rotten tomatoes

friends. they are definitely an important part of everyone's lives. we need them. they need us. personally, i treasure those really great friends who would always be there no matter what or would make an effort to initiate meet-ups or reciprocate invitations to meet-up. yeah, you get my point. nonetheless, among the hundreds or thousands of people you come across and friends you make, there are always the handful that are just.. can't be bothered.

yes, it sounds pretty harsh and heartless but that's one word to described that handful. i'm sure most of you have those friends. haha.. after some thoughts, i came out with a few categories. note that one person might be "qualified" for more than one categories.

1) The Ghost: -
people who are under this group are ones who are heard but never seen. they talk to you and the group of friends on online chats or what not but whenever they are asked for their opinions on a meet-up, they are gone. which days free? where to meet-up? these questions fall to their ears and that's it. no reply. not even taking the liberty to say yes or no if options are given.

2) Faceless Star: -
people who are under this group are those who are attention seekers but not a good social friends. they would always be like "hey we should meet-up someday" or "gosh i missed this group of friends" but when the time comes to meet-up they go missing. it is as though you know their name and that they exist but never shows up.

3) Cheap Talk Moron: -
people who are under this group tend to love giving big talks but are not expected to be doing a damn thing. they would give you big ideas which are at times unrealistic but expect other people to take action. even worse for some would be even if the plan is up but not according to plan, they would make noise as if they could do a better job.

4) Failed Timer: -
people who are under this group are those who are always late for a great deal of time and still give stupid excuses, totally ignoring the fact that they are at some fault. it's okay to be late once in a while or if some shit really comes about but not when you are lazy or estimate the duration of your trip wrongly. first couple of times might be alright but recurring incidents might be nerve wrecking.

so yeah, that sort of sums out those friends who can't be bothered at times. don't get me wrong, they can be still worth being friends and what not with if you can put up with those. rather, these are signs that signal your friends that you can't be bothered, be finding time or making the effort to or what not. hopefully, there will be less such people in the future.

la da dee

the next step

after countless attempts and what not, trying many agencies and what not, i finally got the students to give private tuition for the entire year of 2014. three students in total and all stay within a bus ride or 40 minutes traveling time. two P6 students and one P2 student. teaching one English/Science, one Maths, one English/Maths.

not giving tuition for nearly two years sure has its effects. nonetheless, i had the first on since i ORD two days ago and i would say the experience was good. i rediscover the joy of helping people with their academics and teaching. blessed to have such nice student and 'employers'. however, this is just one student. will be meeting the second student on the coming Monday and then the third on the second day of CNY.

yes, you read that right. second day of CNY. guess the parents want that too, so doesn't seem i have much of a choice. just that i need to prepare for that lessons probably two days earlier, considering that i will be out all day on first day of CNY.

ohh well, private tuition it is then. the next step in 2014. shan't find extra jobs in between for i need time for myself and my loved ones. 6 days of lessons are decent i suppose. not too busy or not too free.