There are some recent happenings, of which I feel that I should pen down (type) my thoughts.
23rd March 2015, 3.18AM
Our beloved forefather, Mr Lee Kuan Yew left the nation. He was 91 years old.
I've never seen him in real life, nor have I seen him actually implementing policies. I'm born in a generation, together with my fellow peers and even a significant proportion of my teachers, which has no experience of Mr LKY being Singapore's Prime Minister. Most of us were born when the current Marine Parade GRC Member of Parliament Goh Chok Tong was holding the position.
However, to our very surprise, most of us were deeply affected by it. Especially since his passing was not to be a surprise as he had been frail since quite some time ago. Everyone knew it was about time. But when it was really time, it just felt different. Totally different.
"Surprisingly I'm sadder than I thought too..." , my friend sent in our Whatsapp chat group.
Although we did not see the process of the implementation of various policies and laws by LKY, it is absolutely true that ALL OF US are enjoying the fruits of his and a few other forefathers' and nation builders' labour. We look around and we see a Garden City. One of his greening policies which made us very distinctive from other cement-based 1st World nations. We wake up everyday to find ourselves in the comfort of our own homes. His housing policy, that enabled Singaporeans to have a shelter, a place to call home. In such a safe and secure environment, it is no doubt citizens now are extremely sheltered. We feel blessed for that, very very blessed. LKY gave his entire life to building this nation. He built a strong foundation for Singapore's economy, therefore he contributed immensely to our prosperity.
I woke up on Monday morning to this piece of devastating news and how I wish it was a hoax. It is a blessing for him as he does not need to suffer from his illness no more yet I feel extremely grieved at the fact that such a great man, the nation's father/grandfather, had passed on. He is definitely not the only man who has contributed to this amazing nation that I really love and will never give up, but he has indeed contributed so much, despite his lack of magnanimity, to the nation that everyone is thankful for.
I listened to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's public address live broadcast on the radio on my way to school while I was still in my dad's car. Monday had become longer than before and my journey to school became even longer. I couldn't control myself but to shed tears while listening to the broadcast. I teared another 2 more times further in the day as well as 3 more times the next 2 days. I felt the loss. I also felt the nation's love and gratitude towards him. I've never understood the feeling of losing a family member since I was born since it didn't occur to me in my youth. But now I finally understood the pain. The nation together felt the pain. My heart especially hurt when I watched the live telecast of the proceedings from Sri Temasek to the Parliament House. We saw PM Lee Hsien Loong. My heart really ached...
This year is Singapore's 50th Birthday. I hoped that Mr LKY would be well enough to join us for Singapore's jubilee this year. However, some things are not meant to be controlled. Thank you Mr Lee Kuan Yew, for contributing your life's worth of efforts to upgrade the nation from a 3rd world to a 1st world country with justice, equality, peace, safety and opportunities. I, as a proud citizen of Singapore, will do my part to ensure your efforts do not go to vain and I hope that my country-mates do so too. Thank You very very much, Mr Lee.
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On a lighter note, my ballet class has finally chosen all our dances for our upcoming Grade 8 Royal Academy of Dancing examinations! As usual, its just Tania and I again. I'm honestly worried for my stamina as there are only the two of us and therefore we would have less than a minute's break in between dances...
BUT I BELIEVE I CAN DO IT.
I am aiming for a score much higher than distinction. It is my 4th and my last RAD graded exam. After that would be concert preparation, followed by A levels, and Intermediate. Then I will go for a Teaching Certificate course.
I'm doing Valse Printemps, Mouvement Libre Dramatique and Mazurka De Salon while Tania's doing the other 3: Demi Charactere, Mouvement Libra Poetique and Dance Russe. It's like a concert HAHA
That's it for today. I think I still need a week more to mourn over the recent happening. I hope all will be fine :)
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