Memories...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
I used to loathe working with year 1 girls. I still do at times, haha. Coz i think some girls are just too spoilt, pampered, rich brats, immature, naive, self-centered, shallow, materialistic, overly sensitive, emotional, and stuck in their comfort zones.
But then again, i make it a point to remember that most of them are 18, fresh out of jc, and never been through army. And that most guys are no saints ourselves when we were 18. I remembered very clearly that when i was 18 during my 1st year in army, gerard and lao da were frustrated with me at times as well. They were the only 2 platoon mates who were 22 then, 4 years older than me. I used to think that it didnt matter much, 4 or 5 years, but it does.
My point is that we all learn, be it boys or girls. And there is no shortcut to learning. Some people learn it the tough way, which does accelerate and make the curve steeper. Some people learn it the softer way, which is a gentler slope but still, they are learning. Sometimes older people say un-nice or harsh things not becoz they want to humiliate or takan others, but becoz they want you to learn, and to take the steep curve. And remember that real friends who care are not those who always say nice cushy mushy stuff, but those who additionally tell you your mistakes straight in the face.
Some people grow up never realizing their own faults, bad habits, or know that they piss off others, becoz they dun have parents or friends who dared or bothered to tell them their shortcomings and to tell them to change. Sad isnt it, such people.
Anyway, with regards to my 1st statement, thankfully as well, not all year 1 girls are like this. And many, if not most, do change. But they need time, just like everyone else.
So, the next time someone scolds u, think about the intentions behind that person before u judge him. And if u are the one doing the scolding, think about how you yourself were like when you were an 18 year old before reprimanding the other party.
YAWNZ. Gotta sleep, MNO presentation later.