I have been called mommy’s boy in the past, but due to the circumstances of not having my dad (passed away in 1986) and being the eldest, I developed a closer bond to her. I never thought there was anything wrong with it, in fact, I was proud. However, it is a subjective relationship as...
Preparing a Death of a Parent – Your Role as a Child
posted by szelin
This is one of my favorite blogs for years and I can relate to many of her posts. Tihtahpah is a highly recommended blog. I asked her to guest post for me and this is her entry, enjoy reading! – Gallivanter Right now, I’m feeling rather disappointed by a friend who’s just...
What Good Comes From Suffering?
posted by Gallivanter
It depends on what type of suffering and at what point do you question the suffering? Suffering as a result or suffering as an action? I think there’s lots of good that comes from suffering, we learn to treasure our loved ones more, we learn to love more. It also keeps as grounded as...
What is Your Earliest Childhood Memory?
posted by Gallivanter
Can you remember? I was trying to recall but somehow could not grasp the timeline. I remember going to school for the first time in 1984 when my late dad sent me. But that can’t be the earlier childhood memory, can it? I also have spurts of other memories but because I’m unsure of...
4 Things We Can Learn from Hardship Based on My Experience
posted by Gallivanter
Hardship. At some point in life, I can say that we all go through it, at different levels. Mine, was shortly before my dad’s demise in 1986. My mom was only a housewife the day he died. We were only renting a room off Jalan Pahang as my dad was between jobs and was on the way to apply...
My Unofficial Wedding Photos
posted by Gallivanter
Here are some of my wedding photos taken with my Canon G10 whom I passed it to a friend of mine. Our official photos are not ready yet and I will share it on Facebook once it’s available. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of what transpired on 22nd May 2010 in Kota Kinabalu Sabah. ...
The Conveying of Condolences
posted by Gallivanter
“Have patience.” “Please pray.” “Be strong.” Although your intentions are magnanimous, there is a high risk of you appearing as being a callous wise-ass. Just because you’re close to that person, in whatever way, it doesn’t mean that you have the...
My “Butterfly Kisses” Dream Is On!
posted by Gallivanter
When I was 19, I always had in mind to only settle down when I’m in my 30’s. It is chiefly because that I wanted to relish my bachelorhood and the sense of freedom. I always felt (at that time) that I was never cut out to be a dad before I turned 30. If I were to settle down, I hope that I...
3 Ways to Shake Off a Bad Mood
posted by Gallivanter
[ad] There’s no way of avoiding bad moods, for a plethora of raesons. Sometimes, no matter what we try to do, we just can’t shake it off, and sometimes, even makes it worse! There are a few ways of reducing the occurences of bad moods. I’ve learned this over the years,...
Top 10 Rejection Lines – Men vs Women
posted by Gallivanter
[ad] WOMEN 10. I think of you as a brother. (You remind me of that inbred banjo-playing geek in “Deliverance.”) 9. There’s a slight difference in our ages. (I don’t want to do my dad) 8. I’m not attracted to you in ‘that’ way. (You are the ugliest dork...
World’s Worst Pickup Lines
posted by Gallivanter
[ad] 1. You must be a hell of a thief, because you stole my heart from across the room. 2. Are you lost? Because heaven is a long way from here. 3. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together. 4. If I told you that you had a great body, would you hold it against me? 5. Hi,...
