Are you the same person You were 1 year ago?

Recently I posted a comment on someones page in which I said "Remove me if you do not like me". I received a comment from one of my friends stating that 12 months ago, I would not have said something like that. It really got me to thinking that maybe my buddy was probably right and that I have developed a thick skin. I've learned to take alot of stuff which people dish out online, roll with the punches and not take it all so seriously. Sure it might hurt sometimes, but i have acquired a different mindset now than before. Whereas 12 months ago I might have been sensitive in my reaction to people's comments for the most part now it simply does not matter. I think I have come a long way since I first started. Sometimes some situations just toughen you up. Has this same happened to you? How much have you changed?

Handling stressful situations

Sometimes, life flows smoothly by. but at times it really hits the rough patch when nothing seems to work right. No matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work out the way you want it to. You end up getting frayed nerves, irritated, stressed out and in a foul mood. When a person get stuck in this vicious cycle of stress, very little seems to help.
But if you are able to use the following tips, maybe you can minimise the stress to minimum. Step away from the stress causing area. If you are in an office, just walk away to a different section for awhile. Take deep breathes. Try to think of something calming. Switch on the television or radio and try to divert your attention. Call up someone and talk to them for awhile. Do a bit of meditation. It has a calming effect.
There are so many remedies and not every method suits every person. Stressful situations last only as long as you want them to. if you are observant, you might be able to pick up the signals which might lead to the stress building situations and maybe if possible, take remedial action to minimise it. Sometimes, just by saying"OK/FINE/I'LL give it a try" minimises the stress to a great deal. If possible, talk to the people who cause the excessive stress in your life, so that they realise how harmful it is for all. Maybe they will take some action to rectify it. It's just that at times people do not realise that they are causing so much stress to others. Whatever you do, try to find an outlet for your stress, before it does some damage to you.

How many of you have pets?

OK, I would like to know how many of you guys have pets? Is it difficult for you to handle them? Or have you grown used to taking care of them. Alot of people say that they actually like to have pets. The pets gives them a sense of security and well being. The pet owner know that there is someone at home who truly accepts and loves them as they are. The pet will give you undivided attention. They will cheer you up when you are feeling sad. Give you company when you are feeling lonesome. Take you out for exercise when they see you are out of shape. So them right and they'll return it right back to you, with interest.

Good Old Days

Call me old fashioned. Call me what you will. I still prefer to use the paper and pen method over the computer method wherever possible. I still like the feel of a pen/pencil in my hand and a paper underneath my hand. This is even though the computer method is more efficient in the sense that there is no wastage of paper and you can easily correct your errors. The computer does have its uses....like when you want instant communication. In this case you can write the letter, email it even to a remote location of Earth and get a reply back promptly. In the so called good old days, I remember when we had no computers. We needed good memories, good recall. Most writing was done by hand, or a typewriter. When we made errors, they usually had to be corrected manually. Good neat handwriting was necessary, and stressed upon. These days computers have made life easier and more hassle-free. But we cannot always work in the online mode, especially if I want to note something down quick so that I do not forget it. Plus, especially when I am away from desk, I have to fall back upon the paper and pen mode. In this case, it is just more convenient and faster than pulling out the laptop, powering it up and typing out a letter.

Oh really? I think I'll have my say on that also....

Opinionated. That's what some of us are at times. We can have opinions on just about any topic under the sun. But being opinionated is a different matters. It can be described as someone who is holding to one's own opinion, obstinate, stubborn and at times unreasonable. This can be either good and bad. I guess it all depends on the situation and the opinion that you are holding on to. Opinionated people can be found just about any place. You might be having a conversation/discussion with someone, and a third person might pop in and start giving his/her viewpoint whether it's needed or not, and they might claim that their reasoning is more correct, etc. This can a real irritating situation. At times you have to stick to your guns when you feel that you are not being given your due. So at these times, it is OK to be opinionated. So at times when at times you are outnumbered or outgunned by the opposition, do you give in and save your strength for some other day? Some times a person comes to certain situations when not much can be done, and your opinions/reasoning's no matter how right they might be are just not heard. The other party think that their opinions are more right than yours. What would you do in these situations?

Metallica - The new albulm

A select group of people were given a chance to hear a few tracks from Metallica's new albulm. The lucky folks who were given this opportunity were: Bob Mulhouse of The Quietus, and representatives from Rock Sound, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. This listening session took place in London on June 4th, where they were given a chance to preview 6 of the 10 tracks from the upcoming METALLICA album.
One of the songs has a working title of 'Flamingo' and is going to be the first single. It is a modernised version of their 1988 song 'One'. The next song is approximatly 6 minutes long and starts off with Robert Trujillo bass intro. Going from riff to riff quickly, this song is full of energy. James Hetfield repeatly shouts 'Luck runs out!' and plays some excellent riffs which sounds like they could have been borrowed from their 1988 album '…And Justice For All'. Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist explodes into awesome riffs which he is so well known for. The third song sounds very similar to'…And Justice', a long, unhurried session which revolves around the line 'Bow down / Sell your soul to me / I will set you free,'. There is alot of soloing from Kirk Hammett. The forth one can be labelled as 'We Die Hard' since James Hetfield repeatly barks this phrase. This song starts real slow but jumps halfway through into an all stop-start riffs and a clever time signature. The fifth track is a combination of riffs of 'St. Anger' and Load. The final song is the best. In this final song, they have gone into thrash metal mode. It is alot like it's older and slower cousin - Battery, and has the ability to keep the older fans fully satisfied.
Overall, I think it is a good albulm with alot of solos and old style music with some new stuff thrown in. It is a mixed bag. But the older listeners of Metallica will be happy. The album is expected to hit the stands in Sep-Oct 2008 period.

Cats and kittens

Cats and kittens are my favorite pets. They are extremely cuddly, intelligent, independent. They know what they want. You simply cannot order around a cat. It will probably give you menacing look if you do or one which probably means - You want me to do what? It is not us which adopt them. It is in fact the felines which adopt us. I sometimes think if they consider us their pets. They always are so demanding, yet require minimum maintenance. Under normal cicumstances they are self cleaning. Rarely will you see a dirty cat. Given enough time, even the rare dirty cat will probably be clean when it finally gets the chance. Given a chance, I would like to have at least 6 cats as my pets.

Meet me at Yuwie

Recently I discovered a new site is a real fun entertaining site. You get totally immersed in it and will soon forget about the others. Yuwie is a place where you can earn bucks to interact with others. It can be in various ways like commenting on each others site, and just paying a visit to someones site. It's very simple and fun thing to do. If you want to get in touch with me click on Yuwie and leave a message....I'll get in touch with you right back.