i just read shimona's blog and listened to reuben's piano piece. and quite naturally, i teared as i read how she's dealing with the loss of her beloved brother. it's difficult, especially when you lose a close one when you least expect it. you wished you had more time. you wished you had told him how you felt deep inside. you wished you had shared more sweet moments together. but all came too late. and when it's taken away from you, that's when you truly feel its importance in your life - that you have actually held that special person so close so dearly to your heart.

there are uncountable 'goodbyes' in our lives. for some, temporary and some, eternal. it only becomes a regret when we don't take the opportunities we have and shelf away the important things in life. while yes, making money - career - social status may be crucial, but at the end of the road of life, what remains would be the memories, the good stuff you did that would stay in the hearts of those people you have touched. indeed, good memories stay for a long, long time.

touch a life today. it could be a simple smile :) a loving hug or a sincere 'how are you?' - make a difference in someone's life today. time's so precious. live it.