growing up

people don't wisen up when they're older. that's harsh, but it's true, isn't it?

when we were young, we were taught the basic principles: do not steal, do not covet others, think logically, love thy siblings, and that friendship would keep us alive.

look at the people around you now. you certainly know that there's somebody out there who snatches somebody's boyfriend or girlfriend. worse, many married people do have affairs.

everybody around you tells you to drop this guy coz he's too controlling towards you, but you insist on hanging on to this relationship. result? he leaves you and you'd be crying a river, left with half empty heart that takes forever to be healed. where's thy logic?

sibling rivalry? that's normal. you always get compared to your sis or bro so that you'd be as good as them. however, as they grow up, you work your butt off to support your family, your sibling is unemployed, and constantly asks for money. what are you going to do then? you definitely are going to give him or her your money right? but there will be a silent torment deep down inside, that you and your family deserve the money more than your bro or your sis.

and look at friends around you. how many of them would stick to you even when they do not have any problems that they want you to help? think about it.

and as i was strolling down the small alley in central london, i encountered this gallery of a photographer. amazing work. he captured the pain, the happiness, the anguish of the people in his work. and i was engulfed into my own world, while time sort of came to a stop. i thought of what i would do 5 years down the road. no, seeing the divorce rate, i think marriage isn't in the book yet. work? certainly yes, i would work as much as i could, but i would love to travel around the world. photography? it would come along with me. i am trying to adapt both western and eastern cultures now. i don't think it's fair for me to work like nuts, while putting aside my dreams of doing what i want. who knows you might not see the world tomorrow. at least, you'd die happy and satisfied.

and i don't really care whether people will eventually wisen up. each one of us has our experience that teaches us not to do it again. keep up with the world's pace and i am sure you're doing just fine.