Recently, I was besieged by an overwhelming longing for something I cannot put my finger on. I don’t even know if I am actually longing for that someone who put money over a relationship I thought would last until death do us part. I was restless. If a good book and a strong tea cannot heal it, I do not know what.

I went on the road, looking for it. No, I did not find what was ailing me. But I found something else…

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.

Happiness in little things. The breeze from the open window of the car. Don’t you just find it relaxing to feel that cool breeze on your face? A baby’s smile is one of them. A car stopped beside mine and the baby smiled widely, reaching out her hand. It made my breath stop. That is God’s wonder, staring me right in the eye.

Little things matter. We just ignore it most of the time. Try to look at things you normally just pass by. It will make you happy, even in an odd sort of way.

Believe me.

When someone is angry and hurt, it seems like the darkness won’t stop. But time has its way of healing the wound and making someone forget.

Now, she’s on the road to light.

Weekend Snapshot is a weekend meme for all. Here is a blurb and how to join from the WS site.

Everybody loves weekend, it is the time for leisure, recreation and other religious activities. And when everyone is having a grand time, you want to capture it and share it with others. That’s why Weekend Snapshot is here for you.

As the saying goes a picture is worth a thousand words, let me invite you to participate every MONDAY in my photo meme to get interaction and connected with one another with our Weekend Snapshot. No theme needed your pictures explain it all.

I joined the meme because it looks like so much fun. Plus there are photos I would like to share… Join the fun and view other participants here.

Whenever I go out of town or out of the country, I always bring my laptop with me. I do most of my stuff online: banking, shopping, communicating. So it is a must that most of my gadgets are mobile. But there is an issue of protection whenever you are on the road.

Alertsec Xpress laptop protection is one convenient, cost-effective and secure encryption for Windows 2000/XP/Vista that I found. It is a Check Point Managed Service. It offers hard disk encryption for security of your laptop and files within it. I suggest you try this one out. Especially to people like me who bring with them their laptops and are on the road most of the times.

I have been to different places across the globe. But I haven’t been to Barcelona yet. I always fail to stop by this really great city in Spain mostly due to the fact that I am always in a hurry. I told myself that if and when I visit Barcelona, I will explore the city leisurely. And I don’t think I can do that in just a day or two, right?

What to do in Barcelona? Number one on my list to visit is the Sagrada Familia Church, work of the great architect Antoni Gaudí. This church is still unfinished yet you can see the beauty and the mastery of the great Gaudí in this structure. I will also visit his other works as well as the other World Heritage Sites of the city. Of course, I will not miss the museums, all the dancing, all the parks and beaches.

What do you think, can I explore Barcelona in a week?

I have been on the road for a couple of weeks now. Seeking something elusive.
But I have to have some rest…
Lest I just keel over and die.