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Sunday, August 31
when is enough ever enough? 6:28 PMIn vast and free open spaces like those on Vancouver Island, taking a getaway from the bustling city is a blessing for most of us stressful city dwellers, and we have definitely enjoyed our time thus far.
There is another thing I forgot to highlight about this place, which is the fact that almost every resident here owns a dog. Every where we go, we see all kinds of dogs – big and small, hairy and hairless, fluffy and bald, even ugly and cute. It is somehow amazing that most dogs here are so “sociable”; they wag their tails and come up to anyone whenever strangers stop by to admire them, and their owners are equally friendly and chatty. Another remarkable fact is how owners are always so responsible for their doggie poo, making full use of the many doggie bag dispensers in the parks and along the seawall to clean up after their pets. Somehow, I reckon the life expectancy of Canadians should be very much higher than their counterparts in other parts of the world due to their worry-free and relaxing lifestyles.
Yet, given a chance, will I want to lead their lives, all my life?
Undoubtedly, I do admire how self-sufficient, self-contented and easygoing Canadians are with themselves and other people. Yet, I can’t help but wonder, too, if they are ever questioned by their own thoughts and dreams; or if they are even challenged sufficiently in life to be able to withstand stress and the many problems in the course of their lifetimes. And, ultimately, are they even stress-free like they appear to be?
I obviously do not know any Canadian that well as of yet. Neither am I trying to sound like I lead the most ideal lifestyle that should be emulated. I have a myriad of thoughts and feelings now which also lead me into thinking what I really want for myself in the future – yes, I may have plans for myself, even ambitions. I can even tell myself that one day when I am old and retired I may love to lead a life by the countryside just like them. But how does one know when enough is ever enough? Will we ever know when we should stop working, earning money, pursuing the finer things in life, and just bring ourselves to leading a whole new and totally different life altogether?
After all, I am still at one of the major crossroads of my life. In fact, over the past 3 years, I have always felt myself to constantly be at the crossroads, weighing opportunities and making decisions along the way. From time to time, I am still learning more about myself, who I really am and what I really want to be. Perhaps this can be put into 2 fundamental questions, 1) “What makes me feel good about myself?” and 2) “What do I really want next year when I graduate? “And even when that time arrives, I will still need to reevaluate my perspectives year on year. So it is really hard to answer when enough will ever be enough, but I believe it is essential to always be at peace with yourself and to answer to your own conscience no matter what path you choose to embark upon.
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On to something more light-hearted: I just wanted to showcase some of the really beautiful clouds I have seen so far. This is for all my good friends back in Singapore who probably see only cumulonimbus clouds every day in our climate. And especially to Vicki, who had taught me how to appreciate since years ago, (hence start noticing) the beautiful skies and wonderful clouds around me. Well, the clouds here still leave me in awe every day, and I guess I haven’t gotten enough of them!
Nanaimo (left) and Victoria Parliament House (centre). The last one looks smiley! :)
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You are an enthusiastic innovator, always seeing new possibilities and new ways of doing things. You have a lot of imagination and initiative for starting projects, and a lot of impulsive energy for carrying them out. You are stimulated by difficulties and are most ingenious in solving them. You can get so interested in your newest project that you have time for little else. Your energy comes from a succession of new enthusiasms and your world is full of possible projects. Your enthusiasm gets other people interested too.
Your feeling preference shows in a concern for people. You are skillful in handling people and often have remarkable insight into the possibilities and development of others. You are extremely perceptive about the attitudes of others, aiming to understand rather than judge people. You are much drawn to counseling and can be inspired and inspiring teacher, particularly where you have freedom to innovate. With talent, you can succeed in almost any field that captures your interest.
A difficulty for you is that you hate uninspired routine and find it remarkably hard to apply yourself to sometimes necessary detail unconnected with any major interest. Worse yet, you may get bored with your own projects as soon as the major problems have been solved or the initial challenge has been met. You may need to learn to follow through and finish what you have begun, but are happiest and most effective in jobs that permit one project after another, with somebody else taking over as soon as the situation is well in hand.
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