biabia (:

There is so much more in life than what we see. Do you know how many stateless people are wondering in the waters of Cambodia, Thailand and many more countries, waiting from dawn to dusk, hoping that their fathers or husbands manage to catch some fish home to feed the family? Do you know how many children live in inaccessible mountainous areas, are so keen to learn but don’t have proper materials and teachers? Do you know how lucky you are to have a complete family, a nice warm shelter for all your life, when there are people who come from broken families and never got to build their own happy one too?  Yet everyday, we don’t seem to appreciate the hot meals our mothers prepare for us, our parents constant nagging for us to sleep early, play less computer… Why is it that we kids, humans, instead of viewing it as them expressing love in their own way, think they mistreat us and dislike them?

However, amidst all the tough challenges that come by, there are always people standing strong and resilient. I cannot imagine how Derrick, from the 3rd episode of “P.S. I’m sorry” encouraged himself for 4, 5 years to keep going, pick up skills and do well in work to prove to his father that he has changed and is no longer the old him who doesn’t give know his priorities. And it was so touching to see how Alex Lim, in the 2nd episode, really bucked up when his principal gave him the last chance to prove himself after he was sent to the Boy’s Home.  With only 3 months to prepare for N levels then, he topped the school at the exam. He just received the Stars of Shine award from MCYS and is active in working with teens, sharing his life story.

So many people, struggle so much to survive, to become a better person. They meet with obstacles, lack of opportunities. And when they finally realise the better route to take, they didn’t let anything stop them. They grow to be persons with remarkable spirit. But why, why is it that there is just as many people doing the reverse? Not valuing all that they have. Escape from all their responsibilities. Choosing to do the wrong things. Letting their loved ones down. And not respecting themselves. Why do they end up enjoying sinful indulgence, or doing foolish irrational things? Why can’t they exert more control over their principles, their values? And hold true to what they care and believe in? Do they even know what they really care and hold close to their hearts?

I guess I’m so right. This is a test. Such a real test.