On the Spot

I hate to be the one to bring this up. But since my reputation as a kill-joy already precedes me, I'll do it anyway.

This whole blind item business in my rowing club is getting a little out of hand. So many things happened in Macau and Guangzhou, some funny, others unpleasant. And the reactions from those who were involved vary: some do not mind being put on the spot at all, a few clearly revel in the attention and even crave for it, while others, including me, however are a little put-off and are not amused.

I think a line has to be drawn somewhere. There were clearly episodes that frankly speaking, should remain buried in the graveyard and best left forgotten. Real friendships got strained during the China trip, some still do not see each other eye-to-eye, so I think this is the point where people should exercise restraint and put a lid on this whole blind item thing.

Being made fodder for gossip and needlessly being put on the spot for some things that you feel others have no business meddling, leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

The Boracay delegates had in a sense, decided to leave their issues in Boracay, but the same cannot be said for the China delegates who appear like a pack of hyenas feasting upon a hapless victim.

If I were to maintain my respect for some people I need to leave those issues behind as well. Revisiting them will only prove to be pointless and counter-productive.