Many emotions running thru my head now after watching a tv show on channel U...

It recall my memories i had after years of travelling to the different countries... to me, I think travelling really opens up one mind. And the tv show only confirm my believe.

I have been to one of the poorest countries in the world- Cambodia. Ya, it is not so far away from Singapore. Its only 2 hr flight from Singapore. But yet, there the people are living in poverty... Unlike Singapore, our home country.

I always felt the most noble people would be the ones who care for the world, and not just themselves. I would take my hat off and respect those who unselfishly share their love with others in less developed parts of the world. They need our help, our concern.

In Cambodia, their houses tattered and torn. I have personally been to a poor village there and seen it myself. During rainy days, their house would be wet. But they are so poor to rebuild their house, they just sleep with it .... Their stomach bloated up, lack of nutrition.

Some of my friends ever commented in the past: '' Jaren is a stingy fellow.'' Last time, i tried to deny it... But actually, i am lazy to explain it cos i know they will say bullshit. So now, i have learn just to smile and try to ignore those comments. Because they don't know, i have always wanted to save up $ and further my studies.

Only able to support oneself, you can then give and help others. I would tried my best to provide myself with a comfortable life, and then i would help the less fortunate. My friends, if you do remember maybe i did say :'' Don't waste food... '' do you know why?? People do not have food to eat, i was so sad when i heard from first hand that they did not have $ to buy food. And the children i felt is most unlucky there.

I believe everyone should be given an equal chance/ opportunity to live. However, these kids due to their poor environment, they have nothing and have to work so hard. Deprive of their childhood and education which can lead to a better future for them.

When i am back in singapore, i see my friends around me. They spend wildly, eating out at high end restaurants, yes you can do that of cos! i admit i does that too once in a while to make myself happy ... but not so often i hope my friends. Why not just save up that expensive meal and donate to others ...

My friends buy the latest camera, latest handphone, latest whatever gadget... i'm not interested. Becos to me, as long as i can take pics, my handphone allows me to call, sms, and take pic that is enough already. what for do you need to have the latest and best gadget? To me, these are unimportant stuff.

What's important is to make this world a better place to live in, my fellow friends. I really hope to give back to the society one fine day and i know i would.. as the saying goes, nothing is impossible. Believe. And keep on working hard towards our goals.

xxxxx jaRen –Yong jiA--

xxxxx 20 yrs old

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