Complaining: Keep It to Yourself

..::*+ Small Talk +*::..

Gosh! Feel slightly down because from tomorrow onward, life would be tough and challenging. Everyday need to work hard during the practical times, not to mention how early we all should wake up so that we would not miss the bus. Sadly, yeah I know.

It has been much fun during this holiday. I made tons of new friends. I know myself better. I've learned a little about being a good friend. Most importantly, I've learned the importance of teamwork and understanding.

You may not understand. You may not know. But the truth, after all, is how great I felt during this holiday.


And a farewell bid to my 2 new friends from French Program, if you happen to be reading this post. Though we just knew each other not more than a week or two, but being around you, and having you around me is another wonderful droplet of life that I've captured this year. Your loud voice, and the "Slithice, the Naga Siren" and 默契 we had are surely unforgettable. You, the other one, although we talked not much, but your warmness towards everyone and your coolish style make my day enjoyable and fun. May all the blessings and lucks shower upon both of you. And I'm looking forward to meeting up you two again in next year!



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Complaining: Keep It to Yourself

Quoted from Checklist of Life.

Do all things without complaining and disputing

-- Philippians 2:14 NKJV

Imagine what it would be like to have a full-time complainer follow you around for a day. You'd soon discover that your house is too small, your job is no fun, you have bad taste in restaurants, and your clothes don't match... that is, if you survived the day without going crazy. Complainers can suck the life out of just about any circumstances. At work, a complainer can make a fun job into a chore. At home, a complainer can turn a place if rest into a place of stress.

Can you picture someone in your world who plays this role? Perhaps that person is you. Or maybe you're just a part-time complainer. Paul had a clear message for all who complain or have a negative attitude: Don't. I his letter to the Philippian church, Paul encouraged the Christians there to do all things without complaining. It's likely that Paul's words sounded a lot easier to obey than they actually were. But there are ways to avoid being a complainer.

Always look on the bright side of life. Okay, that may sound a bit trite. But there is a real power in looking at what's working right in given situation. If you search for something that's wrong or negative in your circumstance, you can almost always find something to complain about. That's the reality of an imperfect life in an imperfect world. But what if you redirect that search and look for something to be thankful for. At the end of the day, a collection of positive experiences or thoughts is going to go a long way toward making your life fun, fulfilling, and enjoyable.

Realize that most complaints do little to improve a situation. Instead f complaining, look for positive, practical solutions to the problem. A complaint about a work procedure may seem like a step in the right direction, but it goes nowhere fast if you don't follow through with helping to find a solution. Rather than count on complaining to change things, offer suggestions.

Complaints are like roadblocks. And each complaint on the path from point A to point B increases the length of your trip. That doesn't mean you shouldn't address improprieties or unfairness. Both ought to be identified and dealt with appropriately -- But with positive actions, not just grumbles about how things are so horrible.