Life is really very unpredictable, i've just received the news that one of my fellow scholar's brother passed away last Sun car crash. He is only 21 years old. I really can't imagine how miserable his/her parents will feel, losing their son and esp when he has just stepped into adulthood, a new phase of his life. He must be bursting with life, with dreams about the future, with love for his friends/ girlfriend and family members..yet memories were the only things he has now left for his loved ones.
We are lucky, being alive already makes us a lucky person. Stop all the complaints about not passing your driving tests, not getting the pair of shoes that you have desired, not being able to get into the dream school of yours when so many opportunities still lie before you, right before your eyes or at least the possibilities are still there. Be thankful for the morning rain that cools your day, the caring reminders from your parents, the fact that you are still alive, breathing and feeling the love of your loved ones. Tell them how much you care for them, how fortunate of you to have them around.
Very often, it is only when we have experienced losses, when we have come across it in the movies, a book or from someone's experiences that we learn to treasure our loved ones more. We should change from now on, to constantly remind ourselves how lucky we are. To treasure those around us.
