Saturday, July 04, 2009
I realised I couldnt control my emotions the last week.
At last i've finally seen the true colours of people.
Clemz walked through the seasons at
Friday, June 05, 2009
I always claim that i hate it when people take me for granted.
Never did i realise that,
The one that really take people for granted is actually me.
I tend to take people around me for granted,
especially the ones that are closer to me like my family and friends.
It wasnt until few weeks back that i realise this major flaw in me.
All along, i wasnt very appreciative towards my dad.
What i plan to do next is to treat my dad for a meal when Father's day arrive next week.
Sad to say,
This is actually the first time i'm doing something for my dad for father's day.
I want to be appreciative towards the people around me.
I'm trying to critique myself to become a better person.
As the saying goes,
Its better to be late than never.
Thank you ray for letting me see a clearer picture today.
I know i wasnt very appreciative of you as well.
Clemz walked through the seasons at
Sunday, May 24, 2009
This is so true...
You are a type 1B Person
You have a need for other people to like and admire you, and yet you tend to be critical of yourself. While you have some personality weaknesses you are generally able to compensate for them. You have considerable unused capacity that you have not turned to your advantage. Disciplined and self-controlled on the outside, you tend to be worrisome and insecure on the inside. At times you have serious doubts as to whether you have made the right decision or done the right thing. You prefer a certain amount of change and variety and become dissatisfied when hemmed in by restrictions and limitations. You also pride yourself as an independent thinker; and do not accept others' statements without satisfactory proof. But you have found it unwise to be too frank in revealing yourself to others. At times you are extroverted, affable, and sociable, while at other times you are introverted, wary, and reserved. Some of your aspirations tend to be rather unrealistic.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
NO ACT OF KINDESS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, IS EVER WASTED.
Kindness is a privilege not a norm.
Well, one of my occasional unusual random thought again.
Not refering to anyone or any incident. :)
Sometimes i feel that we humans take things for granted.
Yes, i do admit.
I, myself, take things for granted as well.
It appears that we are beings that constantly want more.
We will never be satisfied in a stagnant situation.
When others show us kindness,
we would deem it as a norm.
Often we would take it for granted.
And we would never realise that it is a privilege and not a norm.
The ones that we often take for granted are the people that are closest to us.
Our families, our friends, our loved ones.
Does your dad drives you around?
Does your mum wash your clothes and cooks your meal?
Ask yourself this.
Have you ever said a "thank you" to your dad who drives you around,
and a "thank you" to your mum who washes your clothes and cooks your meals.
You might have shouted at them,
screamed at them or even beared grudges.
but they have always forgiven you because they love you.
But have you ever showed your appreciation for the things that they have done for you?
How about the way we treat our friends?
If there is a friend who shows you kindness,
as time passes, would you take his kindness for granted?
If one day, he/she no longer gives you the same treatment,
would you question he/she about it?
Take for example,
there's a friend who would always buy you gifts everytime they travelled.
If one day,
he did not bring back any gifts.
How would you feel?
Do you feel disappointed?
At times, we are so used to it
that we feel that others should give us the same usual treatment that we expected.
But when they dont,
we would just feel negative towards the situation,
pondering on why he/she didnt get us a gift.
How about in a relationship?
A guy might send a gal back home after every dates.
But what if one do he doesnt?
How would the gal feel?
If a guy send a gal one rose everyday.
On the 100th day, he didnt send any.
The gal would be expecting the rose.
But how would she feel if she didnt receive a rose on that day?
Likewise, a gal might do many sweet little gifts for a gal for every special occasion.
What if one day, she no longer prepare such gifts?
How would the guy feel?
I feel that taking kindness for granted is just an inevitable aspect of our life.
However, we really should start to appreciate the people around us more before we lose them.
Of course, Those mentioned above are just "What ifs".
You may disagree with me.
But before you start taking the next person for granted, do appreciate the kindness they have showed you. :)
Clemz walked through the seasons at
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Survive but not forget your principles
How does it feels to be stuck in a place that is full of lies?
Everyone around you are lying.
They lie to cover their own asses.
They lie to please thieir supervisor.
They lie to get lesser duties and covers.
And they lie so that she would end her naggings earlier.
In such an environment,
it seems that the only choice that you have,
is to do what the others are doing.
To lie.
If you don't,
you'll be going against her.
And this means more duties and more overnight covers on weekends.
In such a situation,
what would you choose?
To follow your principles
or to betray your principles to give in to her so that you've a easier life in camp?
I was in her room for 4 hours along with the other 3 department ICs.
At that moment,
I just felt that they were liers.
Everyone was just lying to make her feel good.
I was so sick of lying and giving the "correct answer" just to please her.
I told the truth and opposed her directly.
The truth hurts.
And naturally, i was given punishments.
Normally, i would step out of her room feeling angry.
But that day,
I felt happy instead.
I no longer had to lie and please her.
She simply wasnt worth my time to be angry and upset.
Principles vs extra duties.
I'm still trying to adapt.
And i'm trying to find the best way to survive.
I know its hard not to let the way you survive in camp affect the way you deal with your personal life.
But i guess they key is to
Survive but not forget your principles.
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