Y Wednesday, November 16, 2005Y
9:14 PM
Ever wondered what was the best gift you have ever received since the day you were born? Guess no one would ever be bothered in thinking about this right.. i gave it a thought, and decided that the best gift on earth would be my parents' love.. The love that our parents gave us since the day we were born could never be replaced by anything no matter what, even if we were to disobey them so often.. even if we were to ignore them at times.. or even retaliate back when they scold us for some minor stuffs.. the love they gave us.. is the most noble and true-est thing on earth.. no doubt. They will always be there for us whenever we need them, whenever we are down. They are the pillars of our life.. they are the reason why im here today.. they took good care of us.. making sure we had everything we wanted.. nurturing us into what we are today.. taking care of our daily needs.. yet, without even a word of regret..
But, why do we still find ourselves grumbling and complaining about our parents being ignorant to our needs.. and even to the extent of wishing that we have had no parents at all?
Life's too short to always grumble about our parents neglecting us.. and not giving us what we wanted. i mean, come on, lets be realistic and face up.. we all know that our parents have already live for perhaps more than half of their life.. how long can they still be with us? how long can they still provide for us? Perhaps this is cruel, sad, but that's what the real world is.. isnt it?
I used to always grumble about my parents being biased towards my bro.. and complaining about not getting what i desired.. but, little did i know that i am actually considered very blessed.. considering that there are many people out there who doesnt even have a home.. who still have to worry about their meals.. whose parents do not even care for them..
My mindset changed when i witnessed life and death at that point of time.. i saw how people died.. suddenly. without even a notice.. i realised that life is indeed fragile.. and that the person you loved the most who's just beside you today could be gone tomorrow.. or even a split seconds later.. forever. Forever, means not being able to see them for life..
This, made me set my mind on doing something that i would like to do now.. i want to cherish the people around me, and what i have now.. i want to spend more time with my parents, understand them more.. or else, i might regret.
I went for an interview for a job some days ago.. and i realised how the working life is.. full of competitions.. i saw how only the strongest will stay.. and i suddenly felt like i do not want to grow up.. i want to be always a small girl.. always there with my parents.. i do not want to face the real cruel world.. i want to remain what i am now..
So, why not just live everyday to the fullest, and stop worrying about trivial stuffs.. whenever there's a problem, there's bound to be a solution.. life's precious.. if you have always wanted to do something, do it right now.. or else there might not be a chance anymore..
A small gesture like treating our parents to lunch or dinner might make them happy.. even if it's nt in a posh restaurant.. im sure they will be very happy.. dont forget, they are the ones who slog hard to nurture into what you are today..