ThunderStorm

The clock ticks on, a relentless beat, For those whose wallets know defeat. CPF untouched, a morbid dread, "Will I live long enough?" hangs overhead. A lottery ticket, a four-digit dream, A fragile hope, a fleeting gleam. "Investment," they sigh, with weary smiles, For a chance to escape these thankless miles. Canned beans and noodles, a convenience store's fare, A cheaper sustenance, a burden to bear. Hawker's delights, a luxury untold, As every dollar must be closely controlled. Government handouts, a much-needed grace, A small reprieve in this relentless race. Vouchers clutched tight, a lifeline so thin, Stretching each cent, to somehow just win. Across distant seas, the parcels arrive, Taobao's allure, where savings survive. Local shops suffer, a silent lament, As budgets dictate where each dollar is spent. Retirement's a whisper, a faraway shore, Two jobs, or maybe more, forevermore. Community spirit, a vibrant display, But time is a thief, stea...

As a 90's child, I consider myself fortunate to have dozens of incredible cartoons that were mature and complex. One that resonates with me today is Roughnecks: Starship Troopers . On the surface, it seems like a clear-cut war to defend humanity from the invasion by "dumb" alien bugs. Yet, as the story goes on, we discover that these enemy bugs are highly intelligent, sophisticated, and feel fear just like humans. Behind their seemingly insatiable thirst for blood and brains, there was self-defence in their list of reasons for advancing the war. However, whether the Bugs in Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles were innocent is a complex question with no easy answer. The show presents a nuanced perspective that avoids portraying them as purely evil monsters deserving only extermination. Here's a breakdown of the arguments for and against their "innocence": Arguments for potential "innocence" or understandable aggression: Defense of their territo...

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw “It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol” - Brene Brown, Gifts of Imperfection "It takes courage to be kind." - Maya Angelou