She's got a ticket to ride...

I travel the KL-SG route infrequently now.  Before it was every other weekend and I was beginning to tire of it. The same movies on show, the same music offered, the same scenery, well, you get the picture. I guess retirement came by just in time.  

While it was good, it gave me the only chance to be still and think but my thoughts were always all over the place.   

On my way to Singapore, my heart would be with my loved ones in KL and vice versa.  Having two homes meant everything was doubled.  As I head to Singapore, I'd be thinking of the things I need and want to do and the reverse took place when I was going to KL.

I've always been able to get a ticket easily.  My friend will get me a single seat and if possible, she will get me a double seat if she knows that there will be no one next to me.  It's good to have the right contacts and  I always have a ticket to ride.

This journey seemed different.  I no longer have to rush and I have learnt to slow down. I find that I didn't want to read (as I sometimes did).  I didn't have to create a to-do list in my head.  I didn't have to brainstorm work issues.  I didn't even want to watch the new movies!  I just wanted to look out the window at the beautiful greenery, the clear blue skies or the puffy white clouds and not have a care in the world, except to enjoy the moment.

There is a peace and serenity that comes from not needing to do anything and when all is calm and all is bright (Christmas is just around the corner), I know.  

I just sit back, soak in the view and watch as nature winds down to a sunset.  It is a fitting end to my long ride. 

Singapore Checkpoint - Tuas