Wtf-kably So

I think some people behave in certain ways, just to prove their worth. And in the midst of doing so, they develop a special talent to be incredible. incredibly annoying. wtf-kably annoying.

Today I received a hostile email that up till now, just makes me cringe.

"That was not what I said just now. I thought I made it very clear."

Yes, clearly wtf-kably annoying.

The Grass is Greener on the Other Side

I think very often, we look at others and feel envious about all sorts of things. I think we envy simply because we are not in that same position, or are in a different position (of course save to the extent that the other position we are looking at, does not involve disaster, pain or suffering). 

The point is, it is just a matter of perspective. While the one who envies, well, envies; the one who is envied probably views his position a matter-of-factly, and would not think he is being envied. 

My grass will always look greener to you; your grass will always look greener to me. 

We are all green with envy. But we fail to remember, whether your grass or mine, grass is just, well, green.

Random Banter

Tonight I had a 1 hour chat on FB with a relative who is my mom's age.

I talked to him about music, hocc, and joey yung.

Most enjoyable!

Simple Things

A few things that I'm happy about/ grateful for today:

My chair broke, but I managed to break the fall and didn't get hurt in the process.

I enjoyed my (pseudo) crab sandwich from "Salad Shop" tremendously.

I didn't have to wait long for a taxi to get my free ride home.

It's 12:32am, I've had a grand total of 1 1/2 hours of "non-work" today, but I'm not depressed about it.

Heavy Heart (Part Deux)

RIP.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

"Zen" is an Art

Seriously, Being Considerate is so Passe

I liken myself to a child who has to remind others it's his birthday and ask for a present. And notwithstanding having to bear the disappointment that no one remembered or thought of buying a present, when I do get the because-of-the-reminder-i-bought-you-a-present present, I nevertheless accept the gift and thank the one who gave it with a grateful heart. 

Retarded. 

I Feel Bad

One of the biggest challenges, is not only to be able to balance one's self interests against that of others'; but to also be able to balance the interests of those that matter to you.

Something as easy as with whom and where I should have dinner tonight.

Heavy Heart

Recently I have been very caught up with work - stressed, busy, tired, disgruntled and dissatisfied. 

"I am not being paid enough."

"Life sucks."

Well, at least I have the good fortune of experiencing a "sucky life". 

I ask myself, "What was I doing last Monday, 23 August?"

Well I went to the office, rushed work, got annoyed at phone calls, went for due diligence, rushed due diligence, came back to the office, continued with more work, felt tired, but pressed on to finish my work before leaving for the day. I billed about 12 hours that day.

But in that same 12 hours, someone else in a difference place was suffering beyond what I could ever imagine. Someone else never made it past the 12th hour to experience stress or tiredness or anything ever again. 

I have always been one to be so aware of my mortality - everyone is equally susceptible to becoming a non-entity; suddenly, randomly, from whatever reason, and in whatever place. The victim of an unfortunate accident would never have thought the next minute would be his last. I am not one to think "this kind of thing will never happen to me".

And yet, time and again, I get caught up with all sorts of things in life and create artificial worries, anxiety and anger for myself.  

At times like this, I am reminded of what has always weighed at the back of my mind - We all will one day become an inconsequential fragment of history. Cherish every breath, savour every complaint. Even bad experiences should not be taken for granted.

What A Difference 9 Years Makes

"circa"

Dear Snoopy

sweet dreams.

50% Ego, 50% Insanity

I started this so I can talk to myself legitimately.