own lives

What makes someone so beautiful?
because others love him/her

Is there anywhere else in the world where these answers exist?

I'll be back when you call me; no need to say goodbye

If we were all the kings and queens
I'd probably be your only servant in this world

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