"Winnie didn't tell me that her mum is ill", and that was the first thing that crosses my mind when I read her blog! I was shocked, and learning that her mum was already in the hospital, preparing for the operation today was another bomb.

It strikes me immediately that I have become sooo not observant lately. How could I not noticed Winnie's faint smile, how could I not notice that she was down, when I see her everyday? I realised I had become very selfish during the exam period, closing myself up in my own world. All I saw was just formulaes and figures. Or either I am just to ignorant of others. I used to be a caring person, and have a lot of affection, but I just cannot believe I could be just soo blind lately.

I wish her mum is fine and the lump is not cancerous; I wish that Winnie is cheerful and able to accept all challenge; I wish that they are strong to face whatever that comes out; I wish that everyone is happy and painless - away from suffering, and we are all healthy. I know it is rather impossible, but the least thing we can do is be there to support each other.

I guess we all need to learn to appreciate each other more. It is easier said than done; as usual we took things for granted, assumed that everyone is fine and we "did not have time" to care about them. Honestly, being able to spend even a few minutes with people around you is more than enough, be it your family, your love ones, or even your peers. At least they know that we are there to lend them our ears and shoulders.