My Lonesome Lunch...

The other day, I had the unique opportunity to go for lunch alone as my colleagues who I normally lunch with were either traveling or not available. It was one of those slow days at work so I took a long leisurely stroll to an out of the place chinese eatery about 10 minutes walk from my office.

Due to the absence of typical conversation between my colleagues and myself, I was able to fully concentrate on soaking in the urban scene playing out before me during my walk. There were foreign tourists sporting backpacks and cameras, office workers walking at a brisk pace presumably not to waste time as well as shopkeepers peddling their wares to each passerby among others.

At the same time, there was an ongoing internal debate as to what to consume for lunch this particular afternoon. I was quite spoilt by the variety of food available. Typically, it would be my colleagues that decide upon the place while I tag along preferring to utilize my brainpower for other matters. =)

After much contention, I settled on a eatery that I seldom frequent just for the sake of novelty. The queue was significant indicating that it was a rather popular eatery and I was satisfied upon glancing at the wide variety of dishes available for selection.

Holding my steaming plate of rice, I navigated the queue while scooping generous portions of steamed fish and boiled vegetables which were still piping hot. When queuing up to pay, a most tempting smell wafted up to assault my nostrils. I turned to look immediately recognizing one of my favourite dishes. However, the brief desire was instantly replaced by a stern reminder which is still playing repeatedly in my head.

Regardless, lunch was still very satisfying and I left the eatery feel very satiated.

RE: Guys, Do You Understand Girls?

As the title suggests, this post is a response to a blog post that I read earlier today. See the full post here.

First of all, this would be a generalisation of the male and female gender as each individual is unique and there are always exceptions to the rule. Well, now that the disclaimer is out of the way, lets get down to business =)

I think the bigger problem is the different definition of the "small things that matter" to men and women. Men are unfortunately bound by their egos. Society has determined that men should be the stronger ones and take care of the women. Hence, men don't want to be perceived as weak.

In some cases, some men relate showing affection as showing weakness. This is because men should be able to handle life's trials and tribulations by themselves without having to resort to physical contact such as a hug or a cuddle for comfort.

As for the matter of sending short notes and messages, some men find it a hassle especially after the so called 'honeymoon' period in the relationship. It also doesn't help that men are also constantly teased about having to constantly "report-in" to their significant other. Although personally, I don't subscribe to this line of reasoning.

Having the ability to pick up subtle hints during conversations is a honed and practiced skill. Most men are even unaware that their women are dropping such hints and secretly hoping that the men take notice and surprise them later. I guess men firstly need to be told outright about this occurrence as most are too ignorant too automatically pick up on such things. Communication is key!

When it comes to the matter of giving praise, it can be a very sensitive topic so most men prefer to leave their praises for very special occasions. Imagine how difficult a position he would be in when his praise of "Hey, you look good in this dress" gets retorted with "Are you saying I don't look good in my other clothes?" =)

However, a well placed compliment can do wonders to boost a woman's self-esteem as well as make her day especially coming from a loved one. I totally agree that both men and women should be more tactful in expressing their dissatisfactions regarding their partners. After all, no one is perfect and we all have our insecurities.

The bottom line is men and women are vastly different in many ways but I'd like to believe that He made us this way to complement each other. To allow us to support each other in the best possible manner.

I would recommend that everyone read a book titled "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" to get a better idea into the inner workings of the mind of both males and females. You can find a summary of the book here.

In the recent years, there has been much speculation about "Sensitive New Age Guys" (SNAG) which I believe to be very in tuned to the needs of women. They instinctively know better what women want in each situation and are not bound by society's mold of how men should act. Perhaps us men can learn a thing or two from them to make our significant other's life just that little bit happier...

Self Glorification Of Radio Show Call-Ins???

The other day, my Dad and I were discussing about the motivation behind some of the radio show call-ins, especially those that occur during traveling peak hours where the roads are mostly packed with cars causing dreadful traffic jams.

As an active participant in everyday KL traffic, I've had my fair share of being stuck in traffic jams normally relying on the radio for entertainment. I've always wondered about the motivation behind some of the people who call in during radio talk shows. Obviously, they do not obtain any direct benefit by calling in other than perhaps getting their name mentioned on-air.

So, why exactly do they do it? Could it really be a pure good intention to notify their other fellow motorists of impending traffic jams so that they would be able to avoid them or could it be the thrill of getting their name mentioned over nationwide radio?

I guess I will never know the exact reason but I would like to think that their intention is indeed to do a community service and advise their fellow drivers to avoid potential traffic jams that might extend the travel duration significantly.

Misery Loves Company???

I wonder how the term "Misery Loves Company" came into existence as it really does not make much sense to me. When i happen to meet friends who are miserable, I see no point in joining them to wallow in unhappiness.

Instead, wouldn't it be more beneficial to try to cheer them up and bring them out of their bad mood? Of course, the task of making someone else happy is indeed a elusive art and may require persistence to ensure success. I don't know about you, but being able to cheer up somebody else always makes my day! =)

Similarly, whenever I feel down in the dumps, I would very much prefer the people around me not to join me in my foul mood but least maintain an aura of positivity so that I will recover soon and revert back to my normal jovial self =P

PS: My sentence construction and choice of words in this post seems to be absolutely dreadful.

The Woes Of Pizza Deliverymen...

*Back to regular musings in the New Year*

While driving on the road, I have had the opportunity to witness one too many pizza delivery riders running red lights, weaving between traffic and committing various other traffic offences all with the intention to make haste in their delivery.

The motivation is simple. If they fail to deliver on time, they are required to compensate the customer with a discount voucher or something along those lines. If they continue to make late deliveries on a continuous basis, they will also be in danger of losing their jobs.

I completely understand the rationale behind the pizza company compensating their customers on later than normal delivery. However, considering the distance that the pizza delivery rider is covering, perhaps a longer allocation for delivery time should be allowed so as to avoid potential road accidents?