Just Another Day

While the excitement for Chinese New Year can still be heard everywhere, the celebration for me has been toned down to just watching chinese movie series and eating biscuits.

It has been a whole lot different many years ago. It used to be that everyone in my family will wear their new clothes, put on a big smile and then have a great time with our relatives. However, as time passed by, some faces have disappeared and the young 'uns have all grown up. The initiative to make a difference rather than 'just another day' has gone.

However, it is never too late to feel happy by being just a little bit more grateful. I consoled myself by thinking that I am really fortunate and lucky to spend a whole week of my LONG holiday with my family...not having to worry about my lunch, and not having to deal with being alone in the house at times. To me, Chinese New Year is all about family, love, rest, laughter, food, cherish, art and tradition. In this thousand years old tradition, I see the Chinese spirit, of diligence and patience....that has brought us to this land, Malaysia...without becoming just another race that has forgettable culture heritage.

Nevertheless, I can still find excitement and happiness by just using a little bit of childishness. In my opinion, you really become old and a terminal adult if you lose your ability to find joy and excitement in the littlest things. Take this mandarin orange for example. I was peeling it off to eat it but then I suddenly used my imagination and formed it as if it was a flower.Besides, I still jump with joy when I think about food...I still sing and hum songs in my head and feel great. Just use a little bit of your inate childishness and you will feel much better. Although there is a lot of serious business and sad things in this world, there is no use to be weighed down by it. Otherwise, you will lose out on contributing a little something to the world while you are able!