Rev-E!-lation

You'd expect people to get some life revelation from watching Oprah show but I kinda get one from E! today.

Life is about

- taking chances... in life and in love
- dedication and focus... in your job
- taking risk...
- life is short, appreciate every moment
- follow your heart and do things you believe in

There's nothing new revealed there actually but to feel it hit me in the face... Yes!!! that's how life should be lived. Embraced it. Live life to the fullest.

It sounded very simple... but it is definitely easier said than done. Especially among Asians I think. We are taught to always respect the elders and of family loyalty. While those are good values, it can be limiting too.

We may think we should do something because it is expected of us... on the other hand, our loved ones would only want what's best for us. If we don't communicate with each other and only assume that is what the other party wants, both would go on with their life always thinking about the what ifs.

I've seen it many times. Experience it even. It felt silly if you managed to discover the truth... which didn't happen very often. That is why I feel like we have to follow what we think is the right thing to do instead of what we think we should do even if it may make me sound like an arrogant, self-centered person.

Sometimes I wish my friends and family would see this too. It is not my place to judge. I just want them to be happy. To do something that they feel is right and not what they feel they should do.


When I drive, sometimes I like to look at the view from the side mirror. It sometimes looked better than when I was passing it.


And of course, sometimes I'll just keep on driving because I see a clear blue sky right ahead in front of me.

The past... The future...

But I would also like to appreciate my present. To live in the moment. Now... is what I have. Now... is what we have.

Make our choices!