It's a small world after all....

(Moi and the ex-kiddos at Hans Brinker Pancakes at QV, Russell Street, Melbourne)

It's a world of laughter, a world of tears
It's a world of hopes and a world of fears
There's so much that we share - That it's time we're aware

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

There is just one moon and one golden sun
And a smile means friendship to every one
Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

I remember at the first kindegarten I attended (Yes... I attended two different ones.. perhaps I was so naughty that I had to be transfered.....), we would always sing this song... hand actions and all...

I guess at that time I couldn't understand the meaning of the song...actually up till recently I don't see the world as that small. If it had been, I wouldn't have to endure 7.5 long hrs cramped in an economy seat to travel from Melbourne to Singapore.

Interestingly, I beg to differ now.... cos as I was walking along a street in Melbourne, I bumped into an ex-student of mine. It was a strange encounter as for a moment, it felt as if I was along the streets of Orchard Road, meeting a familiar face. I didn't even know that she was studying in Melbourne. We spoke for awhile and after being told that another ex-student of mine is studying there as well, I knew I had to meet up with the two of them.

The lunch date was nice.. and for a change, I met up with ex-students in a different country in winter clothings. As I heard about their lives, I felt very proud of them and at the same time envious of their experiences and their independence which I'm not even sure if at my age I truly have it.

It also dawned upon me that some of the padawans who have graduated from Simpleville are making their mark in the world (literally)... and perhaps instead of catching up with ex-students in Singapore, I may soon have to catch up with them overseas.. For a start, Canada, Sydney, China, Korea, Indonesia... And right now, I have friends working and living in Shanghai, USA, Australia. So it is quite probable that I'll fly over to meet up with my friends as well.

Hmmm.. so is it a small world after all?

I believe so.... and I'm glad ;P

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