Phobia

I was browsing through some of the books that I brought over from Singapore that day and I found one that talks about hidden fears. It is written by a local doctor by the name of Ko Soo Meng. I read with great interest on the part about Phobias. Here is his definition: A phobia is an irrational fear which is excessive, absurb and out of proportion to the objective risk of the object or situation. It cannot be explained away even though the victim knows that it is illogical.

I guess this is the best explanation for people who wonder why I am so scared of lion dance. It is a phobia, a fear that is irrational and absurb and I know it is illogical. I always thought probably I am the one and only one who has such a phobia but I was wrong. As I read through the book, Dr Ko highlighted another similar case. The only difference is that the "victim" is a 7 year old boy. But who knows, this phobia may continue into his adulthood?

There are some suggestions to overcome phobias that the book offered. But I think the best solution is not to do anything. Anyway, lion dance only appears once a year :P

Best Medicine?

Someone once told me, one of the best way to deal with a lost is to keep yourself busy such that you have no time to think of it. But nobody tell me how to deal with a lost in a place with little support and nothing to keep me busy.

Who says animals are not like Humans?

I have been helping a friend look after her 2 maltese for the past 1 week. They are sisters and one is slightly bigger than the other. Strangely, while I was looking at them play yesterday, I thought to myself, "My, the younger sister has a character that resemble that of a young, confident, naughty but attractive-to-men kind of woman. While the older sister has a character that is docile, demure and honest. The type that will make a good wifey."

The younger sister is called Sasha while the older one is called Misha. Sasha is very attention seeking and passionate and she will make sure that you comb her first, carry her first etc. And she will use her paws to draw your hands to her to get attention. On the other hand, Misha is more honest, not up to tricks like these. She will just look at you, turn her body around for you to belly-rub her. When ask to sit, she will obey. When you carry her, she will give you one big lick on the face (yucks).

Personally, I like Sasha's playful, wilful but fun character. I also like Misha's independent and honest personality. I liken these persona to when guys look at girls. Maybe many will be attractive to the upbeat, fun yet rebellious and wilful kind of girls cos they are more exciting to be with? But I also believe, there are a group who would prefer character like Misha. I wonder if there is any truth to the saying, the younger ones will prefer the former while the more mature one will choose the latter. What do you think?

Disclaimer: I am not comparing females to bitches. Just thought that there are some characters in animals that maybe similar to that of humans.

P/s: I am not prepared to put their photos eventhough they are very lovely doggies cos this site is still solely dedicated to Pebble.

Seeking Motivation Guru

Can anybody recommend me a motivation guru? Desperately need him / her to keep me sane until my next return to Singapore.

Current stage of patient: A zombie developing bad breath due to unused mouth, trying to pass time.

Pig Year!...So Far???

The Good:
Knowing that there are going to be new additions to the Pig year.

The Bad:
A fallen friend
A losing-money asset
A longing heart for Pebble

What have I learnt?

I have been wondering what is Pebble trying to teach me through her disappearance. I came to the following conclusions; that it reaffirms my belief that it will always be a very painful experience to lose something very dear to me; that it allows me to see the truth about some friendships.

But if you ask me, is it all worth it? My answer is no. I don't need the reassurance and I can do without the truth about some friends. I just want my Pebble back.

Although going back to Singapore is a good escape. Emotions have not changed. How Pebble was lost, what are the clues we had about where she could be, is she alive, is she safe.....all these had not erased from my memory. I know I probably will not get answers to the above.....