Friday, May 26, 2006
Hey there,
How was your day today? Most people would shrug and mumble an unconvincing 'okay' or something mediocre and predictable. If you asked me how my day was, I would like to answer you with this word : blessed.
Today marked the end of our cheena regime in school, today also meant the last day of school to many others ( not for the case of the graduating students in Temasek Secondary School & probably all around Singapore ) , today i received my report slip that stated the grades I achieved after my preparation, my execution for the eight subjects I'm examinable for.
In giving my best, and doing my best, I acheived grades that contradicted my attitude towards my studies, towards my future. It is at this stage, where no one will be able to know what really went on, that includes my lovely parents. Understand, I did, in an effort to give them the respect that I needed to. However, being disappointed in my best, and putting me down further indirectly with words that simmered blatantly of unhappiness just ended up in a situation whereby my heart felt an ache, and i cried silently.
At this point of my life, do not tell me it's alright, and serenade me with hollow comforting words. If you really do want to make me or anyone else feel better, show it. Don't speak it. Offer to help in anyway possible, make time to ensure that the person has a shoulder to cry on. If you find a difficulty in doing so by actions, then save the words. You asked a person to relax, did you do anything to help the person relax? Action speaks louder than words, it hit me once, i learnt it twice. This is my personal stand, and is in no aim to offend anyone.
You probably are wondering why i described this day as 'blessed' since I'm portraying such a negative outlook on this day. Well, I guess it's because ...
I'm thankful for having so many test papers to do and going crazy over the cheena regime, it means the teachers acknowledge the capability of ours to push our limits.
I'm thankful for having the grades that I have, it means that i have the chance to attain even greater grades to achieve happiness that only comes when you see your fruits of labour.
I'm thankful that my parents are disappointed in me, it means that they believe that I can do so much better.
I'm thankful for the times I've been alone, it means that I get to spend personal quality time with God.
It's human nature that we tend to focus on the unhappy moments of the day. However, I believe that our days will be so much more complete if we focus more on the blessings we receive each day.
Stop, Look, Think. What made you smile today? Take a few moments and think about it. And from today onwards, before you drift to dreamland, ask yourself that same question. I'm not going to tell you why, and how it'ld make that difference in your life. You try it for yourself. (:
By the way, that picture is of a penguin named Rusty, and Rusty made me smile today. Did he make you smile too? (:
Count your blessings, my dear friend. Sweet dreams.
the time is 10:30 PM
Hey there,How was your day today? Most people would shrug and mumble an unconvincing 'okay' or something mediocre and predictable. If you asked me how my day was, I would like to answer you with this word : blessed.
Today marked the end of our cheena regime in school, today also meant the last day of school to many others ( not for the case of the graduating students in Temasek Secondary School & probably all around Singapore ) , today i received my report slip that stated the grades I achieved after my preparation, my execution for the eight subjects I'm examinable for.
In giving my best, and doing my best, I acheived grades that contradicted my attitude towards my studies, towards my future. It is at this stage, where no one will be able to know what really went on, that includes my lovely parents. Understand, I did, in an effort to give them the respect that I needed to. However, being disappointed in my best, and putting me down further indirectly with words that simmered blatantly of unhappiness just ended up in a situation whereby my heart felt an ache, and i cried silently.
At this point of my life, do not tell me it's alright, and serenade me with hollow comforting words. If you really do want to make me or anyone else feel better, show it. Don't speak it. Offer to help in anyway possible, make time to ensure that the person has a shoulder to cry on. If you find a difficulty in doing so by actions, then save the words. You asked a person to relax, did you do anything to help the person relax? Action speaks louder than words, it hit me once, i learnt it twice. This is my personal stand, and is in no aim to offend anyone.
You probably are wondering why i described this day as 'blessed' since I'm portraying such a negative outlook on this day. Well, I guess it's because ...
I'm thankful for having so many test papers to do and going crazy over the cheena regime, it means the teachers acknowledge the capability of ours to push our limits.
I'm thankful for having the grades that I have, it means that i have the chance to attain even greater grades to achieve happiness that only comes when you see your fruits of labour.
I'm thankful that my parents are disappointed in me, it means that they believe that I can do so much better.
I'm thankful for the times I've been alone, it means that I get to spend personal quality time with God.
It's human nature that we tend to focus on the unhappy moments of the day. However, I believe that our days will be so much more complete if we focus more on the blessings we receive each day.
Stop, Look, Think. What made you smile today? Take a few moments and think about it. And from today onwards, before you drift to dreamland, ask yourself that same question. I'm not going to tell you why, and how it'ld make that difference in your life. You try it for yourself. (:
By the way, that picture is of a penguin named Rusty, and Rusty made me smile today. Did he make you smile too? (:
Count your blessings, my dear friend. Sweet dreams.
the time is 10:30 PM