Sunday, January 28, 2007
Sometimes I wonder if the improvements in technology, or, to be specific, the invention of mobile phones has caused human beings to be less conscious about the issue of latecoming. In the past, without the presence of mobile phones, people had to be punctual if not the other party would be left in a sea of confusion. But now, with mobile phones, people often carry this attitude of "aiya, just call him and say I'll be late".
Has anyone ever wondered it's not just a point of whether people worry for you, but also a responsiility and more importantly, it is an extremely important form of courtesy. A time wouldn't be set in the first place if both parties are set to wait for each other to arrive. Similarly, a time is set so both can meet up and hold whatever activities they planned. It gets irritating when people are late, everything gets delayed and then you're late for yet another activity.
If one is late and has informed the other party on an earlier basis, especially when an activity is held on a group basis, to me, it is forgivable. But if one is late just because the bus was late, because s/he underestimated his/her own preparation time, then i would say it is a lame excuse. All these ought to be included in the "time estimated for one to prepare so I can reach there in time".
Being late causes other people to nurture this bad habit in them as well. Because they will always have this attitude, thinking, "since the other party will be late, then it's okay if I'm late for a little while too", and everyone is late. Say, a group planned to watch a 245 movie and planned to meet at 2 at the nearest mrt station, everyone is late, tickets are sold out, there goes everything.
In short, latecoming is bad. lol. okay. TATA!
-marble-
Simplicity overrode @ 1:04 PM
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Monday, January 22, 2007
We had our auditions for SYF today and I learnt a lot from my instructor, Ernest. A lot of people over-memorized their monologue and in turn, forgot their lines. Meanwhile some focused too much on each and every line, so much so that they forgot all about putting their feelings into the lines. This set me pondering.
Many atimes, we focus so much on letting something to rise politically and in strength that we totally neglect the well being of each and every member. Likewise, we always focus on what appears to be good--not forgetting your lines, but in turn, you left out the most important thing of acting--the emotions, the most important thing within a group--the bonding. I'm just voicing some views of my own, no offence to anyone, but to me, whether a group is strong politically is not important. To me, what matters most in a group is the spiritual bonding as well as the friendship, it's them that keeps the group together, and eventually bring the group to rise. Slow, but powerful.
Just something random, oh well. bye!
Marble.
Simplicity overrode @ 8:50 PM
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Friday, January 19, 2007
-Hse Outing JAn '07-
tml will be a whole day fun house outing... everyone be prepared to sleep early and energise urself for tml.. haha ;) tml we will meet at city hall at 1130am. we will be going to suntec to meet Lawrence for brunch.. lol.. then we will do preparation for the evening activities.. haha.. this time round we will be going to someone's hse for dinner... dun think tat it is gonna be dull.. it is gonna be a special one.. hehe.. u will c it for urself tml.. c u all tml.. haha :P
Signing Off
Vincent
CApt Ananda
Fri, 19 Jan 2007
Simplicity overrode @ 6:59 PM
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Sunday, January 07, 2007
**THE FIRE**
Oh.. YEAH!! Once again the fire is up. Ananda will live up to its name to be the best house. THE HOUSE OF LEADERS. :D
Juz had the orientation.. it was a wonder experience for all. we flooded the Palawan beach once again.. Haha..
Good job guys, U did a great job today. hope u all really enjoy the orientation outing. :D we can in 3rd in the overall event. i m proud of u all. we became champion for 2 games :D WONDERFUL!! U all are great :D haha..
THose who couldn't make it dun be sad even though u missed out a lot of fun.. haha.. There will be a combine UBIN outing soon wif Kaccana. Alvin and I were talking abt it on the way home.. haha.. this is gonna be exciting.. those dunno how to cycle one learn from ur fellow friends soon haha..
Time check 1.37am Sunday.
i think i gtg soon.
today is really a fruitful n exhausting day.. haha..
Signing off
Vincent Capt ANANDA
Simplicity overrode @ 1:28 AM
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
Venue: SBM, Sentosa
Date: 6th January 2007.
Time:1000am - 700pm
Transport to Sentosa leaves at 1200pm sharp, after free and easy lunch at vicinity around SBM.
Attire: Any SBM camp shirts.
Members to bring:
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Extra Set of clothes, undergarments
- 1 water bottle FILLED with water (because some went without water in their bottles last orientation.)
- Sunglasses and Sun-block lotion.
Note: No valuable items are to be left unattended. All items will be collected by Captains before start of games. Simplicity overrode @ 9:57 PM
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Ernest! Where did your post go?! o.o
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Anyway, a new blogskin for a new year. This will be temporary..haha, I'll make a nicer when when inspiration flies into the window.
After contemplating for a long time, decided that I ought to commit to the house once more. It's not very pleasant to have the emptiness fill you when you know that you haven't been in constant contact with people whom you used to hang out a lot with and you've been lacking a lot of spiritual training. I bet I missed out a lot of valuable teachings while being away for the few months.
Something random..
There are many atimes when people quarrel and conflicts arise just because of a misunderstanding. It may be due to the lack of communication or how the message has been relayed; sometimes when messages are passed down words are changed to, defeating the fundamental objective to a certain issue. At times, upon realization that the entire issue was due to a misunderstanding, two individuals may simply condone the opposing party and laugh at their own stupidity together and remain as good friends. On the other hand, another two may choose to pinpoint the weaknesses shown by each other throughout the entire span of the conflict and part their ways.
I realised that misunderstandings do not only tear apart an organisation, cause something to fail, but at the same time, wreck relationships, be it friends, couples or even family members and siblings. To succumb to misunderstandings is something very dumb to do, yet people still do it at times. I wonder why...
Simplicity overrode @ 3:46 PM
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