What's so great about living in the tropics?

Hmmm... this got me thinking after hearing from my beau on him missing Malaysia, Singapore etc.

So, what's so great about living in a place where mozzies and over-bearing humid days are an abundance? Wait a minute... there are tons of advantages living in the tropics, especially Malaysia.

I'm thinking... there are hardly any extreme weathers that would keep one at home other than the monsoon rains. Even when it seems to be raining buckets, as Malaysians, we know that the wet days won't last long. The weather can be predictable to an extent. I can just grab anything to wear from my wardrobe, and not worry about putting on layers of clothes in case there's a cold front. There ain't no such thing as a cold front and a wind chill in the tropics, hehe.

Every morning, I wake up to the sunlight bursting through my windows... and it's really in a way, a paradise to be greeted by sunlight and listening to birds chirping away (at least I hear that).

The nights, oh the nights... I get occasional starry skies and gentle breeze in the evenings. Usually the weather is conducive enough for a good outdoorsey life. I know of many jogging trails, nice beaches, open air swimming pools, camping sites, and the list goes on.

In fact, living in Malaysia, you'll never go hungry again! Such a food paradise cum heaven (with many shops opened 24/7). One can choose from fine dining to just simple zinc top / umbrella shaded stalls... you can get just about the yummiest foods. You can even quench your thirst at any place, name the drink you want... ranging from liquors to liquers, pilsners to lagers. and decaf. to caffeined coffees and teas, fruit infusions to fresh juices... it's endless!

Even when you're not in the mood to dine out, there are tons of places where you can get fresh veggies, fruits and meats sold ... and most places close at 10:00p.m., even the night markets, hyper markets and marts. Not forgetting that this place is a shopping paradise - with malls everywhere, plus the city hardly sleeps. That's not so bad afterall... hmmm?

The point here is that, why are we never truly satisfied with what we have? This is a blessed 'green' country, and I should be grateful and happy with what Malaysia has to offer and enjoy things as the way they are. It took me a very long time to see these little blessings in life, but I now do see that there are drippings of joy living in the tropics... you'll just need to be appreciative of things :).