Life

life is a roller coaster, just got to ride it - ronan keating

just this morning, i came back home feeling happy and proud of myself for completing my first half marathon. though the plan was to spend the afternoon resting, i ended up answering calls from almost all aunties and uncles asking mum's whereabout. i myself didn't know 'cos she lost her charger during the wedding and her phone battery was flat. after almost 2hrs of this drama, feeling a little annoyed - and hungry - i dragged myself out to get some food and at the same time to buy a new charger for mum. mum called on my way up asking my whereabouts. the minute i came inside the house she asked me to get dressed as i am supposed to accompany her to go to my uncle's before heading down to see a man who is good in alternative medicine. both my uncle and auntie are now able to sit down for prayer, no longer in need of chair, hence mum's eagerness to try the solution.

once we're there the man took a look at me and said "may i know what's your name, girl?" i was like "huh? why am i in the picture?" apparently he is blessed with a gift of *seeing* things. honestly i don't believe in such things. but after asking my name and telling me about myself - no prediction whatsoever anyway since he's not a fortune telling - he gave loads of good advise. first and foremost he said that he saw me as someone with a strong character, someone who can achieve whatever i aim for but somehow i didn't try it the right way. i was really hit to the core when he continued by saying "girl, try not to miss your morning prayer". THAT is one prayer i miss mostly. when i answered "when the time comes it comes" to one particular subject he advised me again that i too need to work on that and even asking from God has its own way. an advise given by my uni friend and high school friend as well. loads of good advice that i ended up trying hard not to drop a single tears. he told me not to miss the opportunity in both life and career 'cos he can *see* a great gift bestowed upon me from God - what gift, he doesn't know. it feels like the big guy up there is not giving up on me, He is reminding me through this *wise* man. he ended the advise with "and girl, try to lose some weight as well". LOL.

went home feeling warm and spent the night chatting with a friend. was talking about my feelings on a particular subject when my sister called informing the death of my aunt, dad's only sister. i feel so sad because this auntie of mine is one that is very protective of us, very caring and loving. what a bless to die on the eve of ied' adha. both me and mum thought of going home but we were informed that the body will be flown back to surabaya where she will be put to rest next to her husband. i can only pray from afar, wishing you a blessful journey in meeting our creator, fibi.

i can't help but feel life is indeed a roller coaster - you can start your day feeling happy only to end it with sadness. treasure what you have. live every minute responsibly...