Lo and behold, this write up will share some retraced footsteps based on my personal experiences and/or close observations -- adapted from the preface.

The crescent --Lighting a fire -- Break in -- Break out -- Allure -- Witness to the 1971 conspiracy -- Hard soldiering -- In the saddle -- First Sally -- Heaven on earth -- Sleeping giant -- Across the oceans -- Making of a teacher -- Dazzling thunder -- Track changes -- Novels pastures -- Reaping the harvest -- Payback -- Support System -- On the go -- Awakening the Quaid within -- Enchanting bouquet.