2005 Encore : The Future - Built by our Young Generation

The Future - Built by our Young Generation
Was Just reading an article, Times Magazine,while i was taking a dump,about how the S'pore Government, PM lee is shaping up the Future Singapore. The Young Generation at present, who will be playing a key fundamental role in moulding our lion city.

NOW, 40 years ago,we were one of the poorest countries in Asia. We were poorer than India, Malaysia, Thailand and even Indonesia who were thriving at that moment with the Dutch Colonolization.

In 40 years, WE have become one of the most aspired and richest state in ASIA. Our Global signature is impeccable. Truly impressive. All made possible by our pioneers and forefathers, the Older Generation.

Now back to PM lee's vision of the future build by our younger generation.
I am very very afraid and sad.

Teenagers and some young adults ( 18 to 23) are getting more ignorant and pampered.
Tragically, they are more well informed about the contestants of Project Superstar than to even realise that our President actually went through a elective process and is carrying on his next term

I can bet my last dollar, if you walk out on the streets, approach any young adult, be it a NUS/NTU/SMU/SIM undergraduate, he or she will tell you the names of 3 Project Superstar contestants or perhaps the latest American Idol winner.

But when quizzed about the presidential election, asking them to name 1, brave dude who contested(thats actually a strong word), who applied to be the Next S'pore president, am pretty sure they would have absolutley no idea.

Some are more informed about the trials of Ming Na murder than the sitaution in the USA.
If the oil prices are going to remain as it is, its going to have an huge effect on the global economy.
HELLO People - anyone at HOME?
Maybe they are too busy finding out Zoe Tays Baby's name or Tay Peng Hui girfriend's name.

The Future - Built by our Young Generation ?

And what about National Service. I hear that you can ONLY punish soldiers at different times of the day. AND there is a limit for punishment?
Have you seen Pulau tekong lately?
I read they are going to have futher developments so to make the soldiers and their parents feel as comfortable as possible.

The Future - Built by our Young Generation ?

I would also like to raise this issue about Puntuality. Punctuality is the core of Discipline and Self Enrichment.
I just gave a talk to my colleagues about Punctuality.Also realised that Younger adults are not well versed in Time management
They seem to take things granted, arrive for work late, go to appointments late.
GEEZ!

In the early 80s there were no MRT system. Handphones were not affordable. Our roads and bus system were not as fluid as of now.
AND, people still manage to come to work or meets schedules on time.

There is no excuse for being late. If you think you are, then you have to make provisions.Contigencies. Plan. Adapt and Improvise.
You DO know how to go to a movies on time.
You DO know how to switch on your favourite TV program before it starts

Eating Out - My Favourite Haunts

Eating, one of my favourite pastimes. It's also a platform to meet, catch up on and wind down with people of all walks.

Where? Well,these are some of my FAVs

Pasta Fresca at East Coast Sports Centre
Dig in to : Italian Food
Score with : View, Sound,food, the tiramisu and the parking
The Lowdown : Accessibility, distance, dun like the eastern part of spore
Company we keep : WAGs and 1st Dates

Olive at Labrador Park
Dig in to: Mediterranean and western
Score with: Nature, Tranquility and ZEN!
The Lowdown: The Service, pretty slow
Company we keep: Close friends and WAGs

Rasa Shangri-La Sentosa BBQ
Dig in to : Seafood BBQ Buffet
Score with : Breathtaking View, Can view the sunset , excellent service
The Lowdown : Distance, Parking(freaking EX!)
Company we keep : Family, large group of Close friends

Samy’s at Holland Village
Dig in to : Indian Food
Score with : Colonial Landscapes, Great service and free parking
The Lowdown : Food can be better
Company we keep : Family, Colleagues and Clients

Brickworks Market Food Centre
Dig in to : Tropical Food Paradise
Score with : Wide variety of Food, and they are all NICE! (The Maggie gorengg rocks!)
The Lowdown : Parking
Company we keep :Family, friends, colleagues and WAGs


Stirling Road Coffee Shop next to Queenstown Market
Dig in to : Chinese food(Cher Char)
Score with : Best Cher Char in Spore! The Pepper Crab Rocks!
The Lowdown : Strangely, closed at times…
Company we keep : Family, Colleagues and Clients


Carnivore at Sixth Avenue
Dig in to : MEAT Buffet
Score with : Interacting Staff and great value for Money
The Lowdown : Parking, Got to go with an empty stomach
Company we keep : Family, Colleagues and Clients

Safari Restaurant at the zoo
Dig in to : Western and Asian Delights
Score with : Sights and the sound of the zoo
The Lowdown : Mosquitoes, the distance
Company we keep : 1st Dates, Clients

Les Amis at the Botanical Gardens
Dig in to : French Cuisine
Score with : Excellent food, Service and Ambience
The Lowdown : Pricy
Company we keep : Strictly for WAGs

North Borders at One Rochester
Dig in to :Western
Score with : Cosy and Green atmosphere
The Lowdown : limited seats
Company we keep : Colleagues and Clients

Indochine Waterfront at Empress Place
Dig in to : Western and Asian Delights
Score with : View, Service and the Food
The Lowdown : Reservations only
Company we keep : Colleagues, Clients

Songs of India at Stevens Road
Dig in to : Food from all parts of India
Score with : Excellent service, Great food(they washed my car while I dined!)
The Lowdown : Pricy
Company we keep : Family, WAGs

The Altivo at Mount Faber
Dig in to : Western and Asian
Score with : Great View and panoramic view
The Lowdown : Parking!! Very very irritating!
Company we keep : WAGs, Close friends, Colleagues

(inspired by a friend from Down Under,who has lotsa places to go..now)