As I mentioned earlier, had an off day for today(Monday). It was a treat, a bonus. Met Simon for lunch at Raffles City's Soup Spoon. I'm into healthy living these days. Hahaha. After that was browsing through the bookstores for some good reads before chilling out at TCC cafe at CityLink.
Simon asked me one question that kept me dumbfounded. He asked me what was the happiest moment of my life. A simple question like that seem really profound to me. This is such a simple question that you can even find it as one of the primary school english essay writing topics. But guess what? I find it hard to answer. I paused for a long while and said, "If the person paused for a long while and still can't answer you, he probably didn't have much happy moments.." I have to admit that my memory of bad happenings are more vivid. Regrets, wrong-doings... they have scarred my memory. But still, if you were to ask me what were some happy moments in my life, I could come up with a few after much thinking.
Till date, I guess my childhood life was the most happy and satisfying period. It was the period when I was the "daredevil", doing things without worry, living like as if there's no tomorrow. I am proud to say that my childhood days were the best days of my life. It was the period where I bonded with my all-time best friend Aaron and we became brothers. It was the period when I climbed highs and lows and had adventures other kids could dream of. :)
One of the happiest moments of my life was to pass my driving test! Yes, I passed it on a 2nd attempt. It was a plain relief for me and I was so overjoyed that it was probably one of the few times in my life that I had said so many "thank yous" to a person. I thanked my tester repeatedly and was grateful to get my license finally! It was a dream came true.
Following my elder sister, Larel, throughout her modelling journey were happy moments for me as well. I've watched how she started out when she was only 14, how she overcame her stage-fright and lack of confidence and gradually blossoming into a confident model and actress. I have been to most of her fashion shows as well as the national competitions that she has gone through. I definitely admired her courage. Each time I saw her whether on the stage or on the television, I wish I could tell her this. "I am very proud of you, da jie."
She's my sis, my Superstar.
Next, 12th Feb 2006 was a day I will never forget. It was the day I got to go on stage together with my buddy Ying Peng. We were singing for our duet competition 'live' in Jurong Point. Seeing that our friends were there to support us really made me feel comforted. Performing to a crowd has always been my dream. I totally enjoyed the whole singing experience, especially harmonizing with my good buddy.
Other happy moments are probably nothing much to speak of but they actually mean everything to me. Family gatherings on Sundays whether to eat at some restaurant or just some average kopitiam are always so heartwarming. Also, any dish that is cooked by mum never fails to put a smile on my face.
After typing all these, I realise there are actually things in my life to be happy about. Probably I should stop being too cynical and just stop to appreciate the greener pastures of my life sometimes, for they are forever green and are only waiting for me to tread upon them.
I'm booking in soon. I'll be back on the weekends. I promise. =)
1 comment:
Wow I did not know my question could spark such thought in u. Its great that u have realised all the happy little things in yr life.
I read before somewhere that yr mood is decided by yrself. Well this is true in its own way. I hope u can apply this theory (somehow...) in yr life.
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