I was screening through facebook and I came across a iPhone mobile uploaded photo of this mug that a friend had used. She commented that she has used that mug for close to 18 years.

It made me realise that I have quite a few 'ancient' furnitures/household items that I have had it at home for the longest time. The clock hanging on the wall in the living area, the dinning table, mugs at home, shelves and other carpentry at home, and many other things that have been around for at least a decade.

All these household items have been taken for granted over their useful life. We will only realise that we have taken for granted that it will serve its purpose for the foreseeable future. It may sound cliche but we only treasure the things around us when they are gone.

We should learn to really treasure the things around us as much as possible. Your parents, your belongings, whatever you have with you. :)

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