I practically grew up seeing Johnnie Walker almost every night on the dining table with my uncles and older cousins. I recall one of the moments that shaped my life today: One time, my favorite uncle and his son were having one of their nightly sessions. Curious as a cat, I sat with them and tried my luck to taste their favorite drink. I was thinking, they're having it every night, so I'm sure it tastes like milk too-- or better! Eager as a beaver and hopeful that milk won't be my signature bedtime drink any longer, I asked:
"Can I have a glass please?"
Then my favorite uncle let out a laugh and said:
"This is the taste of the good life. You have to earn it. And you're still a baby."
That was a handful of words for a 6 year old. So I just jumped off the chair and went up to my mom's room and watched my favorite cartoons on our Laser Disc system. I was trying to figure that moment what he meant while Mickey and Minnie was on T.V. And I concluded that he meant NO. But still, it couldn't only mean NO. Feeling tired from all that thinking and analyzing, I just turned off the T.V., crawled under the blankets, and dozed off.
17 years after, I have realized what he meant.
Work with passion, love unconditionally, be positive, and follow your heart, and you will be on your way to the good life. That's what he meant when he said what he said. Well, I am doing what he said so I could pretty much say that yes, my life is great! :)
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