Taking things for granted...

When I walked back from Kumon this morning,

it rained so hard

that I was drenched

even with the umbrella.

And I fret

coz I was wearing a fresh jeans.

Now, it's all wet again.

I was just thinking

when it rained,

we fuss about it.

When it does not rain

we fuss about the heat.

We fuss about almost

every single issue.

When he calls,

we complain he is bothering.

Or when she did not call,

we fret that she did not call.

When we eat,

we complain -

"It's not sweet enough."

"It's too salty!"

"It's overcooked."

"Eww, what's that?"

We should be thankful

of what we are served,

when there are millions

in South Africa

who are starving

to death.

We are so fortunate

that's why we take things for granted.

Only if we have been in the worst

will we value

the things around us

and only if we have been lonely

will we appreciate

the people around us.

There may never be tomorrow

to say -

"I love it. Thank you."

"Wow, it's great."

"It's very thoughtful of you."

"Thank you for what is served."

There may never be another day

to say to someone -

"I love you."

"I miss you."

"You look gorgeous today."

"That's a pretty dress."

"Nice hairstyle."

"I'm sorry."

Days are given to us freely

to live to the fullness

and cherish the moments

we share with people

around us.

Waste not another day.

Treasure each and every day.

Do what you need to do

TODAY.