Just Take A Deep Breath...

"just take a deep breath and everything will fall into the right place"

TQ kak for these comforting words that I really need this semester. Things have been hectic... Yeah right! What else is new.... And why on earth am I blogging if things are too hectic? I seriously just need a break after a 2-days 2-nights training session. This morning I'm in a very relaxed mood choosing paint colours for my house and buying few things from the hardware store. If I started thinking about all the things I have to do, I might unnecessarily stressed myself out.

I've just received 39 articles that might help with my research proposal. TQ to my dear classmate who has been very helpful. On top of the articles, I have 10 handbooks and textbooks as reference too. I have to complete my research proposal this weekend if I want to enjoy my holiday next week, I'll be away from Tue-Sat. Why holiday now? I'm in a "Just Do It!" mode or else I'll never ever get to go away for a holiday. It has been planned for quite some time already, before the madness begins.

And to ease the stress, my lecturer email everyone and asked are we stressed out and offered alternatives to lessen our load. TQ so much for the consideration Dr. I found out one of my classmate is considering to withdraw this semester. That triggered the email which is a blessing to everyone.

These little gestures keep my spirit up in an otherwise chaotic and stressful situation.

I'm reminded to one remark made by a lady who received her graduation scroll in the news some time back. I can't remember whether that is for her Masters of Doctorate degree. She said something like this is for her and her effort, not for her unsupportive husband and children. I was taken aback with such remark being made publicly. But now I kinda understand her situation. The degree must be her dream... and I can't imagine how she must have felt when she gets demand for family's attention while also being busy with her studies. It must be frustrating especially if you read or heard others who gave appreciation to family members in support of their studies. It must be very sad for her but she has made it with a scroll in her hands.

Some might say what's the price of a scroll as compared to the love of your family. Sometimes we have to think for ourselves. Children will leave us one day and have their own family. In some cases, there are children who left their parents altogether, without any visit or a single news. Husband can also leave you. So why not pursue her dream?

I've said this many times and I'll say it again. It is easy to say we'll be supportive of our loved one's dreams, but the effort it take is tremendous. When you wake up in the morning and decided to be in a bad mood; when you demand something that will take up time; when you cause unnecessary worry... do you really mean you're supportive of your loved one's dreams?

Of course, your loved ones would want you to see things from their perspectives as well. No free time for holiday, no elaborate home cook meal, no cuddling and TLC all the time, no bonding time, etc. So whose perspective is right? Who should concede to whom? That depends on who is willing to make the sacrifice. That's why success is sweeter after all the sacrifice.