History in the Making

Currently, I'm watching the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the U.S.A. As he is the 1st black American president to be officially elected by the people, it's definitely a symbolic and historic era for them at the States.

As I watch the screen on my tv, I wonder whether is such an event really significant in the human course of things. In 4 years, he'll be either re-elected or he steps down as President. Will he be honoured when he's done with his term, or will he be reviled? That's for us to find out in the future.

However, a more impactful history-making event to me is not an inauguration of someone powerful; nor a fall of an empire, but one of childbirth. History will be made everytime whenever someone is born, be it male or female, Asian or European. Even though one might think that they are insignificant, but one must remember; "you are the main character of the story which ou call 'life'".

Christmas

Well, the time has come again. The day of joy, peace and fun for most people in the world. Businesses will see earnings increase and many people will find shopping to be such a chore and blah blah blah. Yet, we must not forget that this is really a time to share, a time to love and a time to do good deeds to others. I'm not talking about giving a huge donation to those needy people (although that would be highly appreciated) but to roll up your sleeves and to reach out to those in need. Yes, volunteer your time and effort to the different causes that are out there in the society.

How many of us actually do something for others that do not benefit ourselves? As a society on the whole, many of us have become takers instead of givers. Many of us have heard the phrase "It is more blessed to give than to recieve", and mistakenly think that it only refers to our money. In my opinion, time is more precious than money, so we should volunteer our time instead.

For my part, I'm going to be helping out with a Christmas party for children later in the week and will be doing some carolling as well if it goes well. Maybe you should also think of volunteering your services too, as nothing can replace the joy of seeing people being blessed by your actions.

Restlessness

Lately, I've been feeling bouts of restlessness in me. The need to do something earth-shaking and history-making has been welling up in me. I do not know exactly why, but it's just that it's there.

Reading the news about the terror attacks in Mumbai and the political unrest in Bangkok makes me want to go and help those people who needs help, to alleviate those in suffering; to reconcile those who need to have peace brokered into them. Yet, I do not need to look far to try and make a difference in the life of others. If you seen a person on the streets, looking as though he/she did not have a decent meal in a while, would you just look the other way? No, I do not believe that human beings as a whole are so apathetic. However, we can be part of the "Crowd effect" syndrome. That means that if there are a crowd of people around a person in need, they'll expect others to be the one to offer their help instead.

For me, I reject this notion that others will help instead. For if we do not take the first step, who will be the one to take it? So as people, we must not forget the basic foundation of what we are meant to be, which is to love.

New Outlook to life

Well, been a while since I updated on this blog. It's due to the fact that not only am i swamped with schoolwork, but also I also have no inspiration to post anything up.

Now that I've embarked on a new journey on my life, I realised how blessed I have been in my past. With all the support from my friends around me, I was able to go through my tough spots time and again. Thank you for always being around when I needed your help. There are times when I might look fine outside, I most likely am actually crying, raging, rejecting people around me. Just being around them make me feel more at peace and more joy will enter my life.

Looking back at all the good times we've shared made me wonder if there were more things that we can do to enhance our quality time together, but i'm not complaining at all. All of the people around me have moulded me, changed me, enhanced my thinking and actions. Letting me be who I am and not who I should be is more important in my thinking.

Now, with new people to meet, with new faces to interact with; new changes to my schedules. this would make me a better person I believe. As I have said, a change to a new environment is not a door closed, but a door opened for new opportunities, new experiences and new outlook in life. Thanks guys for making an impact in my life!!!

Disappointment in Life

This would be short for now... Just got my results from RELC and it's super bad... So I'm likely to go to join the workforce now. Cya all my friends

A Parent's Love

I just watched the movie "Money Not Enough 2" by Jack Neo today. Even though I was told that it was a heart-wrenching movie, I was surprised at the impact which the movie actually had on me.

In the scenes which shows the mother's love for the 3 brothers, and also the scenes which she was misunderstood and mistreated, I did not just teared, I wept. I think that if I'm watching it alone, I might have even wailed. I couldn't understand, how can one person have such deep love for those who treat her so badly till the point they were willing to sacrifice her for someone else? They treated her as a burden and a nusiance, yet she still gave all she had. Her time, money, dignity, love etc. I really cannot even begin to feel such emotional torture if it even happens in real life.

I love my mum and there are times which I made her angry, disappointed, sad at me. Sometimes, in anger she said things that really stunned me. I pray that she'll stay healthy, as I cannot imagine me living a life without her. Times when I need to change, times to say sorry, times to just love her, these are times which I cherish. These are times which I will never forget. Even if I forget everything that happens in the movie, I'll never forget how the mother in the movie looks behind her son when they didn't realise that she can hear them. That look of extreme disappointment will always bring tears in my eyes. I'll never forget it, and never want to see it on my mother's face.

Hardest Things to Say (Part 2 of 3)

For those people who have been faithfully waiting for an update, I have to apologise for the long wait. Things do happen in my life and any inspiration that I have for writing this series can be misplaced. Even if no one reads it, I don't really care.

Well, I really do not know why is it that many people are unable to articulate to others the words "I love you". Not only as for lovers, but also between family members. It's really been a long while since I said and heard these words coming out from my family. Maybe it's the Asian culture, maybe it's just something embarrassing to say out in public. Funny isn't it, when people can show outward expressions of affection in public, yet they do not say "I love you" there.

Being around different people lets me see things in different perspective. Being with kids younger than 12, as well as being around those older than 70 can really change my mindset on what love really is all about. To show concern for those that you care; that now to me is the most important factor for love. Having seen those less fortunate than me makes me realised how blessed am I living in my family. Listening to stories from the older generation about their life in the Japanese Occupation lets me feel the need to really want to console them.

Yet, people do not feel the need to love those different from them. They can accept those who are similar to them, those with no defects or those that are better looking, smarter etc. When it comes to those that are seriously in need of a hearing ear or a warm shoulder, how many times have such people been left by the roadside.

When we see a person with a missing arm trying to sell tissues in the public, do we react out of compassion? Or is it out of guilt? Thin line between the two, but very important. I cannot say for the rest of society, but I personally am guilty of the latter. Small acts of kindness, though small, can mean so much to others if you really take the effort and time to make it.

Time and time again, I'm taught the importance of loving people fervently; but till now, I'm still unsure of what does it really encompass. There are times when I feel frustrated with even my friends; sick of being surrounded by people; just wanting solitude. Yet there will always be someone who cares enough for me to bring me back to where I am. For that, I'm grateful and thankful for those people who do show such acts of kindness. But as my primary love langauge is words of affirmation, it does serve me better if I hear what you say.

I'll end this here for now. Even though it's supposed to be "The Hardest Things to Say", It's also the hardest to do. I'll talk more on the love langauges for people once I finished this series. Till then, I hope that if I meet you, I'll be able to love people without prejudice.

Words for the post:

articulate - uttered clearly in distinct syllables