In The Shower

Dear Pipsqueaks,

Just as multi-billion dollar contracts can be negotiated or even signed over a lounge table, many things can happen during that shower of yours. What? Apart from the obvious- cleaning yourself- I'm sure most people are half-heartly doing something else. (I'm hoping you're at least half-heartedly showering or else you'll be in there for a looooong time more when you realise you've been shampoolessly smooshing your hair). So what else could you be doing?

Some sing. It's the most bizarre thing- or possibly some complex scientific reasoning- but your vocals just sound that much better with the running water. Or when it's neutralised while cruising through the steam. Or how it bounces off the damp walls. I could make random guesses until the cows come home, but just believe me- if you want to boost your confidence in singing, start in the shower.

Some go into zombie-mode, meaning routinely executing what you always do. Shampoo, rinse, conditioner, face wash, rinse all, body, then final rinse. It happens everyday that you can do it automatically without realizing it. Sometimes, I can walk out of the shower wondering whether I conditioned my hair or not. Then, being me, I'd go back in just to condition my hair. Such a hassle when that happens! Though, it can be a good thing when I'm too lazy to do anything- I can be done with shower feeling as if I didn't have to do a thing. Yes, don't judge.

When You're The One Who Loves More

Dear pipsqueaks,

Let's face it: no relationship begins with equal love. What is equal love, you ask? It's when both feel the importance of each other just the same. There will always be one who cares more, gives patience more, and sacrifices more - without expecting more or if any. Now, it's not an impossible state to reach. It just takes all the right ingredients - time, place, event, and person. But, if it were only that easy...

So where is everyone else if they weren't at that state? Well, anywhere on the scale except the middle. For those on the shorter end of the stick, it's so much more difficult to find balance - which is probably why you try harder. You would move mountains and swim seas just to make sure they are happy. You suddenly become the bravest and most determined self you've ever been. You become invincible because that is what is called for if you want to keep them. Then, why so willing to go through all this? Because the love you have for them outweighs the love in return. Because you love that much more. As for why that is, it's another jar of who-knows-what.