| Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
| Summer at home |
Is a busy schedule during school semester equivalent to a hectic holiday? I wonder. Ever since I touched down in Singapore, I have been busy and I rarely find myself stoning at home without any arrangments or errands to run. Juggling my time spent on my parents with keeping myself updated with close friends feels quite exhausting at times and I realised it is really hard to please both ends. Summer vacation for me is ending since my placement starts on 2 Feb (and that is why I need to be back in Brissie by the 26 Jan). With that, I've got to once again look at my summer goals and try to accomplish most of them within the remaining days.
Singapore has changed quite a bit, with the shopping culture even more exemplified and the great influx of foreigners everywhere. I never thought that people back home converse that much in Mandarin until now. Such a bustling city presents in itself many life distractions. I wonder if people are truly living authentic, purposeful lives or are they merely going with the flow and being caught up by the almost 24 hours entertainment that Singapore has to offer. Is there even a quality of life? How can people function with so little rest? Staying in Australia for awhile now further highlights the overt distinction in cultures and lifestyles. It is rather easy to stay focused in Brissie and have "Me times" due to the lack of happenings, however I dare not say so for Singapore. It seems that many get so caught up with their busy schedules that they dont have time to ponder on important but not urgent (or so they think) issues like finding the true purpose in their lives. Im just doing a generalization here based on my experiences and thoughts so no offense yea.
From memory, this is by far the one holiday that I didnt look for a casual job. So, Im completely living off my parents and depending on them for my shopping and all. Of course Im on my parents' scholarship to study in Brissie but the thought just got more real when Im back in Singapore as they physically push money into my hands. I must say that I have been quite a spender; new lappy, new phone, clothings, personal grooming services, you name it. Looking at my graduate friends who are currently working and supporting themselves, I cant wait to start my career. Then will I be able to lessen the mental and financial burden on my poor old folks and hopefully start saving up for my future.
Life can be full if you choose to live it filled. Will you choose it? |
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