Earth to Grace

This is a pretty solemn, un-'dramaqying' entry. If you are in an apprehensive mood, I suggest you read this another time when you do feel good bt yourself.

Dumbledore once said in the Soceror's Stone, "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."

I realised that being the kid I am. I probably have been chasing dreams on my imaginary broomstick for too long. Must remember that I still live on earth. Despite people envying how simple I 'seem' to see things (as Rach puts it. Bless her.) - being oblivious, living in my world and such. It's a choice on my part. Not everything is nearly as wonderful. Recent events have forced me to look at things the way I'd rather have not seen if I was given a choice. Torrents of thoughts and emotions start flooding in. I saw/heard how scandalous the society can really get, how politics can corrupt minds, how games of manipulation people play and the web of lies they spin can render others helpless. Yet, all is not lost. Growing up need not entirely be bad. I've seen the strength of love overcoming odds. Or when one stands alone, the amazing courage that person possesses within to heal and grow stronger. Also, the maturity and wisdom that one gains with age to weigh the pros and cons properly (many times too often) and make, perhaps, better decisions.

All these, I've seen or heard from aside. Now, I wonder when my turn will come to experience such turbulent affairs - firsthand. Hope it's not too soon cos I'm not the least prepared. Yet, I pray it doesn't come too late lest I'll never learn things the hard way. There is no Peter Pan to fly me to Neverland with. Really wish I believed in fairies as much as I used to. Right now I can only will myself to keep an open mind, stop straying in dreamland and focus on tasks at hand.

"Come what may.."