Tuesday, September 05, 2006

The Number 1 lesson I would like to teach all of you out there is to find the right companion when you go for your holidays.

There are many types of companion.

The type 1: the troopers
This type of companion is game for most things. They are willing to walk when there is no bus. They are willing to run for the bus. They are willing to experience the way of life of the locals. They are willing to learn about history of the places they are going to, they prepare in advance and dress smart for the trip. This is the type of companion I wanT and I am!

The type 2: The bummer
This type of companion loves to live the high life. In fact when they go for a holiday, most often than not, they prefer to laze in the comfort of their hotel. After all they have paid a premium for it. Eat and drink at the hotel, dress luxuriously and mingles in the to be seen places.

The type: the pretender/ whiner/ the baby/ the wet blanket/ the shadow
They pretend to be the perfect companion for all of your trips. They pretend knowledge about the places you want to go and they are all excited about it. They pretend they are very comfortable with any suggestion but in actual fact they dread what you have just suggested. These are the type of people who refuses to try new things and they will discourage people from trying also with their pessimistic ways.These are the people who despite your many many advices still turn to deaf ear and in the end, rely on you to get them out of their predicament be it monetary, emotionally or just mindless complaints.

Unfortunately for my sanity, I am with the whiner this holiday. The companion from hell!

I can't wait to return to Singapore! Please return my sanity back to me!
UGH!