Retire and Refire
The moment I left the
platform of my teaching career, it was a mixture feelings of relief and
reluctance. Relief was to have a new phase to recharge and reset the second
half of the journey in my life. Reluctance was to bid farewell to a meaningful
and challenging profession.
The very first thing, as
normal to most retirees, is to go on trips to rejuvenate the heart and soul
while exploring the mysterious and wonderful world out there.
After a while,
it's time to draw up a schedule to utilize the time in such a way that I
would not be left behind but keep abreast of the latest developments.
A year after the
retirement, by chance, I came across and impressed by the artwork
displayed at a book fair in Kuala Lumpur. That's how my drawing & painting
journey began.
I spent half a year
obsessing over creating cards and simple drawing. Then the lockdowns due to the
outbreak of COVID-19 ignited the desire in me to explore painting
with acrylic and watercolours.
Apparently, I am not so
good at painting. As a new hand, sometimes I learn some basic strokes from the
internet, yet most of the time I prefer to use my own imagination as my
intention is to make it as my passion and pastime, after all.
As the number of
drawings and paintings grew, I was inspired to go beyond. Instead of keeping
the paintings for self- actualisation, it's more exciting to invite those who
having the same interest to share the happiness and joy. To sell the paintings
for charity also comes to mind, even though some of them are not yet up to par
for sale.
Well, whatever is, after
indulging in the world of colours, this passion has been stimulating my
patience and perseverance to make something impossible possible!
Looking back at the year
1972, a little girl aged five was crying for she couldn't complete her
drawing homework; this retiree never thought it could be a silent soulmate of
hers at the age of 52 in 2019 until today!
Retire from one platform
and refire on another one. Learning is a continuous process, never stop learning,
to keep young and dynamic!
Age is just a number.
Ee Fui Mei
April
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