What is being defensive? Will you be labelled defensive if you are reacting to comments that you know that you do not deserve? Is it being defensive or you are just standing up to what you believe. Sometimes, I think people need to know when it's ok to say something and when it is not.
Lately, I have been facing with situations where people say things to my face without thinking of the repercussions. Am I supposed to just stand there and smile? or say something to defend myself and risk being labelled defensive? People hide their verbal attacks behind their 'kind intentions.... "I have to be mean to be kind" or "I meant well" or "I didn't mean it that way?" when you ask them to own up to what they say.... Maybe, I am defensive... hmmm...
Maybe I'm getting old. Older, meaning I'm set with my own rules and perceptions of the world and how people should behave. But again, can't blame me for voicing out my opinion. I believe that there are times when we can just ignore what people say about you. But there are times when you need to stand up for yourselves because no one else will do it for you.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year 2008
Jumanji is on tv... I will never get tired of Jumanji. Robin Williams.. funny guy
A bit distracted today. I have this presentation I need to prepare. Still have a few things to do before going off to get my Nasi Ayam from Azira's.
It's not that I don't appreciate New Years. Though people make a big fuss out of it, fireworks, concerts, wishes.... To me, it's still just any other day... no pressure to come up with new resolutions. The important thing is to keep on doing what you do best, and keep on improving the things that you set out to do. It may not sound as fancy as "Ooo this year I'm gong to get a new car" but think its more practical and achievable. I guess the appeal of New Years is it marks the starting point of a new episode in your life, you feel like you get a second chance, another go of what you didn't achieve. But again, goal realizing is more important that goal setting...
I was born in the year of the Rat. Born on the 28th... Wonder what's in store for me in 2008?
Happy New Year 2008
A bit distracted today. I have this presentation I need to prepare. Still have a few things to do before going off to get my Nasi Ayam from Azira's.
It's not that I don't appreciate New Years. Though people make a big fuss out of it, fireworks, concerts, wishes.... To me, it's still just any other day... no pressure to come up with new resolutions. The important thing is to keep on doing what you do best, and keep on improving the things that you set out to do. It may not sound as fancy as "Ooo this year I'm gong to get a new car" but think its more practical and achievable. I guess the appeal of New Years is it marks the starting point of a new episode in your life, you feel like you get a second chance, another go of what you didn't achieve. But again, goal realizing is more important that goal setting...
I was born in the year of the Rat. Born on the 28th... Wonder what's in store for me in 2008?
Happy New Year 2008
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