Sometimes all it takes is for one to learn to appreciate the little things in life to be happy. ~Ululatetravels
Category: blogpost
#5- Carpe Diem
As my sabbatical continues, the biggest realisation is that people around me (myself included), always forget to live in the moment. We get so hung up over the tomorrow-s, or the next week-s, or even the past, (I am very guilty of doing that!) hindering our ability to truly live and breathe the moment we are in.
How do you ensure that you still live in the here and now, and not lose yourself as you introduce new elements, be it new people, spouse, pets, jobs, etc into your life? I am fearful, because I know that once I start introducing new elements into my current situation in probably a month’s time, I might start losing sight of what is important to me, or what I determine as important since I am free of such commitments now.
It is not unusual for people to get so caught up with the grind or memories from the past, and then end up forgetting the now and the present. Like me, sometimes I get so caught up on capturing that “perfect” shot, and I forget to enjoy what is before my eyes. I am behind my lenses way too much than I should. Other times, I get so obsessed with should-haves, could-haves or would-haves, and lose sight of what is before me, or what I already have. 
The yesterday, tomorrow and the today are equally important, and they are all there for a reason, but I think for now, I’d like to believe that I can focus on the now, and maintain that delicate balance between the three!
So, start to “Carpe Diem” (Enjoy the moment) and enjoy your life in present tense!
That being said, I am really looking forward to my “soul-searching” solo trip to Taiwan next week. ~~ Ululatetravels
#4- Some thoughts
In the last 6 months, events in my life have led me to start pondering deeper, and trying harder to connect with my own identity. I wouldn’t say I have found myself even though I have endeavoured to do some “soul searching” through my recent trips, but I do think the journey of self-discovery is something well worth reflecting on.
Getting this blog/portfolio site started, connecting with my own body through practising Yoga, spending more time with Camry and my family, traveling more, reconnecting with friends across the region,all of these would not be possible if not for the events the last few months.
Honestly, I still have not found the answers to the questions I have been asking myself. Especially with respect to what I am doing with my life. Point is, how many people know what they are doing with their lives? Maybe I will never find that answer, maybe I will, but for now, I am thankful to have found that sense of gratification towards the people around me, the little things around me, and most importantly, being able to appreciate who I am more so than ever. ~~ Ululatetravels
My reflections on traveling
Traveling has always been a source of nourishment for my soul. Each time I feel like I’ve lost my direction in life, I travel, and I find new possibilities. When I am unhappy with any part of my life, I travel, and I find happiness. When I am satisfied with my life, I travel, and then realize that there is so much more out there in this world. Each time I get my heart broken, it is that independence with traveling that empowers me so much that makes it whole again.
Through traveling, I have met amazing people, be it that random person next to me on the plane, or a random person at the cafe, every encounter lets me reconnect deeper with who I really am. They say happiness comes from within, and learning to be grateful brings me so much happiness.
To those whom I’ve met during my travels and made that difference to my life, thank you, and I hope I have made that difference to you as well. Looking forward to finding more peace and happiness within my heart in my future adventures!
#2
You are just like my mirror, staring back at me. ~ Ululatetravels
#1
I love captioning photos and on this site I shall endeavour to do so.
Hopefully, this would help viewers connect better to the thoughts I had when taking a particular photo! (Click on image to enlarge)
Here we go! #1
I wish I could forget that warm fuzzy feeling, whenever you held me close to you. ~Ululatetravels
Snippets of the world through my eyes 