Maybe I hadn't been here before... I didn't understand why. I couldn't figure it out. I was confused...
Thank you for showing it to me. Now I understand. Although it's hard, I am learning to accept things I can't change and letting go things that I can't carry...
To those who understand, thank you very much. It's gonna take time, but I will be fine... At least, I think I will be...
It's nerdy time... It's been a while since the last time I have exams. My last exam was over two years ago. Now I am in the month of exams again. I really need to study!!!
It seems so hard to study now that I am working. I used to study and work too. But it seems a lot harder now. ='( I just can't wait for this to end. Four exams and one report! Eric, hang in there!!!
An man of 92 years, short, very well-presented, who takes great care in his appearance, is moving into an old people's home today.
His wife of 70 just recently passed away, and he is obliged to leave his home.
After waiting several hours in the retirement lobby, he gently smiles as he is told that his room is ready.
As he slowly walks to the elevator, using his cane, I describe his small room to him, including the sheet hung at the window which serves as a curtain.
"I like it very much", he says, with the enthusiasm of an 8 years old boy who has just given a new puppy.
"M. Gagne, you haven't even seen the room yet, hang on the moment, we are almost there"
"That has nothing to do with it", he replied.
"Happiness is something I choose in advance. Whether or not I like the room does not depend on the furniture, or the decor - rather it depends on how I decide to see it.
It is already decided in my mind that I like the room. It is a decision I take every morning when I wake up.
I can choose. I can spend my day in bed enumerating all the difficulties that I have with the parts of my body that no longer work very well, or I can get up and give thanks to heaven for those parts that are still in working order.
Everyday is a gift, and as long as I can open my eyes, I will focus on the new day, and all the happy memories that I have built up during my life.
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw in later life what you have deposited along the way.
So, my advice to you is to deposit all the happiness you can in your bank account of memories.
Thank you for your part filling my account with happy memories, which I am still continuing to fill."
What's wrong, what's getting you down?
Was it something I might have said?
You're walking around with your head to the ground
And your eyes are watery red
I know you've been through tough times
Kicked around, thrown to the ground
But you've always been the strong one
So don't tell me that nobody gets you
'cos I'm standing in your corner
Knocking at your door
You don't have to be alone
Just call my name, let me be an answer
'cos it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain, help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend
We share a bond, you and I, we belong
We're like coffee and morning trains
You strip my defenses, I catch your pretenses
The same blood runs through our veins
I swore I'd be your lifeline, made a vow
That I'd surround you with love at every milestone
I'll listen when nobody gets you
I'm still standing in your corner
Waiting by your door
You don't have to be alone
Just call my name, let me be an answer
'cos it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain, help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend
It was not too long ago
You sought to understand
You helped me mend
Remember when
So promise me you'll call my name
Let me be an answer
'cos it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain, help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend
