Hey readers, I am extremely sorry for not posting in quite a while. I have been thinking whether or not to switch to other new platforms with customisable and more creative designs and layouts, however, due to the limited space offered, I have finally decided to stay loyal to Blogger. (Yay?) So just a quick update, I have been busy studying and prepping for my Semester Exam in November and I am glad that it's all over now. My exam actually ended in the beginning of December but it actually took me quite a while to get back to work.
When it comes to prepping for exam and being productive, I have a bad habit having to get my butt at the Starbucks near my area to be productive to crunch up all that I have to study and am extremely dependent on caffeine to stay awake. Starbucks became my second home when it comes to the exam season and I hate to admit this, but I actually enjoy having my soy latte almost 24/7 throughout the period...... Sorry mum, I know you've been telling me to try to stay off coffee, but oh wells heh.
One fine morning, there I was again, at Starbucks with my friend. We sat at a table on the second floor as we planned to study for Psychology on that particular day. As there are no counters, the atmosphere on the second floor appears to be quieter and more peaceful, which is very crucial when it comes to memorising things. Just then, 4 people came by with iPads and notebooks in their hands and decided to settle down on the table next to us.
At one glance, I immediately turned to my friend and remarked 'Aw man, here comes these people. They are definitely going to be having a meeting or discussion. It's going to be distracting.' You have no idea how bad I felt right after saying that, until today, I wish I could take back my words. Really. Because, right after the awful remark I made, they sat down and started communicating. However, not a single noise was heard; instead, they were communicating with hand signs.
I have always told myself not to judge a person by his or her cover but it appears that I am not applying it in my daily life at all. Subconsciously, I still do it and I am extremely ashamed of myself for doing so. For doing what I knew was wrong. I just came across this book 'Tuesdays with Morrie' and I can't agree more with Professor Morrie's wise words, 'Life is a series of pulls back and forth. You want to do one thing, but you are bound to do something else. Something hurts you, yet you know it shouldn't. You take certain things for granted, even when you know you should never take anything for granted. A tension of opposites, like a pull on a rubber band. And most of us live somewhere in the middle. In the end, love wins. Love always wins.'
The most important lesson which I have learnt through this incident is that, be kind and thoughtful, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Free yourself from judgements by the society or yourself, and spread out love and kindness to every single person you meet, for you never know that just a smile or a good comment will brighten up a person's day.
Stay tuned for more posts and have an amazing day ahead! :-)
