Sunday, July 12, 2009
3:49 PM
TJ and Derek slept over at my house yesterday and I thought it will be a terrific idea for the three of us to go on a trip, out of Singapore after we have faithfully served our homeland. And of course, TJ, being the most prudent serviceman amongst us, suggested that we should start saving $150 per month, so that after our jail term, we will have enough to go on a holiday. He reckon that I should get an account book and manually record down my expenditures and savings so that I'll have a full understanding and clarity where my hard earned money spill to. I toyed with the idea and decided to take up his suggestion. Anyway, it was only TJ and me talking about it. Derek was snoring away...but I'm pretty sure the trip will materialise. I have 20 months to save! 20 months to ORD. woots :D
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
1:29 AM
I did a silly thing today.
As I saw the train approaching, I stretched out my hand and flagged. One thing I've learnt from my military life( perhaps the only thing that I will ever learn) is the ability to suck things up, no matter how bad the situation is. Pack my feelings and off I go. I've learnt that complaining isn't really a strategy and rather than sit in one corner and mull over the matter, its better that we get back on track, and see what good can we get from the wreck.
Unfortunately, Problems is unlike Sex- the longer you stay in it, the more miserable you get.
I'm also beginning to hone my ability to divert my attention from the bad, to the not so bad. You know, the phase, " Looking on the bright side of life?" I used to be very cynical about it ( I remembered having a classmate who always uses this line, and I would roll my eyes in disgust)and refused to allow it to infiltrate my life. But guess what, I'm currently, officially, using it as a form of motivation, chanting religiously, treating it almost like a Word of God, Mana from Heaven!
Times are though and I've come to terms with myself, 2 years, do it once ( not that I will have any more chances) do it well. It will be very sad if one doesn't have any form of tough times because that will be equated to someone inexperienced, weak in the mind and undoubtedly someone who will forever lead a mediocre life. That will be true because Success coexist with Hardwork( and maybe a little of Mr Luck).
I received a sms from a good friend today and it happened to be one of those chain smses that one receives a lot, especially during our secondary school days. Usually, I'll just you know, patronise the sms ( and the person who sent it) and maybe reply a " Thanks!". But this time, the sms really hit me and I felt it was worth mentioning it here. For the benefit of those unlucky people who do not have good F's like me ( LOL) here it is :
Friendship.
How does it break?Both friends will think the other is busy and will not contact each other thinking it might be disturbing to the other party. As time passes,both friends will think" let the other one contact me first"
After some time, each will think "why should I contact first?"
From here onwards, your friendship will be converted to hate....Friendship are like gold, without polishing it, it becomes dull. Whereas, if you take care of it, it will shine like the brightest star.....
That's my heart speaking :) I cannot agree more.
