yeah....Things will only get better

My Platoon Commander during my BMT days once told me, " As we grow older, we not only read the newspaper for the happenings around the globe, we also read the Sports Section and more importantly, what comes after that."

I never fully understod what he meant, until I picked up a copy of the Straits Times. What comes after the Sports Section are the Obituaries. And with that we grow.

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Frankly speaking, I do not know him personally. I've "met" him a couple of times, through TV and once in person. But that was just a glance in a very crowded setting. The ex was convocating and I went along to join in the celebrations. Those were wonderful moments, no doubt the memories would very much be replaced by the unpleasant aftermath. But I digress.

I was told of his determination, his undying perseverance in his beliefs. His Kakis and he joined a competition that was telecasted live on national TV and they shot to fame. His unique name became his trademark. They came in first runner-up I think. I draw strength from the daily happenings in life.

I also remember the very day when Weilian came in tops in the Superstar competition despite a less than convincing performance in the finals. Consistency, reminded the fans of what he is capable of, nevermind the occasional blip.

Perserverance and Sincereity, two very core values that have been in ingrained in me since my Ai Tong days, were so evident in him. I saw hope. It might have been a long battle, lonely at times but the destination is within sight, if you sincerely believe and you persevere on. Perhaps that's God's way of guiding me along. I thank Him for that.

The newspaper reported about a possible explaination of his death. The R word. Yes, relationship issues. Breaking up is never a simple thing. As much as happy moments were shared, both parties should be responsible enough to reduce the impact of the breakup.

Never say that the ends justify the means. It is better for the long run, hence blah blah blah.... It sucks. This not a procedure, this is not a SOP. We are talking about emotions.

And emotions can KILL.

And there are enough examples around us to illustrate this point. A life lost is one too many.

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I'm extremely glad that you came off the parapet the other day. Life's so much better with you around. She won't shed a tear, I'm sure, had you jumped off; nor would she be turning up at your wake. I'm not sure about the guilt, if any, that she would experience. She would perhaps be frolicking in the beaches with whoever that person might be.

Auntie Hana would be shedding tears. Her heart would bleed, her whole world shattered. No one could assume that role in her life other than you. Not me, not him, not A , not B, simply put, NO ONE ELSE.

I would be shedding tears I'm sure, even if my eyes no longer permit me to do so, my heart will cry for you. So would Jac, Ik, P J, and many many more.
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RIP, Ishi.