Wednesday, May 10, 2006


The pride of being Singaporean.


The General Elections, has been an extremely interesting time, this being the first time I actually took notice of it. When parties strategise and promise. Trying to sway voters towards them. And as much as I am have lots of personal opinions, I would rather not record them down. For I have no idea what are the legal boundaries, and the last thing I would like to begin my life with would be legal action. But what prompted my title today was more of something I did during General Paper lesson today.


We were asked to write an essay, from a list of topics, all of which were related to Singapore. And I settled on this question which went along the lines of "Singaporeans are driven to be the best in everything we do. Is this good?" And so, I went on to list the achievements of Singapore in the 4 decades since our independence. And we have come so far. And as I told my classmates, for that moment, I felt so proud to be a Singaporean. I mean, just look at the people in the world suffering. From poverty and hunger, and here in Singapore. When have we gone without a meal. When do we not have a comfortable bed to lie down on. But we complain. When we have to stand in the sun during fire drills. I feel totally embarrassed. Because God has given me so much, yet I never fail to ask for more. And lack contentment, and, gasp. Gratitude and appreciation.


Sometimes, I think that I need to pause for a moment. And just thank God for every blessing.

Reminiscence the past, cherish the present, look forward to the future with hope.
11:38 pm


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Name:- Chen Yixiang John
Eggcrack:- 8 April 88
Religion:- Christianity
Denomination:- Bible Presybterian
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