depressed
Published Thursday, April 13, 2006 by wackiac.
Depression.
That seems to be "in-thing" nowadays. It seems rather cool sometimes to have "depression" even if the one undergoing such feelings may not quite feel the same way. Most of the time, depression is something that people use frivolously to explain a rather low time in their lives when the actual illness in itself, is no where close to being as easily explained.
Depressed.
That is feeling that most of us can relate to. That's also the feeling that is usually associated with depression. But just because you're depressed doesn't mean that you have depression. Frankly, it's difficult for me to know the difference between the two. I guess, if you're feeling really bad, it might be good to consult an expert on the matter - and I do not mean your friendly google.com.
Anyway, why am I starting off with the D-word?
For the past week(s), I've seen/heard/felt (maybe even smelled) sadness all around me. I guess the release of CT results wasn't exactly the perfect mood-lifter among the students, not to mention among the teachers. It seems everyone's going through a rough period these days. It must be tough-going thus, the tough must get on going. Personally, life's not been too great for me either. I don't know if it's just a passing phase, a prelude to depression or perhaps, a reality check of sorts. All I know is that, I've been feeling a little low.
However, given my job, I can't be "low" when I'm teaching now, can I? It just doesn't work that way. Anyway, it seems almost impossible to indulge in self-pity with things moving as fast as they are. So, I've just been going with the flow. In a weird way, that actually helps coz I sorta forget life's troubles and move on. It's when I have time such as now that this feeling of lowly emptiness sinks in again.
Now, that just isn't healthy. So, I've decided to compile a series of "methods" people use in dealing with problems:
1. Drink and be merry (Erm, no. First and foremost, I can't drink. Second, I don't drink. Third, I won't drink.)
2. Read.
3. Sleep.
4. Watch a movie.
5. Shop.
6. Have a talk.
7. Take a walk.
8. Do extreme sports.
9. Exercise.
10. Run.
11. Paint/Sketch/Draw.
12. Play games.
13. Sing.
14. Crap.
15. Any other way...
Anything else to add?
That seems to be "in-thing" nowadays. It seems rather cool sometimes to have "depression" even if the one undergoing such feelings may not quite feel the same way. Most of the time, depression is something that people use frivolously to explain a rather low time in their lives when the actual illness in itself, is no where close to being as easily explained.
Depressed.
That is feeling that most of us can relate to. That's also the feeling that is usually associated with depression. But just because you're depressed doesn't mean that you have depression. Frankly, it's difficult for me to know the difference between the two. I guess, if you're feeling really bad, it might be good to consult an expert on the matter - and I do not mean your friendly google.com.
Anyway, why am I starting off with the D-word?
For the past week(s), I've seen/heard/felt (maybe even smelled) sadness all around me. I guess the release of CT results wasn't exactly the perfect mood-lifter among the students, not to mention among the teachers. It seems everyone's going through a rough period these days. It must be tough-going thus, the tough must get on going. Personally, life's not been too great for me either. I don't know if it's just a passing phase, a prelude to depression or perhaps, a reality check of sorts. All I know is that, I've been feeling a little low.
However, given my job, I can't be "low" when I'm teaching now, can I? It just doesn't work that way. Anyway, it seems almost impossible to indulge in self-pity with things moving as fast as they are. So, I've just been going with the flow. In a weird way, that actually helps coz I sorta forget life's troubles and move on. It's when I have time such as now that this feeling of lowly emptiness sinks in again.
Now, that just isn't healthy. So, I've decided to compile a series of "methods" people use in dealing with problems:
1. Drink and be merry (Erm, no. First and foremost, I can't drink. Second, I don't drink. Third, I won't drink.)
2. Read.
3. Sleep.
4. Watch a movie.
5. Shop.
6. Have a talk.
7. Take a walk.
8. Do extreme sports.
9. Exercise.
10. Run.
11. Paint/Sketch/Draw.
12. Play games.
13. Sing.
14. Crap.
15. Any other way...
Anything else to add?
both sides now
Published Saturday, April 01, 2006 by wackiac.
Well, let's see here...
I've come across a zillion (I'm exaggerating) student blogs lamenting their pathetic lives and tyrannical teachers etc etc etc... Sweethearts, life ain't easy on the other side either...
Hence, I've decided to let you have a sneak peek into my life. Now, don't even think that you're going to get a full picture of me based on whatever little that you read in here...It's just a minor, little part of me that I do not mind sharing with you. There are other sides of me that I might choose to keep to myself so don't bother trying to wheedle stuff out of me. It won't work.
One of the main reasons that pushed me into creating a rather "public" forum is that in time I've realised that through sharing some of my thoughts and experiences, I might actually allow you to understand a tiny part of what it's like to be on the other side and given that, be a little less harsh on your overworked tutors. Yes, yes...this blog is rather self-serving.
Other than that, I've also realized that all of us learn lessons in life almost all the time without actually realizing it. Through this blog, I hope to share lessons I've learnt through my own experience as well as others in the hope that it might actually benefit you in one way or another. I am not naive enough to believe that every single person will benefit as personal experiences are just that - personal. No two people will go through something in the exact same manner so no, this isn't a "How-to-lead-your-life" kinda thing...Your life is yours to lead and my blog's mine to ramble in...Whether or not you derive any lessons from my ramblings really depends on you...
Besides that, you might encounter through this blog that your teacher is *GASP* a human being. OK fine, so you might find that I am a human being. Erm, that's not to say that the rest of my colleagues are not...I mean, hmmm... Basically, what I am driving at is that, every single person is human, even teachers. If through this blog, you see some semblance of humanity within me, then yeah, see...I told you so. If you don't, oops (guess my cover's blown. darn it.).
I know this is tremendously difficult to believe but I was once a student. Much like yourself. So were the other teachers. We were pretty much the same scatterbrained, illogical, incomprehensible beings that you see yourself as today. Some of us are still pretty much scatterbrained, illogical and incomprehensible but we're smarter about it. :OP Life ensures you get wiser, whether you like it or not. Strange but true.
Anyway, enough said.
Bye.
I've come across a zillion (I'm exaggerating) student blogs lamenting their pathetic lives and tyrannical teachers etc etc etc... Sweethearts, life ain't easy on the other side either...
Hence, I've decided to let you have a sneak peek into my life. Now, don't even think that you're going to get a full picture of me based on whatever little that you read in here...It's just a minor, little part of me that I do not mind sharing with you. There are other sides of me that I might choose to keep to myself so don't bother trying to wheedle stuff out of me. It won't work.
One of the main reasons that pushed me into creating a rather "public" forum is that in time I've realised that through sharing some of my thoughts and experiences, I might actually allow you to understand a tiny part of what it's like to be on the other side and given that, be a little less harsh on your overworked tutors. Yes, yes...this blog is rather self-serving.
Other than that, I've also realized that all of us learn lessons in life almost all the time without actually realizing it. Through this blog, I hope to share lessons I've learnt through my own experience as well as others in the hope that it might actually benefit you in one way or another. I am not naive enough to believe that every single person will benefit as personal experiences are just that - personal. No two people will go through something in the exact same manner so no, this isn't a "How-to-lead-your-life" kinda thing...Your life is yours to lead and my blog's mine to ramble in...Whether or not you derive any lessons from my ramblings really depends on you...
Besides that, you might encounter through this blog that your teacher is *GASP* a human being. OK fine, so you might find that I am a human being. Erm, that's not to say that the rest of my colleagues are not...I mean, hmmm... Basically, what I am driving at is that, every single person is human, even teachers. If through this blog, you see some semblance of humanity within me, then yeah, see...I told you so. If you don't, oops (guess my cover's blown. darn it.).
I know this is tremendously difficult to believe but I was once a student. Much like yourself. So were the other teachers. We were pretty much the same scatterbrained, illogical, incomprehensible beings that you see yourself as today. Some of us are still pretty much scatterbrained, illogical and incomprehensible but we're smarter about it. :OP Life ensures you get wiser, whether you like it or not. Strange but true.
Anyway, enough said.
Bye.