The world today is a small and chaotic place to live in. Globalisation makes the world tiny through the advancement of technology and people are now able to reach the United States from various parts of the world in less than 30hours, comparing to 30days a century ago.

McDonalds pop up everywhere around the world and George Bush's Congress speech could be heard in Asia at the same time it is being heard in the states. Japanese carmakers has its parts manufactured outside Japan, builds its car elsewhere and sell them back to the Japanese. Full circle.

Centuries ago, China fought their own wars for change of dynasty while the Romans stomped down the lands in search of new grounds. Today, war is fought on a global scale while countries continued its never-ending struggle for freedom and rights.

Chaotic. I am born in the wrong era. I just like my life simple.

In the light of today's crazy and competitive world, can we still hold on to each other's hand and happily stroll down a street without a worry in the world? Are we still able to watch the sunset while sipping ice-tea? Do we enjoy the soft splaterring of raindrops falling on our heads? Do you ever sit down with a cup of hot coffee and watch the rain out of your bedroom window?

My answers to the above questions is yes. Yes we can.

It is simply a matter of what one wants out of life. The world is growing. The rich are getting richer. The pursue for material wealth never ends. When do people get to do the things that they want to do? When do people have the courage to do so?

I admired people who are able to stand up for themselves and tell people that this is what i want. And they do it. It is a matter of courage. Gandhi did what he could for his people, Mother Theresa, Sun Yat Sen... and so many more. More recently, i saw on television a Singaporean who travelled to Africa to run a local orphanage. To give up a comfortable life Singapore and living in a village where dangers lurked around at night and basic amenities is sacred, is a tall order. That is couragous. I don't think i will ever have the courage of doing that. Not that i do not dare to explore and live on my own in a faraway country, but because there are so many things that i will not be able to leave behind.

If i were born, say in the Marco Polo era, i think i would have done the same thing he did, explore the world, maybe not to the extend of opening up new searoutes, but at the very least, i could broaden my own horizons, experience a different life and also, to find my purpose in life.

AHHHH, 6pm already!! I wish i could write some more, and write better... But i got other stuffs urgently needed to complete. Maybe i'l update this story. Later...