The Pride of Life
IT's strange how things happen...and its hard to swallow the saying that everything happens for a reason, especially the prickly-gnawing-painful ones. Coming full circle in several angles of life, matters of the mind and heart are often the hardest to embrace but yet most unforgettable. This entry is dedicated to all my loved ones whom I've unintentionally taken for granted or have somewhat deprioritized over other work.
Mum+Dad, thank you for your unconditional love and attention, care and sacrifices. You often mentioned that it is only when I have kids of my own that I will be able to fully understand the extend of care, worry, relief, love and disappointments that you have carried with you the moment I was brought into this world...but I have realised that now, I don't need to have kids of my own to learn that. Kids are a blessing in more ways than just being there to fulfil one's engagement in parenthood; a check on the to-do list in life. Our relationship all these years have been weather-proofed and now in my new calendar cycle of life, yet our adventures have not ceased to take centrifugal elements around the family unit....even though if may not appear ideal. I know our bonds are tight. As your love-child (ahem), thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there, being square and fair. How do I honour both of you ever? I guess it's something not said or exchanged in material things...it's by my actions and just living in honour to both of you that I hope will be my way of saying I love you too, Mum, Dad.
Fellow sibs, A and T-- I'm fiercely protective of both your well-being since we were kids. Growing up hasn't been fairy-berry but the tears, smiles, snuggles, giggles and snores we'd shared under one room in our L-shaped bed did liven the pyjama party excitement we had with the crazy cousins! :) At times I had felt wishful for a sister... at times!-- but can't say I'd trade both u boys for any other. ...wellllll....except that one time, I traded T for another player during the beach handball competition at JYF camp-- u can't play for nuts la, bro! LOL! Nonetheless, more importantly, I know our brain waves are all connected --we're made of the same shxt. Wonger!!!
T: Am proud of you making a brave decision wrt a brand new direction in your life with Lara. Good job there!
A: Thank you for being there in welcoming me home, sharing your space. I reckon it's pretty cool that we can share an overlap of "me-space" without each getting fidgetty. Being in a silent conversation with you has been and still is quite an epic experience. It's like you do know what I'm thinking and saying without actually saying anything. Pretty cool, huh?
I appreciate you boys for the best u both have been and I respect you both for the men u aspire to become. U have my sincerest support!
My once closest companion, K, who has now stepped out into another stream, remember that He is watching over you dearly. K, A and J will be fine. They are growing up fast too. It still feels like only yesterday we were fussing over the iphone apps and your "hall of fame" collections. I hope that you are in a happy with new experiences before you. I guess I'm yet to understand the realm you're in but I'm pretty sure you're in a happier place.
My once closest companion, K, who has now stepped out into another stream, remember that He is watching over you dearly. K, A and J will be fine. They are growing up fast too. It still feels like only yesterday we were fussing over the iphone apps and your "hall of fame" collections. I hope that you are in a happy with new experiences before you. I guess I'm yet to understand the realm you're in but I'm pretty sure you're in a happier place.
Good morning, 2012!!!!
