Starting of the second half

It's Monday morning and I'm on the way to badminton class after having a hearty meal at Mac. Everything sounds fine, except for the fact that my throat is still suffering from midnight and morning dryness, and now it's feeling a bit weird. I reckoned that I'll be coughing away later at training and trying to catch my breath as I spar against the better players.

The money that my ah ma left for me was borrowed away by my dad who needed some quick cash. Oh well. But what I didnt know, or rather, I forgot that she left quite a significant amount for me. Enough to tide me thru the rest of my academic year without working. Anyway, I'm sure mum was quite relieved that I could lend my dad the cash, especially when she sometimes said that dad would borrow from her and not returned.

Something surprised me the other day, something that my dad did. He told us if we're interested in going for yanni's concert at MBS. I asked what's yanni? Haha.. He's supposed to be a very talented guy in the world of music. Self taught pianist, keyboardist and composer. Must be very passionate and musically inclined to have turn out this way. And here I'm still wondering what I'm talented in. He graduated with a psychology degree too. That's something similar. Haha..

Anyway, dad said there were no more seats except for the front ones, so he bought 4 tix, each amounting to over 200. -_-" that's like over a thousand dollars for a family outing. But then again, he didn't pay a single cent since he was exchanging his points from the gambling organization for the tickets. He even mentioned that he will get me a g shock for my bday. Wow! Even though I know it's kinda free since he has the points, but I still feel rather touched that my dad still concern himself over getting me something for my bday. I'm going to be 24, if he gets me anything at all, even if it's a red packet with some money in it, I would be more than happy already. Anyway, maybe his points were expiring already, that's why he's spamming away like there's no tomorrow. Let's hope his gambling habits don't come back and haunt the family.

Eating Mac just now reminds me of the times when I would wake up early on the weekend morning, walk to causeway point, and get the 2 bucks Macmuffin with egg with tea meal. Those weekends were usually spent alone as the rest of the family were away on cruise. That was when I learned loneliness. That was when I learned independence.

I grew up as a boy who was too shy to even order a meal from a hawker by myself. I'm kinda glad I became someone who has the courage to overcome any possible endeavors that I may encounter. Somewhere along the way, I found the courage to face my fears. Although I know many times were with the help of others, but usually they don't realize that. On my own, my courage shrinks and I often avoid the problem while staying in my comfort zone. With others, be it my family or my friends, I would bravely march forward.

Courage without fear is senseless.
Only with fear, courage is of worth.