Opinions

It's been awhile.

People these days are so afraid to speak their minds, and I can't blame them for it. We've reached an age that everything that we do gets judged by others, regardless of whether they know us or not. It's so common to hear someone pass a remark on another person just because he's doing something that is considered odd or unusual in the eyes of the former. This is especially true in my country, that's why creativity is dead here, because no one dares to step out of their comfort zones anymore - and why should they, when all they get in return are snide remarks and weird stares. Gradually, everyone wants to be secure, nothing else, and it's reflected on our lifestyles. Singapore has become an extremely boring place, and I hear people left and right expressing their desire to migrate in hope that there's a more vibrant community elsewhere; one that balances work and play. Singapore has become an industrial hub, raking in money at breakneck speed, but at what cost?

It's like the landlord that provides top class amenities for the tenants while raising the rent and treating them like dirt. Eventually, these tenants will find somewhere else to live, and all that's left will be empty, top of the line apartments.