1st entry - My First and Last Blog
This is my first and last blog. :-) To my guests - whoever out there reading this - Hi and welcome! I sincerely hope that you and I can enjoy this journey of exploration together.
To be frank, I start this with lots of apprehension because I also know that I am vulnerable to many potential dangers e.g. being misquoted or misconscrued or misunderstood, being exposed to criticism about my character, values and beliefs (which can be a good thing if the criticism is genuine and non-malicious) and being subject to the scrutiny of the "all-knowing-eyes" of security people (you know who), but I would like to be as open as I can in sharing my views and thoughts (and I invite my guests reading this to do the same). The only reassuring fact is that there are thousands, if not millions, of bloggers out there who are in the same boat as I am, having similar concerns as I have, and yet choose to publish their blogs so as to have parts of their lives made public for all to read. I salute you for your bravery and I am inspired to do the same here. :-)
At this point in my life, I am a male Chinese Singaporean in my late 20s, single, employed, living with my parents. As the big "3-0" is clearly within sight, I cant help but look back at the past 10 years and wonder what's in store for me in the next 10. More of this next time
But first, lest my own gray cells fail me and for the benefit of my guests reading this blog, I think its only right for me to give a longer introduction. I have had the privilege of a university education, which had allowed me to find a good job and decent pay and prospects. I consider my work to be meaningful, not because of what it constitutes objectively, but because of what I make of it. In other words, I try to find meaning in my work, to make a difference. One problem I have is that I can be affected by my colleagues and their attitudes and behavior, and this has caused me to develop negative or cynical atttitudes towards them and the work that I do. Another problem is that if I lose interest in the work that I am doing even after trying to find purpose in it, then I really need to move on no matter how attractive the pay is or how many wonderful colleagues I have to leave behind. The cliche that comes to mind (in Chinese) "Mian2 qiang3 shi4 bu4 hui4 you3 xin4 fu2 de" (literally, if one is compelled to do something he wont derive happiness from doing it) Anyway, I will be moving on to another job in another years' time (until my contract expires) so I will consider other options then.
I have a number of wonderful friends, all of whom I cherish and love. I am an only child, so I understood the value of friendship at a young age. I think I make friends easily but tend not to keep them for very long. This is due to my laziness - I am often too lazy to make the effort to keep in touch even with my dearest friends. I am also very lazy when it comes to going out of the house, which is why I usually prefer to stay at home watching Japanese anime (which I have a penchant for). When I leave the house, I usually prefer solitary activities like swimming or jogging - not only to keep fit and develop a sporty physique but also to relax. I recently found that its quite enjoyable to go swimming with a friend too, however, and I hope this will continue; I am also looking for someone to go jogging with on a regular basis (if you are also looking for someone, please contact me).
Thank you for taking precious time to read this intro. Enjoy your day! :-)
To be frank, I start this with lots of apprehension because I also know that I am vulnerable to many potential dangers e.g. being misquoted or misconscrued or misunderstood, being exposed to criticism about my character, values and beliefs (which can be a good thing if the criticism is genuine and non-malicious) and being subject to the scrutiny of the "all-knowing-eyes" of security people (you know who), but I would like to be as open as I can in sharing my views and thoughts (and I invite my guests reading this to do the same). The only reassuring fact is that there are thousands, if not millions, of bloggers out there who are in the same boat as I am, having similar concerns as I have, and yet choose to publish their blogs so as to have parts of their lives made public for all to read. I salute you for your bravery and I am inspired to do the same here. :-)
At this point in my life, I am a male Chinese Singaporean in my late 20s, single, employed, living with my parents. As the big "3-0" is clearly within sight, I cant help but look back at the past 10 years and wonder what's in store for me in the next 10. More of this next time
But first, lest my own gray cells fail me and for the benefit of my guests reading this blog, I think its only right for me to give a longer introduction. I have had the privilege of a university education, which had allowed me to find a good job and decent pay and prospects. I consider my work to be meaningful, not because of what it constitutes objectively, but because of what I make of it. In other words, I try to find meaning in my work, to make a difference. One problem I have is that I can be affected by my colleagues and their attitudes and behavior, and this has caused me to develop negative or cynical atttitudes towards them and the work that I do. Another problem is that if I lose interest in the work that I am doing even after trying to find purpose in it, then I really need to move on no matter how attractive the pay is or how many wonderful colleagues I have to leave behind. The cliche that comes to mind (in Chinese) "Mian2 qiang3 shi4 bu4 hui4 you3 xin4 fu2 de" (literally, if one is compelled to do something he wont derive happiness from doing it) Anyway, I will be moving on to another job in another years' time (until my contract expires) so I will consider other options then.
I have a number of wonderful friends, all of whom I cherish and love. I am an only child, so I understood the value of friendship at a young age. I think I make friends easily but tend not to keep them for very long. This is due to my laziness - I am often too lazy to make the effort to keep in touch even with my dearest friends. I am also very lazy when it comes to going out of the house, which is why I usually prefer to stay at home watching Japanese anime (which I have a penchant for). When I leave the house, I usually prefer solitary activities like swimming or jogging - not only to keep fit and develop a sporty physique but also to relax. I recently found that its quite enjoyable to go swimming with a friend too, however, and I hope this will continue; I am also looking for someone to go jogging with on a regular basis (if you are also looking for someone, please contact me).
Thank you for taking precious time to read this intro. Enjoy your day! :-)
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