I realised something today when I was talking to my dad. White hairs at the sides, just above both his ears. He looked just like his elder brother now.

And that definitely serves as a reminder to me. My parents are not getting younger...they are not getting stronger. Time is really passing by very fast. He (and my mum) has worked hard all these years to raise the six of us. And still working hard. Telling them to stay at home and not to work is a NO NO. We youngsters, dream of an early retirement...but no, they have never thought of stopping. To them, staying at home is just too boring.

My dad, unlike my mum, rarely talks about my personal life with me. Today, was different though. We were talking about my driving lessons, my dream car, my savings, my desire to travel a lot. I was pulling his leg when I said I want to marry when I am 35yrs old. He laughed and said "that's way too old!" I told him I wanted to enjoy and travel all I want. His reply was "Well...you can still enjoy when you are married!" And my bro had to barge in and exclaimed, "25yrs old is already old!"

But hey, what's wrong with that? I have female colleagues who got married in their 30s. By that time, I would have more than sufficient savings, Insya'Allah. But...we may plan but ultimately God determines everything. He knows what is best for us.

I pray for happiness in our lives...may it be one smooth ride. And I pray for the strength that we need, to pull through the tests that Allah has laid in front of us. And if what we desire to be in our lives is not what is best for us, may we be given the patience and the will to face it. Amin.