27 September 2007
Singapura
My life has been on the rocks lately, as it was plagued by problems, dilemmas and depressions. I thought I needed a vacation that's why I've decided to tag along my dad's business trip. And now, I have just come back from a four day break in the city of the Merlion - Singapore.
Singapore is a fine city. I meant that both metaphorically and literally. The moment the plane landed, my amazement for the country was intensified with what I saw. Warm flight attendants, organized and systematic services and a clean airport: a concrete manifestation of the wealth and discipline of the Singaporeans.
I toured the nation-city by foot, by train and by taxi all by myself. There was no one to accompany me as my dad was busy with work and my mom was too tired to travel. So there I went around interacting with the locals, asking around for directions and instructions on how to get to mass transportation. And boy was it fun! I discovered a lot from those simple conversations with the citizens. It also gave me a chance to reflect and plan for my life.
Shopping was inevitable. I was tempted to buy a lot of stuff, mainly pasalubongs for revered friends and relatives, clothes, food and gadgets. I had to bargain a lot of stuff and the store owners were gracious enough to let me buy their goods at a cheap price. Imagine bargaining for a mobile phone. Sheesh.
The people in general were friendly, and one would feel safe and comfortable around them. There was minimal crime there, and everyone was disciplined. If only weren't for some flaws, one can think Singapore as utopia. How I wish that our mother country be at par or maybe better than that of what is Singapore now.
But as they say, all good things must come to an end. My temporary high ended. I had to go back to my old self.
Singapore was like my escape. My escape from the chaos that beleaguers my life. But now, my euphoria is over. I'm back to the life I've left behind. Maybe I can't escape this situation, and maybe the only thing to overcome problems is facing them with poise and rationality.
Crap, di ba halatang depressed ako? Ewww, i'm slowly turning into an Emo prince! =))
Singapore is a fine city. I meant that both metaphorically and literally. The moment the plane landed, my amazement for the country was intensified with what I saw. Warm flight attendants, organized and systematic services and a clean airport: a concrete manifestation of the wealth and discipline of the Singaporeans.
I toured the nation-city by foot, by train and by taxi all by myself. There was no one to accompany me as my dad was busy with work and my mom was too tired to travel. So there I went around interacting with the locals, asking around for directions and instructions on how to get to mass transportation. And boy was it fun! I discovered a lot from those simple conversations with the citizens. It also gave me a chance to reflect and plan for my life.
Shopping was inevitable. I was tempted to buy a lot of stuff, mainly pasalubongs for revered friends and relatives, clothes, food and gadgets. I had to bargain a lot of stuff and the store owners were gracious enough to let me buy their goods at a cheap price. Imagine bargaining for a mobile phone. Sheesh.
The people in general were friendly, and one would feel safe and comfortable around them. There was minimal crime there, and everyone was disciplined. If only weren't for some flaws, one can think Singapore as utopia. How I wish that our mother country be at par or maybe better than that of what is Singapore now.
But as they say, all good things must come to an end. My temporary high ended. I had to go back to my old self.
Singapore was like my escape. My escape from the chaos that beleaguers my life. But now, my euphoria is over. I'm back to the life I've left behind. Maybe I can't escape this situation, and maybe the only thing to overcome problems is facing them with poise and rationality.
Crap, di ba halatang depressed ako? Ewww, i'm slowly turning into an Emo prince! =))
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