Silences

Say goodbye to me. Realize that we'll never share thoughts the way we once did again. Say goodbye to the perfection of simplicity, of acting on feelings, of sporadic hugs, to easy conversations.

Find that space, that moment before the ball hits your racquet, where it is an orb floating in the sky, large, full moons. Find that space where you are concentrating on a lead for the move, that split second of knowing without thinking. That is what you're looking for.

Dragon year

The last time my zodiac came around I was twelve, in year 7, awkward, unkempt, teenage years just starting. Ah Christina, how times...have changed :s I hope! Graduated, career facing, 24 yr old. I'm fine, time can freeze now please! Bakkwa, keropok, mini floss rolls, dao sa piah. Omg CNY you will kill my fitness regime!

Visual DNA

Nice little quiz, far easier to deal with visuals than words sometimes...

Spirit
 You're a Seeker. You have a bright spirit and warm energy. Chatty and friendly, you feel most relaxed when you're hanging out with your best friends. A sensitive soul with an expressive nature, you tend to be quite a romantic at heart. Sometimes you love nothing more than escaping into your very own dreamworld. Spontaneous new experiences can be really inspiring to you and you like exploring your creative side from time to time. Right now, you may feel like life's a bit boring. You're stuck in the same old routine and could probably do with bit of a change. Your sensitive nature means you value having deep connections with a few good friends. It's vital that you make the time to connect with the people who understand you. It's important to remember to tap into your inner strength and to believe in yourself. Take on new challenges and stay stimulated so you remain enthusiastic and inspired by life. As a Seeker, you get excited by new ideas. You like adventure and original experiences that stimulate and challenge your status quo. Stay inspired with a rich mix of activities, and find time for hobbies that allow you to explore your creative side. Learn to recognize when you need variety in your life, and then incorporate it into your daily plans. Your love of spontaneity is a strength that makes you a fun person to hang out with. But sometimes a little planning can be a good thing. After all, it's nice to have things to look forward to. Make a date with your friends before they're all booked up! Take time out for those important friendships, and you'll reap the benefits in every area of your life.

Relationships 
 You're very romantic at heart. You believe in lifelong love and growing old together. Forever isn't a scary word to you! As a Rock Steady, you want a love that feels secure. You tend to be realistic about what makes a lifelong relationship work and understand the value of forging a love based on friendship and respect. You are ready to meet a partner who would like to build a life together and who is ready to show you some signs of devotion. You believe that a true partnership is about sharing responsibility and being able to count on one another through whatever life throws at you. Creating this kind of honesty and support means your love will steadily grow as the years go by.

Relationship tips:

So you're a Rock Steady but what tips can we give for when you're looking for love?

1. Leave your checklists at home. Your preconceptions about what you want from a relationship may mean you miss a surprise gem that's right in front of your nose.
2. Be honest and upfront about what you want and need from a new relationship rather than trying to live up to unrealistic expectations whether they're set by yourself or other people.
3. Let your hair down. We know stability's your thing but why not try a fresh approach? Lighten up and be open to new experiences.
4. Open your heart. Don't overthink things. The strongest connections are founded on spiritual intimacy.

Money
You like to be able to treat yourself every now and then. You have a passion for fashion, so you would love to be able to indulge in a shopping trip whenever the mood strikes! You have a very healthy approach to life. You know that true happiness doesn't come from material things or possessions. It goes much deeper than that and is all about valuing those things you can't put a price on. You like to care for those around you, and if they're happy, you're happy. You appreciate that both highs and lows make up the balance of life and you always try and stay spiritually strong and focused.

Health
You're on the right track with your health. You feeling rejuvenated after a good night's sleep. You believe in a balanced approach to living a healthy lifestyle. It's all about moderation. You enjoy exercise and eating healthily, but you're not going to let it take over and run your life. You manage to fit physical activity around your everyday activities, and your happy-go-lucky attitude means you won't stress about it too much. You know that a couple of missed gym sessions won't make a huge difference to how you feel overall. It's definitely not worth worrying about, that's for sure.  
  
Home
Ever stopped to dream about your perfect life, even for a bit? Thought so! In fact, your grounded nature suggests your dream life isn't too far out of reach. You're not fantasizing about exotic villas or huge mansions - you'd probably be more comfortable in a beautiful house in the suburbs. A nice neighborhood and friendly neighbors would go a long way for you.

Travel
You're intuitive and find the beauty of nature visually inspiring. For you, getting away from it all means just that. Escaping into nature and heading off the beaten track is what you live for. It's the perfect way to unwind and recharge those batteries. And let's face it: Sitting out under the stars can be very romantic!    

Growing Up

The older you get the more and more you realize that you transition from student to teacher, from taught to teaching. The more you realize that life has no path, no set path, no right route, nothing really. You do what you do and you have your fingers crossed nothing goes too badly.

You learn that parents aren't always right and they have their faults.

You learn disappointment and sadness and all the shit that life can throw at you.

You learn how to survive.

So, my dear, just say thanks and let it be. 

2012 Wants

-Green silk pleated dress
-Urban decay palette
-New bikini
-Restful holiday
-A good read

-Massage in Bali

-Tango in Bali

-Exploring new places
-New Cifs
-Europe travels
-New office gear
-Wallet
-Cambridge Satchel
-Nude pumps

Keeping in touch...

...is often exhausting. Lord knows that I'll have a million more people to meet and say goodbye to, but always as the car/train/bus/airplane is peeling away do we suddently slip into the musing mode of sadness. Of realizing that only fate and active will, will one day place us in the same proximity to each other again.

And are messages on screens enough? Is it the same to have continuous line conversations through the latest gadgets as it is to face someone every day?

And sometimes you just don't give a flying eff anymore, that..well, they really get dealt out of your hand.

More goals for the year

-Perform for Tango Festival
-Get summer plans sorted

Left behind

I posted once about 2 years ago that the scariest thing for me would be realizing that I'm forgettable. In the sense that, the moment you leave a place and people you no longer ever really factor into their conversations. Wallflower? Maybe, but more like the fact that you didn't leave too much of a mark on a place.

I'm still not sure how I like that idea.

I healed. Am healed. I think. God knows, maybe this is the one thing I'll regret the rest of my life...or maybe by then I'll have forgotten. Whatever it is, I hope that eventually in an alternate time I never let you go.

Bootcamp Day 1

Today I killed it, planks, push-ups, sprints...although I felt he was going easy on us. egads. Power body, here I come! Month end goal!

And omg, if your dress is already runching on someone about 3x skinner than me there is no way I could even zip up in that =.=.

I think it's...resolution time again!

2011 resolutions!

1) Develop in the job(Definitely still learning!)
2) Keep up fitness levels and run a marathon(10k but it's a start!)
3) Continue Tango(Definitely)
4) Save Money(Yup, for sure)
5) Keep up friendships (Did it!)

Now 2012, what shall I do with you?

1) Get promoted
2) Run a half marathon
3) Travel to someplace new
4) Kick bootcamp ass!
5) Keep saving money!