Recently, I have lost my maternal grandmother. Probably in comparison to my maternal grandfather, I did not share much in common with her. Part of this is communication problem and the other is we didn't have much interactions. I know she was a year older than my grandfather, meaning that she was born before world... Continue Reading →
What have you choose to do in this moment?
I have several memories that taught me the importance of today. One of such time was when I lost my boyfriend. It's been more than a decade but I still remember his last words like been told yesterday. It was a sudden death and I still search for things "if..." If I didn't continue study...... Continue Reading →
When you realise you’re living someone’s dream?
Since I was young, I had no choice but to go to university and get a degree. I have been repeated told that "you've to set an example to your brother and sister as the eldest child in the family by go to the university." I tried my best and went straight to university. While... Continue Reading →
How you want to be remembered?
When you think about anyone who have influenced your life, do you remember their act? or do you remember what they have done?Some I remember because of what they've said to me or statement they've made.Some I remember because of what they've done in their life. My mother was a fairly education motivated person. She... Continue Reading →
How do I guess what’s unsaid?
I am not an active listener or patient listener. I have noticed over few years that when I am having a conversation or dialogue with someone, I am constantly analysing and making assumptions, often find myself in my own world. This was part of how I grow up, learning new language which made no sense... Continue Reading →
Grandparents: Maternal grandpa
I never thought I will write about my grandparents. However, I saw a post that tracked back a memory of a grandparents and remembered my own grandparents. So, let me start of my maternal grandfather. By memory, I think he was born before the World War II. He was educated in a strict authoritarian system... Continue Reading →
Where’s the boarder of selfcare and selflessness?
For many years, I have been told that selflessness is a virtue in life. It is a common strategy used to get people thinking beyond their comfortable zone. There's no doubt that selflessness will give opportunity for people to grow and develop. For many years, I thought selflessness is to put others before me. I... Continue Reading →
Learning from children: Who is an adult?
Currently, I am living with my brother's family. It is my privilege to live with them. There were a time, I was house sitting for a friend for a month. One day, I missed my niece and nephew so much so I called my niece. Following was the conversation I had with her. Me: I... Continue Reading →
Who’s friend? Who’s acquaintance?
For many years, my friends circle had two colours: black or white; in or out. Everyone will be in once they've gained my trust and they'll be out when they've crossed my boundaries for twice. This means that it will take me awhile to let them in to my white circle. Similarly, it will take... Continue Reading →
What’s the purpose of education? or having a teacher?
I had a very interesting conversation with a friend today. We were discussing about how some people act and behave in a workplace. We both work for a University. The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.Malcolm S. Fobes Education is not preparation for life; Education is life itself.John... Continue Reading →
Journey of Personal Development 