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After 21 and a half years of living my life, I realised one day that, hey, I can do a lot of things. I can sing, play the piano, dance, act, organise events, leading people, excel in my studies etc. I have many talents!! I’m sounding ‘perasan’ now, I know. But it takes a confident person to speak out what he/she is good at, ok? muahaha

Recently I was feeling quite disappointed because I find that I cannot do all these things at once. I mean, isn’t it frustrating if you are good at something, and you love doing it, but can’t find the time to do it? I even remembered someone saying with the talents you have, the more responsibility you have because you’re expected to use them. Yes now I remember, it’s the parable of the 10 talents in the bible. Anyway, I’m responsible for my talents!

Let me list how I’m using my time now. I love investing my time in the church - singing, playing the piano and teaching the bible there. And that takes up 70% of my free time. With the remaining 30% I wish I can start a band, be more involved in the Malaysian Society in my uni, learn Latin and Ballroom dancing, do some street dancing, be involved in the university choir… …  Wow, just so many things to do, yet not enough time! Why did God give me so many talents then, if I can’t mazimise them?! This is quite frustrating.

Just a sidetrack, my exams starts on Monday… Can’t wait for it to be over. I really thank God for the intellectual talents He has given me. One day I’ll blog about effective techniques of studying - just so I can help those out there who need some advice. =)

Anyway, as I was thinking of my limitations as a human being, a phrase on my church leaflet caught my attention. It was the senior pastor’s message. It says, "To do well at a few things you need to give up many things… Being willing to give up some of the things you love in order to focus on what has the greatest impact isn’t an easy lesson to learn." It is so true!

Then I thought to myself, what is my priority in life? Is it to have as much fun as I can in uni? Because I enjoy singing and dancing so much!

Or do I invest in my life right now, for a better future? My answer is pretty clear, I choose the latter. Even though I cannot do everything I would like to do now, I will not live to regret it.

My friend once told me this, "You should do whatever your heart feels like doing now. Because once you’re out of uni, you won’t get the chance to enjoy yourself like this anymore." My friend, I wish I could. But I have a vision and a goal to reach. I can’t live my life the way everyone lives. I just can’t.

That’s it for now. I shall go back to my studies. Anatomy here I come. Til the next time, bubbye!

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