Tuesday, November 18, 2008

retrenchments and contests

don't you just dislike the immense amount of bad news? has it hit you hard yet? i suppose so... i've got colleagues whose family and friends are reeling from their retrenchment. the only good news is... its not at the doorway of my own family and friends... yet. 

i've been a believer that we should all live within our means. and saving for a rainy day. i've got a day-job for my 9-to-5pm. i've even got my own little business running to occupy me at night. in between time, i look out for contests which can enrich myself! (both literally and materially!)

yes, that will be my secret to staying alive this period. i guess i'm quite used to doing all that. when i was in uni, i'd be studying, teaching tuition and taking part in radio contests (to win $ lah). 

depressed? join more contests. 

the adrenaline rush while in the race will help you feel better than moping at home over the situation. and you get a work out from running around even. at least can get fitter with the number of racing contests!

and if you win something, you'd get some seratonin and dopamine rush in the head. these are 2 of the brain chemicals that make you happy! no drugs required!

if you win a holiday... take it as a time-out! consider where your life's going. 

if you win some prizes, can sell for money! fund-raise!

if you win dining vouchers, can give yourself a treat!

if you win money, huat ah! best lah... can sustain for a bit longer even. 

and for those who thinks that i should have left my job and pursue these activities full-time, hey... you have the opportunity to do so and make a living out of it now :) look on the bright side yeah?

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