INSPIRATIONAL SUNDAYS - BRIDGEWATER BROTHERS

INSPIRATIONAL SUNDAYS - BRIDGEWATER BROTHERS

This heartwarming news clip has gone viral for the past three weeks. 

The video speaks for itself, so for those who have not seen this yet, please hit play!

Nowadays, bullying seems worse than what I remember as an elementary school child. Harassment is now goes beyond the playground too. With the popularity of Myspace, Facebook, YouTube and other similar social media outlets, bullies can strike at any time. 

More kids seemed to be ridiculed, while less peers seem to be standing up for them. A lot of situations have escalated to unnecessary lengths, resulting in permanent mental scarring and even suicide. The growing population of internet bullies (of all ages) make the hope for a healthy social environment seem foolish. 

Then, I saw this video.

And it has restored my faith in humanity. Without violence, these “brothers” show their support against bullying. It’s miraculous to me that instead of resorting to fists, these young boys have found an extremely creative and intelligent way to defend their friend. It’s touching to know that some kids are growing up with good morals and ethics. I applaud these amazing children for what they’ve done and their great parents for their guidance and support!

(Video credit to WCVB Channel 5 Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq7ZgXz_YLc)

Emotional Banters #3

Emotional Banters #3

One short but unforgettable chapter of my life has ended, and another one will begin very shortly. 

Yesterday was my workplace goodbye dinner. I will be transferring to a new branch closer to home. No longer will I have to commute two hours by three separate modes of public transportation. Perhaps, I’ll even begin to have more work-life balance. 

Although the relocation seems to be more beneficial, my farewell was bittersweet. I received unexpected cards and presents. I almost cried before my workday began. The above Winnie the Pooh card is just an example of what I got. The heartfelt messages made me realize how much these beautiful people have touched my life and the surprising ways I’ve affected their’s. In slightly over a year, we have created such supportive and loving friendships with one another. From workplace despair to personal-life tribulations, this loud and vibrant bunch has filled such a big space in my heart. I will never forget the conversations we had, nor the feelings we shared. 

I understand that only certain friendships will continue to flourish, while others will fade in time, but I genuinely hope for brighter futures for these unique individuals. 

I am so sad about moving on…