Honestly, I don’t know what to write this week. I’ve been busy and happy with my new routine: work-dance-fitness-repeat ❤️ But somehow, the memory of my trip to the Marble Mountains in Da Nang crossed my mind.
I’m very fond of the cover photo of this blog post. It was just a few minutes of me admiring the scenery, right after I walked out of the elevator.
Yes, there’s an elevator, but you’ll still need to climb 156 steps of the stairway that leads to the summit of Thuy Son (the only Marble Mountain which is accessible to visitors).
I don’t know why, but at that time, it felt so peaceful… The nice weather and wind probably help, too. But every time I look at that photo, a sense of peace appears.
Furthermore, it makes me feel like doing some reflection or having a talk with myself, something like meditation.
But before I share more, let’s see some photos of… Vietnamese food! I took a 4D3N group tour to visit Hoi An, Da Nang and Ba Na Hills.
On the first day, before visitting the Marble Mountains in Da Nang, we had a nice lunch.
The food looked ordinary, but they tasted delicious! Even better, the restaurant was overlooking a beautiful, clean, white beach.
Ahhh… now I feel like going to a beach!
Next, get ready for a 1-2 hours exercise. You need to be physically fit if you want to see the grottoes and caves in the Marble Mountains. Else, you’ll miss most of the attractions, especially Am Phu Cave, which is located very high on top of a Marble mountain.
If you’re travelling with the elderly, don’t worry. They could still make it halfway and sit somewhere while waiting for you to explore the area.
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I took a video of Am Phu Cave. Sorry, it’s a bit dark and blurry!
Last week, I had a strange dream that felt so real. It’s about… umm, I prefer to keep it for myself. But I did research on the meaning behind the dream and found one interpretation that suits mine best.
It means that I finally made peace with that someone and moved on, which is true!
I was clinging to a belief that we were supposed to be together many years ago if only someone didn’t interfere. But then I realised… Why would I feel dependent/attached to this person, when I have an almighty God?
What if the interference was meant to be, was let to happen, because the outcome would be the best for me?
All this time, the one who always helps me and answers my prayers is God. And the ones who always support and love me are my family and friends.
The one that I should be depending on is God, not human.
Okay, this part is a bit random. It’s just that looking at these photos makes me feel like doing some reflection, meditating or talking to myself. Or in this case, talking to you, who read this blog…
If you’ve been following my blog, you may notice that I sometimes share my opinions about God and the Catholic or Christian religion.
I just want to tell you that even so, I’m not perfect and not a role model of a good Catholic.
To be a good Catholic (or any religion) role model means that you follow all the rules, without ‘discounting’ it or finding excuses by rationalizing your logic to what’s written in the Bible.
Why do I talk about this, out of the blue? I know, it’s so random… I have a free thinker friend who asked me if I’m against gays because I’m a Catholic.
No, of course, I’m not. In my opinion, sexual orientation is something out of our control.
Just like we can’t choose our parents, gender, or ethnicity. If it’s the other way round… I can’t imagine a society that forces me to date women. Heck, no! 😱
“But you’re a Catholic and you go to the church, so you must be against gays. The Bible says it’s a sin to be gay,” he insisted.
I don’t know why he has this perception of believers. If being gay is a sin, then I guess I’m worse than them.
I’m a believer but I don’t exactly follow all the rules written in the Bible, which means I deliberately do things that are supposed to be under my control.
But the LQBTQs, what they’re feeling is out of their control. So who am I to judge?
I’m not perfect and I keep sinning, but it doesn’t mean I stop loving God. I will still pray and go to the church. Yes, I have thick skin! ??
Also read: “Confessions of a Crossdresser”
Also read: “Henny Kristianus: What Does God Say About Destiny?”
Okay friends, that’s it for this week! Sorry for the additional random sharing… Please forgive me if I say something wrong that hurts you.
By the way, it seems like WFH is going to end soon and hopefully, be replaced with a hybrid work mode. I’m surely gonna miss my work-dance-fitness-repeat routine…
My condo is just 15 minutes from the gym, so during this period I can join more dance classes and have more time to workout. No more rushing because I don’t need to worry about the commute!
What about you?
Let’s cherish this period… Stay healthy and if you haven’t been to the Marble Mountains in Da Nang, Vietnam, check it out! 😉
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Also read: “Wanderlust: Little Things that Spark Joy”
Also read: “Ba Na Hills, a Beautiful French Resort in Da Nang, Vietnam”
