.melissa.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

11:19:00 AM

First off, I wanna say thanks to all who've convo-ed me on MSN, called, and even sms-ed me asking if I'm fine... I really appreciate your concern during this extremely trying period of time.

I'm feeling better. Had the weekend to myself and literally cried my eyes out... After all, what kind of person would I be if I didn't feel anything after being with him for over a year.

I've learnt to move on though, and I now realise that the demise of that relationship has lead to the strengthening of so many other relationships. My relationship with my parents... I feel much closer to them, and being able to talk to them about how I'm feeling exactly is extremely liberating.

Also wanna thank Turtle, Keith, Nalph, Wanda, etc... You guys have been there listening to all the contant whining throughout the past 1 year, 4 months and 28 days (yes, I counted), and never once have you complained about me being a burden to you, even if I had to call/msn you at 3 in the morning... I feel truly blessed to have friends like you by my side.

Work also helps keep my mind off the matter. Was at Customer Service just a coupla days back, helping with the redemption of the Baby Tweety cushions (which are UBER cute, by the way). Got me thinking about how, as we grow older, we tend to focus so much on our schoolwork or careers that we forget about the simple pleasures in life... Or rather, take them for granted.

At the redemption counter, I saw several kids queueing to redeem the cushions, and just seeing their eyes sparkle as they clutched the cushions in their little arms made my day (with the exception of one kid who called me auntie... bloody hell).

But the point here is, as we grow older, we're so caught up in pursuing more materialistic needs like the latest mobile phone, or branded fashion wear, that we often forget the comfort that we used to take in the little things we had as children.

I love kids, as many of my friends know. They're adorable (minus the drool and poop)... But more importantly, they're real.

A kid tells you straight out what he/she feels. There aren't any hidden agendas, no mind games, no deception. Its just the truth laid flat out on the table, a rare and precious trait not seen in many who have already passed the age of innocence. Thankfully, I see the above mentioned traits in some of my closest friends... You know who you are... =)

Okok, I've gotta get back to work... Will be updating (hopefully) later...

Don't talk to strangers...... You'll BORE them - Matt Kirshen

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