'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch
I decided to borrow the book from the library because they are just too much distraction viewing the 1.5 hrs video clip on youtube. Even though I admitted viewing the lecture would have more impact compared to reading from a book..but then what's more important is that his message is getting through to the audience.
I think he lived a good life, a life whom 'he lived while he died' rather than 'he died while he lived'. It amazed me that he almost achieved all his life dreams while I am still not very sure what my life dream were. I only know of a general, not exactly specific direction to aim for and my ultimate goal is to live comfortably earning big bucks while ageing gracefully.
I think this has partly to do with our education system over here. We have a path which has been set for us since young. Completed 6 years of primary school. Do your best to get into a solid secondary school. Completed 4 years of secondary school, do your best to get into a solid junior college...you get the picture do you?
Anyway I forgot to include loaning this book on my birthday as part of 'a series of happy event'. It's contradicting..because 1 man meat is another man poison. I included 'loaning the book he wrote' as a happy event while in actual fact he passed away just last week on 25th July at the age of 47, leaving behind his wife and 3 young kids.
But I think he did achieved what he set out to achieve by making the speech that day. I think his children will remembered him for who he is. I think a lot of people were affected and touched by what he said. And I think he did not live his last moment in vain despite facing death.
And I think NTU itself should also have a series of "The Last Lecture," where professors were asked to think about what matters to them most and give a hypothetical final talk.
The 2 links Time Magazine posted on their webbie the day he passed away.
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1826482,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1826574,00.html
and I liked 1 of his statements inside the article:
"You just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore. I think I'm clear where I stand on the great Tigger/Eeyore debate. Never lose the childlike wonder. It's just too important. It's what drives us."
Good Job Mr Pausch. RIP.
Meanwhile I came across on Cowboy Caleb this webbie:
http://www.dayswithmyfather.com/
It documented Mr Philip Toledano dad with photographs and short caption, how it affected his dad, him and his family due to his dad frequent memory loss.
To paraphrase Mr Philip, this is his journal, an ongoing record of his dad and their relationship, for whatever days they have left together.
Do visit it..unlike Mr Heartless CH because I really think it's very heartwarming so you should trust my judgment even though I tricked many of you so frequently Haha
Life is a passage. Its unfortunate that you cannot turn back.But its also fortunate that you do not need to go through it again.
posted by Immortali @ 1:45 am
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