擁有與放棄

「握在手裡的，不一定就是我們真正擁有的；我們所擁有的，也不一定就是我們真正銘刻在心的。其實人生很多時候需要自覺的放棄！放棄一個心儀卻無緣的朋友；放棄某段投入卻無收獲的感情；放棄某種選擇，也許會因此傷感，而這傷感并不妨礙我們新的開始！安然一份放棄，固守一份灑脫！

最糟糕的感覺，莫過於不知道因該等待還是放棄！

最難得的朋友是即使在分別後各自經歷人生，擁有新人陪伴，再重逢時，發現彼此依然是熟悉的。這份熟悉感不來自於怎樣相似的經歷，而是你們已經在不同的生活裡變成更好的人，而且永遠是同一種人。成長即是默契。不需要佔有和黏膩，好的感情，只會發生在幾個努力和獨立的靈魂上面。」- 幾米長城

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如果守护不住又舍不得放手，只会失去更多。

Pandora - leaving a bad taste in my mouth

It took me a really long time before I finally decide to get a Pandora. I liked the idea of being able to customised the bracelet with charms that I like. However, I think it is rather silly to spend so much on a bracelet that is made of silver. Hubs decided to get me one for my birthday because he knew I liked it but just couldn't justify to myself to spend so much on a silver bracelet. 

It took much convincing and we decided to bite the bullet. We popped by one of the stores in the neighbourhood area and start the "selection process". I have to admit I should have at least done more homework before I decide to spend that kind of money. My thought was quite simple actually. I browsed through Pandora's website a few days ago and a Murano Glass charm caught my eye. I didn't want hubs to spend too much money too so I was like "Ok! Get the bracelet plus that charm. That should settle it until I see other charms that I like enough to add on to my collection. At least it shouldn't cost hubs too much money." 

The SA serving us was nice and helpful at first. She recommended me the type of bracelet to get. Then comes the catch.  In order for the charm to not run all around the bracelet, I will need to buy 2 clips to sort of fix the charms in one section. That was a surprise to me and I totally did not factor it into what I had planned to get. The first thought that came to my mind was "Pandora is really damn smart in making money."

The SA recommended a few charms to add on to the Murano Glass charm that I liked to make the bracelet nicer and perhaps more "wearable". I hesistated about getting the ones she recommended because they are not quite to my taste and abit "overcrowded". I like my bracelet simple. Plus I was not very willing to spend that kind of money yet. 

It took me a while to consider and browse through a few designs. The SA got impatient and started showing me her attitude. She started keeping all the clips and charms that I had asked to see and not even leaving them around for me to see and make comparisons. I was quite taken aback by her attitude. She was not rude but I could sense her displeasure. If I had been more thick skinned, I would have just walk out of the store and not purchase anything at all. Instead, I bought the bare minimum I could and left the store. I did wonder if I was over sensitive so I checked with hubs if that SA did show me attitude. Hubs said he did sensed it. He felt that maybe she thought I was taking too long. So it meant I was not being over sensitive. 

Pandora which helps women celebrate their unforgettable moments had just left me with a really bad taste in my mouth. What an unforgettable moment indeed. It kind of spoil the whole thing for me. Even hubs mentioned that I didn't seem as happy like how I usually am when I get a new toy. So unfortunate... 

Thoughts about Singapore GE 2015

To be honest, I never had much interest in Singapore politics. Politics is probably something that catches my interest only when elections are due. I do not dislike PAP which is the ruling party in the so-called democratic Singapore. That said, it does not mean I like PAP also. 

To be fair, PAP has done a good job in bringing Singapore to where it is now. However, this does not mean they are really doing such a fantastic job that no one else is able to take over. It is not like if one day, PAP were to lose the majority seats that they have in the Parliament, Singapore will crash and disappear from the surface of the world. I have learnt over the years that no one is indispensable.

Over the years, I felt that some of the Opposition parties have gained some candidates of very good calibre. Some of them, even better than what PAP has even though PAP is so-called supposed to have talents with the scores of President Scholars amongst them. Some of the MPs from PAP really makes me wonder how did they end up in the Parliament. They can be SUPER disconnected to the lives of us commoners. So much so that I think they should feel ashamed of themselves as they are meant to serve the country. Some actually made comments that made me rolled my eyes and go "WTF?!" Did we, Singaporeans, really vote them in? Or are they in because of the GRC system? 

I think the GRC system is a stupid system, yet I can understand why they cannot do away with that system. The government is making use of the GRC system to ensure they can "parachute" some people into the parliament should the team win the election for that particular constituency which may at times be due to a certain individual. If they were to change all the constituencies into SMCs, I bet there will be more than the 7 opposition parties in the parliament now. However, I believed PAP learnt a hard lesson with Aljunied GRC in 2011 GE when they lost to WP and in turn lost George Yeo. I hope, this year, their loss will not be as great as last elections. I believe, PAP will probably lose one or two more GRC/SMC to the opposition even though they will still remain as the ruling party. 

If only they do away with the GRC system, it won't be such a dilemma for me to decide who to vote for... "Vote wisely". Easier said than done. If the opposition party competing in the constituency that I am in is more worthy of my vote, I probably won't be in such a dilemma. That said, I am not a fan of the PAP in my constituency too. 

I don't think I will tikam at the polling station like what I told my friend jokingly. I doubt I will want to waste my vote. We shall see... Today is the Polling Day! I am actually quite excited to see if there is any black horse! :D

Singapore Election 2015

Google actually designed a doodle for Singapore Election 2015. So cute!

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