I'm uncertain whether that feeling inside is of anxiety or excitement, but it's literally a day before I leave for my official first “work trip”! Although I can’t decide whether the meeting location- Queenstown, New Zealand- makes up for being claustrophobically stuck with a room full of very serious people for a few meetings spanning over a week’s time, I can’t really complain either. For one, I’ll get some time off after the meeting to explore Queenstown for a bit, then Sydney for a few days on my way back- figured I might as well since I’d already be there n should really make the full use of my flights. Did I tell you that even with the most simple flight plans, from KL to Queenstown still takes 2 stopovers flying overnight- Singapore n Sydney- before reaching? Funny thing that some people actually leave before me, but will be arriving later. I don’t even want to know how they managed their flight schedules. Regardless, it’ll be a hectic week of meetings/events n even more nerve-wrecking, it’ll be the first time for me to meet most of the council members- so yes, I’ve promised my boss I’ll be on my best behavior n, of course, make him proud =)
30 November 2011
D-1 Before Take-Off
Dear pipsqueaks,
I'm uncertain whether that feeling inside is of anxiety or excitement, but it's literally a day before I leave for my official first “work trip”! Although I can’t decide whether the meeting location- Queenstown, New Zealand- makes up for being claustrophobically stuck with a room full of very serious people for a few meetings spanning over a week’s time, I can’t really complain either. For one, I’ll get some time off after the meeting to explore Queenstown for a bit, then Sydney for a few days on my way back- figured I might as well since I’d already be there n should really make the full use of my flights. Did I tell you that even with the most simple flight plans, from KL to Queenstown still takes 2 stopovers flying overnight- Singapore n Sydney- before reaching? Funny thing that some people actually leave before me, but will be arriving later. I don’t even want to know how they managed their flight schedules. Regardless, it’ll be a hectic week of meetings/events n even more nerve-wrecking, it’ll be the first time for me to meet most of the council members- so yes, I’ve promised my boss I’ll be on my best behavior n, of course, make him proud =)
I'm uncertain whether that feeling inside is of anxiety or excitement, but it's literally a day before I leave for my official first “work trip”! Although I can’t decide whether the meeting location- Queenstown, New Zealand- makes up for being claustrophobically stuck with a room full of very serious people for a few meetings spanning over a week’s time, I can’t really complain either. For one, I’ll get some time off after the meeting to explore Queenstown for a bit, then Sydney for a few days on my way back- figured I might as well since I’d already be there n should really make the full use of my flights. Did I tell you that even with the most simple flight plans, from KL to Queenstown still takes 2 stopovers flying overnight- Singapore n Sydney- before reaching? Funny thing that some people actually leave before me, but will be arriving later. I don’t even want to know how they managed their flight schedules. Regardless, it’ll be a hectic week of meetings/events n even more nerve-wrecking, it’ll be the first time for me to meet most of the council members- so yes, I’ve promised my boss I’ll be on my best behavior n, of course, make him proud =)
27 November 2011
[2011] Birthday
Dear pipsqueaks,
Thought to share something that I just recently completed. Yes, I know my bday was in August, but whatever! :P
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Another year flew by fast
Before anything made sense at all
Here I am, solo blast
In a country ever so foreign
Even for someone who's obviously asian
Home can't be further from the equation
Thought to share something that I just recently completed. Yes, I know my bday was in August, but whatever! :P
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Before anything made sense at all
Here I am, solo blast
In a country ever so foreign
Even for someone who's obviously asian
Home can't be further from the equation
26 November 2011
The Energy Cycle
Dear pipsqueaks,
Don't be freaking out- this is not ur grade 8 physics class. What I'm about to share is more along the lines of the energy between people. Just like how the wind blows, the windmill turns, n the energy re-used, it's kinda the same theory with people. Have u ever noticed that when ur happy, u tend to crave for a particular someone's presence, n the same for when ur sad? The choice that u unconsciously make is actually based on how the connection is between u n this person. Take, for example, when ur heading for a party night out, u know just who to bring along because u know they'll add to the atmosphere n pump up the party. Vice versa, u know exactly who not to invite because they're not fitting for such an evironment n may probably bring down the fun-erometer. But that person who u wouldn't invite to a party may be the best chat-over-tea-time friend of urs.
Side note: that means, u shouldn't feel too upset about not being invited to an event, because ur friends know better than to put u out of ur element- so what if ur a bubble tea friend? I quite enjoy that too! (Considering if everyone thinks of bubble tea once a day, they will, by association, think of u once a day!)
Don't be freaking out- this is not ur grade 8 physics class. What I'm about to share is more along the lines of the energy between people. Just like how the wind blows, the windmill turns, n the energy re-used, it's kinda the same theory with people. Have u ever noticed that when ur happy, u tend to crave for a particular someone's presence, n the same for when ur sad? The choice that u unconsciously make is actually based on how the connection is between u n this person. Take, for example, when ur heading for a party night out, u know just who to bring along because u know they'll add to the atmosphere n pump up the party. Vice versa, u know exactly who not to invite because they're not fitting for such an evironment n may probably bring down the fun-erometer. But that person who u wouldn't invite to a party may be the best chat-over-tea-time friend of urs.
Side note: that means, u shouldn't feel too upset about not being invited to an event, because ur friends know better than to put u out of ur element- so what if ur a bubble tea friend? I quite enjoy that too! (Considering if everyone thinks of bubble tea once a day, they will, by association, think of u once a day!)
25 November 2011
Literally On The Other Side
Dear pipsqueaks,
Yesterday was a day worth remembering: Jess' first time behind a wheel in Malaysia! Although I can't say it was totally legal, it was probably a better choice than to have a beer-smelling friend drive an overloaded ride- he was definitely sober, but u can never be too careful with Malaysian cops. So yah, after we had our fun in Mont Kiara- a suburb where many expats live- the night was cut short because one of my friend's had a 6am flight to Vietnam. We, all 6 of us, hopped in on a myvii with the decision that I'll take us past the bridge where, if there were one- a road block would be.
Not saying I was completely confident about all this- mind u, I haven't driven since March where I briefly took the wheel of my baby Rav4 for a month- because not only do they drive on the left side of the road, everything in the car was on the other side! Being a habit, I reached with my left hand only to find myself scratching the air because, obviously, the seat belt was on my right side- duh! Then I made another routine move with my right hand for the hand break n gear switch, which were obviously on my left. Even worse, I only realized the signal was actually on the right side of the wheel, not the left when we hit the road...
Yesterday was a day worth remembering: Jess' first time behind a wheel in Malaysia! Although I can't say it was totally legal, it was probably a better choice than to have a beer-smelling friend drive an overloaded ride- he was definitely sober, but u can never be too careful with Malaysian cops. So yah, after we had our fun in Mont Kiara- a suburb where many expats live- the night was cut short because one of my friend's had a 6am flight to Vietnam. We, all 6 of us, hopped in on a myvii with the decision that I'll take us past the bridge where, if there were one- a road block would be.
Not saying I was completely confident about all this- mind u, I haven't driven since March where I briefly took the wheel of my baby Rav4 for a month- because not only do they drive on the left side of the road, everything in the car was on the other side! Being a habit, I reached with my left hand only to find myself scratching the air because, obviously, the seat belt was on my right side- duh! Then I made another routine move with my right hand for the hand break n gear switch, which were obviously on my left. Even worse, I only realized the signal was actually on the right side of the wheel, not the left when we hit the road...
23 November 2011
The Untameable Heart
Dear pipsqueaks,
Tonight, I realized I may have been the most unfair. But, for the lesson we shall learn together, I'll let u be the judge. The story began when a fellow gym mate was introduced to me through a junior that also frequented the gym. Suppose they were friends, I let my guard down to be a little more friendly with my smile (side note: maybe it has become a habit that had evolved from my defence mechanism- I don't smile when I'm alone, so people will be less likely to approach me for anything). But, cross my heart n hope to die, I never gave him an impression of anything more than friends- yes, I was extra careful because I knew this can be dangerous as he also worked out of my apartment building (aka. in-house travel agencies). Except, the one time, I stupidly slipped n agreed to go for starbucks when the junior bailed out (of course, this was in hindsight that I should've just declined). It really didn't occur to me as a big deal because I would also go for starbucks with any guy friend. Too bad for my inconsiderate judgement for showing up that one time, he apparently started to take a liking to me *facepalm*.
Then, another mis-step: I gave him my number, though it was simply because the three of us were all exchanging numbers, so I didn't see that as a problem then. But, boy was I wrong...big time. He started texting...everyday. At first, I didn't think too much about texts, so I replied as usual, with no emoticons (point: it's important to avoid emotions to keep him at a safe distance). Then, it elevated to chain-texting, to the point where I felt very annoyed n stopped replying. After a couple of days being absent from gym- in Kuching- he sent an angry text message questioning why I don't reply him. Of course, I just ignored it. Then, he sent me another looooong text about him going away on a road trip spending how many days where, n by then, I'm just in my "WTF" phase. Honestly, that was the last straw. I replied n told him how uncomfortable I am with his chain texts n that I'm not interested in being more than friends, so if he were okay with that, we can still be friends. Except, I lied.
Tonight, I realized I may have been the most unfair. But, for the lesson we shall learn together, I'll let u be the judge. The story began when a fellow gym mate was introduced to me through a junior that also frequented the gym. Suppose they were friends, I let my guard down to be a little more friendly with my smile (side note: maybe it has become a habit that had evolved from my defence mechanism- I don't smile when I'm alone, so people will be less likely to approach me for anything). But, cross my heart n hope to die, I never gave him an impression of anything more than friends- yes, I was extra careful because I knew this can be dangerous as he also worked out of my apartment building (aka. in-house travel agencies). Except, the one time, I stupidly slipped n agreed to go for starbucks when the junior bailed out (of course, this was in hindsight that I should've just declined). It really didn't occur to me as a big deal because I would also go for starbucks with any guy friend. Too bad for my inconsiderate judgement for showing up that one time, he apparently started to take a liking to me *facepalm*.
Then, another mis-step: I gave him my number, though it was simply because the three of us were all exchanging numbers, so I didn't see that as a problem then. But, boy was I wrong...big time. He started texting...everyday. At first, I didn't think too much about texts, so I replied as usual, with no emoticons (point: it's important to avoid emotions to keep him at a safe distance). Then, it elevated to chain-texting, to the point where I felt very annoyed n stopped replying. After a couple of days being absent from gym- in Kuching- he sent an angry text message questioning why I don't reply him. Of course, I just ignored it. Then, he sent me another looooong text about him going away on a road trip spending how many days where, n by then, I'm just in my "WTF" phase. Honestly, that was the last straw. I replied n told him how uncomfortable I am with his chain texts n that I'm not interested in being more than friends, so if he were okay with that, we can still be friends. Except, I lied.
22 November 2011
Proud To Be An 80's Baby
Dear pipsqueaks,
*i came across this message n wanted to put in my 2 cents...
"I was BORN in the 80's. - We are the last generation who learned to play in the street, we are the 1st who played video games, and we were the last to record songs off the radio on to cassettes... We learned how to program the VCR before anyone else, play with the Atari, Super Nintendo & Genesis (not to mention Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong). We also believed that the Internet would be a free world..... We are the generation of the Thunder Cat...s, Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Saved by the Bell and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We didn't have 99+ television stations, flat screens, surround sound, mp3s, iPods, iPhones, Facebook, Twitter, computers or the Internet... but nevertheless we had a GREAT Time! - Repost if you're a 80's baby."
"I was BORN in the 80's. - We are the last generation who learned to play in the street, we are the 1st who played video games, and we were the last to record songs off the radio on to cassettes... We learned how to program the VCR before anyone else, play with the Atari, Super Nintendo & Genesis (not to mention Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong). We also believed that the Internet would be a free world..... We are the generation of the Thunder Cat...s, Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Saved by the Bell and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We didn't have 99+ television stations, flat screens, surround sound, mp3s, iPods, iPhones, Facebook, Twitter, computers or the Internet... but nevertheless we had a GREAT Time! - Repost if you're a 80's baby."
20 November 2011
Math Comes To Life: Simplify
Dear pipsqueaks,
Do u remember those math equations where u have to solve for "x"? Oh, what fun, eh? Actually, I do kinda miss that- probably because it comes with easy satisfaction of finding out the answer. But of course, being the way we are, when the equation's full of brackets, multiple commands (ex. PM^2D- plus, minus, multiply n divide), n a sprinkle of "yab"- "a", "b" n "y"'s, it gets very difficult to focus on the "x". So what do u do? U simplify. Get rid of all those layers of unwanted confusion by moving them around n cancelling them out- n what do u know? Ta-da! "x= blah". It just makes so much more sense now that it's by itself on one side of the equal sign, n however confusing the other side looks, at least it's all there n accounted for.
Do u remember those math equations where u have to solve for "x"? Oh, what fun, eh? Actually, I do kinda miss that- probably because it comes with easy satisfaction of finding out the answer. But of course, being the way we are, when the equation's full of brackets, multiple commands (ex. PM^2D- plus, minus, multiply n divide), n a sprinkle of "yab"- "a", "b" n "y"'s, it gets very difficult to focus on the "x". So what do u do? U simplify. Get rid of all those layers of unwanted confusion by moving them around n cancelling them out- n what do u know? Ta-da! "x= blah". It just makes so much more sense now that it's by itself on one side of the equal sign, n however confusing the other side looks, at least it's all there n accounted for.
17 November 2011
Warning: Don't Upgrade Your GF to WIFE
*This is a share-post- I do not in any way claim to have written this but it's quite funny so I thought to share it*
WARNING: DON'T UPGRADE YOUR GF TO WIFE
Dear Tech Support Team,
Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 5.0 to Wife 1.0. I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child-processes that took up a lot of space and valuable resources.
In addition, Wife 1.0 installed itself into all other programs and now monitors all other system activities. Applications such as BachelorNights 10.3 , PlayBall 5.0 , BeerWithBuddies 7.5, and Outings 3.6 no longer run, crashing the system whenever selected.
I can't seem to keep Wife 1.0 in the background while attempting to run my favorite applications. I'm thinking about going back to Girlfriend 5.0 , but the 'uninstall' doesn't work on Wife 1.0 .
Please help!
Thanks,
"A Troubled User"
WARNING: DON'T UPGRADE YOUR GF TO WIFE
Dear Tech Support Team,
Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 5.0 to Wife 1.0. I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child-processes that took up a lot of space and valuable resources.
In addition, Wife 1.0 installed itself into all other programs and now monitors all other system activities. Applications such as BachelorNights 10.3 , PlayBall 5.0 , BeerWithBuddies 7.5, and Outings 3.6 no longer run, crashing the system whenever selected.
I can't seem to keep Wife 1.0 in the background while attempting to run my favorite applications. I'm thinking about going back to Girlfriend 5.0 , but the 'uninstall' doesn't work on Wife 1.0 .
Please help!
Thanks,
"A Troubled User"
15 November 2011
"Do You Come From Time?"
Dear pipsqueaks,
*spoiler alert: this post will mention the movie "In Time"- if u've already seen it or u don't plan to see it, then read on!*
For a movie that I didn't put much expectations when I walked in, it was surprisingly quite entertaining (another perfect example to expect nothing to avoid disappointment). Of course, not for Justin Timberlake's moves but, as a whole, the story was quite mind-boggling. Feeling like, all of a sudden, I've dropped out from the sky into a world with completely new rules, it did take a few seconds for some references to register (a coffee for 4mins?! Is that expensive or what?). A quick background: it portrays the world where time is wealth in all forms- health, money, status, etc. Time can buy u anything ur heart desires, including more time. What a funky way of thinking eh? Whoever dreamt up this world must have been friends with the person that made up the storyline for "Daybreakers" where Vampires ran the world- it's not a typical fangs movie! Just check it out n u'll know what I mean.
Anyways, as I was saying, it makes u think a lot. Complaints about lack of time/health (in such a case, the discussion's more than just hours or days, but more along the lines of "years", which in turn leads to sickness or simply old-age) n money. But if u really think about it, the two does go hand in hand. On the one hand, u can have all the time in the world, but having no money will be a miserable experience (I'm sorry, I hate to burst ur fairytale bubble, but u can't live on love only. Ur landlord will not take ur paper-drawn hearts for rent, nor will the cashier at the groceries). On the other hand, u can have all the money in the world, but it's nothing u can take with u to the grave (u'll need another currency for where ur going *nod*). So, in the end, it's the two on different ends of the scale. U can't live with one without the other, even more, they have to be in sync, or in mirror of one another.
13 November 2011
Random "Muslim 101"
Dear pipsqueaks,
*warning: the following post may come across as slightly offensive, so read with an open mind n heart*
Having woke with a massive headache n just overall discomfort, I'd never thought to make it through a mini tourist day in KL with my frenchies + giant swiss-german friend. To make the most out of what was left of this weekend, I agreed to join the guys for lunch n possibly a visit to the Bird Park or Butterfly Park (around the same area), neither of which I have made the time to go even though they were literally a few stops away. You know what they say, the closer u are, the less likely u'll have the urge to go. That's probably why now that I'm in Malaysia, I'm always looking to go "out". But that's a bad way of thinking, really. I should make the most of being so close to the famous Malaysian beaches n AOI (areas of interests) while I'm here! But, that doesn't stop me from wanting to go Myanmar, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam...etc. Just means I gotta travel even more to do both national n international! Good deal for me :)
12 November 2011
Ex-Clubber Phase
Dear pipsqueaks,
With my ears still ringing, throat still sore, and a piece of skin scrapped off on my left foot by my sandels, I've come to realize clubbing is really past my time. Of course, it wasn't always this bad to recover from a night out, but at my age, it's no longer that easy. Having slept at close to 6am, somehow, I just couldn't fall back to sleep when I woke at 11am. Mother of pearls. With lots to do on a Saturday, this is gonna be a painful weekend. Even so, I had such an awesome time last night- or should I say this morning- at Zouk that I'll definitely take my visiting friends there for sure!
Being the first time to go clubbing in KL for me, I'm quite glad it was at Zouk. Supposidly, it's the place to be on a Friday- or clubbing- night! Of course, yesterday wasn't just any Friday. It was also 11.11.2011, n of course, u can imagine the crowd of people screaming for an excuse to go crazy (mostly stressed out office peeps like moi). It's like giving a cage full of babies raining showers of pacifiers: u can expect a party for sure. Knowing only that it was a club with four dance floors- n the fact that clubs don't have that much of an effect on me as long as I'm with the right crowd, aka. willing to go full out at the bar n on the dance floor- it was just "hmm" for me when we reached the door. I don't remember much of what happened by then because that was probably when my litre of beer kicked in- yes, I can't take beer for the life of me, n if anything, I'd prefer quick n easy shots.
With my ears still ringing, throat still sore, and a piece of skin scrapped off on my left foot by my sandels, I've come to realize clubbing is really past my time. Of course, it wasn't always this bad to recover from a night out, but at my age, it's no longer that easy. Having slept at close to 6am, somehow, I just couldn't fall back to sleep when I woke at 11am. Mother of pearls. With lots to do on a Saturday, this is gonna be a painful weekend. Even so, I had such an awesome time last night- or should I say this morning- at Zouk that I'll definitely take my visiting friends there for sure!
Being the first time to go clubbing in KL for me, I'm quite glad it was at Zouk. Supposidly, it's the place to be on a Friday- or clubbing- night! Of course, yesterday wasn't just any Friday. It was also 11.11.2011, n of course, u can imagine the crowd of people screaming for an excuse to go crazy (mostly stressed out office peeps like moi). It's like giving a cage full of babies raining showers of pacifiers: u can expect a party for sure. Knowing only that it was a club with four dance floors- n the fact that clubs don't have that much of an effect on me as long as I'm with the right crowd, aka. willing to go full out at the bar n on the dance floor- it was just "hmm" for me when we reached the door. I don't remember much of what happened by then because that was probably when my litre of beer kicked in- yes, I can't take beer for the life of me, n if anything, I'd prefer quick n easy shots.
07 November 2011
Chilling in Kuching- Borneo 2011- Day 3
Dear pipsqueaks,
Being given an extra 1.5hr to sleep was compariable to a breath of fresh air in a designated smoking area: sweet! Not that I'm complaining about the lack of sleep, as long as it's worth the sacrifice, which the night definitely was! We had such a blast with the italians- it was awesome that the group chemistry matched ours so well! Too bad we didn't have more time to spend with them. Oh wells, there'll be next time- can always visit them in Singapore! But yah, returning to the hotel around 1ish n finally in bed by 2:30ish, surely u can understand what an extra an hour n a half to a 6am wake-up call meant to me. Good thing I randomly decided to check with the front desk after my shower- almost sleepwalking- when the pick-up time will be in the morning because it went from 7:30am to 9ish. Except, I couldn't get a hold of either of the boys about the change in time- yes, I stood at the boy's dorm door knocking for a good 5mins almost 3 in the morning- so I just left them a text n hopefully they'll read it in time. It would suck being all ready to go sitting in the lobby waiting only to find out departure isn't for a while.
06 November 2011
Chilling in Kuching- Borneo 2011- Day 2
Dear pipsqueaks,
Only knowing that I had to be up n ready to leave by 6:20am, I was up by 5:55am to wash up n pack for today's trip (although, I wasn't quite sure what we would be doing exactly- all the guys said were, "we"re going trekking at the national park"). So without knowing, or possibly, wanting to know too much, I prepared the usual. Side note: once again, I managed to lock myself out of the girl's dorm as I wobbled unconsciously out to the shared washroom, only to be reminded when I heard the loud "cluck" when the door closed. "Daaaaaaaaang it!"- unfortunately, no one was at the front desk to help me at the moment, but not wanting to waste time, I went to brush up first. Luckily, when I finished, a girl was at the counter to assist me. Even on vacation, my challenge with automatic locks follows me! So yes, soon enough, I was in my new trekking shoes that I bought yesterday (the guys were definitely right in telling me to buy them, or else today, in flipflops, would have been hell).
Only knowing that I had to be up n ready to leave by 6:20am, I was up by 5:55am to wash up n pack for today's trip (although, I wasn't quite sure what we would be doing exactly- all the guys said were, "we"re going trekking at the national park"). So without knowing, or possibly, wanting to know too much, I prepared the usual. Side note: once again, I managed to lock myself out of the girl's dorm as I wobbled unconsciously out to the shared washroom, only to be reminded when I heard the loud "cluck" when the door closed. "Daaaaaaaaang it!"- unfortunately, no one was at the front desk to help me at the moment, but not wanting to waste time, I went to brush up first. Luckily, when I finished, a girl was at the counter to assist me. Even on vacation, my challenge with automatic locks follows me! So yes, soon enough, I was in my new trekking shoes that I bought yesterday (the guys were definitely right in telling me to buy them, or else today, in flipflops, would have been hell).
05 November 2011
Chilling in Kuching- Borneo 2011- Day 1
Dear pipsqueaks,
Holy mother of pearls, I'm officially banning any flights before 9am. Seriously the most dreadful experience having to wake up at 4am to brush up n pack (okay, I figured the less time I give myself to pack, the more minimal I'll be- which was quite right). I was ready to go by 4:40am with time for a quick shake for breakfast. Since I wasn't sure whether the boys would still be busy with getting ready, I sent them a text message asking if they'd pick me up on their way to KL Sentral because I wasn't sure how taxi would be like on a saturday morning. Actually, the plan was to take the public transit, which would've taken me from my doorsteps all the way to KL Sentral for LCC Terminal bus transfer. Except, I hadn't think to check the time for the first train. Eventually, my french connection told me it won't start till 6am (crappidy- it's always such a pain to bargin for a reasonable price when there're really no other options!) But luckily, I ran into a nice chinese grandpa who ordered one of his young one's to take me for RM15 (still a rip off- how did I find out? He left the meter running n by the time we got there, the meter was still showing the jump start price at RM3- but I mean, I wouldn't mind for a RM10, but at such a rushed time, I just didn't have a choice). So I hopped on n bolted to KL Sentral to meet up with the boys. Side note: 15mins taxi to KL Sentral, 1hr-ish bus to LCCT, then the flight? Convenient? Yes. Enjoyable? Duh, no!
03 November 2011
As Promised
Dear pipsqueaks,
When was the last time u made a promise? Did you pull through with it, or bailed out epically? For some reason, I get the feeling "promises" have taken on a different kind of importance nowadays. These couple of months, I've encountered several people who have told me, they don't make promises. Of course, being me, I'd ask why. There's the one-phraser, "just because", n the pessimist, "no one makes promises any more", n the joker "promises are made to be broken" (I'd say he's a joker because I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt that he didn't actually mean it...hopefully). But seriously, what's the big deal with promises anyway?
When was the last time u made a promise? Did you pull through with it, or bailed out epically? For some reason, I get the feeling "promises" have taken on a different kind of importance nowadays. These couple of months, I've encountered several people who have told me, they don't make promises. Of course, being me, I'd ask why. There's the one-phraser, "just because", n the pessimist, "no one makes promises any more", n the joker "promises are made to be broken" (I'd say he's a joker because I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt that he didn't actually mean it...hopefully). But seriously, what's the big deal with promises anyway?
01 November 2011
Sitting on the Fence
Dear pipsqueaks,
Have u ever felt like ur going behind ur heart to cheer for someone? It's such an odd way of looking at the situation, but I feel the heart's rather a good timer- it unconsciously sets a countdown on how something or someone makes u feel. I know, I know, ur gonna ask, where'd this countdown come from? When does it begin? It's just a natural response n it begins the moment u come into contact. Remember when u used to love this toy of urs n u swear to god that if u ever lost it, u'd lose the meaning of life, etc? But as time goes by, that feeling of importance dies down. All of a sudden, as much as it was important, u don't feel much for it. Well, that's because its countdown ended, n unfortunately, some things cannot act for itself to keep its place.
Now, with a person, it's actually quite the same. Just as an example- no seriously, an example only- there's a guy that suddenly rose to the playing field. He's amazing n all those other fantabulous things, u know, the full package. U guys can talk for hours about anything n everything; spend days together n do everything n nothing; n just be so unexpectedly compatible. Except, as everything's just going perfectly, it's also going no where far- staying at the stage of simple admiration. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but let me remind u, this isn't highschool no more. Things are never as simple now that we've filled our lives with equally, if not more, important priorities. I don't know about others, but at least for me, I'd rather not waste time on things or people that won't be staying around. It's just too much trouble to go through all that (ex. suspicion, denial, hurt, growth, etc.) n end up right back at square one. Yah sure, some say they can just play around, but deep inside, it'll still hurt, even a little. Anyways, as I was saying, he's mr.incredible, but also mr.treadmill (running on the spot going no where).
Have u ever felt like ur going behind ur heart to cheer for someone? It's such an odd way of looking at the situation, but I feel the heart's rather a good timer- it unconsciously sets a countdown on how something or someone makes u feel. I know, I know, ur gonna ask, where'd this countdown come from? When does it begin? It's just a natural response n it begins the moment u come into contact. Remember when u used to love this toy of urs n u swear to god that if u ever lost it, u'd lose the meaning of life, etc? But as time goes by, that feeling of importance dies down. All of a sudden, as much as it was important, u don't feel much for it. Well, that's because its countdown ended, n unfortunately, some things cannot act for itself to keep its place.
Now, with a person, it's actually quite the same. Just as an example- no seriously, an example only- there's a guy that suddenly rose to the playing field. He's amazing n all those other fantabulous things, u know, the full package. U guys can talk for hours about anything n everything; spend days together n do everything n nothing; n just be so unexpectedly compatible. Except, as everything's just going perfectly, it's also going no where far- staying at the stage of simple admiration. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but let me remind u, this isn't highschool no more. Things are never as simple now that we've filled our lives with equally, if not more, important priorities. I don't know about others, but at least for me, I'd rather not waste time on things or people that won't be staying around. It's just too much trouble to go through all that (ex. suspicion, denial, hurt, growth, etc.) n end up right back at square one. Yah sure, some say they can just play around, but deep inside, it'll still hurt, even a little. Anyways, as I was saying, he's mr.incredible, but also mr.treadmill (running on the spot going no where).
Made for 2
Dear pipsqueaks,
(pre-Phuket short blab while i waited at the airport...)
After several attempts to make pre-arrangements for my Phuket trip, I've officially given up on those non-responsive tour agencies. Though, I can't really blame them because it seems the world had unconsciously created a "norm" that's insensitive to single travellers. "tour for 2", "dinner set for 2", "tickets for 2", etc. What are we- the lone explorers- suppose to do with that?! I know it's more cost-effective for them to schedule that way, but seriously, it just singles out the singles even more- thanks for the reminder, guys! *geez* That's quite alright, where there's a will, there's a way. I'll just team up with a stranger when I'm there- done n done!
(pre-Phuket short blab while i waited at the airport...)
After several attempts to make pre-arrangements for my Phuket trip, I've officially given up on those non-responsive tour agencies. Though, I can't really blame them because it seems the world had unconsciously created a "norm" that's insensitive to single travellers. "tour for 2", "dinner set for 2", "tickets for 2", etc. What are we- the lone explorers- suppose to do with that?! I know it's more cost-effective for them to schedule that way, but seriously, it just singles out the singles even more- thanks for the reminder, guys! *geez* That's quite alright, where there's a will, there's a way. I'll just team up with a stranger when I'm there- done n done!