You’ve work so hard to earn, sacrificing dinners with your family when upon your retirement, all you wanted was to have dinner with your family who may no longer be there. Know no regrets instead, learn from your experience. Move on, stand braver and conquer the world. Don’t let media tell you what you need. Forget about ipads, mp3 players, notebooks that we coped for years to live without.
Instead, listen to the radio. Dance in the rain. Play good old street games – they foster camaraderie, teamwork and REAL socializing. Take public transport – traffic is hell but hey, you’re not driving and you pay fixed fares though you consumed more gas. Talk to the taxi driver – I’ve been educated by them for years of taking the cab. I’ve learned great opinions on social matters from them. Be with people who have the same wavelength as you and who will be there even if you don’t have an LV or Hermes. Respect differences. We are all created unique. You may find people who watch romantic movies cheesy but hey, you sang once when Taylor Swift’s song was played. Don’t bash. Karma, like love, works in mysterious ways. Sing even if you’re out of tune – people would appreciate your passion. Learn something new or better yet, do what you really love to do – most people are more successful with their second professions simply because that’s what they are really passionate about. Lessen your TV time and talk to your family – your brother might have a rough day. Go to his room which you never visited all this time, you’ll be surprised to know you’re living with a great guitar player the world has yet to know. 
Take time to talk to your shy officemate, he/she might be a coffee addict like you. Forget about whip creams – coffee is best tasting and smelling when brewed.
Read books and newspapers instead of status updates. Forget about the superficial. Appreciate makeup-less faces, sunset, humming birds and fresh air of the province. Be proud of your stretch marks – you have a child who will tell you you’re the best parent in the world. Or your wavy hair – celebrities take time to perm while all you do is wake up and your hair is done. Smile more often. Say “sorry” to the man/lady you bump into during rush hour – who knows, he might be the one... Don’t fancy a prince charming (they don’t come in horses these days) or a supermodel (they fart too). Go for a person that compliments your personality or at least understand it. Go for a person you’re comfortable with – a person who appreciates your love handles and bears your foul temper.
Realize that you can’t have everything. Dream big – they’re free. Once in awhile, do thoughtless actions – it’ll be fun. Don’t take yourself seriously – goof around. Take chances. Live life. Be happy. The key to happiness is us, ourselves. Open happiness =)
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