Heavenly Paradise@AdelineAng.com

Not a dozen, nor a hundred
But a single one
One that shows its vibrant red
Sparkles as the light shines on

On the pond, printed image of two
Once were strangers
Not knowing each other
Are now sharing love together

Tide in and tide out,
Tidal cycle repeats itself.
You said to fear not,
‘Cause I’m not by myself.

Holding my hand, I said in prayer;
Hoping this moment will last forever.
Holding your hand, you said to separate never;
Hoping we’ll be happily together.

Aromatic cupcakes and yummy frosting
With cut-out hearts nicely sparkling
I’ve yours and you’ve mine
A sweet moment forever in mind

Decorative red hearts on cupcakes
Love and patience is all it takes
One for you and one for me
A love message we both received

So much to do
So much to see
In this little world we live

People to meet
Places to visit
Go on an amazing trip

In a foreign land I stay
Challenges to face everyday
Listen to what others have to say
Learn new cultures on each day

Enjoy sceneries I’ve never seen
Listen to voices I’ve never heard
Savour flavours I’ve never tasted
Walk the path I’ve never travelled

Appreciate the goodness of life
Live out the dreams I have
Gorgeous dawn brings a brand new hope
Majestic dusk welcomes the serenity and peace

Unveil the unknowns
Explore nooks and corners of this globe
Hold onto the faith that lives
With this I cling to my believes

A journey full of adventures
Open my eyes in every single way
A world filled with treasures
In front of our eyes they lay

Dream of a dream
Live out a dream
A dream that persists
And forever lives

Peaceful evening with clear moonlight
Sitting with you side by side
Burning fire makes a cozy night
Till the flame is lost in sight

Passionate spirits keep the fire going
Never grow cold with flame flickering
Enjoy the warmth of fire radiating
Treasure the light of everlasting

It was -13 °C in the afternoon. The blowing snow was whipping my face frantically at the speed of 28 km/hr, with constant wind gusts of 48 km/hr. The unplowed sidewalks left me with at least 10 cm of snow to sink in (as opposed to walk on). Even though roads were plowed, the blowing snow contributed to poor visibility and hence, bad driving condition. Walking or driving? I think it’s best to stay home during snowstorm ;) Don’t you agree?

Staring in front of window
Sitting in a little cozy room
Listening to soft whispering snow
Waving furiously before meeting its doom

Marvelous winter scene is beyond description
Experiencing the season to truly believe
Some dislike snowy winter with a passion
I appreciate the gift from nature & gladly receive

Long & freezing winter can be annoying
Chattering teeth & shivering bones in the biting cold
Sliding & drifting is frustrating
Making footprints big & bold

Fluffy snow is piling higher than ever
Building a cute little snowman
Cheering me up with his laughter
Rejoicing in this snowy wonderland

We may take the same route to work, eating the same food, and doing the same thing from day to day, unconsciously. Can’t we do something different to make life more exciting? Here is a route that I take almost every day, to work, to catch a bus, to the campus, and the list goes on. Even though it’s the same old route, the scenery changes with the seasons. The most amusing sight is spotted during the winter, of course!

This is the so-called shortcut, which located behind my apartment. It connects the parking lot at my apartment to the backyard of a house, situated on the adjacent street. Strictly speaking, it’s considered trespassing to walk on someone else’s backyard. Nevertheless, it has become a norm for people to walk across this narrow creek on a wooden bridge, on a daily basis.

To make things more interesting, this is how it looks after a major snowfall. Surprisingly, there’s always someone who clear the path to ease the walk. I don’t suppose it’s the homeowner of our neighbour. He must be annoyed that the neighbours are walking on his property. Whoever that person is, I really appreciate his time and effort put into clearing the path. Maybe one day, I’ll get up early enough to check out who’s doing such a great job.

A familiar route covered in snow,
try to recall the path I know.
Winding road that knows no end,
here I come with a wild attempt.

Life is like a box of chocolates,
full of unexpected surprises.
You never know what you’re gonna get,
just pray and hope for the best.

Here are some of my thoughts from today’s experience walking on the ice. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend driving on unfavourable road conditions. Your own safety is more important than being at work on time!

The brook is narrow, the road is wide,
under the dim moonlight, catch a bus ride.
Sliding is easy when road is slippery,
taking baby steps while gliding slowly.

Winter weather may bring dismay,
such as icy morning on this day.
Take a leap or stay stagnant,
it’s up to you which is more important.

Oceans are deep and mountains are high,
keep trying and not to sigh.
You may stumble, you may fall,
but press on and never stall.