i must have read this a couple of times already.. but everytime i read it again.. it makes me feel a bit sad.. n regret some stuff i did in life.. i tink we shld all start reflectin.. happy reading..
A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear acrossthe country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life,Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stophim.Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. Thefuneral is Wednesday."Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days."Jack, did you hear me?""Oh sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It¡Çs been so long since I thought of him.I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said. "Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you weredoing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of thefence' as he put it," Mom told him."I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said. "You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sureyou had a man's influence in your life," she said."He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me thingshe thought were important...Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no childrenof his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to seethe old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway, Jack pausedfor a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leapthrough space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stoppedsuddenly."What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked."The box is gone," he said."What box?" Mom asked. "There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I musthave asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me wasthe thing I value most," Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someonefrom the Belser family had taken it."Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better getsome sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."
It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from workone day¡¤ Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on apackage. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old andlooked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting wasdifficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read.Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There insidewas the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the noteinside. "Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life."A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling hiseyes,! Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautifulgold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etchedcasing, he unlatched the cover.Inside he found these words engraved: "Jack, Thanks for your time! - HaroldBelser.""The thing he valued most...was...my time." Jack held the watch for a few minutes then called his office and clearedhis appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked."I need some time to spend with my son," he said. "Oh, by the way, Janet...thanks for your time!""Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the momentsthat take our breath away,"
Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. At least 2 people in this world love you somuch that they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you insome way.
3. A smile from you can bring happiness toanyone, even if they don't like you.
4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you beforethey go to sleep.
5. You mean the world to someone.
6. If not for you, someone may not be living.
7. You are special and unique.
8. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if youtrust God to do what's best, and wait on His time,sooner or later, you willget it or something better.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,something good can still come from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its backon you, take a look; you most likely turned yourback on the world.
11. Someone that you don't even know exists,loves you.
12. Always remember the compliments youreceived. Forget about the rude remarks.
13. Always tell someone how you feel about them;you will feel much better when they know and you'llboth be happy.
14. If you have a great friend, take the time tolet them know that they are great.
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so b4 my blog is pronouced dead again.. i shall write sumthing..
attended olivia's 21st bdae party on saturdae.. its been a loooooooooooooooooong time since we last her.. n we finally meet her bf.. we were wondering its still the same one.. n yes.. its the np guy.. den audrey started callin him "jie-fu".. n bcoz of tt we got all the good food.. heehee.. so me n aud bought this belt with the word "oli" on it n a skirt to go with the belt.. was really nice.. o hope she liked it.. n deb bought her this abercrombie jacket.. n so she has one set of new clothes for sch! both blink blink one.. so heeeeeer..
she catered for the bbq n it seems like she.. more like her mother.. spent quite a lot.. n she bought this chocolate fondue thingy for 15 buckz.. n it was definitely NOT worth her money.. tt thing probably costs 5 dollars maximum.. haha.. lookin forward to have my own fondue at my party too!! but olivia had a clever strategy.. she didnt cut her cake till quite late.. coz once she cuts her cake her guests will start to leave.. haha.. smart move.. shld follow ah..
its been a long time since aud.. deb n me sat down to talk.. (oli was bz la.. obviously.. so she didnt join us).. we spoke abt relationships..n u both must remember to remind me if THAT happens k.. i wan to know i keep my stand..i noe pple change subconsciously.. but i dun wan to change.. u both better remember on wad we agreed hor.. well.. n like deb said.. pple dun reallie have to survive with like a bf or a husband (though i noe i very much want to get married).. aud mentioned tt everyone needs love.. but love comes from so many other sources besides a partner.. say family.. n frenz.. so i realised tt i wont die even if i remain single.. not being negative.. just being truthful..
i just love the feel of sittin around n talkin.. no matter how long it has been since we last got together.. i believe some things juz nv change.. we grow up.. u all grow pretty.. grow skinny.. but it still feels like the ij days.. in the art room.. bullyin mr tan the balding art teacher.. repeatedly mopin over our art pieces.. i still love u all as much.. MUACKZ..
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please address me as Sherlyn gu-gu from now on.. hehe.. my ke ai de niece natalie is born on 1st july 2006.. went to mount alvernia to visit her todae.. she is like super duper cute!! she opens her eyes.. n her eyes are like big la.. accordin to everyone.. she looks like my cousin.. erm.. but i really cant tell.. babies all look the same!! my dear frenz.. pls get married quickly n let me be a godma n have cutey babies to play with!!
n sy.. i noe i wan to get married young.. but can u pls stop match making me with every available guy.. first was ur 193 bf (of coz tt was b4 u were together with him).. n den brandon.. n den u tried to show me ur 1.82m fren called yan zhao or sumthing.. n den now changli.. n after ur club momo trip this unknown guy who will break up with his wild gf after 4 months.. n for GOD's sake.. me n changli are just like uber good frenz.. we do not have fu qi lian... plus.. he is attached n the gf damn pretty la.. n u seem to not notice tt he is like shorter den me?? R U BLIND OR WAD?
anywae.. i watched like 4 movies.. ok maybe 3 1/2 movies last nite alone.. went to rent some movies from music junction.. (its quite cheap u noe.. 5 movies for 15 bucks..) so i watched sky high (i like it!).. ice princess (not too bad.. but the dics was scratched so it skipped a bit).. nanny mcphee (simon was cute!) n 1/2 of pink panther.. (though entertainin.. there was no plot.. dumb show).. so i tink i slept at abt 5 am.. hahah.. but in between the movies.. i received horrible news.. BRAZIL LOST! i cant believe it.. how can they like lose la.. oh man.. i was happy tt portugal won (okie.. dun box me..).. but france's winnin was quite unexpected.. oh man.. wad happened to the coffee beans pple!! haiz.. i tink germany will win the world cup eventually..GO GERMANY!!
anywae.. sy n tkm.. pls stop throwin me wierd qns as to whether or not he is flirtatious.. the next time i get such a qn.. i make sure u will not like the replies i give (im evil by nature)!! u both r super wu liao!! n u all really gave me a shock last nite.. pls la u two.. its not even a month yet.. GET A GRIP!
ok.. ttz it.. bedtime now.. n my distributors are comin to the office tmr..cant be late.. n its a dress up dae too! which dress shld i wear.. hmmm.... nitezzzzzzzzzz peepz........
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