THE FACADE.

We devise many ways to diminish the boredom and the monotony that confront us daily.If we in somebody's employment and the Boss is around,your personal freedom to breathe easily is somewhat restricted.In some offices,the most dreaded words are "Here Comes The Boss".So you got to work or at least seem to be working on your computer.And herein lies our genius to kill the dreariness.There are a number of computer games that come with a special feature called the "Boss Key".If you are playing a game,or surfing the Internet,when you are supposed to be working and the Boss walks in,you quickly strike the Boss Key.Your Computer screen changes immediately,hiding what you have been up to.

But the real talent is to put on a completely innocent face whan the Boss actually walks up to our table.

Vijay- The Midnight Owl

FLAUNTING

To put on our best is great, to be looked up and admired,to be the centre of attention.But take care not to flaunt yourself overly.Everyones needs to feel appreciated.Sometimes, a simple greeting is sufficient.It is very affirming for the lonely man or woman.They feel respected and accepted.But in real life, some are not endowed with rainbow colours and all the attention centres around the peacock in the office.Do something special today.Say "hello" to the least impressive person,usually the Plain Jane or the guy with shabby clothes.Being ignored is terrible and they usually suffer in silence.Let their silence break into a smile by what you say today.

Vijay- The Midnight Owl

BEWARE

Of course,manipulating is wrong although it is almost impossible today without being one.A certain degree of manipulation is allright,provided it does not harm anyone or promotes our own course but for the sake of laying down arms.After all,the other word for manupulation is diplomacy.This is a very deft game.If found out,we will inevitably become the object of scorn and resentment. But manupulation that goes on the pubs is dangerous.You arrive,and suddenly you are surrounded by 1 or 2 gorgeous beauties with lovely smiles.Be unguarded at that moment and you will pay the price literally.They are the masters at entangling men with bulging wallets.They literally weave a situation,like a spider weaves its web which is barely noticeable. Then fools walk in. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

A DANGEROUS ILLUSION

I guess we all had our best friends.But as we mature we learn the hard lessons of life-that relationships free from malice,envy.jealousy and are only found in books and movies.Everyone had been hurt by a friendship.Many people were moved to tears while watching the movie "Titanic"- especially the "You jump,I jump",the truth is,it's nothing but a piece of Crap churned out by Hollywood.In real life,you jump-I can wait here.And it's dangerous to have best friends.They tend to swallow you up alive,given the right circumstance.
Vijay- The Midnight Owl

TO DONATE

God spoke to me this morning and told me to lay up my treasures in heaven.And so I have decided to go back to the Mission Field.I have already given up all my earthly possessions, my Car, house, watches,fine clothes but this Blue Diamond Brooch worth RM20,000-I just do not who to give it away to.Does somebody out there need a Blue Diamond Brooch? Vijay- The Midnight Owl.

IT IS TRUE!!

It is regretabble but exagerration is part and parcel of life.We all have done it before.Before the next guy finishes his story,we immediately butt in and contribute our side of the story- the bigger fish that got away.This has nothing to do with facts and figures but rather our egos. Because if there is one thing that we cannot tolerate- it is to be outclassed by other people.And so tales are conceived and born.The amazing thing is this-none of the exagerrations have been thought out in detail- its all spontaneous. And some are really skillful.And the additions and subtractions are weaved in effortlessly.Those who engage in this skill are advised to tone down.because one is usually not aware of the other person.Like the person who narrated to a small group,how the Twin Towers collapsed on Sept 11 2001.He went on and one-the billowing fire,fleeing crowd and the collapsing building.He only toned down when someone told him that Vijay was in New York City that day.


Vijay- The Midnight Owl

THE MIDNIGHT OWL

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Advice for the day:

I will spend at least 1/2 an hour today not talking to anybody.I will use that time only to reflect,to be quiet. Have a great Sunday.