Blog by Jedde

Nurturing a relationship takes a long conscious effort. In fact, it goes beyond the butterflies in the stomach and flutters of the heart. It extends beyond words of love and affirmation and it transcends beyond momentary sparks, passionate kisses borne from romance, and overdramatic promises. Truth to be told, maintaining a relationship means working hard to always choose the other person every day - and this is extremely difficult. How could we possibly choose someone who is flawed? The thing is that there are bits and pieces of us that are broken. There is no way we can find a superglue that could magically put these broken pieces back together as if no storm had wreaked havoc at all! We've just got to meet that person who sees our broken parts and loves us, not despite it , but because  of it. This is just one side of the whole picture. The other half tells us to reciprocate - to also see that person's flaws and love him all the same. On one hand, seeing and whole...

It was a normal day at work and I remembered I was really excited to call it a day. My friends and I were going to have dinner at this place called Knots Cafe and Living and having had no time to check the internet as to how the place looked like, I kept my excitement in check.  I had no regrets of having kept an open mind on setting a decent expectation of the place because as soon as we arrived, it immediately captured my heart. The place welcomed us with its fresh-looking plants and it made me feel happy seeing them in a lush condition. The place was pleasing to the eyes. It had soft, subtle hues and the combination of the greenish lush along with the brownish wooden theme paired with glowy and dim lighting made the atmosphere heart-tuggingly romantic. I could stare at the interior and be in there the whole day! The food choices were varied. They offer Italian dishes like Bacon Carbonara (which I absolutely loved and ...

One of the best parts of my trip to KL was the food. It was a laid-back trip with friends and I could definitely remember how relaxing and gastronomic it was. Here are some of the photos I took during the trip. The KLCC Tower One of my friends driving us around KL. Thank you, Ai Rin! Ladies enjoying their holiday. Sleeping cat outside the restaurant. Caramel Macchiato is my go-to coffee flavor. The first thing I consumed from this delightful serving were the eggs.  View from outside our Air bnb at KL. The sunset when we were on the way back to Singapore. Lovely coffee. Flag of Malaysia City view Photo taken from inside the car. One of the building designs in KL. Eating lunch on a banana leaf. Attending Sunday mass in KL. This was in celebration of the migrant workers in Malaysia. Lovely desserts cafe. Strawberry cake. Enjoying a calming tea. Bought hand made bags. Had dinner at Tapak, a ...

Cambodia was such a fascinating country to visit. If I were to describe it in a short phrase, it would be "mind-boggling". Their culture was greatly shaped by many factors. Like many Asian countries, Cambodia is home to many beautiful and intricate temples suggesting religion may have played a role in shaping its culture. However, the grim and red-tinged Khmer Rouge also played a critical part in the country. Its effects are still felt and the Cambodians are struggling but fighting to move on from its past, at the same time adapting with the rapid changes in economic landscapes. The country is trying to grow out of the past and striving to ride the tides of the present and of the future. Here are some photos during our trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Alex and I explored the city and found this golden temple. City view. When we reached, this temple was closed. Photo at the golden temple. Photo near the Meikong River. Time for dinner! In...

Travelling to India was by far, my most favorite trip. I had the chance to visit Chennai, India because of work and I'm thankful I was given that opportunity. The country is vibrant, colorful, and enriching. Chennai was beyond my expectations. I was ready to experience a busy city, filled with so many people, and high-rise buildings. However, when I reached the place, I was greeted with Chennai's laid-back feels. It was home to many nostalgic artefacts and museums. My heart was really happy that I got to travel here. On top of that, perks of the job was to stay in one of the most famous hotels in India: The Leela Palace in Chennai. Sharing with you some of the photos I took during the trip. The airplane we rode in. Sunset view. Some of the interior pieces in The Leela Palace. Beautiful and fresh flowers. Unique arts. Beautiful bouquet of roses. Personalized hotel key card. Enjoying my solo lunch - with this awesome view. Up-clos...