What I hate about the current Singapore

[autumnbronze]

hokkiengirl:

Carnagejane:

I am just sickened by the recent news about the efforts to bond Singaporeans in view of the upcoming ndp 2012. Seriously, what exactly is there to LOVE about our little island? Here are some reasons:

1. Very COMPETENT ministers, think mr \" train breakdowns are unavoidable＂ transport czar. Or \" Singaporeans can indeed buy a hdb flat with a 1k income\" statement from well you know who.

I'm not sure I understand the point about the HDB flat. It has already been proven mathematically and in real life that people with an income of 1k really can afford a flat. Of course, the usual caveats are in place. The flat cannot possibly be a five-room flat in Bishan with a high floor and a sea view. The flat will most likely be a new 2-room flat in the newer areas (Punggol, Sengkang, right?) after subsidies and financial aid, etc. So what's the problem with this issue?

For me, I don't hate anything in Singapore, but I am saddened that:

1) People seem to be in a state of constant discontent. We seem to have forgotten to count our blessings and have a knack for looking at everything negatively.

2) We can't agree to disagree politely and civilly. As long as we have different views about politics, religion, etc, that is reason enough to start mini wars online. Too many people make ugly and insulting comments online simply because the anonymity allows them to do so. A very unpleasant trend.

3) Too many people seem to be spolit and self-centred. It's all about them. Parents pamper and are over-protective of children. This leads to a generation that has a strong sense of entitlement and not enough drive.

4) We don't seem to want to take responsibility for our own actions. A lot of times, we at least have some form of control and choice over how we want to live our lives. We can choose to buy a car or take public transport. We can choose to have one parent stay home or for both to work. (I know this is entirely possible even for those from low-income families. I know several in my estate where the mum stays home even if Dad is not drawing a high salary.) We seem to want to blame someone else that our lives are not exactly the way we want them to be.

Can we acknowledge all that is wrong with our society without getting too caught up in the negativity, please? Let's try to make our world a little better in our own ways, if we think that life in Singapore is that stinky.

What I have done:

- given free/subsidised tuition to children from low-income families
-donated regularly to specific charities
- raised my children to not be ill-mannered cretins
- been a nice enough neighbour who tries to be considerate
- speak out against animal abuse when I see it

Yup, it's a list filled with itsy-bitsy things, but it's at least something...

(Ok, I'm bracing myself with my eyes closed. Let the flames come!!!!)

EXCELLENT post hokkiengirl!!!

I agree with EVERY single point you have highlighted :hi5:

[Way2GO]

hokkiengirl:

What I have done:

- given free/subsidised tuition to children from low-income families
-donated regularly to specific charities
- raised my children to not be ill-mannered cretins
- been a nice enough neighbour who tries to be considerate
- speak out against animal abuse when I see it

Yup, it's a list filled with itsy-bitsy things, but it's at least something...

(Ok, I'm bracing myself with my eyes closed. Let the flames come!!!!)

kudos to u for doing ur part.
However small u may deem it, it may no small gesture for those who r fortunate to receive ur kindness.
I, in particular like wat u r doing in item 1 n 4.
ur flame shd be stoked, not doused.

:celebrate:

[Imami]

I agree with Hokkiengirl and becontented. When I saw the thread, I urm... Have nothing to say. I have my gripes but I always feel happy that I live in sg.


Maybe I am naive. Maybe I am too blessed. Maybe I am just too thick but I don't really know how am I affected by elitism? As for my child, I only hope he be above average in terms of academic achievement. I don't want and don't need him to be among the elites. I have always been a mediocre but I think being at the top is lonely. Because of this belief, I hope my child is among the mass and be accepted as part of the mass (I.e. I don't want my child to be an outcast, either side of the spectrum).

Maybe I can take inspiration from becontented's I'd and renamed myself as \"amcontented\"

[hokkiengirl]

Way2GO:

kudos to u for doing ur part.

However small u may deem it, it may no small gesture for those who r fortunate to receive ur kindness.
I, in particular like wat u r doing in item 1 n 4.
ur flame shd be stoked, not doused.

:celebrate:

Heh heh Way2Go, you can stoke my flame anytime! :evil: :rotflmao:

(Thankfully, hubby is sleeping and the kids are playing)

[hokkiengirl]

hokkiengirl:

Way2GO:

kudos to u for doing ur part.

However small u may deem it, it may no small gesture for those who r fortunate to receive ur kindness.
I, in particular like wat u r doing in item 1 n 4.
ur flame shd be stoked, not doused.

:celebrate:

Heh heh Way2Go, you can stoke my flame anytime! :evil: :rotflmao:

(Thankfully, hubby is sleeping and the kids are playing)

I MEAN, so no one can see me type this kind of diu-lian statement!!!!

[hokkiengirl]

Imami:

I agree with Hokkiengirl and becontented. When I saw the thread, I urm... Have nothing to say. I have my gripes but I always feel happy that I live in sg.


Maybe I am naive. Maybe I am too blessed. Maybe I am just too thick but I don't really know how am I affected by elitism? As for my child, I only hope he be above average in terms of academic achievement. I don't want and don't need him to be among the elites. I have always been a mediocre but I think being at the top is lonely. Because of this belief, I hope my child is among the mass and be accepted as part of the mass (I.e. I don't want my child to be an outcast, either side of the spectrum).

Maybe I can take inspiration from becontented's I'd and renamed myself as \"amcontented\"

Yah, Imami, I know what you mean. I sometimes think I belong to the wrong era. I'd be perfectly happy as a housewife living in the 50s. Except that maybe got no money to buy washing machine. Hmmm... Sometimes, there is all this pressure to DO this and BE that in today's world. I just want my kids and my family to be happy and healthy

[limlim]

hokkiengirl:

Heh heh Way2Go, you can stoke my flame anytime! :evil: :rotflmao:

(Thankfully, hubby is sleeping and the kids are playing)

:censored: :evil:

[BeContented]

Imami:

I agree with Hokkiengirl and becontented. When I saw the thread, I urm... Have nothing to say. I have my gripes but I always feel happy that I live in sg.


Maybe I am naive. Maybe I am too blessed. Maybe I am just too thick but I don't really know how am I affected by elitism? As for my child, I only hope he be above average in terms of academic achievement. I don't want and don't need him to be among the elites. I have always been a mediocre but I think being at the top is lonely. Because of this belief, I hope my child is among the mass and be accepted as part of the mass (I.e. I don't want my child to be an outcast, either side of the spectrum).

Maybe I can take inspiration from becontented's I'd and renamed myself as \"amcontented\"

Imami,
heehee....I also have the same words to say about myself...naive, blessed & probably thick. Also pretty mediocre but hey.....quite happy leh. Before being SAHM, I earn an honest living.
actually I had considered the ID amcontented too....but seeing soooooo many unhappiness around, decided to use.....BeContented instead

[Imami]

Hahaha I see! I always thought u r telling yourself to "beContented"!


I cant say I am happy with everything. But certainly I make do with the situation. I try to Improve things or stretch myself to cope. I don’t know - what else can I ask for, given that I am so average but I have
- a happy, healthy and lovely child who thinks I am omnipotent and loves me unconditionally
- a hubby who is doing well in his job and provides financial stability so that I can hold a less stressful job (but with lesser pay) and do more for the family and be an active part of my child’s growing up (it’s a privilege to be a child’s growing up in my opinion. Not everyone has this opportunity, not everyone values this opportunity).

[verykiasu2010]

Imami:

Hahaha I see! I always thought u r telling yourself to \"beContented\"!


I cant say I am happy with everything. But certainly I make do with the situation. I try to Improve things or stretch myself to cope. I don't know - what else can I ask for, given that I am so average but I have
- a happy, healthy and lovely child who thinks I am omnipotent and loves me unconditionally
- a hubby who is doing well in his job and provides financial stability so that I can hold a less stressful job (but with lesser pay) and do more for the family and be an active part of my child's growing up (it's a privilege to be a child's growing up in my opinion. Not everyone has this opportunity, not everyone values this opportunity).

are you an Apple made mami ?