Autumn

Mum's grandma is in hospital. The doctor said it could be her last few days and she would be gone any time. We have to accept that since she is in her 90s. My great grandma was a maid in some rich family and my great grandpa fell in love with her. He earned enough money to buy her freedom and they got married eventually. Great grandpa passed away when I was in Senior 2. During that autumn break of the semester while I was on a trip. I got the news from mum's phone call. That was quite unexpected. Though he couldnt recognize me the last time I went back, still I heard he could take care of himself most of the time. I thought he could live to 100 years old. Now comes the autumn of 2006. I actually like this season for the breeze. I remember the evenings lying on bed reading. I usually kept the window of my room open and felt the embrace of the northern wind. With the door shut, I was in my own space but talking to the outside through books, and of course my phone. But maybe this is the sad time of the year for somebody. When it gets cooler, old people might have health problem. Though my great grandma's illness has nothing to do with the season. Mum said her grandma was quite strick with her and she didnt feel at home. Her father and mother were rarely at home and she had to take care of herself. I am surprised that my mum is not that rebellious but instead quite tender. It is hard to get her jealous or angry. Maybe that's great grandma's work. After all life is not easy without directions. When you are in darkness you have to trust your sense, have to trust something or sb. Great grandma influlenced my mum in some way, I believe. Autumn for me is the beginning of different stages of life. Because it is time for new school years. So far my life is pretty much school life. When I was in the bookstore buying pens and notebooks yesterday, it brought me back to high school. I always enjoy stationaries with fine qualities. I love them and they gave me strength and satisfatory. The ownership for me is like an achievement. It was quite a pleasing experience-- shopping. I remember I had feelings for some guy. After a while, when the cloud and mist of puppet love faded away, instead of a stormy teenage life, I found way out. I hope I can have "true love" like my great grandparents. Thier love last through thier life time. I don't expect to be that lucky. I am sure great grandma would like to stay with us. She planned to travel more next year. Hey, Joe, you can take her after she's traveled through the country. What do you think?