Life - A Start

......How far have we come?...... let's see....

Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
Hello
Hello
Hello

Waking up at the start of the end of the world,
But it's feeling just like every other morning before,
Now I wonder what my life is going to mean if it's gone,
The cars are moving like a half a mile an hour
And I started staring at the passengers who're waving goodbye
Can you tell me what was ever really special about me all this time?

I believe the world is burning to the ground
Oh well I guess we're gonna find out
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Well I believe it all is coming to an end
Oh well, I guess, we're gonna pretend,
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come

I think it turned ten o'clock but I don't really know
And I can't remember caring for an hour or so
Started crying and I couldn't stop myself
I started running but there's no where to run to
I sat down on the street took a look at myself
Said where you going man you know the world is headed for hell
Say your goodbyes if you've got someone you can say goodbye to

I believe the world is burning to the ground
Oh well I guess we're gonna find out
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come

Well I, believe, it all, is coming to an end
Oh well, I guess, we're gonna pretend,
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come

It's gone, gone, baby, it's all gone
There is no one on the corner and there's no one at home
It was cool cool, it was just all cool
Now it's over for me and it's over for you
Well it's gone, gone, baby, it's all gone
There is no one on the corner and there's no one at home
Well it was cool cool, it was just all cool
Now it's over for me and it's over for you

I believe the world is burning to the ground
Oh well I guess we're gonna find out
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Well I, believe, it all, is coming to an end
Oh well, I guess, we're gonna pretend,
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come
Let's see how far we've come

[Courtesy of AZLyrics.com]

Time has taken us into a journey in which, many of us would go through. From the series of events occurring in the space of time, whether past, present or future, it has made the world what it is and what it will be in the many days to come. Time has taken us down the road of evolution, growth and maturity. Why so? Since the age of the dinosaurs, the world has changed. Evolution has taken place, turning the world to what it is now. Life forms change from one form to another. Land area changes every now and then. The weather has changed. The seas have changed. The environment has changed. The ecosystem has changed. The entire galaxy has changed! The entire universe and cosmos has changed!

The earth has become matured. If not, it is now slowly making its way up to its peak. Either way, maturity would be achieved some day, some time. But who knows? Maybe the world would not mature. Maybe, it is still in a premature state, waiting for its chance to blossom and shine in the galaxy it lives in. The Earth is like a living being, with unexpected possibilities all over. People might say it isn't, but why not?

"The Earth is dying" If it isn't alive, why would it die?

Whatever it is, this constant change and transformation of this world we live in has created changes. Changes in which they were instrumental in the world's biggest events or even to the most unknown happenings in man's history. Change has led to everything in this world. To explain it in detail, it is actually a series of chain reactions, resulting in everything that has happened. One thing affects another in one way or another, directly or indirectly, now or in the many centuries to come. Just like how the fall of the Roman Empire led to the start of several miniature ones, which slowly form the nations around the world today. Who knows what else might change in the coming days of this world!

In this world of full of surprises and marvelous beings, it is no surprise that those who inhabit this world have their own piece of sparkling rock in them as well. Well, maybe not exactly a rock, but just, a mere engine in them. It is amazing how this little object runs the whole body. Amazing how this little object, contributes to the life and death of the body it lives in. It shows us how amazing and special everything is. Even if you are as small as an ant or even smaller than a proton, you'd still contribute a lot to this very world. It makes us feel that although you are small, you still can do something. Size does not matter, remember?

How did life start? We all know how Earth was formed by a ball of dust and all those smaller molecules, hence slowly growing into a large mass. All things start from small, just like the Earth. Like how life of any being, would start as a baby, a cub, a young plant or a hatchling. Earth was also formed from objects several billion times smaller than the size of what it is. You see how fascinating it is? Nothing can work without something. It is simply a chain reaction of events that happen in the world. Size does not matter, once again. Everything has its purpose.

Hence, after all that, life begins on this world. A new era has begun. It all started in the prehistoric days, known to be many millions and billions of years ago. We can start it off from the age of microscopic animals, to dinosaurs, to prehistoric animals, and then, from evolution, we have men. You see? Life is a series of chain events. Evolution has brought it forward, constantly changing, adapting to the environment around it, creating a better place. Slowly.... and with great effect! It was through the long sequence of growth and evolution that man was even introduced into these vast grounds, known as the plant Earth. From there, life has turned through history and created what it is today.

Humans are wonderful beings. The Earth, a larger being, is even more wonderful. It was not until the days in which I went to Yosemite that I discovered how miraculous and humongous the world can be. Earth is larger than us any time. But all we see in it, is merely a globe. We don't really have to chance to see how big this place is. And like I said, before Yosemite, it was a whole blank page for me. After Yosemite, my whole concept for the world has changed!

To be frank, I think some of you readers do not know where or what is Yosemite. Some of you might even get the wrong perception of Yosemite. Well, does the name remind you of Yosemite Sam? I bet it does! It's that small cartoon character featured in Bugs Bunny. Still no idea? Maybe this picture ought to give you one...


Got it? Haha, but still, what does that name have anything to do with a place? For sure, Looney Tunes is in America. Where is WB Productions? America.... Think further.... Hollywood, Los Angeles! It was here in California that WB Productions is situated. It was here in California that Yosemite is situated. To be frank, Yosemite, is an area full of wonderful sights. It brings nature closer to your doorstep, as if it was the closest you've ever been to it. Yosemite National Park of California, is how I ended up in all this. It was on the way to the lake of Tahoe that I passed this place. A wonderful place to be in I say. But what's so terrific and amazing about it? Why am I making all the fuss about it?

Well, you never know till you go there. In the centre of Yosemite National Park, there are several giant mountains, and I do mean giants. Not an average hill like in Penang. No, they were 10 Mount Kinabalus. As in, the size of each. A big pyramidal structure of earthen objects and trees, as well as snow, contribute to each and every giant mountain in the area. And the best part was, there was a road up into the mountains, to go to Tahoe, that is. I shall relate it as a large behemoth, each resembling a giant earth monster. As I went deeper into the mountainous area, I discovered that the road just got smaller and smaller. The mountains on the other hand, got bigger, and more gigantic than any I have ever seen. A great experience that is! Up on the peak of Yosemite, I looked around the mountain. Around it, several others stood tall and mighty, showing off their grace and wonder. From then on, I felt like a small bacterium, within these large walls of nature. It felt, as if nature had shown how superior it was and how great it will ever be in the next phases of life. A wonderful, breathtaking sight it was. As I looked around once more, it was as if life had never been this breathtaking. The world circled around me, reassuring what a life it was, and how lucky we were to roam these lands, harnessing its wonders and making sure that the Earth stays the most wonderful place in the universe. That was all that was on my mind. And without a doubt, it shall be on my mind for a long, long time.

Life is brilliant. Life is pure. Life is beautiful. Life is fascinating. Life is awesome. Life is everything! It contains every aspect that you can think of. And the thing is, you are living it. Hence, here, I shall end my first topic. Remember, life is the most wonderful miracle that has ever happened!