‘My Favourite Mistake’ is actually the title of one of my old novel that I wrote on a whim, dating back in 1999. I was rather prolific back then. I had the stamina to write so much that I produce 33 novels by year 2002. I would kill for such stamina now.
As per instructed by my damn letters to myself today, I am supposed to read my old junks and do something about them, but somehow, I found that what I wrote needed a total revamp, cuz it would sounded looney in this age and era.
I wanted to edit some of my old, neglected and forgotten works today, but it seems that my inner editor is not back from her Caribbean vacation yet, so I have to wait til she comes back before I do anything drastic to my novels.
I am not sure if I’d like to share ‘My Favourite Mistake’ with all of you over here, but I surely want to share the moral that I try to deliver in that novel, which is, never, ever be afraid to make mistakes. You see, we are just human. We’re not angels or Saints…we’re far from it.
And therefore, we should not be afraid to make mistakes, and should not allow people tell you what a failure you are when you make big mistakes in your life. You’ll never know if the mistakes you made will turn out to be something good, and is actually a blessing in disguise.
Do you know why we actually make mistakes in our lives? You see, we makes mistakes so that we can grow up, toughen up and wise up. We are not stupid if we make mistakes. We’re only stupid when we make the same mistake twice and did not learn from it at all.
I made a lot of mistakes in my life. Some of the mistakes changed my life drastically. I came to regret and resent some of those mistakes that I made. Sometimes, when I sit down and allow my thoughts wander, I wonder why I was so foolish that I allowed myself to make mistakes? I feel angry at myself for being ignorant and stubborn.
But looking back, I am glad that I made some of those mistakes, because for what it’s worth, I became a better and a more responsible woman as I deal with my mistakes maturely rather than cowering away from it.
People often condemn me and judge me for my mistakes and my decisions. And naturally, I would feel upset when they tell me to my face about it. But I know that people don’t get smart overnight. At least, I don’t. I make mistakes, corrected them and learn from them. I am not a failure, but people who thinks that one should refrain from making mistakes are the biggest loser.
Why do I say this? Well… those people who are afraid to make mistake will refrain themselves from living their life to the fullest as they have fear for falling down. They are the kind of people who would never be strong and attempt to get up when they fall down while people who makes mistake often will know that their failure is just temporary and will nonchalantly bounce back and be in a better shape soon after. People who tackle life as it is without having fear of making mistakes are brave and adventurous, and they should be respected instead of being looked down upon.
I made countless mistakes in my life and it made me a better person in whole. I would have been nothing without those mistakes that I made. I won’t be the woman I am today without those mistakes, and honestly, I am glad that I was brave enough to allow myself to make such mistakes. Even if I could turn back time, I wouldn’t change anything for the world, for I am happy with the outcome, regardless of what people say.
I have my few favourite mistakes that I can proudly tell people. Do you have any?
Quote from ‘My Favourite Mistake’ written by Cleffairy: Life is not a spelling or a grammar test. Don’t be afraid to make mistake. I made a mistake, and I found you. You are my favourite mistake.
hmmmmmmmm no favorite mistakes gua…but certainly many mistakes which I had learned from also heheeeh share leh….heehe
LOL… making mistakes is part of life. If no mistakes, how to learn, correct anot? LOL… share wud? My novel? Wah… *piangz* so many grammatical error I din bother to correct that it’ll make my English teacher run back home in shame! *sigh* Need to edit ler… 🙁
Hi There, Thanks for coming to my blog. Please come back anytime. I am enjoying yours.
Of course, we all make mistakes… We’re human!!! We go down the wrong roads at times. The key for me is what kind of ATTITUDE we have when we make those decisions, whether good or bad. If we keep a JOYFUL ATTITUDE, life will always be better!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Hello Betsy… 😀 Thank you for returning the visit. I enjoyed reading your blogs too. The pictures are so beautiful. I enjoyed them to bits, especially the birds and the roses.
Yes… we all make mistakes, don’t we? That’s what makes us grow wiser. And you’re so right about having the positive attitude in facing the problems that we have on hand. Without it, we would never be able to be strong enough to face our mistakes and learn from it.
Mistakes sometimes let u learn more:)
Indeed, they make you learn more.
Making mistake is the best way to learn….but must take calculated risk before we jumped in to do something!
Happy New Year! Cleff!
Ahaha, yalorr, must take calculated risk before doing something… else like suicide oso. Happy new year, Pete.
I ‘ve made too many mistakes, mostly silly ones ….. that if I have to pick a fav one, it’ll be a long list. lolz
The good thing about mistakes is that they teach us to be a lesser fool, hopefully! 🙂
Glad you are mindful of your mistakes. ^_^
+Ant+
*grinz* I also have a lot of favourite mistake. And my list would be as long as Santa’s naughty or nice lists! 😛
Life is not a spelling or a grammar test. Don’t be afraid to make mistake. I made a mistake, and I found you. You are my favourite mistake.
I really like that! COOL! You certainly have a great way with words!
My favourite MISTAKE? FALLING IN LOVE! Ha ha ha.
hugs
shakira
True wud… lol… our life is not a spelling or grammar test. We cannot be afraid to make mistake, can we? Cuz some of the mistakes are blessings in disguise. One thing lead to another, and sometimes, by making mistakes, we also let other people into our heart, and our lives.
I have ways with words? Lucky I’m not a guy horr? If not, a lot of girls would be lusting for me. LMAO…. like Uncle Lee! Wakakakak!
It’ takes lots of courage to admit your mistake and come back strongly. I always hate to make mistakes in work but somehow, due to time factor and etc, mistakes will occured.
Btw, come to by blog…i got your fav food there…LOL
LOL…have to have the ‘dare to fail’ attitude to be able to admit your mistakes wan. I went to your blog… walao… Secret Recipe’s cakes…. how did you kno I love those???
You know, I simply love reading your quotes. It’s very meaningful! But then, I love reading your whole post too ler 😀
How in the world I found YOU? I kenot remember.. hahahhahaha
My quotes are meaningful? LMAo…I wrote those ages ago lerr…
You found me through… err… your own blog. LMAO… den u sesat-ed in my blog ma!
At least you have better memory than I do 😀 ok.. now i email you my details 😛
I suspect that I have good memories cuz I am rather a vengeful person. Blur as I am, I don’t forget things easily. Scary horr, this fairy? I received your email d, and will save your num in my phone.
I like this post! Yes I’ve made many, many mistakes in my life but I have learned and grown and changed because of them. Thats life!
Thanks, Cheryl. Glad you like it. We’ve all grown wiser by learning from our mistakes, don’t we?
I have made heaps of mistakes when I was younger as well. [Not to say that I am old now tho.. =)].
One thing I do believe in human beings is that, people will change. Change for the better or for the worst, no one will know except the person him/herself.
I changed. I am now the 100% improved person compared to the karat one i was last time. LoL.
As we mature, we not only strive to prove to ourselves that we will in time be a better person but also to others. =)
LOL… I am not that old either, actually. It is surprising that people often take me as a 40++ lady. *snort*
I think people mature through experience… that’s just it.