I think I got a little too agitated in reacting to MW's comment about me not getting a job just now. I knew it was the way the comment was phrased; in a judgmental and dismissive manner, that got me irritated. It felt akin to a trampling of my beliefs and value system, especially coming from my close friends which I really expect a little more understanding from. No doubt it was also irritation at David's way of thinking. No doubt he disagrees with me, but without due consideration of my value system, I really don't think he is qualified to pass sweeping judgements off me based on his way of thinking. Taking it one step further and telling it to my other close friends, as if to influence them, is a bigger no-no. It becomes an attack on my value system, trying to control me through others' is a really terrible thing to do, and it becomes a blatant disrespect of me as an individual.

Nonetheless I submit that my reaction was over the top and I should have exercised more control over it. Shall think and pray for more self-control. || posted by Kuan Hui