Ranting And Raving As Usual

Bloody pissed off. Very bloody pissed off. You know what, sod it all. Freakin sod it all. There comes a time in a person's life when he's bloody had it with being unappreciated and generally treated like a sodding coolie. You get bloody sick and tired of self important righteous bastards who think it's just dandy to dump all the work on your arse and take the fuckin credit. You try to make a difference but all it does is make it easier for them to grind your face in the dirt. I've just about enough. The system can go screw itself where the sun don't shine, and by God I'll be happy when I can finally run off.

Right. I was angrier, but thanks to Yahoo! (and a phone call) I am now feeling much more appreciated. The power of friends indeed. Moments like these, you're bloody thankful you have them on your team. Anyway, today's entry will be fast, since i have to turn in early for tomorrow's convocation thingie with our ex premier. I've had a shitty day (doesn't it just show?).

Having dinner with my sister today I noticed kids nowardays have it really good. Passing by a table as I went to the counter to pay I saw that most of them were using mobile phones which would have cost three quarts of my monthly salary. And these kids are what, 18 or 19? One starts to wonder just how much these kids get for their allowance anyway? I'd bet a hefty sum it'll be something more than what I earn in a week, or even two. Near my apartment building live two kids who drive to college in a blue and white Mini Cooper. That baby costs more than I earn in 2 years.

I mean, are parents spoiling their children more or what? Time was when you couldn't even ask for more pocket money for fear of being scolded, and I'm not even past 26. Have times changed so drastically? I worked my arse off for the better part of a year before I could afford my phone now, and here you see these kids with more money in their wallets than you would think they need.

Maybe in a sense some parents are trying to make up for their own poorer childhoods. They think because they grew up not being able to have certain things they can make it up to their children by giving them everything, which does make sense. I mean don't all parents try to give their children the best in life?

Perhaps there has to be a line somewhere. What I've learnt is that if you get something for free, you won't really appreciate it. Maybe it's my lot that I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and that I've had to work hard for just about everything I have (or have had). It's not too bad once you get used to it, and heck...I don't think I'd have it any other way.

Except for those times when you see the kids in the Mini Cooper. Darn.