Dream now, dream often, dream always

I was walking home today with a veryyyyy big bag full of groceries from the supermarket 15 minutes away and grumbling in my head about the fact that getting about in Luxembourg was not as easy as, say, Shanghai where cabs were cheap and aplenty, or KL where I had a car.

The grumble didn't last for long, because I was suddenly taken aback by the beauty of the day while mentally planning what to cook for lunch. It was sunny, slightly breezy, the air was crisp, and just so fresh. And a thought hit me. Gosh, I'm living in Luxembourg!

So much has happened in the past two years, but I think I'm only realizing how much my life has changed right now.

Exactly 2 years ago, I was still in KL. A corporate slave, having a super time with awesome friends, always busy. It was a good life, but I was somehow always looking for something else. At that time, I dreamt of living abroad, of adventures, of love, of new experiences. I had no idea how that was going to happen, but I just knew I wanted to feel excited again.

 *my super job in KL

Out of the blue, a job opportunity came from Shanghai. So many people told me I was making a mistake, that it was crazy to leave behind the career that I had in DiGi. Despite the objections and shock that I was leaving, I knew that I had to do what I felt I had to do, and I thank god that while they disagreed with me, those who mattered still loved me in spite of my choice.

*selling my precious clothes at a flea market before I left KL

So I headed to Shanghai, with no clue of what to expect. I was lost and dejected for quite some time after I arrived. But told myself to hang on, and just take each day as it comes. Of course it helped that I had people back home egging me on, and telling me to make the most of my decision.

Let me tell you what happened. My job brought me to the Chinese entertainment industry hubs of HK, Beijing and TaiPei. I met Kobe Bryant. Daniel Wu. Stephen Foong. Quincy Jones. Clive Owens. Shu Qi. Christy Chung. Thomas Sabo... the list went on. I was even photographed by paparazzi after a night out. Even thinking back now, it still feels all very dream-like.

 

*life with the famous

Better still, I made some amazing friends I adore with all my heart. And most importantly, I met the love of my life. I remember writing in my journal a month after I arrived in Shanghai about the kind of love I was looking for and how I would not settle for any less. I had no idea where I'd find this man. But somehow, I got what I asked for. And so, this commitment-phobe got married. :) *mA*

*mon ange super

Then, as dreams MUST change in the course your life, for me, life in Shanghai got a bit too much. The glitz and the glamour was wonderful for a bit, but being a kampung girl at heart, I started wishing for a quality life. I wanted peace. I wanted joy and happiness. I dreamt and wished hard for a quiet and still fulfilling life with Hubby, and of course, in the midst of our busy lives in Shanghai, I had no idea how I was going to get that.

And out of the blue... here I am, living in Luxembourg.

I guess the point of this post is, I realize today, more than ever, how beautiful life is, and no matter what problems there seems to be at any point of the day, life right now is exactly as it is meant to be, and that I'm living out a dream I had at one point in the past, at this very moment.

Of course, I'll always still wish for more. And right now, I'd really really love to have a fun super job that I'd be excited to wake up for and pay me enough to afford super holidays and presents for my Super Sarios and Super Hubby. I also want to be able to spend more time with the people I love especially since they're so far away.

*ma famille super

I have no idea how that's gonna happen either, but I'll just continue wishing while I take stock and appreciate the beauty of my simple dream life right now.

So, dream my loved ones. The best dreams always come true. Those that don't are dreams that aren't good enough for you.