BREATHE

Been a few years ever since i had a blog. The whole purpose of having a blog in the past will be left untouched and unsaid.

Right now, my purpose of having a blog is because i believe i have a new lease of life, and would like to document the many wonderful and amazing happenings that occur in my humble life!

Also, i feel that i am becoming more and more of a critic. I am definite that my current 'job' is playing a large portion in what i am. But i am grateful for this opportunity to learn, and grow.

OPPORTUNITY 

Notice that i use the word "Opportunity" and not "Opportunities".  

Simple: People are given only ONE chance to accomplish what they hope to do. If you fall into the lucky group, TWO. 

It is this harsh reality that made me hate those people that never ever give me the second chance. Everyday in life, you yearn for a second chance, but you can wait all you want; The world still revolves while you slowly wait.

On the contrary, I am a culprit of the above as well. I hardly provide a second chance for people I do not know, or do no care. This has also resulted in me making many wrong choices and also not enabling the person to have the chance to fully explain what he/she has to say. 

Luckily, that was all in the past. 

I am proud to say that now, I am most willing to hear peoples' second reason, even a third. This was a combination of:

1. Being denied the chance to explain my reason fully previously

2. The ill experience when you realized that the person you denied actually has a personal issue that he/she was not comfortable to share

3. When i was forgiven (But still punished) and given a second chance when i made a grave mistake

I believe in punishment. It sends a stern note to most people, and serves as a reminder for you NOT to commit the same mistake again. Thus i do not deny proper punishment is good, and in some cases, necessary. I understand most people are unwilling to live in this society where people do or conform to the right things for fear of being punished, but that, I believe, is the most efficient way to get things done, for now. I do agree that there are many other choices, such as reward. However, the effect will never be as good as the rod. 

The part about giving a second chance is something that i cherish deeply. This happened in many cases, be it in work, love or friendship. I have always been lucky that people are willing to forgive me for my mistakes. It is also with this forgiveness that made me more humble, and more receptive to people that make mistakes. Within my capabilities, when i can forgive, i will. However;

" I will forgive, but not forget ".

I am not petty. This is to serve as a timely reminder for myself not to commit the same mistake. And also, if you commit the mistake twice, it means you may have forgotten the punishment (But still able to be forgive. although less trustful now). But if you continue making the mistake over and over again, its either you have an issue, or not making the effort to change. That is when how many forgiveness would not cure.

That is why, always look out for the right opportunity, seize it, and DO NOT REGRET!

Till again! :)