the first signs of ageing...

sometimes it's not easy to realise that times change. you make mistakes. you get older. maybe wiser. maybe not. atleast someone else can learn from your mistakes.

as clichéd as change has become, it's something we all need to learn to embrace. it's never easy. sometimes it's self-inflicted, sometimes it's wanted, and sometimes it's a shocking revelation.

for example, when i was gifted my first anti-ageing skincare treatment. i never thought i would be below the quarter century mark when i used my first collagen filled eye contour cream. my initial reaction was shock. slight sadness, but ultimately, acceptance. in fact, i do have fine lines around my eyes and it's better to get over the denial stage and start dealing with it. within a week, i can see a difference.

in life, i've had my share of unexpected change. a period of drought in the social scene, montonous existence and basically more 'me' time than i wanted to have. ultimately i pulled through this with the help of my family and friends. sometimes you can count the number of people on one hand, if you're lucky on two. it's during these times you nurture friendships that last. you know that whenever you really need them, they will pull through for you, and you for them. no matter what.

their shoulders will be soaked with your tears. their ears deaf with your repeated stories. immeasurable hugs. sometimes, their phone bills are hiked because they call you at 4 in the morning from some freezing house, just to make sure you will sleep alright. they will also drive you to and from semenyih and cameron in a day. go on aunty holidays with you. drive you 1.5 hrs to the airport on a scooter. send you a daily dose of youtube videos. wear green stickers with you, just for kicks. encourage the yoga-er to kickbox and twist. talk to you in french on demand, encourage your work. not leave unless theres a 'laugh' :P. cook with you. eat chips and salsa on a HOT sticky day. watch horrible/ingeniouous movies together. party all night...sometimes with feathers...

these memories could go on and on.. with every new day, they keep increasing.

and i know i am truly blessed. Sometimes, like the collagen cream, it just takes a change to open up your eyes...