Two Sides Of A Coin :)

You know how they say that the best things in life are unexpected? That's true, but also disastrously untrue.

Let's look at the same quote in the 2 different contexts based on life experiences. (My life la, of course!)

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True
David and I were coerced into going for a youth retreat in Johor last week. I can tell you now that my reaction was "WHAT THE HELL FOR?!" I've been for gazillions of youth retreats and they're all the same - shallow, a bit fun, and VERY superficial.

Boy, was I wrong.

I went in expecting to be mildy entertained, and what I got was a slam bang "WAKE UP ELAINE!!" call. I think it shocked me into paying attention. Which is a good thing, because my life has pretty much been derailed for a long while now. And I finally got the shake to get me back on track.

Oh, and the youth there were definitely not what I was expecting. I'm so used to the clique-ishness of the KL crowd that it was a VERY refreshing surprise to note that the Johor youth welcomed Dave and me into their crowd without so much as a blink.

That = good unexpectedness.

False
I have an old friend. Who thus far has been nothing more than an old friend. Who was never particularly attractive either. But when I met said old friend again recently, my heart just went BOOM! Talk about an unpleasant shock.

And I think I know why - I've seen just how much more mature he is now, and how strong he is, and I can't deny that he's become so much more appealing than I ever remember him being. Which would be entirely ridiculous if I hadn't been so aware of WHY I've started becoming attracted to him - something that has NEVER happened to me before.

Those who know me know that I usually have NO clue why I like the guys that I do. This time, I know exactly why, and the reason is so solid that it terrifies me no end. Okay, I wouldn't classify him as good-looking, but he actually has substance this time.

Best part is, I have to force myself to act normal in front of him. I hate that. And I think he noticed something was wrong. I'm hoping not, though. It'd be soooo awkward! Sigh.

And, that folks, is the bad side of the unexpected.

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So you see? That's why all quotes shouldn't be taken at face value. The prosecution rests.

Court dismissed! Goodnight!