Word of Mouth: Diary

There’s always a first for everything.

My first new experience for the year 2017 is attending a poetry night event: Word of Mouth.

I have never imagined that one night, I would be sitting on the floor, listening to an amazing bunch of poet and poetess. Never crossed my mind at all. Never thought that I’d like it, let alone love it.

But I did!

I enjoyed the pieces and some touched my heart. Especially because the theme is sooo personal: diary. If only I had put enough effort to feel the feelings that they were trying to deliver, I would have cried! (I almost did but I didn’t. Close enough.) I have yet to reach that level of emotional expression, obviously.

I did laugh though.

Excuse me for stereotyping but I thought poems are supposed to be deep, emotional and dark. I never thought that it would be humorous. Boy, was I wrong. These people expressed themselves well enough that the showcase was super entertaining for me. I enjoyed it so much, I would recommend everyone to come at least once to experience it themselves.

I was blown away that night. Too bad I didn’t get to stay for the whole thing. Next time, I’ll stay longer so that I can be swept off my feet by more awesome strangers.

Thank you to my friend for giving me a reason to check this thing out. I love your emotional piece that I can resonate well with. I wish I have the talent and courage to bare my soul to the public like you did. You did great and I am so proud of you! #minishoutout

Now, where’s my creative juice? Or to be more precise, where are my emotions?

Check this page out for similar upcoming events!

Happy New Year (Finally!)

Ummm. Happy…New Year!? Hehe better late than never!

This post is probably more suited for the coming Chinese New Year but whatever, I can start a new year whenever I want because WHY NOT.

Like every other year, I wish to write more. Just so you know, I have a somewhat similar post in the draft folder since three weeks ago but I never managed to click on the publish button because I was too distracted by other things that I had in mind at the time. Attention span level: goldfish.

BUT THIS IS HAPPENING. I AM FINALLY PUBLISHING THIS.

So, what are my plans and goals for the blog this year?

1. To finish posting all those travel logs that I started but never finish – simply sharing the photos should be acceptable (I’m keeping the expectation and amount of work low here, people).
2. To post the things that I have crossed off from this list.
3. To post about my new experiences and life milestones/achievements.
4. To bug my friends to write more so that I have things to read and that will pressure me to write more too.

And phew! That’s a lot. And they should be enough and hard to keep for this year.

Let’s pray and hope that I have consistent determination to maintain this blog better.

Cheers to a colourful 2017!