Celebration

I read through an article years ago that teaches me to celebrate every single minor accomplishment. The author was observing her daughter who was in kindergarten, celebrating and cheering for her friend who able to finish her math exercise. She realized that the reason why kids are cheerful all the time, is not because they do not have desires or obtain what they want all the time, but they cherish what they were given.

The same article popped out today and this time, i choose to try it on Baby Henry (poor dude). I invited him to play football. He spent every single breath and energy, running around and pulling my pants, just to try to snatch the ball from me. And when he got it, he laughed. Next, we spent time passing the ball around. He laughed. Finally, after weeks suffering from ulcer and fever, he laughed and enjoyed the time running and jumping.

How long does you miss the chance to celebrate achievement?

Asian like us have this tendency to be humble, hiding and feeling numb despite achieving almost-impossible- goals. Why? Showing off if you are capable to, is confidence, not arrogant.

I ran 2km today on a treadmill. I'm proud of myself because i know i'm better than those sloths who rather stay at home, eating fat yet complaining about their spare tyre.

I drove around a congested traffic like Vin Diesel. I'm proud of myself because i know i'm better than those drivers (my sis) who was screaming in fear, tear and anxiety. (Ok, i admit it is dangerous)

I played the same guitar chords, the same 4 chords for 2 hours. I'm proud of myself because i know as i practice, i'm getting better and i will eventually able to play it even with closed eyes.

Well, you might said that i'm comparing a Ferrari with a Kancil but hey, life is supposed to be happy and easy. Why lock yourself with thousands of expectations that you spend your whole life satisfying everyone but you, and in the end, knowing the fact that no one really bothers about your high scores. Pathetic ya?

I played Dota just now. Losing 0-6, before 6-6, and eventually losing 31-23. However, my team win the game. Yes, usually i tend to overkill my victims and being so obsessed with the taste of victory and achievement, i seriously wish to use cheat code. Now, i'm proud of myself, i never win a game that really requires me to crack my brain and nerves. I feel good.

And i celebrated the victory by sharing it to everyone.

We definitely don't need any reason for party ;p