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For the record, I'm finally repatriated after my 5 month stint abroad in Europe. This very article is currently being made in Singapore, I hope that's a good affair bringing along a tremendous blast to the commencement of a very brand new year of 2010 along with it!
Europe was so 2009, welcome back to Singapore for 2010! It is a brutal (and shameful) fact that MSR has been isolated for frequent drastic periods without updates of any sorts during my stay in Europe. I travelled and indulged in time that seemed to last forever back then. I've never been able to take things easy one at a go at the expense of precious time. Yes, the very commodity that every single one of us had yearned for since we've entered the society either pursuing an individualistic education or a mercenary career. There's always no time for something, be it leisure or work.
Oh yes, I've almost forgotten my apologies for the above faux pas pertaining to MSR's content draught conditions that I've left it in.
Perhaps it's not so very arduous to understand why we've been following acts blindly without perpetually realizing what they actually meant or stood for. Every joyous occasion such as the ever popular Christmas and New Year season, Singapore picks up both the tab and the taps and drowns herself with endless flow of spirits and alcoholic beverages. I've always pondered if they really know what they have placed upon their tabs for the night, as most usually just circle the total damage figures printed on the bill and consents to accept that stated portion of monetary sacrifice by landing that big and sophisticated looking signature of theirs gleeful with pride on it (usually with a pink and rosy cheek and ruby neck too). The very next day when some decent friend asks keenly about how they spent their previous night, the common reply usually follows "I got drunk and it was really a happy night".
Now stop right there for a moment.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to preach how we should reduce our intake of alcohol. I'm just thinking really hard, how nobody does justice to the very appreciation of the beverage they've chosen to release their caged up joy within them (ironic that one actually requires some catalyst to release joy even during festive periods). Who bothered whether if it was a Chardonnay or Riesling? Whether if it was a Bordeaux or Pinot Noir? Whether if it was Gin and Tonic or some poor chap's regurgitation? Was the cocktail shaken, stirred or been in the shaker within the vest pocket of the bartender who went for a quick intimate extravaganza in the restroom? Did it matter if it was Bourbon or some cheap bleaching agent mixed with the coke? All these potentially quality appreciation experience were exchanged for merry-making catalysts to create explosive laughter and vomits for some. For some party groups, they ingested massive amounts of alcoholic substance to worship one of the major Chinese families in Singapore where one never fails to hear them chant "Lim! Lim! Lim!". And I thought it was a Christmas/New Year party, not some Hungry Ghost Festival auctions.
Europe was so 2009, welcome back to Singapore for 2010! It is a brutal (and shameful) fact that MSR has been isolated for frequent drastic periods without updates of any sorts during my stay in Europe. I travelled and indulged in time that seemed to last forever back then. I've never been able to take things easy one at a go at the expense of precious time. Yes, the very commodity that every single one of us had yearned for since we've entered the society either pursuing an individualistic education or a mercenary career. There's always no time for something, be it leisure or work.
Oh yes, I've almost forgotten my apologies for the above faux pas pertaining to MSR's content draught conditions that I've left it in.
Perhaps it's not so very arduous to understand why we've been following acts blindly without perpetually realizing what they actually meant or stood for. Every joyous occasion such as the ever popular Christmas and New Year season, Singapore picks up both the tab and the taps and drowns herself with endless flow of spirits and alcoholic beverages. I've always pondered if they really know what they have placed upon their tabs for the night, as most usually just circle the total damage figures printed on the bill and consents to accept that stated portion of monetary sacrifice by landing that big and sophisticated looking signature of theirs gleeful with pride on it (usually with a pink and rosy cheek and ruby neck too). The very next day when some decent friend asks keenly about how they spent their previous night, the common reply usually follows "I got drunk and it was really a happy night".
Now stop right there for a moment.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to preach how we should reduce our intake of alcohol. I'm just thinking really hard, how nobody does justice to the very appreciation of the beverage they've chosen to release their caged up joy within them (ironic that one actually requires some catalyst to release joy even during festive periods). Who bothered whether if it was a Chardonnay or Riesling? Whether if it was a Bordeaux or Pinot Noir? Whether if it was Gin and Tonic or some poor chap's regurgitation? Was the cocktail shaken, stirred or been in the shaker within the vest pocket of the bartender who went for a quick intimate extravaganza in the restroom? Did it matter if it was Bourbon or some cheap bleaching agent mixed with the coke? All these potentially quality appreciation experience were exchanged for merry-making catalysts to create explosive laughter and vomits for some. For some party groups, they ingested massive amounts of alcoholic substance to worship one of the major Chinese families in Singapore where one never fails to hear them chant "Lim! Lim! Lim!". And I thought it was a Christmas/New Year party, not some Hungry Ghost Festival auctions.
This is what most of us really need: cultural appreciation. By that, it doesn't necessarily mean that we need to study the history behind how rice dumplings came about or how to provide a critical review for some art house film. All we need is to stop for a moment, just a brief second, to spare some attention span on the very things you're enjoying at that very current moment. Just stop to think about how great happiness comes about during festivities. Perhaps it could be the quality company that you're having to spend Christmas with, and not the excessive drinking? Perhaps it could be the dream getaway from your extremely tight work schedule where you are finally able to sing in joy and laugh in sync with your fellow colleagues at a gathering. What about the smiles that are reciprocated when you contributed a random joke of the night and instilled a boisterously hilarious moment in their memories for years to keep?
Think about it, when was the last time you did something so indulging as stated above? Life is simple, but life's interesting secrets are hiding within the cracks of moments. Instead of just going through the motion of simple life, why not use some effort to explore the surprises life has in stall for you? Perhaps this could inspire you in generating a new set of new year resolutions.
Till then, enjoy this great year ahead of you!
Happy New Year!
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