The Unbreakable Bond

Greeting Sir, 

...but aren't in a position to understand our situation, and are blackmailing now and then because the exam is just around 15 days away. I'm trying my best to get what I can. And what I've aimed at. Something that I've dreamed about...

Seeking a few words from you before I sit for an exam next week sir,...

With regards

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Hello Arjun 

 

Kangaroos on highways are killed without much pity. I was trying hard to understand the cause of their dreadful death. Perhaps, the only penalty free kill for drivers. Rest everything is costly.

 

I was commenting on my cousin -who shared about "does and joeys" shared on his fb page. As much as we human beings show love and affection for each other, the innocent animals have the same affection and family bonding. And it's truly amazing to watch such a beautiful moment in an animal kingdom like our world.

 

Arjun...the point I would like you to understand is; it must be because your teachers and school know you have the capabilities to shine and show to the world that you can do well. Every parent’s dream is to see their kids doing well in life, no matter what maybe the circumstances. I think your teachers and school have a lot of trust in you for you have the academic knack. Maybe for these reasons, they must be pushing you so hard that you can keep the school's name ever high. Please take it positively!

 

Do you know how many times I have felt bad for leaving behind my two beautiful and innocent, very innocent kids far away, just to fulfill some silly promises of securing their future with dollars? Perhaps, it's one irreplaceable time with my kids, EVER.

 

Lately, I know how difficult it is to be in foreign land. Everything around is new and strange. Every job is not easy, it needs a lot of sacrifice, determination, hard work, and highest integrity. You never feel home. There is no space to argue.

 

I don't know how many times I have felt unwelcome in the workplace for constantly standing for long hours, people don't feel pity on you. This is life here in a developed country, perhaps our dream land! 

 

The country is great as it was built on shared trust, hard work and vision. People are amazing. They have everything in place. As expected, their work mentality is so tough, they can work long hours, most of the services go 24/7 hours, this is how a country is built. They are honest. They don't know how to manipulate bills. They are straight. There is no room for favoritism, or nepotism. I don't see visible dividing lines between rich and poor. Even the janitor can drive the same car. Live in the same apartment. Shop in the same mall. Eat at the same restaurant, or a café.

 

There is no free lunch in life. We must learn to live by hardship if we ever would like to see better days tomorrow. Therefore, my guess would be no different from your teachers because they are aware of both hard days and good days. They must have found ‘Ter’ (hidden treasure) in you. They must have seen something special in you. So, they are nagging you to squeeze your real academic gift. Just give it a try!

 

Shakespeare said, "expectation is the root of all heartache". True to this fact, I have died so many times being in his words. I'm someone who expects so much from others because I work so hard. For that reason, I'm honest, I ended up hurting myself.

 

Make your life tough. You will enjoy later that you have so much to talk about your own life. You make history. I know you have the capabilities, the God-gift academic merit. If you can't, who else can? Please give it a try. After all, it's just for you and not for anybody else. Not even to your own parents and loved ones. It ultimately benefits you, only you!

 

Someday, when you cross over all these hard times, you have history to share with everyone around. 

 

I've completed my 1st semester of my higher studies. 3 more to go. And I know it will not be an easy game, nor will it keep me at peace. But I also know it will benefit me immensely for the rest of my life. 

 

It's difficult to maintain a heavy syllabus. I need to balance everything. Work. Study. Exam. Test. Assignments. Presentation. And many other demands to fulfil in a dream land. Sometimes, I feel so funny that I've studied so hard that I could at least share my education for a car wash and cleaning company both as a cleaner. Funny, but this is the reality of life. So long you can work well that's fine here, no qualification, or decorated background is required of us, however, if we have it, it's an added advantage. We just need to be performing and resilient. Hardworking at workplaces. 

 

I'm currently working in three jobs. Car company as car washer. Restaurant cleaner. And after school hours, educator. I am happy that I am spending quality time because I am paid hourly and there is no compromise, anyway possible.

 

I finally knew how to sweat and squeeze blood to hardship, as the power of $ is immense. $ is attractive. $ is so nice. $ is life. And $ is crazy!

 

Finally, I wanted to write more but I've to wake up early for my morning work that starts at 7 am. Another at 3pm and last at 9 pm …

 

My lunch box is ready outside in my roommate's fridge. My rusty boot is polished and dried. My black faded jacket is hanging behind the door. My socks are a few meters away for a quick grab. My car key is near the door for an easy pick. And I have my alarm bell set for 6:13am.

 

Funny, I lost the sense of looking in the mirror because I don't know when was the last time I washed my face. 

 

Haha… life is hard, and very funny…

 

Bye