Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments..

Have you had the urge to start a collection of what I would call "Once-in-a-Lifetime" moments or experiences as part of your life journey?

Well, I have to admit that once you have experienced cancer inside you, the urge to do more and more of these OIAL events gets even more urgent. And for all the right reasons, of course. Time is the most precious commodity now (and yes, a gift), and cancer survivors simply want to make things happen, and in so doing, make our very own time. Does this make sense to you?

OIAL events become even more meaningful too, simply because one can sense that these events may truly turned out to be once only, and no more..

In the world of songs and music, I am happy to say that I have experienced some amazing once-in-a-lifetime moments so far. Top of the list has to be the 'live' concert of "The Police - ReUnion" on the very stage of the Singapore Indoor Stadium, back in Feb earlier this year. Can you feel the "Breath"? Here.. take a feel of Sting's breath, courtesy of a bit of phone technology in the pocket on that magical night..

And then, there's the all-time favourite, Roxanne..

I can feel Sting singing to me whenever I hear this.. who cares if I was on the cheapest seats in the house, and 20 rows away..

I feel good just thinking of this event. And isn't feeling good a crucial part of our post-cancer therapy? And are you "making your very own time" too?

(hubby and I argued over which concert was the nirvana, this or that Eagles "Hell Freezes Over" concert in Singapore 2 years back.. we voted for the Eagles in the end, surely a once-in-a-lifetime moment then)

/gleefully ntangle

The Symbol of Eternity..

Of all the stories, the schoolbooks and the wonders of ancient history, the one that stood out for us most was the history of the great Egyptian era.. and of course, the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Hailed by many as the universal symbol of Eternity, one cannot help but feel small in front of this massive human engineering feat, which has lasted over 4500 years .. yes, it was built in 2560 B.C.!

Being there, right under the shadow of these magnificent pyramids, one can sense that "eternity". Not even the beautiful Sphinx can compare with its majesty and longevity.

I wish a little of this "eternity" has rubbed off on me..

Yes, life can be short..but it was a dream come true to be standing beside the Great Pyramids of Giza.. and holding it by the tip of my fingers, no less!

This is one experience for me that will last for eternity!

( the Great Pyramid itself - the one with the polished tip - can be scaled downwards, right into the very heart, by walking down a tunnel through bended knees. I decided to take the scenic option and opted out, but hubby was game enough to overcome the heat and the claustrophobic tunnel to view the insides.. what a view it must have been!)