Random Thoughts

If I Have Six Months to Live I did share the K-Drama 39 which inspired me to write About Life and Death. Chan Young, one of the lead characters, only has six months to live. A few days after writing the article, I heard that a former student passed away. He was young, smart and full of promise. He is young, way younger than I am, and he is yet to live his life to the fullest. I mean, live his potential to the fullest, to journey on and figure out life’s mysteries. But he won’t be able to do it anymore. Death came to him so early and so suddenly. This makes me reflect on my own life. Isn’t it fortunate to know when it is your time to go.   Chan-young has six months to live. What would I do if I have to work with that timeline? Perhaps, I would panic and question everything. I’d mourn as if I had already died. Yes, I am dramatic like that. After dealing with the shock, I would probably quit my job and start planning my life with the timeline I have been given. The fact that I st...

My father recently retired. I recall when he announced his retirement with finality, I told him I wanted to retire too if I could.  It is not that I do not like my job, I like it very much. But sometimes it can get very demanding and tiring. But as my Hyung said, everything is tiring. This made me realize that although my profession has caused me stress, sleepless nights, and sometimes anxiety, it has also given me so many things to be grateful for, which I admit, I often ignore.  Work is a blessing, I know that for a fact. I did experience fear and confusion when I left my previous job and spent four months looking for a new one. I know how much of a blessing it is to find a job after doing freelance work and losing one client after another. Having a regular job gives you that sense of security and one less thing to worry about.   Although grateful, I can’t help but question, is this what life is about? I think, for all of us working, we realize that we spend more t...