when gifted students die ::

recently a gifted student died of a rare cancer and the news of his death was splattered all over the newspaper. I think its being overhyped, simply due to the fact that he's a scholar with straight As all his life and is a talented artist. I felt very sorry that he died. But was appalled at our own society's perspective on education. If the articles were to highlight to us about the rare cancer types, then I think it will be much more useful than "exploiting" the student's death. If the news is on a political figure, or someone who'd contributed much more to the society, i.e Dr Alex Chao. Then it will be more newsworthy. Not simply because of his stellar results. By the way, so many people in SG has got straight As all their life. And so many people in SG died of cancer each day, why don't they interview them too? My dad said because he was special. Yes, he is a special person and the only son. Im sure he'll have a special place in the hearts of poeple who knows him. But he's only a student who has died of cancer. Im sure he's friends will grieve, even I felt sorry each time on hearing a death. But I strongly felt that there's no need to highlight his results. Because his O level results, A level results served no one but himself and maybe his parent's face value.

On a lighter note. Haha, Bernardosan, next time you don't have to open doors for me when we go out. Not that Im ultra feministic, but I prefer to open my own doors. :) Anyway, you're quite right about girls expecting doors to be opened for them. I have a friend who expects her date to pull chairs for them. I think for practicality sake, just sit down and eat your dinner lah.

Anyway, I'll be away in Bintan for the weekend!! Mission Trip! :) Have fun meanwhile people!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE! Enjoy yourself in US yah? heh... Just want to tell you that I still love ya despite our differences in opinions! :D