Heya! Happy New Year! You hold a lot of great promise -- you know what's missing in your life, and you're prepared to do something about it. Something I had to learn this year was that everybody will aspire to be more accomplished than someone else. I have friends who've done WAY more than I have, and I think to myself, "why am I not as smart as that person?" But I then realized... no matter how accomplished I am, I'll always look up to someone else's greater achievements. It's human nature to do so, and it brings the best out of us.
But just remember, if you can do even one side project doing something you're passionate about, you'll find great success in life.
Keep up the good work :)
Derrick Kwa
· 11 months ago
Haha. I just knew you'd come and offer encouragement. =). Thanks, though, really appreciate it. Well, yeah. I'm "prepared to do something about it". Whether the opportunities will present themselves...are not always in my control, I guess. But yeah, you're right, we'll always have people better than us who we look up to.
Hopefully I can find that "one side project". =). Thanks for all the encouragement.
Margaret
· 11 months ago
Hey Derrick, Hang in There! You're almost outta Singapore. Less than two more years.. do a countdown if it makes you feel better. You know, a lot of people I know just go through the motions of daily life, trying to fit in somewhere, and hope that life is easy, or hope that life has something good in-store for them. I am one of those people too, sometimes.
But it's a good thing that you're not easily content and want more out of life. That's what all this soul-searching is for, that's what this entire blog is about. You wrote that you're kinda aimless, lost and looking for a purpose in life? Yeah, that's life for you. I wake up to the same questions everyday too. Who am I, what am I doing here, why haven't I accomplished something in my 19 years of life, what's going to happen to me in future? I think, as my writing professor would put it, we're all groping towards clarity. Because if you don't ask those questions, you won't get anywhere in life.
I don't really know what you'll be like 20 years down the road, but I know you are going to do something with your life. So don't give up halfway and join the masses. That is the saddest thing that could ever happen.
I also want you to know that I really admire all the choices that you made, including that first day of school in 2007, when we all found out that you quit. Most people may think: he's nuts. Yeah, I thought that too, but I also though: he's got guts. Don't lose that.
We're 19. Young, bring-eyed and ready to conquer the world. All the best to you in 2009. I look forward to meeting you in person soon =)
Derrick Kwa
· 11 months ago
Thanks Margaret. =).
Yeah, I guess sometimes the questioning and uncertainty is what is needed. Doesn't make it any easier to deal with, but yeah.
Haha. Good to know that you think I've got guts. Yeah, I know lots of people thought that I was crazy (many still do, I think). But yeah, haha. The thing about doing stuff like that is...well, having guts doesn't mean you don't feel scared. And honestly, I still do. I hope I manage to overcome it and not let the fear affect my decisions, but the fear is always still there.
And yes, we will definitely see each other again soon. I'll make sure of that. ;)
Sharon
· 11 months ago
Hang in there cousin! Since u have decided to take the risk, just go all the way. See what u can do and see how it goes. If you don't try you'll never know. And knowing that u have tried, at least u'll live without regrets. :)
Derrick Kwa
· 11 months ago
Thanks. =).
shanice
· 11 months ago
Hi. I believe u have the strength and courage to face the uncertainties. God grants us the strength that we need at all times if u only ask. When life is uncertain, there lies Great opportunities. If u believe u can, u can! If u believe u cant, u cant. Go for it! Let the fire in u keep burning. Lastly, I'll be here if u need me. Cheers...
Derrick Kwa
· 11 months ago
Thanks, Shanice. =). Appreciate it.
Aloevera
· 11 months ago
Derrick, I've told you this before, but I'll say it again. I think you're missing God's love and care if your life, and I'm 100000000000000000000000% sure that he'll always accept you no matter how far you stray from Him.
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But just remember, if you can do even one side project doing something you're passionate about, you'll find great success in life.
Keep up the good work :)
Hopefully I can find that "one side project". =). Thanks for all the encouragement.
But it's a good thing that you're not easily content and want more out of life. That's what all this soul-searching is for, that's what this entire blog is about. You wrote that you're kinda aimless, lost and looking for a purpose in life? Yeah, that's life for you. I wake up to the same questions everyday too. Who am I, what am I doing here, why haven't I accomplished something in my 19 years of life, what's going to happen to me in future? I think, as my writing professor would put it, we're all groping towards clarity. Because if you don't ask those questions, you won't get anywhere in life.
I don't really know what you'll be like 20 years down the road, but I know you are going to do something with your life. So don't give up halfway and join the masses. That is the saddest thing that could ever happen.
I also want you to know that I really admire all the choices that you made, including that first day of school in 2007, when we all found out that you quit. Most people may think: he's nuts. Yeah, I thought that too, but I also though: he's got guts. Don't lose that.
We're 19. Young, bring-eyed and ready to conquer the world. All the best to you in 2009. I look forward to meeting you in person soon =)
Yeah, I guess sometimes the questioning and uncertainty is what is needed. Doesn't make it any easier to deal with, but yeah.
Haha. Good to know that you think I've got guts. Yeah, I know lots of people thought that I was crazy (many still do, I think). But yeah, haha. The thing about doing stuff like that is...well, having guts doesn't mean you don't feel scared. And honestly, I still do. I hope I manage to overcome it and not let the fear affect my decisions, but the fear is always still there.
And yes, we will definitely see each other again soon. I'll make sure of that. ;)
God never leaves nor forsakes you.