Lessons Learned

A day with a friend, a week of new experiences, an upcoming month of challenges... Valuable lessons learned.

1. Never judge a book by its cover
Because appearance can be deceiving, and not everyone is as happy as s/he seems to be. I've been proven wrong twice; once last week, once today. And it made me realize that I should start giving people a chance, and I should try to increase my feelings of empathy. I was an idiot for missing subtle hints today, but thank goodness it wasn't too late.

2. Always solve a problem QUICKLY
I learned that during my Pre-U years, and I realized this lesson today. If something is bothering you, or if you're ever stuck in an assignment, always get help. Solve it before it piles up and become too late.

3. You haven't hit the rock bottom
Maybe you got into a sticky situation, or the stress and frustration are just building, or you feel as if the world's against you... Sit back, and think hard. Remember, there are people who's probably caught in a situation worse than you. No, I'm not asking you to think 'African kids are poor' far (though if it helps, then continue to do so!), but think of worst-case scenario... and be thankful that you're not in that horrible scenario. Then, work on relieving that stress or solving your case.

Of course, if you reached rock bottom, there's no way to go but up and up! So, never give up! Never surrender! =3

4. People change
And surprisingly, not many people noticed that. Imagine, you have an old friend who was cheerful before. Few years later, you see her/him with the same optimistic expression on her/his face. You would probably think "Ahh, everything's the same as before! (My friend) never changed!"

But the truth is: Everyone does change, including you and I. The present 'me' is definitely different that the 'me' from the past. And for all you know, your friend might be actually hiding his/her pain with that Smile of Deception.

5. Never blog when you're tired
Coz I remember I have lots to write, but I'm feeling sleepy now, and... and...


Zzzz....