few days back, i was in the mrt with my mum headed for dhoby gaut.
at tampines, 2 ladies on wheelchairs attempted to board the train. one fell while trying. i looked up and i was amazed by what i saw; almost everyone in the cabin had rushed to that person's aid, and a few of them helped the lady to get back on her wheelchair and someone wheeled her in.
that made me wonder whether all those sayings that Singaporeans are kiasu and what not are true. actually, amidst those few people who really are kiasu, there are also those who are kind hearted :D and what i saw was heart warming.
mum told me something that was quite inspiring. she told me to look at them. even though they're wheelchair-bound, they still lead a very active social life, and don't indulge in self-pity. they can move about easily (thanks to the efficient public transport & again, SMRT), and they show no signs of being helpless even if they're physically disabled in some ways. they were smiling throughout the train ride, and i wondered if they are happier than normal people like us.
make the most out of your life :D
& never give up on yourself.9:42 PM