In amongst some of the comments people made about my last post, one person said something like, "you can tell me your problems". This sparked off this post.
When you're on a plane, the cabin crew tell you that in an emergency you should put on your own oxygen mask before putting on anyone else's. The picture in the Emergency Evacuation pamphlet shows a woman putting on her oxygen mask before her young child's. Each time I see it I understand, but something about it just doesn't feel right.
Other people's problems are much easier to solve. You step back, you see the big picture. You're presented with a puzzle. You examine it, first finding the corners, and then work your way to the middle. Emotions detached, slowly but surely the pieces come together. You've cracked it - the problem goes away and left in its place is a solution. I guess there's an element of procrastination within this method. Other people always need helping. You can put off your puzzle until tomorrow, knowing that instead you can get satisfaction from solving one with less pieces. Because, when it's your own puzzle, the pieces are smaller - the lid of the box is missing - it's harder to visualise the final outcome. Tomorrow comes and you're faced with a daunting challenge. But, like I said, other people always need helping.
I couldn't bear to be one of those people who others look at with pity. They may not mean to, but once you've let them in, the way they look at you changes. Just slightly - but enough for you to notice. I know it's cliché, but you really can see it in their eyes. So, tying in my previous post with this one, I fail to see the benefits of trusting everyone with my problems. They either end up being passed around, until they're not your problems anymore but the mindless gossip of idiots instead, or you come to be pitied.
I would just like to point out that I'm not a majorly troubled person. I don't have any particularly important problems.
On a brighter note, I've found one of the most amazing T-Shirts of all time. I cannot wait to buy it:
As most people know, Shaun of the Dead is my favourite film of all time. If you're a fan, you'll get this Tee. If you're not, there's an explanation of them on the web page. Also, if you're a fan of any other Zombie movies, there's probably something in there for you too.
For a better view, and to understand the 'in-jokes', click here:
http://www.darkbunnytees.com/movietshirts/tshirts/shaunofthedeadmovietshirtladiesfit.html
That brings me to the end of my post. I look forward to debating with some of you about it - this seems to be a regular occurrence after I publish a blog post.
No... I didn't forget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiUujoVmQ8A
To most, this will be the most pointless video ever made. However, it combines two of my most favourite viewing experiences ever, which therefore makes it utter genius. Plus, it links in with that T-Shirt. Clever, eh?
Laters,
Tails.
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