A Random Thought

It's funny how when I was pregnant, few people would give up their seats for me. I would say, out of 10, maybe 3 or 4 would give up their seats.

And ever since DD was born, whenever we get on the train with stroller or just me carrying her, I'm telling you, it is almost a 100% hit. Out of 10, 9 would automatically give up their seats when they see me with my DD. But I will usually reject their offers politely, because DD wants to be a monkey, if you know what I mean. Amazing. Really amazing. And those people were from all races and nationalities, all ages. I am impressed. I guess that there is still some graciousness in our people. But I can't say the same for the bus rides.

Anyways, I was baffled by the stark contrast I'm seeing with being pregnant and with a live child.  I begin to wonder why I wasn't offered as many times a seat when I was pregnant, and I just thought of a possible reason just now!

Ok. I'm thinking, those people(those who have never been pregnant) must have thought that since I have a child in my arms, I wouldn't have any spare hands to grab on to the poles or hoops, and for pregnant ladies, the baby is INSIDE the tummy and hence, they have got free hands! Yeah, I think this reason is very likely possible to be the one. But then, I would like to clarify some things here, and that is being pregnant is actually very troublesome and very heavy and the back and the legs hurt really badly for certain ladies. So they deserve the seats as much as those people with children or elderly or disabled people. And the thing is, which I think many fail to realize is that it is potentially more life-threatening if the pregnant ones were to fall. Think two lives.

Anyways, I am very thankful to those commuters who voluntarily give up their seats to me and DD. You know, some of them were so swift in their movements that I was being offered the seat even though I just step foot into the cabin. Lovely people. Of course for me, I don't normally want a seat unless it is going to be a long journey, even with my little one.

To the commuters, give up your seats whenever possible to people who needed them.
To those being offered, smile and thank them! They don't owe you a living you know.

What kind of Singapore does Singaporeans want? Is this the kind of Singapore that we Singaporeans want? Sure, we can always buy the tissue paper or give the empty cans to the old ah gongs and ah mahs. We can drop some money for some of them whenever we pass them by.

But, for how long? Being old and destitute does not mean that they do not have dignity. Why do some of our elderly have to be treated like this? It really pains me to see this video, but it is a fact that all Singaporeans cannot deny-- that there are such under-privileged individuals living amongst us. 




We need change. Now. Not in the future but now. Do not live in denial anymore...

Taxi Driver Uncle, RIP...

I've seen the actual footage. It wasn't your fault, you did no wrong. We all know who the culprit is though he has the easy way out.

May your soul find peace in heaven...

What Happened to My Home?

Dear God(if there is one), please, please give the good old Singapore back to me. We don't have to be a developed nation, we don't have to be number one(or try to be) in everything.

I'm missing those days where most locals were friendly, crime rates were low, there were lesser foreign workers, there were no breakdowns in the train systems, innocent lives were not claimed so foolishly or thoughtlessly, there were no casinos. School kids were happier even though they dreaded homework, the trains and buses were not overly crowded, food was cheaper and affordable even though people did not earn much. I was patriotic then. Because the Singapore back then was the one I could easily relate myself with. I did not see many vagabonds or old grannies or old grandpas picking up aluminum cans and card boards back then.

Now, it's a common sight.

How many families or elderly people are queuing up for food rations every month during the MPS? I don't know. This is strange. We are supposed to be a first world country, no? But we are fast becoming third world citizens, with the very poor and destitute having without an ounce of dignity living in this land they call HOME.

No. This is not home. Not anymore. I pity my DD in a way, for she will never be able to experience the Singapore I had experienced in my days.

I am now ready to leave anytime I strike lottery. I will leave this god-forsaken place. The pasture might not be greener on the other side, but it will definitely be more palatable and digestible.

Privilege of A Woman

I think that all woman should have a child at least once in her life. It's so fulfilling. That happiness is absolutely priceless. But so is the frustrations. Ya, I'm enjoying it alright. Whether I'm hollering at DD, screaming on top of my voice, or just hugging and kissing her and holding on to her little hands, I'm a happy mother. :)

I'm Back...

And I have so may things to say I don't know where to start. I have been really busy with my little gal(liar). There are just too many things I wanted to update and share but I will leave it to another time when I am prepared. For now, I'm just gonna mop the floors...

China students tie pigs up, then kick and beat them with metal poles

China students tie pigs up, then kick and beat them with metal poles

You know, I love pork. But I also love pigs.

My father used to sell pork before he retired. He was selling pork for more than half a century, starting out as young as 10 or 14 years old. That was his only means of income to support a family of five. So, in a way, I owed my life to these lovely creatures and I have learned to respect them, even though I consume them.

And I feel enraged and deeply depressed looking at these photos of cruelty and torture to a living creature who has no power against humans. I wondered what had prompted these people to do such a heinous thing. I pity them(the humans), for they have no regards and respect to the creatures which could be their food.

I hope they will die of hunger. Just kidding.

"What happened to your eyes? They are swollen!"