Read something from a friend's blog just the other day and thought 'twas quite meaningful.
Gratitude Today I stood at my window and cursed the pouring rain, Today a desperate farmer prayed for his field of grain My weekend plans are ruined, it almost makes me cry While the farmer lifts his arms and blesses the clouded sky.
The alarm went off on Monday and I cursed my work routine, Next door a laid-off mechanic feels the empty pockets of his jeans. I can't wait for my vacation, some time to take for me, He doesn't know tonight how he'll feed his family.
I cursed my leaky roof and the grass to mow, A homeless man downtown checks for change in the telephone. I need a new car, mine is getting really old, He huddles in a doorway, seeking shelter from the cold.
With blessings I'm surrounded, the rain, a job, a home, Though my eyes are often blinded by the things I think I own.
~Anon~
It is then that I realize I've been taking too many things for granted. My family, my friends, a chance to go uni and many more. I've been spending too much money, have not been treating anything seriously enough, have been neglecting some old friends (yes, i do know), have been enjoying life abit too much and the list goes on.
I guess it's a passing phase in life, where you feel like you can do anything and everything and there's no restrictions. Looking back at the last 2mths, I really haven't acheived much, besides sitting in the office earning money. Haven't had time to catch up with friends, haven't revised my work though I should, haven't learnt jap/korean, haven't had dinner at home for more than 3 days in a row..
I should start making an effort to change things..yes I shall.