Reflections…Ok so the past five months have been a crazy swirl of adrenaline, burning the candle at both ends and all the ups and down… but hey it’s my life and I love it. And looking back at my last couple of posts they’ve been quite reflective and dark but they were subject close to my heart none the less. So ok this time round I have one grouse and one joy-of-living piece I’d like to share.
Reflexes….
Technology is amazing. You can download things at the speed of light, find a friend you thought died in the last World War, purchase something a world away, be someone else without people ever knowing who you really are and gives you the freedom of speech.
I just have to say that I am very active on the social network especially friendster, facebook, youtube, twitter, msn, gtalk, formspring … Social networking has taken the world by storm… it’s a wonderful way of keeping in touch, sharing and sometimes in this busy world if gives you a chance and reach out and touch someone instantaneously to offer support, a word, of encouragement. I however have a problem with this.
Whilst most people go about their day documenting their every move and every feeling which is fine and therapeutic for most, some however make a sport out of whacking people and complaining to no end. Freedom of speech and giving your opinion is fine as long as it is constructive criticism and not slapping people in the face with words. It is cowardly, unthinking and just plain rude to say things that are hurtful and lack common decency! It is tantamount to blind rage when you react without thinking. So many say... “If you don’t like it don’t read it! I have a right to say what I feel”. Hey! If you want to vent write it on a piece of paper and then screw it up and throw it away. It’ll hurt no one and you’ll walk away without someone thinking badly about you or at worst misconstruing your statement. Think before you speak, think before you write, think before you react. What's done cannot be undone.
Technology is amazing. You can download things at the speed of light, find a friend you thought died in the last World War, purchase something a world away, be someone else without people ever knowing who you really are and gives you the freedom of speech.
I just have to say that I am very active on the social network especially friendster, facebook, youtube, twitter, msn, gtalk, formspring … Social networking has taken the world by storm… it’s a wonderful way of keeping in touch, sharing and sometimes in this busy world if gives you a chance and reach out and touch someone instantaneously to offer support, a word, of encouragement. I however have a problem with this.
Whilst most people go about their day documenting their every move and every feeling which is fine and therapeutic for most, some however make a sport out of whacking people and complaining to no end. Freedom of speech and giving your opinion is fine as long as it is constructive criticism and not slapping people in the face with words. It is cowardly, unthinking and just plain rude to say things that are hurtful and lack common decency! It is tantamount to blind rage when you react without thinking. So many say... “If you don’t like it don’t read it! I have a right to say what I feel”. Hey! If you want to vent write it on a piece of paper and then screw it up and throw it away. It’ll hurt no one and you’ll walk away without someone thinking badly about you or at worst misconstruing your statement. Think before you speak, think before you write, think before you react. What's done cannot be undone.
RejuveNation…
My yearly pilgrimage after the madness of the first five months of the year is to Mataking Island located in the middle of the Celebes sea off the coast of Semporna, Sabah and close to Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai. When you arrive there it’s like going home. The staff are friendly (after going there 3 times, hell, they even know my name) and the unbelievably beautiful blue sea/sky and the power soft white sand are things dreams are made of. The phone reception is bad and hey! you can’t take your phone diving …. that makes this pace Heaven!
I came from the culture of not being able to switch off, couldn't leave my job, afraid of going on holiday. The truth is life goes on happily without you and you fit in perfectly the same when you return.Everyone needs a break. Good place, good company, good living. I advocate this anytime. I agree one should love their job but you also need to switch off from time to time to give yourself time to rejuvenate, recuperate and appreciate your life… after all you only live once so you should celebrate it!
Peace, Love and Respect as always,
Jenn
