On Monday I had a hair cut b/c I wanted to look better as my birthday is coming this Friday. However, it turned out to be a big disappointment. There was some mis-communication b/w my hair-dresser and me, so when I put on my glasses and checked out myself in the mirror, I was like "NO WAY". To make a long story short, I paid and walked out of the place into the cold, cold night, disappointed.
You may be able to guess what had happened. I tried to hold my temper while she tried to save it and said a lot of things trying to make me comfortable. I can't remember everything she said but these two.
"You look nice. Ask your friends and I can guarantee you that they will tell you that the like it." (Of course they will, with the motivation that is totally understandable and appreciable.)
"You look fine. You are simply not used to it. Once you are, you will like it." (Let me translate: after I get used to my ugly-looking hair cut, I will forget how much better it could be.)
A final friendly notice for my friends who will see me later this week/weekend, be prepared. ;)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Be fair to Mr. Collins, please.
Quoted from "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austin:
“You judge very properly,” said Mr. Bennet, “and it is happy for
you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment,
or are the result of previous study?”
“They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, and though I
sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant
compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always
wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.”
I know, I know. You probably sneered at Mr. Collins as I did when you were reading these conversations b/w him and Mr. Bennet. In addition, he was also laughed at by Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth Bennet in the book. However, after my *little* communication tragedy last Saturday night, all of a sudden, it occurred to me that I should have learnt something from Mr. Collins; aka there was some positive points in his words.
First of all, we all agree that communication is important, whether it is for the benefit of one party, like in Mr. Collins's case, or for *mutual benefit* as we always claim. Second, some people are gifted in their communication skills while others are not so lucky. Last but not least, if you are among those not-so-lucky ones, there is at least one thing you can do: practice/preparation.
As my friend CF has pointed out, I really need some practice, especially in the situation I put myself in. And of course, I didn't or didn't have the chance. As a result, I missed a great opportunity to make some impression/give some hints last Saturday night. Frustrated. ;) Okay , it's not the end of the world.
Finally, for the remembrance of the little communication *misconduct*:
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
“You judge very properly,” said Mr. Bennet, “and it is happy for
you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment,
or are the result of previous study?”
“They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, and though I
sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant
compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always
wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.”
I know, I know. You probably sneered at Mr. Collins as I did when you were reading these conversations b/w him and Mr. Bennet. In addition, he was also laughed at by Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth Bennet in the book. However, after my *little* communication tragedy last Saturday night, all of a sudden, it occurred to me that I should have learnt something from Mr. Collins; aka there was some positive points in his words.
First of all, we all agree that communication is important, whether it is for the benefit of one party, like in Mr. Collins's case, or for *mutual benefit* as we always claim. Second, some people are gifted in their communication skills while others are not so lucky. Last but not least, if you are among those not-so-lucky ones, there is at least one thing you can do: practice/preparation.
As my friend CF has pointed out, I really need some practice, especially in the situation I put myself in. And of course, I didn't or didn't have the chance. As a result, I missed a great opportunity to make some impression/give some hints last Saturday night. Frustrated. ;) Okay , it's not the end of the world.
Finally, for the remembrance of the little communication *misconduct*:
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Could I be any more pathetic?
I thought that I had said,"I quit!" In less than two days, one simple message made me a tail-wiggling puppy again. J, you are PATHETIC~~~~~~~~
Monday, November 3, 2008
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