no...no...no...

There is an interview of Eason Chan in the July issue of Jessica Code.

One of the lines strikes me:

Eason: Yeah, I won't doubt myself because of the previous uncertainty in my career. Peolpe say this industry is"passive", meaning you have to wait for things to happen. I disagree. People say those things because they ARE passive in the first place, it has nothing to do with the industry.

well said.

Why am I so...

In the office, I often find myself...being stupid, or ridiculous, or funny, or immature...ALL these adjectives apply.

It seems that... I'm not a smart guy.

And the sad thing is, I used to think I am.

It is all about values

I've been flipping through the pages of "World History for Youths (not exactly the name coz it's a German to Chinese translation".)

One of the chapters is about Alexander, the Roman Emperor, who conquered most of the civilized areas in Europe and North Africa in his time. So he was a great guy. So he has his name in history. People will remember him as a great ruler and a smart general.

But how about his soldiers? How about those who died in the wars?

And how about the peasants? The ones who did routine agricultural work so that the army could have enough food to travel across the world?

I know it's naive. But I just want to know, is it okay if I want to be a peasant instead of a commander in the army? If I feel comfortable with my wheat, barley and grapes, am I supposed to kill someone on the battlefield, just because my leader asks me to do so?

A little recap

Let's have a summary of things happend in these months.

1. I left the agency and said goodbye to the people there. my advertising career ended in just 10 months. I did so becoz I thought what I was doing was not fun. Ain't advertising supposed to be exhilarating and inspiring? If not, then why should I work 10 to 10 every day, writing things that just make no sense at all?

2. I started working as a proof-reader in a financial printing company. That's it.

3. Bad news: I started to hate someone. This is the first time in my life that I want to get rid of someone immediately, and this thought keeps coming everyday. The sad thing is: I can't.

4. Good news: I thought I found someone whom I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Cheers.

What if it is...

After reading his post , I have been thinking about that question all day...

Yesterday I had a reunion with my high school friends, it seemed that they are happy with what they are doing. But I'm not.

Yeah, I still don't know what I'm supposed to do with my life. And yes, I'm going to be 24 soon.

I thought about this question when I was in primary five. I wondered what I would do when I'm 25. And now I AM 25.

It's funny to look back. There are so many "what-if"s...