i have always been baffled by people who get offended by the simplest and shallowest of comments when they, in fact, hurl offensive statements left and right and without remorse. it is so pretentious that more often than not i am left baffled and speechless. enlighten me why it is ok for them to hurt me and i not to hurt them? albeit unintentionally on both sides.
i have been perceived as cold, distant, bitchy, maldita and self-centered by others. as jeff said once, i give the air of someone who doens't give a damn; someone who cares only for herself. i say that people mistake self-preservation for these. suffice it to say that i unintentionally project this kind of aura. why should i think fo how they feel when they don't care about how i feel? why should i take the time to think of them when they won't probably give me the time of day? if i start thinking and caring for everyone and hteir needs then what is left for me? shouldn't it be a give and take system? then why do most just take and never give? or if they do give, they give reluctantly and with much rancor?
i ma not saying this to excuse my bad behavior. there is NO axcuse for bad behavior. what i'm saying is let us be conscious of what is going on. you may feel offended by a tactless co-wroker; but think about this, were you as conscious of the statements you as much as the statements you receive?
no, i aint tryin to change the world, let alone people around me. this is just a random rambling by a stressed member of the proletariat.
on a lighter note....
went out with joyce and abby last saturday. we haven't seen each other in ages. the last time i saw abby was when we parted ways at the NAIA after arriving from Singapore last April! it's so nice to see them again. too bad paula couldn't make it. hope next time ching and carol will join us.
some shots...
moi and joyce
yours truly with abby
so fab!
so busy with work these days...
