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Life In The Eyes Of A Child



Life is like a box of chocolates, full of flavors, full or surprises but somehow you'll never know what's in store for you. According to one of my college friends, "Life sucks when we grow up!". Indeed, there's a truth beyond this pessimistic quote. When I'm still young and careless, life was nothing but a piece of cake.

I, then, remembered the book (To Kill a Mockingbird) I have read months ago. For me, it's the perfect example of life in child's perspective. Looking back, I can't help but to smile as I reminisce those memories, a life without complications. I used to play with our neighbors and forgot to eat on time. As a result, I had an ulcer which causes me trouble until now. I enjoyed every single day as if it was my last. I was pleased to receive presents (birthday and xmas). Every Sunday, I attended our “Sunday School", a bible class geared to guide every child in his or her journey here on earth. In school, all I have to do was to memorize my A, B, C and recite 1+1 = 2. During recess, I would buy my favorite junk foods such as I won I won, Tarzan (chewing gum), jellyace, chocnut and others. I can eat as many as I want without getting fat. Every night I used to drink milk, to collect the free fairy tale stories from Nido. I was so obedient to my mom too. There were no discussions between us on many things. Definitely, I was an outstanding daughter then.

Ahh...that was my life before. Now, it’s bombarded with whines and neurosis. I have to keep myself from eating too much because I'm getting fatter..and fatter..hehehe (maybe i'm anorexic). I have to wake up early to go to work and should have a great amount of patience to stay employed. I'm stuck with my degree (engineering) that I never dreamed of. I also end up debating with my mother on topics such as my career and my boyfriend. I'm getting bored with my life; even though I know that change is the only constant thing in this world.

Therefore, I conclude that life is like a roller coaster. It has its twists and turns, ups and downs. You'll never know where you'll be in the coming years. All I can do is enjoy the ride, like most children do. I can utter many oohhs and aahhs, I can stumble and fall but I can also get up and soar high. With a wide grin, I can now say: "Life is a piece of cake, it’s yummy, want to have one?".

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