joie de viv-re

Thursday, February 16, 2006

One of the days I may remember.

Tonight was Nanyang Junior College's Annual Talentime Finals. And I was only present because I saw some leftover tickets on Valentine's day and decided to go. And I definitely did not regret. It was one of the best $1 I spent in my life. While not all the singing and performances were great, it was nice to see some ordinary schoolmates become a little extraordinary just for tonight. And the atmosphere was utterly fantastic. For myself, there will be 3 events I will remember for the 2 years I spent in NYJC. Orientation 1, the volleyball finals and tonight. I suppose, I finally understood why people fork out so much money to be present at the concerts of their favourite singers.

And I think something I learnt tonight was the fact that I need to be less judgemental. Sometimes, I overeagerly pass my judgement on people, and silently condemn them immediately. So it would be nice to see myself learning to look at people and difficult situations more objectively and with different perspectives. For me, I always struggle when living my life. Because I always question my behaviour, whether it is in line with the values Christianity preaches. Because I do not want to stumble others, but at some point of time, I have to accept that I definitely have. And that is because Christians, like any other human in this world, is still with sin.

Reading about the gunshot murder was really creepy. Knowing that in a supposed safe and secure nation like this, there is still the chance for security laspses. And what made the entire tale much more freaky was that the murderer dumped his weapon at a bridge 500m from my house. When I peer out of my window, there lies the place that the murder went to. More creepy was the fact that it was in broad daylight. Around 8am yesterday morning. And I think this episode is really important. Many a time, living in a country like Singapore, we forget how privileged we actually are. That we have time to complain over the smallest things. And argue over petty stuff. Without realising that so much has already been taken care of. Like security. Hygiene. Education. Peace and harmony. It is totally amazing how Singapore has progressed in the last 40 years. And I thank God for my country. And I hope that I can grow in appreciation of how so many things can work together for the good of the place I call home.

Maybe my life would be more happy with you around.

Reminiscence the past, cherish the present, look forward to the future with hope.
9:58 pm

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