the hills and mountains
the blues skies
the man ploughing the field"I wish that I'll come back here someday." i wondered. What will it be?
Well, after a heavy heart leaving The Philippines, the whirring sound of the fan could be heard, and the polluted air with buildings surrounding the whole neighbourhood rather than the animals strut their voices in the morning, and the greenery that filled the land, I draw a blank face. Being nonchalant of the sedentary lifestyle in the workplace or school, everything seems to be a monotonous chores rather than an interesting one. All work and no play makes Jack i dull boy
One thing for sure, without a doubt, I was overwhelm with the different lifestyle that the world has to offer. I was transfixed at first when I first experience the countryside lifestyle. Can you imagine yourself waking up in the morning with a clean fresh air that fills your lungs, the rooster calls to their master, villagers getting ready to plough the field and among others? By just enjoying the scenic view like the blue sky and the sparkling countless ofstars and the bright yellow moon at night, those "glistening pearls" just betrayed me as the beauty of nature just seized me. With a twinkle in my eyes, I could just sit all day and appreciating every single minute. Clutching to the fact that I have to live in the city and breathe such polluted air in the garden, I wished that I was in The Philippines now. It seems that no one knew what filled my life. My everyday life. All they could care about was themselves. In comparison, the villagers "the uncivilised" people as people referred them in general. That did not hindered from having a happy even with few material things. I for once cannot live without gadgets and instruments. For them, having three times a meal per day was already sufficient for them. It hit me hard. It made me realised that money is not everything. It can't buy happiness. Once, a wise one threw me a question, "If for example, a very rich man was to fall sick, do you think his wealth can make him healthy again?"
I paused for a second. The answer is obviously NO! It then occurred to me that WEALTH cannot buy HEALTH. Living a simple healthy life was what they aimed for in a very scenic and beautiful surrounding. I envy them greatly. ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD. It struck me hard in the head.
Then, the wise one said, "Money is NOT everything. I am happy that I am able to live and enjoy my life without worrying like you people in the city. I don't know why people like you chase after money and materialistic things. It is like striving after wind. It is temporary. It will not last forever and you will not bring your own sweat to your grave isn't it?"
"Sit here. Enjoy the mother nature as long as you can. You will never know when your time is up. The most rewarding gift that you receive is NOT money BUT mother nature." he ended
By "sweeping all the negative thoughts away," the nostalgia of being in the countryside for once is what i wished for a day. Enjoying every single secong relentlessly. With this gullible mind of mine, I did not want to be conspicuou
s lamenting of the past, it would be weird while I'm alone. Sometimes, I have this premonition of impending disaster that everything will go wrong UNTIL......
my mind drift away in to the countryside, a hill, a blue sea, a wind turbine. Who will ever resist such temptations of being in a peaceful place?
*knock knock* my door goes..
"Here comes my mum AGAIN!" i thought to myself
"WAKE UP!!!!!!!" my mum roared like lion...
Gahhhhhhhh.. another day goes by, nothing to do, wished i could go back to the past where i could just wake up automatically in the countryside, yes. It's The Philippines.
****Re-enact the conversation this morning*****
"Hmmhpp. No classes this morning? Got any homework? If no, go and do your chores?" my mum said
"Yeah! NO. NO. NO. LEAVE ME ALONEEEEE!" i moaned
"Get your bumps off the bed before I get MAD!" my demanded. By stressing the word "MAD"
gahhhhhhhhhhh... so yes! I got up and obeyed every single word. How I wish that I could enjoy my life in The Philippines now.. Running down the hill, walking by the beach, plucking fruits from the vineyard and among others. As always, reminiscing about how I wanted for my holiday is all I could do. Unless if a miracle was blessed upon me, YES! Get me out from this misery of life.
Groans of whining echoed my head. I had to go through another boring day relentlessly. Although I had not eaten my breakfast, I only gulped down mouth full of Milo. Walking away from the kitchen, I kept wishing and wishing that my day will be filled with joy. Just like a withered leaf flowing away with the current of a river, I swayed like that leaf. With no direction, I was in bore doom. If only I had classes on that day I thought. People may think that I'm a bit mad for wanting something that people do not want to, I envy the school children that walked pass by my house this morning. Carrying a bag, dressed up for the day, their lunchboxes held in their hands, I wished that I could enjoy my day. The countryside in The Philippines still weighs out my current life. Reminiscing the place where i longed for and the wise old man sayings was all i could think about. It's not about how much you have BUT how much you have to offer!
With all of these non-stop complaints.
"Live life to the fullest" I thought to myself. How nice it would be If I had one day, a holiday, a never ending day. OUT from the city life.
"All we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." by Charles Kingsley
Well, after a heavy heart leaving The Philippines, the whirring sound of the fan could be heard, and the polluted air with buildings surrounding the whole neighbourhood rather than the animals strut their voices in the morning, and the greenery that filled the land, I draw a blank face. Being nonchalant of the sedentary lifestyle in the workplace or school, everything seems to be a monotonous chores rather than an interesting one. All work and no play makes Jack i dull boy
One thing for sure, without a doubt, I was overwhelm with the different lifestyle that the world has to offer. I was transfixed at first when I first experience the countryside lifestyle. Can you imagine yourself waking up in the morning with a clean fresh air that fills your lungs, the rooster calls to their master, villagers getting ready to plough the field and among others? By just enjoying the scenic view like the blue sky and the sparkling countless ofstars and the bright yellow moon at night, those "glistening pearls" just betrayed me as the beauty of nature just seized me. With a twinkle in my eyes, I could just sit all day and appreciating every single minute. Clutching to the fact that I have to live in the city and breathe such polluted air in the garden, I wished that I was in The Philippines now. It seems that no one knew what filled my life. My everyday life. All they could care about was themselves. In comparison, the villagers "the uncivilised" people as people referred them in general. That did not hindered from having a happy even with few material things. I for once cannot live without gadgets and instruments. For them, having three times a meal per day was already sufficient for them. It hit me hard. It made me realised that money is not everything. It can't buy happiness. Once, a wise one threw me a question, "If for example, a very rich man was to fall sick, do you think his wealth can make him healthy again?"
I paused for a second. The answer is obviously NO! It then occurred to me that WEALTH cannot buy HEALTH. Living a simple healthy life was what they aimed for in a very scenic and beautiful surrounding. I envy them greatly. ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD. It struck me hard in the head.
Then, the wise one said, "Money is NOT everything. I am happy that I am able to live and enjoy my life without worrying like you people in the city. I don't know why people like you chase after money and materialistic things. It is like striving after wind. It is temporary. It will not last forever and you will not bring your own sweat to your grave isn't it?"
"Sit here. Enjoy the mother nature as long as you can. You will never know when your time is up. The most rewarding gift that you receive is NOT money BUT mother nature." he ended
By "sweeping all the negative thoughts away," the nostalgia of being in the countryside for once is what i wished for a day. Enjoying every single secong relentlessly. With this gullible mind of mine, I did not want to be conspicuou
s lamenting of the past, it would be weird while I'm alone. Sometimes, I have this premonition of impending disaster that everything will go wrong UNTIL......my mind drift away in to the countryside, a hill, a blue sea, a wind turbine. Who will ever resist such temptations of being in a peaceful place?
*knock knock* my door goes..
"Here comes my mum AGAIN!" i thought to myself
"WAKE UP!!!!!!!" my mum roared like lion...
Gahhhhhhhh.. another day goes by, nothing to do, wished i could go back to the past where i could just wake up automatically in the countryside, yes. It's The Philippines.
****Re-enact the conversation this morning*****
"Hmmhpp. No classes this morning? Got any homework? If no, go and do your chores?" my mum said
"Yeah! NO. NO. NO. LEAVE ME ALONEEEEE!" i moaned
"Get your bumps off the bed before I get MAD!" my demanded. By stressing the word "MAD"
gahhhhhhhhhhh... so yes! I got up and obeyed every single word. How I wish that I could enjoy my life in The Philippines now.. Running down the hill, walking by the beach, plucking fruits from the vineyard and among others. As always, reminiscing about how I wanted for my holiday is all I could do. Unless if a miracle was blessed upon me, YES! Get me out from this misery of life.
Groans of whining echoed my head. I had to go through another boring day relentlessly. Although I had not eaten my breakfast, I only gulped down mouth full of Milo. Walking away from the kitchen, I kept wishing and wishing that my day will be filled with joy. Just like a withered leaf flowing away with the current of a river, I swayed like that leaf. With no direction, I was in bore doom. If only I had classes on that day I thought. People may think that I'm a bit mad for wanting something that people do not want to, I envy the school children that walked pass by my house this morning. Carrying a bag, dressed up for the day, their lunchboxes held in their hands, I wished that I could enjoy my day. The countryside in The Philippines still weighs out my current life. Reminiscing the place where i longed for and the wise old man sayings was all i could think about. It's not about how much you have BUT how much you have to offer!
With all of these non-stop complaints.
"Live life to the fullest" I thought to myself. How nice it would be If I had one day, a holiday, a never ending day. OUT from the city life.
"All we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." by Charles Kingsley
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