"So why don't we go, somewhere only we know..."



Ten days of island life with the man I love, and I have so much to talk about this charming island. I don't even know where to begin, but let's just say that we could get used to this carefree and laid-back lifestyle. Moving from chic hotels to private villas, waking up to ocean views and the scent of frangipanis, having our backs rubbed by well-trained spa therapists, soaking up the sunshine while swimming in our private pool, indulging in the finest food, cafe-hopping along the charismatic Seminyak, meeting passionate locals who pamper us and ensure our stay is good... The tranquility is exactly what I had been craving for, and the slow pace is perfect for unwinding and sinking deeper into the soul for what I believe is known as rejuvenation.

I just wish I could articulate how thankful I am. It sounds all too common, something that I say all the time, but if you could see how I gasp at all the beauty that unfolds before my eyes, if you could share my excitement for every time we discover little gems of this island, if you could feel the peace in me upon every waking moment, you might understand how blessed I feel to be given and have earned everything that I have right here right now. You just might.

Many times, people tell me how they envy me - for being ladyironchef's girlfriend and traveling the world with him. This can be a separate debate altogether, but let's just put it this way - how many people see the things I have done and gone through with him? And did you think it was very easy for him? How many people know of the plans we worked for each other and the sacrifices we made just so we could walk towards our plans?

We are actually all the same, yet different in every way. At the end of the day, we are but a universe of dream catchers, and to chase after our dreams, we lace up our shoes and put our best foot forward. Some crawl, some walk, and some run; the next step may be tough, but every step brings us closer to heaven, and you cannot get to heaven if you are scared of being high.

Life may not be a bed of roses all the time, just like how every day may not be good, but there is surely something good in every day.

So many things I have seen, so many people I have heard from, and so many lessons I have learnt from my days here, but above them all, this trip has brought much peace to my mind, body and soul. And I take home with me another chapter of memories, love and gratitude. Till I write more again - which I do not quite have faith in myself that I would, but I have been and will be diligent in guest posting on ladyironchef!

For now, let me reminisce the picturesque Bali. I miss home already, but standing at the edge of the world and being so close to the waters is something I would do all over again.