4/5/05

I feel so tired now. I think i've worked too hard the past few days for exercising. Just a little feverish. Hope I'll be fine tomorrow. I need to get started on some research for the FYP topic or it'll be too late. But... I still want to play.... sigh.

Today, my friend and I went to the creative's customer care centre. The place is just soooo small and soooo run down. People say that the customers are the most important but that place is just so lousy. Not enough seats, messy counter, long waiting time, spoilt fans, empty water tanks. The waiting there was so torturing. But, they replaced my spoilt item without any reason asked. Thats one big plus point.

I started reading that jap book and learned quite a bit today hee. Its just so fun.

I need to rest ahhhhhh.

Slice of Life

Cheering Yourself Up

Cheering Yourself Up (Part 2)

In this edition, we continue to explore how you can cheer yourself up when you're feeling down. Force yourself to smile and laugh. Smiling tricks your mind into thinking you're happy. Probable result? A more light-hearted you. And laughing instantly makes you feel a whole lot better because you take in lots of oxygen and that revitalises your blood cells.

(?) So share a funny anecdote with a family member, friend or colleague. Laugh heartily! Make something. The process of creation takes your mind off your worries, and you get a sense of satisfaction when the product finally emerges. Write a poem, paint a picture, make a mural in your bedroom, or plant a garden. Keep a list of things you can appreciate; things that you normally take for granted. A loving family, good health, the sight of verdant trees in the park, friendly colleagues, peace, or a satisfying meal.

If you try to identify the blessings in your life, you'll find the list endless. Start a project. Redecorate your room, learn a language, polish your car, take music lessons, go for a film appreciation course, anything! But it's crucial that you stick with your project till the end. People don't fail. They give up. So follow it through and your self-esteem will receive a much-needed boost.

Go through your address book and meet up with your old friends. It's so easy to get caught up with work and family and neglect the people with whom you have an intellectual or emotional connection. Connect with them again. Go for a movie together and analyse its many layers. Invite your friend over, ask him to bring his favourite CDs for the moment, listen to music and talk. Share a pizza and catch up. And finally, simply choose to be happy. There are plenty of things to be sad or sorry about in life, but you know, there are many things to rejoice about as well. Perhaps a shift in focus is all you need.