I had a conversation with a best friend yesterday.
As usual, we spent a great time with some interesting topics to talk.
We talk about our family, our education and of course girls (it’s hard for guys have a conversation without talking bout girls though…lol)
And, eventually, we talk about sports.
He was challenging me for a marathon to circle the Usj2 for 2 rounds, which is about 10km in distance.
I replied with great solemn, “I am too old for this kind of heavy exercise…”
Actually, I was just crapping in order to reject his challenge as he has better potential to race me in the marathon…his leg is longer than my leg though, we had anted anyway. I thought the bet is too high for to effort if I lost.
“Yeah… time past so fast, we both are old now. Why human get old so fast?” his reply overwhelmed me.
My intention wasn’t to make the situation grim though.
So, I just make up something quick in order to make the situation better.
“Erm…good question. But, isn’t that fabulous. Try to think about it.
If we remain young forever you might just keep on running…erm…like in marathon.”
Making up story using the “marathon” topic just now.
“When you get old…you will slow down. You will stop running like you used to be when you young. Walk along and notice things you will never discover before. That’s why we meet someone than worth for you to love and care.”
“WOW…Choong…since when you become a philosopher?” he was making fun on me after my answer impressed him. ( I thought of that myself… he he)
Later at night, I think of it again.
“Yeah...Old indeed is an inconvenient truth along human’s growing path but it also a essential moment for us, too.
It slow our rushing steps down,
It move us to a more intellectual realm,
That make us think, appreciate, love and care,
Things that past by and coming towards us
On the path of our life.”
Mr.Wednesday
23/05/2007
