We have to know our own limits and stick by them through thick and thin, lest the currents we cannot avoid wading in rush us away.

Like toy soldiers...

I hate the tyranny of lacking money, even as I recognise that I am in no position to claim poverty, or even to truly understand those who suffer from it.

Too often it feels like we learn something and then throw out at least 75% of what we've gained when putting into practice. Why then does anyone bother teaching the stuff that ( Read more... )

I doubt the Circle Line will make much difference to me. I tried it today and did not find a significant improvement in travelling time. It certainly seems a lot more crowded than the NEL though. I do hope the link to Buona Vista does become operational before I have need of it, though...

Sometimes all that matters is that nothing does.

I fight a daily struggle against a descent into apathy ( Read more... )

I have been led to think about wealth and the thought divide it creates. I will not deny that there is some truth to the belief that rich kids can appear detached from reality. On the other hand, it is all too easy for the street-dwellers to act as though "street smarts" are all that matter. I do recognise that it is too easy to judge first and ask ( Read more... )

I know no instant miracles were promised, but I don't feel much change.

I don't want to sound like I'm complaining. It's just... eh... a feeling, a honest one.

The city at night has a certain allure distinct from that in the day. If I need not sleep nor fear the denizens of the dark, I would certainly like to spend some time with the night city. Despite myself a thought, a vision of being successful and powerful, never missing out on what or who I want, enters my mind. If a dream is truly a reflection of ( Read more... )

I like seeing places go by through a window. I find this quite fascinating. The more you learn, the more you know that you do not know. It is at once frustrating and interesting. As small as Singapore is, there is still a fair bit to see; it is a pity that high vantage points are not that common. It does not help that nice places like the National ( Read more... )

A lot can happen in two years. So can very little. Tell me, Sweet Child O' Mine, from which perspective are you approaching this question ( Read more... )