Talk about dying so near to Spring Festival (or Chinese New Year as it's more commonly known here)? Choi, some people may say.
But i like the song that is the title of this post - and i think the lyrics are pretty good too.
A young fren passed away earlier this month. Late 20s. Totally unexpected at first. It was just a fever - but it got worse and in the end, it took his life. This took place so near to the 1st anniversary of another wonderful young man and a great fren (see here).
And today, as i entered my cubicle happily after completing my last lecture for this lunar year, i was greeted with shocking and sad news - another death. The spouse of a colleague. It can be said to be unexpected. He leaves behind also 2 young children who do not understand why their 'da da' is not around anymore.
Dear frens - life is fragile. Unpredictable. I dun want to be morbid but these are facts we need to face. We really do not know what will happen tomorrow - it is out of our hands. But i have to remind myself - and would like to share with you - that what we do now, what we do today is in our control.
So let us not deny ourselves our favourite food. Let us wear our best shirts/dress and not wait for a special occasion. Being alive today is special enough! Go climb that mountain u always wanted to or run the marathon. Buy that pair of shoes u have been admiring at the shop window for so long.
And perhaps more importantly, let us take the time to appreciate the people around us. Tell your special fren u love him/her - or tell the person you admire! Hug yr kids as much as possible. Take time to spend with yr family members. Laugh till you cry, forgive and forget, seize the day!
Take time also to think about where will u spend eternity - and do something about it.
Live life to the fullest - live as if we're dying.
*The first single after he was crowned American Idol, this is also a remake of the song by The Script.
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