LOST

Robin Thicke - Lost Without U

I'm lost without u
Can't help myself
How does it feel
2 know that I love u baby

Just finished watching the season finale of S3 of LOST and how satirical to have Robin Thicke's song ringing between my ears the whole time...

the skeletons in the closets of each character have been introduced over the past 3 seasons

how they react to situations that test their resolve and their own self-doubts

how they end up being so 'lost' on the island and their shots at personal redemption..

does that 'lost' feeling come when one takes faithless steps?

perhaps that makes it the more important to put faith into the transitions we make in life.

looking forward to season 4 already..

The Art of Trying Hard

I am seeking closure to my time in Shanghai.
I look back at 2 years ago, when I chose to stay in the company and reject an excellent opportunity at P&G. The motivation was to eventually be guaranteed a posting to China.
Even though the chance came along half a year earlier then expected, I snapped at the opportunity. Through times of uncertainty and self doubt, I still made it here, expecting to learn alot and contribute to an exciting new time in the company's history.

I do not regret packing my bags and coming and learning so much more about dealing with people, with myself, with people I don't like.... Sure, there were plenty of tough times, especially in the first 6 months. The frequent trips back home, the lack of a strong social support, getting sick ever so often. I came out of it like a phoenix, because I tried really hard and told myself 'I Will Survive'.

This current opportunity came about at just about the right time. I was getting too cosy and needed a new challenge. I have dished out plenty of what I think is good advice to other people, but somehow I find when I'm open for the layup, I don't get the necessary assist from the point guard. Well, sometimes you are your own best advisor.

I'm not just going to try hard... just have faith and the harvest will come.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of
what we do not see

Hebrews 11:1

Save A Little

This just might hurt a little
Love hurts sometimes when you do it right
Don't be afraid of a little bit of pain
Pleasure is on the other side
Let down your guard just a little
I'll keep you safe in these arms of mine
Hold on to me pretty baby
You will see I can be all you need
If you stay, won't you stay stay
Save room for my love
Save room for a moment to be with me
Save room for my love save a little
Save a little for me
Won’t you save a little
Save a little for me oh

Save Room - John Legend

Just stumbled upon the lyrics of this song today. Never really paid much attention to it before. But hell lotta meaning when I did... I especially like this verse.

The more perfect you want love to be, the more it hurts. So quit being a perfectionist. No over-zealousness. And all you ever need is the right moment..

Ladies... lift your guard (mental not physical), be open to possibilities. We wanna keep you safe each time, not that it makes us anymore 'man' that we already are, but truly because our arms deserve someone to hold on tight to...

So save some room for your loved one today.
There's room between these arms.. it's our hearts