Saturday, April 25

"You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him." ~ Leo Aikman

Salam..

It seems like its been ages since I've last updated.. Oh well, what else, I know those who reads this knows what I'm going to say already, but I will say it again nonetheless; I have been busy.

There.

Busy.. Such a simple word, yet so overly used and some time, inappropriately so. If you don't want to answer a call, you'll press that 'Busy' button on your phone. If you didn't wish to talk about your day, you'll say that you've had a busy day and leave it at that. You could even wiggle out of an event cum interview by saying you're busy and expect them not to bother you anymore.

Aih, macam marah je...

Hehe.. No-lah, actually I just realized something.. I've had this friend, who is also a blogger and I've always remembered that once upon a time, I've been a regular follower of his blog, and never fails to comment on every entry. But lately, I haven't been able to do so due to the busyness of my life right now. But when I look around, I kinda had to ask myself, why do others have the time to blog and comment on their friends' blogs when they have been no less busy than I am?

Funny, is it?

Sometimes, we always think of ourself as the centre of the universe; everything revolves around you. If anything bad happens, then the worst is what you are experiencing; like there's no one out there that might possibly have the same or even worse problems. But the truth is, we're not. The world does not revolve around you, and the same goes if you're a begger off the streets of Mumbai or the President of the US. Frankly, the world is just too big to only revolve around one person, or one ideal, or even one nation.

If you're talking about world salvation, yes, the change comes from oneself. But, you know what, one person can not change the world. But one person with the support of the world would.

You see, I've read books by world renowned Dale Carnegie of the 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' fame and the core idea of his is that it's not about you, it's about the people around you. If you want to influence people, don't make itt about what you can get, but what they would get out of it. So basically, we have to manipulate people to get what we want! And to get the support of people, basically you've got to have the things that they wanted in a person, be it a leader, a friend, you name it.



Muahahahaha!!!


When you think about it, it all narrows down to who you really are. Are you above manipulating people into doing what you want? Or do you uphold all the morals that you've been thought and ones that you find out on your own? Does absolute good in one person truly exists (and by this I mean the people living now)? Or is it all there is are shades or gray? Remember though, have you really never done some manipulations in your life? Decide first, and only then, judge.


p.s. : This was supposed to be a different post altogether, but somehow it turns out into this.. Haiz.. Do expect some updates on the Design Project and my new favourite phrase "Jalan-Jalan Cari Pasal" soon.
p.s.s. : My last paper will be on Tuesday.. Project Management and Law.. =) Wish me luck!

Wednesday, April 1

"Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." - Mark Twain

Dear 1st,

Have you ever felt completely distressed and all you wanted to do was to find some place quiet and just cry? Have you ever tried to stop the tears from falling so much that even trying to look down would cause your view to be blocked by unshed tears? Have you ever wished that it would just STOP and just give you a break?





I'm sure you haven't. Hah! Lucky you.

The thing is, why does every TINY thing becomes a matter of utmost urgency when the truth is, it’s nothing? Why cause sadness and grief to those around you when all they wanted to do was help? Not even a thanks was given, but guess what, those who really matters don’t even expect that. Just a little hope that life would continue on peacefully without having to walk on a frail layer of ice that would break any time.

I’ve got so many wishes growing up, but it never lives up to this. What I’m wishing now is just to be able to go through, with a smile intact and my faith in the old saying “budi baik dibalas baik” still remain. Coz I’ve been doing so for so long, but never got that sliver of hope realized even until today.

And even through everything, I still want to wish you something. May you live happily, oblivious to the pain you caused. Even while hurting that special people around you. I just hope those people would be strong enough.


Love,

7th.


ps : I guess I just like to torture myself. Haha.