Remembering Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Hello readers,

For the whole week, I am sure all of you have heard the news of the passing of the first Prime Minister and Minister Mentor, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. I know I am late in posting my thoughts about this great man and since the state funeral will be held in the afternoon, I decided to take some time to talk about Mr Lee.

As a Singaporean, knowing the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew's contributions towards Singapore has always be said and told since childhood. Not only on television, but also on newspapers, Internet, Social Studies or people's accounts of Mr Lee. Knowing Mr Lee's history enabled me to be thankful for the life I have in Singapore and be proud of the national identity.

Mr Lee was the first Prime Minister of Singapore and the founding father of the country. He made decisions which boosted the economy and life in Singapore. I seen his rally speeches on television this week and I am amazed by how he can moved people with his charismatic talking and strong aura, especially during the 1950s where Communists were on the verge of rising. Sometimes, I asked myself how does Mr Lee handled the stress and rough situations for many years. That is something I should learnt from him.

On August 9, 1965, Singapore was kicked out by Malaysia and that date marks our independence. Mr Lee was known for making an emotional speech in front of the whole television audience, specially the part where he could not hold back his tears. For his whole adult life, he always believed in merger, especially the merging of two neighbouring territories. During the difficult times, there were people who believed Singapore as a small country, we could not survive.

50 years later, Singapore is one of the prospered countries in Southeast Asia. There are some occasions where we are listed as the top. For example, I still remember The National University of Singapore (NUS) was one the top universities in Asia and the whole world. Without the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore wouldn't have come this far. Without his guidance, I wonder if we can still have the freedom of living or most importantly, the education we received.

As a Singaporean, we should continue the legacy that the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew has left us. I believed that a legacy should never go into the waste basket and must be passed down. Leadership, for example, should be properly passed down as what Mr Lee always said, Leadership is Key. There should not be any corruption in the government as the citizens trust them to lead and served.

Thank you, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. You will be deeply missed by every Singaporean who will (and definitely will) continue what you left us. If you are able to read this post in afterlife, I just want to again thanked for your incorruptible leadership and the years of building Singapore, the modern country we are pampered. Thank you and rest in peace.

Onwards Singapore!

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Confession

Hello readers,

Today was the last day of Term 1 and I thought it is a good time for me to summarise what I did for the past days.

I visited The Esplanade to watched a short forum theatre play, 六点九 (Nine point six). 六点九 is a forum theatre play based on the stereotype thoughts about the culture in Singapore, especially how Singaporeans have a negative thinking about foreigners. I thought this play was entertaining yet it is something I should sympathised and think about when I come home. I won't explained further about this play as it may be sensitive to some people.

Lately, I have been feeling down due to the circumstances in school. Well... It isn't like three years ago. I would say the stuff that I have been doing is dampening my spirit. I felt like I wasn't appreciated, despite many commendations or praises. For example, I took two to three days gathering people's information and placed them into a spreadsheet for reference. I did sent the documents to the people (I won't reveal their identities) and guess what, this person forwarded the documents to another group of people and told them all the documents are included in the email. I was disappointed because I spent days gathering the information and was not given recognition.

There were people who will asked me what I have done for others, especially I dislike how they would do comparison by using and mentioning others similar to me. It is unfortunate I don't stand out like others and a person who is behind the scene usually isn't appreciated. Isn't it a let down?

I still remembered two years ago, there was a teacher who criticised me for not being like two other people. They were daring and were leaders by example. I will never forget how I feel when he said that right in front of my face. Till today, since Secondary One, this teacher hasn't changed an impression of me. I was still a person who didn't have the guts to be like them... Since Secondary One, I didn't changed. I will always feel down, no matter whether something good happened or whatsoever.

I still carry the feeling of being looked down, especially co-curricular activity. It is one of those days where you see no light till it ends three hours later. I may be surrounded by my members whom I treat them with respect, however there is always something which makes me sick and depressed. I don't wish to dwell this unhappiness I have been harbouring for a long time. Should they ever want to know about the unhappiness, they can always ask me.

This post was written with no intention to insult/criticise anyone. If they screenshot this post and sent via Whatsapp, then I am prepared for the consequences. I decided to come out with this post as a way to expressed my thoughts on certain issues. I am sorry if anyone I know read this got offended. I am truly sorry.

Crissie

13/3/2015, 10.51pm

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Movie Review: Gone Girl

Hello readers,

It has been awhile since I last posted regarding Chinese New Year. Well... Many events and particular secenarios happened last week. I got back from Thailand before school reopened. I took part in Sports' Carnival, which I admit that it was embarrassing. I attended many practices for upcoming Singapore Youth Festival 2015.

Here I am, typing this review for recent Oscar-worthy film on DVD and Blu-rays, Gone Girl. To be frankly honest with you, readers, this film is the most psychotic and hatred thing I ever seen out of so many other psychotic ones. I disliked the fact how the man, Nick Dunne suffered the most throughout the storyline and this freaking bitch, Amy Dunne. Gone Girl is a film about how Nick was accused and shamed down by people after his dissappearance of his wife on the fifth wedding anniversary.

I cannot imagine the fact that a bitch like Amy Dunne went through so much trouble, just to get on poor Nick Dunne for not giving attention and even had infidelity behind his wife. As a viewer, you will initially take the side of Amy after watching the first front scenes. As you explored further, you will realised that woman was a classic sociopath who literally wanted to get back on her man by patiently read up on perfecting a murder and even "tortured" herself to gain sympathy from the public

I know that there is such thing as women rights, where every woman deserves to have the same benefits as men. If you are a supporter of women rights or/and think Amy Dunne is an example of strong, independent woman, I would like to destroy your thoughts and opinions about this fucking bitch. Amy Dunne is a classic example of a sociopath or an upgraded psychopath. She has no empathy or sympathy for her loved ones. Besides hurting Nick Dunne, her husband, she also damaged her sister in law and two ex-boyfriends' lives (including that "stalker").

Gone Girl is in fact a film which shows that not all women are considered a victim. In fact, even men can be a victim. After watching this film, I couldn't help but to pity some men out there. There should be some laws to help out men or better still, everyone should received the same equality regardless of what circumstances. Although I disliked Amy Dunne, I have to say Rosamund Pike did a good job in making me hate her character till I feel like punching her. For Ben Affleck, I also think he did a good job in portraying Nick Dunne (yes, I know he is dull but at least he tried).

I suggest you, readers that if you are not a fan of seeing and/or feeling hurt about the injustice in society, you should probably skipped Gone Girl. It is like rewatching Law & Order in a psychotic way.

Ratings: 6/10

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