What a day...another chapter in Malacca's long and illustrious history. Spend the entire night till way pass midnight at the heart of the ancient city's centre working to cover the launch of the celebrations to mark its inscription as a World Heritage Site.
Feet hurts like heck and prespired a bucket of sweat in the sweltreing heat but still had a memorable time. Managed to take a few shots (actually tons but only few turned out decent enough for keepsake)/
Shoes are off, in my sarong and just chilling out with some of my favourites ballads ( Bread, Bill Withers, Jim Croce, Chicago, Billy Joel) and before crashing. Read somewhere that music washes away the dust in the soul...how true.
Back to the incessant heat over the past few days...all I can say is the term global warming is no more an abstract term but a reality that can be felt and seen. Have been keeping track of the weather and even the common Joe on the street will attest that its going off sync.
That brings me to the recent vector borne diseases that have been plaguing several states. Incidents of Chikukunya and Dengue viral infections have been on an alarming rise recently. Just today, two collegues have had a friend and family member were warded for dengue. Pray they recover. Experts have predicted that there will be a rise in vector borne diseases corresponding with global warming. The alarm bells have been ringing for years now..yet we have ignored them and gone back to sleep to the obvious.
So much for the folly of men...fighting, grabbing and jockeying for power and position when it really all comes to naught owing our mortality. All it takes is a humble mosquito and a virus to bring home how frail life is.
So, live life to its fullest with as little regrets. Take one day at a time don't forget to spread some kindness and love around....the world we live in today can surely use some of it.
To none I wish ill but to all I wish love and peace.
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