if only there was a little more time
It has been a while since I last wrote.
Back then when I was first very cruelly rejected by NTU for an engineering course I was seriously thinking how deep of a trouble I could be in and Monash was really sort of like a 100% succession backup plan. But after close to a year and a half from that last thought, maybe its all a blessing in disguise after all? I certainly can’t imagine lugging myself into crowded MRT’s or busses every morning to Uni and then mingle with annoyingly competitive Singaporeans. Though I could easily avoid trouble by being more closely knitted to a couple Malaysians that are equally seeking refuge, there is no way I could survive Electrical and Electronics lectures without succumbing into a deathly sleep. Such are disastrous consequences, bleh.
When I first arrived, I was wow-ed by the brilliant and brightly lit shops which seems to be all over the country. Every single type of tidbit and delicacies were available to be smelt from all corners of the paths. What is truely eye catching was not the price, but definitely the varieties available. However, be rest assured that prior to leaving Malaysia I’ve had that 2.4 multiplier steadily embedded in my system. On the other hand, as I continue to traverse before first setting foot into my uncle’s house I felt a significant oppressive feeling from the fast paced lives of these people. Each and every one of them was seen heading about in an orderly fashion, dressed in formal attires or trendy smart casual. Now I may begin to understand, why Ivan dislikes the life he goes through over here.
The good things about Singapore
Shopping heaven as the varieties and up to date styles are unbelievable. But the most important, they have my sizes! This applies to food as well; they have everything to cover your guilty cravings.
Convenient public transportation. Within days of travelling I had already familiarised with the different interchange stations and train lines available. I haven’t boarded many busses, but from the looks of it, I’m thinking it would be equally simple to manoeuvre around. All it takes is an EzLink card, or else be ready to queue for your life. :]
I’ve never stayed at a place so high up before, but at my uncle’s 25th story condo there is absolutely no need for air conditioners and fans at all; be it at night or a hot sunny afternoon. Outdoor temperatures are said to be an ideal 28 degrees with presence of some wind (which sometimes can be quite strong, in these couple of days).
The bad things about Singapore
Like I’ve said before, the society here is in fact too fast paced. A good question would be; Will it still be okay to retire and reside here? Chances are that you’d often be overlooked for you have outlived your usefulness. The right amount of stress will drive us to perform at the optimum level, but in this scenario I think it may be a little too much for me to handle. To those who have watched and still remember the Singapore production movies; ‘’I Not Stupid’’ and ‘’Money Not Enough’’, I fear to say that the households depicted by Jack Neo in his works are quite an accurate representation of the real households in the local society. At least I think so.
The population over here is just too dense and crowded, especially on weekends or public holidays. Not a problem for someone who leans more towards staying at home, but if one would witness the amount of people forcing their way in a fully sardine packed MRT/buses or the queue to purchase food/barbecued pork or the queue to the supermarkets grocery checkout counter... speechless. I’m just grateful that I’m not standing there, lol.
Oh, and since cars and cabs are expensive, grocery shopping can be quite a mountain hill task for people living a considerable distance from the grocery shops. Sure hitching on any public transport would be an efficient way to travel, but with those 3 heavy bags of groceries you would be carrying home, would you have been able to sustain your cool in a fully crowded bus or MRT? I know I’d feel awfully grouchy.
new guilty pleasure.. *front look
*disclaimer - don't bimbo me la, there's hardly any nice flips out there
and G400 soul is not as attractive. don't razr me too, lol.
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