take it slow

Here I am, penning my thoughts at Spinelli's, Peninsula Plaza. As I await Sephy getting fixed up, and dear Vanessa to arrive, I sat here comfortably, relaxing to a cup of cappuchino and soft dosages of bossa nova. It certainly is a nice way to slow down the pace of life, the constant rush to sort out thoughts and appointments, to get things done and matters resolved. This is what we locals lack, apart from the huge gap of a sense of culture. Life is pretty much affixed. It could be the government it could be something that held through all these generations. It became such a norm here that not many people pay attention to it. I once considered this as going through the different stages in life, but on hindsight, life's stages shouldn't be things set down by others. Now at the golden age of 21, or turning 21, I feel that we should advance through personal stages in life. It ought to be "I want to pursue my passion in xxx studies" and not "I need to get a degree because everyone else is and if you're not then you're lacking behind", or "I really want to work in this company because I love their field and office culture" and not " I need to work because I need money to start being independent and support myself". Indefinitely, life is not a bed of roses and even so roses are thorny. I believe in fighting for what I want, but more significantly, knowing how to let go of some stuff. You shouldn't let anyone, or society governise and define who you are. And always remember to praise Him for whatever happens. Shalom.