I knew I should have written down my ideas when I had them. Oh well, I hope my ideas would start coming back for this post.
I promised in the previous post that I would write about religion and spirituality in this post but I decided to delay that to another time and instead talk about 'taking a bullet'. Now, I'm pretty sure most of you reading this has somewhat 'took a bullet' for someone else, no? That's all fine, except for when the person you took the bullet for acts like nothing happened. I'd say, that's just a whole bunch of bollocks, ain't it? You taking the bullet for a friend and what do you get in return? That's right, people misunderstanding you. Utter bollocks.
Nonetheless, I try to look at things in a positive manner and think that it might just work out for the better. However, this whole situation has played out one too many times. Well, four times to be exact, all of it ending with the same thing. Me 'taking a bullet', the person acting like nothing happened. Oh wait, maybe I should explain what I mean by 'taking a bullet', just to make things easier. Literally speaking, it means you would die for someone else by jumping in front of the path of the bullet. Figuratively speaking, it means that you would take the blame for someone else's actions.
I am certain that we can all agree on one thing: If the person is not worth taking a bullet for, why do it? Thing is, what can you do if it keeps happening to you? For example, every time you get blame for someone else's actions, that 'someone else' happens to be the exact same person? It's like a jinx, I tell you. No, this is not a joke. However, with that said, I don't mind taking a bullet. Wait, make that bullets. :) Not at all. Here's to you my friend.
On a comical note, Spider-Man takes bullets for people! How does he do it? :)
Anyways, I shall it leave here for you to ponder on the last time you took a bullet for someone else. Was it worth it? If not, why? and would you ever do it again? As for me, even though I won't, I'll probably have no choice. Here's to a better day!
Currently plugged in to: That's the Deal by The Deardof Peterson Group
10/13/2009
10/05/2009
After 2 years...
That's right. After 2 years, I have finally decided to blog again. To me, this is a big and bold step lunging into the 'darkness' again.
To refresh your memory, I usually write on stuff that is on my mind. No, I'm not talking about updating your status like on Facebook. This, my friends, is a whole new level. A never before seen, state of the art... (ok, back to the point) Since I have not been blogging for a good two years or so, I thought it would be good to write on something that my blog portrays, which is... Optimism. Now I don't know if the root word for that is "Optimistic" or not, but I safely assume that it is.
Anyway, to get the ball rolling, what does optimism mean? I've done a good old 2 seconds Googling and this is what I've found:
"Optimism is an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome"
Bravo! Don't you just love the sound of that? I sure do love it. To make things more interesting, it is stated that "Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best".
Now, I just want all of you to think about this: "How many times have you been in a situation where you might be thinking 'What have I done wrong?' or 'Could this situation get any worse?' or you know, something along those lines." It is safe to say that optimists DO NOT think that way.
We (by this, I assume that you are also an optimist for reading this post) generally think that all those situations are inherently good. Therefore, instead of thinking like the above mentioned, I personally like to think 'It is not that I have done anything wrong but it's possible that it wasn't meant to be this way' or instead of thinking 'could this situation...', I prefer to look for things that I can learn from the 'bad' situation. Noticed how I typed 'bad' in inverted commas, because for me, there is no such thing as a 'bad' situation. It's just good or not so good. Period.
I like to think that optimism relates closely with religion as well. Side note: I am thinking of writing on religion and spirituality in my next post. This is because religion usually 'trains' someone up to have an optimistic way of thinking. This is an undisputed fact.
What's the hardest part of being an optimist? It's not the thinking that is the problem but the act itself is not easy. As we often hear the phrase 'it is easier said than done'. That, I believe is just another good old cliché. If you are determined to do something, you are definitely going to get it done. Example: when you are hungry at night and you want to eat, do you not eat? Yes, you may not want to eat maybe because you are lazy or on a diet. Point here is that: you are determined enough to take whatever action is needed. I know, it might not sound as simple as this in reality but truth be told, it is. Let's have another one of those cliché - truth hurts.
So, with this, I leave it to all of you to think for yourselves, to be [an optimist] or not to be? I know my answer, do you know yours?
Currently plugged in to: Stay by Estrella
To refresh your memory, I usually write on stuff that is on my mind. No, I'm not talking about updating your status like on Facebook. This, my friends, is a whole new level. A never before seen, state of the art... (ok, back to the point) Since I have not been blogging for a good two years or so, I thought it would be good to write on something that my blog portrays, which is... Optimism. Now I don't know if the root word for that is "Optimistic" or not, but I safely assume that it is.
Anyway, to get the ball rolling, what does optimism mean? I've done a good old 2 seconds Googling and this is what I've found:
"Optimism is an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome"
Bravo! Don't you just love the sound of that? I sure do love it. To make things more interesting, it is stated that "Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best".
Now, I just want all of you to think about this: "How many times have you been in a situation where you might be thinking 'What have I done wrong?' or 'Could this situation get any worse?' or you know, something along those lines." It is safe to say that optimists DO NOT think that way.
We (by this, I assume that you are also an optimist for reading this post) generally think that all those situations are inherently good. Therefore, instead of thinking like the above mentioned, I personally like to think 'It is not that I have done anything wrong but it's possible that it wasn't meant to be this way' or instead of thinking 'could this situation...', I prefer to look for things that I can learn from the 'bad' situation. Noticed how I typed 'bad' in inverted commas, because for me, there is no such thing as a 'bad' situation. It's just good or not so good. Period.
I like to think that optimism relates closely with religion as well. Side note: I am thinking of writing on religion and spirituality in my next post. This is because religion usually 'trains' someone up to have an optimistic way of thinking. This is an undisputed fact.
What's the hardest part of being an optimist? It's not the thinking that is the problem but the act itself is not easy. As we often hear the phrase 'it is easier said than done'. That, I believe is just another good old cliché. If you are determined to do something, you are definitely going to get it done. Example: when you are hungry at night and you want to eat, do you not eat? Yes, you may not want to eat maybe because you are lazy or on a diet. Point here is that: you are determined enough to take whatever action is needed. I know, it might not sound as simple as this in reality but truth be told, it is. Let's have another one of those cliché - truth hurts.
So, with this, I leave it to all of you to think for yourselves, to be [an optimist] or not to be? I know my answer, do you know yours?
Currently plugged in to: Stay by Estrella
12/19/2007
Land of the Tsars
Hello there! After a long absence of blogging, it feels good to be able to blog again! I know, I've been very very lazy to blog but I knew I had to expose Moscow to the world. For some reasons.
The trip to Moscow had been very relaxing. Not too long, neither was it too short. Thai Airways certainly made the flight from Bangkok to Moscow a 9 hour stress free flight. Touching down at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, I walked straight up to the immigration counter and believe me, the amount of English that they know is ... So, this officer asked me where did I fly from and I answered, "Bangkok". Then she asked me again and I answered the same thing. I didn't know what hit her when suddenly she said, "Lithuania?!" I said, "No no, B-A-N-G-K-O-K". OK, that was fun. Seriously.
Coming out from the airport , I wasn't too disappointed since I've been told not to expect much. It's hard to describe but it does seem a little "dodgy" if that's the word to describe the first look at Moscow, well not literally.
So here we are. Moscow. I am feeling quite excited actually because the drivers here are AMAZING. There's just so much to see here in Moscow. Days 1 & 2 have been enjoyable for me.
On my first day, I followed my brother to a Psychology lesson. It was rather interesting as I had heard of some stuff from when I was studying Sociology at uni. There were some similarities between Russian and German too, i.e. Bibliotheka - Bibliothek which both means library.
Not too friendly people, these Muscovites are. All in all, it's all good. Cigarettes are cheap as well.
Around RM5 could get you a box of 20 Marlboros. Now, that's what I'm talking about.
I shall now leave you all with some photos. Await my next update!
Red Square's Entrance
St. Basil's Cathedral
MMA's Dean Building
Don't ask
Mr. Ferret - General Maximus
From Moscow,
Dasvidanya.
The trip to Moscow had been very relaxing. Not too long, neither was it too short. Thai Airways certainly made the flight from Bangkok to Moscow a 9 hour stress free flight. Touching down at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, I walked straight up to the immigration counter and believe me, the amount of English that they know is ... So, this officer asked me where did I fly from and I answered, "Bangkok". Then she asked me again and I answered the same thing. I didn't know what hit her when suddenly she said, "Lithuania?!" I said, "No no, B-A-N-G-K-O-K". OK, that was fun. Seriously.
Coming out from the airport , I wasn't too disappointed since I've been told not to expect much. It's hard to describe but it does seem a little "dodgy" if that's the word to describe the first look at Moscow, well not literally.
So here we are. Moscow. I am feeling quite excited actually because the drivers here are AMAZING. There's just so much to see here in Moscow. Days 1 & 2 have been enjoyable for me.
On my first day, I followed my brother to a Psychology lesson. It was rather interesting as I had heard of some stuff from when I was studying Sociology at uni. There were some similarities between Russian and German too, i.e. Bibliotheka - Bibliothek which both means library.
Not too friendly people, these Muscovites are. All in all, it's all good. Cigarettes are cheap as well.
Around RM5 could get you a box of 20 Marlboros. Now, that's what I'm talking about.
I shall now leave you all with some photos. Await my next update!
Red Square's Entrance
St. Basil's Cathedral
MMA's Dean Building
Don't ask
Mr. Ferret - General Maximus
From Moscow,
Dasvidanya.
8/15/2007
...of the Mind, Emotions and ... Unity
It is somehow interesting how this topic came to my mind. Well, as we all know, Merdeka is just around the corner and although some of you are not feeling excited about it, I sure am! Malaysia is going to be 50 years old! (of course, that's not a long time if you compare to the likes of America or England but hey, it is a milestone!) Call me patriotic or not, doesn't matter. I'm just keeping a neutral point of view on this one.
After leaving the country to come to a foreign place to further my studies, I have thought about the difference between where I am now to where I was born and bred. Of course, there will be mixed comments and thoughts on this one. For example, some of you might say, "Don't come back again!" or maybe some of you might say, "You should serve the country". No matter what happens, I feel that at some point, it's good for me to return something back to the country which has shaped me for who I am now.
I mean, what's important is that we have an identity to fall back on, like it or not. We are what we call, "Malaysians". Besides, the 5 things that would create our identity is our national flag, our national coat-of-arms, our national song, our national language, and of course, our national pledge (rukun negara). Yes, the one that we use to dread every Monday during our assembly. Nonetheless, it still represents who we are. At least, if people asks me where I'm from, I'm proud to say, "I'm from Malaysia, mate". OK, maybe the last bit needs to be scraped off.
I've seen many Malaysians saying things like, "I'm Malaysian Malay", "I'm Malaysian Chinese", "I'm Malaysian Indian", etc. for their introduction. I don't see the unity here. Aren't we all considered "Malaysians"? Is there a further separation amongst ourselves here? Where's the unity as a nation? Of course, some of you might say that the word "Malaysian" sounds to "Malay-ish". Isn't that discriminating? More like stereotyping. Not all Malays are bad, lazy, etc. I could find Chinese and Indians alike too. Alright, this issue might get too sensitive so I'm gonna leave it here.
What I'm trying to say here is that as we are living in the same country which has brought us so many fond memories e.g. late night mamaks, clubbing hot spots, DJ Tiësto, foosball, Asia Cafe, etc. therefore, we should not have 'specific' labels for one another. Oh, not to mention the nice beaches that I've enjoyed with my friends, and what about all the hot people (guys and girls)? Ramli burgers, durians... I'm telling you, the list is endless. I mean, we all enjoy these things together, and when something goes wrong, e.g. recession, we all suffer together. It's only how well we deal with the problems that arise. The main action is to act with the mind and not through our emotions. Clearly, that has been the problem. Imagine, if we all work with our mind, wouldn't it be a positive step up for all of us? Yes, it's impossible to achieve such a huge task but we ALL have to start trying. Vision 2020 is now but a whisker's away but if things are like the way it is now, it will be like the width of the ocean.
(Don't ask me why I chose Amber Chia but hey, she's considered an Asian hottie)
My friends come from all walks of life, different backgrounds, different cultures but it's good to see that we can all go out and have a good talk over a nice glass of 'sirap limau ais'. This is a mind-set which I would praise, without doubt. If anyone out there still stereotypes others, use your mind. The specialty we have as humans is the mind. If we act through emotions, what difference are we to animals? Don't put the blame on the government, but start shaping the way you think. It's not always that the government work for the best of others. They are trying to work for the better of everyone in the country but there will definitely be pot holes and thorns near and far in between. Be patient.
Currently plugged in to: Lost Prophets - Can't Catch Tomorrow
After leaving the country to come to a foreign place to further my studies, I have thought about the difference between where I am now to where I was born and bred. Of course, there will be mixed comments and thoughts on this one. For example, some of you might say, "Don't come back again!" or maybe some of you might say, "You should serve the country". No matter what happens, I feel that at some point, it's good for me to return something back to the country which has shaped me for who I am now.
I mean, what's important is that we have an identity to fall back on, like it or not. We are what we call, "Malaysians". Besides, the 5 things that would create our identity is our national flag, our national coat-of-arms, our national song, our national language, and of course, our national pledge (rukun negara). Yes, the one that we use to dread every Monday during our assembly. Nonetheless, it still represents who we are. At least, if people asks me where I'm from, I'm proud to say, "I'm from Malaysia, mate". OK, maybe the last bit needs to be scraped off.
I've seen many Malaysians saying things like, "I'm Malaysian Malay", "I'm Malaysian Chinese", "I'm Malaysian Indian", etc. for their introduction. I don't see the unity here. Aren't we all considered "Malaysians"? Is there a further separation amongst ourselves here? Where's the unity as a nation? Of course, some of you might say that the word "Malaysian" sounds to "Malay-ish". Isn't that discriminating? More like stereotyping. Not all Malays are bad, lazy, etc. I could find Chinese and Indians alike too. Alright, this issue might get too sensitive so I'm gonna leave it here.
What I'm trying to say here is that as we are living in the same country which has brought us so many fond memories e.g. late night mamaks, clubbing hot spots, DJ Tiësto, foosball, Asia Cafe, etc. therefore, we should not have 'specific' labels for one another. Oh, not to mention the nice beaches that I've enjoyed with my friends, and what about all the hot people (guys and girls)? Ramli burgers, durians... I'm telling you, the list is endless. I mean, we all enjoy these things together, and when something goes wrong, e.g. recession, we all suffer together. It's only how well we deal with the problems that arise. The main action is to act with the mind and not through our emotions. Clearly, that has been the problem. Imagine, if we all work with our mind, wouldn't it be a positive step up for all of us? Yes, it's impossible to achieve such a huge task but we ALL have to start trying. Vision 2020 is now but a whisker's away but if things are like the way it is now, it will be like the width of the ocean.
(Don't ask me why I chose Amber Chia but hey, she's considered an Asian hottie)
My friends come from all walks of life, different backgrounds, different cultures but it's good to see that we can all go out and have a good talk over a nice glass of 'sirap limau ais'. This is a mind-set which I would praise, without doubt. If anyone out there still stereotypes others, use your mind. The specialty we have as humans is the mind. If we act through emotions, what difference are we to animals? Don't put the blame on the government, but start shaping the way you think. It's not always that the government work for the best of others. They are trying to work for the better of everyone in the country but there will definitely be pot holes and thorns near and far in between. Be patient.
Currently plugged in to: Lost Prophets - Can't Catch Tomorrow
8/07/2007
E-M-O
Well well, after that last take on youth culture, which I hope you guys enjoyed it, I decided to go on the topic of "emo".
Now, that's no longer a new term for us all but maybe to certain people, I don't know. But anyway, how often do you see your friends being emo and all? What's this whole bullsh*t about being emo? I mean, I'm not against those of you who are emo, it's fine by me. To me, it's just another way to express who you are, etc.
But, WHY is this happening? I'm so interested in this topic i decided to blog one whole post about being emo. Why is it that emo people have an apathetic mood? What makes them an emo? How would you classify an emo person? MSN nicknames saying things like, "I'm crying my heart out", "My heart bleeds for you", etc. (OK, maybe those are over exaggerating but you get my point here.) Yea, for sure those are just ways of expressing your feelings.
What's the reason? Could it be that someone left a hole in your heart? Maybe you're being lonely? BUT wait, if you hang out with a bunch of emos, that's not being alone. Hmm... Or maybe it's because of stress? I don't know. I'm still searching for an answer on how people become emo.
Then again, is there a specific explanation for emo? What about if you're just keeping quiet and don't feel like talking? Some say, that's emo.
Maybe it's the media where emo bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Rise Against, My Chemical Romance, Alkaline Trio and the likes are being publicized in the media more often than good discovery programs. No doubt they play good music. Even my mum who's always laughing thinks that their music is cool. Oh well, but it also might be where a person fails to express his/her feelings for someone he/she likes or maybe they have a low self esteem, etc. It's rather easy to say that these are just one of the many things in life that we all have to go through. I don't remember my grandfather telling me about how he and his friends back then were emo about not getting what they wanted. Maybe it's the whole religious and cultural background thing where some people have strong beliefs. I don't know.
Time's changed I suppose. Maybe it's the fault of globalization. Never know. Before I leave you guys to ponder on the word "emo" for a bit, check this video out. (Dear diary, mood: apathetic.) LOL. Maybe I should be emo. Their fashion and music seem cool to me.
Currently plugged in to: Feeder - The Way I'm Feeling.
Now, that's no longer a new term for us all but maybe to certain people, I don't know. But anyway, how often do you see your friends being emo and all? What's this whole bullsh*t about being emo? I mean, I'm not against those of you who are emo, it's fine by me. To me, it's just another way to express who you are, etc.
But, WHY is this happening? I'm so interested in this topic i decided to blog one whole post about being emo. Why is it that emo people have an apathetic mood? What makes them an emo? How would you classify an emo person? MSN nicknames saying things like, "I'm crying my heart out", "My heart bleeds for you", etc. (OK, maybe those are over exaggerating but you get my point here.) Yea, for sure those are just ways of expressing your feelings.
What's the reason? Could it be that someone left a hole in your heart? Maybe you're being lonely? BUT wait, if you hang out with a bunch of emos, that's not being alone. Hmm... Or maybe it's because of stress? I don't know. I'm still searching for an answer on how people become emo.
Then again, is there a specific explanation for emo? What about if you're just keeping quiet and don't feel like talking? Some say, that's emo.
Maybe it's the media where emo bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Rise Against, My Chemical Romance, Alkaline Trio and the likes are being publicized in the media more often than good discovery programs. No doubt they play good music. Even my mum who's always laughing thinks that their music is cool. Oh well, but it also might be where a person fails to express his/her feelings for someone he/she likes or maybe they have a low self esteem, etc. It's rather easy to say that these are just one of the many things in life that we all have to go through. I don't remember my grandfather telling me about how he and his friends back then were emo about not getting what they wanted. Maybe it's the whole religious and cultural background thing where some people have strong beliefs. I don't know.
Time's changed I suppose. Maybe it's the fault of globalization. Never know. Before I leave you guys to ponder on the word "emo" for a bit, check this video out. (Dear diary, mood: apathetic.) LOL. Maybe I should be emo. Their fashion and music seem cool to me.
Currently plugged in to: Feeder - The Way I'm Feeling.
8/06/2007
Youth Culture
Hi kids! That's right. Today, walk with me into the deep end of our own life, our culture.
I was just doing my weekly tutorial reading and this week's topic happened to be on youth culture and lifestyles. After giving it a thought, might as well go on with it, no? Anyway, this is what I'm talking about:
Yes,that's what I'm talking about. That is what's going on between us all. I mean, while you say that puberty is a development stage, youth will therefore be a socially and culturally constructed category of great interest. Now then, what exactly is youth culture?
It basically involves a number of practices: identity, socializing, creativity, resistance to dominant structures (how true is that?) and of course, hybridity. If you don't get what I'm trying to say here, think about skinheads, punks, goth or in Australia, the Lebanese youth gangs in Sydney or maybe the Vietnamese youths in Melbourne. Think about the movies WE watch, the music WE listen to, even the style we want to follow. But, it's always the same words that are heard, like, "Why did you get a tattoo?!" or maybe, "That's a really short skirt". You get my point.
So, what's the point in all of these exactly?
I'm saying that today's youth cultures are sometimes taken too seriously. Think about it, not many of us, in fact, I don't think ANY of us would want to follow the same boring traditional transition to adulthood; completing education, getting a job, leaving home, starting a family and become a parent. Hell, we all want something interesting in between the transitions now, don't we? Of course, some subcultures have less trouble getting accepted by families and societies. Piercings and tatts? Now, that might just be a problem. Being a skater boy? Not a problem. Get my point here? Imagine walking around with tattoos and piercings. LOL.
One can even classify their group by coming from different ethnic groups and cultural background. What may seem contradictory identity discourses to an older generations seem perfectly logical to youths (us), who pull upon a range of sources in their personal profile of preferences. OK, too much words. I know. In a nutshell: It is now acceptable to have a passion in politics but at the same time, having the same passion for Rock music.
Sometimes, you can't just choose being involve in one cultural group and then just have fun without conflict or opposition. Guys: Get involve in DOTA groups or foosball. Girls: Get involve in Zara or MNG shopping. You get the picture.
But all in all, we are just a bunch of youngsters. We love constantly exploring the likely possibilities for action according to the cultural norms. We are after all, exposed to various youth cultures and of popular culture. Mainstream music, box office movies, etc. My Chemical Romance, Justin Timberlake, Die Hard 4.0, and Transformers. Enough said.
There's nothing wrong if we don't like politics. Actually, we LOVE politics, don't we? And we do love our parents. Put it this way; It's just a way of expression and creativity. Better than walking around shooting people in the head. Wait, that's also one of the different subcultures that exist amongst us. Hmmm...
The next time your parents ask you something, show them this post! (I'm kidding.)
Currently plugged in to: Sing It Back - Moloko
I was just doing my weekly tutorial reading and this week's topic happened to be on youth culture and lifestyles. After giving it a thought, might as well go on with it, no? Anyway, this is what I'm talking about:
Yes,that's what I'm talking about. That is what's going on between us all. I mean, while you say that puberty is a development stage, youth will therefore be a socially and culturally constructed category of great interest. Now then, what exactly is youth culture?
It basically involves a number of practices: identity, socializing, creativity, resistance to dominant structures (how true is that?) and of course, hybridity. If you don't get what I'm trying to say here, think about skinheads, punks, goth or in Australia, the Lebanese youth gangs in Sydney or maybe the Vietnamese youths in Melbourne. Think about the movies WE watch, the music WE listen to, even the style we want to follow. But, it's always the same words that are heard, like, "Why did you get a tattoo?!" or maybe, "That's a really short skirt". You get my point.
So, what's the point in all of these exactly?
I'm saying that today's youth cultures are sometimes taken too seriously. Think about it, not many of us, in fact, I don't think ANY of us would want to follow the same boring traditional transition to adulthood; completing education, getting a job, leaving home, starting a family and become a parent. Hell, we all want something interesting in between the transitions now, don't we? Of course, some subcultures have less trouble getting accepted by families and societies. Piercings and tatts? Now, that might just be a problem. Being a skater boy? Not a problem. Get my point here? Imagine walking around with tattoos and piercings. LOL.
One can even classify their group by coming from different ethnic groups and cultural background. What may seem contradictory identity discourses to an older generations seem perfectly logical to youths (us), who pull upon a range of sources in their personal profile of preferences. OK, too much words. I know. In a nutshell: It is now acceptable to have a passion in politics but at the same time, having the same passion for Rock music.
Sometimes, you can't just choose being involve in one cultural group and then just have fun without conflict or opposition. Guys: Get involve in DOTA groups or foosball. Girls: Get involve in Zara or MNG shopping. You get the picture.
But all in all, we are just a bunch of youngsters. We love constantly exploring the likely possibilities for action according to the cultural norms. We are after all, exposed to various youth cultures and of popular culture. Mainstream music, box office movies, etc. My Chemical Romance, Justin Timberlake, Die Hard 4.0, and Transformers. Enough said.
There's nothing wrong if we don't like politics. Actually, we LOVE politics, don't we? And we do love our parents. Put it this way; It's just a way of expression and creativity. Better than walking around shooting people in the head. Wait, that's also one of the different subcultures that exist amongst us. Hmmm...
The next time your parents ask you something, show them this post! (I'm kidding.)
Currently plugged in to: Sing It Back - Moloko
7/23/2007
...of Guys' Ego and Girls' Pride...
Hey everyone! Sorry about the long delay for a new post. Well, now that I'm back in Hobart, everything will be up and running again! :) Anyways, before I get started, I just wanted to say that my trip back in Malaysia was really short and it was great meeting up with you guys again! If I wasn't able to meet up with anyone of you, I'll make it up to you people at the end of the year, which means that this blog would not be working as efficiently as it would. BTW, below are some pictures that I took from a trip along the East Coast of Tasmania.
Wombat Jr.
The oh-so-famous Tasmanian Devil
Nice scenery there, no?
Alright then, I've gotten this idea of writing about guys' ego and girls' pride from Vee. Thank you! We were talking and it then hit me that everything that happens seem to revolve around egos and prides. No doubt, guys have the biggest egos around on earth while girls would, if you allow me, have the biggest pride around.
No offense to anyone, but that is the ultimate truth. It's simple, when a guy's ego is blown, they come back attacking, daggers out and punches below the belt. Literally and not literally. Girls do not deserve the harsh words these guys sent their way at all. No, don't get me wrong. I mean, I do like girls but it's not like I'm protecting them and dissing us guys. However, that is to be the truth, unfortunately.
So often do we hear stories about guys hitting girls in a relationship, and not the other way around. Funny. And they say girls are meaner than guys. I mean, the worst a girl could do to a guy is to break-up in front of their face. OK, in a way, that's bad as that inflicts emotional sickness but guys hitting girls? That's physical abuse.
Guys who do such things are d--ks. They probably feel insecure and not having the 'power'. That's just dumb. It's all a psychological factor. In today's society, who said that males are the dominant species? To them, it's like a shallow, temporary high that they get every time they do it. Just like bullies in elementary school. Those bullies grow up, and eventually, some still remain the same. Too bad they can't just learn to mature.
Now, they say it takes two to tango. Fair enough. Apart from talking on and on about guys' ego, let us now talk about a girl's pride. Of course, some, if not most girls have this thing we call pride in them. Well, according to a dictionary, pride simply means: a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character. Therefore, can it be agreed then that when a girl is hurt, she'll do things unexpectedly or sometimes act like someone else? Is it merely to protect her own image? I now need girls to give me feedbacks on this. I might be wrong or I might have missed on lots of things yet to be mentioned. Mind you, pride is considered one of the seven sins. And as the saying goes, "pride comes before fall".
Nonetheless, of course it is wrong for a guy to hit a girl. Pardon me, not only does a guy need to hit a girl to prove that his ego is as big as the size of Russia, but sometimes, the way a guy talks to defend himself, etc. you just know it! Girls on the other hand, when they get hurt or bruised, they would probably 'protect' themselves by acting strange/differently. Guys and girls are nice creatures to hang around with, if you know just how to deal with them.
However, don't get me wrong here. I'm not saying that I fully or 100% totally understand the behavior of both guys and girls, hell, I don't even understand myself fully at times. No kidding. All I want to say here is that arguments and misunderstandings are bound to happen between friends, in relationships, or whatever it is when you interact in a society like this. Sometimes, to solve a problem or to get over something, try and put aside our differences. Talk it out. I know it's hard but it's worth a try. Girls: If a guy still can't get on level terms with you after talking to him slowly, carefully, affectionately, etc. Leave him, he's a pain. You deserve better. Guys: If a girl doesn't get on level terms with you, she's probably having PMS, try another time. No, I'm not kidding. That just MIGHT be the reason on why she's not processing all the things you're saying.
Well, I guess this is all for now. Good luck to you people out there and take care. After all that, it seems to me that my side is probably more on girls, but I guess it's how you perceive it. Later!
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Alright then, I've gotten this idea of writing about guys' ego and girls' pride from Vee. Thank you! We were talking and it then hit me that everything that happens seem to revolve around egos and prides. No doubt, guys have the biggest egos around on earth while girls would, if you allow me, have the biggest pride around.
No offense to anyone, but that is the ultimate truth. It's simple, when a guy's ego is blown, they come back attacking, daggers out and punches below the belt. Literally and not literally. Girls do not deserve the harsh words these guys sent their way at all. No, don't get me wrong. I mean, I do like girls but it's not like I'm protecting them and dissing us guys. However, that is to be the truth, unfortunately.
So often do we hear stories about guys hitting girls in a relationship, and not the other way around. Funny. And they say girls are meaner than guys. I mean, the worst a girl could do to a guy is to break-up in front of their face. OK, in a way, that's bad as that inflicts emotional sickness but guys hitting girls? That's physical abuse.
Guys who do such things are d--ks. They probably feel insecure and not having the 'power'. That's just dumb. It's all a psychological factor. In today's society, who said that males are the dominant species? To them, it's like a shallow, temporary high that they get every time they do it. Just like bullies in elementary school. Those bullies grow up, and eventually, some still remain the same. Too bad they can't just learn to mature.
Now, they say it takes two to tango. Fair enough. Apart from talking on and on about guys' ego, let us now talk about a girl's pride. Of course, some, if not most girls have this thing we call pride in them. Well, according to a dictionary, pride simply means: a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character. Therefore, can it be agreed then that when a girl is hurt, she'll do things unexpectedly or sometimes act like someone else? Is it merely to protect her own image? I now need girls to give me feedbacks on this. I might be wrong or I might have missed on lots of things yet to be mentioned. Mind you, pride is considered one of the seven sins. And as the saying goes, "pride comes before fall".
Nonetheless, of course it is wrong for a guy to hit a girl. Pardon me, not only does a guy need to hit a girl to prove that his ego is as big as the size of Russia, but sometimes, the way a guy talks to defend himself, etc. you just know it! Girls on the other hand, when they get hurt or bruised, they would probably 'protect' themselves by acting strange/differently. Guys and girls are nice creatures to hang around with, if you know just how to deal with them.
However, don't get me wrong here. I'm not saying that I fully or 100% totally understand the behavior of both guys and girls, hell, I don't even understand myself fully at times. No kidding. All I want to say here is that arguments and misunderstandings are bound to happen between friends, in relationships, or whatever it is when you interact in a society like this. Sometimes, to solve a problem or to get over something, try and put aside our differences. Talk it out. I know it's hard but it's worth a try. Girls: If a guy still can't get on level terms with you after talking to him slowly, carefully, affectionately, etc. Leave him, he's a pain. You deserve better. Guys: If a girl doesn't get on level terms with you, she's probably having PMS, try another time. No, I'm not kidding. That just MIGHT be the reason on why she's not processing all the things you're saying.
Well, I guess this is all for now. Good luck to you people out there and take care. After all that, it seems to me that my side is probably more on girls, but I guess it's how you perceive it. Later!
Currently plugged in to: 30 Second to Mars - A Modern Myth
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