Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Fragments
I met a couple of interesting people during the past few weeks. Like a taxi driver which surprised me by his open views on everything in life and even living in Singapore.
Seriously, it started with just talking about Somerset 313 then it expanded. To most people, they complained almost about anything the government had done. Like the taxes and the ERP. But this guy was complimenting the ways the government had done to make this country a safe place to live in. I shared with his thoughts. Indeed, although the standard of living is high but we got by peacefully, don't we? No wars, riots, terrorist attacks or protests. Well, maybe most who think that it's rather that the people themselves can't oppose the government. Think about it. If one day, the opposition party gets the reins of managing Singapore, will they be able to maintain the current situation? He also said that we should be contented with all we have and cherish those around us. A interesting quote by him is that if you win a lottery, your friends should be happy for you rather than asking for treats from you. I would think what he meant was that friends should not take each other for granted. Friendship is established by mutual trust and not by materialistic means.
Another person to take note of is this valet working at Somerset 313. Just like ION Orchard, there are people helping you to board your car or taxi. I took cabs from Somerset 313 so this guy recognised me. But what impressed me was his devotion to his job. He was constantly monitoring the roads for any incoming taxis and running around the pickup point opening doors and bidding goodbyes. He looks like a stouty 50 year old to me but his passion for his job overwhelmed me.
Speaking of job, I really wanna talk about my colleague. If you ever read this, it meant to be constructive. You know I meant you no harm. LOL. He's really a interesting person to work with and many thanks to you for trusting me. He's definitely improving although he is still slow at times. A great buddy to talk with and his frankness is so affectious. I would really say he's down-to-earth and innocent at times. I will definitely pick up Zombieland and watch soon. He highly recommended it and couldn't stop talking about it. Thanks for being a punching bag for me....your 'abs' really stands out to me. LOL.
To end this, Xmas is around the corner and a new year is coming. Hope everyone will have a pleasant celebration. Well, I was listening to my favourite song and I have to say it has some powerful lyrics. Don't be lost inside your fantasy or you will never wake up from your dream. Step forward and face the world once more.
Posted by Kairyu at 10:14 AM
