whenever there's talk about singapore: the people, the places, the food; i can't seem to help but perk up. it get's me all so excited.

yet despite living in kl for 11 years, and singapore for only 5 years, i remember more about the latter. and the reason? those were my growing years. the years of maturity.. and also because there were more colours and freedom in living in singapore. having bus rides to school early in the morning and then coming home late in the evening, a fun and learning school-life, going out with friends after school or with parents on weekends, watching interesting television and having community activities outside the house.
it's so unlike in kl where my father drives us to and fro from school, weekends is solely for family time, and where friends are people you meet only in school.

i was reading through wikipedia about singapore and it made me glad and proud in a way that i come from singapore. well, people and even singaporeans may complain about the strict laws and the 'nanny' ways of the government. but SCREW them.
it's because of the quick wit and insights of the goverment that have enabled them to mould and transform singapore with the help of us, the people, into the top-notch, well-known, safe, clean and prosperous city-state that it is today. imagine, without land and resources, we would have been doomed from the start.
now we have world-class airports, sea ports, transport systems; adequate and cosy HDB flats to give us a roof over our heads; famous landmarks; a proud heritage, culture and tradition; a flourishing economy; good education; a stable life; etc etc. what more can you ask for but just thank god?

so i say to singaporeans, if you think singapore sucks, you should pack your bags and take your sorry little a-- to somewhere else where you think is so great. be grateful. as the chinese saying goes, remember the source where you drink your water from.

PS pardon my agressiveness.