Me? Interesting?

By Allan Yap & Nigel A. Skelchy

I find it hard to believe when people say that they'd like to feature me in a particular segment of their magazine or newspaper.

My first reaction usually is, "is this a joke?" Hot on the heels of puzzlement.

What have I ever done that I could be considered remotely interesting?

OK, I have my own business. I am happy with life. I could do more and I'd love world peace. (OK, that's my Miss Universe ambitions gone to pot, since I'm a guy and probably too hairy to enter).

But on the whole I don't feel that I'm doing too badly. If I had to mark my scorecard, I'd say I would be average in pretty much every area.

I love people, that's for sure. For the most part, I think I'm likeable. People seem to respond well to me. But interesting enough to write about?

That's always been a mystery to me.

Oh well...my philosophy is that I should just sit back and relax and stop asking so many "why" questions and just enjoy the ride.

Besides if I do get big headed with all the attention, I'm sure my other half, cousins, parents, good friends will be there to puncture it again. I have people who I believe do love me.

I'm lucky that way. :-)