Y Tuesday, January 06, 2009
8:25 pm
FINAL THOUGHTS:For all you lazy bastards who scrolled all the way down, skipping my wonderful writing.
Was the trip fun?
Hell yes. But was it tiring? Hell-ier yes. An eye opener for sure. America doesn't really have a culture, in my opinion. It's just a mish mash of everything. Singapore has quite distinct practices amongst the different races, and we've learned to live with it. America is more of a culture that borrows from everyone. A true cosmopolitan society.
You might disagree, but I'm talking out of my ass so maybe I wouldn't care =p.
Upon reaching home, I really found our society very drab and boring. Everyone is so self-concious about their own actions, when in reality no one really cares, at least not more than 10 seconds.
Say you see a crazy guy on the street. (BTW lots of them in San Fran. I saw a fella standing there blowing into his hat and mouthing some strange things. Rinse and repeat for 2 hours.) You'll nod your head and go 'That's a crazy guy.'
Then the next day you'll tell your friends 'I saw a crazy guy.'
Do you really care? Didn't think so.
What do I think? We need to be more spontaneous to keep things fresh. Yes, I realize we are pre-dominantly Asian and wish to retain our Asian Values, but it really dulls things, a lot. Life is short, why not do all that you can? Some part of you really wanted to give a genuine warm smile at the counter girl who just served you, but maybe you're afraid she might think you have weird intentions.
Or helping that poor granny walking up the stairs with heavy bags? I bet you wanted to help, but held back for fear of being rejected, or screwing up.
Or maybe even joining in a group of street musicians who offered you a simple percussion instrument to play. Perhaps dancing to the beat with your other half, and just having a blast.
No one really cares, not more than the initial 10 seconds. Do what you want and have a blast.
"WHAT? THAT'S IT? HOW ABOUT THE PEOPLE FROM YOUR TOUR? SAY SOMETHING."
Yes that's it. Singapore's a pretty darned small place. Ever since the SAJCCO conductor magically found my blog, I've decided to be more careful with my postings. Maybe if you take the initiative to ask, I'll tell!
The more interesting stuff is kept mum, because it can't be said out ;)
Do I ever cross your mind, on a warm sunshine?