I've kept you waiting long enough.I was running through my brain's stockpile of facts about friends.I wanted the finale to be special......so I was really thinking hard to make it meaningful.I hit a jackpot when I stumbled on to something really special.(Continue reading).........
Friends......life would be so meaningless without these buddies.Girl or boy,every friend is unique in their own way.Some might always be happy,some always complaining.Some like it quiet and some like to create havoc.Whatever they do,once a friend,always a friend.It's very hard to break friendships.The bond can loosen but never be broken.They might have done something bad to you.....but deep down inside you feel he should have not done that because you love them.
Every friend is meaningful to us,whether you realise it or not.We build friendships around a reason.It can range from "just for fun" to "life-changing" friends.For me,all my friends mean a lot to me.Some friends are great companions throughout my life.Some were there to have fun.Some played games or sports with me.Some provided me inspiration to do certain things in life.Some were there to share my tough moments in life.Some friends advised me on certain things which proved to be very helpful.Some were there when I felt lonely.I've been making friends all along my 15+ years of life..........but.....who were our first friends???
It's time we think guys.(This is an interesting fact that I would like to share.Only 2% of the world's population really think........6% of the world's population think that they're thinking.........and 92% of the world's population would rather die than think!)Well,I think you already have the answer now.
Yes........it's of course our own parents.Who said parents can't be good friends?Some of you would disagree with me saying that your parents don't give you the things you want.Well,my tip is try to look at things from their point of view.Sometimes,our young minds wouldn't be able to understand their problems.I'll give you an example.Believe or not,I still don't own my own hand phone.I've tried asking my parents a few times but they give me the same answer every time.I know that I can control the usage of a hand phone without affecting my studies.They were still refusing to get me one.Then,I tried looking at things from their point of view.That's when I understood that they were just worried that I would get into unwanted activities and connections if I misused a hand phone.From that day onwards,I stopped asking them for a hand phone.Instead,I told my self that they had indeed spent a lot of money to get me other things that not many people will get.(For you guys out there who think that life is lifeless without a phone,I can assure you that you're very wrong.There are many unexplored things in life that you'll explore at the absence of a hand phone)
I'll start with my dad.For me,he is one very great guy who rose from zero.The storyline of his life has inspired me in many ways......for example in my running.Whenever he tells me all the pain and suffering he had gone through together with the hard work he had put in,I feel so proud of having a father like him.I learnt the value hard work from him and now I apply it in my daily life.I try my level best to cope with my sports and education.He has always been beside me when I needed him the most.The one I can remember the most is when I was heading the opposite direction in sports.
Two years ago,I was losing interest in my running.I was getting bored training all by myself in the stadium.I had no training partner and I had no idea on how I was suppose to improve.I wasn't improving much that time.I almost gave up running.That's when he was there.He kept on telling me that in order to win,I had to work hard.There was no easy way.He took the effort to take me to the stadium in Klang every weekend.He knew that I was slow but he still trained me.He then told me to read "The Secret" and it paid off very well.My strong determination to progress the following year had opened up opportunities for me.It might seem like a coincidence but I still think of it as a gift from God that I met a coach while training myself.My dad was very happy.(He was a runner himself when he was young but didn't have the opportunities to train like me.He was happy his son had a better chance)He was even willing to go to Mid Valley to just get a good pair of running spikes for me.I don't think I'll be able to find a better dad for me than him.
My mum........she's a very good person but can loose her temper at times.I used to spend a lot of time with her when I was young but times have changed.I barely have time for her now.I have school in the morning........training in the afternoon...........I come back in the evening.........have dinner.........study and then go to bed.I always feel that I should spend more time with her.Once in a while,I'll ask her to feed me during dinner.I know this sounds very childish but I like it when she feeds me.It reminds me of my childhood.I'm not shy to tell anyone because I really love my mum.I'll not change my habit because it looks childish.My mum always asks me,"Kavi,you're so big now......you still want me to feed you?".I'll just reply,"Mum,the food always tastes better when you feed".The she'll ask me,"Would you still ask me to feed you when you have wife and kids in the future?".I was speechless for a moment the first time she asked me that.I answered,"Mum,I'll see about it when the time comes but for now,you have to feed me once in a while".She gave me a faint smile but I know deep down my heart that she was very happy.When I said that,I also realised that I should spend time with my parents as long as they're living.When they finally leave me forever one day,I'll cry but also be very happy to have spent a lot of precious time with my two best buddies.
My advice,try to spend time with your parents as they won't be with you forever.Give them all your love and care for them.Don't think of the negative things they done.Try to think about all the good things that they have done for you.I sometimes feel very sad to hear about orphans who have lived their life without these two very influential people.Cherish all the great moments you had with them and be grateful for having them.You can always start by saying "Thank you" to them for whatever they've done for you.After all,they are your best buddies and only you know what they've done for you.....................................
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