Validation.

Validation. Why is it, we all need to be validated? I mean, we need to be reminded by our peers and loved ones on how much we mean to them. Or how well we do, or how good we are at something. Deep down I know what I am made off. I know my talents and I know my limitations. But yet, unless someone reminds me of my good or bad, I feel empty. Funny isn't it?

I heard today that someone said that I was not a very nice guy. That I was a snake. Which kinda led me to writing this. So, despite what I know about myself, and how I conduct my life, there is just no pleasing some people. I guess it would be a lot easier to be labled as a bad guy. Then I won't have to try so hard to please people all the time. Heh. Heh.. Just call me Evil Dude. The new bad boy in town. Ok ok.. need a reality check. So....

Do we really need to be validated? No. But it feels great when one gets some. As long as its good! Hahaha..

:)

Poo!

Months of intense preparation down the drain. We had to cancel the event we have been planning for a client because our government decided that we all have to mourn the loss of the PM's wife. Its all very good and all, mourning.. but sometimes it gets ridiculous. A whole month! For the PM's wife?

We had to write off more than 800K because of the loss.. hmm.. sounds like we are also made to lose!

Anyways.. its all over now.. just one week before the event. So close.

Musings

Sitting in front of my computer. Staring blankly at the screen. Thinking what to say or type. Blogging is hard when nothing really significant happens in your life. Sometimes things do happen, and you get lazy, putting off the task till it becomes too late or too passe to put down in bytes. So, what has been happening in my life lately? Besides the recent trip to Bali, not very much actually. Nothing significant is happening professionaly either, which leads me to conclude that I am either becoming more and more de-sensitised to goings on, that is my life, or nothing really significant has actually happened. Or.. has it?

So, is Ricky Martin really gay? Snigger.. Do we really care? There is so much happening around us these days. Actually, come to think of it, nothing more actually happened today than it did ten years ago. I guess we just hear about it much quicker and more effectively. So, is life so bleak? Are we all going to be killed either by some tsunami, earthquake, avian flu or dengue or some mutha-fucking terrorists bomb? In retrospect, no. Life isn't so bleak. In fact, life is pretty darn good. So am I happy then. Well... I guess you can say that on the whole I am happy. I have food on the table. I travel. I have this computer to write nonsense on. I have my friends. My family. Life isn't so bad at all. (This blog is.. hahaha) But I also have my regrets. But heck. I am happy now.. and this is no time to dwell in regret.

So to all you who read this blog. Let me tell you that you are significant in my life. You are not forgotten. You contribute to my happiness and general well being. I salute you!

More Bali Photos

Some friends have asked for some above water photos I took in Bali. So here they are.



More can be found in Bali Above Water

Bali

We returned from Bali with great memoriesof the people, the culture, the great diving and wonderful food. Bombings not withstanding. Will I return? I most certainly will. The sooner the better.

I have posted some of the pictures that I took in and around Tulamben in case you are interested.

Bali Underwater

The Balinese people need us now more than ever. They are a peaceful people, and they do not deserve the attacks that they have suffered. If you can put aside your fears, I hope you will find yourselves there for your next holiday.