It's really nice once in a while to spend the entire day at home, do nothing but some of your favorite things that you don't get to do often. Weekends are usually filled with activities (get-togethers, errands, appointments, chores, etc) so I appreciate the rare days that come by when I absolutely have no plans. Today, I didn't step out of my house for one bit and actually got away with wearing PJ's all day long! I spent my day eating and snacking, scrapbooking, watching TV, and browsing on net. The weather outside was cold and rainy, but I didn't mind it a bit. I was glad being in the comfort of my own house, warm and dry.

"chasing" chinese sitcoms

It has been half a decade since I last watched one of those Chinese sitcoms produced by HKG's TVB. Back in the days, I used to "chase" those sitcoms day in and day out, especially those with my favorite idols in them. But this has slowly stopped. My parents are still big fans of these sitcoms so every once a while, when I'm at their house and the TV is on, I am able to catch a few scenes here and there. Even with only 20 minutes, I understand why I have slowly stopped watching these sitcoms years ago: choppy, overused storylines and bad acting by the same bad actors. Overall anaylsis of watching Chinese sitcom shows: A waste of time.

However, this weekend, I did the unthinkable -- I wasted half a day Saturday, "chasing" a brand new Chinese sitcom. The story took place during the Qing dynasty and life in the Royal Palace. There are men who want to make it big in their careers; there are women who want to be selected to be the King's wife; and there are those who just want to live a safe life. Scandalous and full of schemes, no one is innocent. Everyone is in the Royal Palace for a purpose and no one is to get in the way. The story is surprisingly good. In fact, good enough to fish me back into the business of "chasing" Chinese sitcoms!

New Outlook on Life

I think negatively. I am pessimistic. I am always dissatisfied with something. Nothing seems to be good enough, myself included. I complain. I am never truly happy. I always want more and want change.

Just until recently, I found that that part of my life is beginning to consume me. I think overall, it made me bitter. Fortunately, I got the chance to stop what I was doing and rethink about everything around me. I realized what I truly have -- tangible and intangible things. For the first time, I didn't think about what I didn't have. The thought made me smile. I am fortunate and I am content. Once in a while, I have to remember to stop to enjoy life and appreciate everything and everyone around me.