I think it's true... life always has a way of making you eat your own words... =)

But because of that, I am much happier now =) or both of us are... All the misunderstandings are cleared up =) funny how both of us used the exact same words that we thought would have one meaning, but when we were the recipients of the phrase, we would think of another meaning. =p

After weeks of not touching the paper, something interesting in newspaper column in today caught my eye today - Honesty is overrated and Going the distance as a 'try-athlete'. I love the way the words are being phrased, and the way the writer bring across his/her points. They are good enough that I went through the trouble of finding the article online =)

http://www.todayonline.com/Columns/Maladjusted/EDC100515-0000059/Honesty-is-overrated
http://www.todayonline.com/Columns/Inreallife/EDC100515-0000058/Going-the-distance-as-a-try-athlete

To quote the first article, "I've never been a believer in brutal honesty. It's just so terribly inconvenient." Ain't it true? If everyone were plain honesty, depending on the tone of the voice and how close the person is to you, it could very well come off as being rude and inconsiderate. It may even be considered a form of disrespect when you tell the truth in front of everyone, because you are not "giving face" to the recipient. Like the author said, "Let's face it - if you told the truth all the time, you'd have no friends to be honest to.." That I agree. It sounds an awful lot like public ranting to me, written in a humorous and witty way, in a way that make me nod my head =)

I shall add his conclusion to entice you to click on the link and read his article, because I think it is worth a read =) Do comment on the tag board or on this entry if you do read the link and have thoughts to share. =)
"Besides, honesty is overrated. Sure, George Washington might not have been able to tell a lie as a child, but then the dude grew up and became a politician.


And that is how the cherry tree crumbles."

As for the second article, I think I belong to the second group of try-athlete, instead of a triathlete. That I confess. =p Like the writer commented "The latter are the ones who swim, cycle and run, separately, and for whom just getting out the door to do any one of these is a real test of their endurance and ability." That I agree. But for me, just about going out now is a real test of my perseverance. Because, well, I am a couch potato. =p Well, I am really lazy when it comes to going out, but date me out anyways =p

The past week has been really busy, with me rarely home and out doing work, riding on an emotional coaster, but the coaster is parked and closed down now. =) yep... =) For now, I am going to sleep... It will be a good night tonight... =) Especially since my flu recovered. =D