Domo Arigato.

Flight to greater heights; 18, and counting

Life ain't about how hard you get hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and can keep moving forward.
It doesn't take much effort to gripe at one's failures or lament at one's skinned knees after a fall; but neither does it require much to put a smile on another's face.

It could be words of encouragement, a simple picture film, an inspirational video. A congratulatory message. A string of words, followed by a smile. Sufficient to light up one's day; bring a smile to one's face, chase away the gloom, light up a path ahead. No, it isn't the quality that counts, more of the whom, that plays the big difference. And of course, every year brings new perspective, it brings back fond memories as we recollect whom we used to be, who we are, and what the future might envision.


'The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It'll beat you too your knees if you let it.'

Yeah, so be it. There is no relish in a perfect existence. We strive towards blissful existence, amidst storm clouds and pouring rain. It might just be contended that the journey before the storm breaks, before we catch a glimpse of the oh-so-elusive rainbow or feel the rays of the sun that is actually of more significance. That I have to agree. And so, we don't let any adversities best us, do we?

Arigato; Merci; Danke; Thanks. To those whom have lit up my year with many smiles, been there to weather personal storms, provide the umbrella and a shoulder of support under the pouring rain. To those whom I've shared laughs with, had meals together with, hung out together with. Times change, people change. Feelings, some do, some don't. Time, it's a curious thing;  it might just be circular, it might run just straight on. People enter, leave, come, go, enter. Some stand out, others not as much. In, out and about your life. But to those whom have came into my life, bettered it, a heartfelt thanks.

Fall yes, lose oneself yes, but with the aid of others, picking yourself up isn't really that arduous a task.
I've a long way to go, loads more to learn.
Scarred, winded, thrashed up, but it was definitely worth it. (:

I'd treasure the 17, no, now 18 years of this glorious life. Come what may, come what will. I'll take it head on.

Thannkkkyouu x)

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A really inspirational video to keep one going. What it takes, to be yourself.

Don't let anybody tell you what you can't do. They can't do it, they want you to believe you can't do it too. World's full of hope, don't let the pessimists be a bad influence. Happy Birthday man.

Many thanks, Leonard. (: