他们总是说＂我说你是为你好＂，真的好吗？
I really like this picture/advertisement which is circulating on Facebook these days. It's such a powerful tool, delivering such a powerful message. I guess visuals have power too!
I really like this picture/advertisement which is circulating on Facebook these days. It's such a powerful tool, delivering such a powerful message. I guess visuals have power too!
People forget that words are double-edged swords which can cut deeper than anything else, leaving scars which make an impact forever.
The next time you feel like saying something negative, think again. Say it in another way, change your tone, or simply do not say it at all. Think of how you would feel in the recipient's shoe. If it doesn't affect you directly, it's none of you business and don't go judging other people's choices or giving unwanted comments.
The next time you feel like saying something negative, think again. Say it in another way, change your tone, or simply do not say it at all. Think of how you would feel in the recipient's shoe. If it doesn't affect you directly, it's none of you business and don't go judging other people's choices or giving unwanted comments.
Find something positive to say to make someone's day. Give them some encouragement, positive energy and make them smile. The world has enough negativity, too much in fact. No need for more negativity.
I'm still trying, trying to stop letting thoughtless words impact my life, trying to avoid people who would tempt me to spurt out words which may hurt. And I must remember not to become one of those cynical aunties who has nothing positive to say someday! I see so many people, with so much negativity, complaining about everything and everyone. I look at them and wonder, don't they have anything that they are thankful for in life? Don't they have anything nice to say?
I was with my gym-buddy on the stationary bike today, and the topic always goes back to trying to lose weight and look good enough for our wedding someday. Afterall, gym sessions are endured with that aim in mind. We, the ladies who never seem to be slim enough for the society's eyes always have it the worst.
When I thought that my horrible insensitive relatives' comments were bad, hers was worst. Mine constantly asks me to lose weight and question why don't I lose weight. And obviously, they tell me that I have put on weight every single fucking time they see me. At that rate, I would have became obese already! Nothing to say to me? No need to make such small talk about my so-called weight gain. I can still fit into my first Levis I bought 7 years ago, though I'm slightly rounder than my slimmest days! My mum comments on how my huge butt can balance a tray on top or how I look fat some days. These people really makes me feel good about myself. Only god knows how hard I work just to stay in shape and fend off these comments.
I'm still trying, trying to stop letting thoughtless words impact my life, trying to avoid people who would tempt me to spurt out words which may hurt. And I must remember not to become one of those cynical aunties who has nothing positive to say someday! I see so many people, with so much negativity, complaining about everything and everyone. I look at them and wonder, don't they have anything that they are thankful for in life? Don't they have anything nice to say?
I was with my gym-buddy on the stationary bike today, and the topic always goes back to trying to lose weight and look good enough for our wedding someday. Afterall, gym sessions are endured with that aim in mind. We, the ladies who never seem to be slim enough for the society's eyes always have it the worst.
When I thought that my horrible insensitive relatives' comments were bad, hers was worst. Mine constantly asks me to lose weight and question why don't I lose weight. And obviously, they tell me that I have put on weight every single fucking time they see me. At that rate, I would have became obese already! Nothing to say to me? No need to make such small talk about my so-called weight gain. I can still fit into my first Levis I bought 7 years ago, though I'm slightly rounder than my slimmest days! My mum comments on how my huge butt can balance a tray on top or how I look fat some days. These people really makes me feel good about myself. Only god knows how hard I work just to stay in shape and fend off these comments.
Hers? Tells her in her face that she has a big butt and fat thighs - luckily she has a smooth face, else nobody will want her! Her friend had it worst - the future mother-in-law told her that if she (MIL) had her thighs, she would have chopped her legs off. That MIL still asked her to learn how to makeup and doll up, otherwise risk being dumped by her son!
It almost makes me feel better, like I have it better. How can I swallow such comments?! Although these are people whom you call your 'elders' and you should treat them with respect, I believe that due respect is given till proven otherwise. Don't expect people to have any ounce of respect for you when you act like you don't deserve it.
Seriously, what's wrong with these aunties?! What are they thinking when the lash out such remarks?
Seriously, what's wrong with these aunties?! What are they thinking when the lash out such remarks?
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