Twenty-O-Eight

It's been a while since I last wrote anything. There's obviously quite a lot to write about if I wanted too. But I'll want to remember two major events taking place in 2008.

This year, my wife and I would celebrate the birth of our first born.

It was kinda funny how my wife decided to tell me the news. She casually sent me an MMS photo of the pregnancy test kit result. The stick showed a "plus". I was on reservist duties then, in camp. I was overjoyed, but couldn't tell anyone. You know, there's this old wive's tale about not revealing anything in the first trimester.

This year, my grandmother could die.

She's been complaining of bouts of tiredness. I thought it might have been old folks seeking attention or even a mild case of depression. But, we found out not too long ago that she has acute leukemia. The doctors think she might see another three to six months. I hope she sees her great-grandchild.


For those reasons, I sometimes don't know how to feel. Can I feel happy? If I do, should I feel guilty? I should feel sad. But I accept death is inevitable and I'm glad she does not appear to be suffering.

A good friend reminded me again today - life is unpredictable, we should just enjoy it while we can.