Lessons learnt.

A dad of a good friend of mine told her something, which she then passed on to me. It’s something that will keep you thinking. The message was portrayed using our fingers. As you all know, we have 10 fingers. Assuming that one finger represents 10 years of our life, we’ll have 100 years max. But considering the world we live in today; pollution, fast food, sedentary lifestyles, majority of us will probably have about an average life span of what, 50-60 years? Give or take.. So that would be equivalent to about five or six fingers, which is about one of our hands. Now that I’m 18 going on 19, that would mean two fingers of mine are gone which would also mean that half of the fingers on one of my hands are gone.

This made me think. Doesn’t life seem real short now when measured using our fingers? So then why do we waste precious time thinking about matters that upsets us or problems that have passed? What we should really be doing is to enjoy every moment of our lives and to accept the problems and learn from them. And I can’t agree more!

Despite the rough bumps, 2009 was in fact a very enjoyable year indeed. I could say it was among the best of years. :) The year had gone by too fast in fact, it was as if I just blinked and the next moment, it’s already new year’s eve. :/ But then again, time waits for no one. Hence, cherish every single moment possible. :)

College was a chapter of my life that I’ll never forget. It made me realise that you can be nerdy and still have fun! :p Events, class gatherings, outings with friends was a time where we, as a class bonded and had fun together. The friends I’ve made in a span of just one year have stuck by me through thick and thin. Who knew such friendship, such bond could be created in such a short period of time?

I guess it proves that it’s not the amount of time that we’ve spent together that’s important but more of what we do together as friends that counts. Quality over quantity, eh? These friends of mine have supported me and helped me through tough times. I guess it’s moments like these that you know who your true friends are huh. And I thank God for them. :)

Not only that, love and support from my family have made me tougher, stronger to face what’s out there. I don’t want them to worry when I’m worried, so I stop worrying and I feel better altogether. What makes me even braver is knowing that they’re always there for me no matter what. :)

 

The experiences and events in the last year have taught me a lot. Without even realising it, I’ve grown; I don’t mean in a physical form but more of mental wise. I’ve learnt to think in a more matured sense. I’ve learnt to not be too trusting. I’ve learnt to handle problems in a more rational and calm manner. I’ve learnt that life’s too short to keep on worrying over problems and dwelling on the past. I’ve learnt that time’s not going to wait for anyone, not even me. But most importantly, I’ve learnt to let go and that life moves on. :)

 

So you better gear up cause 2010, here I come! :D