2006-12-26 16:33:34紐約客

The Easy Way and The Hard Way

Firstly, I have chosen the hard way to express this topic. It would be a lot easier for me to convey this in Mandarin rather than English. But I chose to write it in English.

All along I have always chosen the easy way in anything and everything because I believed that I will hit the bull eye with less effort. Now, I knew I was wrong. The easy way is always the hardest way.

When I opt for the easy way in Form 4, I chose to study Art instead of Science. So, I passed SPM easily and pursued for Diploma. Indeed, going for college is rather easy than going for STPM. Then, I get my first degree. They were all as easy as I expected them to be.

Then, I discovered that I had chosen the hardest way in life after I graduated and started to work. During my studies, everything easy come easy go. I had never put in much effort to complete my studies. The most pathetic is I was aimless all these years.

So, the tough life just begun. The degree I am holding currently has no market value. I expected a better remuneration but what I get is far lesser than what I expect.

I thought I acted smart. In fact I was just a stupid girl who made silly decisions all the time. Will choosing the harder way now change my life? I have no answer for it but I believe that I will have an aim for the rest of my life.