I think I have been really insensitive to realize that my friend is feeling upset. Daqi, I know you will read this so I want to say something to you: Sorry, I didn’t realize you were feeling so depressed and yet I just kept on complaining about my work to you on Tuesday when we had lunch. And yet, you even tried to “console” me. So, you are a strong person! Like me, though we are vulnerable and feel really down at times, we will not allow ourselves to be defeated, right? I understand very well how you feel. I was very depressed when I dropped out of Dean’s List last sem. Not forgetting that I cried for 2 hours after the release of results, I was feeling upset for that whole month. So I told myself I will never be complacent again and I will really work hard and start from ground zero. I’m glad that my Begin with the end in mind motivated you in some way and I hope to see you back on your feet stronger than before, which I know you will. You are one of the few people around me whom I recognized common qualities among us – we are highly motivated people, with passion and drive in our pursuit; we strive to give our best, to reach as close to perfection as we can; we aim high and we want to achieve success through our own efforts. The journey is tough, because failures demoralize us but we are made to go through them so that we can become stronger. I believe that a person who is able to cross life’s hurdles will stand tall and proud at the end of the journey. I believe, with faith and perseverance that efforts do pay off.
This brings me to reflect upon myself too. When have I become this girl who doesn’t have much to say to people? Now, I even started blogging again when I didn't even have the time at home previously. Thinking back, I was such a fun-loving girl. But now, I seldom go out and stay at home every night and almost every weekend. I stay in my own world and in front of people, I’m just faking a smile, a laugh everyday of my life. So, when it gets too tiring, I refuse to even look into people’s eyes. To many, I’m proud and do not bother about the people around me. I don’t smile and don’t join people in their fun.
Why?
… I know it’s because I’m afraid. I’m afraid people will found out who I was – the once a bad girl. I’d spent the first part of my growing-up days desperately in love with what I was doing, and the second part of it doing everything I could to forget it existed. How many people can truly understand what I have gone through? I dare to say, almost none. But I wouldn’t need anyone to understand too. It is not about having many friends around me but how much I can truly open my heart to someone? I am happy just to enjoy some peaceful moments alone.
Who would have guessed that a girl who looks good on the outside has a sad story to tell?
I often feel very discouraged by the people around me. Many people have had a good life since young, a bed of roses, who never know what hardships are. Many people take for granted what they have and are never appreciative. Many people are superficial, be it in their thoughts or priorities. Yes, many a times I feel discouraged. But, I also believe.
I sent in my application to volunteer as a counselor at the
I know it’s my problem and not the fault of others. Many people have tried to step into my world only to find me walking further from them – I still can’t open my heart to the people around me. So I remain aloof in front of many people where in fact I’m just hiding inside my shell. Keong told me to smile more, to enjoy time with the others instead of always focusing on my work. Yes, I think this is something I have to overcome – to step out and accept people into my life. I will probably be happier that way. But, it will take some time and it’s not going to be easy. I will give myself the time. Daniel asked me to join him and his friends for tennis tomorrow. As usual, I gave some excuses and turned him down. I usually don’t go out with anyone unless we are fairly close friends. But, I have decided to give myself a chance, so I will meet him for gym this Saturday.
I realised that everytime I feel more "free", I tend to feel more emotional and have alot of thoughts. No wonder I always try to keep myself busy. Whatever it is, I will give myself time to forget the past and look into the future. And I hope the people around me will give me the chance too.