Well, alot of people wonder why I bother getting hair cuts since my hair is thinning and I do not have much hair left.
Well at this point in time, I still have hair growing around the side of my head, and they grow long, so I need to keep it short.
I used to get cheap haircuts, and at one stage even contemplated asking my friend to cut for me, as I know I don't have that much hair. But recently I have been going to exclusive salons to get my hair cut.
My thinking is that I may not have that much hair left in the future to go to a salon, so while I still can, I should enjoy myself.
An exclusive salon brings me relaxation with the music and the environment. The head massage given during the hair wash is fantastic. The friendliness and the service all contributes to a worthwhile experience.
And best of all, even though my hair cut is short, they spend over an hour cutting it, strand by strand with scissors, instead of using a clipper in cheap places. This makes me feel special and cherished as a customer, even though I do not have much hair.
I asked the stylist once why it takes so long for cutting such short hair, and they told me that shorter hairs require greater time to cut than longer hairs as it is important to cut in adjustment to the shape of the head (while the head of people with longer hairs are covered by the hairs). Last time, my hair cut took longer than a female friend's haircut (who had long hair).
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Costume party
A tip for people who are going to a costume party - dress as something that people know and can associate with, and then you will be the most popular person in the party.
I went to a cosplay party last weekend. People were dressing up as fancy game characters - Cloud from Final Fantasy, Chun Li from Street Fighter and all weird and wonderful anime characters. They purchased their costumes online, bought their swords and stuff and spent a fortune dressing up.
I went as Mario from Super Mario Bros. I bought the pants, but the rest of the items, I either had them or easily made them.
And the result? All the girls knew who I was, and wanted to take pictures with me. The other guys who dressed as fancy characters were often met with puzzled look from the girls as they do not know who they are. Most girls are not really into computer games.
It was a great night.
I went to a cosplay party last weekend. People were dressing up as fancy game characters - Cloud from Final Fantasy, Chun Li from Street Fighter and all weird and wonderful anime characters. They purchased their costumes online, bought their swords and stuff and spent a fortune dressing up.
I went as Mario from Super Mario Bros. I bought the pants, but the rest of the items, I either had them or easily made them.
And the result? All the girls knew who I was, and wanted to take pictures with me. The other guys who dressed as fancy characters were often met with puzzled look from the girls as they do not know who they are. Most girls are not really into computer games.
It was a great night.
Pay rise
It is that time of the year again, when we all await for the big envelope, with the amount of remuneration that we will be getting in the new year.
The amount to me is inconsequential, but it is a gesture of how the firm views you. They can tell you that they treasure you, but if the increase is little, then you know what they think of you.
This year, the increase was not as great as previous years. To some extent, I am disappointed. The fact that they did not round up the figure impacted me as I felt I was not appreciated. What made me more upset was the fact that the evil boss told me how much the team needed me and how much I have contributed and that I got what I asked for. This figure was not what I asked for at all.
I know the economy has been bad, and that have impacted on the work in our group, and maybe that is why our increases are not as great. But tell me straight and do not make lies to me about how great the increase was, because it was not.
As I said before, the amount is not important to me, but the level of increase is symbolic of how much I am being appreciated. If I am not appreciated, why am I still here? I would rather be at a job I enjoy and feel appreciated and earn half of my pay than staying here. The only reason I am still here is that I feel everywhere is the same, and since I am accustomed to this place and have a kind of say in what I do, I am staying put. Maybe I won't anymore and will go and try something different.
The amount to me is inconsequential, but it is a gesture of how the firm views you. They can tell you that they treasure you, but if the increase is little, then you know what they think of you.
This year, the increase was not as great as previous years. To some extent, I am disappointed. The fact that they did not round up the figure impacted me as I felt I was not appreciated. What made me more upset was the fact that the evil boss told me how much the team needed me and how much I have contributed and that I got what I asked for. This figure was not what I asked for at all.
I know the economy has been bad, and that have impacted on the work in our group, and maybe that is why our increases are not as great. But tell me straight and do not make lies to me about how great the increase was, because it was not.
As I said before, the amount is not important to me, but the level of increase is symbolic of how much I am being appreciated. If I am not appreciated, why am I still here? I would rather be at a job I enjoy and feel appreciated and earn half of my pay than staying here. The only reason I am still here is that I feel everywhere is the same, and since I am accustomed to this place and have a kind of say in what I do, I am staying put. Maybe I won't anymore and will go and try something different.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Say it to me?
If people have an issue with me, then talk to me and say it to my face. Why do they like talking to others about me? If they don't see any good in me, then stop hanging around me. Why do they pass judgment on me without confronting me? Do they think that I will not find out?
So I do one thing, and they spread false rumours. So I try to do the right thing to stop the rumours, and they say something else about my personality and integrity. It is none of their business as it never concerned them in the first place.
If they are just people who are into gossips, then I am fine with it. But when they are the people around you, I get frustrated. Why don't they just come and talk to me instead of passing their judgement on me to others? If they think I am such a bad person, then don't talk to me or pretend to be my friend. Be true to themselves. Either say it to me or don't talk to me.
So I do one thing, and they spread false rumours. So I try to do the right thing to stop the rumours, and they say something else about my personality and integrity. It is none of their business as it never concerned them in the first place.
If they are just people who are into gossips, then I am fine with it. But when they are the people around you, I get frustrated. Why don't they just come and talk to me instead of passing their judgement on me to others? If they think I am such a bad person, then don't talk to me or pretend to be my friend. Be true to themselves. Either say it to me or don't talk to me.
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