5.31.2010
Thank you, TIME mag
I saw this article earlier this week from TIME magazine about the 50 worst inventions. I was so glad that TIME had wrote this article. For the longest time, I've shuddered at the sight of people wearing crocs and dumb shutter shades. Some may argue that crocs are comfortable. Sure they are, but do they have to be so ridiculously ugly? Those things should be left at home. As for the shutter shades, it's ugly and serve no purpose whatsoever. End of story. I'm glad a reputable source thinks it's a total fashion faux pas as well.
5.21.2010
Saying "no"....
Darn. It looks as if I've been slacking off once again in posting two blogs a month. Guess I'll have to cram another one in some time next week.
To help or not to help is the question. It's been something I've been struggling for a while, both at work and outside of work.
Previously, reps at work would ask me to do things that were not part of my duty that I would have to go out of my way to do or would often ask me to re-send things to them because they were too unorganized or busy to keep track of things I sent them. Before, I would be frustrated, but would shut my mouth and help them. Later, I realized, the more I did this, the more they would not do things and their own and instead take advantage of my help. I got fed up, especially when I was already busy to begin with that later learned to say "no" sometimes, and stand up for myself.
Outside of work though, is another story. I find it hard to say "no" to some people, especially when a friend is asking for help. Why? Well, for one, I like helping others because it helps me too. It helps me validate my existence and makes me feel useful that I'm able to help someone else. Another reason is that I believe friendships are a two-way street. One day my friend might need help, but another day it might be me. I want my friends to be able to go to me for help, and for them to know that they can count on me, and also know that they will do the same if I needed help.
However, one downfall about being there to help others is that it detracts me away from my time. Sometimes I have things that I want to get done, but instead I find myself caught in a dilemma of whether I should help a friend or do something that I wanted to get done. *sigh* What to do?
To help or not to help is the question. It's been something I've been struggling for a while, both at work and outside of work.
Previously, reps at work would ask me to do things that were not part of my duty that I would have to go out of my way to do or would often ask me to re-send things to them because they were too unorganized or busy to keep track of things I sent them. Before, I would be frustrated, but would shut my mouth and help them. Later, I realized, the more I did this, the more they would not do things and their own and instead take advantage of my help. I got fed up, especially when I was already busy to begin with that later learned to say "no" sometimes, and stand up for myself.
Outside of work though, is another story. I find it hard to say "no" to some people, especially when a friend is asking for help. Why? Well, for one, I like helping others because it helps me too. It helps me validate my existence and makes me feel useful that I'm able to help someone else. Another reason is that I believe friendships are a two-way street. One day my friend might need help, but another day it might be me. I want my friends to be able to go to me for help, and for them to know that they can count on me, and also know that they will do the same if I needed help.
However, one downfall about being there to help others is that it detracts me away from my time. Sometimes I have things that I want to get done, but instead I find myself caught in a dilemma of whether I should help a friend or do something that I wanted to get done. *sigh* What to do?
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