Home away from home

I've always not relished the thought of staying in hostels.
To me, the idea of sharing rooms and bathrooms with strangers isn't exactly appealing.

So for this trip, I decided to let SY book all our accommodation.
I will just go along with what she picks.
The only request is that I want to have our own private room.
Not too demanding eh?

And it goes in line with what I've learnt - if you aren't uncomfortable, you aren't growing!
:)

So, she went ahead and booked two backpacker hostels.
One in Tainan, and one in Taipei.

And I'm very glad I let her do it.
(Ok I'll admit, part of the reason was that I was too lazy to book)

My stay at Bike Tainan Hostel has gotta be my most enjoyable stay abroad. Ever.

It's small, yet comfortable.
Distant, yet close to the heart.
The winter weather was cold, yet everything here kept me warm.
Kate, my host, is ever so helpful and friendly!

I met awesome people from different countries, and added a couple on Facebook.
(Yes I'm back)

We cycled around Tainan in the chilly weather, and beside all the masked musketeers on bikes!
Though my face is now peeling from the unfeeling winter wind, it's worth it!

We had fantastic street food, fruits, and all kinds of tea and milk.
I particularly enjoyed the early morning out in the courtyard, sipping on coffee and chatting with everyone.

I'm glad I did this.
;)

Today is Wednesday

Thanks Ben, appreciate your stalking. 

Keep it going!

SSSSSS trip

Sawadeekap (hands clasped)

Even though it was a very short getaway,
I enjoyed it.

I'm looking forward to the day when I look back,
and realize that the seeds of my success were sowed right there in Phuket.

The place where I came up with my blueprint.

The Start-up of ME.

Phuket

Booked a flight to Phuket this evening, flying tomorrow!
Very very impromptu.

Looking forward to what's in store for me there. ;)

Of durian puffs and happiness

Happiness is when you buy durian puffs back home and your mum says:

"Just nice, im hungry!"

And proceed to eat a couple of the puffs, while commenting on how good it tastes.

Thought of the day

Why do people complain?

And even if that can be constructive at times,
most often its not.

Most people complain to the wrong audience.
They complain to people who can't change things.

What's the point of a complaint?

To improve the situation?
Or to just bitch about it, and stay comfortable because your audience will likely not be able to change anything.

Popcorn Bits #1

E + R = O
(Event + Response = Outcome)

If you don't like your outcomes, change your responses.

Everything that has happened to you thus far,
is a result of how you have responded to an earlier event or events in your life.

Awesome book: