Conquering Fears

I am a big scaredy cat! Scared of too many things...

However, last year after life-changing events, I decided to try and tackle my fears every time I go to another country.

I am scared of the waters and I can't swim but in Greece July 2008, I went scuba diving.

I am scared of heights and rollercoaster rides but in Singapore December 2008, I went on this open-air skyride and saw amazing views of the city's manmade beach Sentosa.

I am scared of animals - small and big. A dog coming near me has made me cry in front of all my friends. It's like they're drawn to my fear!

However, today in Thailand, I challenged myself and was pleasantly surprised :-

1. I voluntarily fed an elephant; let an elephant lift me up with it's trunk; rode on an elephant BAREBACK on my own!

2. I stroked a medium and large sized tiger. They were called Sausage and Meatball. I tickled and massaged their stomachs till they turned on their back with paws up in the air. (Note : N got scared)

3. I let a big monkey sit on my lap. Then I held this 1-month-old baby monkey crawl up and down my arms, back, shoulders and head. It was so darn cute. When I held it in my hands for a photo opp, it got scared and it peed! Lovely!

All this without my usual whining and squealing and running away from an animal!

Please be proud of my achievements cos I am!

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Xoxo