The other day, a friend of mine told me, that his friend's cousin went missing. Just nearly 24 hours later, the family members had actually made a police report. They made a report to the police centre nearest to their house, and when asked where was the missing personnel last seen, the family members revealed somewhere else. Hearing this, the police centre mentioned to them that they have to report this missng personnel matter to the police centre over the area where she was last seen and not at this police centre.
I find this ridicously absurd. Never mind the trouble, but can anyone even imagine the frantic-ness and the worries the family had to face when someone dear to them went missing so suddenly? I didn't know what happen after that but i seriously hope she can be found.
I kept this thought, how can someone even went missing in Singapore? In such an island, it's not difficult to go missing, unless to a certain extent, they delibrately went missing or they met up with some mishap. But anyway, it's certainly not easy to find, if it is, Mas Selamat would have been found long ago.
Posters was up on the notice board of all MRT station. To a certain extent, it might helps, it might not even. I couldn't imagine the pain of losing someone so dearly to me out of the sudden for no reason. The set up of Crime Library (http://www.crime-library.org/) is intentionally to help source for such people and help as well. If anyone remember the case of 'Huang Na', it was a public involvement in fact, where she was eventually found.
Seriously, if someone went missing, and public involvement is there, i'm sure the chances of finding the person would be there. But there isn't much volunteers in Singapore to do that. Back in places like London, they have a special organisation just to search for missing people, but of course, it's a profession and they are paid to do so.
The chance of finding a missing person is only higher when the involvement and awareness goes higher. Here's one good story on how the involvement of public can helped solved a missing case but sadly, it's all ended up too late (http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20070523-8361.html ).
Let's hope these missing people will be found eventually, safe and sound. SPF did their part by having notices on their website specially for missing personnel. (http://www.spf.gov.sg/missingpersons/).
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Paradoxes of our lives
- Today we have bigger house but smaller families
- We have fancier houses but more broken homes
- There are more incomes but also more divorces
- There are more convenience but lesser time
- We have more qualifications but lesser common sense surprisingly
- We have more knowledge but less judgement
- There are more experts but more problems
- There are more medicine but less wellness
- There are more food but less nutrition
- We multiply our posessions but reduced our values
- We added years to life but not life to years
- We spend more but have less
- We buy more but enjoy it lesser
- We learned to rush but never waited
- We have higher incomes but lesser morales
- We long on quantity but short on quality
We spend money too recklessly, laugh too ittle, drive too fast, get agitated too easily, stay up too late, talk too much, show too little and lie too often.
As we grew older, we tend to take alot of things for granted. We never knew the importance of something or even anything as time passes on. It's always when we are on the brink of losing it or when we loses it that we realise how important it is, which by then in most cases, is way too late.
It's really time that we have to remove our vocabulary of words like 'maybe', 'someday', 'perhaps', 'see first' off our dictionary. Every moments in life is precious and even if it's not special to you, it might be to someone else. Not even a second is deemed wasted, as long as we learn how to appreciates!
- We have fancier houses but more broken homes
- There are more incomes but also more divorces
- There are more convenience but lesser time
- We have more qualifications but lesser common sense surprisingly
- We have more knowledge but less judgement
- There are more experts but more problems
- There are more medicine but less wellness
- There are more food but less nutrition
- We multiply our posessions but reduced our values
- We added years to life but not life to years
- We spend more but have less
- We buy more but enjoy it lesser
- We learned to rush but never waited
- We have higher incomes but lesser morales
- We long on quantity but short on quality
We spend money too recklessly, laugh too ittle, drive too fast, get agitated too easily, stay up too late, talk too much, show too little and lie too often.
As we grew older, we tend to take alot of things for granted. We never knew the importance of something or even anything as time passes on. It's always when we are on the brink of losing it or when we loses it that we realise how important it is, which by then in most cases, is way too late.
It's really time that we have to remove our vocabulary of words like 'maybe', 'someday', 'perhaps', 'see first' off our dictionary. Every moments in life is precious and even if it's not special to you, it might be to someone else. Not even a second is deemed wasted, as long as we learn how to appreciates!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Death - Part and Parcel of Life
Although i'm not even close with him, but imagine someone whom you once acquainted. I never once had a deep impression on my acquaintances, but in this case, i tried hard to figure out who he is this time round, eventually i did. I merely worked with him briefly- during my 'good old days' of course. He's quiet, yet partial in some sense.
His departure came sudden. People sometimes feel, good people leave this world way too early. It's simply not because of that but it's more on how when good people left this world, their absence are felt. It's naturally important that you want to be missed when you leave this world, but at the same time, this naturally speaks for how much impact and impression you have left for that very person who misses you when you are still in this world.
For his loved ones, it's just a saddening news. Especially when he's someone who's so alive, at the peak of his life plus the fact that he's healthy, totally fit and healthy. I've faced so many leavings in my life so far, some, friends whom i hit off quite well with as well but i guess it's all part and parcel of life. I can still remembered a news which i read about and further elaborated by my mum which follows:-
A guy, probably around the same age as me, lost his job. Somehow, for some reason, he and his dad had a small little confrontation. In a heated moment, they quarelled and argued. On impulse, the son went back to his room, locked the door. Moments later, his dad tried to ask to ask him out, then...no answer. Worried, the parents tried to pryed open the door, they couldn't. By then, their worry worsen and soon called the Civil Defence to help. Sadly by then, the son had already jumped off the flat from his window and died instantly. His dad rushed down only to see his son's bloodied body and continously blamed himself. Too upset, he went back to the exact same floor, same room and jumped down as well. In the end, two people died - the father and son, leaving the pitiful mother alone to endure all these pain that she shouldn't have. Now let's imagine the pain someone would have experience because of the leaving of their loved ones.
It's not difficult to understand these pain. And certainly for some, it will take years to heal the entire trauma of losing someone you love. I often imagine what would happen to me, should my mum leaves me one day. That will be the saddest thing that WILL happen to me, for if it happens, i will not know how my life's going to be. It's always important to cherish your loved ones, your friends, to treat them with love and respect, of course, to only those who deservingly deserves it, for nobody knows when will god decided to take them away from you..
Lastly, R.I.P Sgt Ang.
His departure came sudden. People sometimes feel, good people leave this world way too early. It's simply not because of that but it's more on how when good people left this world, their absence are felt. It's naturally important that you want to be missed when you leave this world, but at the same time, this naturally speaks for how much impact and impression you have left for that very person who misses you when you are still in this world.
For his loved ones, it's just a saddening news. Especially when he's someone who's so alive, at the peak of his life plus the fact that he's healthy, totally fit and healthy. I've faced so many leavings in my life so far, some, friends whom i hit off quite well with as well but i guess it's all part and parcel of life. I can still remembered a news which i read about and further elaborated by my mum which follows:-
A guy, probably around the same age as me, lost his job. Somehow, for some reason, he and his dad had a small little confrontation. In a heated moment, they quarelled and argued. On impulse, the son went back to his room, locked the door. Moments later, his dad tried to ask to ask him out, then...no answer. Worried, the parents tried to pryed open the door, they couldn't. By then, their worry worsen and soon called the Civil Defence to help. Sadly by then, the son had already jumped off the flat from his window and died instantly. His dad rushed down only to see his son's bloodied body and continously blamed himself. Too upset, he went back to the exact same floor, same room and jumped down as well. In the end, two people died - the father and son, leaving the pitiful mother alone to endure all these pain that she shouldn't have. Now let's imagine the pain someone would have experience because of the leaving of their loved ones.
It's not difficult to understand these pain. And certainly for some, it will take years to heal the entire trauma of losing someone you love. I often imagine what would happen to me, should my mum leaves me one day. That will be the saddest thing that WILL happen to me, for if it happens, i will not know how my life's going to be. It's always important to cherish your loved ones, your friends, to treat them with love and respect, of course, to only those who deservingly deserves it, for nobody knows when will god decided to take them away from you..
Lastly, R.I.P Sgt Ang.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Buy what you need, save what you don't.
I wanted to use the word 'stingy' but i think it's not that serious. Ever since my love more than half a year ago, i thought my finance will be better managed(afterall, r/s does requires money, from all the dating etc). Initial months after since seems to be alright, but as times pass, i find myself always almost broke. Apart from the monthly payment of my school fees, the amount of money i'm left can actually tide me sufficiently through the rest of the month. But i realised, i have no savings. YET, i'm spending all that i've earned, which is seriously bad and bad enough.
The appropriate word now should be FRUGAL. I need to be frugal. Not because so that i can see some digits in my bank account, but because it's high time i plan for my future, be it whether it's for my future marriage or not. My bank account hit dangerously low not too long ago, and it hit me so hard. I 'woke up' temporarily. I nearly spend more than i earn, which is ridicouslously pathetic. Saving up is basically for the rainy days. Be it whether you are saving for the future life, saving for emergency or saving to replace something in your life, it's relatively important but yet difficult to save.
BUT BUT BUT, i realised i have to. I told myself for one final time. I got to be frugal, if not, i'll regret in future. From now on, I'll cut down on the unnecessaries.
Seriously, many aren't understanding the real meaning of money. More often that not, we are 'giving away' unnecessary money. Take for example, now tell me, who really use Caller-ID on your mobile? I can give one whole list of some of the unnecessary money some people are 'giving away', with some including me myself.
- Laziness is the big offender here. I've got some example. For example, if you're at home and your house phone is far away from you whereas your mobile is just beside you, some would simply just dial the numbers on their mobile and happily make that chargeable call away.
- For convenience sake, credit card was born. But it's one of the world most evil invention. It sucked money blindly, mostly to the 'cannot control spending' and 'forgot to pay bills' people.
- Impatience is another factor. We rush into buying things, and regret at a later stage. Thankfully, shops like cash converter is always there but then again, it's one of the dumbest way to part your 'money' this way.
- Indulgence is another culprit. It cause the craves in you. Common perception: Dining in coffeeshop is hot, whereas dining in restaurant is cooler. But let's be serious, that few minutes of heat won't kill, in fact, it helps in digestion, i presume. Indulging is a bonus in life, not a routine, that's why it cost.
- Bring your own water bottle out. This is one of the worse fact. Every single outlet in town sell drinks 2-100XX times more expensive than the cost of it. Imagine quenching your thirst from your own water bottle for at least 1/3 of your day, should you are out for the whole day. It's a good advice here in fact. Imagine how much money you can save.
The only time i thought Singaporeans are best at when it comes to savings is in fact also not legally known - downloading. Buying DVDs, watching movie at the theaters, buying an album ALL cost alot more as compared to you turning on your internet connection and computer for hours to download what you wanted at one game. Abit time consuming but definitely cost saving.
I've learnt so much which i didn't know before, until it hit me hard a few days ago that i actually thought it through and through. So in the end, it's only down to a simple sentence - Buy what you need, save what you don't.
The appropriate word now should be FRUGAL. I need to be frugal. Not because so that i can see some digits in my bank account, but because it's high time i plan for my future, be it whether it's for my future marriage or not. My bank account hit dangerously low not too long ago, and it hit me so hard. I 'woke up' temporarily. I nearly spend more than i earn, which is ridicouslously pathetic. Saving up is basically for the rainy days. Be it whether you are saving for the future life, saving for emergency or saving to replace something in your life, it's relatively important but yet difficult to save.
BUT BUT BUT, i realised i have to. I told myself for one final time. I got to be frugal, if not, i'll regret in future. From now on, I'll cut down on the unnecessaries.
Seriously, many aren't understanding the real meaning of money. More often that not, we are 'giving away' unnecessary money. Take for example, now tell me, who really use Caller-ID on your mobile? I can give one whole list of some of the unnecessary money some people are 'giving away', with some including me myself.
- Laziness is the big offender here. I've got some example. For example, if you're at home and your house phone is far away from you whereas your mobile is just beside you, some would simply just dial the numbers on their mobile and happily make that chargeable call away.
- For convenience sake, credit card was born. But it's one of the world most evil invention. It sucked money blindly, mostly to the 'cannot control spending' and 'forgot to pay bills' people.
- Impatience is another factor. We rush into buying things, and regret at a later stage. Thankfully, shops like cash converter is always there but then again, it's one of the dumbest way to part your 'money' this way.
- Indulgence is another culprit. It cause the craves in you. Common perception: Dining in coffeeshop is hot, whereas dining in restaurant is cooler. But let's be serious, that few minutes of heat won't kill, in fact, it helps in digestion, i presume. Indulging is a bonus in life, not a routine, that's why it cost.
- Bring your own water bottle out. This is one of the worse fact. Every single outlet in town sell drinks 2-100XX times more expensive than the cost of it. Imagine quenching your thirst from your own water bottle for at least 1/3 of your day, should you are out for the whole day. It's a good advice here in fact. Imagine how much money you can save.
The only time i thought Singaporeans are best at when it comes to savings is in fact also not legally known - downloading. Buying DVDs, watching movie at the theaters, buying an album ALL cost alot more as compared to you turning on your internet connection and computer for hours to download what you wanted at one game. Abit time consuming but definitely cost saving.
I've learnt so much which i didn't know before, until it hit me hard a few days ago that i actually thought it through and through. So in the end, it's only down to a simple sentence - Buy what you need, save what you don't.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Messy Life
So busy @ work, but i just need a break. A break away from anything that's making me so stressed up. Coming back from Genting, i came back shagged, not feeling any relaxed. However, the trip was fun in a way. But upon reaching back to Singapore, it's back to reality, back to work, school, studies, boredom and so much more. I had a great weekend to make up. Movies, Ktv, Singapore Food Expo and not forgetting my new PS3.
I've delayed the posting of my holidays for weeks and i doubt still i will post them up anytime soon. Tons of photos are making me more confused than ever. I'm still planning for more trips - Cruises in August and probably Taiwan in September. Not to forget i'm intending to go on another backpack trip to end this year with a high note....
Before all that, i need to sort my messy life. My room's messy, my work desk is messy, my school notes and books are all over, my desktop's messy...basically my whole life is in a mess...i need help..
I've delayed the posting of my holidays for weeks and i doubt still i will post them up anytime soon. Tons of photos are making me more confused than ever. I'm still planning for more trips - Cruises in August and probably Taiwan in September. Not to forget i'm intending to go on another backpack trip to end this year with a high note....
Before all that, i need to sort my messy life. My room's messy, my work desk is messy, my school notes and books are all over, my desktop's messy...basically my whole life is in a mess...i need help..
