East.Side.Back.Street

Recently I have been dealt with a dilemma. It involves being either supportive towards a person, or persuading/influencing him to do what you think is right. I used to believe strongly in the latter, until I realized that what I think is right may not be right (most times), and everyone do enjoy some form of support no matter how silly the action may seem (or especially if the action is silly). But does this mean that I should stop telling people what I think is best for them? After some thought, I do feel that the ‘best’ way would be tell the person what I think, and then support him in whatever decision he makes. He can really choose to listen or not, and then I would psycho myself to ‘genuinely’ support him.

This brings me to another dilemma: What if I really feel strongly about what I think is right for him? Maybe I could try to communicate my idea to him in a way which makes it easier for him to accept, which will be helpful. But I guess ultimately the decision lies with the person to accept or not. Most importantly, I should never become a ‘YES’-man and stop telling people what I think. And after the person has made the decision, I should just keep my mouth shut and support him.

On a separate topic, I was on my way to school the other day, and started comparing my feelings of going to school and to work, based on my memories of going for my internships. As much as me hearing many people saying how much they want to graduate and start working soon, I do feel that it is for a good reason that many people say that ‘studying is the best part of a person’s life’. I agree with them. The feeling of going to school beats the feeling of going to work, for me, because of the reasons like freedom (yes, even when I am taking 7 modules), switching off when I feel like it, and not being answerable to anyone really, except myself. Hence, although my current school term is going to be the most ‘xiong’ period of my school-life, I am taking it rather pleasantly on a bittersweet note. I do appreciate the opportunity of schooling now, and I hope to end it on a right note. This may afterall, be the last time I am going to school for the rest of my life.

And on a more positive thought, I am thinking of my grad trips. It’s motivating to think about them when times are down. I am trying to source for funds for my trips. Haha. Although I am not rich, I do wish to visit many places, namely Hongkong, USA and Tibet. I don’t mind spending less when I start work to repay these debts, just that the thought of going for these trips is truly enticing. Have not found any kakis for Tibet (Laura says she does not want to accompany me there haha, and no Yuyee it’s not because I think I will become Brad Pitt upon visiting there, and yes Seto I do like seeing grasslands and other ‘boring’ stuff haha). I’m just thinking it will be a refreshing experience. So anyone convinced by me already?

Songjie