The Sea & Me

Looking at the calm sea today that is not exacly blue in colour due to the rain that just stopped, and the dark skies although i wish it was clear and blue, i enjoyed the sea breeze, opportunity to reflect and enjoy the nature. Somehow, there's a sense of peace when i look at the far horizons. It was late afternoon and everyone was at work. From where i was, the city skyline looks faint and glommy. There was quietness although there were few people around fishing, roller-blading or talking at the jetty.

There were a couple of planes that just took off and were up in the sky. Somehow, i wish i was in the plane. I am glad to be on leave today, i needed a break. Looking at the plane that was flying across the sky, the thought of leaving Singapore and staying overseas for a couple of years came to my mind. That could be nice ... new environment, new people, new challenges. But of course, it has to be a cool or cold place. I can't take heat and hot weather. No joke!But well, it makes a difference whether i go alone or with someone. Well, these are just thoughts. Unless i'm on a job-posting , i don't think this is going to happen anytime near.

It has been awhile since i look at the big sea. The last time was when i was at halong bay. While it was really beautiful, i can't stop but think of the ocean in hainan which was just 5 mins boat ride from my grandfather's house. That was paradise. It's a strip of 'sand-bay' which separates the ocean and sea.

This is the sandbay. Behind is the ocean. But well, can't see alot of it as this is not the best picture.



Some sea sports at the bay. My china cousin told me that it's operated by some of the guys from the same village. We can try it for free.



View of the sea from the roof top of grandpa's house. We wish that all the trees were chopped off and we could have a BBQ on the roof top. But well, this is China. The house is old and structurally, it can't take alot of people on the roof top.



The ocean reminds me much of my misconception about hainan. I used to dislike hainan alot but this certainly doesn't mean a single bit that i dissrespect my grandpa. I guess one of the reasons could be because i always hear from my family that the relatives there are always either calling or writing to ask us send money to them to build houses, schools, furnitures, maintainance of the houses, festive seasons etc etc. But as i get older, my perception about the the place and situation changes as well. I begin to understand why dad and uncle will say that this is where our roots are. Hainan is beautiful. Ms Universe Pagent was held there some years back and well, one of my favourite korean drama which i just finished watching - Lovers was filmed there too.

Someone that i know said that while it's nice to remember the past, he seldom look back to it. Dwelling on it makes it quite pointless as it will never be back to where it is again. Of course, it's quite painful and heart-pain to let go of certain things. But it's just life.

Last nite, i was thinking quite abit on this. And looking at the sea today, i felt assured because i know that i've let go of the past and embrace on all things new. But of course, all the memories will still hold dear to my heart. I treasure every single bit of it.