I have lived out 19 years of my life without noticing it. Looking back to those days in my 10’s, I have experienced happiness and sorrow, success and failure; I have learnt to be tolerant, independent and mature. Thank my dear parents and friends, who accompany me going though those precious days in my 10’s.
I still remember those dull days when I was forced to play the piano everyday, feeling upset and unfair, for other children could go out playing while I must sit in front of the piano practicing the same tune again and again. But when I recall this memory, something else comes to my mind: I see my parents leading their life pinching and scraping, taking out every penny in our home, borrowing much money from relatives, just wanted to buy their little daughter a piano.
I still remember my happiest days in middle school. We rode double-bicycle hanging out at weekends, described our dreams vividly and boldly, ate our favorite ice-creams without sorrow and anxiety, did our math homework in English class while did our English assignment in Chinese class feeling guiltlessly; we carefully calculated how much our canteen would earn from our lunch and felt our heart ache facing such a big number; we might be extremely happy for no rhyme or reason, and also burst out crying after reading a sad love story; we always said we were afraid of nothing, because we were young.
I won’t forget the first day I entered high school, jostled my way through the crowd and saw my name on the paper pasted up on the wall, and then began the long and tough studying period. In order to be admitted by an excellent university, everyone spared no efforts on studying. Forgetting day or night, for the sake of not being left behind, we buried ourselves into endless books and papers. After 3 years’ hard working, we stepped into examination halls nervously and uneasily…Think of the past years, they were filled with sweat and tears, however, I really prize those unforgettable days which taught me a lot in life.
I won’t forget the days before we were parted. We went to barbecue, KTV, cafes, restaurants…to reunion before say goodbye. Every get-together was unique, but always had something in common: we were loath to part with each other. Songs and laughter filled the room, nevertheless, we still could feel the sorrow behind the superficial happiness and harmony. We all have our own dreams and will always try our best to make it come true. What we can do for our dear friends sees no more than our sincere wish for them, may they succeed.
Though these are pieces of the treasured memory in my 10’s, and those days have gone with the wind, I will cherish them forever. I do believe for everyone there must be something you bury deep into heart in order not to forget. Please, next time when you feel lonely and depressed, bring them out and recollect the sweet taste once so enchanted you.
February 3, 2009
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It is a really meaningful article that makes people all at least me think of many thing. Maybe as we are apart from our motherland which makes us treasure the old things very much. But no matter what the reason is , I have the same feeling that the old time that we spent with parents, friends, teachers and so on is really precious. All the tough things seem so interesting; all the strict people seem so kind. Still remember the scene my friends and I stayed up to fight for the exam. Still remember the funny words floating around the classroom. Maybe someone may say it’s useless to recall them which will only make me homesick, but I think at least they can make us have some emotions instead of just doing thing like a robot. Set a high value of the old friends old time forever!
ReplyDeleteHi,Cindy. It is said that the sincere recalling is the most powerful epidemic. It can always make tears fallen down unconsciously,no matter because of happyness or sadness. I remember that when I was a child,I was not as"lucky"as you to have chance to play piano or other things. I just played,ran and screamed with my friends in the streets. This was why my skin is so black,Ha Ha. I always regret that I did't learn to play any music instrument before,and it's hard to take time to do so now. Anyway,your blog reminded me of many happy days before,thank you very much. Though at that time,I might actually did not feel happy,but memory is just like this,making all the heavy things down and what remainds is the light things:happiness. So many people say that memory is a river. Do you agree?
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