Picture perfect
My editor jus gave me a great idea.
I saw her taking a picture of herself, n asked her why.
She said she takes one of herself everyday, since she was 19.
Jus for the heck of it.
Like a physical record of herself. Her life. Where she is.
Which is not a bad idea.
I may do that.
But not everyday!
That's a bit tiresome n much.
Perhaps every week.
Before our glorious twenties pass us by.
And we get old, flabby n cranky n boring n adult.
Was talking to a fren just now.
She's been missing out a few gatherings these few weeks.
Turns out she was busy finding love.
And she is now of course, very much in love with this nice-looking chap.
Lovely.
I am so happy for her.
I wish everyone to be in love.
Really. It is the antidote for everyth. Stress, old age, depression, grief.
It is the unexpected rainbow in your every day.
It makes u feel beautiful when you are all craggy n gross.
It makes you feel like u can tide over anyth.
It makes you feel on top of the world, all the time.
It even makes u feel ok when you are really ill.
I know, i am such a sucker for love.
It is now 6am.
I got the job offer.
I am happy to be chosen, even if the money isn't that good.
I am torn whether to take it up, knowing I am not paid deservingly.
Realists will say, a job is a job.
You are bloody working ur ass off here, not doing charity.
And to take a career nose-dive at 25 = career-suicide.
On the other hand,
It is, fair and far, a great opportunity.
To be editor of a COMMERICAL magazine at 25.
Where and when else will I get this opportunity?
I have held similar positions before.
Editing and being in charge of a magazine.
But never a full-fledged on.
Those were free publications, usually not more than 25 pages.
I was proud of mine and my team's effort nonetheless.
But this time, its a commercial magazine here.
I can walk into Borders and see people paying $3.90 for a copy.
And i did.
Before the interview, i really did go into Borders to check out the mag.
To know a lil about it before being grilled.
And there it was.
This middle-aged lady picking one up and purchasing it.
It was ... like karma.
And other pros include --
It is a pet topic: Health.
I love it, second to fashion.
I mean, it appeals to all ages and would be someth my parents would be proud of.
And the boss seems nice.
Well, i cannot ascertain that. But it looks hopeful on that front.
THe only thing...
I may not be able to shop and save the way I do now.
Tell me Lord, wat to do.
I will be where u want me to be.
I saw her taking a picture of herself, n asked her why.
She said she takes one of herself everyday, since she was 19.
Jus for the heck of it.
Like a physical record of herself. Her life. Where she is.
Which is not a bad idea.
I may do that.
But not everyday!
That's a bit tiresome n much.
Perhaps every week.
Before our glorious twenties pass us by.
And we get old, flabby n cranky n boring n adult.
Was talking to a fren just now.
She's been missing out a few gatherings these few weeks.
Turns out she was busy finding love.
And she is now of course, very much in love with this nice-looking chap.
Lovely.
I am so happy for her.
I wish everyone to be in love.
Really. It is the antidote for everyth. Stress, old age, depression, grief.
It is the unexpected rainbow in your every day.
It makes u feel beautiful when you are all craggy n gross.
It makes you feel like u can tide over anyth.
It makes you feel on top of the world, all the time.
It even makes u feel ok when you are really ill.
I know, i am such a sucker for love.
It is now 6am.
I got the job offer.
I am happy to be chosen, even if the money isn't that good.
I am torn whether to take it up, knowing I am not paid deservingly.
Realists will say, a job is a job.
You are bloody working ur ass off here, not doing charity.
And to take a career nose-dive at 25 = career-suicide.
On the other hand,
It is, fair and far, a great opportunity.
To be editor of a COMMERICAL magazine at 25.
Where and when else will I get this opportunity?
I have held similar positions before.
Editing and being in charge of a magazine.
But never a full-fledged on.
Those were free publications, usually not more than 25 pages.
I was proud of mine and my team's effort nonetheless.
But this time, its a commercial magazine here.
I can walk into Borders and see people paying $3.90 for a copy.
And i did.
Before the interview, i really did go into Borders to check out the mag.
To know a lil about it before being grilled.
And there it was.
This middle-aged lady picking one up and purchasing it.
It was ... like karma.
And other pros include --
It is a pet topic: Health.
I love it, second to fashion.
I mean, it appeals to all ages and would be someth my parents would be proud of.
And the boss seems nice.
Well, i cannot ascertain that. But it looks hopeful on that front.
THe only thing...
I may not be able to shop and save the way I do now.
Tell me Lord, wat to do.
I will be where u want me to be.
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