Plans.

When I saw Isaac's post on facebook, the first thought that came into my mind was, "I'm gonna contribute." So over the weekend, I went to bought some stickers and stationary, dig out toys and accessories. And I'm determined to actually travel around the world and spread love to kids. You know we are really lucky that we are Singaporeans, living in such a safe country. Kids out there, they have to fight for food, re-wear clothes, diseases struck them etc. And here we are, complaining that we don't have a latest mobile, laptop, clothes etc. This made me really reflect on how I am treating life. I always complain that I don't enough clothes when I have a wardrobe full of clothes, I always complain that I don't enough shoes when I have many choices of shoes, I always complain that I have been using the same phone for years when it's still working and more! I always complain and complain and complain, but I never stopped and think if my complain is actually worth it. 

Here I am, always shopping for more clothes, not knowing that in another part of the world, there are children who are actually wearing clothes that have been passed down since don't know when but never once complained that the clothes is too dull for them because they are thankful for whatever they are given. Here I am, always shopping for more shoes, not knowing that in another part of the world, there are children who are actually deprive of shoes. They have to walk with their bare foots from a village to another, and often they stepped onto glass etc. How can I complain when I have more than enough? Here I am, having a smart phone, not knowing that in another part of the world, there are children who never had the chance to live with technology. I should be glad that I have a phone. Here I am, always wasting food, not knowing that in another part of the world, there are children who are fighting over food, dying from starvation. I ought to rot in hell isn't it?

This reflection made me realised that I am very fortunate. I have so many things that people in other country don't. So now, my life plans have changed completely. In the past, my plans were:  

Score good O'levels results and graduate from shss --> Go poly --> Graduate from my course with good results --> Work --> Get married by age 24 --> Have first baby at age 25 --> Continue work/housewife (Depends on my husband)

But now, my plans have changed:

Score good O'levels results and graduate from shss --> Go poly --> Graduate from my course with good results --> Work and earn lots of money --> Travel around the world to serve, to spread love.

I want to let every kid out there to know that they are loved. I want to do my best to bring a smile to their faces, I know it's going to be amazing. I think this is better than having to struggle with a relationship. Not saying that every relationship is bound to be tough, it's just that I would rather spend my time loving people who ought to be loved than to waste my time and wait for someone to love me for the rest of our life. So that's my new aim in life ^^ 

P.S: If you do have anything that are for boys, like soccer ball, toy trains, toy cars etc, and don't want them anymore, do pass them to Isaac by 21st September okay! For non-Hildans, if you wanna contribute too, hmm contact me ah :)