Initial: Frederick
Profession: Psychology Undergraduate
Birthday: days left
Height: 1.76m
Weight: 63kg
Blood Type: A+
Waist size: 29-30 inches
Hobbies: Blogging; Reading; Songs & Movies; Chill out
Talent: Writing; Acting; Singing; Accents
Favourite Food:
Italian Food;
Kimchi Chigae;
Roti Prata
Most Disliked Food: Anything crustacean - due to allergy
Favourite Songs to Sing to: For You (self-composed) & The Promise
Favourite Body Parts: Nose; Jaws
Schools: Pei Chun Public School (1989 - 1995); Chong Boon Secondary School (1996 - 1999); Nanyang Polytechnic (2000 - 2003); Monash University (2006 - )
Current Pursuit: Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Research Interest: Evolutionary Psychology
Other Interests: Evolution; Genetics
Contact:
frederikan@live.co.uk
July 01, 2006
Indeed, the most brainless rule ever created exists here in Singapore island. And the rule started taking its effect today. For the locals, they definitely know what I'm talking about. As for the rest who still have no idea, well, let me fill you in.
For ages, people here were allowed to smoke or light their cigarettes in public eateries such as the hawker centres, food courts and neighbourhood coffee shops. However, this activity was slowly becoming history when this new set of rules took over today.
Now, even in the once smoking area of any eateries, only 10% of the seats are specially marked out for smokers to
thrive in. These are places with some sort of "yellow box" (meaning - smokers' corner), which allow desperate smokers to take some puffs.
At first, I was pretty excited about this new rule.. thinking that there'll be less irritations for us non-smokers and we'll be spared from second-hand smoke. People with sickness or recuperating from illnesses can now roam freely in these public eateries without walking into such harmful zones and inconsiderate people.
But on second thought, this rule is stupid. They should've given some thought about the wind direction, which would carry the second-hand smoke over to those unsuspecting non-smokers. So, in conclusion, this won't make any difference, but the only benefit is for the government to collect even more fines from smokers who break the rules from now on. In short, this is one of those money-making schemes our government uses to control the behaviour of Singaporeans, as if they are not considerate enough - which is unfortunately, most of the time, true.
I find smokers very inconsiderate, especially to the people around them. It would be courteous enough to ask permission on whether lighting their cigarettes or smoking publicly is offensive to other non-smokers nearby. All in all, it's VERY unhealthy to smoke. These people just don't know how to look after their health. It's either they're ignorant or lazy to kick the habit of smoking.
Addictions can be cured. It's all in the mind. Habits are formed out of constant practices. Practices come about with a start of an action. So, my suggestion is, don't let bad habits become part of your lifestyle. It will affect your character negatively and will eventually ruin you.
Thus, I wish that one day, smoking will be banned. I'm serious. If ever I have the power to change any rules in Singapore, it has to be the ban of smoking. Like it or not, it is still for a better cause in creating a smoke-free environment and a healthier lifestyle, even though, given all those gas and diesels coming out of vehicles these days... Let's not make the situation any worser.
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