Opinions?

We talked about the issues of today's Singapore, the youth, the progress of the nation, the education system (yet again!). And I was separted from Mommy and friends! Alone with that HQ representative Mdm Seow who couldn't stop asking me to air my views!

Yes, so it was a "discussion" with some fellow from the Parliament. And again, we harp on the "freedom of speech" as well as the youth's "attitude". So much to say, too much in my head. I can't sprout anything now. I'M HEATED UP!

The "youths" (which incidentally involves people up to 36!) harp on the issues and question the government's want to "listen to views" and "try to do something about it". How true is it? A lady raised this question, "what about those who fell through the gap, the dropouts and the young illiterate woman whose purpose in life is to "marry the chicken rice seller below"?" Then again, raise up your hands if you think such people really care about the government policies?

The cab driver in which I took his cab home had plenty to comment. Cutting in our discussion among my peers, he drove us nuts by scolding that driver who cut his lane and then about having logic and ideas will then one be successful in life. But one thing he mentioned made loads of sense, "Roads are made by Man".

To sum it all up, i'll still be the ultimate pessimist. I honestly don't think much can be done. It's the culture, the society acceptance and stigma attached to certain dreams and aspirations. Something that can't be modified or changed soon. That's my own opinion, nothing much can be done from changing my mentality or the aspiration to leave here someday. Someday I could fly away from here, someday when I feel no need to remain. Someday. The issue was to talk about how youth can contribute to a better Singapore of tommorrow. I wanted to tell the whole world, " Look! I thought of Migrating before!"

But that's what i feel sometimes, the Arts scene here is still too small. Where would the market be? Sometimes its unable to perform, restricted by the many regulations. Freedom of speech? To challenge the governement is something most people view as foolish. The surroundings still does not embrace it, despite the many talk about changing the educational system, allowing students to explore creativity, blah blah blah... But one thing I understand, it has definately improved. Local arts have flourished much more than before, have became more vibrant and outstanding, have recieved government's support and stuff, but still... The stigma is never going to go away anytime soon.

One thing I know I'm blessed for. I have been gifted for being able to make rational decisions for my own future. That's one thing that differentiate me from my peers, I will not and must never be lost. I have parents who trust and support my choices, my lifestyle. I have no limitation, anything can be and will be mine, whatever sector I wish to pursue and however I want my life to turn out. It boils down to an "I", the choice of an individual.

I don't want to be lost. Neither will I be contended in living a monotonous life. My life will be a life of purpose, will be one who makes a difference.