Happy 45th Birthday Singapore!
It's Singapore's birthday today. 45 years of independence. A little red dot.
Yes, I admit that there are times whereby I am not proud to be a Singaporean or even forgot that I am a Singaporean. However, end of the day, this is still home. My family and friends are here. My fav F&B haunts are within reach. I can walk safely at night without being too fearful of my safety. I know we are shielded from natural disasters (the flash floods that occurred recently are not 'disasters'! Get a grip!). We have a world class transport system! The arts, literature and sports community is getting better as the years go by.
True, comparing to our economic achievements, Singapore is still culturally and politically backward. But, we are only 45 years old. Think of other developed countries who were 45 years old. Their achievements weren't that great either.
It saddens me to hear friends saying 'Singapore is so boring, nothing to do.'. Well, FIND things to do then! Don't be lazy! Have a picnic at Botanic Gardens! Volunteer your time with SPCA. Sniff out interesting F&B areas. Organise outings! There are so MANY things to do. Reality is what we create to live in; not living in what has been created.
Listening to: 'Lights' by February Air
Back after 3 years of absence
I nearly forgot all about this blog of mine until I was looking at my 'Favourites' list in my web browser. It's been over 3 years since my last entry back in 2007. Many things have happened during my absence from the blogosphere.
In recent months, I slowly come to realise that I am not as good a friend as I think and want to be. Some colleagues in the office disliked my personality so much that they wish I will disappear (their wish will be fulfiled when I leave my company on 31 Aug). Even though I try to have the best interests of 2 friends, one of them ended up sending me a hurtful sms and insulting the other person. I was HURT but I chose to be 'professional' about it. Another friend has been really honest and forthcoming of her opinions about me. I am thankful for that because I am forced to face reality.
To me, privacy is very important and that's one of the key reasons why I am not on Facebook. Sure, there are 'privacy settings' but how private can that be? After all, all posts are reflected in the network and it's a public realm. There are so-called friends that I would never want to be connected with. Sounds cruel? Guess, I am vocalising the inner thoughts of some 'Facebookers' as well.
Sometimes, I try to be happy when I am hurting inside. Perhaps it's pride.......It irks me to be fragile or vulnerable.
Tonight's post is a random one. Very random.
