Ultra long entry...
Haven't been bringing my digical camera out lately, so using my hp to take pictures.. Used to bring it everywhere i go.. Snapping pictures and having narcissistic fun, not that i dont do it anymore! Teehee.. :D Perhaps I am really getting old! I feel rather embarrassed to snap pictures of myself and friends in public.. Boo!
Which reminds me of ....
Public Display of Affection (PDA)
I really dont quite get it why some couples would excessively touch their bfs/gfs in public. It's just rude and inconsiderate. They probably enjoy public attention alot and want to tell the whole world they are in love. Im most bothered by how these couples are oblivious to the rest of the world.
But by saying all these, im not saying i wouldnt kiss, hug or hold hands with my bf in public, just that we have to draw the line to what's acceptable and learn to respect each other in public. Thinking back, my thoughts on PDA are rather inconsistent and biased. If a good looking couple is displaying PDA, i probably wouldnt get so grossed out.
Artificial Beauty
In a society where appearance means alot, where cosmetic plastic surgeries are thriving, where beauty enhancements such as botox are made seemingly available everywhere, shouldnt we even value essence more than appearance?
We are often influenced by the warped portrayal of the ideal female beauty in the media. Anoroxically thin models and celebrities are very much celebrated on TV and adverts. In pursuit of perfection, people go through unhealthy diets and the extreme pain of going under the knife. Worse of all, the recovering part is such a painful process, if you have watched reality shows like Extreme Makeover. There are so many cases where such surgeries gone awry, and some scarred for life, but yet people still do it. Why's that so? Having a pretty face ain't everything isnt it?
I remembered watching an episode of Oprah, whereby this woman got so addicted to going under the knife, that she could hardly stop doing it because she would never feel satisfied with how she looks. In fact, she looks like a real-life Barbie doll now, but a horrible looking one because she looks so plastic. Its sad that after countless surgeries, she still isnt happy with the way she looks.
I think that Dove's Campaign for real beauty is really meaningful. It shows us why our perception of beauty is distorted.
http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.ca/bblank.asp?id=6943
The trouble with Love is.......
When you are dating, its probably a period of time where your feelings fluctuate the most. Tend to guess how each other are really thinking, like who else is the person dating, how much does he like you etc. It is also when you decide if your date is suitable to be a potential bf/gf.
When in a relationship, there is a certain amount of commitment level there. You will possibly have more expectations out of your partner, compared to when you are dating. It is when love develops as you get to know your partner much better. And also to consider if you should take it to another level after some time.
When you are married, you have to stay commited! You have to love your spouse for who he is or isnt, because you have made the choice to marry. Marriage is definitely not a risk or gamble. I dont think that people should actually rush into marriage just because of societal pressure. It's a lifetime commitment and really a choice you made, so you have to make a conscious effort to love one another and make things work.
Aiyoh, why am i writing so much about relationships and getting married! *faintz* It 's really not that i want to get married now, but guess gals around my age should really be thinking realistically about the future and if they have intentions to marry their bfs? Hmm, really no point hanging around and being with someone that you think you will not eventually end up with?
Although we should follow our hearts to do what makes us happy and to love freely, but we should also use our brains when considering to be in a long term relationship, as it would eventually lead to marriage. Hmm. There are really many things to consider as we grow older.
If only love wasnt so complicated.
Pictures!
Me, aud & vainpot junne, at K-lunch *yawnz*, trying to learn some new songs!
My dad sent me & junne to marina sq in the morning. I really appreciate that he drives me around most of the time, epecially to work. :) He really pampers me alot can be really nice, although sometimes he pisses me off with his weird logics and arguments which totally makes no sense.
Maybe people should try to listen more, rather than jumping into conclusions and getting overly defensive about things.
Me & Gisela
Thai food at Shaw Towers
I love tomyum soup!
Our 10th? attempt to take a proper picture.
Lousy lah, zw.
haha.
Ill be going to Genting tmr for the weekend. Not really looking forward to it actually. :( I'm already quite put off by the long journey there. It's gonna be a boring 5+ hour journey there ... and then back. The songs in my ipod are seriously outdated. Havent updated since 2005? Dont think ill b bringing. I was really wondering what i could possibly do there. Gambling at the casino, hmm, but i dont think i would have enough money to sustain me throughout, unless i hit jackpot! Shopping? Nothing much i guess. Maybe just eat and sleep! :D And maybe, try to pick up golf? Hee.
Rather moody, easily frustrated and confused these few days over certain issues. Wont be going to taiwan anymore! Though i was really looking forward to it, winter and shopping!! :( Sigh, and my parents actually allowed me to travel with my frens this time! A lil dissappointed cos it was planned almost a month ago. But OH well... im am now thinking of going to HK instead! :D
Whee! I just received the 2nd issue of Smitten!
Time to pack & off to bed!
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