So I haven’t blogged in a while. I was on
holiday. And then exams came in the way (they still are in the way but it’s a
good stress buster to blog. There are other ways too but for that you can refer
to my other blogpost,
10 Things I did Last Night Instead of Studying).
First of all, Happy New Year! It’s 2013 and
we can finally get over the whole “The world is ending” crap. The world will
never end. Period.
So this post is an inspiration from the
recent trip to Zambia. It was a rather short one but it was eventful. Lots of
ups and downs, realisations, responsibilities, advice sprees, catching up with
old friends, realising who your friends really are, hanging out with kids and
realising they’re not kids anymore and so on.
But the most important lesson I learned
when I was there is that priorities change. Yes. They do. As you mature, so do
your priorities. 4 years back, my priority was to make the guy that I am in
love with realise that I am in love with him. And for some reason, I wanted him
to love me back. Today, I look back at that 16 year old and laugh. What kind of
shitty priority is that for a 16 year old girl? I didn’t even understand what
love was at that age.
Today, my priority is to do well in my
exams. I have to do well. Why? Because I finally realise the amount of efforts
my parents are putting in to educate me. I mean, some people out there do not
even have the opportunity to be educated. Why should I throw my opportunity
down the drain? Plus, my second (and main) reason is that I LOVE MY COURSE. I know what I want to do when I am done. Which is why I cannot wait till I am
done!
But who knows, tomorrow my priority could
change. I may be married and my priority would be to make breakfast for my
husband. Gosh. To even think of that is not a good feeling. No. My husband
shall make his own breakfast.
Anyway, point being, even though your
priorities do change, just remember that you shouldn’t change. If you want to
do well in your exams, do well – study hard, work hard but keep time for some
relaxation too. Let the information sink in. Remember, “All work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy.” On the same lines, if you get married or get a
girlfriend/boyfriend, spend time with them – make them feel special, treat them
like they deserve to be treated; but keep time for your family and friends too…your
parents, siblings, good friends, etc.
Life is too short to sit and prioritise all
the time. Don’t let maturity or age affect your priorities. Sometimes, let go,
live life and be spontaneous. Friends come and go, girlfriends come and go,
boyfriends come and go, exams come and go, jobs come and go but relationships? Family?
Good friends? They’re here to stay forever. If you’re reading this, take out
our phone or open Facebook. Message your mom or dad or best friend and just
tell them that you love them. Life is too short to wait. Express yourself.
