lavish royal weddings amid extreme hunger

it' not our money they are spending, i know. but think of the widening disparity between the worlds. where a family of five share a living area of three square meters in poor countries.  this space is just enough for a comfort room in many homes in the rich countries. they couldn't care less they have the money to splurge. where many families have to share two meals in a day, some families in the rich countries share them too --- in food fights.  i wonder if they put out their lights on earth day in rich countries.

so what? the rich may just say, we can spend however we want to spend. wouldn't it be better if we can show some concern for the less fortunate?

honored by the boss

it really is so uplifting hearing from no less than a direct superior that your work is excellent. after almost ten years of serving with the government under him, he has been been so thrifty in praise.  of course, i get excellent marks during our semestral work evaluation.  but it really felt different when he praises my work in front of everybody else in our department.  and coming from a workaholic boss who demands quality work from all of us, this is so exhilarating.  and he has caused my promotion (twice in three years).

although there may have been lapses in my line of work, still i am confident i have delivered beyond what others have done and beyond certain standards.