ALWAYS A CHOICE DECISION

CHOOSE TO SEE GOOD IN ALL THINGS.
SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW.

LET IT NEVER BE A “FORCED” DECISION.
LET IT ALWAYS BE A “CHOICE” DECISION.

THAT’S POSITIVE THINKING.

~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller

MAKING DECISIONS IS TO

SOME PEOPLE CAN HAVE ALL THE LIGHTS ON
AND STILL BE IN THE DARK – THEY HAVE NO IDEA
OF WHATS GOING ON AROUND THEM.
YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF THEM.
THESE ARE THE BYSTANDERS.

THE FUTURE COMES THE PRESENT, WHICH
THEN BECOMES THE PAST.
THIS IS A GIVEN. IT CANNOT CHANGE.

WHAT CAN CHANGE AND IS ALSO A CONSTANT IS
MAKING DECISIONS – YOU DECIDE.
ALWAYS REMEMBER,
THE REASON YOU ARE DOING THIS, THAT IS
MAKING DECISIONS,
IS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER.

~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller

WALK YOUR OWN PATH

IF THERE IS NO PATH, MAKE YOUR OWN.

MANY A TIME, WE DO NOT WALK OUR OWN PATH; INSTEAD WE FOLLOW OTHERS.
IT SEEMS EASIER TO FOLLOW OTHERS THAN TO MAKE OUR OWN DECISIONS TO WALK OUR OWN PATHS. ALONG THE WAY, WE GET LOST. WE FIND OURSELVES MOVING FURTHER AWAY FROM OUR GOALS INSTEAD OF GETTING CLOSER.

LEARN FROM EVERYONE BUT WALK YOUR OWN PATH.
WALK / RUN YOUR OWN RACE.
FOLLOW NO ONE.
WE ARE ALL ON A JOURNEY, SO NO NEED TO COMPARE WITH OTHERS. ENJOY THE SCENERY AND EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY.
REMEMBER, IT’S THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION THAT WILL BE MORE MEMORABLE.

~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller

HAPPINESS IS IN YOUR HANDS

NO ONE LIKES FAILURE. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT SUCCESS; YOU MUST LEARN FROM FAILURE. FAILURE IS AN UNLIKED TEACHER.

BECOME THE HARDEST WORKING PERSON YOU KNOW.

THE KEY TO YOUR OWN HAPPINESS IS IN YOUR HANDS.
YOU DECIDE.

~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller

AN AFTERNOON IN PORT DICKSON

I could live here. I love the movement of the waves in the sea.

In Starbucks, relaxing after the drive.

The drive up from Subang Jaya was crowded with traffic on the highway, right up until after Seremban. Then, it was clear right up to P. D. town.

The last time we were in P. D. was in February. Jeannie and I had a great time then. We are looking forward to a great weekend here.

One of the first times we noticed when we got in was that the town seemed pretty quiet for a Saturday afternoon. After all, this is supposed to be a tourist and holiday getaway for people around this area. However, we are not complaining. It is more comfortable this way.

We drove around town, remembering the places we visited in our past trips here. The town is growing in size. There are more modern amenities and eateries available now. Our favourite, Billion Supermarket is still there, going strong, faithfully serving the needs of the people of Port Dickson. We have purchased things from this establishment on several of our trips in the past. It is the place to go to. Probably to be seen at, too.

There were several cafes other than the usual Starbucks. However, Starbucks offers a great view of the sea, while sipping on our coffee beverages and pastries.

We (meaning Laura, though she let us decide) chose Starbucks at the Waterfront. Starbucks is one of Laura’s favourite cafes.

Starbucks at the Waterfront has a really nice view of the open sea of the Straits of Malacca. After ordering a coffee beverage, Jeannie chose a table next to the café’s wide frontage view.

The view was good from here. The sun was blazing, the reflection of its rays from the sea helped it look hotter than it was. All the same, it was very hot on its own, not needing help from the sea.

The sea was greenish / brown, coming in to shore, calmly. The smell of salt water in the air (OK… That’s a bit of exaggeration. Haha. My sense of smell is not tha-a-at sensitive) was over-powering, where clean, clear air, escaped my attention. However, it in no way deminishes the fact that this was a welcome scene instead of the gigantic (in some cases) concrete  buildings structures that seem to block out the skies in the cities, the traffic and so called urban modernisation of transport, leaving behind it’s harmful emissions, as well as unwanted noise crowds.

There were a couple of tug boats anchored, lazily about 100 metres from the shore; looking very Mexican siesta type, not in an immediate hurry to change the pace of their current lifestyle. If they had a choice, this would be it, year in, year out.

In the distance, over the horizon, we could see ships going up and down the Straits.

We spent a bit more time enjoying the comforts of Starbucks before we made a move to our hotel.

We got to the hotel within a few minutes. Our rooms were comfortable and inviting that the next thing we thought of doing was nothing. However, the white beach was beckoning us for a walk on it. Later… Maybe.

WHAT YOU MIGHT BE

YOUR LIFE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WAY PROVIDED YOU TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH AND LET GO OF WHAT YOU ARE NOW (COMFORT ZONE), AND BECOME
WHAT YOU MIGHT BE.

DECISIONS.
YOUR LIFE,
YOUR CHOICE.

~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller

LIVE

Just a reminder in case your mind is playing tricks on you today. If you are constantly in a storm, it may not be the weather. It may be the decisions you make.

Remember, you matter. You’re important. You are loved. Your presence makes a difference whether you see it or not. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Your life can get better by change. Live.

~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller