Treasure

My dear readers, have you ever lose something really important in your life? Do you know the feeling of getting caught up in those situations? The more important question is, have you ever realise that you do not know what you have until it is gone? This is a very good topic given to me from a very good friend of mine which I would like to write a story on.

There was a brat name Tyler. He was 16 and he lived with his family. He would say that he was not one of his family's favourite person. This was his daily life routine; he wakes up early in the morning everyday for school. After school, he would always go spend all the money his parents gave on arcades. From the arcades, he goes from north to south spending his limited time on unnecessary activities. He rarely spend time with his family. He had always left his parents worrying for him before he comes home. When he comes home, his parents would always tend to lecture him and threaten him to leave the house upon his bad behaviours. He had always fight back with foul languages pouring out from his mouth without showing any respect.

One day, he stole a large sum of money from his parents and left the house. He then lives in a small rented room far from where his family is. The room is not at all comfortable to live in. For days, his parents couldn't get in touch with him leaving them feeling so worried. Somehow, after all the complications happened between him and his family, he still get in contact with his younger brother on alternate days secretly.

Few weeks later, Tyler had run out of money to support himself. No food, no drinks, no money to even pay his rent. Then he got thrown out of his room by the owner for not settling the dept he owed. Without a place to stay, he wandered around the streets never even having the thought of going back where he belongs. Suddenly, his younger brother appeared right in front of him with tears flowing down his soft cheeks furiously. He cried loudly for Tyler's name. In shocked Tyler was wondering what in the world has happened. His younger brother then spilled out that their parents have died caught up in a car crash. After listening to that horrible statement, he broke down and fell on his knees. He was too deeply shocked that not even a drop of tears could come out from his eyes. From that moment on, he vowed to himself that he will never ever do anything which he thinks his parents wouldn't want him to do. Also, from that moment on, a feeling of guilt for not treasuring his parents' love stucked in his pierced heart.

Parents always tend to lecture us. Could you think of a reason why? The reason is simple. They lecture us because they would not ever want us to walk the wrong road of our life. Trust me, parents are the people in the world that love you and truly care for you. This is the thing teenagers now a days never think of. Love and care from their parents. Think of it, how would you feel if your child or the person you love is walking the negative road? We should always treasure whatever we have right now before they fade away. Do not wait until they are gone only you realise what you have been missing all your life. Treasure the precious time given to you instead of letting it go to waste. Life is short and unpredictable. Appreciate your parents and never to fail them leaving them to dissapointment.

Plant a smile

Have anyone of you ever felt pain making someone else important in your life happy? Is it worth your pain? This is a situation some people may lose their directions thinking whether their actions are correct or wrong. It would be wrong to some people because they thought that they should at least gain something back in return by making others happy. NO! That is a total negative thought.

In life, it is always right and wise to make others happy but in a definate right way. Not by doing something not ethical and immoral. Like a friend of mine said before, "In our lifes, we must not always put ourself on top. We must always put others on top before our own. Service above self in short". Does this sound fimiliar? "Service above self". This is the moto used by the Interact Club which they are basically under the world known Rotary Club.

Have you ever try to make someone else happy and when they smile, you feel happy too? Yes, it is assured that almost everyone will feel happy too when making others smile. However, those that felt happy making others smile are sometimes fake happiness. These are what I called as people that suffer themselves for the happiness of others. These people are not wrong, but think about it my dear readers, these are the people that had placed you on top before them. They are the people that truly cares for you.

For those who suffer making others smile, it is a very good thing. It is a deed in fact I could say based on my point of view. However, do not ever expect something in return. Expecting something in return could turn yourself into someone that you are not. Another friend of mine, Terry once said, "I like making my friends and family happy. No matter what are the consequences I would face, I'll still always put them on top in my life. Making them happy, watching the smiling look on their faces makes me happy too. Although sometimes deep inside I suffer, I know that happiness is all that makes people smile and I'm willing to suffer myself for that".

Terry's wise word of wisdom had made me realise in reality the kinds of friends I had which doesn't even care for me. My dear readers, try to think deep, are your close friends for real or not? Beware of choosing friends. A friend could always cheat your mind and the next thing you know, you ended up losing something important in your life.

Plant a smile, a smile that brings true happiness to others.

Quit makes nothing, try makes something

Quit is a very big word for us. That word is very powerful that it could even pull off a tragic end of happiness. Take this for example; Danny and his friends were a band. They had been together playing as a band for almost 3 years. They were very friendly to each other treating each other like family members. But as clock ticked fast, Danny came to realise that he was not up to his bandmates' expectation. He was not good enough he felt. He felt everything just turned up wrongly as he went on for the band.

One day, Danny decided to quit the band. As he told his bandmates bout his side of story why he decided to quit, one of them scolded him, scolded him for not being confident in himself, not putting enought effort to drive himself more progressive and scolded him for easily quitting. Danny felt lost and did not know what to do. They then had an arguement about it.

After the arguement, he felt depressed. He called up Ronnie, his best friend to have a drink and a slow talk with him. As they both drinking at the bar, he told Ronnie what happened. Ronnie then told him "Danny, I do not want to lecture you about your actions. But I do have something to tell you. Your bandmates may have high expectations on you and that is a bloody good thing. If they have high expectations on you, it means they knew from beginning that you will be able to pull it off being a member in the band. If they knew you couldn't pull it off, they wouldn't have even invited you in the first place last three years ago. Think about Danny, if you quit, you will end up making nothing out of something. But if you put more effort, recognize your mistakes, you will definitely make something out of nothing!".

Yes! Ronnie is completely correct about what he said to Danny. After their long conversation, he went home and slow thinked about what Ronnie told him and also what his bandmates said when he announced the resignation. Finally, Mr and Mrs Wise knocked and planted Wise Juniour into his brains. The next day, he called up his bandmates and apologized. He said that he would give it a shot and try to be someone that fits their expectation.

See, in life, like what Ronnie said, if you quit, you'll never know how something taste like, feel like and look like. But as you try, you'll discover something new, tastier, softer and prettier. Life is all about experimenting, learning from mistakes and self-development. Do not quit on something you desire and have interest on, put more efforts to gain on whatever you want it to be. However, there are certain things you should never try. Don't try drugs, cigarettes and pre-marital sex.

No Smoking?

Are the signs for real or not? If anyone of you went to McDonald's at Projet petrol station which is located at Kuchai Lama, KL, you'll find this interesting. Around the McDonald's open area, there are "NO SMOKING" signs. But as you look around, you'll find people smoking at that particular area itself. The crews working there doesn't seem to give a jack at them at all. As you walk further away but still in the petrol station, something even more interesting that will attract your attention. There is a sign there that says something like "No smoking here, it is dangerous as it can cause explosions". Will it actually happen when people sitting at McDonald's smoke? Or the signs are just designated to decorate the place up?

Pain for good or just plain suffer?

Have we ever wondered and asked ourselves why when each and every bad times occurs? Have we even thought that if these suffering situations will benefit us? Or perhaps, it will just break us down in tears?

A friend of mine Beni once said that we must suffer each and every moment to gain what we desire. Well, personally i agree. To earn money, we work hard. To earn dignity and pride, we strive for the best. What about to get a person of your dream? A person that indirectly and mentally makes you a whole new complete person. We questioned ourselves sometimes. How? When is the right time? Where is the right place? What makes us able to do so?

George was a nice and kind man. He once had a girl that he claimed to be the girl of his life. He spent numerous quality time with her and also spent some hard time with her basically having the "bad couple moment" which I'm sure every couple had. As time passes by, George got a job in a not-so-succesful company. He began working hard in order to make the best out of his job not having paid at a fair price of his efforts. But his loyalty and interest to the job made him continue his job. As he worked hard, he gets busier day by day too. He had not have any time to spend on with his girlfriend anymore. He left her hanging waiting and waiting and still waiting. He felt guilthy leaving her playing with the tv remote everyday thinking when is he free to be there for her. As a result, he broke off with her. Practically setting her free to browse the whole world to herself. He felt relieved having to only focus on his job.

Several months later, George's job doesn't seem to get busy anymore. He had a lot of time to himself as though he can travel to wherever he desires. He started spending his time with his friends and entertaining them. But deep inside him, he felt a miss. He felt like there is a hole in his heart and something is needed to cover that hole. He even sometimes teared in the dark where noone else can notice.

Weeks later, he met with his ex-girlfriend. He was asked to go for a company party with her just to accompany her as a friend. So as they both went to the party, they had a great time. George started to feel something closing the hole of his heart. From then, he realised that what he needed is his ex-girlfriend to again have good and quality time.

Few days after he realised it, he called his ex-girlfriend. He told him about how he felt when he was with her at the party and thinked it over day and day that he wanted to get back with her. He wanted her in his life badly as he kept thinking of her. Therefore, he made his decision and asked her to be back with him. But in a shock, a chance he thought he would have, dissapeared in a flash as she said she don't think it is a good idea to be back together. He started begging like a baby but still she replied the same. Having his heart and hopes crushed, he felt lost and started smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.

Is George having to taste his own medicine? Is it worth it to beg so much and spoil his lungs? Or is George's ex-girlfriend have moved on? She's in love with another? She's scared the same thing is going to happen? What is the world is it?

Dear readers, imagine if this is your situation, what would you do? And is George's ex-girlfriend just plain heartless as he cried for her for long to mend the hole in his heart?