Children and the simplest laughter

I happened to be at Bugis Junction about a week ago and was waiting for my friend. As I waited for his arrival, I just sat down beside the fountain listening to songs serenading out from my MP5. This fountain always had throngs of children frolicking in the water and that day was no exception. Yet another revelation was to be bestowed upon me from an everyday scene.

As the children that ranged from toddlers to primary school age ran in and out of the fountain, their laughter resonated throughout the air. They did not bother whether their clothes were wet or whether they would slip and fall. All they were interested in was the happiness that moment could give them. As I fixated my gaze on these little children, I subconsciously started to smile to myself. Just as I started to think I was being silly, I looked around and found that I wasn't an exception. Everyone was smiling and laughing at the children including foreigners who walked past. I knew laughter was contagious but I never knew it could be on such a large scale.

What everyone saw was an innocence that was left behind when they grew up and it was this innocence that thrilled them. After we have grown up, how many of us would be willing to run in and out of the fountain being drenched and risking the looks of others. When we become too conscious of how others view us, we are no longer willing to reach out for simple things that promise simple happiness. I'm glad I've seen this innocence and though I know I have sacrificed it for growing up, its still heartening to see its manifestation on others.

One and a half weeks without Mum

Mum just flew off today to US for her annual GSTA meeting. She'll be gone for one and a half weeks. Though I didn't send her off, I wrote her a note reminding her to bring her boarding pass and passport and to take care. The greatest present she could give me for this trip was to be back safe and healthy. Yup, that's all I hope for.

Haven't been in the mood for writing for some time or partially it is the lack of inspiration. I don't like to write for the sake of writing. If I want to write a story, it must be one that touches me so if inspiration doesn't want to bestow its grace on me I'll put writing on hold. Maybe I'll just update how I'm doing in the mean while.

Hmm... Jin-E's birthday is coming up so I'm going on a date with him this upcoming Monday (I know it sounds wrong but I like to use the word date when I go out with anyone be it friend or family). Haha.. he still doesn't know it is for his birthday. He must be wondering why I suddenly ask him out after so long of lost contact. Hopefully everything turns out right, haven't seen him since the last section gathering. Then there is Yu Heng's birthday in November but that is alright.. Hahaha.. Afterall it is not as though I haven't heard his voice for ages.. though not of my own choice.. Haha.. I'll see about that then.. Afterall, it is only September..