Don't think about it. Just do it.

Famous words from Adrian, one of the Adrian and Collin duo from the Amazing Race Asia 2.

Yeah! We won! Singapore won! The various groups from TARA have more or less become representatives of the different countries they come from. Both times, the Singapore teams have been pretty dull - no swearing, no drama, no heated argument and in-bickering. Hence, the amount of air time the Singapore teams have gotten on TARA both times is kinda little.

And wow! Each time, the Adrian and Collin just manages to sneak in and not fall behind. Sometimes, because of the little air time they get, I always thought they have an easy time of it. Which is, of course, not the case.

Anyway, to get to the point, since i'm very tired and it's WAY past my bed-time. I'm very glad I stayed up to watch the finale of TARA 2. Like Marc said, the name of the show is really apt. Nobody knows what will happen. Watching the marathon during the CNY break, I always felt that the Marc and Rovilson duo have been very lucky. They hardly had to waste much time on several trial-and-error road-blocks and challenges and just zoomed past everyone to lead the pack. However, when it came down to it in the end, it was the last time to arrive who took away the US$100 000 prize. All because of Adrian's general knowledge of flags. Of course, he had to remember all the different countries they had visited during TARA and that was no small feat. I would have failed the challenge abysmally.

So, nobody would really know who's the ultimate winner. In life, in work, in any area at all? As long as you're leading the life you want, the life that makes you happy, that allows you to eat well in the day, sleep well at night, who's to say you're not the ultimate winner?

And to be able to have the chance to do whatever i want, whenever i want. With the freedom that i have. Really, I have to count my blessings and be happy with me. And I needed this reminder. I have been in a slump since the CNY break.

Before the CNY break, I was on a high after seeing the place i booked for my bday celebrations. Was disappointed when most of my friends couldn't make it and I had to change the date of the gathering. Got more disappointed when I spent a very "lonely" birthday at home, surfing, isolated... Yeah, I had a good rest but I'm someone who needed to be surrounded by people... Then, was feeling pretty good because i churned out a LOT of worksheets and handouts for my teaching these couple weeks. But in all, a cloud is still hanging over my head over the poor response of my bday celebrations. Yeah, it can't be helped... Feburary is a busy month for all Chinese. And it's not as if you're some big shot. Hey, who on earth organizes his/her own bday bash anyway... *grin*

But seeing Adrian and Collin win the race in their own quiet, unassuming and patient strength, my heart has been strengthened for another leg of my race.

So, thank you, Adrian and Collin. And I'm sure i'm not the only one inspired by your graceful win. I hope there'd be more teams like you in the upcoming TARA 3! Cheers!