As a baby, I didn’t want much out of life. All I needed was constant milk feeding, sufficient sleep and some toys to play with. I also seek attention, and wanted love and care from people around me, like any other child. But I didn’t anything more than that. Or rather, want. I realized today that as I grew up, I began wanting more and more.

To start with, I wanted more toys. I remember at one time, I begged my dad to buy a ‘Tinky-Winky’ (those really cute ones that talk) that costs 100++. As it was the first time I actually wanted something so bad, he bought it for me. You can say he spoiled me, but I guess sometimes parents just have to let go and treat their children. I still have the Tinky-Winky today, lying somewhere in the house.

There were many other times when I had the urge to have things. But as I grew up, even though I still wanted things, I started to see things with a clearer mind. Not only were some of the things on my wishlist very expensive, I was turning materialistic. Then, it suddenly struck me.

I was at one of the resorts I stayed in, thinking about the good times I had with my family. I had fun colouring and playing with my cousin Isaac, had great laughs chatting with my aunts, turned fat in a matter days with my grandmas’ delicious dishes and cookies and had the best time driving here and there with my grandpa, mum and dad! There were so many good times; you could not possibly recall them in one day!

All these memories completely wipe out my wishlist. My wishlist is nothing compared to the great experiences I had in Malaysia, with my family. They’re the people that make me the happiest and luckiest girl in the world. Without them, I’m doomed. My wishlist will one day forgotten, but my family and the good times we had? They will always be treasured and remembered.

I learnt that no matter how old I get, I will always be the attention seeker, and always will want love and care from the people around me. It’s the things I want, yes. But they’re also the things that I need, no matter where I am with life.

Don't get me wrong. I still want good things. But just not to that extent.