Misconception v2
Another interesting read from 9gag!
Cheers,
Amanda
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Story 7 – A New Lens
Finished reading the book “More Than A Chat”, felt its a really good book.
I realize that there are many perspective to Counseling. People’s conception of it.
In-fact if you noticed, some of my previous TOTD is from the same book as well.
Happen to pick out one story that I do think is pretty applicable in my life, and I wanna share it here.
Do drop by at the National Library or enquire with the REACH Family Services Centre on how to obtain the book.
Story 7 – A New Lens
“You become what you think about.” – Earl NightingaleMore Than A Chat: Real-life Accounts of Lives Empowered through Counselling, REACH Community Services Society
Stepping off the escalator that carried throngs of commuters out of the MRT station, Jit Meng found himself wedged in the midst of weekend shoppers sauntering up and down the makeshift covered walkway. A couple, deep in conversation, was exchanging intimate gestures as they walked past. A group of young girls was chirping away gleefully, breaking out in occasional raucous laughter. Lost in the crowd, Jit Meng was pierced with the familiar jab of loneliness, an old acquaintance that had plagued him for most of his life. However, not too long ago, he had learnt a new way of relating to this acquaintance. He remained himself of the intimate friendship and kinship he was privileged to have.
“It is completely fine to be alone,” he reassured himself.
At home in the crowd, he strode on with lightness, making his way leisurely towards a shopping mall. His gaze then fell on a girl sitting on her father’s shoulders. He involuntarily greeted her with a smile and the girl returned his smile with a beam of delight. A flush of warm feeling filled his heart. Yes, he could relish in the good things the world offered and express gratitude for the good things in his life once again. But his countenance and outlook were not like this one year ago when his mind had been filled with only negative thoughts.
Negative Thoughts and Feelings
Jit Meng had just returned to Singapore after spending three years furthering his studies in Canada. He was 28. He found a job as a customer service executive in an information technology company. Though gainfully employed and surrounded by supportive parents, he felt the world he lived in was hostile, where evil seemed to triumph over good. Injustice reigned in him as he pondered over why life did not deal him the fair share of good things he rightly deserved. Questions about why others seemed to have it all but not him loomed over his head. He was cynical about the seemingly good, and pessimistic about what life had to offer. The negativity was so deep-seated that he was not even aware that it was eating him away.
Womens’ word
I love the humor in this article:
What Women Really Mean, When They Say
Source: http://itweetfactsblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-women-really-mean-when-they-say.html
(1) Fine:
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes:
If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing:
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in “Fine.”
(4) Go Ahead:
This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!
Beauty
Was having dinner with some of the friends from Shutter Journey when the topic of being 3 8 came up. How do you explain 38 to a vietnamese? 
That got us laughing the whole night. Cos we shared some of the bad habits and real girl topics amongst ourself.
When nipples becomes a Radio Dial.
When Menstral pad becomes tools for casting spells.
When we concluded theres more than meets the eye in beauty…
Its kind of like a chinese saying that women tends to flock together to gossip, to talk about people’s laundry, to exchange tips and good bargains and all that jazz.
but the truth is, theres more to it then being on the bad side of 3 8 as a description for being a woman.
Obama meets Z
Obama meets Z
good stuff…
I wonder whos next… or whats next?
and how young could it be…
Article: http://holykaw.alltop.com/when-obama-met-zuckerberg-photos?tu2=1
Thanks for coming by,
Be Bless
Love,
Amanda
Right wrong Grammar
not saying that I’m doing it right. Just saying that its “understand-able”
Source: http://www.marketingprofs.com/short-articles/2197/when-wrong-grammar-is-right
Thanks for coming by
Be Bless
Love,
Amanda
Kopi o or tea, sir?
Article taken from The Straits Times, Life! section
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Dec 11, 2010
Kopi O or tea, sir?
It is tough being a coffee- shop assistant when customers vent at you over the simplest things
By john lui, being there
It is smiles no matter what for John Lui as he tackles the task of being a kopi kia. — ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM
Behold the coffee-shop assistant. Some in high places say they serve the common man, but no one truly serves the public like the coffee-shop boy, or man or assistant, or whatever you choose to call him.
For 60 cents – the price of a black coffee without sugar – he is your servant. No tip, no service charge. Leave your nice clothes at home, he does not care if you are barefoot or wearing shoes of woven gold.
If you have some spare change, he owes you his attention. At the La Kopi coffee shop next to the Serangoon Central bus interchange, I have been working since 7.30am, wiping tables clear of fish bones, noodle gravy and substances that do not yet have a name.
At around 8.30am, the Two Angry Ladies come in. I take their orders.
Fooled by a false sense of authority
Came upon this write up from teddyliu ‘s tumblr, felt very intrigued by it.
It describes a flight attendant assuming his presence in a somewhat “snobbish” way.
I take it as while he is assuming that presence, he is executing his task well and being in control of the situation.
Some has to take up that role right? Being in control of the situation?
To me, its the flight attendant taking on responsibility, seeing to it that things work out right, things work out in the manner that is most effective and efficient according to his experience. That is nothing wrong.
But well… Guess its typically a case of Even with the right intention, Things can be received wrongly…
oki, I’m totally talking off the purpose of the article.
Fooled By A False Sense Of Authority – Charles Lee
On a recent flight to Chicago, I ran into “that” flight attendant. You know “the one”. He’s that attendant that goes out of his way to make sure that everyone traveling understands how important he is and how much he allegedly has control over our lives. He had a zero tolerance policy and strutted up and down the aisle glancing over all of us with his memorable flair.
TiGer family
Last week there was an interesting article on “Why Chinese mothers are superior” by Amy Chua on the Straits Times.
It was sharing on the difference between the parenting methods of the Eastern Culture and the Western Culture.
not gonna summarize or come up with a wholesome blog entry of it, just putting up the links for u to see it up for u to enjoy the read.
“Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” – Amy Chua
One thing I do agree with this article: “nothing is fun until you’re good at it”
and the daughter ( Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld) came up with a response article~
“Why I love my strict chinese mom” – Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld
Something that I need to bear in mind: “Everybody seems to think art is spontaneous. But Tiger Mom, you taught me that even creativity takes effort.”
Its a good read~ spend some time if you hadnt~
Thanks for coming by
Be Bless
Love,
Amanda
It's been said that a person without passion is as good as a walking zombie, I strongly believe in that. Passion gives a person life and makes a person unique. I am passionate about communicating with people. I am passionate about making things work. Do you work to live, or live to work? | Email: avnjl(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)sg | Follow me on Twitter: @avnjl | Chat me up at skype: amandavalng 
