Also, I've learnt that as learning allows us to know more about a particular subject, it also takes off the fantasies we've previously, or have always, added onto the subject.
That's what we call growing up, perhaps?
Not post-related.I was told that my Sudirman Cup articles became the top 5 popular posts on Badzine. :)
I'm not going to count them here, but from that it seems what we say we want when we're too young to actually know what it really is doesn't quite mean we'd always be as enthusiastic about it when we grow up as we were in our innocent days. Sometimes even, I wonder why on earth did I even say/want such a thing!
Anyway, here's an update to keep the blog alive for the moment. I've once again fell into the time when everything I think of writing vanishes the moment I switch on my laptop.
So yes, stay well. :)
So true! I think it's all part of life, where the adults' mantra of 'growing up' and facing 'the real world' forces us to reevaluate our interests and priorities in life. Things we like, become less important in the face of other more 'important' things like academic achievement?
ReplyDeleteJR: I don't find academic achievement very important, to be honest. No idea why, probably because I feel 'academic achievement' is just yet another materialistic thing.
ReplyDeleteTrue it allows us to live a brighter future, but I think however bright the future is, it's nothing if you can't help others or live your life happily. So in that case, I think an academic achievement that is 'just nice to keep you living without financial worries' is enough.
Funny I'm saying this now, as I'm in an age where I should be striving for a good academic result. Yet I'm talking like a granny. Not a good sign I think.
Hahah exactly my point! Youths who used to care about having fun and hanging out with friends without any worry in the world is pressured into thinking about the future and sustaining the lifestyle they want, which needs a substantial amount of money, and normally academic achievement is seen as a measure of success, hence why more and more people get sucked into it?
ReplyDeleteWell, I would say, you see success as not solely based on academic achievements? A very Western notion, I must say =)
JR: Hmm, maybe you're right; since it doesn't mean I don't want to achieve well academically. I just think it's not everything. =)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I felt good to see your point saying it's "a very Western notion". Haha!