Complaining, exercising my Singaporean Traits
Just went to Batam for a one day tour with a grp of Indonesian friends during National Day. Nice trip and met with nice people. Been to two temples, seen a huge statue of Goddess of Mercy, took a boat ride to Batam to and fro and seen many things. Rode on roads without any road lightings, had seafood at an offbeat area. Very good experience. I feel that I have recharged half of my batteries. I always like going overseas, to see many things that we do not see in Singapore. But everytime I go to overseas, I feel that Singaporeans are too comfortable.
For example, I doubt even a seasoned driver in Singapore would be able to handle the roads of Batam or Indonesia. Singaporean eat at hawker centres which are extremely clean but sub-standard in terms of quality . (The stalls with cleanliness rating 'B' has increased according to a Straits Times article) while Taiwanese and Indonesians have roadside food which taste superb but damn dirty, in Singapore standards (would love to try the Thai's roadside stalls). Transport in Singapore is definitely world class, but the amt of money we pay for it, well according to many articles is low (but that is compared to big cities with huge history compare to Singapore) but compare to Taiwan is expensive.
Taiwanese are hungry 'predators' when it comes to business, be it any small or big ones. Singaporeans??Doubt so! In Singapore, to set up a stall, u have designated areas and sometime licences to apply. In Taiwan?? All u need is a quick pair of legs and a blanket and u can start business. Food that are to be sold cannot be made at home, in Singapore. Other ctries? No such rule, from what i know. With a huge amt of competition in Taiwan, there are a lot of creativity but of cos we also see the bad side of competition as well in Taiwan, relating to the media and print industry there.
So well, it is true that Singapore is a great place to live in, but in my opinion it is for retirees. Youngsters like us, we may get too comfortable and lose our ambitions and dreams. Youngsters like us should keep on expanding our comfort zone, be exposed to many things, like culture, living lifetstyle, thinking, history, races and many more.
Sad thing to say, I have been in this world for close to 30 years but the number of ctries I went to is less than what I want. Looking at the many documentaries, there are so many beautiful places, man-made and natural wonders, glorious food, rich history, culture and arts. Life is short to enable one to see them all, but I will try my best to see, feel and hear them as much as possible. Of course, all these experience could be even nicer if I can enjoy them with my family and the lady I love, but I guess at the moment now, with things looking bright (or at least at the moment) in my career, I doubt I can have time for Love. Sigh!
Ok, enough complaining abt life in Singapore and my life. Need to get to work to improve whatever I can abt my life! Thank you for lending me a listening ear (or watchful eyes?).
Cheers!
For example, I doubt even a seasoned driver in Singapore would be able to handle the roads of Batam or Indonesia. Singaporean eat at hawker centres which are extremely clean but sub-standard in terms of quality . (The stalls with cleanliness rating 'B' has increased according to a Straits Times article) while Taiwanese and Indonesians have roadside food which taste superb but damn dirty, in Singapore standards (would love to try the Thai's roadside stalls). Transport in Singapore is definitely world class, but the amt of money we pay for it, well according to many articles is low (but that is compared to big cities with huge history compare to Singapore) but compare to Taiwan is expensive.
Taiwanese are hungry 'predators' when it comes to business, be it any small or big ones. Singaporeans??Doubt so! In Singapore, to set up a stall, u have designated areas and sometime licences to apply. In Taiwan?? All u need is a quick pair of legs and a blanket and u can start business. Food that are to be sold cannot be made at home, in Singapore. Other ctries? No such rule, from what i know. With a huge amt of competition in Taiwan, there are a lot of creativity but of cos we also see the bad side of competition as well in Taiwan, relating to the media and print industry there.
So well, it is true that Singapore is a great place to live in, but in my opinion it is for retirees. Youngsters like us, we may get too comfortable and lose our ambitions and dreams. Youngsters like us should keep on expanding our comfort zone, be exposed to many things, like culture, living lifetstyle, thinking, history, races and many more.
Sad thing to say, I have been in this world for close to 30 years but the number of ctries I went to is less than what I want. Looking at the many documentaries, there are so many beautiful places, man-made and natural wonders, glorious food, rich history, culture and arts. Life is short to enable one to see them all, but I will try my best to see, feel and hear them as much as possible. Of course, all these experience could be even nicer if I can enjoy them with my family and the lady I love, but I guess at the moment now, with things looking bright (or at least at the moment) in my career, I doubt I can have time for Love. Sigh!
Ok, enough complaining abt life in Singapore and my life. Need to get to work to improve whatever I can abt my life! Thank you for lending me a listening ear (or watchful eyes?).
Cheers!
posted by Strategist at 9:10 AM
2 Comments:
Singapore a great place to live in for retirees!?! Are you kidding?
Sorry I left out the critical words. "Extremely Rich Retirees" :P
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