This week's 稀游记 featured a S'porean living in Uganda as a beekeeper. And how he evolved from knowing next to nothing about bees into a patient, bee-loving; bee-respecting beekeeper... What originated as an escapist/start-afresh decision from his separation some 10 yrs ago actually allowed him to find a new, fulfilling lifestyle. From his bee-keeping, he also 领悟到 impt lessons about relationships and life. I thought it very interesting how ppl could develop some kind of bond with bees, just like how we build up relationships with people. But though this guy is somewhat an 'expert' now, it didn't come easy and he had apparently been stung many many times before. Once so serious that he was in coma for 1.5 days. This reminded me that most ppl dun achieve success without first being put through some tough trials... Yet I frequently dream of spectacular outcomes without being committed to putting in a commensurate amt of effort to really earn the outcome I want to see... Perhaps I would be a happier person if i would just learn to enjoy the process a little more? :)