Random Rumblings

Was walking to dinner on Wed and the streets were so quiet and tranquil. There is this stretch of road, that traverses through a monastery. The sides of the road are lined with trees, and it is just so peaceful, listening to the rustling of the leaves and the gentle breeze. Or some people would say, scene from a horror show! Ha!

I think we are too used to Singapore’s well lit streets. It took me a while, before I dared to venture out to buy food. I was just too hungry!

So anyways, the moon was orangey and almost full. And it was just too beautiful. It hid behind some trees and it reminded me of the time when I gave a mini lesson on Buddhism in Batam island in 2007. Ah…

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Been feeling lethargic lately.

I think it is a lack in exercise.

Not been working out lately cos of the stiff neck.

Old wives’ remedy by the neighbour- use the pillow to hit your neck! Ok. I have recovered so no need lah…

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Still feeling hungry like ALL the time. Hahahhaa..

I think it is the food and ingredients they use.

The food can be extremely spicy and I do think it helps to make one forget about hunger, if only momentarily. Also, there is not much processed or chemical food involved, other than sugar laid on the table (which is added to the noodle soup according to one’s fancy! I certainly cant get used to that) and MSG (which many add to the already salty soup base!)

Other than these two vices, if I may term them that, vegetables are eaten raw. Or added to the soup to quickly boil them before consumption. Darn healthy, if you ask me. And hungry!

Mint leaves, basil, bean sprouts and long beans. One can totally get used to the healthy combination. But my weight like, still the same leh… hahahha…

Sometimes, I feel so hungry I wake up from my sleep! Oh man… I heard bout this man who ate his pillow in his sleep… I hope it wont happen to me! hahhaha..

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Ops.

Before I embarked on this journey, I thought perhaps I can publish my reflections and experiences in Laos.

So. Useless left hand cum one- of- spiritual- friends, Archer, asked me if I wanted to publish my experiences! Of cos, he works in a publishing house. Of cos, he edits and all. Of cos.

Yay!

Those reading, please purchase 10 copies each. If it ever gets published lah.

Ok. Tonight, I shall start chapter 1… Lalala…