What Does Life Have For Us?

"So much of our time is preparation, so much is routine, and so much retrospect, that the path of each man's genius contracts itself to a very few hours."

We start 'working' hard the moment we enter this world.

We learn through our environment;

We pick up skills along the way;

We fall and bring ourselves up again - all these by our own effort.

We strive to excel in whatever we do;

We strive not to fail our loved ones;

We strive towards recognition and own dreams;

We strive towards a better tomorrow.

We slog this much, all for the sake of a 'good' retirement in old age.

But how many of us actually get to enjoy a 'good' retirement?

And what defines a 'good' retirement?
Lots of savings / tip-top health / many children and grandchildren / loving partner / engagement in social activities etc. etc??

Can one really have all of above and does having all of above truly promises a 'good' retirement?

Shouldn't we start making our life meaningful, for THIS Moment?

Work and achieve for NOW, as we never know: "IF TOMORROW COMES".

Attending Tuition Classes At The Age of 5???

I wonder what 'tuition' is being given to children as young as 5years old???

Shouldn't we be focusing more on social skills - MORE PLAY, LESS STRESS??
Why & When have our society become this 'Kiasu'??

Is such system the RIGHT one??

After Becoming A Mother Myself, I Then Understand...

I was 'officially' a Mother after delivering my girl, Alexis, on 30th Sept 2009.

Whether or not, the option to deliver your baby with or without epidural;
Whether or not, the choice to stay in 4-bedded, 2-bedded or 1-bedded;
All of the 'unnecessary' worries were so uncalled for ~ after I cuddled her close to me the next minute she enters this world to me ~ nothing more matters than her health and safety.

The first time when I held her close;
The first time when she latched on to my breast;
That feeling is so special that only me and her share together.

The minute when she enters the world;
Her first cry ~ I believe, created that amazing sense of responsibility for Daddy (Aaron).

This is our child whom both of us have been patiently waiting for 9months.

Today is 24th November; 1 month and 25days after Alexis's delivery.
I have been taking care of her, day and night, ensuring that she has enough feeds, that overall she is well and happy.

It was only after becoming a Mother myself, I then understand;
The joy I had brought to my parents ~ when I am good;
And the pain I had brought upon them ~ when I rebelled.

It was only after becoming a Mother myself; I then understand;
It just take that little effort from me to bring a smile upon them,
It just take a little of my time (to be with them), to bring them happiness,
It just require that little bit of patience from me, to give them security,
If only I had understand this earlier...

If only I had a chance to say 'Sorry' to my mom, whom I have brought her joy, as well as hurt.

Life is so unpredictable, we never know what comes next.
All I asked for is good health and safety for my daughter, Alexis.
No matter how old she is, she will still be my child...