RocketJim's

Hello World

The husband is terrified of me turning arrogant and nasty. I don't know why he thinks that but it's quite sweet really. I like knowing that he values humility. It is afterall, a virtue that I think is very lacking these days.

So I am embarking on a little project of my own and I hope everything goes well! *crosses fingers* It's a slow, uphill journey but with every baby step I take, it's getting more exciting. I am sorry I cannot reveal much here but I do appreciate it if you wish me some luck!

Christmas is around the corner and I see a flood of requests for Santa Claus on Facebook these days. If I may digress, I do detest Facebook. It is TMI (too much information) and now, I really don't know if I need it. My sister deleted her account a year back and she is surviving well. I should too huh? It is convenient to keep myself up to date with the friends, but most of the time, I guess I don't really need to know everything. For example, I don't really understand the people who 'check in' at places all the time. What is that feature for actually? Do friends really care if we eat at Maxwell market? Or hang out at Yishun block 256? I can't help but laugh. My brother had a friend who attended a funeral last week and took a picture of it and put in up on Facebook. *silence*

BAHAHAHAHA never underestimate the stupidity of mankind and a .........Singaporean's lack of etiquette. This dude rightfully deserves the biggest 'WTF' trophy I've set aside this year. I should make a 'I hate Facebook' T-shirt.

Right, the main topic. Christmas presents. I am not saying it is wrong, it is just different priorities. To be really succinct: If you can't afford it, don't buy it. Don't also make your boyfriend/spouse buy something he cannot comfortably afford. I understand the desire for goods that scream "I've made it!!" but I do not understand why people give themselves so much grief if they (or their spouse) cannot afford them. You have to understand that I've been living in a developing nation for more than a year and I've seen poverty I don't ever see in Singapore, so it's just petty drama when people whine about not affording something unnecessary. If I may say so, it is also very tasteless to whine publicly.

Singapore is filled with a huge, spoilt middle-class and I think it is about time more people learn about humility here. I do also understand it isn't easy considering how near Singaporeans live right next to their neighbours. We are packed like sardines. And if our neighbour or friend does well, we see his/her success immediately. No thanks to Facebook, we also witness success more easily so it's reasonable to say that this creates a culture of envy and emulation. The neighbour bought a new jumbo Prada bag? I HAVE to have one too. Of course there are people who love bags just based on the bag's aesthetics but come on, we are Asians here. Haha. The more easily the logo/trademark feature is recognized, the better the bag is. Don't get me started on how good an 'investment' a branded bag is. Hello? Investment? It is just a piece of leather. Cowhide do NOT appreciate.

Ah~ the good life. Who doesn't aspire to have one? I don't hear my friends talking much about it but it is probably the same as in Japan huh? The Japanese female age/develop in stages. I cannot express it fluently but basically it goes like this:

Age:

20s: Coach bag. Starter Gucci bags.
25-30: Balenciaga Motorcycle bags in pastel colors; 'starter' Louis Vuitton bags.
30: Chanel bag classic 2.55.
30-35: Cartier Tank watch.
40: Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry; Hermes Birkin bag; Chopard watch.

Well, something along that line approximately. I think it's really interesting observing cultures and society. I don't discuss it with my friends much but I do wonder if the Singaporean society 'ages' the same way?

This Christmas....I want a stun gun. LOL. I'd always wanted one but never had the wish fulfilled. Ooooo scratch that, I'd like a PS3 please! And a cute pet cat that lives at least 15 years!

It's good to be back :)