Roof above the head

All excited about the plans for the new house and the wedding. Hope I don't busy myself to the extent of neglecting other important things in life too.

Got the keys to the house 2 weeks ago and have just started to scout for contractor and furniture. I want the deco of my home to reflects who we are. Laidback, comfy, relaxed, bright and cheery looking. I wanted a retro look but Alexis can't stand it. Maybe for the kitchen then, since it's the only terriority that he has no interest in claiming. We're opting for the clean, contemporary minimalistic look for ease of upkeep in the years to come. All these research is even more work than I imagine! I have borrowed countless books and magazines on home decoration. But so exciting at the same time.

I want my home to be a place where we look forward coming home to, to share live, to unwind, to do lives together, to grow together. And where my friends can come over for coffee anytime or just hang out and chill over the weekends or even have cell too.

There will probably be a lot more in the months to come and the house should be ready by early next year so we can shift right in after we get married. Gosh this is so adult. Another transition, another milestone.

Attended a course on Six Thinking Hats for the past 2 days. It's a thinking course that enables one to improve on their perception and thinking skills. And you thought that thinking is easy. Well it is, until you realise the potential behind a more systematic method of thinking that allows you to broaden your perceptive and to reach better decisions. Very tool for life be it in learning, making decisions, solving problems, etc. Shall make an effort to put this into practice. And of course the trainer made it very enjoyable with all her jokes. Yes and people who can appreciate jokes are those that are capable of lateral thinking.

I heard this song, Proud, at yesterday's yoga class and love it so much. It's such a inspiration song that makes you wanna be a better person, to get back up on your feet when you feel you're beaten down, to life your face and smile into the sky even when the rain's beating down on you, to push yourself a little harder because you know your dreams are within reach, to keep trying and learning because life is such a long journey. A journey of faith, a journey of a conquering faith.

PROUD
I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can't stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Still so many answers I don't know
Realise that to question is how we grow
So I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can't stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

We need a change
Do it today
I can feel my spirit rising
We need a change
So do it today
'Cause I can see a clear horizon

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
'Cause you could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today
You could be so many people?
Just make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

Planning for my wedding has taken off my concentration on some otherwise unplesant concerns. And anyway since there have not been favourable replies from the interviews that I've gone for, I might as well do my best for now while planning for my BIG day! But I want to do more than just hang on, I want to be an overcomer of adversity.

It's been so exciting. I'm planning for a theme wedding reception. Make a wild guess. Though the theme is not unusual, I'm going to make sure that the little touches make it unique and unforgettable for me.

10 more months! I can't wait. And getting house keys next month. Yippeee :)