I remember in the past I would have long lists of birthday wants that people could get me. Of course, no one usually gets me anything from there, partly because they are all too expensive and partly because, well, no one bothers? Bwahahaha, but those were all like wants, not needs, and far from wishes. I have a fervent birthday wish now though. I always thought that I didn't really need anything material. Material stuff were more wants than needs, and I could do without them, so I didn't really know what to tell people. I used to be able to at least say a PSP or a PS3, but now I figured I wouldn't know what else to do with one even if I had one. Except to sell it.

I guess having a strong wish is risky. It's like having a strong position in a single security. It could go up or it could go down. But I guess I'm like that at times. Strong-willed, motivated, or single-minded, take your pick. I guess, at the end of the day, you can't have everything. Something has to go somewhere. Some people give up less, some people give up more. It's a matter of sacrifices. The world ain't fair, but at least it is fair in this regard.

Ups and downs, pros and cons, I read somewhere that maturity is about delaying fulfilment. It is so true, don't you think? A mature gentleman will give way to the lady. Delay of fulfilment. The unselfish mature kid will share. Delaying fulfilment. Oh well. It's funny how you can think of something you think you understand so well in an entirely different way. No wonder there's still room for philosophers in this world.

I just recovered pronto from a 38.3 degree fever last night. Of course, with the help of my nursing baobei, who made sure I was as comfortable as I could. Better watch my diet and drink even more water from now on. Being sick is no joke.

Weekend around the corner, and this is a burden-free one! (Well, relatively). So, may it be a good one!