The Last Lecture

I have not written lately because....
just because.
Hopefully , this entry will make more sense.

I stumbled upon Randy Pausch's book, "The Last Lecture" and have been mulling over its contents ever since.  He was a university professor who died about two years ago, but not before he left such a strong legacy over his students, and most of all...his 3 young children. I read the book...and teared over it...Now if only I can find the 'courage' to watch the much circulated clip on youtube...I guess I will weep buckets.

Of all the things that was said, the most lasting impression has been created by this simple yet profound statement. (much like Low Guat Tin's deathbed legacy question years ago)
"If you have one last chance to share your knowledge with the world, what would you say, and what would your legacy be?"

Do we leave our footprints in the sand...or cast it in stone?

Last week, I thought I had achieved a milestone in my life...after I got that small token of recognition of being in the service for 20 years. Hah! How that had fed my 'ego'...What gave me the right to even think that I had a hand in moulding the lives of some of my students?  Why had I not seen the equation the other way around...that without them, I am nothing.

What would I leave behind?
,,,,probably dust ...