1st january, 2007. i sat on the bed. my friends played cards on the ground. the room was filled with laughter. people were running around outside, taking pictures, playing with fireworks. ships in the far distance sent flares up into the sky to welcome the new year.
the news spread across the tv screen.
"More bombings in thailand after midnight."
if that was the bombers' idea of welcoming 2007, i think they got it all wrong.
when was the last time people actually welcomed the new year without fearing that something might happen at the countdown party? no, strike that. when was the last time people actually celebrated anything without fearing that something might happen? i can hardly remember anymore.
how soon before i start having qualms about living in one of the safest countries in the world? how soon before global warming really gets to us? how soon before i dread going to school? anytime soon.
there is no doubt about it. i am not ready for school.
happy new year?
mama mia. I HOPE.
2 comments:
tough beginnings. i share that.
when was the last time we stopped fearing any diaster (manmade or natural) at all? now there's everything to worry about yet people are against people.
sure hoping for the best year ahead. good luck.
ps: we shall hang out more in 2007 ;)
agreed.
we shall! :)
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