Open "fly"
Ever since I did some personality test with a question that asked "What's the best asset one can ever have"? I chose "An open mind" without hesitation. And I stuck to that idea ever since, an idea I felt was so true, so genuine, and couldn't agree more with. It summed up everything. Like a seed before a flower, like a caterpillar evolving into a butterfly. Without an open mind, there are so many things that can't be done. Of course, having an open mind doesn't mean you ought to be promiscuous or scream in the train for no reason. I'm not asking you to challenge your sanity or go against your morals. It's just having an open mind in the right way, you know? Like looking at things from not just a single perspective, looking at the pretty in the ugly, the extrovert in the introvert, the white in the black. You don't need to know arts to learn how to appreciate a good painting. You just need to have an open mind.
Haha. Ok, why do I feel like I'm writing some argumentative essay for GP again? Anyway, I spent most my time at home today. Went for lunch at causeway point with my parents. Had our meal at "Dian Xiao Er". And that pretty much summed up what happened from morning till lunch. Cos I woke up around 12 plus. I know I may seem like a snoozer, but I'm not exactly. It's just that I don't like waking up so early to find that I have nothing in stock for me. Maybe staring at the ceiling will do? Maybe punching my fist against the wall will do? Maybe breaking a hole so I can fill it afterwards?
The point is, I am desperately looking for a good job. And I have to say this. I don't want to just end up on any job that any tom-dick-harry or jane-may-sally can handle, or worse, be perceived as a secondary school student on vacation looking for extra cash. No way. I need real concrete job. I need more of our "first president's" in my wallet. So, you have got to pardon me if I appear like I'm procrastinating or taking my own freaking sweet time. The fact is, I've spent the whole afternoon scouring through the various job websites to find little that appeal to me. Perhaps, the silver lining to all these "hard work" I put in is, I actually received a tuition assignment! And it's 2 students at one go. And... And..!!! It's freaking near my house. I think I can laugh on my bus journey there, or drive there in 2 minutes without realising I have stepped on the accelerator at all.
At evening time, I went for a run. I actually WENT for a run! Ever since ORD, I haven't been exercising at all. I'm glad I didn't wait for like a year or two and probably end up wearing some "maternity" wear before I start realising the importance of exercising. Haha. HEY! Getting 2 years consecutive Gold for my IPPT in NS is no easy feat ok! Oh well, on a bragging note, hey, it's quite easy actually. HAHAHAHA.
Oh and I so wanna watch the "We will Rock You" musical at Esplanade! Ahh!! Queen rocks! But the ticket price doesn't! It's freaking expensive. I am reminded not to spend before I earn. I hope to get my outstanding pay soon(from my previous jobs)!
Right now, I gonna count down the days till my Thailand trip. OH yay. 5 more days before I set off to another country. 5 more days before I roll my luggages into the airport. 5 more days before I fly. 5 more days before I start hearing "Sawadeeka". 5 more days before I look at the world below from the clouds.
Fly boy, fly!
1 comment:
Its good that u have found a certain trait in u (an open mind). However, there are dangers of an open mind, eg. susceptible to listening to the wrong opinions and possibly over-trusting. So be careful abt tt. Also the greatest benefit of having an open mind is optimism. Once u are able to look at things from diff perspectives, u will tend to be able to spot silver linings more easily. This is the greatest takeaway from an open mind, and I hope this applies to u too.
Regarding a "real job". I dun really get yr definition of a real job. Nonetheless, if u have little work experience, I think 6.50per hour jobs shld be fine. That is the rate now anyway, especially since A level ppl are on the losing side now with so many poly grads. Admin jobs are the safest options and are pretty common so u may wanna give tt a shot, maybe just for a while. It took me 2weeks to find a job tt barely met my expectations and I hope this mistake wont apply to u too. The time for job-seeking can be better spent on the job itself, provided it is decent. To me, a 6.50ph job is fine. Moreover, u are going overseas soon. Given the short time limit, its hard to find a job. Maybe u can search for a job when u come back. Meanwhile, maybe can try those ad-hoc, few days kind of jobs.
Tut assignments are good now since u have time.
If u have to pay for sth tt is good and come once in a lifetime ie the play, then I think it is money worth spending. Just do yr math and ensure that yr pay can cover the cost of the play eventually. Basically do the math first. Spending before u get the money is not always bad.
Keep yr fitness up, u will need it when yr IPPT comes on yr next bday. Be at gold standard till then and u can get $400 from the gold.
Yup its coming real soon. Do take a good break!!
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