Monday, October 19, 2015

Road Trip ~ West Cork Coast Tour ( Part 2 )

Follow on from Gougane-Barra, we then continued our journey towards our next destination " Galley Head Lighthouse ".  While on the journey we stop by this small town called Skibbereen.



In the mean time while we are having out little break, I've come across this cute little guest house called "Bridge House" which catches my eyes. I think it's quite special and unique. 


They have this little charming quote that hanging in front of the door.. "Enter as Strangers.. Leave as Friends".




We finally arrived on our next destination which is the "Galley Head Lighthouse" which located on the Dundeady headland, over looking two beautiful beaches (Red Strand which is to the West) & (Long Strand to the East).  


The lighthouse have been restored by the Irish Landmark trust for people who wish to stay in the Lightkeeper's House which offer self catering accommodation. The lighthouse has a distinct charm about it, perched on those cliffs overlooking the ocean.




And below is the beautiful breath taking scenery towards the Galley Head Lighthouse with a little company from our little friend ...






               ~ JC ~ 




Road Trip ~ West Cork Coast Tour ( Part 1 )

It's been a while now since I'm on a road trip around Ireland. Today with the accompany of the amazing weather that we seldom have, we've finally decided to go on the West Cork Coast Tour.


We started our first destination - Gougane-Barra, Ballingeary.


On our arrival at Gougane Barra,  we met the natural beauty of the Gougane Barra Lake and the well known St Finbarr's Oratory which is a small church out in the lake on the little island on it's own.




The scenery in this area is breath taking and it is worth to spend some little time out and enjoy a coffee or even just enjoy the tranquil views of the lake and mountains in this little peaceful valley.








At the back of this valley, there is this little hiking trails which leads to the mountain walk.


We went up to the mountains and here we arrived at the top.. looking down at beautiful nature scenery of Gougane Barra.





~ JC ~










Thursday, June 25, 2015

❤ Pamukkale ~ The cotton castle ❤

Right here I go.. My Journey for this summer break just start now :)

I love to travel around the globe and heading towards Turkey is one of the country that I had listed on " my travel list of places that I wanted to visit " .  While I was doing some research and planning to Turkey, I came across this beautiful white cotton castle which they called it "Pamukkale" which located @ Kusadasi.  So here I decided to go there and here goes my journey.

Pamukkale the meaning of the "cotton castle" in turkish. The reason of it was called the "white cotton castle" is because Pamukkale is formed by the spring water which is rich in minerals.

Pamukkale is a tourist attraction and it is recognised as a world heritage site together with Hierapolis. The underground volcanic activity which causes the hot springs also forced carbon dioxide into a cave, which was called Plutonium.


In this area there are 17 hot springs and the water from the hot spring that has over thousands of years.

The water emerges from the hot spring to the head of the travertine terrace and had formed thick layers of mineral deposits as lime-stones along the cliff face and till today the cliff is as white as chalk and it does looks like a frozen waterfalls.



Pamukkale is a truly iconic site. The fairyland of Pamukkale is a must-see traveling through this region during a journey to Turkey.


~JC~


Monday, May 11, 2015

"Strangers" again ..

There is nothing worst that loosing who you thought was once your best friend. It is one of the worst feelings when you sadly come to the realisation that you're slowly drifting apart with one of your closest friends and you're dying of the huge truth that is going to hit you right across your face. That will waken you up to acknowledge you're losing that friend you always thought that would always be the one of your best friend for as long as possible.


It actually wounds.. eats and haunts you to know your friendship is in jeopardy. Sadly that you know that you can't actually do anything to stop it from falling apart. When you see that there isn't putting any of the effort to reattach back the friendship as it was before, so it can live on and create more beautiful moments that both can cherish in heart and in mind all over again. It's hurts deeply..

How can you let go of someone you've grown so attach to that you're afraid of change without them there in your life? We know things happen for a reason.. But even though everything's changed.. I just want you to know I'm still here. I'll be here for you whenever your needed. I don't care what time it is.. or what I'm doing. Don't hesitate to talk to me.. because half of the time I just wish that you were talking to me. I really miss your presence, I miss you being my best friend.. I just missed you in general.


~ JC ~

Monday, March 2, 2015

People Changed .. Memories Don't

Love ...

Love it's like a double-edge sword. It can placed you on top of the world but it can also cut you.. Deeper than any wound you've ever known. You can live.. Yet, you are dead; You can see.. Yet, you are blind; You can talk.. But, with no voice; You can breath.. Even when your breath has been taken away; and You can love.. But, Yet you remain with no heart..

Sometimes a past relationship can hurt you so bad until you simply want to escape. You find refuge, solace.. some place that you can hide or even run away from the world.

" Love can be a strange and funny thing. They say that when you least expect it, Love will takes its form in the unlikeliest manner "

Have you ever wondered sometimes, Could all this be real? the happy times.. the sad times.. the times that we had struggle to pull through. When you look back to the times, what is it like? Feeling the warm and holding the hands for the very first time. Some believe that no matter how far you go, You will always remember and It is the cut that is always the deepest.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to let it go.. Heavy Hearts, Sweet Memories.


~ JC ~

Saturday, February 14, 2015

100 days of Happy Challenge 2015' ❤ ~ Day 3

# 14th February 15'




Valentine's Day 

This has such a special meaning and it is also symbolises the exact theme for Valentine's with beautiful meaning behind it. The design of this gift symbolises love and commitment which make it ideal as a Valentine's gift for someone which is special meant a lot to you. Love it so much.

~ JC ~

Friday, February 13, 2015

100 days of Happy Challenge 2015' ❤ ~ Day 2

# 17th January 15'


     It's been a month now since the last we meet-up before you went on your holidays. When I know that your actually back from you break yesterday.. I'm actually excited and happy. I really wanted to catch up with u immediately.. but I suppose your tired from your long journey travel.

     So today finally we able to catch up with each other. I really had a great time on our chat especially when you tell me about your journey and experience.  And also thank you so much for your souvenir all the way from Greece & Italy.  Hopefully the next time I would able to visit with you!



~ JC ~

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

A True Friend

          In our life there is so many people passing by, walking in and out from us. We make so many friends in our life journey, but to really find and meet a special friend it's hard. A special friend to me would be someone that comes into my life and actually changes my life just by being a part of it. Someone who gives me a smile all the time and able to makes me laugh until can't stop. Someone who makes me to believe that there really is good sights in this world and convinces me that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for me to open it no matter what.

Ever since we met, I've known that there is something special there. Even though we had known each other only a short time, the way we talk and laugh around each other is totally different than everyone else. I knew that it's really rare to meet someone I can trust as much as I trust u. And I think for most of the people out there, they might have to search their whole life time to find what we've already found - which is forever friendship. When I'm down and the world seems dark and empty, you lifts and light me up in spirit, makes that dark and empty world suddenly seems bright and full. You're always here to go through my hard times, my sad times and also the confused times.

I know that if I have turn and walk away, you will be there guide and cheer me on. On that moment.. I knew found " A True Friend ". I felt really happy and complete because I doesn't need to worry or afraid. From this moment, I knew I have a forever friend and forever has no end.



~ JC ~

Monday, January 26, 2015

~ Mes Mémoires "2014" ~

Couldn't believe just another 2 more days to go and it's 2015!
Last year, I wrote about how I expected on my Journey of "2014". My goals & achievement from my career wise, my life & leisure, and a year that will be full of "LIFE"- Love, Inspiration, Freedom and Eternity.

Throughout the year, I've been through some twist and turn, ups and downs, in happiness and in sorrow. And because of all this experience and life lessons that I've been through, I understand that life teaches us how to live, to survive and move forward with hopes and dreams. Recently.. something special had happened and it has turned into the best highlights of the year and that has made me think a bit more about what my moments of 2014 has been and the supports I got.

January : It is the start of the year and it is also the time for me to have my goals set for the year on my career. As usual as the previous year I'm always have the same goals and achievement that I wanted to achieved. My goals set will be included My Personal Goals, My Academic Goals, and My Career Goals. There is so much for my self aiming this year and I know that there will be loads of hard work for me to put into it and the challenged that I will be accepting. I'm totally ready and it is time for me to fill up my 365 blank pages this year with full of flows and colours.

March : The first trip of the year.. a short run-away to London with my "Brother-Joshua". It is the first time he visited Ireland and I've decided to just to bring him around some of the neighbour country to visit before he started his journey that he had planned for himself. I still remember back to our old days.. as we always say it was our childhood time.. Flashing back some of the old memories and I notice there is so much changes between us now. Life really do move and things changed all the time while we were growing up.  In this short break, I'm really happy and the time we spent together is just so priceless. it just seems like we are back to our old childhood days.


April : Throughout these months of hard work in office without any break .. I'm totally exhausted from all the stressed and work from the office as well as my personal issues.  I knew I need a break for myself and surprisingly at this time, someone that have not been in touch for ages and get in touch with me and I was informed by her that she will be moving soon from Australia to Florence. So I've decided to have a trip to Italy-Florence to meet up with her.  I've planned for my journey to Florence and by the mean time when I'm there I've also explored to some other parts in Italy : Sienna, Venice & Pisa.  During this trip I've really enjoyed and pampered my self with the amazing food & wine's. " Io amo l'Italia così tanto ❤ ".  I'm totally refreshed and ready to be back to work.


May : Another short-escaped around the mid year has arrived. Me and my colleague has recently discussed to take a long week-end break to one of the Europe's most romantic country which is : France - "Paris".  I knew that it was not my first time travelling to Paris.. but I'm asking myself would it be a bit weird for 2 girls heading to Paris .. Hmm.. but my colleague said it will be her first time in Paris so.. I've decided to go ahead with this trip with her. Even though it was a short weekend break but it is worth it after all.


November '14 : This is the month of the most down and sorrow part of my life throughout the year. The incident happened back in the early stage of the month where my mom accidentally fell from the stairs while she is doing something by her own. She never inform us anything about the fall and we all thought that there is nothing major. But things started to change from that night. She started to felt sick but she manage to sleep through the night. She then turned very ill for the next couple of days and we still haven't manage to notice that it was actually the internal bleeding cause from the fall that made her sick. Thing's started to changed and getting nervous. I almost had a breakdown when I received a long distance call form my sister informing me that my mom is committed to the ICU and went for an immediate brain surgery due to the internal bleeding "Blood Clot" in her brain. My heart totally sank and I had no time to digest the news but just had to agreed for the operation. I have no idea what I'm doing at that moment but I know I have to be tough and stay strong. I couldn't managed my work on that day and I left work immediately. I was searching for the priority flights to head home while waiting and hopefully there will be news & updates from mom's opt. Hours later while waiting for the news after operation,  the news then arrived.. "Thank God" that mom's opt went successful and mom woke up consciously. I couldn't be anyway more relieved when I heard the news. My instinct is telling me that mom will be well soon. I know it's not gonna be easy, but we will go through this together no matter what. I know that we will overcome the obstacles together and I believed that dad will protect us and brings mom through whatever mom is facing.



Highlights of the Year '14 : Throughout the whole year of 2014, my life seems like just after riding a huge and rough endless roller coaster with all the ups and downs. The journey that I've been through this year is not a smooth journey but I never give up.  But when I'm on my most down time, I met a very special friend. In all these time that I've been through, I found it really hard for me to be able to met someone that is so understanding and able to share on my feelings and thoughts. I knew that many people had walk in and out from my life but for the one that able to left the footprint in my heart n life is rare. I knew that this will be one of my very true friend. I really wanted to say a huge thanks to this special friend that understand my tears, keeps inspiring me, non stop bringing me a smile everyday and had thought me some precious life lessons. I really appreciate it & Thank you so much.


~ JC ~

Friday, January 23, 2015

100 days of Happy Challenge 2015' ❤ ~ Day 1

#1st January 2015

     It's the New Year.. It's 2015. It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. Today I will begin my new chapter of my life with 365 blank pages of my journey and decide what my journey in 2015 would be. There will be new answers to be discovered and live this transformative year of delight.

A Brilliant start of the year with this lovely " Swarovski - Chitra Sphere Chrono White Stainless Steel Watch ".  Love it so much ❤ ❤.


~ JC ~

It's Not About the " Other Person "

Some people think that a relationship is either good or bad because of an appearance of the other person, but do you even aware that life doesn't happen that way. You can't tell someone to the force of love just like - " I will give love only when the other person gives it to me!".
  
You won't receive anything in life unless you give it first! Whatever you give to others is what you give to yourself. It is totally not about the other person at all. It is all about you! yourself! It's all about what you are actually giving and what you are feeling in the relationship. If you gave love to someone and it's through kindness, encouragement, support, tolerance, gratitude or any good feeling.. It will comes back to you and multiplies itself and you will bringing love to every other area of your life include your success, happiness and career. But if all you gave is just only negativity to others through criticism, anger, impatience, dishonest or any bad feelings... you will be guaranteed that will receive that negativity back. It will multiplies itself and attracting more negativity which will effects the rest of your life! 

You know that you can change any relationship right now by looking for things you love, you appreciate and you are grateful for in that person. When you make a deliberate effort to look for the things you love more than you notice the negativity on things, then a miracle will take place. It will just appear to you as through something incredible has happened to the other person. But if it's the force of love that is incredible and because of that, it does dissolves the temporary negativity including the negativity in the relationships, all you have to do is just to harness the force of love by looking for the things you actually do love in the person, I believe that everything will change in the relationship.


  
  ~ JC ~