Bright Blue Rose

Attended a concert earlier on today, and heard this song being sung. It caught my attention immediately with the beautiful melody and lyrics. Still trying to digest the lyrics. Bright Blue Rose by Jimmy McCarthy.



I skimmed across black water, without once submerging
Onto the banks of an urban morning
That hungers the first light, much much more
Than mountains ever do.
And she like a ghost beside me, goes down with the ease of a dolphin
And emerges unlearned, unshamed, unharmed
For she is the perfect creature, natural in every feature
And I am the geek with the alchemists' stone

Chorus

For all of you who must discover,
For all who seek to understand,
For having left the path of others
You find a very special hand

And it is a holy thing, and it is a precious time
And it is the only way
Forget-me-nots among the snow, it's always been and so it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally

Chorus

For all of you who must discover
For all who seek to understand,
For having left the path of others
You find a very special hand

And it is a holy thing
And it is the only way
Forget-me-nots among the snow, it's always been and so it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally

One bright blue rose outlives all those
Two thousand years and still it goes
To ponder his death and his life eternally

A Panting We Will Go

A panting we will go,
a panting we will go;
Heigh Ho and Cheerio,
a panting we will go!

Twice round the lake Perdana, yes. Twice around it was. Second time this week, and hoping to make it a regular at least once a week event.

Exercise seems to be an abominable word, but unfortunately, it cannot be a word any longer. Have to actually get physical!

The walk (yes, more walk than run) highlighted a few things. Am totally unfit, and need to lose weight (what's new?)! Am way, way above my ideal weight for my height, so time to do something about it! But, here's hoping I can see through my current push!!

Having been there twice, a few regulars were already noted. There's this guy doing a leisurely run pushing a baby stroller, with the baby sleeping, oblivious to the world (yes, he overtook me, even with pushing the stroller). There's also this group of more mature uncles and aunties doing tai chi at the park. Today, there were more serious runners noted, particularly a foreigner who overtook me 3 times!!! For every round I did, I think he did two!!!, and when I finished my two rounds, he was going for another! Cis! I console myself that it has been a while since I exercised, and will take it at my own pace.

Now, if only I could cut down on my breakfast intake after that! Hmm...

Short trip out

Lemangs! lemangs! On the way to Kemaman. Lots of lemangs. Been told it is sold whole year round, as opposed to only the Ramadan period. Good! More incentive for me to go. :)

Was on a short break out of the city a week ago, to Awana Kijal. The last time I was here was at least 5 years back I think. How time flies. This trip, slightly on the quiet side as it was the fasting month. I guess it's good in that less people to "fight" over the pool, the food, and even the spa. But, I wonder how the resort tide over the low seasons to cover costs. Hmm.

The beach remains quite nice. Peaceful, as again, not that many people. Even managed to take a short drive to Kertih for the Ramadan Bazaar, but didn't stay till night to see the Paka power plant lit up. Heard it is very beautiful and good photo taking opportunity, but perhaps next time around.

Well, it was a good short trip, and good to catch up with friends again.