Why Would I Write

  • An update

    So, it’s been awhile since my last post. Some of you probably noticed because I stopped updating five times a week!

    Well, I’ve got some bad news – unfortunately due to my current circumstances, it’ll be impossible for me to update this blog that frequently. My writing spree has come to an end. Work has increased a bazillion percent and I simply don’t have the time to sit down and write so often anymore. And with all the events I have to be part of (in and out of KL), it’s too stressful to manage.

    For those of you who aren’t in the know, the project I was hired for was put on hold indefinitely (due to some issues) so I’ve been transferred and am now an employee at BookXcess. Because of that, I have loads more to do. I’ll be part of upcoming Big Bad Wolf sales, road shows, as well as other stuff. I’ve even cut down the number of online courses I’ve been doing because I can’t cope. I don’t know if the job load will lighten in the future, but hey – work is work, and it’s a priority in life.

    The number of gigs I’ve been playing has also been reduced significantly. However, I might have one scheduled for April 16th at Grind 22. I’ll update this blog when I receive confirmation!

    In the meantime, I’ll try to post at least twice a week. It’ll happen on Fridays/weekends – since those are the nights I’m usually free.

    Also, this blog is almost 9 years old. Thanks for reading guys, it’s been a pleasure writing. Look forward to my next post – it was the final assignment for the last course I completed – English Grammar and Essay Writing.

  • Boy problems, who’s got ’em?

    Just a short post to let you guys know that I’ll be heading to Malacca later this week for another Big Bad Wolf Sale, so I won’t have time to blog again. Should be back in a couple of weeks – feel free to go through my archives or check out the (non-dead) links on my blogroll kek.

    Also, go listen to Carly Rae Jepsen’s Emotion album if you haven’t already. It’s been my jam of late. Boy problems is so damn catchy.

    See you guys soon.

  • Pavlov’s Coffee

    I’ve unknowingly conditioned myself to work better when I’m out of my home, drinking coffee and smoking.

    It all started a couple of years ago, when i left work early and decided to do some work at a cafe instead of heading back home. At the cafe, I ordered a cup of long black and drank while I slaved away at my laptop. Little did I know, this was just the beginning.

    When I was done with my work later that evening, I realized that I finished a lot of work in such a short time span. My mind told me, ‘it must have been the coffee, keeping me awake and focused!’ Plus when I’m not home, I actually have a reason to focus on work, since I can’t do anything else. At home, I’d just be distracted by my computer games, guitar or my bed.

    After that day, I continued doing the same thing whenever I had the opportunity. Cup of coffee, cigarette and laptop open. In fact, tonight, I’m doing the same thing.

    I didn’t really think about it until about 10 minutes ago when I was thinking about excuses, and why people use them and realized that I’ve been using excuses myself. Sure, I’m away from my distractions when I’m not at home – but I know people who can work from home just fine. They know how to compartmentalize their time well. Why can’t I?

    I’m probably just not trying hard enough, and now, I’m a victim of conditioning. I can’t work at home at all and I take every opportunity to get out of the house if I want to work. Sure, I get my shit done, but I’m also running away from the problem of self-discipline instead of fixing it.

    Just some food for thought on a Friday night.