The week started off with many of us going back to our respective hometowns, to recharge before returning to nerd for the exam.
And as the test loomed nearer, yet studying didnt seem to be progressing, it was the usual whining and complaining on the never-ending-lecture-notes, the thick books, and oh why did we ever choose this course?? I guess its just a student thing to do: to post our feelings on studies and what-nots on Fb, and see if anyone out there is kind enough to sympathetise with our sad fate.
But on a fateful Friday evening, some of our classmates went for a badminton game, oblivious to what would happen next. A classmate, who joined them for the game, was not feeling very well. She started vomiting, and later collapsed. She was rushed to the medical center around the corner, and was admitted into the ICU. However, 2 hours after her collapse, she passed on.
She was so young, so full of life, and had such a long journey ahead of her.
So many dreams unaccomplished, so many wishes unfulfilled.
She left.
Leaving behind devastated family members and friends. It was so unexpected, and everyone was shocked to say the least. Many were still in shock when they went and paid tribute to her. And tears could be seen on most peoples' faces.
Some heard her father telling her how proud he was of her, that she had so many friends, and that so many came to see her, to pay their last respects to her. It's just so heartbreaking. No parent should ever have to go through the pain of burying their children.
It is in times of adversity like this that we came together as a family, giving comfort and support to each other, mourning for the loss of one of us.
I guess most of us were rudely jolted awake to the fact that nothing is forever in this world. Sometimes, the unexpected happens, and we just have to deal with it, and then move on. But something we should never forget is to cherish life and what it gives us. Life is too short to be lived in anger and hatred when it could be so much better with a positive perspective on life. Learn to appreciate those around you. Appreciate the smaller things in life that gives you happiness. It could be the bloom of flowers you see on the way to work. It could be the joy of waking up to a great breakfast prepared for you. It could be playing with your pets. It could be simply spending quality time with friends and family. Whatever it is, live in the moment, enjoy it, and cherish it. You'd never know if you're going to get the chance again.
Also, never ever forget your family, and your friends. They are all you have if you're stripped of all your titles and possessions. They will always be there for you. So if you haven't told them your love them and appreciate them, start now! And if you're not on good terms with some of them, do make amends. You wouldn't want to live in regret.
To our classmate who passed on, all we can say to comfort ourselves is that God loves her more than we do, and that she is in a much better place now. But she will always be remembered, and always remain a part of us, a part of our big extended family. RIP, my friend.
