Sate Lilit

Arrived in Bali yesterday where Eileen, Richard and I are spending a few days eating our way round Ubud before heading back to Seminyak for Leticia and Tjun Hong's wedding this weekend.

Here we are savouring sate lilit at the Gianyar Night Market. Yup, we can go high end, we can also do street food, plus everything else in between. Same thing for accommodation. We've been in Ubud for two days and we've stayed at two different resorts. Ubud Inn which is more affordable and the luxe Maya Ubud Resort & Spa.

A few more friends arrive tomorrow. And more eating beckons, in particular Seafood BBQ at Jimbaran Bay tomorrow evening.

Photo of Eileen, Richard and I at Gianyar Night Market, Bali, Indonesia.

Countdown

The countdown has begun to my trip to Bali. Attending Leticia and Tjun Hong's wedding on 10.10.10 plus a little pre and post wedding holiday.

I am of course looking forward to the wedding. It's been the 'talk' among our gang for the past year. I am also in desperate need of a little r&r. Let's just say that the past few months have been challenging. I am clearing as much work as I can prior to the trip so that there are less tasks to tackle when I return. I ain't a fan of the first day back at work after a holiday.

While relaxing by the pool at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa (one of our stays), I'll be contemplating, in particular what I'd like to achieve, what I'd like to experience, what I'd like my life to be like in 2011. Of course, what travels are in store too.

Photo of one of the pools at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Bali, Indonesia.

Letting Go

Sometimes I plan too much. I envision too often. I dream too profusely. It is sometimes said that when one strives to attain something so badly, it often just refuses to eventuate. But when one decides to let go, to relinquish the yearning, it comes to fruition.

So, this I shall try to do. It's not in my nature but I shall try. I will remind myself of 'Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining'.

To have faith and to let fate take its course.

Photo of the pool by the spa at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

Chill

OK being patient is not my thing. Never has been. I try but more often than not, my temperamental side gets the better of me.

Those close to me keep reminding me of the virtue of patience. I understand it in a rational manner but emotionally, I mostly fail at exercising it. I don't beat round the bush, I speak my mind and tell it as it is most of the time. Whether in business or on the personal front, I expect all concerned to make the necessary effort. And I don't suffer fools gladly.

Whilst I seeing being impatient as a shortcoming of sorts, it can also be an advantage. I don't waste time. I know what I want and work towards attaining it, quickly rather than slowly. Having said that, knowing when to chill is also important.

Chilling at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Bali, Indonesia.

Refreshed

I just spent a few days in Bali with my family and am refreshed. This is our first holiday without Dad. I suppose life goes on. We had a good time chilling at fab resorts, indulging in good food and shopping to our hearts' content. I am sure that through it all though, there were moments where we spared a thought for my father. Bali was one of his favourite holiday destinations, he would have enjoyed our little break too.

4 days is never really enough time in Bali for me. I could stay for a week, more even. This is my sixth time there and I never tire of the relaxing atmosphere and laid-back vibe, of course the friendliness of the people I come across too.

Can't wait to go back again in a few months! This time for a wedding but have definitely built in an extra few days into the itinerary for more R&R.

Photo shot at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.