Living in Singapore

I just read the papers section of kuma's interview. Pretty right there about the huge numbers of foreigners living in singapore. Just don't make you feel as at home anymore. does it? how will things really change in a decade or half a century's time? perhaps this can be used as a tool for encouraging locals to find partners here and to have kids or have more kids. haha. I think kuma made a really good point.

There is a huge inflow of foreigners, Singapore is a prime location for expats all over the world because of its social and political stability. In addition, Singapore welcomes this influx because of the talents and also to add up the numbers of residents living in Singapore. Will there be a day when the prime minister or the president is not from singapore? As the world becomes more integrated by the minute, will there still be an distinct identity for each of us? Will it be a good thing if there isnt anymore differences, is this the ultimate level of harmony among human beings? If so, Singapore can sail right to the top as the best example of high level of hybrid of a society. yes, a hybrid. if we fail, we will probably be termed as a mix. haha. can this dream really be realised?

The next generation(bah..i'm old) will probably grow up facing people from all around the world. Even I myself am seeing this kind of integration at the moment and inevitably we will begin to work with them hand in hand. but is there still stigma and steroetype? Kuma said that more and more singapore local girls choose 'ang mos' over singaporean men. Is it because Singapore men are of lesser quality in terms of personality or education or perhaps physical? (cheeky) I personally have this stigma of westerners being superior, more sophisicated and complex in thoughts. perhaps this frightens me especially when i converse with foreigners. then again, it might be due to the way i was brought up, low in self-confidence or perhaps when i see situations portraying westerners as more established. even though there are in a way. this trend will change. in time. i believe. as singapore makes its name known further annd wider and louder int he world arena, people may think twice when they want to label "asians" as lousier or of lower class. perhps it is already beginning. I need to be stronger and be more confident about where i am as a singaporean. to prepare the following generations to come to be strong as well. not to be arrogant or proud, as we have learnt from history that there are repurcussions to that, rather, to be humble and always have a inquisitive mind, to want to konw more and learn more.

Thank you kuma for giving me such thoughts. I shall work hard.
Time to return to my preparation for stats. haha.