On a random note I remember my teacher once said that one should study for oneself and not for anyone else. I guess that is kind of true but i guess because I have been doing that for such a long time that somehow I manage to not put as much effort as I can because I only need to answer to myself and that is truly not a motivation to do well. However, now that my results would affect whether we can go overseas or not, I am feeling so freaking pressured. I don't know somehow I worked better when I feel responsible to other people. Odd but yea....
I don't understand why people can't understand that I would rather do something I love than something that gives me more opportunities in the future, like earning more money. I mean, why can't they see that money is not everything. I hate doing things I hate to earn money to buy things I don't really need. For instance, ipad, I mean I already have a laptop. Do I really need an ipad? Do I need a big house when I already have a comfortable home? I mean seriously what is the point of doing say, accounting when I freaking hate it so that I can buy an ipad (just an example, can't think of any other product) when I already have a laptop.
And no I am not referring to teaching. That is not my passion. I am referring to history and English lit. Those subjects are my passion. And what's wrong if taking art subjects only allows you to teach? Honestly, to me at least, accounting, business, science and teaching are all boring anyway. But at least in teaching I get to try my best to pass my passion in that subject to other people. Although after my bond I will probably leave....or not. Have not thought about it yet. I only know I want to pursue history further. (and no, art subjects does not only limit you to teaching, if that was the case, than technically there should not be a shortage of art teachers. Yet, there are and it is the science and maths teachers that are in a way more than enough.)
On another random note, it is no surprise that many young Singaporeans feel less and less nationalistic. Especially so when there's a serious influx of foreigners. I kind of agree with Zi Rui. Nationalism, when one thinks about it is not solely based on pragmatism. Nationalism, to me at least, has something to do with the heart whereas pragmatism largely with the brain.(metaphorical) Perhaps that is why, everyone is bored and sick of the pragmatic reason given - “You want to have a home. Who is going to build your HDB flat?” If we expect Singaporeans youth to be nationalistic based solely on economic prosperity and accepting the foreigners as necessary in a globalize world, it is no surprise that we are suffering from brain drain because no matter how one looks at it, we are brought up on pragmatism. So it make sense right, to migrate overseas for better prospects since Singaporeans and foreigners and the many other PRs get like almost the same privilege here. We might as well go overseas for better prospects since it is technically pragmatic. How do you then make Singaporeans more nationalistic? I think that is tough. Perhaps, a clear line of benefits where citizens truly have more benefits than foreigners to make them at least feel like they belong rather than everyone have totally equal opportunities, where it does not make a difference whether you are a Singaporean or not...
Check this article out - http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/10/30/sm-goh-why-should-i-be-working-for-people-who-dont-feel-they-belong-over-here/
Bought the drama series, Painter of the Wind. Watched a few episodes and I am already so freaking hooked on it. I really, really, really want to continue watching it now!! But...I can't because of school work. Shall save if for the holidays where i tend to go a little mad due to boredom.
My blog post is so not structure and I don't care!! It is my blog not a freaking essay!!HAHAHAHA (although it does seem almost long enough to be one)
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