A Long Chat with Mum

I always feel very blessed to have my mum and dad working in the corporate sector for years, as they are always able to provide me with a great perspective on issues pertaining to the working world. Just had a long chat with mum, which in fact is a very rare thing considering how busy we usually are, and I was speaking to her about the job market. I've always looked up to mum for her experience and critical thinking ability, and for all that she has gone through in life. Again, she provided me with great thoughts and encouragements, going through the different options for me, and weighing the pros and cons of each. I also talked to her about some of the possible plans I had for the future, and she was real supportive. With that assurance, I feel more comfortable with what's ahead. You know, often we get differing views and opinions from friends, but nothing beats views and opinions that come direct from the mum. It also helps that mum is always neutral and unbiased in her stand.

Mum adviced me to take what others say with a pinch of salt, as what really matters should really be what I feel is right. That is so true. I still remember how at least three different friends gave me the "what? why the government?!" response when I told them I was going to try the civil service internship programme. The problem was that when I ask back "why not?", they do not have an answer, so much so that I really don't know what the basis of their sentiments were. Now don't go thinking I'm writing some pro-government statement here or anything, because I'm neither pro nor anti. If you give me a good reason answer to my "why not?" question, I'll gladly accept your points and take them into consideration. Bottom line is, every view and opinion should come with a reason and a backing, and not just from simple hearsays and influences.

On random issues, 2 year old super weak laptop battery finally changed, I'm putting on toooooo much weight and hk is not going to help, the much forgotten exchange awards just made me richer, and I'm thinking of changing this blog skin. Change is always good :)