I'm actually quite sad to hear that Michael Jackson has passed on. Been listening to his best of hits for the past hour or so. He was a true musical genius - truly truly talented one of a kind entertainer. I think people will ask and consider it a point in their lives "Where were you when MJ died?"
Just reminds you that life is precious and it can be taken away from you at any time.
My older sister is getting divorced. Sigh. I blame them both - my brother-in-law and her because I believe it takes 2 hands to clap. I'm pissed and angry that their 4 kids will be the ones suffering the effects from a broken home.
Apparently since they are unable to "solve" their money problems as well as their lousy communication to each other, the next best thing to do is to get a divorce.
Stupid idiots. Both of them. 12 years of marriage down the drain.
I'm not close to my older sister at all - she sort of "abandoned" the family after marriage and hardly visited. Only now when there is no else to turn to, she then realizes that she had this other family.
My parents and younger sister has been big-hearted and supportive to her but I chose to remain neutral and impassive. Sure call me heartless or even someone who takes things personally - but there is something to be learned from this nonsense going on.
1) Marriage will always put women at a disadvantage. Never give up your career and source of income and believe you can depend on your husband.
2) NEVER ever put yourself in a position where you are financially dependent on a man. Because 99% of men nowadays are not even fit to be called a man.
You know those jungle tribes of native people where young boys must go severe tests and rituals in order to be recognized as a man by the older folk? I think those tribes are definitely are on to something.
3) Just because you made some money before, you become arrogant and believe you must be a natural-born businessman. Take out huge bank loans before you even secured cash flow in your business!
STOOOPID. And then run away like a coward leaving your wife and kids to deal with the bank who takes your belongings to auction off.
I know a businessman who was half a million in debt about 13 years ago - who never abandoned his kids. He is now worth USD120 million.
I'm pretty sure his character and personal strength to overcome adversity contributed to his wealth.
People are really like teabags. You never know how strong they are until they are inside hot water.
4) Singapore men keep saying that Singapore women are materialistic. Hell yeah. You are a man, you are expected to support your wife and family.
I'll buy my own diamond ring because I can bloody well afford it. My own car even if I want to. No one else can give me what I want except myself.
But if you are not sure whether you can even feed/clothe/educate my kids well, please don't think of getting married or settling down. Don't drag a woman inside your incompetent life to suffer along with you.
I had Chinese boyfriends and Malay boyfriends. And I think Malay boyfriends are the useless of the lot. Indecisive and insecure and only know sweet words. Darling, I do multi-million dollars sales but I don't think my tongue is that honeyed.
I'm sorry but I live in Singapore. Please show me your bank account first. In the meantime, I like to enjoy my single, almost-financially-free life and the complete freedom of being able to do whatever I want.
5) Bottomline is - All ladies out there: Just rely on yourselves. 99% of men will never be able to give you what you want.
I wish all women becomes successful in finding that rare gem of a man because you are the truly lucky ones.
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