18 août 2007
最近...All have been well. Nothing much going on everyday, just the usuals. But of course, met up with a couple of my favourite people during the week as well. Had fun doing nothing, just walking around aimlessly, full from over eating, haha.
Just to share something I saw the other day...
Was in the classroom supervising the kids whilst they were completing their Comprehension practise, when I happened to spot this young visually handicapped boy walking along the road outside the school. I saw him stumbling as he slowly made his way down the road. Each time he seemed to steer towards the main road, my heart skipped a beat. Seeing how he fumbled his way through the entire course, I felt very sad, like I saw how he was struggling, but I could not run down and help him. Then I saw as he was walking, there were a couple of people who passed by him. But sadly, no one stopped to help him or offered any help. They simply minded their own business and went their own ways.
Sometimes I wonder... are Singaporeans really as kind hearted as they appear to be? Why can they donate lots of money when people are in need, yet why can't they simply offer a helping hand? It's such an irony.
But, there was a little twist at the end of this little scene. Turned out, he was undergoing some form of training I guess. I saw a woman and another visually handicapped boy waiting for him right at the end of the long path. And when he finally reached his "destination", the woman brought him and the boy away.
I am glad there was this twist.
Maybe it's just a very simple thing, insignificant to some, but somehow it just struck a raw nerve in me. Not that I am saying Singapore isn't good or whatever, but it lacks compassion in the most native way. Somehow, Singaporeans seem to have take it that compassion = donating money.
Haha, I seem to be pretty much in the thinking mood recently. Anyway, while I was on my way up from buying lunch back to eat in office, I think actually as compared to the previous school, I prefer this school's structure and buildings. Though this school definitely pales in comparison in terms of school structures, facilities and financial abilities, but I like how the school feels "old". I like the nostalgia that it gives me as I walk along the staircases, the corridors. You can't help but recall memories of your own school lives, days when you were students, studying in schools with not-so-perfect facilities, yet those memories are so perfect. Then you will get oh so whimsical and heave a sigh, muttering... "those were the days!" Haha. Made a klutz of myself just now when I went to the bookshop. Guess I was too used to those store-like bookshops, I tried opening the door, only to realise that the bookshop wasn't open for all, haha. Could only go to the counter and purchase the stationeries I wanted, without choosing or browsing. Felt so embarrassed, but it was pretty funny too.
I think Man cannot exist without dreams. For without dreams, you are nothing, not knowing what to do or what you want. With dreams, we strive for what we desire, we aim to excel and to scale greater heights. People close to me will know what my dreams are, and as for those who do not know, don't bother asking. Anyway, I have a new short term goal for now, haha. Saving hard now for my dreams, telling myself it's just a couple of years more to go. =)
12:33 AM。。。書いていました。
