THE PROBLEM

The problem for us is that we are trained and prepared for peace,and we are not at all for what confronts us in the real world-war.This kind of war exists on several levels.Of course, we all have our rivals on the other side.This world has become increasingly competitive,nasty and devious.It would not be an exagerration to state that many people are actually animals in human form. The horrific number of unsolved murders here in our city is just one example.Most notably Altantuya's.In politics,business and even other profession such as the teaching and the legal profession, we face opponents who will do almost anything to gain an advantage.More troubling and perplexing are the individual battles we face with those who are supposedly on our side.These are those who outwardly paly the team game but who sabotage us behind the scenes. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

HOPE

Hello all ladies out there who have not found your ideal love yet,or the relationship has not worked out,or you are still feeling the pain of rejection and betrayal.Take heart.All this has probably made you a more realistic person and made you much wiser and matured in the process.The next one,I hope will turn out okay.In the meantime,this rose is for you.It means that there is still very much hope.You just have not met the right person yet.But you will- all in due time.And when you do,remember to read my story on "FALLING IN LOVE".There is surely a word of caution there.Ingore that advice, and you will weep bitter tears in time. Vijay-The Midnight Owl

MY IDEAL HOME

This is a picture of my ideal home.I like space,I think that goes for many people too.Nobody likes to feel cramped in.Though I like my present home,it has become too small for me.I would like to have more walking space and a bigger place for my increasing number of books.Also a solid iron vault made in Germany or Switzerland to keep all my loose cash. I hope nobody out there gives me some crap about being satisfied with the little things life. Who know? Maybe I might walk into a bigger home sometime-maybe soon.It may happen. Nope- it must happen and definitely will happen.Because the Astrologer said so. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

MY SACRED TIME.

Another week has passed by- so swiftly again.I did many things,drafting letters,attending Court,meetings Clients and preparing for classes. But now I drop everything-just to be with myself.I love many things but this is the only moment I very much yearn for. This is like my personal oasis from the noisome city.What did I do with my time last week? But for now all activities stop.I need this seclusion now away from the endless clatter and clamour of society.My thoughts are not distracted but there is a little anxiety in my heart- the thoughts of having to face another week and all the unfinished tasks. But for now- I seek the stregth that only Solitude can give.Its almost like I am drawing strength from an invisible friend who has also been waiting for my Company.Meetings friends in the pub is great,enjoying the time with other men and women,fulfilling my responsibilities is greater but most assuredly I tell you,this is the greatest. Vijay- The Midnight Owl.

GORGEOUS

This gorgeous reminded me of a lady one of my friends dated many years ago Iin Penang.They broke off some time after due to "personal likes and dislikes".However, if she did manage to get married,I am sure her husband would have fled the country by now or gone into hiding. Vijay - The Midnight Owl

SLOTH

Of course,at times its great to just to wear our sarongs,laze around,eat,relax, watch the TV and don't care about anything else.But the danger is this.Those detachments tends to be addictive-and sleepiness is just one example.When one loses the reisitance against sleepiness,the mind descends into inertia, which I believe is dangerous.In such moments we tend to agree with everyone just to avoid a disagreement and get them out of our way quickly.Because mental sloth has set in.Remember- dont let the good things in life be your undoing.In society,it is dangerous today to be unalert.One needs mental sharpness to survive in society today.Surrender to sloth in any form, mental or physical and the decay sets in soon and you will be resembling like the guy in the picture here. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

SMILE

FALLING IN LOVE

When falling in love,remember the one whom you have fallen in love with is capable of transformation and revealing their real stripes later on.Don't feel alarmed.It happens in all relationships. After all everyone in society have their own stripes.Unfortunately,the stripes show only when the pressure is on.Udsually when the familiarity sets in and the magic of romance is diminishing.Love is a very wonderful thing.But the other side of the coin is this.It is by far very much easier to hate the ones whom we love most.Because love,under presurre can cross the boundary and become hate.It has happened so many times.So when you do decide to admit love into your life,make sure that do no end up embracing a monster with too many stripes. Vijay- The Midnight Owl.

TEMPERS

Learn to keep your temper under control.Each time you are in disagreement or others did not do things your way,or see your point of view-do not immediately bare your fangs and growl fiercely.It just proves that you are ruled by negative emotions which inevitable cloud your reasoning faculties.The next time you find yourself in such a situation,take a deep breath and resist that rising spirit within you.Do this and you will not lose your personal peace.Such responses will exhaust you emotionally and feelings of resentment will linger on throughout the day-sometimes several days.Ignore this advice,and others will start pushing your buttons,sometimes without knowing it, and literally rob you of your peace of mind. Vijay- The Midnight Owl