a Journey

After awhile, we realise that life is all about chapters.
Nothing ever stays the same.
Our relationship with those around us, with our environment is dynamic.
Although we'll never be able to replicate the moment, it lives forever, internalized within each of us.

We always look back and say, the good ol' days. But, the good ol' days can be the here and now. It's not easy. Everytime we close a chapter, we bring with us memories and lessons which can weigh us down with time.
After awhile, we get tired because we feel that the lessons are too much to bear.
Lessons from the workplace. Lessons of politics.
Lessons from the mercernary. Lessons of betrayal.
But we also bring memeories of secret inside jokes. Of pillow chit chats till 2a.m.
We bring memories of the warmth of timely phone calls from family.
Simple happiness of kite-flying. of Compassion.

After all that has been said and done, we pack our bags and say goodbye.
My introduction to Shanghai has been nothing short of drama.
But the lessons, and happiness I've had here, have helped change me.
For better or worse, I remember what my Dad said.
"Different is not a bad thing. It just means you're different."