Taking a short break from Economics now.
I'm rather annoyed by the negative externalities I'm suffering as a result of the activities by the constituencies opposite mine.
And it isn't really limited to what I'm experiencing now, but rather, as a result of my experience in the past year.
Okay, so first, they decided to build this Petwalk thing and in the process take away all the grass. I guess maybe that's not a bad thing afterall, less insect problems to be worried about. But, this also meant the removal of the covered walkway to the CC, which many people have to walk through on rainy days in order to get to the bus stop. Perhaps if it were temporary this wouldn't be much of a problem, but the covered walkway hasn't been rebuilt in months yet. Now, there's this Petwalk structure taking its place, but without a roof on top. And, the next best alternative to get to the bus stop on rainy days would be to walk through this newly built shelter, albeit taking a short detour. The problem with this shelter, however, is that at the end of the shelter, there's still a part whereby it's not covered and all the rain can come pouring down. Couldn't they just extend a shelter a little, I wonder. Fail. So much money spent, on things that do not serve its purpose well. Maybe it's a boon to the merchants' association, or so they like to call it, or to those people keeping birds (which are a surprising number), but to the other residents I don't see how such construction can be justified. Sure, my knowledge of economics (fwah) tells me that this is a form of fiscal spending to boost a languishing economy and through the multiplier effect....... but, can't they do a proper job than just plain wasting money? The Petwalk thing and ramps are useful, I admit, but I think they could have done better planning?
And now to the main gripe of the day, that is, the getais. Okay, so somehow the GRC opposite mine, or the merchants association (I don't know who), likes to organise getai shows during examination period. The first one was right before/during the seventh month, which I am fine with. Afterall, it's supposed to be a once a year affair, right? Although it affected my preparation for prelims somewhat, but I'm fine with it. And then, two weeks later, another bloody getai. It's something to do with the constituency opposite mine this time I guess, as I can tell from the guest-of-honour present. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy various nights of melodious tunes that, sorry, I have zero interest in.
And fast-forward just two months later. Over the past week, I have been enduring constant blasting of the song Lemon Tree by Fools Garden due to the carnival opposite. Last night was a little respite due to the rain, so the carnival stuff couldn't function. Yay. And it all culminates today, in an event so proudly organised by the merchants association, that has disrupted my revision for the A Levels. Wow, what an apt time for a getai. And they have roped in 'popular' celebrities which somehow I have, until today, failed to know that they exist, bar one name that caught my attention which sounded like, uh, Lin Chiling. But a peek out of my window and a little common sense told me that this obviously wasn't the real deal. Haha, and here I am blogging, still enduring the negative externalities imposed upon me.
I guess, it's their money, they have every right to host a show. Although I read before that getai shows are limited to using only two loudspeakers, I don't think that makes much of a difference eh. I don't know why they insist that their speakers must be loud enough to annoy residents residing across the road, as well as positioning their speakers in such a way that there is constructive interference in the homes of these poor residents. Oh well, I guess I am indulging in the favourite pastime of Singapores, that is, complaining. Haha, but I can't do anything else, right? It's not 10.30pm yet.
Oh, and I am rather proud of myself of being able to include both Economics and Physics into the last few paragraphs. :)
