11/21/2009

Crab Mentality

Posted by Faye |

" Crab mentality, sometimes referred to as crabs in the bucket, describes a way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs. Singly, the crabs could easily escape from the pot, but instead, they grab at each other in a useless "king of the hill" competition which prevents any from escaping and ensures their collective demise. The analogy in human behavior is that of a group that will attempt to "pull down" (negate or diminish the importance of) any member who achieves success beyond the others, out of jealousy or competitive feelings.
This term is broadly associated with short-sighted, non-constructive thinking rather than a unified, long-term, constructive mentality. It is also often used colloquially in reference to individuals or communities attempting to "escape" a so-called "underprivileged life", but kept from doing so by others attempting to ride upon their coat-tails or those who simply resent their success.[1]
It describes a desperate lust to pull other people down, denigrating them rather than letting them get ahead or pursue their dreams. It is an unwillingness to allow someone to get out of dire or bad life situations, often being foiled by friends and family members who keep sucking them back in. This trait can strike at several levels of life, like in office environments, particularly on promotion. It is a reflection of the famous saying “we all like to see our friends get ahead, but not too far ahead.”[2]


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Have you met people like this? Well, I did! And the worst thing is she is a friend... A friend that I thought true and real... Sweet and caring :( Sad but it's true! Protect your self from this kind of people, don't trust too much and listen in your instinct.

11/20/2009

Quote for Today

Posted by Faye |

~ Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody. ~
Agatha Christie

11/14/2009

Pacquiao vs Cotto Fight

Posted by Faye |

It's been a long time since the last time I updated my blog. I'm too lazy I must say! LOL How are you?:) I hope you are doing well :) Me? I'm doing great! There's nothing new in my life, I'm still doing the same old thing lol Anyway, I was chatting with my bestfriend earlier and we talked about so many things! She will be going back home next month and she's very excited! How I wish I could go home too, but it's really costly *sighs* We're planning to go back home five years from now *I hope so* She has a psychic ability . She read my tarrot cards and she told me not to trust a person easily, oh so true!:)lol Well, that's life!
Anyway, my husband and I were cooking Sisig earlier will bring it for our potluck dinner at our friend's place. We're going to watch Pacquiao vs Cotto fight tonight. We're too many our friends decided to split our group into two. The guys are excited not only for the fight but also for their poker night :) I'm pretty sure that the crime rate will be down and there will be no traffic in a while because a all of the people in my hometown will watch this much awaited fight! I hope Pacquiao will win this fight :)

11/01/2009

Spooky Halloween '09

Posted by Faye |

Howdy?!
It's been a long time since the last time I post here :) I'm not in the mood to share my thoughts, I don't know why. I've been busy with my real life nowadays, will try to update this blog more often and I will post some kalakals this week, you know Christmas is fast approaching and the buying season is here! I don't want to missed this opportunity! :)

So how are you?:) I hope you had a great and scary weekend!:) I want to share some photos from last weekend's costume party!:) The star of the night Von!:) Obviously all of us had so much fun!
Thanks to Ila and Ryan for organizing the party!:)

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