Caught
marley and me with the girls just now! I think the hype surrounding this flick got my expectations a little too high; didn't feel that it was up to what I thought I would get from watching it.
Still, it's a pretty good movie! Really one of those simple plots revolving around a story we all know by now..the ups and downs of the grogan family, and how their lovable pooch fits right in their lives. Quite a hilarious watch..the lab is just so adorable!!
I guess I liked that it actually allowed me to identify myself in a similar situation, should the scenario ever occur one day. Imagining myself with the responsibilities of caring for a dog, the joys it'll bring me, but also the sadness when it's gone..suddenly, I'm really not sure if I'll be able to handle that kind of depressing situation.
Always wanted a dog, but never really thought beyond the part of having fun with it..of course, the costs of keeping one does come to mind, but it's the emotional rollercoaster of owning and caring for a pet that I haven't fully considered..I think.
Should be quite a long while more before I finally decide if I'm ready to own a dog..I do hope that day does come though. Must start doing my homework on doggies. Haha. Who knows, maybe I'll end up with my own "clearance puppy" one day. =p
Wow it's so late already..since falling sick the whole of last week, I've been sleeping pretty early. Suddenly not too used to being up at such an hour. Haha. I feel a headache coming on though..shucks. Hope I don't end up sick again. Depleting my medical leave like it's endless. >_<
And tomorrow's midweek! With
alot alot of things to settle..sighh. The next few weeks at work are going to be really trying. And I'm starting to step on the toes of some clients already..can't be helped, I can't be pleasing everyone. There's only one of me and so
many of them.
Sometimes I do find service an irony..the importance of good service, we all know. As a consumer, I demand a certain level of service as well. Especially when I know I'm paying for it. Yet, as a service provider, I know the restrictions and boundaries limiting my ability to provide service to the max, so to speak. I really can't make everyone happy..but it's true that every client would expect you to give them the VIP treatment, as though they're your
only client.
I try my best, but sometimes, it's just not enough. And when mistakes happen..I hate it most not because I know that I've done something wrong; no one is perfect. I detest making mistakes, especially at work, because I know that the direct impact falls on the company and my bosses, and not really on
me. I really hate the feeling of knowing that I've caused trouble to someone else other than myself. Sighh.
Bern is right..this is probably one of the reasons why the two of us feel we're more suited to open our own businesses rather than work for others. At least, mistakes we make, we answer to ourselves and our business. Mistakes others make, we condone and pardon wherever possible. But mistakes made at the expense of others....
And speaking of mistakes..I haven't really been able to get the ntu stab-cum-suicide case out of my mind. Doesn't help that it's being splashed on the headlines of various print media, and even online..can't go to yahoo to search for something without seeing the article header stare back at me.
Don't know why I feel more affected by it than I should; maybe it's because it's so close to home. After all, ntu was my second home for a good 3 years..a place which stores alot of my memories, both good and bad. The ups and downs I experienced while as an undergrad..the joys of school as well as the accompanying stress levels which were like a
crazy rollercoaster ride.
While I can identify with school stress, with moments in the past whereby I'd break down and cry from not knowing what to do to bring up my grades, eventually, there would always be a way out. It takes self-discipline and determination to overcome that sort of stress..I just wish the victim had managed to reconcile his emotions better and defeat the tide of negativity.
Although we don't know what really happened, and shouldn't be making any wild guesses, I suppose my bottomline is that no matter how bad things may seem, there's always a way out somehow. Always a light at the end of a tunnel, and that a solution can always be found within the seeds of any problem. It's hard to think in such a manner when you're overwhelmed with unhappiness/stress/depression, but strength of character is exactly what's necessary in such times.
Whatever it is..hope the matter blows over soon and his family and friends will come to terms with their grief. Such things are never easy, especially given the unusual circumstances. A pity, really..a tragedy which could have been avoided.
Ohwells. This has been a depressing topic of conversation..time to change track! But I'm too tiredd to continue blogging. And it's been an essay of a blog entry thus far. Goshh. Hahaha.
On a happier note..I've finally been confirmed by my company and off probation at last! Yays! =)) No pay raise whatsoever but..be happy with what you have, right? Like what jt says..life is good to me now. And I'm thankful for what I have! A job in times of recession when people are getting retrenched, family and friends who love me, and a darling who's there for me no matter what.
Loves! =) 
