Let's remind everybody (and myself) why I simply can-NOT date a Singaporean girl

So, after bitching to a couple of people (who share the same outlook, thankfully) about this, I have finally decided to blog it down. Draw fire it may, or incite hate, but I don't give two fucks cos I'd like to exercise my right to the freedom of speech. Hopefully it'll bring some awareness to female readers.

Let's start by providing you guys with a setting: Liquid Room. Purpose of event: Networking. (remember this well, for it is key in this post.) Crowd present: Singaporean students currently studying in the US, or who are going there in Fall 2006.

[When I was 17, and went to JC parties because I wanted to meet local girls, I was gravely disappointed. Everyone hangs out in their little cliques. (Definition of clique: "a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them")]

I thought things would be different at this party due to part of the crowd having been exposed to an American culture. But fuck, was I wrong. When I introduced myself, they either had a shocked response and withdraw themselves to gain more personal space, or just nodded and killed the conversation. I mean.... (remember the point of the event)... it's nobody's fault if you have a lack of social skills, or are just shy. Being awkward at a social event where there are a lot of stranges is PERFECTLY NORMAL. BUT, by maintaining an awkward mindset, viewing others as awkward initiaties the self-alienation. So why even think/behave strangely? Why not mingle, be social, get to know more people - you never know how many more best friends you can make. 4 years later, I am beyond 'gravely disappointed'. I have become resolute that Singaporean females cannot engage in a intellectually stimulating conversation, and shall remain so, until one can prove me wrong.

I'd love to talk about the discussion I had with my parents about how Singaporean youths have a lack of interest in culture, but that'd take too long. Let's have a synopsis (with some input from fellow like-minded friends): Singaporean youths only care about a few things: gossip, people, CCAs, what school you were from, what school you go to, what CCA you are in school, and what you're studying. Oh wait, did i forget? They love to talk/gossip about people. Yup.

What happened to the arts, music, philosophy, sports, politics, economics, social problems, alternative lifestyles (gay/lesbian rights etc if you don't know what I'm talking about). It's not about being a Greenpeace warrior or a hippie, it's just about being aware of what's going on in the REST OF THE WORLD besides the immediate universe that surrounds your cliques. Singapore is a society that thrives on fads and trends. Why be sucked into them? Everyone's trying so hard to be different that they all become the same.

Please people, I impore you: WAKE THE FUCK UP. STOP BEING BORING AND CARING ABOUT JUST YOUR OWN LIVES.

*ps. this was written with encouragement from a friend that the stance I adopt is not condescending, but rather just being able to see the myopic mentality of our youth.

My previous post re: this. http://gregyip.blogspot.com/2006/01/singapore-girl.html