Life goes on

I am getting fairer and healthier after a relaxing 6 months. The doctor has given a clean bill of health from the recent annual blood test and health screening. I managed to reversed my blood sugar from a pre-diabetic level back to an acceptable healthy range.

Take it easy. Yeah, no point worrying about things beyond my control. Most probably I am going back to work in August unless or otherwise... Before this long Sabbatical  leave, I was working day and night (24 hours at times) for the past ten years. Tiring, very tiring but the show must go on. Both my children were in the university.

I had consider retirement during my recent break. Like what I said, unless a good job comes along... Yes, I lost my income but I gain my health. A fair exchange. Sometimes I am lost for I do not know what I want. One way or another I must be comfortable. Life goes on. 

Malaysia Fever

It's Visit Malaysia 2017 for me and Margaret. Gosh! Just came back from our 3rd trip i.e. Pangkor Island, Setiawan, Sekinchan and Tanjong Sepat. The 1st trip was back in March 2017 where we ventured up to Kota Bahru (Kelantan), Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan and Lembing (Pahang). The following month we revisited Cameron Highlands and Ipoh (Perak) after 25 years. It was like yesterday once more.

You know what? We simply can't get enough. Come July 4 to 6, we will be in Genting and Bentong (Pahang). So far, these Malaysia trips come with no optional tour. Thus, there is no extra cost. Unlike in China, there is no compulsory shopping trip. Local guides on board are friendly, responsible and professional. They are proud of their profession and never request or hint for extra tips.

You don't need to go far. The paradise on earth is just next door. Yes, balik kampong. Terima kasih (Thank You).

Defination

I was inculcated to the belief that a successful life is measured by how wealthy you are. My humble beginning living in those pre-war house where at times a meal was hard to come by. Even my wife would not believe that having fried rice with an egg in black sauce was a luxury. Everyone's life during that time was hard and poor.

Fast forward 50 years and I am still a failure for I have just enough have to live by. But somehow I consider myself as fortunate and blessed. I was enlightened by a revered monk that so long as you don't owe any money, you are rich. We should be contented with having enough for our basic needs. Moreover, wealth is just a part of a successful living. Health and happiness are critical too.

Glad that our children have settled down with their career and family, that's happiness. The only investment we had in our life was our children's education. Probably that's what we could afford and are happy it help started their career.

Like I wrote many times before, nothing else matter except to wish for good health as we aged. It allows us to travel and enjoy good food. Without it, life is meaningless. Trust me, even with all the money in the world would not be able to buy back your health.

Yes, me and my wife have finally enlightened with the meaning of middle path. Everything in moderation, so are the blessings.