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Saturday, March 28, 2009
THE RACE WE'RE ALL UP AGAINST
This entry is about something that has got me pondering...

I'm sure you will agree when I say that we youngsters have unique perceptions of things. People who are older and more mature never fail to remind us of how important time is. And our response?

Oh yes, let us assure you that we understand the importance of time, alright. In fact, we youngsters are more mature than you think - you'll be surprised by how grown-up we actually are!

No kidding...


YOUNGSTERS' ALL-TIME CLASSICS


Scenario One

Guy rushing into his house, "Dad! Can I have the car this evening? I promised Magdalene I would pick her up at - "

Guy's mother, "Son, your dad just left for golf in the car about an hour ago."

Guy, "What!? But mum, I really need the car! Magdalene's finally promised to come with me and I'm bringing her to Syphonc's! How am I supposed to get there without a car!?"

One hour...



Scenario Two

Sales lady, "I'm sorry, ma'am, but I'm afraid that we've already sold that dress to another customer yesterday. However, we do have this other design that's really - "

Disappointed customer, "That's okay, forget it. I only wanted that particular one."

Walks out of the shop, thinking, "If only I'd came here yesterday instead of going to that stupid karaoke lounge! Where am I going to find another dress like that one? David kept emphasizing on how great it would look if..."

One day...



Scenario Three

Exasperated student pleading with teacher, "Ma'am! You told me that Fiona and I had similar results! Why was her project the one that was chosen? I spent sleepless nights working on it to make sure that - "

Teacher, "Jocelyn, I am not the one who selected Fiona's project. In fact, I have no say over this. The both of you did equally well, but it just so happened that Fiona submitted hers a week earlier than yours, and the principal..."

One week...



Scenario Four

Janice, "Come on already! How long are you going to rehearse this? You just have to stay cool, walk up to him and ask!"

Dawn, "For goodness' sake, Janice! You have no idea how I'm feeling now! This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I want to make sure that I get him to say yes!"

Janice, "It's been two hours, sista. A guy like James won't stay dateless for long. And you'd better hurry up before his friends come back to join him."

Dawn takes a deep breath, "Okay, okay. I'm ready. I'm cool, I'm natural. Here goes nothing."

Janice watches anxiously as Dawn disappears around the corner towards James, only to see her running past with tear-streaked eyes to the ladies a moment later. Janice didn't have to wonder for long - James strolled past her soon enough, holding hands and giggling with their schoolmate Charlene.

Ten minutes...



Scenario Five

Toggy, "Ron! Where on this forsaken beach have you been!?"

Ron, "Chill, Tog, the washroom isn't exactly nearby, you know."

Toggy, "And half an hour isn't exactly a short time, either! You took a ridiculously long time!"

Ron, "What's your problem, Tog? Why are you reprimanding me for taking my own sweet time to the loo? You're not my - "

Toggy, "Oh, I'm sorry. There's no problem at all, really. It's just that Zack has every so smoothly roped your little eye-candy Tasha into his team, the game has already commenced, and the two of them are having the time of their lives together now. All these in just that very short span of half-an-hour. Forgive me, Ron, I had no idea why I saw that as a problem."

Toggy witnessed an unchallenged flow of vulgarities coming from Ron after that.

Half an hour...




The above scenarios...more than familiar to many of us, aren't they? It's happened either to our friends or to ourselves. However, there are instances where time can determine things that are far more critical in life. The importance of time just cannot be over-emphasized...



To Realize The Value Of ONE YEAR
Ask A Student Who Has Failed His Exam



To Realize The Value Of ONE WEEK
Ask An Editor Of A Weekly Newspaper



To Realize The Value Of ONE DAY
Ask A Daily Wage Labourer Who Has Ten Kids To Feed



To Realize The Value Of ONE HOUR
Ask The Lovers Who Are Waiting To Meet



To Realize The Value Of ONE MINUTE
Ask A Person Who Has Missed The Train



To Realize The Value Of ONE SECOND
Ask A Person Who Has Survived An Accident



To Realize The Value Of ONE MILLI-SECOND
Ask A Person Who Has Won A Silver Medal At The Olympics



Value every moment that we have. Time is a coin that we can spend only once. Use it, invest it, make it count. Remember...time waits for no man. What have you been doing with your life?

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