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“I remembered my own childhood vividly…. I knew terrible things. But I knew I mustn’t let adults know I knew. It would scare them”
—-Maurice Sendak, in conversation with Art Spiegelman, the New Yorker, September 27, 1993

I am truly looking forward to indulges into this (“The ocean at the end of the lane”)book. The line above resonated deeply with my life.

No one knows what tomorrow brings but the truth is we should live life to the fullest without selfishness.

Leaving a legacy that the world will be inspired by. We are the images of the future. We have the choice of how we chosen to live.

The universe is spinning and it always pickup where it begins.
~~FIJS03~~

“Can I put her on your skin, papa?” The nurse asked. “ No, I’m too c-c-cold,” I said, my teeth chattering. But I would love to hold her” pg. 195

The power of given life when all is fading.
~~FIJS03~~

I am saddened by his story but gained strength through his strength that he never crumbled and gave up hope. I admired his willingness to have went to practicing medicine. I also admired his unselfishness.

Paul who once was a neurosurgeon who treated numerous patients because a patient who was diagnosed with stage 4 lungs cancer. He had to decide what’s his next plans were, he accepted his faith by never crumbled under pressure or making decisions.

What do you do when life gives you a choice that you have no control over?

No one asked to have cancer. Cancer can caused setbacks to your career path and family. It can caused diversion.

All we can do is to make the best of everyday that’s what Paul Kalanithi did when he was diagnosed with cancer.

I tried not to read too much books on racism, prejudice and discrimination because it messes with my psychology. Overalls, no one should have to fight for a place in this country, or for their voices to heard. We have enough for each others.