Sunday, 23 December 2018

Turning 24:Riding the "Guilt" Train


So I remind myself, I've Just turned 24. Do I feel excited? Of course. But, to some extent I equally feel scared. That feeling of falling behind on my life goals. It's the overwhelming feeling of riding the "Guilt" Train. Do you feel it too, friends?

"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me" - Erma Bombeck said it.

To be honest, reading that quote sure made my night long, as I pondered on my present self last night. I was being reminded to look back for experience just as much as I strongly desire looking into the future for inspiration.

When I think of a 24 year old, I think of someone who should have their life all together. Or perhaps, should at least be on their path of certainty. I am certainly not feeling like I got it all together but definitely I am on the right path.

Well, this is not to make me feel the pile of my own regrets, no! To the friends I have lost, I do understand that some friends come and go (it's ok for me to free you). However, I am also very confident that I'll not be taking the "guilt" train any longer because I've decided to get myself back.

Wow,😕 birthdays sure can make me realize just how slowly I've lost my "Child-like" wonder attitude. Growing up back then, I had this great attitude of curiosity. I was too curious, I asked questions, looked at the world full of wonder. And answers came to me with some much ease. Somewhere, somehow I lost it but I want it back. I definitely need to get back to the library. If not, I'll build my own book library in my self-confused-room.


All in all, it's been an exciting time. Just would like to say thanks to you all for the warm birthday wishes. I am grateful.