Sam

At today’s music charity sale, after setting up the artworks, only a few people showed up—mostly members of the music club and the chamber of commerce. While waiting, I chatted with the director. She mentioned that after students graduate, they might return to visit at first, but gradually, for various reasons, they forget. I didn’t mind much.

Later, four parents brought their children. None of the students greeted me—not even the little girl I cherished the most, who avoided me. I understand. Once someone leaves a group or a position, even before they’ve gone far, the warmth fades. I suppose I need to adapt, to avoid attachment or nostalgia. No wonder so many people are drawn to power and status.

Throughout the event, I only saw one board member show genuine care and support. Most people were busy snacking, taking photos, and socializing, forgetting that the main purpose of this music event was the charity sale.

As the journey of life progresses, differences in values cause friends to drift apart. The temperature difference on the mountain was striking, and it was very cold—but human warmth felt even colder.

今天的音樂義賣會，佈置好作品後。來的人不多，大都是音樂會及商會社成員。等待時和主任閒聊，主任說學生畢業後離校。剛開始會回校看看，慢慢的就因各種因素淡忘了，我並不以為意。慢慢的來了4位家長帶了學生，沒有一位學生和我打招呼，連我最疼愛的小女孩都閃著我。我懂。人離開了團體、離開了位置，都還沒走遠就已茶涼。我想自己應該要適應不迷戀不眷戀。難怪很多人喜歡權位。整個會場只看到一位理事前來關心支持。大多數的人忙著在吃著點心、拍照、social。忘了這音樂會的主軸在於義賣。人生旅途越走越遠，因理念不同、朋友相形走遠，山上的氣溫落差大很冷，但人情更……..