After the game the players came over to greet the fans and it sent the kids into a frenzy. There was no criticisms or tough questions, just admiration. It was very pure and very wholesome. The absence of prima donnas and enlarged egos made the whole experience feel like a community at its finest. The … Continue reading Community sports →

I think progress is key for patience. I reckon the fast food joints are doing it right when they provide status reports for orders. Even if progress is moving at a snail's pace, it's less frustrating than no updates at all and it reassures people that things are moving forward and being taken care of. … Continue reading Progress and patience →

Is it just me or is a doll that is a baby a weird toy for a toddler to have? Is it encouraging kids to mature quickly and take care of others? The toddler years are prime years for being taken care of. Then that child is given a doll to pass on the taking … Continue reading Baby dolls for babies →

I walked into a beauty store (I should say this is a kind of shop I do not usually frequent) intending to buy a gift for someone else and within seconds I was overwhelmed. Bless the poor retail assistant. She was trying to help but I was simply drowning in the options she was listing. … Continue reading Drowning in options →

The two passengers exchanged polite conversation. The interaction even slipped into friendly banter at times but ultimately the connection was not strong enough to hold water. That's fine. We don't hit it off with everyone. But now it turns out that these two will both be subject to a disgustingly long layover in the same … Continue reading Bound by politeness →

The queue is a magnificent process. I was at the airport recently and despite the crowds being from all different countries, all speaking different languages and all from diverse cultures they all formed an orderly queue.There was no need to explain the system. There were no troublemakers or rule breakers.Everyone understood the process and followed … Continue reading International queueing →

As adults we have to agonise over the phrasing to make sure we don't offend whilst indulging our curiosities. But the child has no such fears. The child stares inquisitively unashamedly. I have to say I'm jealous. As adults we don't freak out. We allow them to stare intensely. They're just a child after all.I … Continue reading Unashamed curiosity →

It's amazing to see the Michael Jordans of the world do their thing and raise the bar for the human race but also it's great to see someone like Shaq not taking life so seriously and enjoying themselves. We would revere Michael and hang posters of him and read books or watch movies about him … Continue reading Shaq and MJ →

Intelligence used to be the primary competitive advantage in the working world. The students with a 4.0 GPA average would beat out candidates with a 3.9 GPA average for the best jobs. But I reckon, sometime soon, the ability to concentrate will be a competitive advantage. You could add it to your CV. 'Can spend … Continue reading Focused mind distracted world →

What are your salary expectations? Is a nice question. It's essentially saying - name your price. What are you currently on salary wise? Is a harder question. It's now a moral conundrum - do I lie to get a bigger increase or do I tell the truth? Clever phrasing.