3-in-1

1. My Unusual Relationship With Handphones: "You and your handphone business won't end eh! The handphone industry can make money from you forever." That's what my sister said a few days ago, and it pretty much sums up my err.. relationship with handphones. When I got a new sony ericsson k750i back in January, I went high and low, looking for accessories from casings to pouches to even lanyards. Serves me right that most accessories I bought did not last for long. A few months back, I started browsing through papers for good handphone deals, even to the extent of 'strategically' and financially planning in such a way that I get the best deal. You see, my m1 plan ends in August, if I were to sign up for another plan in m1, and in January, if I opt out of m1. The latter was my preferred choice, but that also means that I've to wait till next January before I can get a good deal along with a plan upgrade. But I was impatient. A slick w580i caught my eye one day, and I made a quiet promise that I am going to make that mine very soon. So sooner than I expected myself, I bought that phone, with no line. A part of me wanted that phone, but another part of me was being hesitant. I felt internally conflicted, but before I knew it, the phone was in my hands. I was in such a tight spot (yes I know this was all unnecessary) that I did not feel entirely good even after buying the new w580i. Then as though it's a vicious cycle, the search for accessories follows. A casing, a pouch, and who knows what else to follow. Well, that's my fetish with handphones. But it has come with a very expensive price tag, which is probably the only reason why I don't feel good after buying the phone. (I hereby pledge that, the new w580i that I bought recently, will the be last handphone I'm going to buy in a long time, and I will dearly treasure it for as long as it's in my hands. I hereby pledge also, to be faithful and not let any other phones catch my eye.)
2. Why Don't I Feel Good About Some Things I Buy: WHYY?? Sometimes, when I buy some things for myself, I often end up regretting that investment. It's a cruel feeling, cos you know that you bought that 'something' because you wanted it, but something about it had to surface after the purchase, something which you did not notice before you burn your pocket, something which only makes you go 'I wonder if I can get a refund'. It happened not once, but a couple of times to me recently. I bought this rubber handphone casing (yes I know, its handphone business again. argh.) which I was impressed with cos I never knew rubber casings could be used for slide phones. Plus, its only 6 bucks! After making the payment, 20 metres away from the shop, I tried fitting the casing onto my phone. How slick, I thought. But my awe was shortlived, cos when I tried plugging in the ear piece, it couldn't be done cos the rubber was too thick. argh. So I had no other choice but to attempt to modify it myself so that the earpiece can fit nicely. This analogy only served to prove my point in this paragraph. In order to prevent that, the most straightforward method is to think carefully about whether I truly need that 'something', and if I do, what kind of problems could arise when I start using it? Well, most would say this internal analysis (sounds chim haha) would work, but I beg to differ. After so many 'mishaps', I have found a better way, and that is when I find something when I want or need, I should not make an immediate and impulsive investment. The best thing is to stay away from that 'something' for sometime, a few hours, a few days or even a few weeks. That will give me sufficient time to consider if I really should invest in it. I guess this applies also on a larger scale, say when contemplating an investment in insurance, in a car, in a house etc.
3. Finally, It's Ending, And In No Way Am I Feeling Sad About It: For those who are thinking that I'm referring to NS, you're dead wrong! I'm actually referring to the tuition that I've been giving to my ex's sister. I've had enough on my student's urm.. occasional moodswings; I've had enough of pretending as if my ex is not at home when she is. You see, on the previous lesson, before I pressed the door bell, I could see her (my ex) having her meal at the dining room. When I entered the flat after her sister came to open the gate, she was gone, but her food was still there. It annoyed me the fact that she has to avoid me to such extent, even in her own home. She has become a totally different person since late last year. I've seen arrogance, childishness, aloofness, and total indifference in her, and these only make me distant myself from such unnecessary dwellings. Instead, it makes me stronger in a sense that I believe I had made the right choice in breaking up with her. Whenever I feel such empowerment, I would turn on 'What Goes Around' by Justin Timerblake. I don't know why, but it just makes me feel good. Anyway, it's goodbye for good (I hope) two weeks from now. And I'm looking forward to it.