A friend told me a story today about how her childhood friend passed away last week. She was out camping with a boyfriend and there was a terrible storm. They were sleeping in the tent when they heard a creaking noise outside. The boyfriend got out of the tent to see what was making the noise. All of a sudden, a tree crashed on the tent, killing the girl instantly. The boyfriend was spared.
Somehow or other, I guess it was her time. But it wasn't his.
We will never know what may or may not happen to us or the people we love, at any instant, and it's a scary thought. That story really puts things into perspective about how short/long life can be. And it's not really for us to decide.
It is because life is so crazy, and so unexpected and unpredictable, that you should take any chance you get to live it. I should not be so worked up about grad school. I just need to do the best I can, and strive to be excellent within my means, but not forget about living. I should still take the time and make phone calls to friends and family. I should remember birthdays and send out cards with sweet messages. I should enjoy a good ice cream every now and then to treat myself. I should tell my parents that I really appreciate all they have done for me, and that I love them. I should tell Dong how much he means to me. I should shower my bro and sis with some older sister TLC. I should take breaks from being stressed and enjoy my weekly dose of tv shows.
I should compliment people when they deserve it. Give support and encouragement when they need it. Help them whenever I can. Therefore, touch as many lives as I can as long as I am still alive.
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