We get so caught up sometimes, with things that we think are important to us that we lose track of the moments that unknowingly pass us by. People call love a crazy little thing, if so, then what of life?

Everyone keeps reminiscing of the good ol' times. How many times have you heard the phrase or seen facebook pictures captioned 'those were the days'? Does this mean that the older we grow the more depressed we become? Because at every stage that passes us by, we look back and think of all the beautiful moments, and wishing how we could all return to our youthful, carefree days, all this while rarely, if ever, looking forward and expecting the many, many more glorious days.

Our presence in the world is like a chess game, every decision made, from the way you wear your hair to which job to apply for, every move you make paves the way for new opportunities, new beginnings, new hope.

If it's one thing I've learnt this year, it's to loosen my grip of my past, to be more selfish and to love myself more. Well, that's three things. Narcissism, not in the form of self-taken vain pictures or admiring the reflection that looks back at me, but narcissism that wants to protect and shield myself.

Remember, life is a chess game. It's not over until you breathe your last breath and then... checkmate.