Older generation's disputes are really thorns in the flesh.

Especially when you have a relative "A" who is timid + blur and scared of his/her spouse, and ended up causing other relatives to be pissed off.

And now, because of that relative "A", it causes a dispute between other relatives with one "B" unable to let go of the past while another one "C" who is pissed off that "B" cannot let go.


Conclusion:
1) It's just a sorry plight to be the younger generation of these relatives and to be stuck in the situation.

2) Never be one who is afraid of his/her spouse. If not, what's the point of getting married when you are so conscious of your spouse reactions towards your own siblings?

Forget about marrying this spouse then.

Life seems to look good today!

I have a great breakfast and a bonding session with my family (poor DAD and eldest sis have missed out the free meal today by his future son-in-law).

I'm looking forward to some of the remaining events for this year:

1. My birthday cake
2. Company's Dinner & Dance (i wonder if there's any good goodie bags)
3. Sis's wedding

At least, these events will take my mind away from work-related stress, as well as money-related stress.

Ever since I step into the working world, I am bemused with some of the following questions which can be argumentative in nature:

1. Is it mandatory for children who are married, to continue giving their parents living allowance at the same rate? Or are they allowed to reduce their rate since now they have to support their own house's bills and home loan etc.

2. Children, who are getting married, are staying in their new home occasionally on the reason that "I need to get use to my new home". Is it right to do so or am I just having a conventional mind?

3. Is it safe to share jokes and your little secrets with your colleagues when you never know when they will blabber it out to other people?

4. Is it plain stupid to work hard in your working place, when you are simply not a highly efficient worker?

I guess I need some time to research on these questions and interview more people on what they think.

year 2011...

I'm no longer a student and I'm now part of the working society.

It's really scary how the spending power of a working adult changes drastically when compared to that of a student.

You have to pay off your tuition loan, give family allowance and buy insurance for yourself in case you lose the ability to work. All these expenses are so high that I suspect that my current pay is insufficient.

And work is so tiring especially during peak period that can last for months. Not your usual 8pm but it's till midnight and beyond.

I really wonder how long I can last in the firm without my health deteriorating.